29 Dec 1874
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Gazette
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1874
Page
1
The national banks paid into the Treasury more than eight million dollars in the current year with Douglass estimating a total near nine million by month end, surpassing last year by about one and a half million. The report notes enforcement acts and potential use of military power amid political upheaval.
A mix of items reports a $10 counterfeit bill case in Richmond Indiana with a suspect and a missing confederate. It notes a successful Nassau Gauge Coal Road subscription drive and the Montgomery County Teachers Institute opening in the Ebbart Building with instructors Smith and Willoughby. It commemorates Mr and Mrs Thomas Brown's golden wedding and praises his lifelong public service. Heavy rainfall caused bridge damage near Dayton and washouts on the Atlantic and Great Western line.
Fort Wayne dispatch reports Charles C. Carrey of Coesse Whitley County was jailed on murder charges after a fight with a young man named Weaver. Carrey allegedly struck Weaver with a stick knocking him unconscious. Weaver died Sunday morning. Coroner’s jury implicates Carrey as the blows cause.
Highlights from the New York inquiry show Irwin and Stockwell depositing and moving vast sums via Pacific Mail stock and multiple banks. Postmaster William S. King identified as drawing $115,000 in May 1872, with connections to the House of Representatives. Gerrit Smith dies after brief illness during holiday visit.
The Rev Joseph L Bennett pastor of the Congregational Church preached a farewell sermon The Ladies Holiday Bazaar at the Opera house for the Public Library benefit was crowded The Light Guard Company gave an exhibition drill Samuel Barnett son of David Barnett and Wm Strode were murdered near Kansas City with no clue to the killers John Armstrong a Cleveland agent was arrested for grand larceny bound over in 1000 dollars bond
Rain and high water over the last hours caused several hundred dollars in damage to mills on the Whitewater River. Railroads reported no damage as far as heard. The report notes higher rainfall in this vicinity than at any time this year.
A virulent scarlet fever strain and sore throat cases are reported across Liberty and nearby areas prompting public health concern. Officials warn residents to seek care and monitor symptoms amid rising illness on the docket.
London reports the emigrant ship Cospatrick burned at sea while bound for Auckland. It left London Sept 14 and was last heard Oct 21. Only three survivors remain the second mate and two seamen, rescued after ten days adrift, facing extreme hardships.
Havana December 28 Captain-General Concha orders leniency toward captured or surrendered Insurgents while ordering execution of incendiaries and filibusters. Special dispatch from Axrey reports canal lessees' right to lease ice cutting privilege to the Summit Lake Ice Company and halt W. Saxton from cutting ice before his property.
E H Wright, an extensive produce dealer, died Sunday morning at his residence. A collection was taken up in the city for a Christmas fund. Mapinox, Inc. and Co. have submitted plans for a large warehouse and elevator on West Street opposite their flour mills.
Lancaster will host a shooting tournament on New Year’s Day offering $50 for first prize, $30 for second, and a third prize. The Masons plan a banquet at the Withoff House tomorrow evening with speeches and music at the Masonic Hall before supper.
Fragmentary text indicates a reporting of state office actions in Indianapolis on December 28 involving a Connersville craftsman or dealer named Cody Morrison and references to state officials and a capital or government office. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
An information bulletin from army headquarters reports Capt. of Toth Cavalry guiding a successful action against Cheyennes near Melleine Water and Mad Meat, with seventy ponies captured.
Special dispatch reports Gen. Terry placed in command at New Orleans with orders to assume if needed, as President vows firm action to uphold Kellogg government and Returning Board. Reports warn of possible riot and bloodshed as Vicksburg massacre details emerge and investigators prepare to fix responsibility.
The period piece notes debates over Sheridan’s potential move to New Orleans, criticizing his role in supporting a Negro government and citing opposing views from The Times and The Bulletin. It reports a post mortem on Warmoth’s victim, detailing six wounds, five potentially fatal, and outlines a police board appointment and prior resignation details.
At Grand Rapids Michigan on December 28 the McCast confectionary at 520 Front Street burned quickly with most contents lost. The origin is unknown and losses run about 2500 with 1700 insured. In Springfield on December 28 H Floyd and Co livery stable was damaged by fire to insured extent.
Fire reports list OC K Co W Good r Bright Bros Rodecker Bros and J M Strode among victims as damage reaches 25000 with about half insured. New York Crosby and Sone furniture manufactory of Warren Ward Co sustains about 150000 damage including 25000 on building and 50000 on stock. Southbridge Massachusetts sees two brick blocks and a wooden building on Main Street burn with 45000 loss.
An ad claims a remedy will purify the blood remove sores and pimples and improve hair skin and eyes. It touts small doses and supposed chronic disease cures lasting years with decisive results.
A historical medicine ad claims universal efficacy curing head- ache and various ailments. It touts rapid relief with a half-tumbler dose, portable bottle use, and superiority over other remedies, offered by druggists for fifty cents.
Advert suggests Radway regulating pills from Radway & Co with likely sales claim. Text is fragmentary and mentions medical patent product, no verifiable event or date.
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