The Quincy Whig aims to be a first class newspaper
A historic prospectus outlines The Quincy Whig as a top tier Illinois paper with telegraphic reports from the Associated Press and wide circulation. It promises clean content, full market coverage, and robust advertising value led by Dan ie l Wilcox the proprietor. Notices discuss river engineering and port works, including bar formation and jetty construction, withBoard of Engineers deliberations on Ends and long term river navigation plans.
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Quincy
Illinois
Tae Wuia
Preas
Commercial Department
Tie Wuta
New York Foreign Commerce Figures for Last Week
General merchandise imports total 5,770,713 with produce exports 4,146,812 and specie exports 53,175. Year to date imports reach 21,477,020 while exports of produce total 66,812,641. Specie exports this year sum to 61,763,772, compared with last year’s 341,429,512.
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New York
Immigrant Arrivals to New York Drop in May
May total arrivals to New York stand at 61,000 through September 1, with May alone at 56,054 in 1872. Last month’s arrivals were 7,640, down from 11,868 a year earlier, as the year’s first part shows a one third decline. Unfavorable news back home, especially to laboring classes, is blamed. Irish and Germans delayed, Italian immigration at a standstill, while Russians show some influx. A Russian group exchanged roubles for $100,000,000 at Castle Garden.
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New York
Castle Garden
Westward cattle sales signal Western farm prosperity
The Pittsburg Commercial notes high prices for short-horn cattle across the West with fancy cows selling at up to 2 000 pounds and 3 000 dollars and common stock at 125 to 150 dollars. The piece calls Western farmers prosperous and investing in blooded stock to improve herds, while questioning the wisdom of such extreme prices.
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Pittsburg
Plans for Eads jetty system on Mississippi River
New York dispatches report Board 9 of Favineers chaired by Capt Eada with presidential approval approved plans to build a jetty system at the South Bend of the Mississippi River. Secretary Whitcomb says little doubt remains on success if jetties are built, predicting deeper navigable channel at river mouth. Engineers note potential above water effects and current confinement to deepen the channel.
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New York
Eada
Mississippi River
Whitcomb
Eads
Nyaten
Boston City Collector's Real Estate Tax Auction Report
The Boston papers published a long list of property advertised for sale due to unpaid taxes. Many buildings are two years old in outlying wards Dorchester Brighton West Roxbury and Charlestown. Speculators bought pasture lands during annexations and future growth left the city with nearly 2,000 unoccupied houses unpaid taxes.
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Boston
Dorchester
Brighton
West Roxbury
Charlestown
Incrustation Control Hints From Zinc and Iron
A Troy Times report details experiments on boiler incrustation showing zinc and iron interact electrochemically. Zinc acts as negative pole, gradually consumed, protecting iron from oxidation. Article links to a Newark celluloid factory fire and describes celluloid composition, properties, and fire hazards.
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Troy
St. Laurent
Dangers of Celluloid Highlighted by Newark Fire
The Newark manufactory fire showed celluloid burns intensely but does not ignite readily, causing smoke inhalation injuries to firemen. A newspaper warns the material is very dangerous until chemistry lowers its combustibility, hoping science will render celluloid safer for widespread use.
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Newark
N. J
Zaanranee Monitor
Phinn
Technologiat
Court House Location Debate on Jefferson Square
The Common Council approved a resolution to convey Jefferson Square with a clear title to the county for a courthouse site in exchange for the county relinquishing any reversionary interest in Market Square. The editorial urges county board members to back Jefferson Square, noting Market Square’s unsuitability and the public interest in a swift decision to settle the courthouse location.
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Alemdy
Common Council
Jefferson Square
Market Square
Inflation dispute rocks Pennsylvania Democracy platform
The New York press analyzes the Pennsylvania Democratic State Convention, condemning inflationist influence and predicting inflation to dominate the national platform. It cites Ohio and Pennsylvania victories as signaling a likely inflationary stance at the forthcoming Democratic National Convention and a pivotal issue in the presidential campaign.
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New York
Pennsylvania Democracy
New York Fierald
Pennsylvania
Hierald
Democratic Party
Ohio
Democrats
Pennsylvyania
Question of national honesty in Republican stance voiced
The passage asserts the necessity of confronting national honesty as an inescapable issue. It states the Republican party will accept and meet the honesty question frankly and fully, with no doubt or room for evasion, marking it as a central political moment.
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Republican Party
Specie Resumption Plan Weighs on Treasury Actions
A Treasury Department discussion centers on Bristow’s plan under the Specie Resumption Act. Congress would authorize a loan up to unconverted legal tenders, secured by low-rate bonds for bank circulation, with gold reserves increased and banks urged to hold gold. The Syndicate has subscribed to most of the five percent bonds, eyeing a $300 million four and a half percent issue.
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Treasury Department
Bristow
Congress
Washington
United States
Europe
Exposition prep urged for Quincy week begins
The piece warns only four days remain to finish preparations for the Quincey Exposition focusing on industrial and art displays. It appeals to local manufacturers artisans and merchants to contribute more to enlarge displays and attract thousands visiting next week, citing Chicago and Cincinnati as examples of strong expositions benefiting a city.
