Courthouse Site Deed Powers Approved by City Council
The Quincy City Council in a special session authorized the Mayor and Clerk to convey Jefferson Square to Adams County for courthouse construction and to purchase Market Square lot No.5 for up to 6000, with a concurrent deed to be delivered with the Board of Education. A heated debate followed over procedure and timing.
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Jefferson Square
Smyth
Aldrich
White
Manson
Steinbach
Jones
Thusman
Menke
Farrell
Heine
Mikesell
Pitney
Als
Quincy
County of
Adams
Illinois
County of Adams
City of
Hlinovis
Asid
Adama
Board of Education
Ald
Tane
Occasson
Ayer-Alds
Jefferson Square Courthouse Plan Stirs Board Meeting
The Board of Education held a special session to decide on the Jefferson Square site for a new courthouse. President Benneson and all members present. debate over funding, deed details, and possible relocation. plan to convey the north half and reserve the rest for county use. Thursday adjournment set to allow attendance at the fair.
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Board OF Education
Jefferson Square
Benneson
Macfall
Board of Supervisors
Demaree
Levi
Ssigael Lesem
Duker
Grantora
Quincy
Adams
Buate of
Alinais
Jefferson Equare
Adaus
Burte
City of
Hebouls
Thureday West
Amd
Building plan for courthouse by Architect Mokeun approved
Architect Mokeun designed the courthouse plan that was adopted by the Supervivors, solidifying the building project.
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McKean
Mokeun
Supervivors
Historic county building describes grand 4-tower design
Architectural description details a brick public hall with two stories and a basement. It covers 105 by 170 feet, houses county offices from circuit court to records vaults, heated via indirect steam and extensive ventilation. The plan includes Corinthian porticoes, iron doors, vaults, and a domed stair to the dome with a fireproof, ornate interior.
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Circuit Cork
Recorder
Law Courty
Circuit Court
Grand Jury
Description of Iron and Slate Roofed Dome Structure
The structure described features an iron covered arl and a slate roof on plaster with a tin covered deck atop. The dome is iron on plaster with a base 33 feet square, first story diameter 30 feet, second story 24 feet, dome proper 21.6 feet, and a top lantern 5.6 feet in diameter.
Davenport youth Swann tied to string of horse thefts
Davenport Gazette reports William Swann a 22 year old resident linked to multiple horse and cattle thefts. He faces bonds for heifers stolen from Bailey Davenport, selling stolen stock, and a horse recovered from H. S. Lower. Police track more losses across Davenport and Cordova with Swann’s family ties noted. The piece details prior arrests and ongoing investigations into thefts tied to the pasture at Bailey Davenport's.
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Davenport
William Swann
Thin City
Marshal Hawes
Bailey Davenport
J. J. Copp
Swann
Frank Bucher
Capt. Copp
Alex Steel
Enq
Ar. Steel
Mr. Steel
Lower
Steel
Mr. Lower
Honda
Cooper
Jackson Blackburn
Cordova
Blackburn
van Horn
John Oilweiler
Mr. O
Inoff
Mr. J
Jacob Keiser
Mr. K
Mr. T
Hartzell
Brown
Zilly Swann
Walcott
Ohlweiler
E. W. Swann
Rock Inland
Swanny
Cage
Government pastry and Rhode Island labor strikes
The piece jokes about a London style sign for a "Pieman to the President" and mocks American republican purity. It then warns Rhode Island of a potential general strike, arguing that mill owners and political magnates control economy and banks, risking ruin. urges universal suffrage, fair labor treatment, and protection of savings to avert disaster.
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Rhode
Rhode Island
Pandor
Itc
The Guibord Controversy Letter from Montreal Bishop
The Bishop of Montreal writes to Catholics on the Guibord controversy noting it may be possible under English authority to bury Guibord in consecrated ground, but asserts divine power may determine the burial place is severed from the church and authority.
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Montreal
Guibard
Germany
Canada
Guibord
New York Herald
England
Unfortunate Premature Judgment On Whisky Frauds
A West dispatch reports Shehan found guilty of whisky frauds with possible penalties up to two years in prison and 35,000 fine. The piece rails at juries and judges, urging restitution by leaders and comparing to Gould and Tweed, criticizing legal outcomes and press stance on corruption.
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New York
West
Shehan
Dennis Quinn
Dudley Field
Lars
County Court House
Jay Gould
Tweed
Ieaders
St. Louis
Gould
Ike ‘Tweed
Uneasy London Market Weighs on U S Government Bonds
An uneasy London market tone for United States Government securities signals weaker demand. Investors show less desire to buy while prices appear set to fall further as Europe money markets loosen, reflecting abundant liquidity in London.
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London
United States
Chere Seels
Lowdon
Europe
Panic over Democrats ruin Pennsylvania credit
The piece laments that American securities, once firm amid European turmoil, have deteriorated due to Democratic policy in Pennsylvania. It argues government strength is eroding as inflation and repudiation fears rise, claiming the nation is sinking toward Spain and Turkey’s financial condition.
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Europe
Pennsylvania
Spain
Turkey
New York Democratic Convention Chooses Sturges Chairman
Syracuse reports Judge Sturges chosen permanent chairman at the reassembled Democratic Convention. Morrissey speaks to contested seats. vote 10 to 12 for Morrissey delegation admission and 18 to 6 against admitting the opponents. Possible nominees include John Bigelow, Chas. S. Fairchild, or D. A. Parmenter. Platform favors specie payments and canal reform, opposes a Presidential third term, and reaffirms prior Democratic lines. Des Moines reports Republican ticket selections including Given, Madden, Baker, Stewart, Landram, and Hughes.
