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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1872

Page

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Campaign events mapped for closing days by Republican supporters

In Wx16e local column a series of demonstrations is planned starting Friday evening. Details include Fray Evesise speaking in German by Hon. Charles Metzner on Nov. 1, a grand Parade and Torch-light procession on Nov. 2, a Mass Meeting at the Court House on Nov. 4, and a Grand Passom Hunt across the country on Nov. 5.

Wx16e Fray Evesise Charles Metzner Turspsy Evenine

St. Louis Republican Promotes Grant Support in New York

The St. Louis Republican lauds the introduction of a Walter Presa headline in quarto form and notes a New York canvass predicting an 18,009 vote majority for Gen. Grant with leading Republicans claiming a 25,000 margin for the state.

St. Louis Republican Walter Presa Gabefel New York Grant

Retiring Supreme Court Justice FepcE News on pension

The 70 year old FepcE News on the Supreme Court nears retirement under a pension for superannuated members. Hon. Wm. Evarts is discussed as a potential successor. No registered voter may cast a ballot Tuesday without proof of residence. all legal voters are urged to register to avoid trouble.

Boards of Registration Fepce Newson Supreme Court Wm. M. Evarts

Gantz Brown Speech Praised for Fluency in Belleville

Gantz Brown delivered a ten minute speech at Belleville praised by the Republican for its fluency. The paper noted the speech would have required four hours for an ordinary speaker to deliver in the morning four column coverage.

Gantz Brown Belleville Republican

Telegraphic Items Summary of 19th Century Events

Gen J Berry of Georgetown Mo died aged 73. Brooklyn registration praised as clear. Secretary Delano to speak in St Louis Sedalia and Kansas City this week. Funeral of ex Governor Johnston of Pennsylvania held in Pittsburg yesterday. Brooklyn corner stone laid for new armory of 23d regiment. Fleet of 75 vessels at Bulislo with 50 chartered for Lake Superior ore and wheat. Memphis Savings Bank liabilities above 390000, Major Weeks offers fortune to creditors to secure 70 percent. In Macoupin county jail at Carlinville Ill, seven prisoners escaped after seizing jailor Saturday night. An attempt to lynch Osborne in Knoxville failed as sheriff moved him.

J. Berry Georgetown Brooklyn Delano St. Louis Sedalia Kansas City Johnston Pennsylvania Pittsburg Bulislo Lake Superior Memphis Savings Bank Macoupin County Carlinville Ill Osborne Matthews Knoxville

Safe Robbery at Ormsby Jewelers on John Street

ANOTHER SAFE ROBBERY. Wn Yorn, Oct 28 The cafe of Ormsby & Co., manufacturing jewelers, John street, was cracked early Sunday morning, by burglars concealed in the building over night, and robbed of over a $20,000 worth of jewelry. FATAL QUARREL. -Crernall, Oct. 28-At Lexington, Kentucky, on Saturday, William Thomas pursued his wife to the house of a neighboring woman for the purpose of whipping. The neighbor expostulated with him, when he commenced abusing her. A boy of fifteen years, coming in shot him with a revolver, killing him. ABRACTED. Meneris, Oct. 28 - James Speed, ticket agent on the Memphis & Louisville rail was garroted and robbed of a valuable watered chain, on Maine street, at 7 o'clock last evening.

Wn Yorn Ormsby & Co John Street Crernall Lexington Kentucky William Thomas New Ozeans John Henry Perry Byers Henry Ene Louis Patterson Baltimore Ellsworth House Cosenniatr David Meyer Meneris James Speed Memphis Louisville Maine Street

Hearty 3 Worth of Jewelry Stolen

A report describes a theft of jewelry valued at 3 units. The incident details remain unclear in the fragmented dispatches but indicate a bold grab and police attention.

Sherman Sickness Report From War Fronts

Gen Sherman has been taken ill Saturday but is now convalescent. A Philadelphia note from George H. Stuart, chairman of the Indian Commissioners, quotes President Grant denying any current Indian policy change and stating future changes would favor civilization and Christianization. Weather outlook predicts rain in the Missouri Valley Northwest and Lake Michigan Illinois regions with varying winds.

