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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1875

Page

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Billiard room proprietor assaulted in Broad Street area

George K Hall proprietor of a billiard hall on Spring Street was attacked near Tenth Street about 1 am. He suffered four chest and head wounds from mass knuckles, was found unconscious and left in danger with money and valuables missing. Police under Capt Fellanebeo investigate. hall noted for troublesome frequenters. Hall may recover and return to work.

George K. Hall Opers House Pstica Spring Street Tenth Eleventh Brodaway Hall Ag Coon Ag Tall Fellanebeo Mall Nfall Georgia Europe Savannah Akill Nowell Col. Poe Dr. Moore Jowell Cobb Howell Cobb South Thera United States Treasury Buchanan Davis Bierman Wheeler Sherman Sanderaville Fourteenth Corps Sandersville Millen Louisville Kilpatrick Wayanesboro Augusta Siocam Waynesboro I. Kitpatrick Weynesboro Briar, Creek Buckhead Church Orth Seventeenth Corps Frank P. Bieir Howard Ogeechee River Fifteenth Corps Scarboro Savanna Bragg Auguste Wade Hampton Richmond Hardee McLawn Blair Ogeechoa Church McLaw Ogeechco Kipatrick MacLawn Bia Lege Fort McAllister Pooler’s William J. Mardee Ossabaw Sound Duncan Fort. McAllister Robert Anderson Kentucky Tennessee Cameron Ohio Johnston Johnston Phoee Sing Sing New York Times Bing Sing Giss Dennis Cassin Hudson River Hauerwas Sing-Sing Grand Central Revero Tarrytown Scarborough Revere Aspinwall Cassin Tio

International Sunday School Convention Reflects on Unity and Limits

The Baltimore gathering of the International Sunday School Convention highlights broad Protestant representation and shared aims, praising the system’s role in spreading gospel instruction while noting flaws in home teaching reliance, clergy training, and the risk of secular culture shaping younger churchgoers.

New York Tribune Baltimore Eystem United States Scotland England

BISMARCKS AIMS FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES

The piece argues against monolithic views of Bismarck's motives, noting many theories about his single goal. It contends German unity hides a complex web of motives and that the Chancellor sought strength and deterrence, while acknowledging the difficulty of pinpointing a sole objective.

Bismarck New York Times Prince Bismarck

The Contract System In Public Works Skepticism Rise

The Nation discusses public works fraud linked to the contract system. It contrasts durable but flawed buildings with road and canal projects where honest construction matters most, noting contractors often dominate politics and reduce public value through clever deception and wage schemes.

Washington Board of Public Works

Boundary quarrel over Green River Island between Kentucky and Indiana

Evansville Journal reports Green River Island near Evansville shifting toward Indiana with the riverbed changing. A joint state survey commission is to settle the boundary, with A. T. Whittlesey appointed to conduct the survey for Indiana and expected to start soon. The piece treats jurisdiction issues and a playful, historical legal edge.

Evansville Journal Green River Island Kentucky Indiana Wolf Island Missouri Will Hays Virginia Ohio River la Belle Hivere A. T. Whittleay

Amateur theatricals expose nerves and vanity in society

A Saturday Review writer notes that born actors are common yet ordinary amateurs rarely perform well. Modesty and fear hinder performance, while excess pride or absence of virtue deter attempts on stage. Private theatricals fuel jealousy and heartache, with many failed efforts amid social pressures. The piece hints at Lord Dundreary's unresolved questions, focusing on the observed behavior.

Saturday Review Saya

Polynesian Voyage Rescue of Two Crew Members

Reports on the Polynesian voyage from Liverpool to Quebec April 15 with 45 cabin and 660 steerage passengers. A vast ice field near Cape Ray forced drifting for days. two crew members, Tom Davis and James Turner, were rescued after a perilous night search led by volunteers, while diversions and cheering greeted their return.

Toronto Liverpool Quebec Cape Ray Tom Jerry Tom and Jerry Thomas Davis James Turner

Pope appeals to King in Rome speech on church protection

New York Times correspondent from Rome reports the Pope in a late moment leans toward Italy's government. He addresses Victor Emmanuel with a fatherly tone, invoking the Virgin and Condemning sacrilegious acts while warning against further decrees harming the church and clergy.

New York Times Rome Popa Greta Vatican Italy Victor Emmanuel Pontiffa

Germany and France War Threats Recalled by Times Letter

A Times correspondent argues that Europe again nears war as Germany seeks security through force. The piece cites Bismarck era demands, Belfort, and a potential Paris assault to force a new peace, with France paying ten milliards, and Germany guarding against renewed invasion.

France Zimes Corphi Ame Peat Germany England Russia Bismarck Rosala India Europe Parla London Times Belfort Cours Bus M. de Girardin la Fontaine Times Paris Avron Buena Anes

Approaching Consecration of Arch bishop in Philadelphia

Philadelphia prepares for a unique religious ceremony as Archbishop Wood receives the pallium at St Peter and Paul Cathedral on June 7. The event will draw archbishops, bishops, and priests from various cities, with Cardinal McCloskey and Papal Commissioners among the guests. The pallium, symbol of the Good Shepherd, is made from white wool blessed at St Agnes and transported from Rome, reflecting Catholic unity.

Wood and Peter and Paul Philadelphia Pennsylvania Wood Boston Cardinal McCloskey Williams Archbshop Florida St. Patrick’s Cathedral New York Cardinal McCloakey Father Carter Church of the Assumption McCloskey St. Peter Holy See Rome Madera Toesbriand VII Ia Beaton St. Agnes St. John Lateran Apostolic St. Peter's Lateran Vatican Pope

Home and street fashions in late dressing notes

The piece lists dress trends and remedies for comfort and appearance. It notes porous plasters on backs, mustard poultices near the chest, and necklace use by young ladies for street wear. Earrings with diamonds are common, while cotton shortages affect home adornment. Pearl powder on shoulders and camphorated oil with hartshorn finiment are cited as pretty. Hosiery and clocking are paired with low shoes, with hot mustard water and warm bricks used for feet.

Dams on User Guill River Cause Flooding in Osaaia Village

Government dams at Eagles and Halis Iskes on the User Guill River threaten Osaaia village. Water over two green aborette floors of houses continues to rise and cause extensive damage.

Eagles Halis Iskes

West Side Robbery Grips City as Men Route $490 Loss

Tuesday evening a man named George Lockwood from Occupants Ward Lowes is accosted by two highwaymen on a West 8th Place outskirts spot and robbed of $490. Local authorities report the incident as a bold street crime.

Geor. Lockwood Occantks Lowe Outakirta West

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