The Quincy Whig aims to be a first class newspaper
The Quincy Whig announces itself as a first class newspaper in Quincy Illinois with telegraphic reports from the Associated Press and special correspondence. It promises complete market reports, a strict exclusion of objectionable matter, and broad circulation as an advertising medium. Subscriptions and club rates are listed with payment by post order or registered letter. Correspondence requires writer's name and address.
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Quincy
Illinois
Tre Wura
Associated Press
Ita Columna
Tor Wirto
Daniel Wilcox
Quincy, Hliness
Republican Convention in Adare County to nominate officers
A Republican convention with ten delegates from each district and ward in Adare County will meet October 11 at 2 p.m. in the Quincy courthouse to nominate a treasurer and surveyor and conduct other business. Voters gather October 4 and 11 at local polling places to select delegates and a state convention. Charles Francis Adams sought the governor nomination at Worcester.
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Aganty County
Bertinrcver Cestran
Quincy
Eich Tesnehto
Ward
Adare County
Trendeurer
Dooteloet
Oulnes
Josard Rengiss
Chafriedn
L. Loscuer
Tris
Worcester
Mase
Charles Francis Adams
Ohio voter sentiment unchanged by Maine and Pennsylvania actions
Tur Ohio correspondent of the New York Times reports that Maine election results and Pennsylvania Democratic actions have not shifted Ohio canvass. He notes no clear increase in Democratic hope or Republican faith loss in the previous four weeks, saying events elsewhere had little influence in Ohio and Maine shared few links with Ohio’s situation.
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Tur
Ohio
New York Times
Maine
Qeeva
Pennsylvania
California
European Wheat Supply Deficit Faces American Imports
An analytical update shows six major European wheat nations with a population near 250 million and a per capita need around thirty seven bushels annually. Total home stocks range from 474 to 820 million bushels while deficits approach 4 billion bushels in aggregate. Current year demand is projected about 445 to 54 million bushels, with the UK and France under average needs due to lower yields. To meet needs, imports from America are estimated at 25 to 60 million bushels.
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United Kingdom
France
America
Supreme Court decision on state railroad land subsidy
The Supreme Court ruled on cases from the Circiut Court about state power to tax railroads subsidized for building lines. Originating in Nebraska, the ruling addresses land grants along the Union Pacific Railroad and their tax implications, though the decision is partial in favor of the state.
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Supreme Court of the United States
Cirrcuit
Nebreks
Union Pacific Railroad Compass
Railroads Tax Status Upon Patent Delays
Discussion on how railroads lose local tax exemptions when patent delays occur. Supreme Court rulings state lands are taxable once patent issues to the railroad, but exemptions may persist if the patent is withheld due to survey costs or unmet conditions. The New York Herald notes this may favor railroads by delaying obligations without equity.
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Congress
Supreme Court
New York Herald
Midfman Prentiss trial verdict stirs church split
An extensive Vermont Street Methodist Church dispute ends with a verdict against Rev Hoffman in a case once known as the Midfman Prentiss trial. Public opinion favored Hoffman. the piece notes divisions, moral scrutiny, and the jury’s odd stance. It also comments on legal tender debates involving Ex-Gov Dix, arguing against depreciated currency and urging return to specie payments.
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Hofeman-Prentiss
Vermont Street Methodist
Midfman-Prentiss
Gen
Prentiss
Hoffman
Parbo
Hodman
Paan
Wheelie Hood
Peter Walkes
Hofman
Alty
New York
Dix
Reverdy Johnson
Chase
Congress
Tina
Insurance Chief Attacks Tax Bias and Fraud at NY Convention
At the New York Insurance Convention, George T. Hope of Continental Fire Insurance decried high taxes on insurers and the use of special deposits. He warned of widespread fraud in claims, estimated fraudulent losses at twenty per hundred, and urged tougher laws. He contrasted U S premium losses with Europe’s, urging reform of insurance and building practices.
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New York
George T. Hope
Continental Fire Insurance Company
Cmpany
Topp
Hope
Pb. le
Pias
Justics
Chicago
England
Adams County Illinois Board Proceedings 1875
The Adams County Board met at the Quincy courthouse on September 14 1875 with all supervisors present. A committee was formed to investigate swamp lands and government credits owed to the county. various highway and bridge grant requests were discussed and referred. a courthouse design plan was authorized. a repair contract for Shaw's Creek bridge was approved. and numerous claims and petty expenses were audited and allowed.
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Board of Supervisors
Quincy
Lab
J. F. Hendrickson
Willis Haselwood
George W. Craig
Clairman
James W. Singleton
Fair Grounds
Yoas
John Altmix
Wm. M. Avise
Henry G. Craig
Charles M. Grammar
Wm. Huddleston
James H. Hendrickson
Michael Kelley
Maurice Kelley
W. A. Richardson
John M. Raddell
John T. Turner
Charles Tenhaff
Thomas Tripp
John W. Vickers
Samuel Wood
Nays
B. EF. Berrian
Thomas Bailey
Joel Benton
L. G. Carr
G. Earel
Peter G. Horn
M. Heiderich
D. L. Hair
J. Parkhurst
Vincent Ridgley
David Sheer
Lewis Strickler
J. I. Turner
Joseph RB. Weaver
Wm. Winkleman
Cec
F. Waldhaus
Wm. A. Richardson
County
Adams
Hin
Wm. AL Richardson
L.4. Cary
C. M. Grammar
Fall Creek
Commissioners of Highways
Payson
Keene
Houston
Ellington
Aldamsa County
Adm Mennel
Burton
Lai
Liberty
ACD
Svt
Duc
IMS
AJL
Ist
Washington
Bernard Winters
Laue Ando
Navy
Treasuear
Flazenwaop
Risherdon
Melrose Township
Shaw's
Bear Creek
Quincy & Carthage
Rajast
Wmn
HL Hendrickson
Sabinteey
Benedrigkee
Olena
Wissel
Joel Bence
Commissioners of Highway of
Beverly
J. W. Elliott
Harris Bay
J. Harris
Blero
Henry Bartlett
Lee
Robert Briggs
J. W. Hallback
Joshua Mills
James Kaston
James Mastan
G. Collina
Collings
G. W. Cyrus
Erences
Winfield Scott
A. A. McNeal
W. J. Anthony
Maurice Kelly
Q. Burgesser
AGATE
J.D. Staub
A.A. McNeal
Jan Hoffman
John Hoffmann
P. G. Corkins
Aed
Young & Brown
Bees
J. F. Brothers
Isabel
A.B. McNeal
W.C. Trotter
J.m.duncan
Trotter
J.M. Done
J. M. Duncan
J.M. Duncan
Gi. Collins
Lake Labsee
Commissioners of Highways of
Honey Creek
Thamas Tripp
James W. Meyer
M. L. Roe
John Prowman
Perry Alexander
C. Rathman
Cedar Creek Bridge
Berrian
Cldainy County
Cedar Creek
F. W. Menke
Sm Eade Va Db Ag
J. Williama & Co
J. Precicks
J. Frericks
Chas, Petrivengineer
T. MM. Rogers
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