15 Aug 1870
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Gazette
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1870
Page
1
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Special report from Massillon details the Eighth Ohio Republican Convention at Marion where Gen. John Beatty is nominated after ballots show broad support across Marion Morrow Delaware Union and Richland counties. Beatty’s triumph followed debate on unity and party achievements, with remarks on the party’s role ending slavery advancing civil rights and facing Southern resistance.
A speech denounces Northern Democrats as treacherous, argues Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments are illegitimate, and warns they aim to restore the old order. It claims Grant’s administration fulfilled promises, saved the nation, and urges support for John Beatty against Jimmy Hubbell, with adjournment and congratulatory remarks.
Testimony described humane treatment by officials as witnesses backed humane conduct. The jury declared the death an accident and absolved prison staff of blame, finding Carr was duly executed.
Correspondence reports Lewisville August 12 as Judge Jeremiah Wilson and David Gooding debated in Rush county Raleigh. Gooding delivered familiar charges while Wilson spoke calmly, countering with unified arguments. Republicans rally behind Wilson. Democrats view Gooding as distasteful. gauge predicts Wilson victory with Shanks in Fourth and Ninth districts.
A meeting of Republican citizens in Crittenden Grant county Kentucky on January 9 appointed a resolutions committee James Jacobs and W Lerman who presented a resolution through James Rankin calling for Colonel W S Rankin to be the most available candidate for Congress in the coming election with R J Dyas as chairman and A S Byrns as secretary.
Fairmount, a small village near Grant County’s southern edge, numbers 300 residents and touts enterprise, temperance, and morality. Wheat is light but quality sound. oats flax and corn look strong. railroad access via Jonesboro links to Marion and Anderson, with a $100,000 county tax raising funds for public works and rail connections.
The Vincennes Republican meeting adjourned from July to nominate a full county ticket. A. B. McKee was nominated for Representative, praised as practical and well informed. Gen. Laz. Noble resigns as Senator candidate, urging unity. H. Clay Gooding, nominee for Congress, spoke vigorously while W. E. Niblack campaigns in the district. Circuit Court session begins with murder and slander cases, and recent trials favor defendants. Farmers report abundant corn and melons with strong yields, though peach and apple crops lag.
A letter proposes that Congressional nomination be decided by Republican voters in five townships, with delegates to a Blanchester or Loveland convention. It urges fair play, unity, and strong support for the chosen candidate to restore party harmony and victory. The writer invites a meeting to discuss details.
An execution of Andrew Carr in Dublin is described as a frightful mishap. A fourteen foot drop caused a gruesome failure of the method with his head and body misaligned as the rope snapped through the execution. Captain Boyd and others testified to the chaotic scene and botched precautions.
Meteorological observations report cloudy skies and a misty week. Local crime notes include a burglary at Foster Hill, a reckless driving fine, a possible foul play disappearance, a failed suicide attempt, and an attempted rape bail set at 500 dollars. Probate administrations list estates valued at 7600 dollars in total.
Frenchmen in Cincinnati held a fund raising meeting to aid the wounded in the France Prussia conflict. Pierre Dubois elected president Dusappe secretary Labrot treasurer with a large committee of supporters from Newport Covington Lewisburg Fayetteville and surrounding towns. Marie Etienne of Fayetteville offered one thousand dollars to the fund and the group adjourned to meet next Saturday.
At a joint session of Hamilton and Clermont counties boards the iron bridge east of the Miami was ordered raised and monthly lighting funded at six dollars. They called for bids on a new bridge across the Little Miami at Symmestown, allowing bidders to bring plans and reserving the right to reject all bids. The bridge must be completed within one year from October 1, 1870. Adjourned to later meetings at Montauk and Branch Hill. A mass meeting of Twenty second Ward colored citizens formed a Republican Club and elected delegates for a convention next Tuesday evening with the Cincinnati colored Republican Central Club. Officers named include Parham, Earley, and Troy. speeches followed.
The German Patriotic Aid Society reports contributions led by A Beinecke Treasurer, noting large sums and forthcoming plans. Discussion covers hospital care for the poor, the free bed system seen in Eastern cities, and examples from Boston and New York hospitals funded by subscriptions and corporate support.
The article notes a seven day leave for the Red Stockings, praising the respite after a period of exhibitions. It adds a game score for Chicago Club in the “great” $18,000 nine and mentions the Olympics dissatisfaction with the umpire after a sixth inning departure. It also covers Athletics reception in Philadelphia and updates on Mr. Weasner’s illness and Cincinnati Hospital statistics.
A quiet city day was broken by two matinee and evening performances at Wood's Theater in honor of Mr. A. W. Church. Uncle Tom's Cabin led the afternoon program with Church as Uncle Tom. Evening shows included The Cross of Gold and Who Killed Cock Robin, along with James O'Neil reciting Shamus O'Brien. Rain reduced attendance. Church earned strong praise for his roles as Sergeant Austerlitz and Able Tinkle. Wood's plans a winter opening September 5 with John S. Clarke added to the bill. Meanwhile National Theater manager Macauley extends duties and Mozart Hall prepares for dramatic use and new scenery for British Blondes on September 19.
In Covington area news the Kenton County Court meets today at Independence. Market notes report plums arriving in sizable quantities with one firm taking 90 bushels Saturday. A. Crawford laid the first hydrant on Greenup Street. A large slate reunion of Sunday schools at Steer is noted while railroad business and court cases are listed, including a peace and perjury examination involving Homer Byrne. Arrests were made in Newport after a nighttime incident on West Covington Street.
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