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Cincinnati Daily Gazette

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1871

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Segments of Daily Gazette Chronicle Various 19th Century Notices

Reported items include cholera fears in New York city and political shifts such as Paul Ry Bavyer declining Indian affairs commissioner post. Arrests of Staten Island Ferry officers, large internal revenue figures, Italy naming a Geneva representative, and French election committee divisions are noted. Sing Sing prisoners escape via steam tug. French delegation honors Ireland and Swiss Indiana river road vote details. Riots hinder anti Catholic lectures in Ogdensburg. Felix R Brunot Indian commissioner concerns and August 4 letters from Umatilla reservation referenced.

New York City Paulx Ry Bavyer Indian Affairs Staten Island Ferry Company Sing Sing Ireland Switzerland County Indiana Vevay Florence Patriot Barkworks Ogdensburg N. Y Friends of Liberty and Free Speech Pittsburg Felix R. Brunot Umatilla Dallas Brunot

Storm Spreads Damage Across Miami Valley In August Night

The Dayton area reports a violent storm with near tornado conditions in Franklin and surrounding towns. Homes and hotels lose roofs, water floods interiors, and crops like corn and tobacco suffer. widespread damage along the river and in countryside areas, with some trees uprooted and fences down.

Dayton Miami Valley Franklin Esquire Denise Springboro Western Spirit League Cincinnati League Ren. B. Crossly Dayton Zouaves National Soldiers’ Home Governor Hayes Adjutant General Hanszelman Reed Farmers’ Club and Horticultural Society Soldiers’ Home Horticultural Society of Richmond Ind Bellefountaine Springfield

Death by Insurance Plot in Plainfield Triggers Arrests

A May 1986 case from Hendricks county Indiana alleges Mary J. Gossett was murdered for life insurance proceeds. A. W. Gossett and others were arrested after investigators linked the scheme to secure a husband’s remarriage, with further notes on local political and legal matters in Columbus and Lorain county.

Sypiamnapolis Mary J. Gossett Plainfield Hendricks County Northwestern Mutual Life Milwaukee Notico A. W. Gossett Gossett John Bachaw Union Depot City Mr.Womston Kentland Newton County India Kankakee Valley Snesbertokee

Canal Boat Enrollment Sparks National Discontent

Secretary Boutwell’s rigid canal boat enrollment policy draws opposition from Alexandria and Georgetown canal company agents who say their boats hardly enter the Potomac beyond the terminus. The secretary insists law cannot be eased. aggrieved parties must seek congressional modification. The article also outlines proposed safety gauges for steamboats, tobacco purchase record keeping, an arrest for swindling, and Republican youth meeting plans led by General Noyes in Columbus.

Cincinnati Gazette Wasnterom Boutwell United States Alexandria & Georgetown Congress Board of Steamboat Inspectors Douglass

Claims dismissed and railroad bids loom in early August

August 17 report notes William E. Barrow's claim on Mexican grant for New Almaden quicksilver mines dismissed as to citizenship. American seal lock committee favors government control for bonded goods storage. Union Pacific Central Branch plans twenty more miles and seeks more subsidies via mandamus if denied. General George Stoneman retired for disability after long service. D C Cooke pays ten million dollars to the treasury as first installment of its new loan. Felix R Brunot declines Indian affairs commissioner post. Internal Revenue receipts reach 1 603 865 by fiscal year end.

Wasnieron William E. Barrow California Lnd United States Mexico Boutwell Central Branch Union Pacific Rail Af LD Union Pacific Central Branch Railroad Company Congress Secretary of the Interior R. D. Cooke Treasury American Syndicate Felix R. Brunot Communisioner of Indian Affairs Internal Revenue Poncene Indianapolis Asa Gray Louisville & Nashville Railroad Mammoth Cays Oaeantar Terre Haute Hess Putnam Associa Bo Aes P. m Swallow Chespny Elliott Cone Hilgard Mississippi Cairo Esau Alabama Louisiana

Cholera Fears Grip New York Amid Urban Squalor

August reports from New York describe alarm over a potential cholera arrival in September. Poor sanitation and filth in lower wards fuel concern while health officials promise urgent quarantine and vessel inspections amid fears of disease spreading from emigrant ships and Russia reports. A separate note covers the Westfield explosion verdict, prosecutions, and political tensions surrounding Warmoth era Louisiana landmarks.

