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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1869

Page

2

Debates on Democratic presses and English influence in America

The piece critiques Democratic papers and imperialist sympathy in the U S, arguing that Southern sympathies and sensationalist journalism shape public opinion. It notes Johnson Stanley Alabama claims treaty reception in Senate, Sumner’s speech, and cross-Atlantic attitudes toward Grant, Seward, and English aristocracy. A separate section details a county railroad crossing law mandating inspections, flagmen, and fines to fund school districts.

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Missouri Items From Hannibal and Nearby

The Broadway Methodist Church in Hannibal has been demolished to make way for a new edifice. A pistol discharged from a press package aboard the steamer Rob Roy at Hannibal caused no injuries. A hawk was shot in Howard County measuring four feet five and a half inches wingspan. A stranger staying in South Hannibal attempted suicide Friday night but was saved by prompt remedies. In Harrisonville an affray followed a lawsuit victory for Geo. W. Lindsey against John and Jessey Preston. Lindsey and John Preston were mortally wounded and Jessey Preston was badly hurt.

Broadway Methodist Hannibal Howard County South Harrisonvilles Geo. W. Linsey John Jessey Preston Lindsey John Preston

Western travel book and New York incomes listed

Chas L Bracs writes of a new Western travel book The New Wests The piece lists incomes of prominent New York figures including Wai B Astor $1 079 242 Hembold $18 205 James Sampson $163 714 Henry D sit $111 000 C H son $104 715 Wim W Gornell $149 13c Wr C Rhindander $113 057 3 Sarre as trustee $122 482 FP W Seward has bought Thurlow’s interest in the New York Commercial and will take editorial management The report hints at changes in editorial leadership and railroad ventures along with city and country tensions.

Europe New York Wai. B. .Astor HT. Hembold James Sampson Henry D. Sit C. H Son Wim. W. Gornell Wr. C. Rhindander Sarre W. Seward-hras Thurlow York Exre

Cat and coffin tale tops curious funeral scene

A funeral in King street drew crowds as a cat named Old Tale, beloved by the deceased, was found dead in a coffin after the pallbearers opened the lid to investigate strange noises. The cat had crawled under the lid during the night and died in the struggle, shocking mourners.

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Popular Patent Medicines Promoted in 19th Century Ad

A dense advertisement compendium touts Brandreth's Pills Cristadoro's Hair Dye and Tobias Venetian Horse Liniment. Claims include indigestion relief, headache cure, hair restoration, and horse healing. Mentions Broadway and Maiden Lane depots, with endorsements from physicians, horsemen, and notable figures.

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