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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1869

Page

2

Commercial Convention at Memphis Ends in Discord Says South Needs Sagacity

A critical editorial rails at the Memphis Commercial Convention for echoing secessionist sentiments and failing to advance practical business aims. It warns the New Orleans gathering must avoid rivalry and focus on Union-friendly, Westward interests to yield lasting benefits. It praises protection efforts for Unionists in Georgia and urges decisive federal action against violence.

New Orleans BR. E. Lee Stonewall Jackson Calhoun Kentucky Chilton South Southern Pacific Railroad Logan H. Roots Arkansas Mississippi Memphis Georgia War ‘Department

Capital stock of Toledo and Wabash rises four million

The Toledo and Wabash railroad company notified the Stock Exchange that in thirty days its capital stock will be increased by four million dollars. Funds planned include six hundred thousand for the Decatur and Illinois railroad purchase creating a line to St Louis, five hundred thousand for Toledo elevators, and one million nine hundred thousand for track expansion from Quincy through Hannibal and Moberly to Kansas City.

New York Toledo and Wabash Railroad Company The Stock Exchange Decatur and Illinois Railroad St. Louis Toledo Quincy Hannibal Moberly Kansas City Associated Press Quincy Wuia

Shelbina urged as best junction point for Hannibal and St. Jo line

The region debates rail connections with Monroe City and Nobler plans. Shel bima is proposed as the optimal junction on the Hannibal and St. Joseph route, potentially drawing the line north through Shelby Knox and Scotland counties. Local boosters urge efforts to secure the project and link to the main line. A separate note defends Col. Pickett against earlier editorials and clarifies his Illinois newspaper ties and excursion participation.

Monroe City Mexico Fulton Jefferson City Shelly Mrsentherald Shelbina Moberly Shelby Knox Scotland

Missouri items from the period in brief

A Missouri roundup reports Clarksville post office robbed of 300 dollars or more, grasshoppers causing damage in northwest Missouri, a bogus war widow preying on Hannibal charities, a woman committing suicide by river near Lexington, a silver dollar dated 1812 found by East St. Louis workers, Han nibal & St Joseph Railroad freight office near completion, Henry Robb jailed in Huntsville for mule theft, Alfred Duffield dies near Warrensburg, Kansas City starts Agricultural and Mechanical Institute with 100000 capital call, a man crushed on Hannibal & St Joseph line near Utica, Tipton blaze destroys post office livery stable drug store and 13 stores. fire from German boarding house, and a June special term bankruptcy court set for St Joseph with Judge Krekel.

Clarksville Missouri Hannibal Cyprian Missouri River Lexington East St. Louis Bridge Company Hannibal & St. Joseph Railroad Company St. Joseph Henry Robb Huntsville Alfred Duffield Jeff Thompson Warrensburg Kansas City Hannibal & St. Joseph Utica Tipton United States Court Western District of Missouri Krekel

Lincoln and the nation’s future in Colfax’s address

A Journal summary of Colfax’s remarks lauds Abraham Lincoln as self-forgetful and devoted to the country, praising the Civil War leader’s mercy and magnanimity. The speech defends government economy and honest administration, urges a bold foreign policy, and envisions continued national growth, peace, and wealth. It notes rail expansion as vital for development and cheaper living.

Washington Rawlins Marallaw Georgia Gen. Grant Colfax Abraham Lincoln Lincoln Paren Sh Re Ray Diogenes Republic California

Public health ad touts Hostetler's Stomach Bitters and Brandreth's Pills

An old newspaper ad extols Hostetler's Stomach Bitters as a protector against malarial and endemic diseases in cities and new settlements. It claims vigor repels illness, praises a vegetable compound, and urges strengthening the body's defense with this stimulant. It also promotes Brandreth's Pills as safe, effective for colds bilious affections and purgative uses.

Sony Horman Intel Brandreth Sehenck J. I. Schenck Philadelphis Schenck Draggzta

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