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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Gazette
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1871
Page
1
A jumble of dispatches reports cholera creeping west in Europe, unrest in Strasburg, and Baltimore politicians debating new probes. Other items note California election prospects, Arkansas crop weather, and a Louisville linked murder-suicide tale with tragic deaths in Lynchburg Wisconsin.
A warrant was issued for Angelina Colburn on charges of administering arsenic to her former husband Peter Buffenbarger to kill him. An appearance is set for tomorrow for bond and adjournment to Monday the 21st for a preliminary examination. Mr. and Mrs Colburn were seen this afternoon.
A Dayton report describes a drunken father Frederick Adams from East End murdering two children, his family turmoil, and police concerns. The piece notes a union picnic at Soldiers' Home grounds in Germantown with German Reformed and Methodist groups, religious notices, a pastor move, intense heat with sunstrokes, and scant talk of the upcoming Republican convention.
A mass meeting of landholders from 60,000 acres in the Kankakee valley adopted resolutions to oppose the Kankakee Valley drainage company and similar outfits. They accuse plans to mortgage 660,000 acres for 4.6 million dollars and issue 2 million in bonds, calling it fraud and unlawful. The Associated Press notes a convention of American Scientific Association attendees in Indianapolis and lists several visiting scientists.
In Baltimore the grand jury indicted Mrs. Wharton on murder of Gen Ketchum on June 28 and on twelve counts of attempted poisoning Eugene Vanpress between July 19 and 28. The murder charge cites poison in tea and lemonade. the attempted poisoning cites beef tea and milk punch across several dates.
Washington August 15 The committee on the indebtedness of the district of Columbia in their report to the house of advances of this district on the affairs of the police court under investigation assert officers of the court have been victims of extortion and blackmailing and recommend abolishing the court and reorganizing under municipal authority. The report makes no reflection on the judge or clerk of the court. An Evansville bank takes new bonds Five hundred thousand dollars of five per cent new landed loan transferred by First Nations Bank of Evansville Indiana will be held by a US treasurer as surety circulation. A reprieve asked Acting Secretary of the Interior Cowan asks Texas Governor Davis to stay the execution of Kiowa chiefs Satanta and Big Tree.
August 15 marked a Scott centenary with a morning parade and afternoon national games at the state fair grounds. About five thousand attended the events though the greased pole climb was canceled after a hog race dispute led to a scuffle between two contestants. Overall conduct remained orderly with few incidents.
Across Granapolis Memphis Washington and Philadelphia on August 15 the Scott centennial marked by parades in highland dress, street processions, and public monuments. Notables like Lord Campbell and Rev. Dr. Waterstone attended while bands piped Scotland’s tunes amid flags and civic ceremonies.
August 15 in Jisvil Ky official returns place Leslie aeseren at 119 470 and Harlam (Republican) at 82 645 leaving two counties to be counted. Analysts expect Lasie to win by about 40 000 votes. A man named Andrew D died from sunstroke today and several others are reported injured.
From London dated August 15, reports describe serious riots at Strasbourg with Prussian troops clashing with locals. Disturbances heighten strains between French and German authorities over Frankfort peace negotiations, signaling potential halt to the treaty. Also noted are cholera cases in London and ongoing political debates in Parliament about royal prerogative and public finance.
Three boys Charles Roberta Paul Betsler and James Quill were arrested for pilfering a melon car on the 8. C. railroad. The first was fined and the two others jailed for thirty days. Assumption Day Catholic picnic offered prizes for dexterity. An excursion to the Soldiers Home at Dayton set for the 24th. Dr W G Catlin spoke to teachers on reform in school. Frank McKinney addressed the Democracy at City Hall. Dayton baseball club beat Tremonts 12 to 8 at our fair grounds. Hot, record-heat days noted.
August 14 report from Pittson describes a mine collapse that trapped several workers behind a rock barrier. Rescue teams face dense black damp and dangerous gas as they struggle to reach the tormented miners. Volunteers work around obstructions while enduring exhaustion and uncertainty about survival.
Curcaco August 15 The common council of sate city last ht confirmed two of care Henge s 00 nees for Bridewell inspectors Messrs temmond and Louis Wapt and rejected the third R P Derrick son The council will again meet on Thursday needs be made to confirm the third An effray occurred last night on board the schooner Thomas Parsons between sailor Martin Peterson and Patrick McCarty the steward in which the former was fatally stabbed The Chicago Times editorial discusses Gen Thomas Ewing s financial plan and warns against excessive inflation and paper money schemes.
