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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1874

Page

2

Beecher's return sermon crowds Brooklyn church

Curro Puyvonrm in Brooklyn reports a crowded service yesterday for Mr Beecher's first sermon since returning from the White Mountains. The note indicates cautious Bank and industry updates incl Notes of Traders National Bank of Chicago and counterfeit notes, plus a Bishop burial at Davenport and the marriage of Miss Maria Ewing Sherton to Thomas W Fitch in Washington.

Tue Maria Ewing Sherton Thomas W. Fitch United States Navy Washington Archbishop Parcell Cincinnati Wood Philadelphia

Indian massacre report and fossil finds spark varied notes

News from Sheridan Station details a massacre on the Smoky Trail with three men and a woman killed and unidentified, a family Bible showing Germain Georgia as a clue, and fire damage along the trail east of Monument Station. Separate items report a new Rocky Mountain expedition finding a potential rail route into the Gunison Valley, Prof. Cope noting fossils, and a New York Tribune summary of Episcopal Diocese growth under Bishop Potter. Boston charit ies expose alleged impostors among paupers and misused charity funds, noting only 16 percent of receipts reach the poor.

Sheridan Station Kansas, Pacific Old Smoky ‘Ul Aix’ Milea Monument Station Germain Blue Ridge Georgia Rocky Mountain Lieut Wheeler Yarrow Gunison Cope United States New Mexico

Political row within Adams County Democrats threatens unity

The Adams County Democratic split centers on Greenback and Palmer currency issues. The Herald’s coverage is criticized for delays and misrepresentation as factions led by Richardson Singleton and Hesing Palmer seek reconciliation and stronger Democratic principles.

Greenback Herald Gen Singleton Col Richardson Lia Qnnine Richardson-Singleton Messia Bingtcton Herat T ‘Antil Ifsing-Prln Piper Messie Hesing- Palmer Bingleton Court House Greenback Party Fair Grounds Tax Wahia Eeck

Democratic Meeting in Tok Wata Courtroom Provokes Mixed Reactions

A Springfield era gathering of Democrats at the courthouse drew a mixed turnout and sharp exchanges. Speaker Scott Wike endorsed the Springfield platform, pressed for specie payments, and clarified that his party favors gold and silver as the currency base while rejecting greenback inflation.

Tok Wata Heaing- Palmer Arntzen Springfield Democratic State Central Committee Hesing-Palmer Arnizen Morrid Col. Richardson Scott Wike Congress Wike Mr. Wike Taz Wala United States

Wike Speech in Quincy Sparks Mixed Political Response

The report critiques Mr Wike for contradiction and non-committal currency remarks and notes his fall from grace as delivered in Quincy. It contrasts his supposed honesty with a perceived flawed survey of financial policy and questions if his address reflects his true intent.

Wike Quincy Pike County I. M. Moore Hesing- Palmer Aho Hesing-Palmer Springfield Richardson Ile Wuin Col Hesing-Palmer Democracy Richardson - Singleton

Black Crowes Nominated Nominees Swap Platforms

Adams County voters confront a political dispute as Hesing Palmer candidates Arntzen Bates and Moore are accused of dishonesty for accepting a Hesing platform then embracing the Richardson Singleton platform. The piece labels their actions treacherous and cowardly, warning they betray supporters and may sell out constituencies for votes or office.

Hesiog-Palmer -Paarly Arntzen Bates Moore Greenback Richardson- Bingleton Springfield Atep Hesing-Palmer Hesing- Palmer Adams County

Democrat Candidate Urges Experience Over Fresh Outlook

The piece argues Col Richardson offers proven Senate fitness and Democratic consistency, while Air Wike lacks legislative training and focuses on election, with Toe Wah opposed to Richardson’s views on economy. It contends the district should elect a Democrat who is honest and capable.

Richardson Senate Air Wike Toe Wah Col. Richardson

Democratic Platform Debate With German Speaker

Hon Henry Greenebaum of Chicago spoke in German critiquing the Democratic platform and urging support for the Democratic-Liberal line. The Herald notes a translation dispute over currency proposals and questions whether state platforms fully align with Greenebaum’s views on greenbacks and bond redemption.

Henry Greenbbaum Chicago Herald Greenebbaum Besing -Palmer Greenebaum Democratic Party Ohi Indiana Missouri Hesing-Palmer Democracy Springfield Ohio Tennessee Congress United Illinois Werald

Arntzen Campaign Speech Denounced for Falsehoods

A Palmer county candidate for State Senate, Bernard Arntzen, spoke at the Spring market-house to about two hundred people. The newspaper accuses him of flagrant misrepresentations of the Hesing Palmer platform and of the Chicago treasurer David A. Gage affair, urging voters to reject his false statements and noting Arntzen's alleged deliberate deception.

Ahnizens Bernard Arntzen Palmer Adams County Spring Hesing Palmer Arntzen Republican Party David A. Gage Chicago Mr. Arntzen Gage Arnizen Diok O'Hara Jive Dan O'Mara Mr. Gage Jed Spring Market-House

Herald and Chicago Times clash over Springfield platform

The Herald accuses the Chicago Times of misrepresenting the Springfield platform and calls the Times statements false. The Herald says the Chicago Call and Springfield Convention history are well known and disputes the paper’s accuracy in yesterday’s issue.