Cincinnati Gazette New York Hull London Roosevelt Vandewater Baxter Board of Health Broadway St. Petersburg Russia Westfield Jacob Vanderbilt Brooklyn Louisiana Warmoth the Tribune Carnochan Frasquito Tropics Quarantine Red Hook South Ames Hampton Roads Livingston, Fox & Co Havana Consignees Conklin & Co Desoto United States Marshal Packard Custom House Packard Campbell Dibble Fish Republican F. J. Heros

Unclear fragment on epidemics and an explosion report

A fragment describes authorities in England and a cholera danger reaching a city, noting no preparations beyond keeping streets open amid a yellow fever concern. A coroner’s inquest into the Westfield case seeks press and public approval.

England Nm Au Es Sant Aave Westfield

Tammany Frauds Meeting Ordered by Mayor

Aldermen are to convene in accordance with a mayoral directive regarding city government affairs. The meeting related to the governance structure has been scheduled, with details to be clarified.

Destructive Rainstorm Ravages Richmond Area

A severe backcountry rainstorm caused extensive flood damage across Richmond. Culverts, basements, and streets flooded. Noble Street and the rail yard were submerged. Coffin and furniture works suffered losses. several firms reported water intrusion, damaged goods, and halted operations. Dozens of buildings faced inundation, with fruit, corn, and cattle impacts noted. Authorities describe widespread havoc and costly repairs ahead.

RicuMono, Inc Morrow Harvey Shroyer & Co Queenswarehouse Robert Knollen É c Noble Street A and Nobile J. M. Hutton & Co George H. Grant & Co Leek Fair Grounds Eel Gaar, Scott & Co Merring Marion Street Currie, Dunn & Co Nery Washington Street Pearl Street Tanyard Beyne, Vaughan & Co Turna l Theddleborough Henry Hunter Fleecy Dale Heaven

Logan County Teachers Association Closes Session

From Bellefontaine Ohio August 17 the Logan county teachers association ends its meeting. Discussion covered state normal schools with Judge Lawrence presenting the need. J Roland Day urged compulsory law while Prof Wright and Rev Hall pushed higher teacher qualifications. A uniform nationwide course of study was urged. The colored Masonic picnic drew many attendees and Judge Lawrence gave the day’s oration.

Cincinnati Gazette Logan County Teachers’ Association Lawrence J. Roland Day W. Wright J. M. Hall

Dyer Dies of Sunstroke in Springfield News

F R Comstock dies from sunstroke in Sprnnerizto Ohio. He had no funds and will be buried by the city. Wealthy Rochester relatives suspected. Police arrest three pickpockets at a circus Charles Adams Canton John Myers Michigan and Charles Miller Greene county. Myers held a $2100 check Crapp Cary Co. Miller carried a $1500 check Crapp Co. They are jailed awaiting trial.

Cincinnati Gazette Sprnnerizto F. R. Comstock Rochester New York Charles Adams Canton John Myers Michigan Charles Miller Greene County Myers People's Bank Pittsburg Crapp, Cary & Co Miller James Melon Crapp & Co

Fiendish murder and confessions shock Kentucky border

From Louisville August 17 report details a brutal abduction near the Kentucky Tennessee line. A 10 year old girl vanished last Saturday prompting a massive search. A suspect, a former soldier, was arrested and reportedly shot while recaptured. He allegedly confessed to attempted rape then killed the girl and disposed of her body. Citizens reportedly held the suspect in custody with fear of lynching.

Louisville Thomas Bennett Pear Ag Paducah & Go Kentucky Nessee Coonee See See & Pegro Who Had Been Beta For the War, and He Was Arrested, But Emane ‘Ane Becomin Pu Iech Mearess Joanne Agricultural Assats Ee Orphan Asylums Mead County John Kaufman Indiana Kaufman _—_ rae Jeffersonville Ohio County Old Corn Bohanon Cook Fauro Bagdad Dr. McClosky

Reception of a French delegation in Ireland

A French delegation visiting Ireland to thank the people for aid to wounded soldiers arrived amid wild crowds. They were greeted in Dublin with celebrations, a municipal address, and a royal welcome mood. The party included Count de Flanigny and a son of Marshal McMahon, cheered by thousands, as Birmingham-era notes describe ensuing parades and illuminated houses.

