War rumors and market notes from a Quincy dispatch
Dispatches report minor military changes with sensational rumors about Prussia and Napoleon and alliances shaping Europe. Industry news notes consolidation of periodicals including Hearth and Home and Putnam's Monthly with moves to Scribner and Judd publishers. The piece also covers rail deliveries of Wines to passengers and editorials on cotton yields and Egyptian politics.
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Prussia
Paris
Napoleon
John of Saxony
Russia
Spain
France
Europe
England
Austria
Portugal
Turkey
Meeting of old settlers at Macomb October 14
Illinois news notes a meeting of old settlers in McDonough county to be held in Macomb on October 14. A National Bank with 100000 dollars capital organized at Monmouth with H ilarding as president and W F Willey as cashier. The New Boston Herald reports three men robbed a ride-sharer of 30 dollars in the Mississippi bottom opposite Muscatine. C F Tolle found dead in his boarding room in New Boston. apoplexy listed as cause. A child at Macomb nearly drowned after falling into a tub of water.
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Illinois
McDonough County
Macomb
Monmouth
T Ilarding
W. F. Willey
New Boston Herald
Mississippi
Muscatine
C. F. Tolle
New Boston
Atacomb
Robbery Ring Dismantled on Chicago Freight Trains
Detectives arrested five thieves who for months robbed moving freight cars on multiple railroads using false keys. Goods were discarded then safeguarded by Confederates. The loot is estimated at $150,000 over two years, with about $15,000 in property found in a hiding place.
Contradictory Statements in French Affairs Amid War
The article outlines conflicting reports on Napoleons revocation and Metz talks, Bazaine's repudiation of the Republic seeking orders from the Emperor, and preparations for Paris defense. It covers Favre’s missions, peacemaker attempts with Bismarck, and ongoing warfare developments in France, including shortages and mobilization.
Prospect for the Land of the Pharoams in Egypt
An War Department officer reports from Cairo on vast Nile-based reclamation projects, railroad building, and internal improvements under the Khedive. Americans in service are praised, with hopes to better army organization and discipline, but concerns arise over women’s status and potential reforms including suffrage and free-love ideas.
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Washeton
War Department
Cairo
Egypt
Khedive
Punerious Bhny
Nile
England
America
Billiards match set. White Stockings beat Mutuals
In New York on Sept 27 the White Stockings defeated the Mutuals 22 to 11 after leading 23 to 22 in early innings. The fixed billiards match Rudolphe and Dion is scheduled for October 7. In Des Moines on Sept 27 the Patrons of Husbandry State Convention adjourned with Gov Merritt likely to be elected president of the State Grange and Gen Willy Wilson named secretary.
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New York
Rudolphe
Dion
White Stockings
Alutuals
Mutuals
Illinois State Fair Opens with Record Entries and Crowds
The Illinois State Fair reports record entries across departments and large attendance as the exhibition opens. Tomorrow brings the election of officers with strong interest. David A. Brown of Sangamon, a leading farmer and pioneer Society member, is likely to be elected president in recognition of his service.
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Ilinois
Todlay
David A. Brown
Sangamon
Washington status of the Alabama claims policy
Washington reports vitality in Alabama claims diplomacy as Morton prepares a new policy. Motley kept up correspondence through summer, aligning with Senator Sumner’s Senate stance. Morton's official commission expected next month amid unresolved negotiations and the post Clarendon treaty questions. Farragut obsequies prompt Cabinet members to travel to New York with military escorts and public ceremonies led by Secretary Robeson and others.
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Washington
Alabama
Friends of the Administration
Almister Morton
Motley
Sumner
Senate
Shenandoah
Morton
Farragut
Robeson
Cox
Belknap
New York
Grant
War Department
Willett’s Point
Governor’s Island
Governor's Island
Fire destroys Pratt leather store in Philadelphia
A blaze in Philadelphia on September 27 gutted the R M Pratt leather goods store on Third Street. The upper floor housed Schoettly paper box maker. Loss pegged at $380,000. In Montrose Iowa, the mayor died after plunging from a brick schoolhouse roof the same morning.
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Phiadelphia
R. M. Pratt
Third St
Schoettly
Montrose
Iowa
TELINOS COOK COUNTY REPRESENTATION QUESTION
Chiago Sept 27 The conference between the citizens committee and Gov Palmer on alleged injustice to Cook county in apportionment under the new census was referred to Attorney General Bushnell for a final decision. Funeral of Dr Ray. Chicago The funeral of Dr C H Ray was held today at City Church with large attendance and an eloquent sermon by Rev Robert Collyer.
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L.W. Engisnd
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W. V._ Reeves
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Wm. T. Snow
Chillicothe
J. W. Voris
Quincy
W. V. Reeves
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Nyatt
H. & St. Joe Railroad
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Wie
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Prussia
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Paris
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M. E. Book Concern
New York
Samuel J. Goodenough
John Lanahan
Methodist Book Concern
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imPennsylvanis
Nathans
Cook County
Chiaco
Committee of Citizens
Gov
Palmer
Bushnell
Ray
CwcaGo
C. H. Ray
City Church
Robert Collyer
Departure of the Herman steamer from New York
The Herman, delayed at quarantine, raised anchor at 3 pm yesterday and moved down the narrows. A pilot reported clear eastward sight by 2 pm, suggesting the steamer will reach sea and likely escape capture. The Ville de Paris, sailing next Saturday, will carry all the men of the French Volunteers.
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New York
Herman
Ville de Paris
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