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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1870

Page

1

Auction and retail trades and services listings reel

A long list of merchants and shops appears, naming numerous Hampshire Maine and Front street businesses including clothing wholesalers and retailers, fabric sellers, hardware, groceries, lumber, mills, furniture and dry goods, with locations mainly in Quincy area streets and addresses.

Front Street FOE Reigmann Bet Broadway Epring Neelyville Coal Goodman & Bro Hampshire Street Lesem, Bro. & CO Hampshire Park JO WI Brown Dickhut Mccomb Streat Fork Ohio GEO, Neeves & Son Tenth Vermont Bradford, McCoy , CO Ninth & Shire Streata West Quincy

Illino is Cowhiding Affair in Chicago March 25

Morris Langlath a Union German paper reporter was convicted about 8 oclock in front of the Sherman House by two quiet young men, Charles and Emil Otto, sons of Mrs Therman a German actress. Langlath offered no resistance and was badly beaten before help arrived. The Ottos were arrested and held on bail for assault. Rev Thomas Foley, newly appointed Catholic Bishop for this Diocese, arrived from Baltimore.

ChicaGo Morris Langlath The Union Sherman House Charles Emil Otto Therman

East Row Among the Democracy in New York

A crowded Andrew Jackson Club House hosts Sheriff O'Brien supporters and a council on recent Albany events. A paper by 220 Tammany General Committee members calls Tweed to hold a meeting to show party strength, with potential recourse by 25 members if Tweed refuses. The World notes the aim to denounce Tweed and associates, while respect for Mayor Hall remains. Tweed replies by calling a sachems meeting. faction tensions persist amid unhealed splits. The ELECTION FRAUDS section notes cases still to be tried with fifty names in Brooklyn. The MISSING STENDEE? Capt Bulmer arrives at Spithead distressed from New York for Antwerp.

New Yorkk Andrew Jackson Club The Young Democracy Sheriff O’brien Albany Tammany Hall General Committee Wm. M. Tweed Tammany Hall Tweed Tweed, Sweeny & Company Rey Hall New York Tammany Haji General Committee Brooklyn Miasing -Sternee Bulmer Helen and Maria Spithead Antwerp

Weather and church news from early March column

Dispatches describe a seafaring man reporting a wreck in a hurricane near New York and Boston on January 2. The piece also covers Bible versus anti Bible voter counts in Cincinnati School Board races and a whisky case verdict in Cincinnati. Additional notes cite church conference votes in Newark and New Jersey.

New York Boston CinicnNati Cincinnati United States Circuit Court

Bridge Destroyed by Fire on American River

The Central Pacific railroad bridges across the American River were burned, likely by an incendiary, with losses around 100000 dollars. Hundreds of workers toil to erect a temporary span, expected to be ready by Monday or Tuesday. Also notes the Oregon Democratic State Convention in Albany on the 23rd with nominating choices for Congress Governor Secretary Treasurer and State Printer.

San Francisco Central Pacific American River Albany J. H. Slater Baker County L. F. Glover G. Chadwick Lewis Fileisheimer Patterson The Portland Herald

St Louis Lady Lawyer Admitted to Practice

Miss L Barkelow of Brooklyn New York, student at the St Louis law school, passed a severe examination before Judge Knight and is admitted to practice. She recently joined Columbia College two years ago and has studied here eighteen months, receiving high praise and will begin practice in St Louis.

St. Louis L. Barkelow Brooklyn N. Y

Salt Lake Cullom bill and Utah statehood stance

The Daily Telegraph agrees with the Sun that Congress should admit Utah as a state. It urges that federal civilization and Christian arguments guide Utah toward a higher moral plane. Brigham Young and party arrived at St George en route to Salt Lake City, expected April 24.

Salt Lake Daily Telegraph The Sun Congress Utah Republic Brigham Young St. George

Times Critics Sheridan Campaign Against Indians

Europe. The Times attacks General Sheridan's campaign against the Indians urging firm but compassionate measures to avert extinction. In Parliament, Ireland life and property bill clause passed. press prosecutions clause rejected 315 majority. O Donohue criticizes the bill as continuation of oppressive policy and press clauses deemed hostile to journalism. Roundell Palmer condemns Irish press as treasonable. The Council notes Pope's answer to Count Dary received but not public.

