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Quincy
Illinois
Tom Ware
Associated Press
Commercial Department
Tre Wuta
Republican Convention to Nominate County Officers
A Republican convention with ten delegates from each township and ward in Adams County will meet at the Quincy courthouse on Monday October 11 1675 at 2 pm to nominate candidates for Treasurer and Surveyor and handle other proper business. Delegates from townships vote Monday Oct 9 at 4 pm and ward delegates Saturday Oct 9 at 7 24 pm for central committee positions. Soseri Ronors4, Chairman Ava L. Laxacpon, Secretary.
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Heapquantens
Adams County
Crntuan
Comsatren
Quincy
Adamos County
Monxpary
Republican Central Committee
Soseri Ronors4
Ava L. Laxacpon
Texas Convention Proposes DUI-Free Judging Rule
The Texas Constitutional Convention considers forbidding judges prosecutors and jurors from officiating while intoxicated, marking a step in the right direction. The measure aims to curb impaired judicial actions and strengthen courtroom integrity.
Baltimore School Board considers pensions for long-serving teachers
The Baltimore School Board proposes pensions for public school teachers with at least thirty years of service who, by age, cannot continue duties. The Iowa campaign heats up as election day nears with Republican speakers including Samuel J. Kirkwood George G. Wright James Harlan Hiram Price George W. McCrary Cav G G Carpenter H O Pratt J W MecDil J Fred Meyers J B Young LB R Sherman and M B Castle.
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Baltimore School Board
Iowa
Samuel J. Kirkwood
George G. Wright
James Harlan
Hiram Price
George W. McCrary
G. G. Carpenter
H. O. Pratt
J.W. MecDil
J. Fred Meyers
J. B. Young
LB. R. Sherman
M. B. Castle
Prefers Publicity and Public Sentiment to Curb Rail Rates
Cuanors Francis ApaMs told the Northern Wisconsin Fair in Oshkosh that legislative control of railroad rates is a failure. He urged absolute publicity of railroad accounts and strong public sentiment as the best remedy against the abuses of rich corporations.
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Cuanors
Francis ApaMs
Oshkosh
Indignant Demand Over Open Letter From Bristow
A citizen notes that Mr Bristow has not answered an open letter and implies the secretary handles many important matters, leaving little time to hear about deceased individuals. The tone suggests frustration with delays and a call for response.
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Mr. Ham
Mr. Bristow
Temperance Party in Wisconsin Falls From Ballot
A temperance candidate declined to use his name in connection with the party. The Temperance party in Wisconsin appears out of contention this year as both principal candidates have declined, leaving the party without a viable ticket.
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Wisconsin
Temperance Party
Wipconsin
Union Pacific reports big gains and debt-free growth potential
The annual report of the Government Directors of the Union Pacific Railroad shows an increase of 41,275,500 in gross receipts and 1,576,024 in net earnings over 1974. It also states the road could double current business without increasing bonded debt, and thus has reason to pay its debts to the Government.
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Union Pacific Railroad
Inventive device aids map topography by Dro. Mo Tower
Dro Mo Tower of Washington introduces a novel instrument aimed at simplifying gate tinting of small areas on maps. The device promises a clearer topographic outline for selecting counties across states like Pennsylvania or Ohio, guiding users through complex county delineations with a network of intelligible points.
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Dro. Mo Tower
Washington
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Power
Postal Guide Adds Useful List of Town Names
A system capable of applying to any list of town or county names has been introduced into the United States Official Postal Guide from Hurd and Houghton. It will appear in the October number, enhancing the guide's accuracy and fullness of information.
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United States
Hurd & Houghton
Bank failures and creditors face dire claims in New York and Boston
In the matter of Third Avenue Savings Bank New York depositors may recover only about 50 percent of 31 310 000 due. The lumber firm Shephard Hall Co Boston reportedly failed with Liabilities 11 100 000. Leo Surphard the bankrupt Boston publisher offers 20 cents on the dollar with liabilities 625 277 and assets 1 532 306.
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Third Avenue Savings Bank
New York
Lumber Srm
Shephard, Hall & Co
Boston
Leo& Surphard
Hayden survey finds ancient American civilization vestiges
A New York field correspondent notes the Hayden surveying expedition in Arizona uncovers numerous relics from a remote era. The letter argues the Western Continent may be older than the Eastern in geological terms and points to evidence of a once advanced civilization now extinct, with Hayden Survey uncovering many vestiges of cultivated arts.
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New York
Hayden
Arizona
New World
America
Hayden Survey
Worcester dog tax funds public library effort
The article notes Worcester Mississippi directs dog tax proceeds to the public library and hints Quincy could gain. It argues a round tax on local dogs could better support a first-rate library, though it stops short of urging an increased levy.
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Worcester
Quincy
Battell Murder Case Deliberations and Juries
The coroner's jury today found no new evidence in the Battell murder case and no clue to the killer. The chief of police hinted at information that may yield results, prompting adjournment to next Thursday. Quincy faces a troubling spike in crime affecting its reputation.
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Battell
Quincy
Mississippi Democrats denounce Gov Aes and urge steadfast reform
The Democratic Central Committee of Mississippi issues a flowing address accusing Gov Aes of trying to tarnish the state's name while praising Mississippi for peace, lawfulness, and order. It calls the public to maintain zeal and determination to rescue the state from supposed adventurers and their allies, urging patience with resolve.
