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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Gazette
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1875
Page
1
Washington dispatch outlines indictments of prominent St Louis revenue officials and leading distillers, plus indications others may face grand jury action. It notes President Bristow support, Sioux Commission expansion, and promotions in internal revenue posts as of June 15.
Stormy weather reduced attendance at Paris Kentucky’s Confederate grave decoration. Speakers included J C S Blackburn and Dr. B L Dabney with Major Henry T. Stanton and Saxton’s Band leading the procession from the courthouse to the cemetery.
In a courtroom scene the long awaited resolution unfolds slowly as critics note the subject’s bravery, conscience, and honesty have not gained new virtue. Observers, including Percy and enemies, reflect on the character amid the progress toward closure.
Special Dispatch reports Bishop Jaggar of this diocese will visit Cincinnati this week and confirm a large class of catechumens at Christ Church on Sabbath. The piece notes anticipated visits by Col Campbell and McMahon, tense political finance issues, and a Brown Guards excursion to Xenia with Gov. Brown. It mentions the Southern Ohio Fair entries extended to the 17th, opening next Tuesday. There is also a cold rain observed all day.
In Jackson Michigan the sixth annual spring meeting of the Jackson Horse-breeders Association began with good weather and crowd. The first race for up to three minute miles in heats of five with nine entries saw Mazomonie win in three straight heats. Charley and Clifton followed. The second race for under 2:30 mile heats favored Granville early, with Garfield and Grafton placing in later heats.
In New York the first half mile dash for two year olds was won by Leaming ton fly with Tigress and Patience following. The ladies stakes for three year old fillies at one mile and a half saw Olitipa win with ete A second and Invoice third. Grinstead won the third race a purse of 700 with Phadamanthy second and Fadladeen third in a slow two heat finish. The handicap steeplechase was taken by Diavolo with Dead Head and Resolute behind. Time 4:05
Rainy morning in Ixpianapolis details a bold bank ploy at the Central Bank on Market and Pennsylvania streets. Two men and a woman distracted clerks while bills totaling over 5000 dollars vanished, prompting immediate police pursuit and later reports of their arrest in Lafayette and Peru.
James Richards bound over to court in $500 for cutting John J. Clark with a knife. William Jeffreys sues city for damages after his wife injured on a public sidewalk obstruction. Examinations of public schools are in progress.
Special Dispatch reports in Columbus June 15 as the Deaf and Dumb Asylum held commencement exercises this afternoon. Fourteen graduates received diplomas from State School Commissioner Smart who delivered remarks. The Hayes Club of the city held its second meeting tonight.
On June 15 authorities placed the W R Caw distillery at St. Lovurs in charge of Dailey and Olmsted under orders from Missioner Pratt after information supplied by Ohio official Ford Meyer. United States Attorney Dyer oversees the case.
Corumeus Ohio, June 15. The Democracy converge on Columbus with a crowded field of candidates for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Auditor, Attorney General, and Supreme Court. Leaders push a larger, more imposing gathering than the Republicans’ June 2 meeting. Names debated include William Allen, Samuel Cary, Isaiah Pillars, L. L. Ashburn, E. B. Eshelman, J. B. Jamison, and others amid platform fights over hard money and school funding with Archbishop Purcell potential influence. Col J C Vance named temporary Chairman expected.
A report from Curuicorar dated June 15 notes a Democratic delegation from the area for Columbus tonight. They plan to press for reforms opposing outside influence and resist a division of a peacemaker fund amid Catholic discontent with the delegation’s makeup.
The report notes the largest and most enthusiastic Republican Convention in the county, held by the MacConnoleville Republicans, with attendees described as highly energized.
The Maine Republican Convention met at Portaxp with W. W. Thomas Jr presiding. A slate of resolutions favor union, national government, local self rule, sound currency, and fraternal national unity were adopted. Gen Selden Connor won the governor nomination on 497 of 502 votes. In New Hampshire, Republicans lead as Democrats face contested seats after a party debate.
The Court of Appeals unanimously reversed the Supreme Court and ordered the discharge of William M. Tweed. The writ of habeas corpus favors liberty for all, and cumulative sentences cannot exceed statute limits. Deputies will arrest Tweed on release, with security bonds reaching 3,000,000 dollars and Ludlow Street custody planned.