Philadelpaia George—H. Stuart Board of Indian Commissioners Grant Dean Sm Wasursotos Signal Service Missouri Valley Lake Michigan Iinois Lake Superior

Sunday Law Violations Reported in Carcaso

The police report ninety six violations of the Sunday liquor law in Carcaso dated October twenty eighth. Proceedings will be taken against those involved by legal means.

Carcaso

Horse disease outbreaks hit private stables across states

Reports trace a widespread equine illness in private stables from Damsen and Chester County to Boston and Rochester. Twenty-five cases in Damsen. many cities report rising cases, with horse teams and streetcars affected. Fire departments and boats show disruption as weather offers limited relief. Prices and travel are impacted as the disease spreads.

Chester County Boston Bootend Mirance South Boston Arlene Brxenawrtos N.Y Rochester Fire Department Burrato New York N. Y Baxgor Philadelphia Capes Providence

Casualties from railroad accidents and a steamer sinking

Pigta Ohio near Covington saw a freight locomotive derail from a bridge into the Stillwater River with nine cars, killing brakeman John Thomson and injuring the engineer and fireman. A Reading Railroad down passenger train collided with a coal train above Philadelphia. Edwards the engineer died after leaping from the wreck, the fireman injured, passengers frightened. Steamer Umpire reported sunk between Evansville and Cairo with few details. In Parrensos New Jersey a man named Brown was killed after being struck by a bridge while leaning from a moving express train. Emory Wheel Company mill in Leeds, Noграm Motos Mass, suffered a major fire with $40,000 loss and $15,000 insured.

Pigta Pittsburg Cincinnati and St Louis Covington Ohio Stillwater River John Thomson Pamangipas Reading Philadelphia Edwards Ger McWeesis Evansville Cairo Parrensos N.J Brown Jersey City West Patverdon Nograam Motos Mass Emory Wheel Leeds Hasimost

St Louis Fair Showcases Merkel Mersman Pianos

Merkel and Mersman of the Great Western Piano Factory display grand square and upright pianos at the St. Louis Fair, winning first and second premiums for square pianos and first for upright. Louis C. Merkel, with 15 years in St Louis and 85 years experience, touts power, tone, and finish. Catalogue and prices available. Ottawa Grader and Ditcher by Geo Cushman also attracts attention, claiming top honors at Illinois State Fair and high praise at St Louis Fair. practical, powerful excavator for large drainage and road work.

Messrs Louis C. Merkel St. Louis Europe Ottawa N. Cushman Ottawa Machine Shops and Foundry Ills Ths Nh Fevee Cushman Apuliate “ Lightnin Mill Ctr Corn Bhatia F. B.chipman Chapman Pratt & Fox Manufacturing Company Joseph T. Miller Mitchell, Stevenson & Co Pittsburgh Indiana Iowa Ohio Llinois

Trial Update in Hall Case Continues Garvey Testimony

In New Yeas on Oct 28 Garvey testified further in the Hall trial. He could not locate a mayoral note acknowledging a gift of a silver set with fox and grapes motifs. The mayor allegedly stated he hit Jess at the fox and more at the grapes. The case closed for the prosecution. Hall's counsel asked about pursuing charges, and the prosecution indicated proceeding on certain counts.

New Yeas Hall Garvey Jess

Minister Wash Burn Denies Cabinet Hope

New York October 28 minister Wash burn declared there is no foundation to rumors he will join the Cabinet. He says his visit here is not political beyond voting in his native state. United States Marshal Sharpe, after consultation with Election Sir Davenport, directs arrests of women refusing to answer questions about their male relatives and their voting rights, with many arrests planned over three days.

New York Washburn United States Sharpe Davenport

New York Horse Disease Worsens Amid Damp Weather

Oct 98 dispatch reports a worsening horse disease with damp foggy weather hindering affected animals. Rail lines cut back service as deaths rise. Ninth Avenue line shows minor improvement while total conveyance stop looms by midweek. Some officials consider using oxen to replace horses. oxen sightings cause street attention.

New Yor Ninth Avenue Board of Aldermen Eternoon Beatty Phadelbara

Ottawa fair highlights Ottawa Machine Shops exhibit

Ottawa Machine Shops and Foundry receive high commendations at the fair for a broad display of agricultural implements including the Ottawa Grader and Ditcher. Needham and associates earn honors for saviour’s implements while Dr Price’s Baking Powder shows extensive exhibits and free samples.

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