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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1870

Page

1

Indian troubles and presidential tours sweep U S notices

Washington reports Sioux and Arapaho movements threaten the Pacific Railroad line with infantry and cavalry readiness. Sheridan warns of Winnipeg Sioux movements toward Benton as regulars rush to the front. Grant receptions in New Haven and New York unfold amid cheers and official welcomes. Gold sales plans set by the Treasury while postal talks with France resume.

Washington Sherman Sheridan Fort Sanders Augur Pembina Winnipeg Benton Acapas United States France Geneneral Creswell North Germany Secretary of the Treasury New York

Weather Across West Brings Refreshing Rains

Reports from all Western states describe two days of refreshing showers and a much cooler spell as a new weather system moves in from the Pacific. Forecasters expect continued relief from heat as overnight temperatures dip and cotton, grain, and livestock markets react to the rain.

Chicago West

Fourth of July Preparations Message From San Francisco

The Fourth of July in San Francisco sees extensive preparations with military and civil societies mobilized and business largely suspended. The city also reports a large influx of Chinese arrivals and a crop outlook noting a wheat harvest two million centals below last year.

San Francisco

The Election and Public Affairs Update

Election returns indicate broad adoption of the Constitution and separate clauses with about 20 000 votes cast. McAllister is likely Supreme Judge for the Sixth Judicial Circuit. Booth Farwell and Rogers win Circuit Court seats. Thornton Scott and Sheldon win in other districts. July 4 observed with broad business suspension. no major celebrations. New York reports a sharp ice price rise and free baths for women. Working Men's Union elects N W Young president. Rail tariff disputes upset western lines. Erie and Pennsylvania Central set raised rates. Weekly mortuary toll shows 726 deaths, up 253 from last week. Musical contract concluded yesterday.

CuicaGo W. K. McAllister Erie Pennsylvania Central New York Cincinnati Indianapolis St. Louis Toledo Quincy Chicago

The Cholera And Other Maritime And Sports Notes

Cholera reports list the usual cases with seven deaths yesterday and smallpox in the area. Cork hosts a yacht race start for 18 yachts Cambria and Dauntless, with a Royal Cork Yacht Club dinner. Cincinnati Red Stockings beat Forest City 14 to 13 in baseball. Natchez and R. E. Lee steamboat race excitement grows with multiple departures and timing, Cairo witnessing the Lee and Natchez finish in record pace. Congress debates naturalization and immigration, with amendments on Chinese exclusion and voting laws, while Western land bills and railroad land grants pass in the House.

Leynon Cambria Dauntless Il Royal Cork Yacht Club Cork Daunt Cincinnati Forest City Rocket Gec. Wright Red Stockings Natchez Cairo St. Louis Helena Ark R. E. Lee Lee Louissville New Orleans Memphis Ills

Cuban Agents and Reveille Editor Faces Prosecu tion

Paris July 2 General Quesada and Senor Armas Cespedes Cuban agents were received kindly by the Emperor and Prime Minister. The Chamber rejected Orleans Princes petition to return to France. Reveille editors prosecuted for reproducing a false anecdote of the Emperor and Earl Clarendon. editor in chief sentenced to thirteen months. Fourth of July London plans include a banquet by American Minister Motley. Dickens monument proposed but likely to be dropped after Dickens objects. Cork clothiers hire German operators as strikes threaten disorder. Faucet's foundry roof collapses in Liverpool. one worker killed and several injured.

Paris General Quesada Senor Armas Cespedes M. Olivierg Orleans France The Reveille Earl Clarendon Figaro London Motley Dickens Manchester Examiner Chas. Dickens Cork

Fire in Cincinnati stables and California town blaze

Fire in Cincinnati destroyed the livery stable of James Donnelly and the Sumner & Co stables, both owned by Alexander Kinkaid. Horses saved but carriages burned. loss about 15000. A firefighter injured. In Orville California a wooden town nearly burned down today, with lighter losses and partial insurance. In New York a dry goods store at 247 Grand Street was damaged by fire this morning amounting to 30000.

Cincinnati James Donnelly Wm. Sumner & Co Wheeler & Wilson Alexander Kinkaid H. Anders John Morgan San Francisco Orville Cal New York

Senate Adopts Postal Cable Plan Amid War Bill Delays

In Washington on July 2 the Senate reported a military bill for condemned ordnance for soldiers monuments and a trans Atlantic postal telegraph service through Belgium with rate limits. Debates over naturalization, pension duties, and election commissioners by party were noted, with a party vote adding election supervision sections for cities above 20,000.

Senate Washington Military Committee Ramsey Committee On Post Offices Belgium Postoffice Department Morrill Committee of Conference House United States Circuit Court

Monument unveiled for Ridgeway volunteers in Toronto

Celebration in Toronto marked Dominion Day with a grand ceremony. A monument honoring volunteers who died at the Ridgeway battle in 1866 during the first Fenian raid was unveiled. Governor General delivered an eloquent address as about ten thousand people attended.

Toronto Ridgeway

Progress of Emancipation in Havana Slavery Abolished

At a Havana meeting of planters and slave owners last evening both sides unanimously approved abolition by the Spanish cortes and agreed to obey but asked to be consulted on how to carry out the law to prevent vagrancy. They urged organizing a system to maintain agricultural interests. Slaves will remain with present masters under contract and receive the same pay as freedmen.

Havana

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