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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Gazette
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1875
Page
4
The issue surveys multiple sections and topics across the Daily Gazette pages including local notices, editorials, international commentary, and city updates. It notes debates over Hayes third-term prospects, election irregularities in several cities, society scandals, and a Boston Girls High School graduation dress guidance advocating simplicity and dignity.
The article reviews a speech supporting Baxener's innocence by challenging Ti Tex's testimony. It argues public indifference stems from fatigue with perjury and slow progress in uncovering facts, noting Beecher's fallen status but contending the puzzle remains unsolved after six months of debate.
Revusen Spaincer urges adding 50 000 dollars to support new permanent buildings for the Industrial Exposition alongside the Main Hall. The plan, coupled with Spriveux’s 50 000 dollar subscription, would total 175 000 dollars. The donor stresses the priority of the industrial purpose and asks if critics will accept the broader support or fear overcommitment.
A Civil War era reflection argues that merit rests with all who served, not just high command. It condemns granting special pay or honors to officers above ordinary soldiers, noting millions were dismissed after four years of service. The piece asserts no class has vested rights to rank or life pay, and the nation may decide its military future as it sees fit.
A proposal outlines creating a perpetual, legally capable administrative body to govern a Cincinnati hall for industry exhibitions and major musical events. It argues for the highest citizen intelligence and integrity, resisting demagoguery and private interests, to ensure stable lease and public welfare.
An editorial argues the central hall should host great musical festivals and industrial expositions without conflict. It asserts musiclightens society while industry remains the foundation, urges a perpetual administrative board representing Cincinnati’s highest interests, and rejects claims the hall’s permanence harms sheds or local manufacturers.
Washington correspondent reviews Gen Sherman’s narrative of a Confederate Johnston political treaty, presenting documentary Confederate documents not previously printed. Letters offer impartial, judicial proof against Sherman’s portrayal, showing cabinet involvement in treaty terms and Sherman’s amplified acceptance, with critique of his political aims and alleged distortions.
The piece argues Gen Sueman overstepped, seizing military and political power to dictate terms with Confederate states. It contrasts his claims with official Cabinet statements, noting he ignored rightful victory by Grant and others and pursued a unilateral settlement. The author questions his truthfulness and motive.
Robert A. Trotter, 22, spent the afternoon at a Longworth Street house kept by Liargie Homans. He drew a derringer, shot himself in the left shoulder, was taken to Cincinnati Hospital after being discharged last week from Barber & Stout tobacco firm at 34 Main Street. The act followed his recent dismissal from work.
A dispatch from Mayor Johnston in Cincinnati reports inquiries about observing July 3 or July 5 as Independence Day. The issue mentions a shell-boat accident and rescues, a robbery attempt on Henry Baum, a $1000 bond, a charity sale at Mt Auburn, music publications, a mistaken murder identity in Dayton, a poetry reading, Knight of Honor incorporation, a theft conviction, Gustavus Frankenstein magic reciprocals, a strawberry festival, a runaway horse injuring a boy, and resumed Middletown boat line trips amid canal repairs.
The City Work-House board, led by Chairman Neare, reviews May admissions, labor on Clifton avenue, and funds. They vote to expand improvements including a brush factory and hospital, approve $4,090.84 in bills, and note ongoing repairs, flooring, and ongoing inmate labor contracts with Miles Greenwood and others.
The Ladies' Home Mission of Cincinnati organized June 12, 1854 to raise funds for sending missionaries to destitute in the city and vicinity. The first annual receipts were $28,048 with Sunday schools and preaching places established. by 1869 seven missions and eight Sunday schools supported six missionaries, and the group plans a strawberry festival at Exposition Hall to raise funds for expansion.
Captain Rieder and Officer Meader recovered one complete caddy and part of another of fine plug tobacco from the Whitewater Valley Railroad theft. The tobacco had been sold by Wm. Jackson to Philip Hoffort, a saloon keeper at 664 West Sixth Street, where it was found. A new coat was also recovered. The gang arrestees Wm. Jackson, Albert Nixon, Gus Sparke, and Thomas Gilroy will be called in Police Court this morning.
On Monday the 14th instant John Robinsons Grand Menagerie and Moral Circuit will set up over five acres of canvas on the Union Baseball Grounds at Lincoln Park. The show will run both afternoon and evening for one week, with extra street cars added to the route to the grounds.
The festival committee at Exposition Hall met yesterday in Vickers Church to review departmental reports. Receipts and expenditures are not fully settled, with sales on commission at some tables and time needed to finalize accounts, bills, and settlement. Boough indicates receipts may exceed expenses by several thousand dollars.
A splendid audience attended the Grand Opera house last night for Tony Pastor's company opening. The troupe offered first class specialties and a varied programme, with frequent encores. The entertainment did not close until after 11 o'clock and will run only this week.
Judge Lindemann in Police Court found McCoy guilty of running the Ludlow ferry without a license. A $50 fine plus costs was imposed, sentence suspended to tomorrow morning to allow a bill of exceptions. An exhibit at Robert Clarke & Co's book store shows a Central American idol from Stephens' work.
An ancient metropolis hidden beneath tropical growth surfaces in recent findings. The carvings on the discovered image are described as elaborate and wonderful. The drawing accompanying the piece is credited to Mr. F. Gianque.
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