Two Harness Thieves Captured After Lively Chase in Quincy
Police recovered stolen harness, lap robes, and gear from 704 Kentucky Avenue. Detectives Kroner and Dallas pursued two suspected thieves from Rast Quincy, arresting both after a lengthy chase across fields and streets. Victims identified some property. officers expect swift conviction.
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Thomas
Kentucky
Hahness Toirves
Barneas
Parka
Kroner
Dallas
Rast Quincy
Lucy
Eighteenth Street
Aod
Dasi
Krover
Twenty
Trials of the Census Taker
An essay in New York Times style surveys public attitude toward census takers. It notes fear, intrusion, and distrust from fronteiersmen and Indians, comparing census to taxes and police, and cites historic resistance and privacy concerns as the census is viewed as an intrusive government survey.
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New York Times
Beause
David
China
York
Debate over Carey Kelley five dollar scheme for money
The letter writers oppose Carey and Kelley advocating a $5 scheme for double headed irredeemable paper money. They argue dollar meaning, greenbacks versus gold, government bonds, and assignats would devalue quickly and hurt economies. They cite gold grains, bond depreciation, and interest rate effects to warn against radical currency changes.
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Messrs. Carey
Kelley
Carey
Scotland
Charles Edward
Bank of England
Napoleon
Germany
United States
Congress
Inflationary 3 53 plan described in 1870s debate
The discussion analyzes a hypothetical 3653 currency scheme, claiming deposits would flood banks, government would suspend gold sales, and a $60 million greenback balance would drive inflation to $415 million total. It warns foreign creditors would trigger panic and gold would rise, damaging national credit unless policy corrects.
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Carey
Treasury
Cary
Banka
Violence erupts in Indian Territory as Rosa faction murders mount
From the Chetopa Advance, reports state eight to ten killings over two weeks across the Cherokee Nation. Judges, merchants, and a churchgoer are targeted, with a prominent auditor shot in a Tabliquah church. A Foreman home invasion ends in a fatal shooting as Rosa faction violence spreads.
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Indian Territory
Chetopa
Kan
Busheyhead
Illinois
Richard Fields
Tablequah
Tabliquah
Saline
Charley Konsine
Dick Rifey
Spring Creek
Grand River
Cocran
Barron Fork
Bequoab
Jesse Foreman
Webber's Falls
Hlllnois
Rosa
Sre
Subsidizing the Newspapers and the Public Interest
The Philadelphia Telegraph argues against the blanket accusation that newspapers are subsidized by politicians. It asserts press integrity varies, praises honest editors, and notes how the press exposes corruption, aiding government and public sentiment. It cites successes against Tammany Ring, Credit Mobilier, back tax swindlers, and corrupt politicians.
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Philadelphia Telegraph
Ben Butler
Jay Gould
Tammany Ring
New York
Credit Mobilier
Psy
Congress
Louisiana
Arkansas
Newspapers and the influence of Pacific Mail Company money
The piece argues newspapers of character remain largely unmoved by Congressional aid money while noting some unsubstantial, non influential actors. It defends press integrity against sweeping claims of nationwide subsidization, stressing publishers are generally honest despite human temptations.
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Pacific Mail Company
Congressional
Notone
Philadelphia
Scenes in the Park London Fashionable Society Seen in Afternoon
A lively panorama of Hyde Park scenes from dawn to late afternoon. Descriptions of Piccadilly, Apsley House, and Kensington Gardens contrast public statues with society promenades. The piece names numerous titled figures, their carriages, and fashionable rituals, ending with a hint of future gossip on coaches.