New Orleans August 15 reports a call for a Republican mass meeting in Lafayette Square at 8 o'clock p m to ratify the late convention and invite Grant supporters opposing the Warmoth rule. The call is signed by the committee of arrangements. Evening papers publish cards by Pack and Dunn Casey and Lanbert denouncing the call as a hoax and enemy's device.
Fragmentary report mentions Marquis of Lorne and others taking residence, Washington treaty considerations, militia details, and rail plans. The passage is garbled with many missing words, making precise events and dates unclear.
From Kinostom August 16 reports indicate a presidential majority remains uncertain as several districts with full votes are pending. Opponents claim irregularities and warn of potential revolution. Diaz supporters express confidence while Juarez contemplates retirement amid mounting tensions. Government talks with the United States over a territorial dispute and colonization contracts proceed. Regional unrest looms in Puebla, Veracruz, Oaxaca, Tobasco and surrounding states as consular appointments are made.
A Harrisburg dispatch reports allegations against George Geen as a war claim agent. Governor Geary is asked for information while state officials, including the treasurer and auditor general, are absent. Evans has visited three times to settle his claims amid disputed charges and possible settlements by Mackey and Hartrauft officers.
Kalamazoo Michigan August 15 The eighth annual trotting meeting of the national trotting association in Kalamazoo drew a strong attendance Ed Foster won the third heat in the 2 32 event Time 2 John Fero owned by John Pridgeon Milwaukee took the fourth and fifth heats and the overall race Time 282 and 33544 The Logg race a prize of 1000 for two mile heats was postponed until tomorrow.
Advices from Bombay describe severe Persian famine with widespread suffering in Ispahan and other cities. Survivors struggle for food as camels are sold and daily life collapses. charge d'affaires confirms famine eased but provisions remain very dear.
The Leavenworth project to connect to Denver via a new railroad was approved by about 4,000 votes with a $250,000 cost noted. Colorado officials back the measure to extend the line, with work to begin soon and several miles of rail to be built this fall. The route aims to link main lines across the state and operate within two years.
A historic report notes a blast near Chattauqua Lake with sixty pounds of something spilled or exploded aboard a vessel, eight deaths recorded so far, details unclear. Marine News records an August 15 update on steamers including Atlantic City from New York to Geennows and Liverpool.
From New York August 15 a wide range of items span imperialist talk about Napoleon Gambetta and the French scene, Tammany Hall corruption accusations, Hoff mans rise, the horse plague outbreak in Brooklyn, the St Patrick's United Brotherhood Ireland aid plan, licensing drug clerks, Italian celebration plans and a Jersey City arson disaster update. Also notes on Westfield explosion inquiries, a Brazil mission for Ashley, English democratic sympathy moves, and local civil service and counterfeit money concerns.
The Southern Pacific railroad of California re elected its officers. Frank Helmbold aged six years drowned in the Seta river this morning. Ole Bull reportedly seriously ill after a fall at his West Lebanon Maine residence. Canada endures widespread brush fires amid drought. Indian nations on the Lmatilla reservation refuse to negotiate for lands, saying they were swindled out of pay. A Mrs. J. B. Smith died in Illinois from a cracker explosion going downstairs. Alexander H. Rice’s supporters push his gubernatorial bid in Massachusetts. A thunderstorm in Cedar Rapids Iowa injures Jane Eliza Mitchell via a gas pipe shock. Indiana church conference in September to convene with 300 delegates expected, including many abroad. International trades session begins in Philadelphia to uphold organized labor. sessions kept secret. A Chicago Burlington & Quincy train accident injures several with one car derailed. Rumors about St Charles bridge failure unfounded. an engine collision near Wright City causes damage and unknown injuries.
Updates from river towns report water levels and arrivals on August 15. Varying gauges show 24 inches to 3 feet 5 inches in channels, with clear hot weather. Boats arrive and depart at several ports including Gallipolis Evansville Charleston and Wheeling. Fleetwing and Clara Scott noted arriving and other packets listed with times.