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New York
Syracuse
Sturges
Tammany
Morrissey
Eleventh District
Kelley
John Bigelow
Stute
Chas
Fairchild
D. A. Parmenter
Tilam Syracuse
Jobby
John Bidlow
Lucius Robinson
B.stirehild
Chas, N. Ross
Duo, DD. van Buren
Christopher H. Walrath
Rodney R. Crowley
Des Moines
Republican County Convention
Josiah Given
Wm. @. Madden
Geo. C. Baker
J. R. Stewart
Guo. Landram
Mughes
President Crant Letter on Mississippi Deterrence and Peace
Washington Sept. 16 A Attorney General letter to Governor Ames relays President Crant's stance on the Mississippi question. It urges restoring peace without a proclamation but allows one if needed, with troops prepared to act. Ames should use state resources first. Cabinet backs this. The note warns government aid to quell insurrection falls under constitutional limits. Also notes Massachusetts savings banks with abundant money and rising deposits despite hard times.
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Washinaton
Ames
Crant
Mississippi
Massachusetts
Northmapton
Springfield
Indiana Journalist Dies of Brain Softening
The article records the death of an Indiana journalist, described with sorrowful tone. It notes she recently wrote lines about a swaying lily-like figure and beauty from the sea’s ecstatic travail, highlighting the profundest gloom of a sad duty in reporting the demise.
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Urain
Indiana
Dishonest Millen’s Downfall After Wheat Theft and Arsenic Death
Samuel Turner of Gulienna Ohio was caught last Saturday stealing wheat from a neighbor and selling it at a local mill. Gripped by poverty he ingested a large dose of arsenic and died on Sunday, leaving a wife and five children to support.
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Gulienna, O
Samuel ‘Turner
A New Jersey Granger Fires Gun at Faint Laughing Chickens
A Norristown Jerald report says a New Jersey farmer heard a loud rustle among his chickens. Believing thieves were about, he cocked a shotgun and rushed outside but found no intruder. He counted his flock and discovered six missing.
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New Jersey
Norristown Jerald
Mosquito Count In Hen Coop Stirs Laughing Farmer
A New Jersey man discovered the next morning that six vigorous mosquitoes had been unintentionally trapped in the chicken coop, mistaken at first for larger creatures. He notes the insects seemed too big for chickens and recalls the odd episode with amusement.
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New Jersey
First fast mail train from Chicago carries mail and guards
Chicago reports the debut of the fast mail train with four cars filled with mail and invited guards. The Episcopal Convention approved resolutions on DeKoven’s letter and directed delegates to oppose canon granting standing committees power to vote against bishops deemed unsound in faith. The bishop’s salary was set at 35,000.
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Chicago
DeKoven
Fearful Storm Hits Houston Area
A fierce storm inundates Houston causing several feet of floodwater in main streets. City Hospital flooded. several wrecks reported and bridges washed away. Water advances inland three miles as barometer falls and wind remains threatening. Harbor shipping suffers severe disruption.
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Houston
Texar
New Yon
Tex
Rumor of Defaulter G D Marshall at Louisville Gas
In Louisville a report suggests G D Marshall former cashier of Louisville Gas Company is a defaulter for 260000. The Grange Council meeting in Lexington decided to operate large more factories in Louisville and towns across the state.
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Grange Rope Factories
Louisville
G. D. Marshall
Louisville Gas Company
Grange Council
Lexington
Patta
Rescue party returns after Indian fight in Dolores River area
Prof Gardner and Robert Adams arrived at Saveds from Col by Sept 16 with five others who rode 300 miles in eight days to reach Menara Holman and Dallas guarding a supply camp on Dolores River. They found them safe and later retreated to Bagnache on the 11th. Jacksons photographic division reached the La Platte on the 8th.
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Dexven
Prof. Gardner
Robert Adams
Menara
Hol+man
Dallas
Dolores River
Bagnache
Jackson
the la Platte
Osborn Grain Separator Wins Top Honors Adverts
Osborn’s grain separator earned the grand gold medal at the Kansas City Exposition as best agricultural implement and first premium as top grain cleaner. It also won first premium at the Illinois State Fair in Ottawa. Manufactured in Quincy for two seasons by E. T. W. Osborn & Co., the machine cleans and separates all grains, with high demand and limited supply. The firm plans large-scale expansion this coming season, with exhibits in Quincy next week.
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Osborn
Ottawa
Quincy
E. T W. Osborn & Co
Messrs
Osborn & Go
HW. Osborn
Kansas City
Quincy Muir
Whitney Holmes Organs On Northwest Fame And Sales
Davenport Democrat reports Win H Alexander of Whitney Holmes Organ Co Quincy Illinois visited and secured a large order from Geo W Marshall on Brady Street. The firm, noted for Bible themed ads, started in 1868 and rose to prominence making high quality organs. Also notices sale of Col K K Dunes property on North Twelfth Street with listed horses, carriages, harness, wagons and farming tools.
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Whitney & Holmes
Davenport
Northwest
East
Col. K. K. Dunes
Twelfth Street
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