Ireland Prussia Shelbourne Hotel Marshal McMahon Loxpon Dublin Count de Flanigny House of Fiords House of Commons Enfield Peru Gladstone Maguire Cork Queen Victoria London Palace of Holyrood Balmoral Duke Duchess of Argyle Invirary Castle

The Kalamazoo Races Report From Kalamazoo and Saratoga

Kalamazoo August 17 about eight thousand people attended. Premiums at Kalamazoo included 1500 for horses under the three in five harness mile heats won by Ohio Bay in three straight, times 2 31 5, 2 32 5. At Saratoga races, attendance under ten thousand. Tammany and Tinsdale in a steep chase. Milesian ridden by A Mowry remounted after a fall, Sutliff’s horse unseated, Milesian finished third. Times and winners noted in multiple races, including Kentucky two year olds and other classes with various times and entrants.

Kalamazoo Ohio Bay SaRatToca Tammany Tinsdale A. Mowry Milesian Sutliff Ing John Kentucky A. Keene Richards Hunter & Travers Parmes Judge Brigham Thors Comte Ser Heases Sane Base Savane Loomis Clementiog Dan Mace Judge Li Herc. Bentley Kee Ans Mlb Ae Mave

Colfax Speaks at Minnesota Sunday School Address

Vice President Colfax visiting Winona with Senator Windom spoke to a Congregational church Sunday school audience. He recalled his own infant class memories, urged teachers to embrace the responsibility of guiding souls, and emphasized home influence, moral fortification, and the foundation for a peaceful life.

Colfax Minnesota Curiaco Winona Minnesota Windom Congregational Church Simon Peter Mabay

Remarkable Sing prison escape shocks New York

Sixth Live New York August 17. An extraordinary escape at Sing prison unfolds as convicts seize a canal boat, gain control of a tug and pilot house, and head for the west shore amid gunfire and pursuit. Guards and volunteers press the chase with two prisoners reportedly in the mountains near Rockland, while witnesses say a possible clash occurred. Engineers and a boy on board were detained. two planners believed at large.

N. Y Sing Prison Priso Rockland Esca Laflin New York City Dean Richmond Norton Farrell New York Singseer Zim Kelso Sais Eanes Rocd

Catholic Riots in Ogdensburg Halt Anti Catholic Lecture

August 17 Ogdensburg authorities protected Baron de Carmin after a closed hall and a large mob disrupted his anti Catholic lecture. Rioters remain defiant asMayor Procter warns peace must be kept and orders special police and possible troops. Leaders Thomas Daly and others arrested as police guard headquarters and streets.

Ogdensburg Ocpensburg Baron Decarmin Dcprissure N. Y Baron de Carmin Procter Common Council Thomas Daly Friends of Law and Order Oger

Pittstown Disaster Funeral Attends Largest Crowd Yet

In Pittston Pa August 17 funerals for seventeen victims draw the season's largest crowd. Fifteen are Protestant and two Roman Catholics. Protestant rites were at Odd Fellows cemetery with twelve clergy present. Catholic miners had high mass at the church. Coroner's jury likely to reveal negligence by authorities.

Pirraton Pittston Odd Fellows

Santa Clara Indians threaten war after chiefs death

In Batt Lake Utah August 17 report says the head chief of the Santa Clara Indians has died weeks ago and tribal tensions rise as the tribe threatens violence against whites. A suspected grand union among Utah and Oregon border Indians to suppress Utah is noted, while Charles Powell arrives as Pioche Indian agent. Pioche bullion shipments and mining stock activity indicate ongoing financial movements. Ten cars of base bullion were sent east by Wells Fargo. The weather remains excessively sultry.

Batt Lake Santa Clara Utah Oregon Charles Powell Pioche Lees and Waller New York Wells, Fargo & Co

International Boat Race crews listed for August event

The Renforth of England and several Halifax and New York crews enter the international race on August 80. Entries include the Renforth, Prior, Barton, Roche, and the Paris crew with others competing. Also listed are m ion scull entrants Renforth Sadler Baynal Brown Coulter. The day carries further notes on American fishing- vessel seizure and several regional sports scores.