August 15 market notes show net receipts at 17c for Deane and 3 bales of cotton on hand. Export costs coastwise and prices per bale are listed with 78 bales sold and 602 stock on hand. Net receipts amount to 3 dollars per bale with 967 receipts recorded for Catten-Net.
Buffalo live stock market notes mixed offers with stronger prices on some hog and sheep sales. Prices recorded include 1 head to 1,292 pounds at 709600 and 330 head of obese stock showing steady demand, with 601 head of sheep weighing about 200 pounds selling at 55 525.
A fragmentary sales list shows livestock on offer at Watertown with prices for head and lot buys. Entries include 6,655 head and lambs, with per head and per lot figures noted, though the readable text is incomplete and some figures are unclear.
Peoria Market at Prorta Illinois on August 15 notes a quiet session with winter whites selling at red and red at 650 700. Wheat shows activity with White and No 1 red winter quoted around 118 to 122. Corn remains active with lows near 48 cents and mixed lots in brief trade. Highwines market steadies with firm tone and limited sales.
A London Orchestra fragment recalls Godinettes meekness as she refrains from retaliation after being kissed by Jaquot at the gateway. Rosy, the grandmother and the warning prompt the tale of turning the other cheek and the theft avenged by restraint.
A report from Adams County Ohio dated August 14 notes the Brittingham Grove camp meeting entering its second week with about five thousand on the grounds. Early prayers, a love feast, and stirring sermons on sanctification drew large crowds led by Rev Dr Sutherland of Ripley and Rev R A Arthur of Manchester. The piece highlights the growing evangelical emphasis on entire holiness spreading from Urbana to local Methodist churches and mentions several local preachers and upcoming services.
An editor notes borax as a versatile product with claims it can eradicate cockroaches by sprinkling half a pound of pulverized powder in infested homes. The piece cites its harmlessness and Europe use with soda for savings, plus applications for fabrics, crinolines, and hair cleaning, framed as reported in Harvey's Magazine.
About fifteen hundred Turnverein societies exist in the United States with roughly one hundred members each. Membership requires moral character and republican principles, yet the text notes internal divisions and vague loyalties. It suggests a developing gymnastic culture amid limited benevolent activity, mentioning a deceased member’s annual festival and shared expenses.
Correspondent from Cincinnati describes a grand dress ball with dazzling dresses and fireworks at Bebce house, attended by leading belles and guests including Arctic passengers bound for Buffalo. He refutes hostile Put-in-Bay remarks as false, praises ladies and gentlemen, warns about diamond losses, and notes Bathing facilities and a sandy lake shore. A large Cincinnati party plans to return Monday, high praise for Put-in-Bay.
The text urges readers to consider if involuntary discharges and bodily failures affect health. It lists symptoms such as weakness, fatigue, breathlessness, dyspepsia, constipation, memory issues, mood changes, sleep problems, and eye and skin vitality. It links generative organ health to overall vigor and warns that self abuse and venereal disease can cause deep systemic weakness.
A Fayette County teachers institute held August in Washington D H drew 65 teachers from the area and nearby counties. Prominent instructors included John Hancock O N Stoddard A Schuyler and R B Marsh with daily sessions and evening lectures on heat memory and public school relations. The event closed with commendations to citizens Baptist society and instructors and a note of a larger next year institute.
A Sing Sing correspondent reports two new torture devices in use. The trapeze of two tarred ropes suspends convicts by the thumbs, causing extreme pain and possible temporary paralysis. A separate dark cell chamber contains the bed of roses with hard half-sphere restraints, producing severe physical and mental distress.
An advertisement extols a diuretic as a cure for diseases of the bladder kidneys gravel dropsy organic weakness and female complaints. It claims safety for both sexes and warns that without treatment consumption or insanity may follow, linking health and posterity to prompt use.
An 19th century style advertisement touts a sarsaparilla based blood purifier claimed to eradicate scrofula syphilis fevers and many chronic ailments. It promises health restoration, clear complexion, and relief from bone pains ulcers eruptions and skin diseases through frequent use.
The notice proclaims a purgative and cathartic preparation as the most reliable remedy, surpassing salts and magnesia for headaches, jaundice, indigestion, constipation, dyspepsia, biliousness, liver issues, and debility. It promises no nausea or griping, mild, pleasant, and safe operation.
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