28 Nov 1872
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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1872
Page
1
Proclamations by the President and Governor of Ili nois halt work in the WHI office and cancel today’s issue, so there will be no newspaper released tomorrow. Also notes Stanley Africants alias Stanley, charged to Livingstone’s finder.
A custom set today as Public Thanksgiving traces its origins to Massachusetts and a winter frontier birth, marking gratitude of a devout people saved from starvation. It speaks to religious faith and national blessings, illustrating the freedom of our institutions.
The article expresses gratitude for the Fourth of July and Thanksgiving as pillars of our tradition. It wishes readers, whether prosperous or in need, a joyous Thanksgiving and hopes the day brings abundance and contentment to all. It notes a universal Harvest Home sentiment across classes and vocations.
Report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, meeting of the Mechanics' and Workingmen's National Council, the Erie suit, statement of Horace F. Clark, convention of Short Horn cattle breeders, and the Corner in Northwestern Gould and Vanderbilt are listed as topics. The items reflect a broad range of 19th century civic, industry, and finance concerns.
The annual report of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs defends the Grant administration changes, urging military use to curb hostile tribes and a rigid reform system as Indians submit to civilization and subsist during the transition. Statistics show 300,000 Indians in the U S with 97,000 civilized, 120,000 semi civilized, 78,000 wholly uncivilized, and forecasts of war’s end within three years.
Jay Gould attacks Commodore Vanderbilt calling him in dotage over a 1868 Erie stock deal. Gould recounts offering 50000 shares for sixty days, alleging Vanderbilt’s selling to create a panic, then delivering stock in one day. He claims Vanderbilt failed and is upset.
Baresey reports the second ballot for United States Senator with Vance 78, Merriman 20, Route 72. The vote will be taken again tomorrow.
Nov 27 dispatches from Menapuis Crxcrsmall and New Cruzass describe the epizootic advancing with improving horse condition in some areas yet hindering merchants. Streetcar service resumes slowly as farmers bring in oxen and chickens near affected stables suffer losses. Des Moines notes the epizootic ruling the region with widespread concern.
The Miami Railroad express from Cincinnati collided with a eastbound freight near Cosmodox. The engine tender and express car were wrecked. Engineer Jacob H. Gates of Newark was killed. fireman badly hurt. Other regional weather and disaster notes follow in brief.
A roundup of electoral results and incidents from multiple states. Grants majority in California cited at 18 600. Michigan official vote shows Grant 185 244 and Greeley 76 776. Alabama electors total 90 272 for Grant and 79 441 for Greeley. Other notes include fires in Valley House Lacawansa Pa and John Clerk factory North Cambridge Ma loss 30 000, strikes in Pennsylvania coal regions, a fatal arsenic incident near St Petersburg Ohio, and the German Reformed Church synod meeting in Cincinnati with Rev Dr Gerhard chosen moderator.
Dr. A. A. Amery physician and surgeon relocates his office and residence to No. 410 Maine Street, adjacent to Quincy House, with upstairs back rooms. Danishly.
The first session of the Grief District M E Conference met in Griggsville with the M E Church on the 18th and 19th inst to promote district affairs. Sermons focus on unity and pastoral work, with plans for supplying preachers and a district camp meeting. Local improvements include G M Simmons expanding the livery stable and real estate transfers amid a slow market.
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