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Democratic Central Committee of
Mississippi
Gov. Aes
Union
Navigation perils draw lessons from Great Lakes losses
Last Wednesday night repeated ship mishaps on the Great Lakes add to a year of vessels failing during navigation. The piece cites the Equinox Mendota and Evening Star, urging stronger inspection, a better life-station system, and safer craft to protect life and property along the Northern lake highways.
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Great Lakes
Lake Michigan
Plimsoll
Congress
Methodist Conference Aims to Clear Ex Parte Claims
Yesterday's Meth odist Episcopal Conference in Springfield heard reports on a controversy over an ex parte statement in a local church affair. Rev Hoffman Tor urged that members receive copies of Waite s paper to avoid biased debate and preserve fair discussion within the assembly.
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Methodist Episcopal Conference
Springfield
Hoffman Tors
Charges and regret over Hoffman’s credibility voiced by Gen Prentiss
The Ware condemns Mr. Hoffman for his alleged falsehoods, stating there is no room for doubt about at least one charge. It expresses regret that his actions have given the world cause to lose confidence in his word.
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Gen. Prentiss
Hoffman
Chicago revival movement aims to spark faith without Moody
In Chicago pastors debate reviving the city with a large outreach using star performers while Moody and Sankey would assist if needed. They argue over cost and timing, urging home-field effort first, to prove revival can rise without depending on Moody.
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Chicago
Moody
New England
Exposition Building
Sankey
Cantern
The County Seat Fight Arouses Quincy Citizens
A Saturday courthouse meeting warns of threats to move the county seat to Coatsburg. Quincy must mobilize voters, organize a campaign, and counter Coatsburg’s growing support. Officials report 4,600 signatures for the election and note outer suburbs may favor Coatsburg, with efforts to rally Quincy towns and citizens.
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Coatsburg
Quincy
Contsburg Fron
Coatsbury
Quincey
Auloiance
Earch
Entireounty
Revival of Trade Against Inflational Hype
The passage argues that after speculative excesses and a credit crunch, economies contract and then recover through prudent spending. It warns inflation advocates and casts a revival of commerce as practical rejection of inflationary ideas, noting revived trade signals a broader shift away from inflation.
County seat dispute looms in forthcoming election
The text suggests a county seat removal movement could dominate the upcoming election. It questions candidates' links to the issue and notes the priority of the county seat question if it rises to prominence, with more clarity expected soon on which side the yesterday's nominees align.
Dr Innis Returns to Vicksburg in Major Chancery Suit
The Vicksburg Herald reports Dr S B Innis returns to Vicksburg after weeks in Canada tending a large chancery suit for 14,000,000 pounds. The case, drawing attention across England, pits Dr S B Innis and his brothers against rival claimants connected to the 1839 death of Lady Jane Innis and the inherited estates in Stow Scotland. The suit has lingered since 1862, with a recent hearing delaying further action to the next Ottawa term.
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Vickburg Herald
S. B. Innis
Vicksburg
Canada
England
Jane Innis
Innis
Stow
Scotland
Sidney B. Innis
8. J. Innis
Ottawa
Newton Booth Divides Inflationist Debate in 1876
The Sacramento statement that Senator Newton Booth backs Ohio inflationists is questioned by The New York Herald. It argues Booth should not seek the Vice Presidency on an inflation platform in 1876, noting the party will not nominate a hard money state candidate.
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Tur
Sacramento
Newton Booth
Ohio
New York Herald
United States
Philadelphia
Minnesota
Dubuyne
Taylor
Wisconsin
Capt. Farr
Volks Zeitung
Green Bay
Wis
Reform Party
Sacramento Fee
Booth
California
Ohio Democracy
Alabama
William D. Kelley
Atlanta
Gna
Merald
New Orleans Picayune
Ard
Money Men
New York
Pennsylvania
Democratic State Committee
Democratic Party
Autumnal Leaf Parties and Steam Street Cars
Current notes survey pipping times for stove prep and autumn social trend. Mentions attempts to revive steam street cars in Philadelphia, Massachusetts cod liver oil from dog fish, and a Western Press Convention vote on whiskey labels. Also notes book writings, oyster demand for New York gastronoimists, sugar farming in Colorado Valley, and political campaigns with scattered local commentary.
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Philadelphia
Massachusetts
Matilda Fletcher
George Alfred Townsend
New York
Temperance
Pather
United States
Kansas
France
Liverpool
Colorado Valley
Texas
California
Septanber
Department of Agriculture
Camden
Marine
Paris
Peter Reid
Bridie
Caley
Blairgow- Rey
Tnt
Georg Te. Fox
Panton Mule
Curious Odds and Ends From An Early Newspaper
A jumble of quirky notes shows social foibles and fashions. A Detroit journalist hopeful is teased about writing about mothers-in-law. Insanity rumors rise in several states as hiring trends reveal singing maids. Indianapolis reports pupils delivering blotting pads bearing insurance ads. Shep Leffler visits the State Fair in Keokuk to study machinery. Oxford University Press peddles novelty prayer-books with belt chains and a mirror idea for fashionable ladies.
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Lear
Detroit
Indianapolis
Shep Leffler
Keokuk
John Irish
Shep
Virginia
Oxford University Press
Oxford Press
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