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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1875

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Change of Ease and Bondholders Meeting In Des Moines Valley

In New York on November 16 Moody and Sankey led an evangelistic meeting at Rev Dr Tyngs Church urging 1000 trained Christian workers for inquiry meetings to transform society. In Des Moines Valley Railroad bondholders held a meeting deciding earnings go to road repair and to issue preferred stock until 1876 with possible funds through 1877 for improvements.

New York Fivntory Murray Street Schumaker & Ettlinger Moody and Hankey Tyng Evangelista Moody Repworth EMS Movies Sulley Railroad Holters Des Moines Valley Railroad Company

BERGH FIGHTS CHILDENDANGERING AT TITVLI THEATRE

Henry Bergh targets child exploitation in New York City as a boy acrobat known as Prince Leo is rescued from an abusive trainer Leonard. Bergh and officers seize the pair after a stage inspection. The child, son of a Philadelphia rag-picker, endured beatings and perilous feats. Judge Donohue to place the boy with the Society and Bergh vows to emancipate thousands of similar youngsters.

New Yens Henry Bergh Tivoli Gardens Prince Leo Leonard Bergh Philadelphia Ateep Donohue Sr. Bergh

Mother and Child by Rebecca Harding Davis

A vivid portrait of a young mother with a colicky baby, crowded rooms, and neighbors gathered on the porch. The mother’s humble appearance and the child’s blurred form evoke the enduring, universal image of mother and child that moves onlookers.

Rebecca Harding Davis

Whisky Ring Indictments and Sentences in St Louis Case

In St Louis on November 14 a whiskey fraud case cluster includes Col Joyce sentenced to six months and a $3000 fine. Indictments target Wm McKee Constantine Maguire and ex supervisor John McDonald with trial dates set for December 15 and a related case for W. Owen. Several officials and distillers have pleaded guilty while others maintain innocence. Col Joyce claimed innocence amid accusations of perjured testimony by self-confessed thieves.

ST. Louis Wm. McKee Globe-Democrat Constantine Maguire Dan. Voorhees Indiana John McDonald W. QO. Owen Washington McDonald Ben. ¥. Butler Owen Maguire McKee Ray Col Joyce

Ex-Supervisor Munn and the St Louis Whisky Ring

Washington reports detail an indictment of Dan Munn former Illinois Internal Revenue supervisor. The material includes a long report to Commissioner Douglass about theSt Louis Whisky Ring, letters showing payments and schemes, and evidence from Grand Jury testimony linking Munn to distillers Turner Parker and Linegar. Also notes indictments of Ohio officials and a whisky export ring with political connections.

Washington, D. C Dan Munn Internal Revenue Alunn Douglass St. Louis Munn Mann St. Loui Grand Jury Ilinois Barton Bingham Brothers, Distillers O. M. Bopi Turner Laydown Olinois Quincy Linegar Afuin Sagetown Cairo Mir Parsone Guibert Bensberg Ratthesnake Guile Holt Washington Sam Buainees Dwyer Hovey Lanegar M. Barton Chicago M. Banton Mr. Turner Treasury Department Missouri Boutwell Revenue Department Brasher

Glasgow Mills Fire Leaves 1200 Out of Work

News in brief reports Robertson & Co and Young & Co mills in Glasgow were destroyed by fire Friday with estimated losses around 150000. About 1200 workers lost their jobs. Other items include a deadly Belgium colliery explosion with 42 recovered bodies, a Michigan man named Levi Hacon named Patent Office Financial Clerk, a fatal shooting at Saint Marys Missouri, and various legal and railway incidents.

Glasgow Robertson & Co Young & Co Manhage Belgium Levi Hacon Michigan Patent Office St. Mary's At Louis Brooks Aaron Hammond Ficksonville Tils Omaha Supreme Court Stonington Providence William Wisk Henry Lewis Northwest Chicago Chcago New York Mr. Galloway Capt. Ward Partica Morse Brooklyn James Richards Loader Stathe Leader Beecher Tilton Beacon Park

Gold in Missouri prospects in Kirksville region

A Chariton hills correspondence argues Missouri may host paying gold deposits. Reports describe Dr. Lilly’s mining near Macon County, early prospects around Kirksville, and multiple locations from Nineveh to Putnam County. Favorable signs include visible gold in drift gravel and forthcoming spring tests aided by dammed streams and rudimentary sluices.

Gold excitement hits Newark Missouri as two youths find trace

In Newark Missouri Mauck and Nelson, two local youths, prospected along Little Pabins Creek bluffs and washed about $2.60 in gold from gravel south west of town. They claim a detectable region extends six to seven miles southeast, though no thorough checks have been made. Locals note the tale may be an attempt to spark interest, while some miners recall California experiences.

Washington Jacquard Lyons Europe Napoleon I Josephine Victoria Pope Charles X United States Ponson, Philippe & Viberty Stuart Lnom Mr. Goodrich Boston New York Philadelphia Goodrich 0. Ballwin Brooklyn Bam Tilden Allen Ohio Pershing Pennsylvania Tilden Tammany Attck Mall Tammany Chariton Hills Kinisvinin Missouri Chariton Kirksville California Dr. Lilly Adinr Macon County Chariton River Lilly Ife Isa Iman Orice Quincy, Missouri & Pacific Railroad Toma Big Creek Slingerand D. W. de Beamer James Ellison Akron Yost’s Creek Judge Ely John Purcella Ninevah Kirkaville Merseyville Putnam Newark Whig Newanx Mauck Nelson Little Pabins Creek

Champion Baseball Club Claims Northeast Missouri Title

The La Belle baseball club returned from Edina after the season finale, defeating Edina 31 to 27. The Edina Loys hosted a social evening at Winterbottom Hall with warm hospitality, and La Belle reporters say the team is the champion baseball club of northeast Missouri.

la Buexig Bfo Edina la Belle Edina Loys Fiice Winterbottom Hall Missouri

Italian Murderers Handed To Taos Sheriff For Trial

The Italian murderer Gallot and his two accomplices in the four Italians murder near Denver have been taken to Taos New Mexico by Sheriff Cook of Denver. Others of the gang are already in jail here. A special Grand Jury may be convened at a special term to speedily try all five defendants.

Gallot Denver Taos New Mexico Cook

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