Ithaca New York June 15 a Farringtons store at Newfield was broken into and a safe blown. A fire spread destroying two dwellings a hotel and all village businesses. Loss about 80 000 with 17 000 insured. A 500 reward offered for burglars. Also a Halifax Nova Scotia blaze near Ingoniche Cape Breton destroyed five houses and swept nine miles. In New York City a carriage manufactory on Eldridge street burned with estimated loss 100 000 partly insured.
A man named Crocker died after leaping from a moving train near Nodaway Missouri. Grasshoppers swarm across Omaha and nearby towns, damaging private gardens and fruit trees as they fly northward. In Kansas Leavenworth reports vast hatches, but forecasts say the pest is diminishing and crops look promising despite initial harm.
Arguments in the express robbers case concluded this afternoon in Memphis, but no verdict was returned before adjournment. James A. Chastaine, bookkeeping suspect for Ely Harvey & Richardson, was arrested at Hot Springs Arkansas but released and escaped. The defalcation exceeds $10,000. Chastaine is a Georgia native with strong connections.
New York June 15 Brooklyn police arrested Wm H Mooney for a burglary on Cumberland. He was identified by Mrs Shute as the man in a bloody encounter with her husband last Tuesday morning and was taken to the Shute house for further questioning.
Vienna reports a sensational article urging an alliance between Russia and England due to the peers loss of police guarantee amid suspected warlike designs. The day includes details of an acquittal for Wiessinger in a Father General Beck fraud case and notes on a diplomatic dinner in Berlin with American officers and officials. Archbishop Ledochowski reportedly ill. Von Arnim case reopened. A Berlin dispatch cites Bismarcks peaceful Germany assurances.
Special dispatch reports Don Carlos has made his son Prince of Asturias and called the Biscay Juntas for the 27th to compare Carlist and Alfanguist positions. He claims the Alfanguists fear summoning Cortes and asserts his authority.
Reports from June 15 describe the suspension of Alexander, Alexander, Collie & Co. of Manchester with liabilities near 3,000,000 pounds and rumors of further failures in London. Circulating rumors say another firm with East connections faces 15,000,000 dollars in liabilities.
In the Chamber of Deputies on June 15 the public safety bill debate resumed. An order of the day was proposed, approved by the government, and passed by a majority of 17.
A violent tornado and lightning storm hit Quincy Int last night from 8 to 10 o clock causing widespread destruction. Homes and barns heavily damaged with losses estimated at 50000 dollars. Brickmaker John Menne was killed by falling timbers as tracks were damaged and bridges along railroads washed away.
The seventh annual meeting of the National Board of Trade opened at the Philadelphia Board of Trade rooms. Frederick Froley presided. John Welsh welcomed guests, and William E. Smith of Milwaukee replied. Frank Fraley of Philadelphia was re elected president. Fourteen vice presidents were chosen to join the executive council. The Transportation Committee reported but its action was deferred. The report discusses effects on transportation costs from combinations.
The American Institute of Homeopathy marks its thirty second anniversary at Put-in-Bay with over 200 members from the U S and Canada. Delegates gather as Dr L E Ofee presides and Dr W H Halcomb is absent. The president’s address by Dr R J McClatchey discusses the historical significance of homeopathy.
June 15 port notices show multiple vessels arriving in New York and Boston from Bristol Hull Antwerp Liverpool and Havre with steamers Cornwall Othello Sarmartian and France listed. Pacific mail steamers Colima and Colorado sailed for Panama and Hong Kong via Yokohama and more ships named France Elysia Moses arrive from Havre.
Last Sunday the decomposed body of a white man, believed dead a week or two, was found near the Bluff. Cards from Serves Pere et Fils Cognac and whisky houses in Louisville, St. Louis, New York, and Gavin were found nearby. The deceased is thought to be William, a traveling whisky agent. Foul play is suspected but decomposition prevents confirmation.
Beaton Massachusetts June 15 The Coroner's jury in the Frawley case blames the blast at the Lagrange street store on the careless or criminal use of a powerful explosive by someone other than the proprietor.
A. Jane and Wm Taylor face bail in the case against Base Balk trafficking allegations. The docket notes a May detention and mentions the Red Stockings and a Philadelphia connection with a June 15 reference.
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