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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1874

Page

2

Will County to Hold Reunion at Joliet for Veterans

Tax soldiers of Will County plan a reunion in Joliet on Thursday the 29th inviting Veterans of the Rebellion the Mexican War and the War of 1812 to attend Tae Wimo extends best wishes and indicates the event should be successful based on early signs. The item also references railroad earnings down from last year and trade balances with Canada along with a legal dispute over a levee project and its impact on local mills and water power.

Daxizy Wilcox Will County Joliet Tae-Wimo Rockport Magers, Ropert & Co St.Louis Adams County Partica Mississippi Kingdom of Heaven God Moses Church Board of ‘Health Quincy Pilgrim Fathers Heaven

Report on Union Pacific lands patents and railroad costs

Washington reports that a commission's finding on Union Pacific land patents and completion costs may lead to settlement. The latest prospect is an agreement between the Post Office and rail interests on postal car compensation, with disagreement among railroad leaders. An open letter to Col. Richardson is published critiquing Springfield platform loyalties and political maneuvering.

Washington Secretary of the Interior Union Pacific Landa Nebraska Nevraska Menatline Aculéra Congress Land Office Pratuffice Department Barron Companier Hinckley Philadelphia Baltimore Col. Scott Philadelphia Central Jewell Messia Scott Widekley Bugestion

Fall election returns show Republicans ahead in several states

Early returns indicate Republicans carry Iowa Nebraska and Dakota Territory by sizable margins and win majorities in Ohio Indiana and Iowa. Democrats gain in Ohio and Indiana due to non political issues while temperance plays a key role. Prohibitionists run separately, affecting results across states.

Tis Jowa United Effort Democrats Grangers Anti: Monopoliats Nebraska United States Tipton Dakota Territory Ohio Indiana Independenta Iowa Carpenter

Democrats Increase Congressional Delegations in Several States

The article notes Democrats gained seats in multiple states partly due to Republican Prohibition votes shifting to the Democrats and temperance issues affecting Indian Territory candidates. It cautions that overall Democratic strength shows little net accession after a preliminary survey, despite increases in some delegations.

Wikes Footing Dominates Quincy Congressional Race

The Chrisxa Times reports MA Richardson of Quincy, the sole Democratic candidate for Congress in Minolta, has withdrawn citing Mr. Scott Wike's public speeches and private letters advocating a greenback based financial plan. The Times questions Wike's private letters while noting his public stance may abandon the party platform and leaves the public uncertain about his congressional fitness.

William A. Richardson Springfield Herald Ron Springfeld Richardson-Bingheton Messray Arntzen Bates Moore Beott Wike Wikes Chrisxa MA. Richardson Quincy Congress Minolta Richardson Scott .Wike Treasury Timesssue Scott Wike Scott Wikehee Tims Wiky Times Sr. Wike Times and Quincy Herald Scott Wike Chicago Times Wais Willan A. Hiatt the Times William A. _Titchardson Chicago The Richard On Wiké Mr. Richardson Tre Willa Air, Wike Tuk -Wuie Richerdean Carralton Carrolton Quincy’ “Herald

What It Has Cost The Republican Era

A critical response questions the Herald's claim of seven thousand million dollars spent by Republicans in thirteen years. It accuses the piece of misrepresenting figures, mocks its arithmetic, and argues the public should distrust such sensational estimates while recognizing potential bias and miscalculation.

Herald Republican Party Lehguren Washington Cppres Orsavith Bartuar Nibs Jerald

Pensive critique of government spending and party blame

The piece mocks the claimed total government expenditures from 1798 to 1873 as $6,436,122.42 and disputes the Herald’s figures. It argues Congress and the public debt arose from Democratic rebellion and asserts Republicans bear accountability, highlighting pension payments as a notable item.

Herald Fastheratician Ile Hierald Edds

Dedication of the Union Church in Quincy Description

The article reports the dedication of the First Union Congregational Society church at Maine and Twelfth streets in Quincy. It details the building’s construction timeline, architectural features, cost, and furnishings, credits contributors, and quotes Beecher and others on church purpose, Christian life, and the role of churches in society.

Political debate in Chicago Times on Eleventh District race

Chicago Times criticized Mr Richardson and Mr Scott Wike for supporting a harsh monetary policy framed as a farmer money swindle. It urged farmers in the Eleventh District to defeat Wike and avoid Rinaker, while noting Republicans in the Seventeenth District would back Rinaker.

Chicago Times Richardson Scott Wike Scott Wike Gen Rinaker Wnis

Praise Service Draws Large Evening Congregation

A dedication praise service combining song and addresses drew a full evening crowd as churches elsewhere held no service to allow societies to attend. By 7:30 the church reached maximum capacity and late arrivals could not enter. The program closed with a voluntary song led by the organ.

Bishop Baltes Confirms 200 At St Boniface And 100 At St Peter

Bishop Baltes of this diocese arrived in Unsey yesterday and delivered the rite of continuation to 200 candidates at St Boniface in the morning and about 100 at St Peter's in the afternoon. Crowds attended. ceremonies described as impressive. Tomorrow he will conduct similar rites at St Francis and St Marys for the same purpose.

Baltes Unsey St. Boniface Church St. Peter’ Church Ute St. Prancis Tormorrow Ye, Mary's

Yankton party attacked by Brule Sioux near Little Platte

A Yankton group of seven including Ortan Ogg Allen and others was attacked by Brule Sioux at the Little Platte river. Baden and Lowe were killed, Ortan and Allen injured, nine or more whites wounded or dead overall. Survivors reached Yankton describing a fifteen minute fight and the Indians retreating with fatalities. Fear spreads of a larger expedition toward the Black Hills.

Sioux Crry Iney Badenat Aud Lowe Yankton Ublick Hills

Shipping aid to cable repair and political shifts in 19th century news

The steamship Ducca of the U8 fleet begins aiding the broken cable recovery. Gen Sherman's family leaves Washington for St Louis today. John Cochran declines Republican nomination for Fifth Wisconsin District. Judge Barber substituted for Dodge County. Danvers Carpet Co storehouse in Danvers Conn burned Saturday night. loss $50,000. insurance $10,000. incendiary suspected. Glasgow University to elect lord rector on Nov 10 with active canvass. Conservatives back Disreselli, Liberals split between Foster and Emerson. Toledo Wabash & Western Railroad reelects J. Cox president. secretary Treas W. Cameau. A W White and others on executive committee. NY dispatch on grain failures notes Lathrop & Eng continue business with drafts returned. Stilwell & Co deny foundation claims and pledge to pay all debts.

Ducca Cou’s Gen. Sherman Washington St. Louis John Cochran Wisconsin Judge Barber Dodge County Danvers Carpet Company Danvers Conn Glasgow University Disrselli Foster Ralph Waldo Emerson Toledo, Wabash & Western Railroad Company New York J. 1. Cox Toledo F.-.ham Lathrop Lathrop & Eng House Stilwell & Co

Vigor of Mind and Body Diet Advised in True Flavor Extracts

An old advertisement extols daily use of sunbolted wheat flour to boost vigor of mind and body. It claims blood derived from such food is pure and healthy, recommending mixing Price's Cream Baking Powder with flour and water to bake gems or biscui­ta, using True Flavoring Extracts of Vanilla, Nectarine, and other flavors for a wholesome meal.

God Christ Ceniur Pather Dreas Avidin Jesus Inga House of God Earth Church of ‘Christ Jesus Christ Sturtevant Jacksong Mr. Anderson

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