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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1870

Page

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Paris telegraph reports Prussia may abdicate King

GES, FRARE-Sigrr. wag zncrensis that not fataligy agreed by being min over bye a carriage in New York on Thursday night. It seems that the grape-vine telegraph is already in successful operation at Paris. Its first report is that the King of Prussia contemplates an early abdication. The next doubtless will be that the whole German nation are begging Louis Napoleon to annex them to France. If the Lafayette, Bloomington and Quincy Railroad is built, an independent road will be constructed to the corporation line of Quincy. This will increase railroad value and capacity and add to population. Louis Napoleon has issued a proclamation to troops. The European war news remains unexciting. Mayence defences strengthened by the French. In England, Tory press counters public indignation against France. Earl Granville reveals a secret treaty to Parliament with disbelief.

Quincy Otto Lafayette, Bloomingen and Operaton Missouri Fort Kearney New York San Fran Ges Frare-Sigrr Paris Prussia Louis Napoleon France Tafayette Bloomington Africa Italy Gferney Maximilian Carlotta Europe Mexico Mayence England Earl Granville Times Berlin Branco Zis Belmo Germany Secre Mitz Miain Hedy Rhenish Bavaria Fasis Thionville Pole Arral Elrord Petites Pierre Rhine Vien Uéid Coblentz Marquis la Vallette Bismarck Commons Belgium Disraali Fi Eee Daily News

Illinois and Missouri News Roundup From Various Cities

Bloomington to pavement the public square around downtown area. C B Keasly shot and dangerously wounded in Taylorsville altercation. Mary Fitzgerald dies in Peoria jail from delirium tremens. Springfield approves 50000 subscription to Springfield and St Louis Railroad. Litchfield approves 50000 for railroad stock. Hattie Sprague attempts suicide at Mansion House in Jacksonville saved by doctors. Morgan county Democrats nominate Newton Cloud and William H Barnes for Legislature. Cloud served as President of 1847 Constitutional Convention. Missouri reports consolidation of two bridge firms in St Joseph. Edina to Kirksville daily mail route established. Maj Aug Oury prominent Louisiana man dies after short illness. Col Asper of the 4th District speaks to St Joseph Board of Trade. A child of Edwin Muldrow near Perry injured badly after horse accident. Kansas towns consider new courthouse funds in Holton and Leavenworth bonds. Lawrence brewery and residence destroyed by fire, loss about 12. Wm Hales killed by discharge from wagon muzzle near Wathena.

Illinois Bloomington C. B. Keasly Taylorsville Mary Fitzgerald Peoria Springfield St. Loui Litchfield Hattie Sprague Jacksonville Morgan County Newton Cloud Waverly William H. Barnes Cloud Missouri St. Joseph Daily Mail Edina Kirksville Oury Louisiana Pike County Col Asper Congress Ith Board of Trade Edwin Muldrow Perry Ralls County Kansas Holton Jackson County Iola Leavenworth C. J. Waleruff Lawrence Wm. Hales Wathena

French Skirmish Near Mayence Reports Reach London

European war dispatches describe a July 29 clash where French troops attacked a Prussian unit near Mayence. French forces reportedly repulsed with casualties, while Prussian counter-moves and large troop concentrations hint at broader operations along the Rhine front.

Bet Vockinzer

New Banks Proposals Rise Under New Currency Law

Washington July 29 applications to the Comptroller of the Currency seek authority to organize sold banks under the new law. First bank likely to be of that type. Boutwell orders destruction of 129,802,650 dollars in U S bonds purchased for sinking funds, reducing coin debt. July internal revenue receipts exceed 20 million. New York Republican Central Club proposes Horace Greeley for Governor. Simonton of Associated Press signs five year alliance with Reuters and European agencies for news in the U S. Fenian trials update: O Weillend Brown plead guilty, to be sentenced tomorrow. McGinnis and McMahon bail forfeited. Murphy trial postponed to October. German consulates report more applicants seeking return to Germany. some ships loaded for Antwerp.

Washington Boutwell U. S New York Republican Central Club Horace Greeley J. W. Simonton Associated Press Europe Reuter Telegraph Company Continental Telegraph Company Berlin Maras Bullier Agency Paris United States Oe Wixpsor O'Weillend Brown McGinnis McMahon Murphy Germany Antwerp Ben Witter

Accident prompts release and arrest in Greenwood foundry case

A Greenwood foundry and machine shop incident led to an arrest after injuries were reported. The driver was jailed and the accident caused an estimated $10,000 in damages while two weeks of recovery were anticipated for Sees eee roker.

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Past-Offiee Letters Apmatnid List in Quincy 1870

A list of names appears under headings Gentleman and Ladies in a dated 30 July 1870, referencing apma tni letters at the Past-Office in Quincy. The long roster includes many individuals, with scattered titles and initials, suggesting a postal or social notes compilation. Distinct names such as Piggott, Ladles List, and numerous other surnames indicate a historical mailing list or notice. The fragmentary OCR preserves the sense of a mixed register of correspondents and recipients across genders and titles.

Quincy Dizicis Cellefor Lecreay Petter M. Piggot P. M Gues Billa Baing Nanty J Soden Fréyk Hoover Jolis Ann Ble Francis Arth Bates Callie Laura Paee Nellie i Dy Wada Barnett Sarahe Banta Bell George Sirs Merton Bolins Tpeler Maced Delapp Bratt Emery Pyle Wat Feit Faust Magrie Wary Mfaulkner Bollie Suton Mra Hawking ML Er Amy Harrison Anusaltace Mrs Hanes Nancy Welche Ellen ~ Harkenwood A - Williams Laura E

Cistern and Trees Feature in Tot Event Report

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a cistern with a bun of trait and ornarterial trees on the Tot. EVB and BARBER are mentioned, with GT listed as £ 16. The readable fragment hints at a catalog or inventory entry with prices and names but lacks complete context.

Barber

Strike on a railroad halts Port Royal work

Acoeusta Ga July 28 Work on the Port Royal Railroad paused as over two hundred Laborers from South Carolina struck after contractors failed to pay. Rations supplied by road officers. Richyonp July 29 Judge Guigan orders a new November city election and vacant offices to be filled by court appointment. Editorial excursion Iowa editors left for Kansas City and Leavenworth. Detroit July 29 Michigan Legislature does no business today as bond issue remains before the joint special committee. report expected tomorrow.

Acoeusta Port Royal South Carolina Richmond Richyonp Guigan Gr. Loezs Iowa Kansas City Leavenworth North Missouri Railroad Michigan Detroit Smipartanbe

Califo rnia visitors invite Grant to San Francisco

A group of prominent Californians invite resident Grant to visit San Francisco as war news and political intrigue swirl. Reported thefts of Associated Press reports by rival agents prompt mention of Van Valkenburg’s arrest, alleged to halt a major leak. Baseball score highlights a Cleveland win over New York’s Mutuals and a yacht race set for August 8 in Newport. Murder cases in New Jersey and New York are briefly noted with grisly details and suspect at large.

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