Big Fair Speed Trials and Veteran Pool Seller Cluff
A Quincy reporter discusses the upcoming fair speed trials with veteran pool-seller Mr. C. Cluff of Buffalo. He believes most Western trotters will race in Quincy, favors the Paris mutual plan or old systems, notes strong purses and entries, and predicts high interest and attendance, with Lady Star and other noted horses slated to visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. C. Clugf
Pooler
Buffalo
Tau Ware
Chiff
Quincy House
Eporter
Mr. Cluff
Ir. Cluff
Paris
Paris Uas
Earlville
Quincey
Vair Grounds
Quincey Fair
Tom
Quincy
Lady Star
Thces
Gazette
Tudge Fullerud Clementing
National Association
Ational Association
Private Cars Move Toward Personal Railway Coaches
An editorial envisions private railway coaches owned by wealthy families offering home comforts on long journeys. It argues for bespoke car interiors with kitchen, dining, dressing, drawing, library spaces, and attendants. The piece notes potential costs and contrasts with current sleeping and dining cars while praising luxury travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
America
Carringe
Fem
Plcsura
My. Palmer
Colorado
Cane
The Bloody Chasm in Postwar Politics
A reflection on post Civil War reconciliation noting vanished sectional divisions and a seeming political ease with national unity. The piece observes rapid fading of North South hostilities, the erasure of racial politics as a political issue, and skepticism toward reformers or travelers claiming to heal old wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porton Glatett
Era of good feeling and national union urged by critics
The passage argues against sectional hatred and calls for a national union in support of free sunshine. It mocks the idea of reviving reconciliation campaigns, noting the Greeley era’s failed platform and asserting that the South rejected any candidate tied to superficial reunification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sergt. Bates
Greeley
Apeakera
Commotion in Louisville Clergy Over Priest Removals
In Louisville ky Aug 29 a clash within the Catholic clergy arose as Bishop McCloskey moved priests including Rev Father Box from St James to Bowling Green and sent Rev Father Douries to Hirdings bar. Douries fled to Rome, prompting visits by Vicar General Walher Bouchet and Chancellor Rev Father Duhn to present the case. The bishop defended the actions citing Douries failure to provide annual parish financial reports and noted appeals to Rome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisvinia
Tranfer
McCloskey
Louisville
Livelies
Vather Box
St. James
Bowling Green
Yather Douries
Hirdingsbar
Douries
Rome
Walher Bouchet
Father Duhn
Devries
Rail clash on Midland line leaves five dead
The Scotch express collided with an excursion train near Kildevick on the Midland road. Five people were killed and fifty injured, several fatally, in the accident reported Aug 29. The crash prompted urgent dispatches from London and Berlin noting rising unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marra
Tripoli
United States
Congress
London
Midland Road
Morecambre
Bradford
Kildewick
Berlin
Times
Kuojend
Russian-Turkistan
Khojend
Bourg Ia Dame
Seo d'Urgel
Alfonsista
Railways as the nation's great energizer and goal
The article argues railroads drove Western growth from Ohio and Indiana through Illinois to the Northwest. It asserts American rail expansion outpaces Europe, aiming for about two hundred thousand miles of track to boost production and national wealth.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Tlinois
Northwest
Republic
England
Europe
Amusement and Work Warn Against Overdoing Summer Rest
The piece cautions professionals to balance vacation activity with rest avoiding overexertion in physical pursuits and emphasizes adopting a lighter holiday rhythm like other nations. It argues that misusing leisure drains strength for mind and body and suggests integrating rest into every other day for lasting vigor. The article also notes sea serpent sightings near Ann Brier Canada and a tale about two Irish newspapers in Wexford sharing a lighthearted rivalry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
Fast Mail Trains Reach West with Rapid Service
The article outlines rapid mail train plans between East and West to commence next month with inaugural runs on September 16 from Chicago and New York. It notes fast delivery times to Buffalo Syracuse Albany and New York and back to Chicago, with limited engine changes. Quincy stands to gain as mail from New York and New England will arrive earlier, and further expansions may bring additional routes and earlier deliveries.
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Chicago
New York
Wth
Cleveland
Torlock
Dunkirk
Buffalo
Syracuse
Albany
New York City
Toledonth
Bangs
Ifre
Quincy
New England
Postoffica
New York Central
Lake Shore
Missy South
Ohio
Thomn
Pobus
Chiceno
Toledo
Dons
Generaes
St. Louis
Oledo
Wabash
Quincey
Kelme
Uat
Postolico Department
Judge’s valet gets a word in edgewise at Vicksburg
A prominent Republican judge in Vicksburg rebukes his valet for remarks about a radical. The servant recalls not remembering saying it but admits he might have. The exchange ends with the judge appearing satisfied by the reply.