London the Times Sheridan House of Commons Reland O’donohue Tralee Ireland Roundell Palmer the Council Pays Constitutioner Count Dary

Governor name touted for Northwestern Territory governorship

The Dominion reports that M. De Boutherville, President of the Quebec Council, will become Governor of the Northwestern Territory. Canadian Rifles to be disbanded at once with officers dismissed on half pay.

Montreal M. de Boutherville Quebec Council Canadian Rifles

Jamaica report on US consul fleeing Cuba unrest

A Jamaica dispatch from Havana notes United States Consul Phillips fled Santiago de Cuba to avoid assassination threats. The arrival reports that about fifteen hundred Spaniards and many Cubans attended a mass posting last night. resolutions were adopted protesting the sale of Cabas to the United States.

Cuba New York Jamaica United States Phillips Santiago de Cuba Havana Caba United State

Fatal Fires Across Cities Claim Several Lives

Early this morning Humboldt street in Cleveland saw a deadly blaze that killed Mrs. Baer and her eight year old child, with Mr. Baer badly burned. In Chicago a planing mill fire caused major losses and a collision between hose carts injured a driver and killed a horse. In Wilmington a Dupont Mill powder explosion killed Darby McAler, and in East Hampton Edward James died from a blast with two others gravely hurt.

Cleveland Humboldt Street Mrs. Baer CxicaGco Henry & Campbell Planing-Mill 20Th Poya Wilmington Del Dupont Powder Works Darby McAler Hapfrogo Edward James East Hampton

Smugglers' Opulence and a Lethal Domestic Clash

New York reports Wolf & Co. smugglers worth about half a million dollars. New BepForp records Leo H Parker shot by Elizabeth B Chapman who then shot herself. no motive given. In Cuscaco two men robbed James Barker's house after seizing Mrs Barker. A Keokuk riot occurred as 150 workers on a government canal strike faced arrests.

New BepForp Leo H. Parker Elizabeth B. Chapman Cuscaco Cicero James Barker

Coon challenges Parker for 1500-point billiard match

John W. Coon formerly of Omaha issues a challenge to Parker billiard champion of Illinois for a 1500-point match worth $250 and the State championship. The game must occur within thirty days from now with table choice by toss. Coon deposits $125 forfeit. Parker is expected to accept.

ChicaGo John W. Coon Omaha Coon Parker

Congressional actions outline rail and army reform bills

In Washington, senators debated bills extending Cairo and Fulton railroad completion time and incorporating the Southern Transcontinental Railway. Committee reports included a San Francisco to China mail subsidy rise and a Arctic voyage steamer authorization with $100,000. A sweeping army reduction bill proposed cutting active forces to 25,000 and reshaping general officer ranks, retirements, and staff roles. An extended House bill aimed to raise costs, while Harold Pomeroy and others pushed land and homestead law extensions across public lands in Dakota, Arkansas, and beyond.

Senate Washington Gus Howard Commerce Cairo and Fulton Pomeroy Committee On Public Lands Southern Transcontinental Railway Company Committee On Pacific Railroads Cole Committee On Post Offices San Francisco China Japan C. R. Sherman Arctic F. Hall Committee On Foreign Relations Wilson Accient Stewarts Veterinary Surgeons Secretary of War Staf Howard Union Central Pacific

House Debates Tariff Bill and Alaska Land Inquiry

Congress debated extending land laws to Alaska and debated a 20 percent tariff cut. Key figures included Mr. Allison, Mr. Schenck, Mr. Kelley, and Mr. Milward in a session focused on tax reduction, writs of error, and peremptory challenges. The House adjourned with debate to continue Monday.

Pired Senate Sumner San Domingo HOUSE Julian Committee On Public Lands Alaska Kearsarge Alabama United States Rendall Lehman Kelley Woodward Milward West Point Allison Committee On Ways and Means Sehenck Congress Kelsey Cleveland Sargent Schenck

Unclaimed letters list at Quincy post office 1870

The Post Office at Quincy Illinois lists unclaimed letters dated March 25 1870 with a long Ladies and Gentlemen lists of names. Recipients must present to claim after one week and provide the advertised letter, with dead letters to be sent to the Dead Letter Office.

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