22 Nov 1872
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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1872
Page
1
Reports describe a disastrous Galva fire on the C B and Q line north of Galesburg early yesterday morning. Estimated loss reaches 500000 with only 175000 insured. Fire devastates three quarters of the town, prompting emergency measures and relief considerations.
The Jacksonville correspondent reports a newly dug grave in a deep woods near Mt Sterling causing local excitement. The site, hidden by hazel brush, appears freshly dug for a person about six feet tall and deep, with patrols keeping watch to uncover the mystery surrounding the unusual burial.
Old citizen Timothy Lynch dies in Elgin Illinois while Lieut Fred Grant ordered to lose his regiment. A Queens Victoria statue is presented in Quebec. Henry Vilas, son of Madison judge, found dead in bed. Stokes to be defended by new counsel in next trial. MM Donnie Finberg Cong from 11th Pennsylvania dies at Mauch Chunk. Two Brooklyn grain storehouse walls collapse killing two firemen and wounding one. Rev Simon J Fuller rector of St Pauls Syracuse dies aged 36. Pension agent appointment at New Brenzel Fortenbaugh gallery. Wife of Dr B F Hardy, physician at Ray Broadison, seeks neuralgia cure. Army of the Cumberland reunion held in Ohio with notable attendees. Thomas report raises $6 000 to $7 000 in collections. Address delivered by Tess and Gen T Woods. Contention to stay in session Thursday.
London dispatch denies a report from New York that Thiers and changes in the French government prompted resignations. The item notes no rumor of Thiers resignation, and summarizes other items from Europe including Orleans restoration bill, London Tower constable installation, and Ohio River improvement convention actions.
A Washington dispatch notes calls to withdraw currency to 25 million dollars and redistribute in states with excess, while keeping reserves intact. Also mentions cabinet reshuffle timing and a libel suit by Col W Penn against John W Forney, with Grant drafting a message to Congress.
In Madison, Wisconsin, Minister Washburne, visiting, states he will not seek a Senate or Cabinet position and plans to return to his Paris post in December.
News brief from Philadelphia announces the Centennial Board of Finance subscription books opening across the United States with Jay Cooke & Co. and Drexel & Co. as general agents. Other items include canal policy resolutions in BerraLo and local trade notices on leather, wool, and a wrongful death suit in New York. The Army of the Cumberland reunion in Darron, Ohio is noted with a grand banquet at Music Hall.
In St Louis on November 21 Mrs Lucy Stone Blackwell led the American Woman Suffrage Association meeting. The Executive Committee noted appeals to both major parties by the National Conventions, with the Liberal Convention ignored and Republicans showing sympathy, signaling future triumph with the GOP. Speakers included Miss Eastman Mrs Langley and others. The association elected Col T W Higginson president with Julia Ward Howe and Mary Livermore among vice presidents.
The Iowa Minnesota North Pacific Railroad Company began a suit at Newton charging D L Clark L C Wintera F H Griggs and others with malicious prosecution seeking 100000 in damages. In Kansas City Judge Philander Lucan of Liberty Missouri was arrested for drunkenness disorderly conduct and carrying concealed weapons.
In San Francisco on November 21 about 2000 people gathered before Platt's Hall and at Mrs Fair's Kearny Street residence. She asked the police for an escort to the lecture on Wolves in the Fold but was advised against appearing publicly. The crowd was boisterous and threatening while police attempted to keep the peace with minimal escort.
The article reports Governor Warmoth signing a law altering election returns and a forthcoming promulgation by the governor, aiming to end current returning board contests. It notes Orleans Parish judicial officers commissioned, a December special legislative session, Arkansas and Boston election items, a Harvard College fund total, a calflagration at Galva Ill, and the Boston fire with extensive property loss and 19 buildings destroyed, largely tenements.
reports from Cincinnati New Allegheny Memphis and Carcaso on November 21 describe the equine disease as moderating in some areas while increasing in others.Weather damp and cool is noted to aid spread and streetcar services in West District were restored.
An 89 year old Morristown, New Jersey born attorney is noted in a vague report. He refused to admit guilt and invoked advice of counsel. The item mentions a disappearance involving a Louisville merchant who had about 5000 in cash and was visiting a night clerk at Brandreth House.
New York dispatch reports H F Sacetzer resigning as Atlantic and Great Western RR manager after paying over 75000 to Gen McClellan who exposed him for diverting company receipts. Great Western secretary at Meadville conducting a full inquiry while Sweetzer’s guilt is denied by friends. Jealousy and murder tied to Westport incident in Massachusetts with Albert Smith shooting Sacketts man. King charged with willful murder in the Anthony F O Neill homicide case as coroner hearings proceed.
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