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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Gazette
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1875
Page
1
Attorney-General Pierrepont presses vigorous reforms across all divisions and backs the Postmaster-General in cleansing postal abuses while Bristow targets the whisky ring. Paying advertisement notes Republican delinquent tax-list profits, four insertions yield substantial sums.
A telegram from Abram Domingo of Missouri accepts a commissioner role to negotiate with the Sioux. General Terry chosen for the army side. Bishop Havens offered a post but not yet accepted. Senator Allison and Rev S D Hanman have accepted, leaving one seat open for a final commissioner.
A Cincinnati dispatch reports Charles P. Taylor was convicted of grand larceny for stealing eight bushels of clover seed from James C. Kinman. Certificates filed include Sunbury Manufacturing Company capital $50,000 and Lake Erie Ohio River Railroad Company capital $250,000 to build a line from Painesville to Stephenville. Thieves traced to Columbus from a farm raid near Truro Township. Phelps case continued at Westerville. Shad stock to stock Ohio rivers. Klippart targets Tuscarawas and Walhonding rivers. George W. Boyce named Ohio University trustee. Bishop Jaggar to confirm churches. Cox to address Dem Club before state convention. Taxpayer funds draft assessed at $644,575.
The Northern Indiana Association's spring meeting closed with strong attendance and three main races. Monroe won the 2:40 trotting purse of 800 dollars, in times 2:38 2:33 2:34, while West won the 2:33 class in three straight heats. Granger led the 600 dollar running match before withdrawing horse Bob Harkness, and the meeting overall was financially successful with orderly progress and good times.
Public schools closed for vacation until September 6. County levy fixed at 2 mills, city tax at 10 mills. Auditors set road valuation for M and C Railroad main line per mile 8000, sidings 3500, Portsmouth branch 6500, total over 3 million with 449,902 in Ross County. Terre Haute coal firm formed.KnickerBocker Coal Company filed. lands in Vigo Clay Owen counties. offices in Terre Haute. Directors include A B Bush and James Calhoun.
York and J. B. Armstrong lead a group forming a new venture with capital stock and incorporators including Preston, B. Armstrong, Thatcher W. Parker, A. B. Quackenbush, James Calhoun of New York and Emma R. Cadwal ler of Athens U.
New York, June 11. The railroad war resumes with Erie cutting round trip fares by more than $3 on routes to Rochester, Buffalo, and Niagara Falls. In New York, executives of the Pennsylvania and Baltimore and Ohio railroads met, aiming for a permanent settlement within ten days. The plan calls for restored terminal access and freight tariffs, with passenger rates likely following the Saratoga standard.
At Lebanon New Hampshire the main building of the Agricultural Works burned this morning with its machinery and stock. Loss about 33000 dollars and partly insured. One hundred fifty workers were left jobless and without tools. In Newburg New York Mount Sunopee House also burned this morning with about 26000 dollars loss and 11000 insured.
Moxtaxat June 11. It is doubtful the proposed union of the Presbyterian Churches will be accomplished without court action. Some Church of Scotland members led by Rev Gavin Lang plan legal steps to protect what they deem their rights.
Sheriff Greist consigned to the penitentiary today for three year sentences for John Clark Albert Brush and John Ryan. James McCrum George Greens and John Stelz receive one year terms. Railroad honors stir local excitement as Chapman's engineer corps visits nearby.
The senior class of eight held graduation at Shober's Opera House this evening with several hundred in attendance. Cites Cresiiing, U. as the location and date June 11.
A Montreal dispatch reports Mr and Mrs Bloom of Green Bay Wisconsin among cabin passengers of the wrecked steamship Vicksburg. The iron Dominion Line vessel valued at 325000 dollars was carrying 52466 bushels of wheat 7945 bushels of peas and ninety two cattle. The Quebec warned the Vicksburg of ice and barely cleared the passage with difficulty.
Nortong Va June 11 Capt Brown of the schooner J C arrived with an iron safe from the Cumberland wreck sunk in Hampton Roads by the Virginia in 1862. Divers spent ten years seeking it and recovered the safe after 48 hours. Water depth 78 feet. Pieces of gold coin dropped as it was hoisted. Believed treasure between 60000 and 100000. Safe and treasure owned by Brown Maltby and Herby Smith. Brown also found a petrified body, likely an officer, and plans to return.
The twenty third annual International Typographical Union convention closes in Boston with officers elected for the next year. Walter H Bell leads as President from Philadelphia. James Harper of Detroit First VP. C F Sheldon of Kansas City Second VP. Wm A Hutchinson of Chicago Secretary Treasurer. W S Pride of Wilmington Corresponding Secretary. Floral gifts honor Mrs Danielson and Miss Fenley from the Woman's Union. Adjournment set for Philadelphia in 1876.
The Chaplin Paper Coin treasurer Mowry absconded leaving obligations around 70000 with most suspected as forged notes. On June 11 the case expanded as Charles C. Fuller President and J. y were named in connection with the matter.
A man named Frank ard, believed from Findlay, Ohio, apparently committed suicide in Saxpvsky this morning by shooting himself in the heart. Police report no further details available.
Paris reports M Ollivier reveals in his defense of the ministry blamed for starting the war that the act was approved by the Senate and legislative body. He argues the ministry calmed minds and restored government authority without corruption. A letter from the Emperor shows continued confidence. Parisian workers launch funds to send a delegation to the Philadelphia Centennial. Communist editor Marateau dies in New Caledonia.
The Daily News reports a looming crisis at Athens with a possible abdication of the King. Five Turkish warships are ordered to cruise Greek waters. The Russian Minister warns against abdication without securing the heir’s rights. Discussion of foreign powers' intervention follows.