Tux Wato Herald Chicago Times Springfield Wao Chicago Tas Waia

Grangers Favor Greenbacks In Illinois Political Split

The Cincinnati Enquirer reports Hesing Palmer men note Grangers in Illinois favor an increased currency and that Democrats are split. A mass meeting for greenbacks as legal tender is set for tomorrow in Quincy, while Sherman House Democrats face strong opposition within their ranks.

Cincinnati Laquirer West Hesing-Palmer Grangers Ilinois Union Democratic Party Sherman House Illinois Friends and Advocates Quincy

Congressional Conventions Nominates In Cook County

In Cook County Congress conventions on Monday B G Caulfield C H Barrison and J V LeMoyne were nominated in the First Second and Third Districts The last two were Liberal candidates who were badly beaten and failed to secure votes marked by the contest lasting two years as CEO article notes.

Cook County B. G. Caulfield C-H. Barrison J.V. ‘LeMoyne New York Chicago Times Times The Hinchcliffe Marshall Anderson Allen Scott Wike W. M. Springer J. R. Fifteenth W. A. J. Sparks Fifth D. J. Pinckney Independent Reform Convention Tenth John C. Bagby Springfield Air Alexander Campbell East St. Louis W.R. Moriaon Anna William Hartz Ofee County McLeansboro Democratic Party Farmers’ Movement P. D. Preston Chicago 7Ames Prvesiins Independent Reform Organization J. B. Turner Storey Crow Woodcock Sons of Belial

Springfield Democratic rift over State Senate candidate Shutt

Reports say Shutt, the Hesing Palmer candidate, shifted public stance aligning with the 1868 Democratic greenback policy, fueling discord within Springfield party ranks.

Springfield Shutt Hesing-Palmer Ron Ig

Tax assessment figures show totals for state property

The record lists the total equalized value of all property at 1 341 361 943. The assessed value is 1 105 322 182 and the equalized value of lands town lots and personal property is 2 101 013 463. Included railroad property is estimated at 6 890 599.

Connecticut Town Officers Vote in First Under Registry Law

Connecticut voters cast ballots today for town officers marking the first election held under the new state registry law. The outcome will determine local leadership as municipalities implement the updated process.

Connecticut

Brigham Young in gradual convalescence reported

News in brief notes Brigham Young is reported gradually convalescing. Other items include Charles Sumner estate value at $135,000, a devastating fire in Biapilta Ontario, and various updates ranging from New York Herald pledges for polar expedition costs to fires in Circleville and St Louis. Also mentions Railroad Commissioners adjournment and political nominations in Illinois and South Carolina. Multiple brief notices cover disasters, hires, and official appointments with emphasis on notable figures and events.

Brigham Young Chas. Sumner H. Hall Salmon Falls Cheyenne Red Cloud Black Hilla Circleville Broom.com Edward Smith St. Louis Henry ‘Timipken North Sixth Street Williams United States Montgomery Alabama Billings Nebraska Perry Massachusetts Kaufman& Co New York Patterson N. J Forsyth Taney County Steamboatmen’s Convention Louisville Captaina Gould St Louis Stockdale Pittsburg Charleston South Carolina John F. Green Martin P. Delaney Curcaco Paxton Ford County Ill Journal Isaac Shepherd Swatow China C. A. Wingate J. 0. & Colby Chen Keong Wilhelm Finkiler Ghent Jno M. Thatcher M. D. Leggett Ellis Spear

Dix in mayoral frame for New York fall vote

Correspondence notes Governor Dix may carry New York City this fall. He is described as level headed, with a strong electoral showing among decent voters, while Tilden and Boss Tweed complicate his prospects. Autumn fashions and a critique of cigar-making in tenement houses are also discussed, highlighting urban life and economic strain.

New Youk Dix City of New York Tilden Tweed New York Les

Hannibal hosts county fair with livestock shows and fruit displays

The Hannibal fair grounds west of the city draw crowds by wagon and rail as exhibitors from Illinois and Missouri enter hogs horses and sheep. Premiums go to Barman Grimes McCrary Tillman Day Funk and others while the two mile race ends with injuries after a runaway caused chaos to carriages and spectators.

Hannibal HH. & Gsland WE & T Quincy Barman Wana Grimes Mlinois James ‘Shin Ge ‘Sén3 Melrose B. McCrary Payson M.L. Stewart Camp’ Point Dick” Tillman Sinois Missouri McCrary Wilgon L.F. Taft North Funk Bloomington Day Iowa Kissinger Canada St. Louis Little Round House Pilot Temple Acd Wilkes A. Jeffery D. Lewis Eng Adams County Fair Jabora Winchell Courier Hateh Fair A. Scarborough

Disappearance of Frederick A Lomelino after Chicago trip

Frederick A Lomelino, once of this city and now in New York, left on the Chicago Burlington and Quincy train September 8 with baggage checked. He planned a Chicago visit and never arrived home. letters reflect concern and fear he may have been harmed. He carried a large sum, including three $1000 bills, and a valuable gold watch and chain, attracting danger. An effort will be made to locate him if alive.

Hall Brooklyn Argus Iast Tyson Tygon Buffin’s Bay Arctic Washington Capt. Tyson Capt Livingstone Africa Bog Fish England Frederick A. Lomelino New York City Chicago Burlington & Quincy New York Prince Bismarck Kiesingen M. Jokal Bismarck James II Ngland Napoleon III Sherman Texas New Mexico Blue Army Weat Point Henry IV Harry Percy Hotspur Congress

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