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London
New York
Piccadilly
Achilles
England
Apsley
Ratten Row
Kensington Gardens
Jack
Jill
Capt. de Lacquers
Mac
Duchess of
Africa
Marquis of
Steyne
Rawdon Crawley
Lager beer fuels German American pride in United States
A Nederrheinischer Kurier correspondent in Strasburg criticizes Germans in America for craving lager beer while praising German brewers for enterprise. He argues lager beer keeps life meaningful for Germans in the U S and notes American Anglos are unlikely to embrace lager. He cites major German brewers in Philadelphia Milwaukee Cincinnati St Louis Chicago Newark and others, and discusses taxes and saloon control, comparing lager to wine and whisky in price and status.
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Nederrheinischer Kurier
Strasburg
Germany
United States
Atlantic Ocean
America
Philadelphis
Schuykill River
Milwaukee
Wis
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Chicago
Ill
Newark
N. J
New York
Public schools shown to raise Massachusetts Florida contrasts
An argument contrasts Massachusetts and Illinois public schooling with Southern states Florida and Arkansas to illustrate how general public education improves intelligence, industry and thrift while ignorance and idleness persist without it. It also notes Senator Sargent accusing John Bidwell of land grabs in Butte County.
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Massachusetts
Illinois
Florida
Arkansas
John Bidwell
California
Butte County
Senator Sargent
Premium cattle prizes at the Mississippi Valley Fair
A list of premium categories and cash awards for cattle displays at the upcoming Exposition at Quincy Fair Grounds on September 20. Multiple breeds are covered with awards for best cows, heifers, bulls, and calves across Herefords Jerseys and other registered stock. prizes range from 2.00 to 350.00 in various lots and divisions.
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Mississippi Valley Fair Association
Quincy Fair Grounds
John Turnbull
Alderneys
Ander
Preacher Mistaken for Prizefighter in Curious Visit
Sheriff visits a Reverend Jos. Striker by mistake, warning him against an illegal prize fight with Patsey Dingus. The confused exchange includes threats of arrest and jail, while the real pugilist Joseph Striker and the sheriff exchange remarks on whether the match will proceed.
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Mr. Striker
Joe
Church of St. Sepulchre
Joseph Striker
Nebuchannezzar
Joe Striker
Jos. Striker
Joseph
Striker
Patsey Dingus
Sherif
Bill Martin
Pes Patch Island
Patsey
Carl
Dingus
Astra
Dingua
Baba
Balloon mystery deepens as Chicago awaits word
Chicago residents press for news on Donaldson and Grimwood after a balloon sighting by lakefront swimmers. Reports of balloons seen over Indiana and city streets fail to yield tangible clues. Vessels entering Chicago remain on alert, yet no relic or trace of the balloon or its occupants has been found.
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Samaria
Walt Whitman
Beluge Bava
Gretchen
Bridget
Pizarro
Alout Donaldson
Grimwood
Chicago Journal
Chicago
Michigan
Tina
Indiana
State
Madison
Donaldzon
Court of Appeals Tweed ruling prompts critique of legal reform
The Cincinnati Gazette critiques the New York Court of Appeals decision in the Tweed case, arguing it frees a notorious criminal on technical grounds. It laments New York’s 25 year push to codify criminal procedure, claiming reform displaced common law and empowered sharp practitioners.
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Cincinnati Gazette
Court of Appeals
State of New York
Wm. M. Tweed
State of
New York
Marble-top tables deemed unhealthy by Herald of Health
The Herald of Health warns marble-top tables are cold and drain vitality. A case cites an invalid cured after abandoning a marble stand. Healthy people report shoulder pains near marble, suggesting beauty without health.
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Herald of Health
Ayl
Census Complaint Sparks Statewide Debate
A complaint is voiced about the interior execution of the state census, with critics labeling the count incomplete and irregular across regions as the Commercial Advertiser notes broad dissatisfaction and calls for scrutiny.
Cardinal McCloskey to be Created Cardinal in Rome Visit
Cardinal McCloskey will sail August 7 aboard the Pereire to Rome for a secret consistory and the conferment of the red hat. The ceremony includes the pope addressing him, kissing of hands, and reception of the Galerum rubrum. Installations and addresses in Rome are planned, drawing American and foreign attendance.