Halfax N.G Renforth England Prior Halifax Barton Riglin New York Roche Paris St. John Taylor-Winship Sadler and Baynal Engand Brown Coulter

Winchester Cen tenary celebrated in town ceremony

The Winchester Connecticut centenary was celebrated with city authorities greeting the Semeneere eon party in Baltimore. Plans include a visit to the city and an excursion down the river as entries for a Halifax grand regatta were extended to the 21st.

Winchester Conn Baltimore Reneeee Halifax Roche Dena Nan Ashland Iince Little W. T. Clendennin Carbondale Ils Stephen Blair Marion Road Blair Murfreesboro Milwaukee Jacob Alex. GE Botkin The Chi Times Phil Society of Milwaukee New Monet & Proisians Orden Port Maine Thomaso Ofes Goldcreek Conpay Semety Arkansas

River water updates from Gallipolis and Monongahela

River news briefs report Gallipolis awaiting boats as the river falls slowly and the C P Huntington schedules arrivals and departures. Monongahela river level listed at 26 inches and stationary with clear weather noted.

Cincinnati Gazette WaHxEtine Gallipolis Asem C. P. Huntington Little Rock Dardanelle Ve. Moe ‘Westher Clear Pet Ae

North German Lloyd Wne ship Ohio sails to Bremen with cargo and passengers

Special Dispatch reports the steamship Ohio from Baltimore to Bremen carrying six cabin passengers and thirty five steerage passengers. cargo includes 1266 birds, tobacco, 876 bales of cotton and 256 bales from the west. Also notes a separate fire aboard the Henry Chauncey near Cape Henry with all aboard saved and total loss of ship and cargo. Arrivals include the steamer Kel Bremen.

Cincinnati Gasetés Baltimore Wne Ohio Bremen Henry Chauncey New York Aspinwall Cape Henry Brodie Island

Titusville Petroleum Market Update

Titusville Pa August 17 The Courier reports Thursday oil trading across upper roid and lower road with prices from 4 15 to 4 65 per barrel. Markets at Titusville Rouseville Oil City and other local points saw modest advances of about 10 cents before closing quiet as buyers met higher asks.

Titusville Courier A. T. Co Titusville Pipe Tarselentio Rouseville Oil City

New Orleans Market Reports Mixed Prices and Quiet Trade

New Orleans market notices show flour sales at 475 to 650 per barrel for various qualities, corn mostly unchanged with white at 70 cents, oats around 48 to 50 cents, hay steady at 35.00, bran steady at 110, pork dull with refused at 1400, sugar sales at 8 to 128 cents with western rectified noted, coffee stiff with 14 to 16 cents, sterling 122 3/4, sight 14 cents, gold 112.

Este Tratier

Pittsburg Petroleum Market Prices Steady Amid Dull Trade

The Pittsburg market reports dull crude trading with firmer prices. Seller options for August or September range at 11 to 12 cents, buyer options for year at 10 to 11 cents. Refined products show fair demand with higher prices and sales noted for seller's option August at 28 ½ cents and September at 21 4/8 cents.

Pittsburg Prrssure Iosge

Additional Cotton Markets by Telegraph. August 17

Cotton markets report varied conditions across postings. Osoceans notes grainy low prices with light exports. New York shows quiet with middling around 17 1/2 cents and stock on hand at 4,711 bales. Great Britain entries report 89,740 bales on hand and firmer tones with good ordinary at 15 1/2 cents. New arrivals indicate new cotton sold at 30 cents per pound for middling grade.

Telegraph New Osoceans Grnaiy Ggiece T Low Ming Loco Tae Low Wei Ng Wedi Moniz Besar Great Britain Banta Aeens

Buffalo Live Stock Market Report August 17

Borrago August 17. The market dull and easier with prices a shade lower. Receipts 376 cars, 370 cars last week. Sheep and lambs firmer. receipts 16 cars. Total sales 652 head, avg 1268 lbs, value around 510,600. Lights and heavies mixed with varied sales.

