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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1870

Page

1

Constitutional Convention Notes and Advertisements

A crowded page lists trades and businesses on Maine and Hampshire streets, including Meyer Co auction rooms, Miller & Hughes Omnibus Livery, J Mallory & Co, and various produce, sash, soap, and stove firms. Also notes meat, oyster, and paper goods suppliers, plus rental and office listings and announcements from the Constitutional Convention proceedings in Springfield.

Jacob Meyer& CO Maine Tercet Miller. & Hughes Maine Street J.P. Mallory & CO

Senate Executive Session Shapes Supreme Court Nominations

Washington March 2 The Senate met in executive session from 2 to 6 30 pm. The motion to reconsider Strongs nomination to the Supreme Court was withdrawn and his confirmation remains final The rest of the session debated Bradley approval but no definite action was taken The Senate plans another executive session tomorrow at 3 pm and an expected close vote on Bradley.

Washington Senate Strong Supreme Court Bradley Senate Judiciary Committee Edmunds G. A. Herbold Congress Rice Judiciary Committee Mississippi Arkansas Whittemore South Carolina John S. Rowett Ilinois Jas.l. Crane Springfield Ill W.W. Sellers Pekin Jesse R. Grant Covington Wilson Northern Pacific Railroad Company Trumbull Conkling Wyoming Sumner iMr Buckingham Europe U.S Sherman United States Messrs. Morton Crane

Reception and events in New York and Chicago

In New York on March 2 Hon William H Seward is to be entertained by Augustus Belmont and tomorrow by the Peruvian Minister F L Barnedo. There are 103 buildings to be moved in the lower city area once housing wholesale liquor manufacturers. Fenian Brotherhood head General O Neill orders Congress to Chicago April 11, and rescinds New York meetings set for March 8 9 due to Meehan attack. Cuban army General Quesada arrived this afternoon cheered by a crowd outside the hotel with accompanying officers.

MR. Seward New York Wm. H. Seward Augustus Belmont F. L. Barnedo Quesada

Insurance Law Bill Debates Non Forfeitable Life Policies

Albany reports a bill introduced in the Assembly to declare life insurance policies non forfeitable after the first payment. Also notes Saengerfest in Orscynatt with a $15,000 build for temporary seating. Other items: Meehan improving, Quesada reception likely, Bigelow denies Cuban expedition tale, Seward declines council banquet, Dr McClintock ill, Surrogate Hutchings upholds Fox will for $300,000 to the United States. kin to contest in court.

Albany Saengerfest New York Meehan Quesada United States Marshal Bigelow Seward McClintock Hutchings Chas. Fox

Hawkeye buys 3000 tons iron for railroad expansion

Burlington report notes the Hawkeye approves the purchase of 3000 tons of iron for the Burlington and Southwestern Railroad. Half funds expansion of the West Division to Pawnee City, the rest iron for graded Iowa sections. Other items include a funding bill passage in the House and grain receipt registration plan adopted by the Board of Trade.

Hawkeye Burlington and Southwestern Railroad Pawnee City Iowa St. Louis Chicago Board of Trade

Terrible collision sinks Oneida off Yokohama

An American steamer Oneida sinks after a collision with the Bombay off Yokohama on January 24. Twenty officers and 155 men perish. Bombay officers are accused of inaction and neglect. Naval inquiry and rescue efforts follow as authorities seek accountability.

San Francisco Yokohama Bombay Brye Oneida Stoddart U.S Japan Delong Cutters &c Col. Shephard Yeddo Farington Eyre Williams Muldrom Com

Masked group surrounds sheriff’s house in Harrisonburg La

Twenty five masked men gathered outside the sheriff and his family home in Harrisonburg Louisiana on Sunday night. They entered the house and forced the occupants to retreat by leaping from a window, alarming local residents and prompting police attention.

Harrisonburg Col Charles Jones

Mordaunt Divorce Case Sheds Light on Prince of Wales

London reports on Sir Charles Mordaunt’s testimony concerning his wife Lady Mordaunt and her ties to the Prince of Wales. He warned her to end the acquaintance, but she confessed ongoing criminal intimacy. Letters from the Prince to his wife were found but not read in court.

Mordaunt New “York London Sir Charles Mordaunt Prince of Wales Sir Charles Tni Sir Chslles

Congressional Proceedings on Finance and Land Bills

Washington March 2 daily proceedings cover a clash over a large bond plan for the Northern Pacific Railroad, arguments on 1862 bond redemption, calls for gold payments, and reductions. Bills for road and canal land grants, a Niagara River bridge, and homestead relief pass or advance, with debates on land value, rates, and administration oversight.

Insurgent General Arrango Surrenders in Cuba

Havana reports General Napoleon Arrango and seventy men surrender to authorities at Hosmena and plan to confer with the Captain General to end the insurrection with minimal bloodshed. Also, Gen Jordan resigns as insurgent commander amid unconfirmed appointment of Bernabea Variola. San Domingo confirms Dominican annexation sentiment toward United States with overwhelming approval. The U S steamer Swarta arrives as the vote is proclaimed.

Havana Napoleon Arrango Interior Department Hosmena Incora Jordan Bernabea Variola Alas Benedetta San Domingo United States Santiago Sanega Asna U. S Swarta Alen

Edwards Defeats Collyer in 41st Round Title Fight

Billy Edwards wins the American lightweight championship match against Sam Collyer after a 41 round, 47 minute bout on Mystic Island near New London. Edwards dominates with early blows and punishment, Collyer shown to be distressed and insensible at ringside. sponge saved him as crowd remains orderly.

Mystic Conn Billy Edwards Sam Collyer Mystic Island New London Edwards Collyer

Dying workers perish in Neponset blaze

Fire at Neponset destroys plants killing eight women who were attic picking cotton. Six bodies recovered with two more feared dead as ruins burn. Fire started from first floor furnace and spread to upper level. Nearby reports note Gold en City Fed steamer disaster with passengers saved by the Colorado amid fog and rough surf.

Boston Neponset San Francisco Colorado Golden City Lower California Santa Maria Bay

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