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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Gazette
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1875
Page
1
The piece notes mounting discontent within Washington over the Interior Department amid ongoing survey work on the Kas Nawha River and related reports from the Black Hills region. It reflects critical views of administration handling and agency performance during the period.
Frontiersmen and officers urge shifting Indian supplies and annuity payments to the War Department. Senator Boutwell’s committee weighs transferring Indian Bureau and Pension Office to cut theft, with potential savings and fewer agents. Reports deny gold discoveries in the Black Hills. Kanawha River survey favors two locks and dams.
Large crowd gathers for the Farmers' Club annual picnic in Springfield Township. Absence of Dr. Warder of Cincinnati dampens plans for the keynote address. Agricultural displays include reapers. crops show strawberry, wheat, oats, grass, blackberries, corn, and potatoes as promising. News notes on journalists joining an editorial excursion and Miss Holbrook leaving for Santa Rosa. Athletics team wins 11 to 0 against the Stars of New London.
Special Dispatch to the Cincinnati Gazette reports a large meeting in Indiana to canvass support for the Centennial exposition in Philadelphia. Artisans will compete for representation based on displays at the fall exposition. speeches by Goy, Hendricks and others followed by committee appointments.
A man was found today at Malotte Park near the city, believed to have died by an overdose of opium. An inquest will be held to determine the circumstances. A note mentions a bond amount of 2080 dollars in connection with the case.
An elderly resident of the county, Charles H. Montgomery, died after a wagon accident near Centerville. The day also featured a select excursion to Cleveland and visits to the National Soldiers' Home, with plans for a July 3 celebration. A horse theft from James Cathcart’s livery and a later arrest on horse stealing were reported. Attendance at the Southern Ohio Fair Grounds rose, with notable racing results including isy Miller and Hoosier Dick.
Commencement at Xenia High School filled City Hall amid oppressive heat as students read meritorious essays and received diplomas. Xenia College graduates Florence Armstrong and others presented original topics at Trinity Church. Alumni meetings and a social anniversary at Mrs. Huntington’s house conclude the events as hot weather persists with abundant rains.
City Council voted for a Fire Alarm Telegraph system and commissioned a contract with Richmond Fire Alarm Co to install a complete network. County Commissioners plan to fund part of the project as officials target a deeper artesian well at 500 feet if water is not found. E D Carey, a leading Fort Wayne lawyer, died after a brief illness and funeral arrangements were organized by a committee.
Chief engineer Joel Hyntoon arrives in Cainthorasz to lead preliminary survey between here and Portsmouth. Captains surveying Circleville to here will proceed northward to locate construction work. A Westinghouse Air Brake case is before Justice Swayne and Supreme Court Walker with days of proceedings and many railway machinery models exhibited.
The San Francisco Independent Convention nominates Henry Adgerton for President and Gen. Bidwell for Governor on the third ballot, with Patheco for Lieutenant Governor by acclamation. The Second District nominates Charles A. Tuttle for Congress and others for state offices, backing a People's Independent platform attacking railroad and water monopolies and urging retrenchment and reform.
The New York Prohibition State Convention in Syracuse on June 23 completed its organization and named part of the State ticket. G G Dusenbury is Secretary of State Anson A Hopkins is Controller Stephen B Ayres is Treasurer Geo A Dudley is State Examiner and Surveyor Ira D Bell is Canal Commissioner John B Gibb is State Prison dpagevan Eli T Marsh is Attorney General. Strong prohibition resolutions were adopted and the convention adjourned sine die.
Pirrssure Pa June 23 The Republican Convention adjourned at half past 3 this morning without completing its work on the sheriff nomination and will reconvene at the chairman's call. The prevailing sentiment favors presenting a new candidate at the next meeting.
Senator Ingalls told a Times reporter in St Louis that he opposed Grant as a presidential candidate and could not carry any state. He named Secretary Britton of Kentucky as the strongest Republican and predicted he would be the next president, asserting Republicans can elect their man without difficulty.