Borrago

New York Live Stock Market Report

Rev Y August 17 notes fat stock generally steady with varied prices. Texans sold at 9c per cwt and 100 head at 10c. Indiana and other fat cattle around 8 to 9c. Sheep and lambs show slight firmness with fine car lots improving. receipts about 2,600 head. Live cattle sold at 53½c per lb in some cases. dressed market near extremes.

Indiana

Baltimore Live Stock Market on August 17

The market is dull with buyers lower on all grades. Sheep and hogs show limited demand, with prices quoted for selected lots and receipts for cattle and pigs described as light or moderate.

Bexr CaTrie

Boy in peril leads to man being knocked senseless

In Putnam county a man named William Jenkins and two young helpers cut timber. A sapling swing failed as the boy at twenty five feet dropped toward ground. Jenkins caught him but was knocked unconscious. The boy was saved with no injury.

Union City Ind Eagle William Jenkins Black Hawk Putnam County J. Jenkins Mr. Jenkins

A Few Snake Stories From Regional Papers

The Knoxville Chronicle reports Samuel Fox of Washington county Tennessee went hunting in the mountains last Tuesday and was found dead Thursday near White Rock with scratches on an arm and swollen body, likely bitten by nearby rattlesnakes. Portsmouth Ohio Tribune notes Andy Thompson cut open a giant garter snake found in a window and allegedly released ninety nine young snakes. Rev James Thompson confirms. Monroe County West Virginia Register recalls a woman bitten to death by a large rattlesnake near Jacob Dickinson’s farm, while D. reports eighteen rattlesnakes killed on his land and two dogs killed by snakes. rattlesnakes are said to exist near Boston.

Republican State Executive Committee James Monroe Marion Jacob Mueller Upper Sandusky Marietta Pomeroy Isaac R. Sherwood Somerset New Lexington T. F. Wildey Ohio Ranney Evening Dispatch Benjamin J. Davie Edwin M., Phillips Athens Amenville Columbus Fuller Pennsylvania Grady Charles Fisher Fisher Hocking Valley Scioto Lorain County Hemnan Ely Representive Jamin Strong Ely Samuel Fox Washington County Tennessee White Rock Fox Portsmouth Tribune Bloom Township Andy Thompson Mindow James Thompson Pine Creek Monroe County West Virginia Jacob Dickinson Berryin Boston E. Cones Putnam Conestion Sevii Eugene W. Fio Mexican Gulf Perry, Whitteley Andrews Owen Lake Superior Nort Hawley United States California Florida Cope Philadelphia Darwin Phi Henry Secre Association Hall New York Graay Whittlesey Harper Colonel Grear Daniel Kirkwood J . Tingsley Kich Owen Sion B. Waterhouse Hawkins Terre Haute

The Premier's Chances In Bismarck's Great Policy

The article analyzes Bismarck's bid to reshape Germany and confront Rome's power. It weighs religious factors, Catholic strength, and potential for schism, arguing that triumph hinges on church politics, public sentiment, and the risk of provoking lasting religious hostility within new imperial structures.

The Spectator Prines Ae Pacy Rome Bismarck Antonelli Bavaria Poland Silesia Rhenish Prussia Alsace Lorraine Ketteler Mayence Europe Cologne Hohenzollerns Germany Munich Daigarrns Wittelsbachs Pol Spain Scotland Belgium Ireland Lora Mani

Hints on Study Habits by Rev Brigham

Rev Charles H Brigham argues in Herald of Health that excessive study is not proven harmful by statistics. Poor methods ruin durability. Breaks and rest prevent mental and physical strain, while long, uninterrupted hours drain strength and memory.

Charles H. Brigham the Herald

Mission to find brides across ocean for American families

A New York World report describes Rev James Nugent, a Liverpool jail chaplain, arranging Irish girls for arranged marriages in Indiana Illinois parts of Canada and a Oregon farmer. The plan involved sending about twenty foreign maidens to suitable homes as wives under his supervision and with aid from a family in England. The piece notes the risky premise and the woman's precarious position.

Canada New York World James Nugent Liverpool Indiana Illinois Oregon Father Nugent Aly Mr. i

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