A railway crash near Bath today killed several people and left many injured. At Ascot, Doncaster Scamp won the Alexandra plate with Feu Dermont second and another horse third. Berlin reports floated rumors of England and Russia seeking a neutral zone on Central Asia.
In the Federal Council the President of the Imperial Chancellery submitted votes of supply to cover expenses for proper representation of Germany at the United States Centennial exhibition. A Catholic paper ban was enforced in the empire for two years. A boundary convention between Italy and Switzerland was promulgated per the Marsh award. Debates on Sicily security bill led to a disorderly sitting and abrupt closure.
News from St Thomas recounts a devastating quake in New Grenada centered in the Cucuta valley near the Venezuela frontier, with reports estimating about 16,000 lives lost and widespread destruction.
Minor telegram items report: Daniel Doran respited to July 9 in New Jersey. Shipments valued at 2.2 million dollars with potential to reach 3 million. Toronto assessment officials decide grain in storehouses is tax exempt. 3 million five-twenty bonds due in sinking fund, 2.2 million paid in gold this morning. Post Office extends railway mail service to July 1 on the Chicago & Pacific line. Fort Sanders reports stock theft by Indians at Rock Creek View. posse sent to Lookout Station. Kansas City’s Kansas Rolling Mill may open Sedale mills south of town, employing 250 workers. Louisiana Gov Kellogg proclaims ten-day quarantine for Havana and Vera Cruz ports, counting from leaving infected port to New Orleans under new rules. Kansas City Board of Trade backs a presidential request to intervene in Indian treaties and the fate of the four Indians. committee to draft memorial to Congress opposing further moves to confine natives to one land area.
Jos Calvert alias Button Joe was arrested on a charge tied to the negotiation of stolen U S bonds. Dr Miller, one of the accused, swears he received two registered bonds worth 5000 and 10000 dollars from Calvert and later returned them. The bonds are alleged fruits of a robbery in Haws and were in Mrs tt’s name.
The Grand Jury continues probing silk-smuggling frauds in New York. By early next week it is probable several prominent merchants and three or four Custom-house officials will be indicted. Names mentioned include H. B. Claflin, John Claflin, Daniel Robinson.
United States Circuit Court Grand Jury charged multiple parties in silk-smuggling frauds. H B Canara and associates appeared before Commissioner Shields posting bail of 20 dollars each. Claflin & Co figures Joan J Donaldson Aaron Claflin a bandsman. Field Morris Fenner Co and others posted 20000 dollar bonds.
In the morning session six ties from yesterday were shot off. Willard of Windsor Canada won $50. Today’s prizes total 300 250 150 100 and 50. 128 entries. F J Wheat of Cleveland hit 25 birds with no misses at 26 and 31 yards. J T Quayle of Galion Ohio won second prize with 24 of 25. South yesterday’s winner had 23. Darkness halted further ties. large crowd and strong performance overall.
The National Grange of Patrons of Husbandry headquarters, long based in Grangers, Washixeton, D C, likely will be moved to Louisville Kentucky in the near future.
Newton New Jersey June 11 Judge Martin Ryer son a former member of the Commission on Alabama Claims died this morning at age 60 in Newton. The obituary notes his service and his ties to the commission and local community.
Art and literature items noting Gerome's Sabre Dance sold for 18800 dollars in Paris, Edouard Detaille's youth, and Brunchard Jerrold's Napoleon III life. Belgian and Austrian art moves, Rome discoveries, and upcoming American tours by Wachtel and others. Also reports on Horace Wells statue, Fortuny sale results, and South Kensington Museum decor and Sevres vase gifts.
A pedestal linked to explorers and monks features reliefs of Columbus landing and the first Roman Catholic church in America. Col. Ferrel uncovers unpublished Bossuet and Vallière manuscripts from Meaux and Nancy, including letters and a work titled Ce missements. Munich exhibits show plaster models with mica powder paint that mimics metal surfaces and withstands dust and gas exposure.
A historic notice from On, Crry, Pa discusses river conditions and a Bilious Attack warning. It recommends Dr Jayne's Sanative Pills to restore liver health and relieve biliary distress amid illness symptoms.
An advertisement touts Rupture cure by an Elastic Truss with a branch in Cincinnati. It urges use of Sozodont for teeth, promotes Elmwood and Warwick collars, and lists Giles Liniment for various ailments. M. Loughran & Co. horse dealer advertises depots and prices 50 cents to 81 per bottle.
A cautious note warns against common baking powders as injurious and urges use of Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder. It also touts True Flavoring Extracts as the finest and purest available in this country or others.
For over thirty years Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce has been praised by chefs and households. It is described as an indispensable, flavorful condiment trusted by royalty and high society, valued on ships and in hotels for its piquancy and lasting strength.
Suppplied with The Vigor of Life, Sarsaparillian Resolvent, The Great Blood Purifier promising pure blood clear skin bright eyes smooth complexion strong hair and removal of sores pimples blotches pustules tetters cankers from head and skin It is pleasant to take and the dose is small.
Advertisement extols Radway’s Ready Relief as a universal remedy to prevent epidemics and cure pains from many causes. It claims effectiveness for influenza, sore throat, fever, neuralgia, headaches, dysentery, cholera morbus, burns, and more. Directions state twenty drops in water relieve cramps, heartburn, sick headache, and internal pains. travelers are urged to carry a bottle and compare favorably to brandy or bitters. Price fifty cents.
Fragmentary OCR hints at a local missive or note involving Bend, Wigan, York, and Radway with a numeric 400. Other readable terms include Ne 2 and organizational hints but the text is garbled. No clear event, date, or named persons beyond places emerge.
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