On June 23 in New York a single scull race for the US amateur championship occurred between Frank K. E. Yates of Grand Haven Michigan and Richard B. Bainbridge of the Atalanta Boat Club. Bainbridge finished three miles straight away in 22 minutes 48 seconds to claim the title.
The King of Burmah grants Britain passage rights for future Western China expeditions after a briefing with Sir Douglas Forsyth. China reports easing tensions in Chin Kiens after the arrest of two native soldiers for insulting the American consul and spouse. Gladstone expected to resume Liberal leadership next year per The Sun. The Commons rejects repealing the Contagious Diseases Act by 308 to 126. Moody and Sankey revival meetings near Eton criticized by the Bishop of Chichester. Liverpool meetings closed, expenses exceed contributions by 8000 dollars.
Heavy rains unleash unprecedented Garronne river overflow. Two bridges and numerous homes swept away. Toulouse flooded as waters rise and hospitals face threat. patients evacuated.
Beaux reports the German Government plans a parliamentary measure to prohibit public religious processions aimed at Catholics. The proposal signals a crackdown on Catholic public displays during a tense period.
The American frigate Lancaster lost a doctor and several seamen in New York reports after taking yellow fever to Bahia. A Brazilian naval doctor joined the ship to ease the voyage back to the United States. The British steamship Amazon is said to have sunk near Para with crew saved and cargo largely recoverable.
The Chamber of Representatives approved a bill outlining an offer to commit a crime and penalties. In other news, Lancaster and Gorham report robbery losses totaling 350 dollars, William Ross faces charges after burglaries, a grand parade by Knights of St George and Sherman Guards is planned, Leather Stockings travel to Delaware for a game, and Simeon Wooley was injured by a falling tree.
Rocusgsten New York June 23 Syracuse University conferred the degree of LL D upon L D McCabe president of Ohio Wesleyan University.
In Ludlow Street Jail Mr. Tweed was visited by family and counsel only. His health and spirits improved since confinement. The $3,000,000 bail in the civil suit remains unsettled with no set date. The People v. Sweeney suit for over $7,000,000 was filed in the County Clerk's office alleging fraud against the New York County Treasury.
In St Louis on Monday night Policeman Jacob Suter of Belleville Ill confronted Patrick Mulligan who, after a confrontation, stabbed Suter with a carpenter's chisel. City Marshal Charles Born arrived and was wounded before he shot Mulligan, killing him. Both officers were badly wounded and Mulligan died.
United States authorities began examining distillers' ledgers in Chicago this forenoon. Lake Shore Distillery Company books were reviewed with no detrimental findings. In New York whisky seized as crooked was condemned in U S Court amid no claimant appearance.
Curiaco June 23 report states John Johnson, a former preacher to the South, was shot while resisting officers and became the first man to recruit a colored regiment in the war. His son, who aided him and organized police, is held on three charges totaling $500 each, trial set for the 30th. No policemen seriously hurt. Two ships arrival notices follow later.
The advertisement promises a universal tonic named The Vigor of Life and Sarsaparillian Resolvent The Great Blood Purifier. It claims to purify blood improve skin clarity brighten eyes smooth complexion strengthen hair and remove sores pimples tetters cankers and other skin issues. It notes the preparation is pleasant to take and uses a small dose.
Radway's Ready Relief is advertised as the cheapest and best medicine for family use, claimed to cure or prevent many ailments from epidemics to fevers and toothache. The ad urges miners and rural residents to carry a bottle, notes internal and external applications, and cites relief within hours for cramp, dysentery, colic, and other pains.
Nonspecific patent medicine advertisement touts Dr Badway regulating pills for digestive and systemic disorders. Claims cure for dyspepsia, piles, headaches, nervous complaints, and circulatory symptoms. Promotes quick dosing with box per use and urges purchase from druggists and mail requests.
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