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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Gazette
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1875
Page
1
A commission arrived to inspect the Chicago Custom-House with contractor Mueller. Indications point to favoring tearing the building down. Unclear plans for Buena Vista freestone and postoffice corruption cases in Wyoming also noted.
The President signed the commissions of S. B. Axtell to govern New Mexico and Geo. W. Emery to govern Utah. William S. King, indicted in the Pacific Mail subsidy case, was admitted to bail at 5000 dollars. Gen Butler sought a trial date. District Attorney Fisher opposed, matter under advisement. George W. Webster named Post Master at Cumming Georgia.
A wagon accident near Brookville injures Wharton siblings after a locomotive spooks their horse. Young Wharton may have a fractured skull, sister suffers a broken arm and head bruising. Coincidentally, a brother was injured similarly at the same spot five years ago and died.
Special Dispatch to the Cincinnati Gazette from Convmevs Ohio reports Judge E F Bingham of this city refuses a Democratic State Convention candidacy for Supreme Judge. The piece also notes events from this city including a widow’s burial, picnic trends, resort travels to Yellow Springs and Neff House, and upcoming society meetings at Princeton College with Baber chosen to preside.
In Connorsville Indiana the Roots & Co woolen mills burned down between 1 and 2 am. Loss estimated at $50,000 with replacement costs near $100,000. Authorities deem the blaze incendiary due to no prior fire and no cause for spontaneous combustion. Three suspected thieves were captured during the blaze.
A blaze at Brilliant Oilworks seven miles north of the city destroyed multiple oil tanks and a warehouse, scattering burning oil. Losses range from 150000 to 200000 with insured amount around 95000 across about thirty companies. Telegraphed lines burned and flames reached additional tanks before control was claimed.
In New Orleans on June 13 rumors say the Grand Jury has found a true bill against State Auditor Clinton, possibly suspending him. Police orders close gambling saloons in the city. Shreveport dispatch says Sheriff of Caddo Parish Effner cannot seize the office from Flournoy, leading to court action. The Shreveport Times warns of forcible ejection if Flournoy resists. Collector Casey and Deputy Herwig, with others, go fishing aboard the revenue cutter John A. Dix to the passes.
June 13 Boston express train ran off track about six miles above New York. Two parlor coaches overturned. passengers bruised. Vice-President Wilson in rear coach uninjured. Miss Annie Louisa Cary the vocalist slightly hurt. Ex-Speaker Blaine in first coach injured and likely bed bound for a day or two.
The North German Gazette reports Worden in command of the U S squadron expected to visit Kiel for a royal reception. The Lovely greeted the fleet at the Elbe and escorted it to Gluckstadt as Berlin hosts a cordial welcome and banquet for American officers.
Special from Rome reports an impending ministerial crisis over the public safety bill for suppression of unrest. The Left opposes the measure and a change could bring Signor Zella to the premiership, with widespread excitement about the government’s fate.
Letters from Salazar dated May 19 describe a powerful 11:10 am quake on May 18 that destroyed Circuita and San Cristobal, with San Cayetano and Santiago heavily damaged. Descriptions note lava from a nearby volcano and widespread ruin in Gra malate and Arboleda, with San Jose De Celcutta about 18,000 population and a major coffee and cocoa trade disruption. The tremor was also felt in Bogota and Baranquilla.
Chief Justice Seeneee presided as Court of Queen's Bench Manitoba opened in St Paul. Judge Wood issued a forceful attack on the Ottawa Government calling the Dawson route a delusion and a snare and stating the Pembina branch is no better.
Athens reports deny special dispatches claiming the Kio abdication is imminent and foreign warships have reached Greek waters. The country remains perfectly tranquil according to official notices.
Report from Loxpow dated June 13 states several drowned passengers from the steamship Schiller have been recovered. The bodies show severe facial and frontal disfigurement but are identified as likely passengers, including one tail man wearing gray pants.
Paris June 13 a press regulation bill will be submitted by M Dufaure declaring state of siege lifted and punishing attacks on government or the president with imprisonment and fines false news and petitions to modify the constitution also penalized. President MacMahon reviewed 36000 troops at Longchamps before 300000 spectators.
Five more prominent whisky ring members are indicted in St. Louis. Arrests and names remain undisclosed. Officials deny any government compromise and promise vigorous prosecutions as more evidence surfaces from unexpected quarters.
In Bohemian Turner Hall Chicago speakers urged armed resistance to employers and to scuttle ships before unloading. The gathering adopted resolutions condoling Pennsylvanian strikers and called for a proper platform and organization.
Over one hundred leading citizens from both parties organized a public dinner for John C. New, the newly appointed United States Treasurer, before he departs to Washington to begin his official duties.
The signers include United States Senators Morton and McDonald, Gov. Hendricks, officials at federal state and municipal levels, leading bankers editors and prominent attorneys merchants and business men. The appointment of Mr New has earned unusual favor across classes and by those who offered the dinner. New is modest retiring and declined the compliment saying he is untried in such duties and must prove his ability.
Count Marefoschi sails for me as three hundred bales of cotton are recovered from the Niagara wreck off Holyhead. Norfolk Prov Providence miners Casey shoots wife then himself at Providence. Nebraska Constitutional Convention adjourns sine die in Lincoln. Ring & Welch attach site in New York City to recover 462248.8 J. Safford dies Selma. Power acquitted in Nashville murder case. Trotting mare Volunteer Maid killed after leg break. Button in Burlington suspends payment liabilities 55000. Octavio stealthy in New York port tied to Cuban insurgents. West reports Jenkins Street fight with Cheyenne Indians in Rawlins County.