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Vicksburg Herald
Vicksburg
Tom
Platform Timber Prompts No New Parties
A critique noting there are no new immediate issues for forming new political parties. It mocks declarations from Independent Parties in various states, calling their platforms vague and self evident, and questions their focus on protecting the “fruits of toil” for laborers.
Proclamations of War Truths Echo Political Debate
The text mocks absolute claims in wartime rhetoric and compares campaign pledges to abstract propositions. It likens political proclamations to stating that the government is republican and the Ten Commandments should be obeyed by all who profess Christianity.
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Ding
Vast Sums, Fires, Wars in Broad Range News
Corn and potatoes suffer from heavy rains in Town while foot and mouth disease spreads among cattle in Cumberland and Aberdeen. Central Hotel and Robertson building burn in Quincy Massachusetts with losses around 50,000 dollars. Judge Brady assigns plaintiff in California Bank case to seize New York assets to recover 215,900 dollars. Mills County IA Republicans nominate John G. Stone for Legislature, Des Moines County GOP renominates John T. Lear. Minnesota reports record crops of wheat, barley, oats despite rain. A four mast steamship Persian bound for Buffalo carrying 50,000 bushels corn and 15,000 bushels wheat reportedly burning near Long Point. Gutenberg mystery notes a 1422 Paris detention for assassination. Tax and revenue probes in San Francisco. Antioch distillery seized for illicit whisky. Navy reports Panama declared war on Colombia. commissions signed for several federal posts. Memphis cotton outlook grim. severe crop losses foreseen. Rail robbery near Salt Lake City yields minor goods loss. Federal marsh commission to reexamine testimony in Denver and Kansas City. Bank of California turmoil follows discovery of large uncollateralized receivables.
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Cumberland
Aberdeenshire
Jingland
Central Hotel and Robertson
Quincy
Mass
Nathaniel B. Hall
California Bank
Brady
New York State
Republicans
Mills County
John G. Stone
Glenwood
John T. Lear
Des Moines
David Leonard
Minnesota
Chicago
Buffalo
India
Long Point
Lake Erie
Winslow
Gutenberg
Paris
Mayence
Unkle
San Francisco
Clark
Antioch
Contra Costa County
Jost
Navy Department
Edward Simpson
Omaha
Btate
Panama
Government of
Columbia
Mulaney
Union Pacific
Salt Lake City
Diteer Creel
Tobly Rock
Amlene
Memphis
Tennessee
Mississippi
Arkansas
Denver
Tansas City
Kansas City
Washington
Peat
Manik
Welch
Smith
Delano
Marsh
Bank of California
Nighttime assault by highwaymen shocks city visitors
Two visitors, Peter H. Neasta of Columbus Township and William P. Weber between Camp Point and Clayton, were attacked on a city street after dark by two suspects. Weber was knocked down twice with a weapon, Neasta stabbed one assailant, and both assailants fled, leaving the scene as investigators were alerted. The attack recalls earlier robberies in the same area, with no arrests reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our City
Peter H. Neasta
William P. Weber
Columbus Township
Camp Point
Clayton
Rudbery
Tenth Street
Broadway
Spring
Neasta
Weber
Aehed Nensta
Neusta
Thocata
Yexca
Quincy
Deschigs
Georgia Troubles and Negro Plot Confessions
Promising African American defendants confess to a planned insurrection spanning nineteen counties in Georgia. A first lieutenant of a black corporal unit testified under oath about the uprisings slated for Friday, with targets described for white women and land division among black followers. Gov. Smith arrived in Augusta from Waynesboro vowing to uphold laws and protect white residents.
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Georgia
Jake Moorman
Moorman
Gov. Smith
Indian Investigation at Red Cloud Spotted Tail Agencies
Cheyenne hosts commissioners investigating Red Cloud and Spotted Tail agencies. They heard testimony from over one hundred witnesses abroad and local officials and contractors. They assess charges against agents as unsubstantiated hearsay. report forthcoming. A Worcester boy’s supposed assault story is revealed as fabrications after clothes lost swimming. Police detachments show renewed interest in the boy.
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Red Cloud
Shadow Probe Sparks Patient Quip During Exam
A doctor questions a young man who mutters a sharp remark about his own shadow. The patient then explains the offhand line, suggesting the jab is aimed at the doctor’s shadow rather than his own behavior.
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Rand
C. Cluif
the Associaton
Quincy Track
Fair Grounds
Weaver
Dexter
Butler
Cooley
Lexington
St. Joe
the Catholics
M'Clos Ky
Poreigs
Canton
Chatt’s Lake
Ann Brier
Canada
Thun
Wexford
Ireland
Bias
Gerry W. Hazelton
A. S
Wisconsin
Thos, H. Presna
Duluth
Paul C. Stetton
Detroit
Loren Listor
Alexander
Minn
Geo
Arkansas River
McNaily Lyitg
Buckabot
Miller
Chisago
Miler
Sage
Gouan
Aber
Gelcock
Cone
Worcester
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