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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1875

Page

3

Fletcher Killed His Three Year Old Son in Brutal Beating

A colored man named Fletcher, living at Elm and Olive, fatally injured his 3 year old son after a history of severe punishment. Witnesses say he slapped and throttled the child after beating him for crying, possibly breaking ribs. The coroner’s inquest and a State’s warrant followed, Fletcher aged about 45.

Fletcher Elm and Olive Streets Ciry Bnolse Wim Calaboose Alexander Brown Adams County Dots W. Gibba John Fletcher John H. Holton Foreman Wi Ii. Byrd Ll. Dernard A.V. Houphrey J. B. Rosell Coatican Arcare Landrum W.G Gllbert M. Obert Hendricks L. Brown John Redmond

Parson and Wagon Rescue in the Desert

In a perilous desert incident Mr Small, a parson, and Mr Sighal, a wagon passenger, work with cattle to pull a wagon from a toppled site. After a bartered plan with chains, curses, and commands, the wagon is freed and both men thank providence, the parson promising future good works.

Mr. Small Abe Sighal Bighal Mr. Sighal Big Jack Afr Small

Liege Tribunal Dismisses Duchess Plot Charges

The Belgian court in Liege dismisses charges that the Duchess plotted to assassinate Bismarck, sparking a Berlin sensation. Germany may not view the ruling as settling the matter. Reported leave for General Meigge to Europe and Rufus Ingalls assigned to quartermaster duties.

Liege Bismarck Berlin Germany Meigge Europe Rufus Ingalls Quartermaster’s Department

Eastern wholesale trade falters as Quincy gains surge

Advices from Eastern houses indicate spring wholesale trade closing weak versus last year as crops prospects sour, yet Quincy merchants report strong sales in early months. Warfield & Meyer quote cash purchases, large stock, and aggressive pricing, claiming top-tier supplies, ample coffee and sugar, and prompt delivery. They emphasize strict integrity, personal supervision, and expansive nationwide patronage. A fresh Pike County tobacco supply is due soon.

Quincy Department of Trade Measra, Warfield & Meyer Tea Commission San Francisco New York Messrs Warfield &, Meyer Pike County Chicago St. Louis Ifa Messrs. Warfield & Meyer

Change of Venue Foreseen in Rudolph Turner Case at Chicago

In Cook County Criminal Court the Rudolph K Turner case opened with over sixty affidavits for a venue change. Defense and prosecution debated statute wording while noting widespread local prejudice against the defendants. The judge differed on the grounds, and the motion was postponed to today at noon.

Rudolph K.turnér Criminal Court Chicago Swett and Conatartine Rudolph K Howard A. Turner Cook County Leonard Swett Rudolph K. Turner Howard A Reed Booth Turner Barnum George W. Gill H. T. Patten Hill Swett Jacksonville

Annual Council of De liberation Officers Elected at Chicago

Masonic Seventh Annual Council of Deliberation for the District of Minois held in Chicago on the 20th elected officers for the ensuing year. Chief Commander Hosmet A Johnson 338. Lieutenant Commander Jas S McCall ki Second Lieutenant Commander H N Line. Minister of 8 and Orator WMM Avize 83. Gr Prips Geo R Chittenden 33. Grand Treasurer Eugene B Myera 3. Grand Secretary Gilbert R Smith. Grand Eng and Arch W A Warren. Grand Hospitaller Ino O Niel 339. Qr M of Cer Benj F Hoar Henry H Pond 83. Grand Standard Bearer. Grand Captain of Guard E P Hall 3. Grand Sentinel Alex Wolcott 33.

T Minois Chicago Hosmet A. Johnson Pires Jas. S. McCall Ki H. N MM Avize R. Chittenden Eugene B. Myera Gilbert R. Smith W. A. Warren Gr. Hospitaller Ino O'Niel Cer Benj. F. Hoar Henry H. Pond Henry H. Pond 83 °, Grand Gr. Cap E. P. Hall Gr. Sentinel Alex, Wolcott

Keystone Reaper and Mower Featured at Champion Warerooms

Display at Champion Agricultural Warerooms at 14 16 South Fourth street shows the new Keystone Reaper and Mower. Local buyers can inspect the latest farming equipment and seek demonstrations or pricing details.

Keystone Andrew Ickey & Co South Fourth Street Quincy Keystone Reaper

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