Brownsville reports Capt. McNeely and a small troop chased twelve cattle thieves twelve miles below town. In the engagement all raiders were killed, one trooper died, Berry Smith was killed, two horses were killed and one wounded. 250 head of stolen cattle were recovered.
The naval cadetship contest between Henry Findley of Bucyrus and Wm McNulty of Ashland was decided today by the casting vote of Dr. Pomeraine of Millersburg, making Findley the winner. McFarland, the somnambulist injured by a fall from a second story window last Saturday, remained unconscious until Wednesday and showed early signs of recovery but remains critically ill with slim hopes of improvement.
A telegram from St Johns Newfoundland lists nine crew and three passengers of the Vicksburg as arrived. Names include Parker Greenwood James Callaghan William Ryan James Doran William Jones James Walter John Cartin John Redmond Martin Lee John Bergelly Bryan McShane and Richard Corbett. Her Majesty's steamer Swallow sails from St Johns to search for the missing vessel. The mate's boat overturned shortly after departure.
The Washington Light Infantry detachment leaves Charleston with fifty muskets for Bunker Hill. The unit includes ex-Confederates whose last North visit was as wounded prisoners en route to Elmira. Col. Wedges commands at Charleston Harbor and fires a national salute.
Baseball scores reported from St Louis and Louisville show the New York Mutuals defeating the Louis Brown Stockings 81 to 8. Separate games list Philadelphia beating Louisville Ourcaco 24 to 7.
Circleville Ohio June 13 delegates to the Democratic Convention were elected this afternoon John Boggs Pickaway Township C E Nile Circleville Township A R Vancleaf Circleville Township A L Perrill Madison Township D B Drebert Scioto Township A D Rose Deercreek Township The delegates are uninstructed though E B Winship late Pickaway Auditor will be urged for State Auditor.
Creverano June 12 The County Democratic Convention appointed twenty seven delegates to the State Convention to meet in Columbus on the 17th instant The resolutions advocate constitutional protection of all religious opinions and oppose ecclesiastical interference in state affairs. They support free education and a common school system while opposing school fund division. The party supports honest debt payment a judicious license law specie payments and a protective tariff along with repealing the Adair liquor law.
Sprinekeip at a Clarke County convention named delegates for the Columbus convention on the 17th. Chosen are Matthew Bonner James V. Ballentine Adolphus H. Smith Wm H. Blee J J Smith James Johnsgn and seventeen others. No resolutions or instructions were adopted.
In Milwaukee on June 12 the sole ticket headed by Alexander Mitchell won the director seats including Mitchell and Plankinton of Milwaukee and Thorpe of Madison plus others from Kelbourn City Chicago Cleveland New York Rotterdam and more. Mitchell named President Wadsworth Vice President and Merrill General Manager. Union Depot at St Louis nearing completion with eastbound trains shifting there. connections likely within 30 to 60 days. Basis of the B and O and Pennsylvania railways agreement to be reviewed by boards Wednesday.
Lieutenant-Colonel Forsythe reports a Yellowstone River expedition leaving Fort Buford May 26 and reaching the Big Horn mouth June 2 by steam. They ascended to 250 miles above Powder River, noted water depths, hunted wildlife, found cedar and cottonwood, sighted Crow lodges near Pryor River, and planned to proceed to Chicago. A return to Bismarck followed with praise for the journey.
James E. Murdoch drew a large audience last evening in Lancaster. Tonight he leads a series of Grace form Church Scripture readings for the Warren County church fundraiser. Hugh Hartwell’s murder trial is scheduled for the 29th. Samuel Patten suffered a skull fracture after being thrown from a cultivator yesterday near Greencastle where the Grangers are building a new store.
A meeting at the Second Baptist Church, Springfield, convened to discuss rumors about Rev. J. C. Cary advised that the pastoral relation between Cary and the church be altered. The council met to consult on the private character rumors affecting church leadership.
Report says the church will dissolve by mutual consent. It is noted that Mr. Cary left the city immediately after hearing the committee's report tonight.
Portsville Pa June 12 Executive Board of the Miners Beneficial Association meets at Shamokin seeking a region wide compromise but is ignored by a coal operators committee. Two working miners Kilgore and Leary shot near Forestville with one mortally wounded and the other badly hurt. both from Forestville New York. Additional items note ships arriving in New York and Philadelphia steamers from Antwerp and Liverpool.
Dr. T. P. Rogers, a leading Louisville physician and long time professor at the University of Louisville, died this morning after a protracted stomach cancer illness.
Sampson S. Blowers, a Tory refugee and Nova Scotia jurist, writes of loyalist views during the early American Revolution. He notes British troop strength, anticipated campaigns, and hopes for peace under parliamentary control while fearing devastation if war endures.
The Leisure Hour cites London’s immense scale with 4 million inhabitants within fifteen miles of Charing Cross and vivid notes on crime, religion, and urban growth. It then reports the International Commission on the Metric System signing a convention with major nations to establish metre and kilogramme standards, costing up to 400,000 pounds and annual expenses around 50,000 pounds after distribution.
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