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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1869

Page

2

Tariff debate and Southern editorial stance excerpt

An editorial discusses tariff policy as a revenue source and protection vs free trade, arguing for a balanced tariff to support government revenue while avoiding monopolies. It critiques direct taxation and calls for cautious protection, predicting future reform and the enduring value of revenue-focused policy.

Anas Carrie Fred Jade Thesa Gladiatora New York Industrial League of Pennsylvania

Imperialist paper fuels party politics in New York city

The Herald defends its stance while attacking the Imperialist and its Democratic allies. The piece argues the Imperialist embodies anti Republican zeal within the Democratic camp and would prefer monarchist rule. It notes the paper’s limited influence and mocks its claims as a political stunt. It also references a satirical aside by GENERAL BURNSIDE about Senator Sprague and Bat tle’s Run memory.

Herald New York Lincoln Grant New York City Quincy Herald

Illinois items report local openings and disasters

The Turners of Rock Island buy a lot and church building for 3100 to convert into a Society hall. A billiard saloon keeper in Alton, L Brennan, is killed when a spring wagon topples backward. Warren county assessors exempt one dog per household and set personal property at 33 1 3 percent, lands improvements at 25. Blandinville launches a seven column paper by R L Kimble. A Baptist church in Upper Alton nears completion with seats installed. A divorced woman named Cardwell shoots her former husband in Chicago but saves his life. she is jailed. A near-fatal accident injures a woman in Bushville after a wagon wheel break. A Pekin worker loses part of a hand on a circular saw. A mining accident at St Johns near Dao Quoin injures workers with spinal injuries.

Turners Rock Island L. Brennan Alton Warren County R. L. Kimble Blandinville Lancet McDonough County Upper Alton Iilinois Cardwell Chicago Bushville John Fuller Ranning Kitchen A. J. Hodges & Co Pekin Dao Quoin Alexan Mining de Iayaties Receiv

Tragic Lightning Strike Hits Wagon Rider Near Hoyleton

A man was struck by lightning between Hoyleton and Mindon in Washington County and fell from the wagon. He died soon after. one horse also perished, another recovered and the team moved on, overtaken by neighbors.

Hoyleton Mindon Washington County Chas Haseman

Soprano Lovers Stir Willimantic Depot Sideshow

Norwich Bulletin describes a Wil Imantic train stop where the Desmond Sisters and the Hibernian Minstrel troupe drew crowds. The soprano and brunette shown emotional upon reuniting with a male admirer, amid public gaze. Illinois origins traced, a jealous suitor follows the troupe to Boston. Names withheld.

Masonic Lodge Robbery Echoes Brooklyn Theft

A Milwaukee Block Masonic Lodge (Scotch Rite) was stripped of carpet and lodge hardware in a daring burglary. Partial carpet recovery followed a sale lead at J. M. Kerper & Co on Main street, with Rosenzweig later linked to purchasing pieces from a stranger. About thirty yards remain missing. police continue inquiries.

Lafayette Courier Brooklyn Masonic Lodge Scotch Rite Milwaukee J. M. Kerper & Co Main Street Rosenzweig Lafayette

Potent Bitters and Hair Preservatives Advertised

An excerpt lists Bitters as a salubrium tonic claiming to ease headaches, nerve support, stomach digestion, and general vigor, marketed for the weaker sex and various ailments. It then promotes Cristadoro's Hair Preservative promising baldness prevention, hair growth, and dandruff removal, with addresses in New York and Maiden Lane. Further items include Venetian Liniment claims of cures for cholera to rheumatism, Allcock's Porous Plaster testimonials, and depot locations at Park Place and Brandreth House.

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