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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Gazette
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1875
Page
5
A federal building project using Buena Vista stone faces structural concerns and a call to demolish the site. Secretary Bristow suspends work pending congressional action as a commission’s report defends Mullett and Potter and discredits circulating attacks.
A commission reports on the United States Custom House in Chicago under construction. It details cracks, wall movement, and settlement due to soft foaming clay and mud layers beneath the foundation. Tests show bearing capacity and variable strata from three to thirty-two feet of soft material.
A commission reviews stone defects at the Chicago Custom House, examining cement patches, iron anchors, and a Buena Vista quarry source. They warn disintegration risks from moisture and freezing, urge firm foundations, and question overall feasibility of completing the project.
Receipts today total 287 858 dollars while internal revenue receipts stand at 424 008 dollars. The Treasury notes a request from prominent Kansas politicians for 5 twenty bonds. The Secretary of Treasury notes bonds will mature on the specified day with coupon Nos 21 100 59 101 31 901 91 501 90 900 issued. The total issue amounts to 5 000 000 dollars. Bishop Ames is named to the Sioux Commission as of February 25 1962.
The Asbury University thirty sixth commencement program is described with class-day exercises, readings, and orations. It notes a joint trustees meeting to discuss consolidation with other Methodist institutions, donations for a new college building, and an alumni reunion with addresses by Rev. S. F. Cole and W. R. Halstead.
The article records a commencement at an Indiana college with many named speakers and awardees. Miss Turman and Mr. Wray receive top honors amid debates over ranking. The event includes degree conferrals for Bachelor of Arts and Science, later a Master of Arts, and a notable alumni gathering with speeches and a college party.
The sixty first annual commencement exercises conclude with the Philomathean winning the Tuesday prize of 50 dollars. Rev R G Hutchins of Columbus gave the University address on Religion and Science. Diplomas were awarded to Philo mathean graduates and Athenian Society members.
Granville marks commencement week with Denison University and the Young Ladies Institute reporting strong years. J M Hoyt delivers Darwin and Mill themed address. Alumni events, student essays, and society meetings follow with plans to endow a women’s college in Ohio.
River traffic shows vessels arriving from New Orleans Mitchell St Paul Rob Roy Keokuk and others while departures include Clinton Josie City of Vicksburg and Mary Boyd. river conditions mostly calm with warm weather and intermittent rain. Elastic Truss advertisement promotes new metal spring trusses with a Cinefonait branch office listed.
Business notices describe a health remedy claim for indigestion and costiveness. Sales pitch touts rapid cure with testimonials and medical praise. priced 25 cents per box. Ad notes distribution through drug stores and notes the product is coated with sweet gum and tasteless.
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