Summary of Washington dispatches and city issues
Governor Edward Roger confirms completion of President Grant's first draft message. Gen. McConkey promoted to Major General after Gen. Meade’s death. Springfield Register questions reform under current administration, implying no reform under a Greeley administration. Chicago’s Sunday law gains traction with 16 violations reported the prior Sunday, amid Local officials resisting enforcement. Quincy council opposing enforcement of own ordinances.
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President Greiys Turbulent Health Rumor
A telegraph rumor claims Mr Grei ys mental condition worsened by the recent campaign and domestic trouble provoking deep concern among friends. The note suggests supporters of his rivals view his illness as proof that national interests opposed his Presidency.
Sermon on Sunday Liquor Laws at Unitarian Church
The article presents Rev. F. L. Hosmer's sermon delivered at the Unitarian Church on Sunday evening. It discusses the enforcement of Sunday liquor laws, and references the City Council's recent action on the subject. The text praises the sermon’s close reasoning on the legal aspects and invites general perusal despite private opinions.
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Missouri state officers vote tally headline
The official Missouri state officer vote shows Siernor Henderson leading with 156,014 and Woodson's majority over Johnson at 157,040. Johnson’s statewide majority stands at 36,504 with Weigel’s secretary total 158,142 and Weigel’s margin 39,523. Salmon’s treasurer race lists 157,334 over Draper 120,402 with 152, Br 152. Auditor Clark leads by 3 with 156,376 and Salomon’s 27,233.
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Col John Hay to Lecture on Phases of Washington Life
Col John Hay former Secretary of the American Legation at Madrid and Lincoln's private secretary will speak on Phases of Washington Life at the Opera House Saturday evening. The Chicago crowd hailed the lecture as delightful and instructive in the Star Course with anecdotes of Lincoln Seward and other leaders. The audience in Quincy is invited to welcome the author of Little Breeches Banty Tim and Jim Bludso.
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British Troops Withdrawal and Global Affairs
News briefs report withdrawal of British troops from San Juan and election contests in Louisiana, alongside contrasting reports on Mr Greeley and Sunday law enforcement in Chicago. Include notes on steamer H M Shreve burning and Osage land dispute warnings. Also mentions slave trade suppression plans near Zanzibar and European political turbulence.
Sunday liquor law arrests rise in city enforcement
The police report sixteen arrests for Sunday liquor law violations and indicate the ordinance can be enforced. Personal Liberty League leaders doubt repeal of the State Liquor law. Minister Washburne hosts a social dinner at Tremont House with prominent attendees including Senator Logan and Gov. Oglesby.
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PRESIDENTS MESSAGE AND GENEAL MEADE CHANGES
Washington reports the president's rough message avoids general amnesty, with cabinet consideration planned. Gen McDowell named major general to Meade's department, Hancock to the Atlantic, and Terry to Dakota. British forces leave San Juan per Berlin decision. Greeley health rumors denied. Washburne reception planned at Union League Club with high officials invited. Boston and New York notes follow with insurance, Erie dealings, and local crimes.
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Condition of Mr. Greeley
A New York morning paper reports Horace Greeley is insane and an inmate at White Plains asylum. Whitelaw Reid says Greeley has long been medically treated, is eccentric, and nervously prostrate since his wife’s death, with no sleep for months before.
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Osage land dispute erupts in Parsons Kansas
A report from St. Louis says 40 to 50 Osage settlers visited Parsons Kansas on Saturday night and forced the clerk at Hilmont House to reveal the 100m of Mr Parson chief of the land department of the Missouri Kansas and Texas Railway. They dragged him out intending harm but he escaped and fled to Sedalia. The action stems from Interior Department decisions awarding lands to the M K & T Railway company.
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Louisiana Election Fraud Allegations Raise Free Institutions
The Tribune notes reports of fraud in Louisiana and the shift from Greeley to Grant. It urges punishment for tampering with returns and asserts that no candidate should corrupt the people's will or its recording.
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Steamer H. M. Shreeve Burns at Chester Coaling
Wolf reports the steamer H. M. Shreeve burned at Chester Saturday night while coaling. No lives were lost. Casualties described as minimal with limited details available.
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The Horse Epidemic Strikes Mezurais and Towns
Rainy conditions grip Mezurais as horses vanish from streets and business stalls suffer. In Towa Crry the horse disease lasts a week, closing livery stables while carts and hearses are pulled by men. The outbreak spreads westward from farms toward Meru, deranging local life.
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Wisconsin vote shows Grant leading by 18498
The dispatch reports Grant's Wisconsin majority at 18498 amid a stream of political and social notices. It notes Judge Ichabod Irwin of Urbane Ohio ill, Crease dies at Little Rock, mansions and industry updates, and local civic movements across cities including New York Cincinnati and Argenta.
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