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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Gazette
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1880
Page
1
A Greenback organizer J H Randall遭 Mississippi during a tour, recounting an Alabama incident where a crowd taunted him with threats to drive him out. The Musc agencies describe a Shubuta mob pressuring him and noting tactics used to intimidate opponents before Mobile County election duties.
A fragmented report notes a growth in immigration toward the Northwest, with the society age and manufacturing districts expanding. The city sees hundreds of new houses and several large business blocks rising amid ongoing development.
Ex-Senator Conover, visiting Washington, predicts Republicans will carry Florida’s governorship though Democrats will control the Legislature by a small majority. He cites county majorities and strong Republican votes in Seaboard counties. He also foresees Democrats capturing the overall electoral vote and notes limited Southern Republican effort ahead of the next election.
A Democratic split in Georgia dominates the canvass with Norwood chosen to lead the fierce campaign. The minority accuses the majority of breaking the convention while Stephen Colquitt’s administration is attacked. The Negro vote is pivotal as Independents rise and the Pope County Convention looms in September.
The Supervising Inspector of Steamboats urges ocean, lake, gulf, and bay steamers to post a station sign and assign duty stations for every employee. In fire or distress, officers must conduct drills and comply with rule 57 of the revised inspection regulations or face possible license revocation.
On August 13 a blaze totally consumed Robt. Miller's flouring mills, the county ex-Treasurer, located one and a half miles east of the city. The old mill, built in 1815, held 35 barrels of flour and about 800 bushels of corn in storage. Discovered around 1:15 am, the fire is attributed to an incendiary. Loss estimated at $8,500 with no insurance.
John McDonald sought work near Cleveland yesterday and was killed at Darius Parks home. Parks was seized by the victim’s assailant, shot fourteen times in the heart, and is held for murder as police probe the fatal incident. Special Dispatch to the Cincinnati Gazette.
The Madison infl Greenbackers of Jefferson County meet on August 13 and decide to nominate no ticket. The small audience is largely Republican. Gregg the Greenback candidate for Congress fails to appear while Jasper Hughes and Newsom speak.
Knox County Republicans meet tomorrow in Knox to nominate county officers and raise a Garfield pole during the afternoon led by Mr. Vernon C. on Aug. 13.
Little Rock Arkansas August 13 The census returns for Arkansas complete except nine small districts four estimated place the state's population at 810 147 The final revision will raise the figure slightly
New York August 13 Rowell cables acceptance to contest strategy with Curtis in England. The exchange signals a major boxing challenge as American plans unfold for the bout titled for the Astley Bell trophy amid international boxing interest.
A boy of seven fell down stairs and broke his neck in Nevada on August 18 at Texas Found Dead. A man named TR Dg aboard a dock near Snow's store was found dead with a gunshot wound to the head. details remain unclear as the report lists partial and fragmented facts from the scene.
A Charleston News and Courier extract from the National Republican accuses South Carolina census figures of fraud and large gains from 1870 to 1880. It highlights Kershaw and Richland counties with implausible jumps, notes potential corrections, and calls for verification by Gen Walker, warning of manipulated population totals affecting representation and electoral votes.
Prof Hillyard of the State University reports two fertile winged phylloxera among seven samples from Gonoma Valley, settling fears of long distance spread and urging urgent control measures as already done in Fresno County.
Gen Byrne of Fort Worth Texas dies from wounds suffered in a mail coach attack near Quitman and Eagle Springs. Indians on the Mexican side of the river are demoralized and have suffered losses in men and cattle after surprising camp and stealing stock.
The coroner's jury returns an accidental collision verdict after an inquest at May's Landing. Two more deaths bring total to eighteen, including Lavina Grace seven and Ellen twenty four, with more unaccounted for feared drowned. Witnesses recount train speeds and braking attempts as engineers, conductors, and officials testify amid a large public turnout.
A State Register letter from G A James of Sigourney cites an eyewitness claim that the Bender family of four were captured after Cal York's brother's murder. It alleges they were executed before nine riflemen and buried at a corner where Labette Wilson Neosho and Montgomery counties meet.
The Ledger reports Irish American interest grows as Fenian sympathizers in New York predict renewed unrest in Ireland within sixty days. West of Ireland letters cited, suggesting arrivals of strangers and arms. Observers warn of possible sympathy and aid from the Irish American community amid landlord tensions and anticipated activity reminiscent of 1848.
Two extra freight trains on the Delaware and Hudson Railroad collided near Cooperstown Junction in Cooperstown New York. Fireman Paul Si suffered injuries while engineer John Malemid and others were reported harmed as crews worked to control the wreckage.
Special Dispatch to the Cincinnati Gazette reports the death of John Stacker in a mining accident at Pusteroy, with details about the event and aftermath.
Loxpon Aug 13 reports the Juno gun raid at Cork stirring fears of Fenian agitation linked to American émigrés. Sixty men boarded the ship, forty seven muskets seized, later more rifles found in gardens and on riverbanks. Police patrols, arrests, and a Times Dublin dispatch note stampings and suspected disguises amid ongoing investigations.
Paris reports indicate one power may reply collectively to the Porte on the Greek question while others hesitate to avoid coercion. A prolonged negotiation period is deemed likely to safeguard all interests as authorities debate the best path.
A letter from Khelati Ghilzai says their force has food water and ammunition and fears none of an attack. No news from Candahar since July 25 except word the garrison is shut up. Times dispatch from Que reports Ayoobhan plans to advance to Candahar once ready as tribesmen flock to his standard.
Vienna reports Gen Procharka acquitted of fraud over forged San Marino concession for a casino gaming table. He claimed be duped by a San Marino police chief who fled prosecution after the forgery was found. Earlier, Paris financiers paid 120000 francs. later efforts to discount a 280000 francs bill collapsed. Irish distress receives debate in London as ministers outline relief efforts and sanitary needs.
A fresh trial crisis has developed as the chambers have been overgrown. Reports from Buenos Ayres dated August 13 detail escalating legal tensions and pressures affecting civic proceedings.
Washington reports indicate Representative Felton of Georgia condemned revenue officers over the Red Oak Georgia killing of Jones and denounced Judge Woods. He warned that taxing tobacco and whisky would end, and that federal power would wipe out revenue, triggering renewed gang violence if unchecked. Kenton welcomed Gen Robinson for Congress with a midnight rain procession. About 2,000 citizens cheered the Republican nominee in Hardin County. Arthur addresses birth speculation noting his Vermont roots and Irish ancestry. Stephenson Richardson, charged with murder in North Carolina, was convicted and sentenced to be hanged September 3.
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