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Cardinal McCloskey
New York Tribune
Europe
Pereire
Havre
Iome
Consiatory
Rome
College For Cardinals
Vatican
Holy Father
Wwe
Cardinal McClosky
Holy See
College of Cardinals
America
Hhis
Missing children in Drenonville prompt inquiry report
A Drenonville notice reports a man with two daughters arrived strangers and destitute. The mother, Mrs Neaper, says the girls Ellen, about eleven, and a younger girl, nine, were stolen from her around May 7. Neaper has left town. whereabouts unknown. Mrs Neaper asks readers to help locate the children.
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Holla
Herald
Drenonville
Mra. Neaper
Lane
Hierald
Neaper
Conflict of Rome with modern civilization in New Orleans schools
A New Orleans Republican excerpt argues that Rome cannot gain broad support in America. It notes Bible readings in public schools ended due to Catholic pressure, while Catholics built their own schools and the public school fund remains beyond sectarian distribution. The piece predicts broader national trends, with religion kept separate from public schooling funding.
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Orleans
Rome
New Orleans
Figat
Lightning strikes farm. horses paralyzed by shock
A storm last evening struck David Smoker's barn near Intercourse, sending lightning down the wall and into the horse stalls. The horses became motionless and deafened, unable to move or hear, since the strike. The Lancaster Examiner notes the unusual incident.
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David Smoker
Intercourse
Lancaster
Ezaminer
Maxwell and accomplice terrorize Blandinville area
Three years after Maxwell a Blandinville farm hand stole clothing and rode off on an officer’s horse. After a sensational escape he was sent to Joliet penitentiary and on return led a spree of robberies with a companion, plundering Emmet Blandinville Sciota Hire Hancock Henderson areas. A countywide reward is offered. vigilant citizens patrol and hunt the pair as raids continue night after night.
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Finch
Stockbridge
Rosebery
Charles Ker
MR. Chaplin
Anderson
Princess of Wales
Bertie
Prince OF Wales
India
Robert Peel
Sardinia
Tatternall's
Lord Rivers
Earl OF Hardwick
Lord Palmerston
Calthorpe
Macomb Journal
Maxwell
Blandinville
Post
Emmet
Sciota
Hancock
Henderson
LaCrosse
Hancock County
Raisin Maxwell
E. S. Smith
Hamilton
Smith
Ferris
Ciandinville
John Isoin
Hira
Carlisle
B. Davis
L. English
Jas. D. Grifith
Earousy Leas
Pal
Joliet
Steamboat Cutting Affray Leaves Two Wounded
A steamer voyage from Quincy to St Louis saw a violent assault after pickpocket claims. John Smith and Wa Clarke, both colored, clashed after Smith accused Clarke of theft. Clarke stabbed Smith multiple times. Smith later arrested. Clarke detained ashore. Smith sent to hospital with severe wounds but nonfatal.
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St. Louis Republican
Quincy
John Smith
Wa. Clarke
Hannibal
Smith
Clarke
Ones
Dlanners
Hock
O'Neill
Calabouse
Signs of a Resurrection in Wheat Markets
From the New York Commercial Advertiser a report on crop prospects in the United States. Wheat gains abroad plus favorable U S yields, especially in the West and South, with Texas Tennessee Kentucky Iowa Illinois promising harvests. California fears decline but Colorado and Nebraska report strong corn after grasshoppers. European demand to follow, reviving trade after two dormant years.
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New York Commercial Advertiser
Shaoltan Counry
United States
West
South
Texas
Tennessee
Kentucky
Iowa
Illiamis
California
Colorado
Nebraaks
Europe
Invention by Sir David Salo mons Demonstrates Rail Signaling
A new signalling system shown in London by Sir David Salo mons aims to prevent railway accidents. The device uses an insulated rail beneath the four foot way enabling station masters to telegraph to trains in motion or for trains to communicate with each other.
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David Salomons
London
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