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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1874
Page
2
J D Williams of Granger is nominated by the Democrats of Indiana's second district. The convention endorsed the repudiation platform of the Democratic State Convention, implying Williams, as an Indiana Democrat, subscribes to repudiation. The note ends with a reminder that all Grangers are not necessarily Indiana Democrats.
A July mortality report shows 84 deaths by Saturday with 24 last week, alarming city officials and residents. The letter accuses the Board of Health of criminal neglect for unclean streets, open privies, and foul effluvia on Eighth and Vermont, claiming dire sanitary conditions and calls Tez Wma to verify and correct these errors.
The document from Mrs. Tilton challenges her husband’s charges and portrays Tilton as jealous, unscrupulous, and perjurious. It questions the authenticity of Beecher's famous apology and suggests Tilton falsified letters while seeking to undermine Beecher. Public verdict hinges on Beecher's forthcoming defense.
The piece argues officials ignore nuisances harming public health. It cites calls from the Herald and Quanxian authorities, debating whether hotels profit excuses nuisance risk. It quotes a Board of Health petition urging a dedicated sanitary policeman from May to October and insists authorities must warn the public.
The piece argues authorities fail to enforce sanitary regulations and questions the effectiveness of the city sanitary policeman and the city marshal. It accuses officials of inaction, wastes public funds, and calls for stronger measures to improve health, comfort, and sightliness amid public concern.
The Herald argues Tilton's position strengthens at every step while Beecher and Mrs. Tilton weaken, claiming Tilton's sworn statements outweigh denials. It criticizes Beecher's character and accuses Tilton of contradictions, urging readers to consider the presumption of innocence in the case.
The Atlantic & Pacific Telegraph Company sought an injunction to stop the Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railroad from blocking telegraph line construction. The court held 1866 act powers limited to government owned post roads. railroads remain private property and cannot be taken without just compensation under the fifth amendment.
Deluge in Pittsburg and surrounding suburbs blamed on a water spout and flash floods. Death toll reported near 200 with many bodies recovered in Butcher's Run and Alleghany City districts. Names of victims and missing flood lists include Henry Matters, Mrs Winkler, and Alderman Bolster among numerous others. Extensive property damage cited across Temperanceville and McLaughlin's Run as wrecked bridges and mills spark ongoing recovery efforts.
Graff Bennett Co of Pittsburgh sues in Circuit Court against the Keokuk Packet Company directors alleging gross negligence and malfeasance in management. They accuse improper sale of company assets to the Keokuk Northern Line and a low value stock sale to Wm. F. Davidson for personal benefit of directors and seek a court decree to recover assets and damages.
A Chicago clothier sells a coat to a young man after marked bargaining. Initial price twenty dollars drops to eight after sharp haggling while the seller laments only earning one dollar on the garment, shouting Gott help me.
The Clayton township district reports daily average attendance and top marks by class. An Ann Gerson and teacher Mrs An appear among high performers with scores for An Easley Aaron Easley McMurry Fannie Allen and others. The records praise Mrs Anderson for dedication and effectiveness as a teacher.
A gruesome murder occurred Saturday evening near Jeffersonville Kentucky on Slate Creek. Mrs Stephens visited a neighboring woman and killed her with a band ax, inflicting injuries that caused instant death. Jealousy and rage alleged as motives in the savage act.
Attention Farmers. You are invited to call at the Agricultural depot of Messrs Battell and Collins and examine the celebrated IXL Force Feed Grain Drill. The IXL, with improvements of 1874, leads this class for regularity and accuracy in grain distribution. The feeding device passes only clean grain to the outlet while trash stays in the hopper. Fully warranted. D and H Renutchler proprietors Belleville IL. For sale by Battell Collins 52 and 54 North Fifth street Quincy IL.
Must be sold now with thin woolen goods at cost. Visit 1 Parkhurst to see prices and buy now before items run out.
Caicans July 23 1874 reports a citywide blaze rekindling fear of repeat fires. Citizens urge widening streets fire limits and adoption of portable and bird engines to fight outbreaks. Tales reveal losses, resilience, and quirky salvage acts as residents describe tragic scenes and strange humor amid disaster.
Barre and Conlins are the sole exclusive agents for the Nichols and Shepard Vibrator and Improved Buffalo Pitts threshers. Send or call for circulars with full particulars.
The institution is acknowledged as the leading business college in the West with practical courses taught by experienced teachers and reasonable tuition. It admits students year round for a complete business course including bookkeeping, penmanship, law, arithmetic, letter writing, and government studies. College Journal circulars and penmanship samples available by addressing Hows & MusseLMAN, Principals, Quincy, Mind.
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