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Quincey
Quincy
Chicago
Cascinnati
Exposition praise links Cincinnati to Quincy growth
The piece argues Cincinnati pioneered city expositions boosting national stature and urges Quincy to stage a similar display of its industries, arts, and commerce. It warns hoteliers and restaurateurs to prepare for a large influx during the fair week to avoid shaming the city with shortages.
Inflation movement and gold market shifts ahead of Pennsylvania convention
The piece notes gold prices fluctuating in New York as the Pennsylvania Democratic platform surfaces. It cites The New York Times and The New York Journal claiming the platform demoralizes foreign exchange, disrupts trade, and inflates concerns among bankers. It warns inflation could drive prudent capital locks, tighten times for workers, while speculators anticipate gains.
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New York
New York Times
Jerald
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Merald
Fragmentary 19th century notes on figures and places
A garbled column of items mentions a sea serpent opening a Lake Ontario branch, General McClellan returning from Europe, Booth sea bathing at Gloucester, Hamlin labeled assassin of cheap postage, John S. Morton donating 10000 to the Centennial Pond, and other scattered references to public figures, petitions, and remarks on Westminster Abbey and religious reconciliation.
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Currenu
Lake Ontario
General McClellan
Europe
Pau Jonius Crutus Booth
Gloucester
Miss
St. Louis
Mr. Hamlin
John S. Morton
Philadelphia
Centennial
Matt
Carpenters
Edward $. Stokes
Tilden
Grant
Long Branch
Courthouse Question Studied At Adams County Meeting
The September Adams county board of supervisors met at 2 30 p m with Chairman Hendrickson presiding. Members listed included Tenhaeff Strickler Benton Weaver Raddell Hendrickson Bailey Craig Huddleston Kelley Maurice Vickers Carr Grammar Hair Altmix Winkbeenan Wood Richardson Parkharst Turner and Waldhaus A petition from Gen J W Singleton sought 500 for road improvements near the Fair Grounds The courthouse location debate continued with plans from architects under review A motion to reconsider location failed 15 to 16
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Adams County
Hendrickson
North East
Charles Tenhaeff
Houston
Lewis Strickler
Keene
Joel Benton
Lima
Joseph B. Weaver
Ursa
John M. Raddell
Mendon
Janws H. Hendrickson
Honey Creek
Peter G. Lorn
Camp Point
Quincy
B. P. Berrian
CD. Avice
M. Heiderich
John Altmix
Wm. Winkbeenan
Samuel Wood
W. A. Richardson
J. Parkharst
I. H. Turner
Waldhaus
Richardson
J W. Singleton
Committee On Roads and Bridges
Slander Suit Testimony at Vermont Street Church Trial
Testimony on General Prentiss charges resumes at the Vermont Street Methodist Church with A T Stone as first witness. He confirms acquaintance with Rev Hoffman, notes visits to Hoffmans home, recalls no improper conduct, but mentions hearing rumors. Stone left the city August 7 for railroad business, unaware he was needed. Additional witnesses W Putnam and Miss Pet Stone expected. prosecution energy noted with rebuttal to follow.
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B. M. Prentiss
Vermont Street
A. ‘St. Stone
Hoffman
Owever
B. & M. Railroad
Gen. Prentiss
Mr. Stone
Putman
Miss Pet Stone
Ptaud
Sherman address at Indiana veterans reunion in Rockville
Gen Sherman told Indiana soldiers at their Rockville reunion that the nation is a united whole with states maintaining distinct rights. He endorsed Morton's view that the Civil War was just and must be taught to children. He warned Southerners not to glorify rebellion as younger generations come of age.
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Sher
Sherman
Indiana
Rockville
Morton
Georgia
South
McEstor
Ex Governor Kirswood and Metrary Speak in Council Bluffs
In Council Bluffs Counco Brures Indiana report Ex Governor Kirswood and Hon Geo N Metrary delivered aperches yesterday to a large audience. The Latter Day Saints Conference for the United States adjourned this morning after ac cession active dia.
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Counco. Brures
Kirswood
Geo. N. Metrary
Latter Day Saints
United States
Tive Diya
Will County crowd at New Lenox camp meeting hears promise of harvest
About 3,000 people gathered at the New Lenox camp meeting in Will County. Some twenty to thirty converts reported as Moxexa offers an abundant crop. Forecaster Gorn expects a week of favorable weather to secure the yield against late fronts.
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Moxexa
Will County
New Lenox
Gorn
Duel Between Lawyers Near St Louis Reports No Blood Drawn
A duel occurred near Louis, Missouri, between lawyers G D Grismor and J H Mineke on Saturday. No blood was shed. Mineke fled to avoid arrest, believing he had killed his opponent while the pistol only contained powder.
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Br Louis
G. D. Grismor
J. H. Mineke
Mineke
Tie Man
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