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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1875
Page
1
A well known city resident was brutally assaulted in an alley and left for dead after a feud with an unknown aggressor. The victim, Battell, sustained a crushed skull and mutilated hands and remains in precarious condition as police investigate a broader wave of criminal activity.
Sunday morning reports detail two deadly assaults from Saturday night. At Cedar Creek near Quincy a knife attack left a man seriously wounded. In the city center another brutal beating killed Joan Battell, with signs of a severe struggle and multiple skull injuries. Authorities faced criticism over arrest delays amid rampant rumors of further attacks.
A long-running feud between the Richards and Tarr families in Ursa township near Marceline led to a late Saturday stabbing. James Tarr, armed with a knife, attacked William Richards in a buggy on Twelfth street, inflicting a deep abdominal wound before Joseph Van Dyke intervened. Richards was transported to Blowing Hospital for emergency care.
A 23 year old known as the Mireug man and 45 year old James Tarr clashed leading to a severe artery wound and blood loss. James Richards, father of the injured man, is a township constable who confronted Tarr Sunday morning and fired twice, missing both shots. The incident occurred between Mendon and Ursa at Bowles farm. A warrant for Tarr's arrest was sworn last Saturday, but Sheriff deputies refused service citing political meeting duties. Tarr remains at large.
An 85 year old Quincy resident Battell was found near the Penn av mansion rear alley Sunday, brutalized with five head wounds and deep cuts, after a night out with two strangers. He had been at the Fair Grounds then Tremont House, with no clue to his companion or whereabouts after 11 PM. He died from his injuries despite medical efforts, with bloodstains, an axe and two clubs found nearby, and investigators examining yards behind Moore's boarding house and Pennsylvania House for the attacker.
A major blaze at a wooden rookery near the Aron Depot in Kansas City destroyed six buildings including the Leland Hotel and New York House. Firefighters fought both the flames and spreading heat as a stranger died in Chicago House, and losses exceed 40,000 dollars with several insured properties.
A woolen mill owned by Geo Jackson near Little Falls New Jersey burned on Friday causing losses of about 20 000 with insured value around 16 000. Other items note a Nelson J Norton nomination for Congress in New Yorks Thirty third district and various financial matters in regional agencies and lodges with routine business and proposed tariff changes.
The Quincy fair drew about 15 000 visitors with crowds around the track as Goldsmith Maid was displayed. Judges awarded Josephine Neal the baby carriage prize while the closing races featured Little Sered winning the 1600 purse and Falmouth taking the mile event. Special premiums were awarded to numerous Quincy exhibitors and locals.
The Sonarartist Policy reports a meeting at Arensberg Switzerland in the chateau of ex Empress Mugenie. The Prince Imperial to direct imperialist policy in person with the Regency abdicated by the Mrupress. Prince Rupeial to be guided by M Rouher restoring a faction opposed to constitutional concessions and Ollivier’s prewar policy.
Carl Schurz spoke at Barnes Hall in Cincinnati outlining opposition to inflationary policy. He argued Democrats would push centralization and ruinous currency, predicting inflation would crash wages and bankrupt debtors while the rich gain. He urged voters to reject excess greenbacks and warned of political peril through the Ohio campaign.
Rogers Bros wagons showcased by Menara We Te and J A L Rogers drew strong attention. Seven wagons on display included two specially finished models with silvered iron work and ornate painted bodies. The display was praised as the finest west of the era, with Rogers products known across the country and orders coming from many states. First premium awarded to Rogers Bros. for overall excellence. Exhibitions planned at Keokuk and St Fair venues, boosting Quincy’s reputation as top wagon makers.
A Burling ton dispatch reports three cars derailed off an embankment at Woodborne on the Burlington and Mississippi Railroad yesterday afternoon, killing one person and injuring thirty. The incident halted traffic as crews worked to clear the wreckage and assess damages.
The Board of Equalization and Taxes reports minor events as Democrats elect delegates for the County Convention to meet October 1 at Camp Point. Ward results list names and Central Committee members, with several named as delegates and committee appointees. A slander case at Eighth Street Methodist Church ends with a six month suspension for S. M. Prentiss. Taxes notes state a state addition to assessments for personal property funds and town and city lots in Adams County, with clerks updating records accordingly.
Veterans of the Fiftieth and Seventy-eighth Regiments of Illinois Infantry to hold a reunion at Keokuk Junction on October 13. Senator Oglesby General Tillson General Prentiss and other war leaders are expected to attend and address the veterans. Keokuk Junction plans events and entertainment for all participants.
A trap shooting match and tournament will be held at Sedalia Fair Grounds Missouri on Thursday September 30 1975 under Sedalia Sporting Club. The day features the return match between Jefferson City and Sedalia Sporting Clubs for the Central Missouri championship and an open to all amateurs with elegant prizes. Entries by letter to W J Maltby treasurer or on grounds before matches.
Old stockholders of the Northwestern Union Packet line in St. Louis sue the Northern Line for $100,000 claiming stock sale notice was not served. Plaintiffs include Thomas Jasper 8 E Segar and Thomas Payne. Depositions are taken before Chas A Warren. A E Wheat represents plaintiffs, John Williams and J H Davidson represent defendants K N L Packet Company.
A posted incendiary notice appeared on Bedford Street last night directing non-workers to relocate to Rock Street. The notice targets residents in the area. authorities investigate possible involvement of local agents and owners.
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