07 Oct 1872
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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1872
Page
1
Address Gov Ogoleshy coming to Adams and adjoining counties in this state and Missouri in this city on Thursday Oct 22. Republicans are urged to take note. Various political notes mention Spain, Cuba, and upcoming elections with local figures discussing candidacies and party prospects.
An Inside page dispatch from Kirksville describes a local institution still in its infancy but expected to grow into a large, prosperous center and to elevate Kirksville as a literary hub of North Missouri. The piece highlights pride of local friends and the state's creditability.
Governor McCormick reports Col Mason’s attack on Apache and Mohaves a decisive victory. Many murders and robberies attributed to them. several killers linked to the Wyckenburgh massacre. Cavalry struck Sept 24, killing forty, wounding and capturing many. Also notes Mormon Conference at Smithfield and infrastructure updates in Utah Territory.
Rev'Yorx Oct 6. Proctor and Den-341 convicted of burglary on the First National Bar of Jersey City were dis served today attempting to escape from Five ds of powder were found their cells, sent to them in peach cans.
Reports detail subscriptions in aid of commemorating the anniversary of the Chicago Fire with European coverage of events. Items include speeches by Secretary Boutwell at St. and court house notices, a dangerous vitriolic explosion, and hostilities against Indians. A suspect, Collins, fled with 29,000 pounds aboard a steamer to Baltimore. A cabinet meeting is planned. Cholera reports from Bombay indicate a downturn. A Stafford Northcote son dies. Paris journals deny Spanish claims against the United States over filibustering in Cuba, and relief subscriptions for Austrians abroad are noted.
The October bank statement reports a loan decline of 2 453 to 19 600. Circulation stands at 13 000 000. A Vienna Exposition committee of 29, including Prof Blake and Prof Joy, plans to showcase U S products. Baptists Hyatt Smith and Pentecost on Long Island face trial for radicalism on Open Communion.
The Oct 5 report notes the proceeds from the exposition are around 100000 dollars with 125000 dollars in guarantees pledged. A likely annual revenue could reach a million, with strong sentiment for higher support amid rising interest in the Exposition of 1878.
Carcado Oct 5 reports a memorial for the great fire with union meetings in two churches, dedication of the new Chamber of Commerce, excursion trains on several lines, and a Turidune paper from the new office. A rodeo event at Dexter Park features Chon Relickler on ten California horses racing fifty miles against fish jockeys with Canadian horses. The Californian rider finished a mile and a half ahead, two hours forty five minutes, changing mounts each circuit.
Active preparations are under way for excursionists from the South next week with lunch at the Exposition building and a grand banquet at the Galt House. Exposition Directors invite Governors of Ohio Indians Timois and Tennessee to meet Governor Leslie of Ky on October 10 for the celebration of the opening of the South and North Alabama railroad with Governors of Georgia Florida and Alabama expected. In Knoxville a Times report warns of possible conflict between Georgia authorities and U S Marshals as Gov Smith may surrender the road to receivers Haralson and Rice and, per orders, tear up rails and burn bridges if required. Sheriff of Dade county has been arrested and further trouble is feared.
Ohio voters face a test of Horace Greeley support as Democrats push a Greeley test vote for secretary of state while Republicans stage large rallies from Evansville to Georgia. Senator Wilson speaks to a 5,000 to 6,000 crowd in the Park, Mississippi official Lynch addresses a large wigwam audience, Colfax and Harrison address 15,000 in Goshen. Secretary Boutwell in St Louis outlines the nation’s finances to business leaders. In Georgia official results show Smith leading with 40,913 margin and Democrats winning most House seats so far.
The Kankakee Court House burned at 9 30 this morning and was entirely destroyed. A released prisoner is jailed on suspicion of arson as investigators confirm loss at about 50000 with 30000 insured. All records saved. A second report notes a Bayonne New Jersey nitr Tycerine blast injuring workers and causing serious injuries and a house roof collapse from flying debris.
Secretary Robeson reports new timber registration frauds discovered in New York, detailing investigations and potential official implications.
Horace Greeley and others atte nded the Liberal Club of New York third annual banquet on Saturday with Horace Greeley, Raves Xan and Dr. Buckner among the attendees. Mayor Alvord of San Francisco declined Congress nomination to stay at his post and fight monopolists.
In Kirksville Missouri on October 5 1872 a planned joint debate between Republican Judge D S Hooper and Democratic candidate W H Parcels collapsed when Parcels failed to appear. Hooper's blistering history of Parcels and the crowd noted broken political plans including a failed pole raising leaving no speakers no crowd and no events.
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