23 Jul 1872
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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1872
Page
1
The piece notes Gratz Brown’s departure from New York to Kentucky and predicts a change away from beverages described as raw cherries and soft shell crabs toward Qi Bourbon. It mentions political fights in St Louis and criticizes both Democratic and Republican figures, with references to Wise and Henry L Wilson in a confrontational tone.
Developments in the Spanish Conspiracy include a large sum of money found on a prisoner linked to the assassination plot against royal persons, with authorities noting possible ties to previous murders. The Geneva Board is considering the Florida privateer case, while Paris reports suggest MorMorihan may accept the French presidency should Thiers step down. Senator Schurz speaks on party shifts and Civil Service reform, urging no leap from Republican to Democratic camps.
Ghicago July 22 G L Celis Resident Vice Consul of Italy states that thirty of the best masons of Florence and other large Italian cities have arrived and are prepared to devote themselves to constructing superb fire proof edifices at reasonable wages.
Sapstoca reports the Barnard impeachment case closing with managers reciting the charges against the accused. Corcures notes a political paper change as The Statesman consolidates with the Independent to stay in politics. The French Band arrives in Cincinnati and is welcomed by Mayor Davis at Gibson House. Weather bulletin from Hixdon forecasts a low Missouri Valley barometer moving east toward Ohio and the lower lakes with rain potential by Tuesday afternoon.
Scantox Pa July 22 The surface near the Baltimore shaft of the Wilkes barre mine caved in this morning swallowing a house occupied by two families. Only two persons were buried both little girls. Steamship burned. Eastrort Me July 22 The steamer ae was burned Saturday Loss about 20000
Pans House Virginia Cass county July 19 reports the 36th District senatorial convention selecting Branson as nominee for State Senator with Bauer also nominated. vote tally 7 to 5. Delegates pledge to oppose temperance repeal. convention praised Hole and Branson. no drinking observed. Beardstown notes growth while Park House hostelry thanked for hospitality.
In a Liberal Republican meeting Louis Schurz criticizes party leaders for overstepping public interest for patronage over the San Domingo issue and questions Grant's civil leadership. He recalls offers of patronage tied to support and asserts a need to distinguish military command from civil administration.
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