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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1872

Page

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Democratic Campaign Deals and Republican Push

The notice offers the Wretxty We in advance through November 15, urging circulation of documents to promote Republican principles in the Grant and Wilson ticket. Gov. OgLessi pledges six speeches in Indiana over two weeks while H.C. Dest is noted as a committee member from Illinois. The piece also reports on editorials and local reactions about nepotism, Nile letters, Gratz Brown’s campaign launch, and political intrigues.

Grant Wison

Illinois News Sketch Peoria rail plan and local incidents

Illinois items note a projected street railway in Peoria and various local misfortunes and accidents. Alfred Selby killed by a horse kick in Lincoln. Prank Graham 17 drowns at Biggsville mill pond. A Panama consul’s wife dies in Chicago. A Baldriju child 12 killed by a colt near Pana. James Crosby’s death by laudanum. Missouri items mention Grant and Wilson clubs in Kirksville and Emancipation celebration plans. Nebraska notes cover 1812 parade, early closing hours, and Brownville rail grading progress.

Illinois Peoria Biggsville Henderson County Alfred Selby Lincoln Prank Graham McDonald’s Mill Pond O. M. Long Panama Chicago C. P. Baldriju Pana James Crosby

Grain merchant mourns two deaths in corn bin tragedy

Charles Hoffman a grain merchant of Perc Newfoundland era loaded a car of corn. His eleven year old son was drawn into the bin and suffocated while rescuers tried to free him. Both father and son died. A widow and daughter mourn.

Perc Charles Hoffman

Geneva Board of Arbitration Secrecy in Session

English representatives have arrived for arbitration discussions to last six weeks to two months with four sittings weekly. Expectation favors a large U S award. sessions held in secret with Count Islopis and other members present. English agents to arrive and first formal sitting held today.

Geneva Board of Arbitration United States Count iSlopis Itapibo Cushing

Livingstone Explorations Told in Stanley Letters

New York July 15 The Herald prints Stanley's letters recounting his meeting with Dr Livingstone and Livingstone's expeditions. He describes the Nile head waters at the Chambers, ivory abundance, grass cloth manufacture, a near white descendant of ancient Egyptians, Katanga copper mines, and a friendly people. Stanley found Livingstone destitute, robbed by his men. Livingstone planned an 18 month expedition starting March 1872 to probe doubtful points before returning to England.

New York the Heralds Stanley Livingstone India Katanga Tangamijika Jiji England

French band greeted by mayor and community crowd

On July 15 in Curiaco the French band led by M Paulus was formally welcomed by Mayor Ziedill. The group gave its first concert at the Michigan Avenue Baptist church that evening, closing with the Marseilles as a crowd of immense size cheered with boundless enthusiasm.

Curiaco Ziedill M. Paulus Michigan Avenue Baptist Church Marseilles

The Cuban Privateer in Custody Dispute

The U S Marshal claims custody of a flagged privateer for neutrality law violations. The vessel, registered in New York as Resolute, is held under revenue laws by the collector. Red Cloud for Peace: he writes to the northern Sioux urging unity with natives against whites. Weather: July 15 forecast shows southwest winds veering northwest, clearing skies, falling temperatures over the Ohio Valley and Great Lakes.

Washington United States Rhhode Island Colector New York Resolute Red Cloud Ohio Valley Lakes

City debt and tax figures in mayoral message

The mayor delivered the annual message to the Common Council revealing New York City carries a total debt of 157 million dollars with planned tax increases of 30.437 million and 0.9 million for streets this year. An enormous crowd gathered at the Court House for the Stokes trial as the jury readiness and the defendant's calm appearance drew attention.

New Yorks Common Council

Farce over Fisk Stokes murder verdict sparks editorials

Amid a contested Stokes case the foreman and jury faces dispute over an acquittal ballot. The Empress calls the verdict a farce while The Commercial blames law for no clear verdict between first degree murder and third degree manslaughter. The Post notes a shift in murder definitions and recounts three acquittals by initial vote. Investigators found Fisk’s clothes show arms enveloped by a cape at the shooting. no premeditation by Stokes is found. A new demonstration in New York sees three thousand natives pledge allegiance to France. Grat Brown remains partly recovered. his wife is expected shortly.

Edward S. Stokes James Fisk Stokes Mansbuchier Audge Creapon Toombs Fisk

Destructive Freshes Damage Alabama Mills and Crops

Morreomsry Alabama reports heavy rains caused the Alabama River and its tributaries to overflow, tearing up railroad tracks and destroying cotton and corn crops valued at two million dollars or more. The caterpillar and boll worm are ravaging crops. A separate incident in Providence notes an express train from Boston derailing after hitting an express wagon, with the driver killed and no severe injuries.

Morreomsry Ala Joly Alabama River Boston

Forgery suspect bailed as court notes fourth man held

July 15 at CreweLaxp rumors say W G Williams eloped to Europe with a young schoolteacher after forging his father's name for a large sum. In Port Wayne an unknown man died by his own actions on a railroad track near St Mary's. In San Francisco two Irish men, denied work on a farm near Bantas, were caught firing grain stacks and hanged by local farmers after trial.

CreweLaxp W.G. Williams Europe Port Wayne Ind St. Mary’s Indianapolis San Francisco Bantas Alameda County

Enthusiastic Republican meeting in Bloomington boosts campaign

A Bloomington rally drew about 3,000 from the surrounding region. Gov. Richard J. Oglesby delivered two hours of vigorous remarks opposing Democrats and Liberal Republicans, followed by Gen. Beveridge and J. K. Edsall. The crowd packed streets and a fireworks display closed the event, signaling continued Republican enthusiasm in Central Illinois.

Missouri Democrat SprRinerig D. Ills Bloomington Fair Grounds Baltimore Greeley and Brown Sterling Richard J. Oglesby Greeley J. L. Beveridge Beveridge J. K. Edsall Edsall Oliners

Catholic Priest Assaulted in Atchison During Visit

Father Halpin a Kansas City Catholic priest visiting Atchison was attacked with a knife by a woman's husband while walking with Mrs. Elder and her child after Mass. He states he registered as M. J. Keelty at the Massasoit House, says he visits to perform ministerial duties and that sensational remarks in the Bulletin prompted his public clarification.

Father Halpin Kansas City Atchison Kansas Massssout M. J. Keelty Elder Prine Massasoit House Serson

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