The Vita Whig Report and Notice of Subscriptions
An 1876 prospectus for The Whig, promising first class news in Quincy. It outlines telegraphic reports, independence centennial events, and a reforming editorial stance while detailing subscription rates, prepaid postage, and mailing options. It notes enlargements, improved type, and a strong commercial department with complete market reports.
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Quincy
Newar
United States
Philadelphia
Wita
Tue Wita
Tur Wise
THE
WHIG
Raul
Immigrant arrivals and political chatter amid November notes
The report cites September 1875 immigrant counts for New York with 9 089 total and 4 919 males 4 100 females vs September 1874 totals 16 580. mentions San Francisco mayor Bryant as a potential Democratic presidential nominee and a Herald note on machine politics. discusses Brown enlargement plans and Navy policy amid Cuban independence talk.
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Bureau of Statistics
Pos
New York
Anata
Savings banks consider lowering interest in New York area
The New York Times reports nearby savings banks may Cut the rate paid to depositors. It notes most institutions currently pay six percent, some four or five, with higher rates tied to past reserves and mortgage profits. The suggestion is to share profits with depositors only after reserves and ensure rates stay within earnings.
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New York
New York Times
Times
United States
Henry Wilson A Noble Public Servant Passes Away
The nation mourns Vice President Henry Wilson whose long public career and opposition to slavery earned broad respect. While less brilliant than Lincoln or Johnson, he earned trust through honesty, earnestness, and a champion of justice, leaving a sorrowful void in national life.
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Cate Justien Warre
United States
Wilson
Republic
Lincoln
Johnson
Sumner
Summer
Rumors Of War With Spain Not Favored By Public
The Cuba scene shows no appetite for war with Spain despite wild rumors. Politicians idle with hopes of stoking sentiment are rebuked. Washington reports no imminent clash. treaty issues and Cuba regulations continue without precipitating conflict. Congress holds power to declare war, making swift action unlikely unless critical.
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Spain
United States
Cuba
Washington
New York
No War With Spain Promised as Cabinet Stability Cited
A political commentary asserts that Br. Fish in the Cabinet will avoid rash clashes with Spain while protecting Cuban interests. It criticizes war hawks and urges politicians without jobs to avoid enlisting with insurgents, arguing Washington will manage relations without war and ensure prudent policy.
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Washington
Prooilent
Busnioh Craberd
Gen. Grant
Br. Fish
Spain
Tilton and the Virtues: A Mocking Lecture Exposed
A satirical speaker mocks Theodore Tilton blaming him for lecturing on virtue while his own life shows hypocrisy. The piece questions consistency honesty chastity and the authority of a man who has published his wife’s letters and pursued a money claim against her alleged lover. The satire ends by asking why the devil or anyone else should teach virtue.
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Beers
Mr. Tilton
Ious
Tilton
Crossi
Woodhall
Lilton
Tue Witte
Paes Ware
Lafo, Withal
The Strange Ecclesiastical Case in a Massachusetts Town
In a mid-Maryland era tale a pastor named Jones becomes the subject of church inquiry for drunken behavior and social drinking among parishioners. Deacons visiting the pastor are lured to linger by hospitable hospitality and ample liquor, delaying their mission and leading to a notable, if lurid, account from a distant obscured town in the era.
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Oan Obscura
Moassichugu
Jones
Mir
Whisky scandal headlines and political clashes unfold
The piece reports on church questioning of Quisitora praising Mr Jones, a sharp attack on a whisky ring involving Grosvenor and Bristow, and a harsh rebuke to Georges Fishback. It notes rising customs revenue declines, higher collection costs, and a possible cut in salaries to reduce expenses as Bristow prepares to act.
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Washington
Cincinnati Wagerar Telegraphs
Georges Fishback
Obj
Induse Bristow
Billy McKee
McKee
Globs-Democrat
Bristow
Gide Democrat
Renson
Wishback
Grosvenor
George
Thay
Prinie
Bere
Treasury Department
Verdict Recedes Damages In Tam Wiigling Case
In a court session, Roxrick repeated Daniel Wilcox, proprietor of Tam Wiigling, as plaintiff, and the jury returned a verdict for the plaintiffs while damages were recessed at 4b 625. The plaintiff moved for a new trial, but the court overruled the motion.
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Ventury
Roxrick
Daniel Wilcox
Tam Wiigling
Politag Nolos and the Damouratic Pret Reappearance
A garbled report from the Vicksburg Mercury quotes a sentiment about the Democratic reappearance and past forgiveness of the North. Wisconsin Governor Taylor warns of contesting the recent election on grounds of fraud, amid disputed results and political tension.
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Politag Nolos
Vicksburg
Gov.Taylor
Wisconsin
Republican third term effort condemned by Philadelphia Inquirer
Report notes many noble red men helped boost Republican votes in northwestern counties. Congressman Holman withdraws from Democratic governor race, making ex-Congressman Niblack likely nominee with strong backing from Gen Benjamin Harrison. The Inquirer declares the third term push dead and irretrievable, says party conventions in key states oppose it, and no revival possible regardless of efforts.
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Holman
Niblack
Benjamin Harrison
Philadelphia Inquirer
Pennnsylvania
New York
Ohio
Massachusetts
Fragmented Current Notes Shows Global Quips and Oddities
A scrambled note batch lists misdeeds and curiosities from varied regions. Mentions Pinney of California, Col Brooks, Swiss and French arrests, snowball jokes, Turin papers on women doctors, a Berks County girl milking cows, Ginibard burial, a comic printer’s joke, London rotary ladies, a Chinese poet on customs, and Cologne military college exam misstatements about historical wars.
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Mr. Pinney
California
Col. Brooks
Washington
Geneva
Turin
Vassar
Berks County
Pennsylvania
Sho
Ginibard
Hin
Atlanta
Cologne
Military College
Sedan
Germany
Denmark
Winnead
Peederick William TV
Opinions of Cue Littee in a Fractured Era
A rough compilation of partisan views arguing Republicans face a weak House and will struggle in minority. The piece questions cabinet support, hints at political risk ahead, and critiques British strategy in India. It touches on education, public libraries, and the dangers of political maneuvering in governance.
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Cue
House of Congress
Phry
Donsenous
Cinchanatt
Tuli
Deccan
bin Highnewt
R- Owan
Mora
Acoas
Pibha
Iin
Perpetual nuisance inventor and public reform calls
A fragment discusses a nameless "inventor of perpetual nuisance" mocked by a newspaper, then shifts to calls for moral suasion by Moody and Sankey and a revival of civil righteousness. It cites insurance prudence, public opinion, and a Whisky Ring crime emphasis, ending with thoughts on nursing and patient care in sickrooms.
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Tio
Thuia
Guibord
Lidsburg Commercial
Moody Sand Sankey
Magiale Linpreas
Vein Fork World
New York
Triuna
York Times
North Missouri Normal School nears seventh year milestone
Krresvintr Missouri November report notes rapid attendance growth since 1868 from 110 to 668 by 1872 at the North Missouri State Normal School in Kirksville. President J Baldwin leads a robust faculty of eight, with a brick four story building housing 42 rooms, $160,000 total cost, electric clocks, heated by hot water, and grounds of about 600 acres. Local support from Adair County and Kirksville helped fund facilities and supplies as the school gains regional prominence.
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Krresvintr
North Blissouri State
Baldwin
Thi Ftustitution
J. Baldwin
W. BP. Nason
Pico Pplent
Bds. Potter
C. Dutsher
FP. Williams
Nini
ML. T. Henderson
J. J. Barnhard
Kasir Thompson
Clas
Adar
Sirksville
West
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