04 May 1869
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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1869
Page
1
A garbled digest mentions conventions in St Louis and Washing ton, England’s stance on the Alabama claims, Cuba’s independence goal, Alaska dispatches, and a Tennessee race riot. It references a public land sinking fund, Sonora and Sinaloa purchase, and a New York election errata with a contested Ellington case and a trial date.
A description notes Charleston police using rosewood clubs while a Paris fashion shows tulip headpieces that unfold in heat to reveal gems. It also mentions a Cincinnati physician practicing forty years and averaging twenty miles daily totaling about 292000 miles.
A medley of reports: George Peabody fund cited on pauperism, Dr J M Gregory of Illinois Industrial University planning a Europe visit returning in September, Paganini’s violin in French police hands with Camilla Urso attempting purchase. Morris the Black man sentenced to 35 years solitary for ravishing three white girls in one afternoon in Pennsylvania. Peter Campbell arrested in Cincinnati for McDonald murder during a political procession three years prior. Rev D R Carrier of Brunswick New York declared insane over real estate gains. Hon John Purdee of Indiana pledges 150000 private funds to support an Agricultural University if designated the Purdea University.
Hor S M Cullom M C from the eighth district returns home to Springfield. Jobo B Nelson killed by ering in Galest fetes of a team he was driving in The Mercer County. Aguientasal See ree Ewener se ses ground 1 Berbieh They pat vied 200 dollars Me E A Andrews former con with the Peoria Transcript later LaCrosse Republican returns to his first love and manager Framers pay Meeting of old settlers at Court House Aledo on Wednesday fifth day of Ay s Teelock A 31 to make arra for railroad eeeirsion Interested in the excursion Chicago life Company moved into new building Dearborn and Madison corner new establishment
Washington dispatches note Gen Grant told Judge Breckinridge resignation will be accepted amid German Republican claims to the Port of St Louis. Secretary Boutwell to enforce the 1862 sinking fund act. fear of large expenditures fading. Rosecrans loan to Mexico debated. a purge of forty female treasury clerks planned. Overton named Utah receiver. Baron Geroldt on leave after 22 years as Prussia’s Washington envoy. No purchase of Sonora. Nelson to lead new Mexican mission. expected in Vera Cruz by June.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss coal fields at Kootz Lane and nearby seams. Mentions low water workability, possible eastward fold of Owing to, and concerns about resin coal and dangers at sea. No clear dates or names fully readable.
Chase arrives this morning and opens U.S. Circuit Court with Judge Underwood presiding The Chief Justice charges the Grand Jury composed entirely of whites The oath is dispensed with many old citizens appear in the jury box for the first time since the war The case of C Griffin on the legality of Underwood's decision setting aside the State Court action will be argued May 3 Also reports say heavy crop damage as months of Moye flood fields with destruction in low land and seed scarcity.
Chicago May 3 regular annual Northwestern Associated Press meeting set for Tremont House in the city. Directors of the Washingtonian club announce plan to open a department for female inebriates. Homes will open June first as buildings are secured.
St Louis board of trade hears L R Shrick urge rebuilding South American trade, noting prewar coffee import routes via New Orleans and flour shipments. cites 1860 and 1868 figures and calls for Union stock yards to secure cattle trade share west of St Louis.
A New York correspondent reports Senator Sumner’s views on the Alabama claims. He warns British press caution and notes England’s reluctance to admit fault. He believes no war will occur and expects England to pay rather than fight, while America remains firm on its position after McVey conveys public wishes.
A May dispatch from Rear Admiral Mead reports naval operations in a troubled region. He describes entering a harbor area named Security Bay on the northwest end of Key Island during the expedition, noting the anchorage at Snug Harbor with depths of ten to fifteen fathoms.
From Gen Sheridan’s headquarters a party of nine Two Kettle Sioux shot and killed Elias H. Grace of the 22d Infantry near Fort Riley on March 16. The killers escaped after removing mule teams. pursuit declined after thirteen miles. Gen Stanley at Fort Sully says peace efforts fail and Sioux war parties threaten the Union Pacific line.
Citizens gather in Cork for a mass meeting on Saturday night endorsing the mayor's recent speech. Resolutions express sympathy and confidence in that sanctionary. The report notes local public opinion supporting the official stance.
A Herald Havana special reports that on April 18 in Siboney the Babineeret party held a grand Congress with Cespedes presiding and over thirty representatives from across the island. Resolutions urged independence from Spain and annexation to the United States. Quesada was elected generalissimo of the revolutionary armies. Reports from Puerto Principe said Spanish troops captured several revolutionary committee members.
A Hong Kong envoy says English forces burned three villages near Bwataw and killed fifty five Chinese men. The report notes casualties among Chinamen amid the clashes with English troops.
Fragmentary OCR describes May 3 observances, a convention, and private proceedings. Mentions ministers, busday school, and Board of Missions planning exercises and celebration during the week. No clear names, places, or dates beyond May 3.
The severest storm in years lashed New York yesterday with heavy rain and flooding. A schooner capsized but the crew was rescued. a building near Wear on Kensack Road collapsed Saturday night, causing about 1000 dollars in damage. A roof blew off a Hudson City house and awnings were destroyed while flats and central buildings faced complete inundation with residents evacuated by boat.
The Mohawks towboat arrived with 3,000 tons of grain from the upper Mississippi to rou bushels of wheat for reshipment to New Orleans. The St. Louis Grain Association is assembling a cargo of forty thousand bushels.
In New York this afternoon Rhines defeated Daniels 1200 to 1001 with a high run of 93 and average 16. Daniels posted a 105 high and 14 average. In the evening Goldthwaite beat Foster 1200 to 1024 with a high of 117 and average 21. Foster’s high was 150 and average 18.
CASUALTIES. Caiscacéo May 3. Charles L Wood, agent of the St Paul and Sioux City Railroad, dropped a six thousand dollar package into the river while crossing the bridge at St Paul. An old man Alex Woodside reportedly drowned after falling asleep in a wagon drawn by a blind horse near Indianapolis. Peoria May 3. A Toledo Peoria and Warsaw Railroad freight train derailed at Tempest Creek Secor. engineer G S Marvin killed. Fireman injured, engine and cars badly damaged.
Crime notes chronicle a failed house fire attempt on West State street Chicago last night with no arrests. Other items report a Tennessee riot near Browns ville leaving multiple dead and wounded after a dispute over a white man and a black crowd, plus a Washington Ohio robbery at McFadden cafe and a federal indictment for forged revenue stamps in Cincinnati.
Market reports show Western shares weak while Express shares hold steady and grain futures mixed. Wheat and corn futures firm amid export demand. live cattle and hog receipts steady, sheep and lambs improving with thin to prime Western stock, and pork and bacon prices unchanged.
In Hilrsporo Illinois this morning a prominent landowner known as one of Hlindis most affluent figures passed away at his residence. Details are scarce but his death marks the loss of a major local estate holder and community figure.
A jumble of fragmented text mentions four individuals under arrest and a May occurrence. Other lines reference a broken note about a bocony taweere and a fig oil Yor. The legibility is poor and key details are unreadable.
A fragment reports Americans in Peru awaiting word on a desert claim for damages claimed from Falls troops. The note references May May era communications and border concerns between Peru and the United States.
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