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Page by page scan notes the day’s items from the Daily Gazette including war scare and politics. Local items feature Indicted Mayors and education notes while market and weather sections appear on later pages.
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Gazette
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1875
Page
4
Page by page scan notes the day’s items from the Daily Gazette including war scare and politics. Local items feature Indicted Mayors and education notes while market and weather sections appear on later pages.
The Gazette reports aggressive moves by Prosecuting Attorney Genann pressing indictments while officials face scrutiny over Water Works irregularities. It notes Mayor Johnston’s lack of indictment, a deputy sheriff delay in subpoenas, and reactions to a Protestant Episcopal Church election. The piece remarks on Brroxa’s removal, the Committee of Safety, and local political currents.
A debate over Dr Say-Mour’s fitness as bishop surfaces amid calls for accountability in his rejection. The writer questions the handling by trustees and critiques the interpretation of the march to the sea and its impact on the war, citing Civil War figures Hoop Tuomas Grant and others. The piece argues for candor and accountability in leadership choices and wartime decisions.
Judge Nanlson allegedly ordered a lavish dinner for the Tilton Beecher jury and then restricted access to food until a verdict. The account argues over meals and oaths as factors shaping jurors emotions and judgments, suggesting a water diet would better ensure impartiality.
The Grand Jury returned indictments against Taos Sxxisaxrr, secretary of the Water-works Board. Wu Merx and Joan B McCoamicx collectors of water rents. Paul Rewwum ex Trustee for embezzlement. H A Bowman for larceny of brass belonging to the works. Moses Kramée and Jasmin H Rupmono collectors of water rents for betting on elections. It cites abuses and peculation in Water-works management and questions party influence on the board.
The Enquirer denounces the temperance apostle Gen Samus F Cary while debating forgiveness for repentant prohibitionists and whether brewers should embrace converted reformers. The piece critiques politicians, Catholic influences, and uses Washingtonian temperance reform as context.
Terence Oany shifts from temperance stance to endorse temperate policies, drawing praise from brewers who would celebrate his return with sumptous feasts and public demonstrations. The Enquirer argues brewers gain more by his conversion than opposition, noting his temperance reversal.
An analysis of Virginia and other states repudiating debt after the Civil War. The piece traces gradual defaults from secession through tax bond schemes and notes, arguing state actions damaged U S credit while noting limited coin payments by Massachusetts and California. It condemns perpetual fiat notes and calls into question national loyalty to redeem war-time promises.
A December 19 1813 debate features the New York World and the Richmond Whig over Thomas Jerrenson and his stance on paper money. The World labels him a hard money man while the Richmond Whig cites him as an indorser of Ohio Democrats notes replacing bank circulation. Jerrenson is described as a statesman whose practical approach balanced theory and action.
The text contrasts Jeffersons stance on redeeming debt and restricting currency with the Ohio Democrats push for issuing Treasury notes and perpetual emission. It notes Jeffersons plan to redeem notes via a tax and contraction, while Ohio Democrats favor endless currency issuance to finance war, criticizing the war administration as improvident and relying on paper money without redemption.
A detailed analysis by Col. Quas examines Gen Wallace's actions during the Shiloh battle. It weighs orders, routes, and timing to judge whether Wallace acted tardily, arguing Wallace followed orders and comparing his rate of march to peers while noting the army's defensive missteps.
The piece argues against blaming officers and soldiers for a strategic change in Wallace's route and contends the blame should fall on the head of the leadership. It asserts there was no gain in disparaging the army to cover a leader's error and defends the army's qualities.
A Rome engraver Juvara, noted pupil of Toscat and director of the royal engraving house, killed himself after a personal crisis and anonymous insults. He locked himself in his studio and bled himself dry, documenting his dying hours while forgiving his enemies. His death draws sympathy for his wife and condemns jealous rivals.
After a colored picnic at Pickett's a man Anson Langum was slashed in the cheek in a dispute with a woman over another youth. Langum treated by Dr. Hadlock and ready for another outing in days. Near Anderson's Ferry a shooting incident left a man wounded in the leg. the suspect fled toward Covington. Another fight at Sixth and Lock streets ended with two shots fired from a pistol. one man jailed for disorderly conduct as the other escaped. Local officials reported Board of Improvements members traveling. a city meeting was canceled. John Ryan appeared for selling liquor without tax but paid to dismiss. Frederick Lender bound over to Grand Jury on a $500 surety for sending obscene postal cards. A charity tea was announced for St. Mary's Cathedral funds. The Pork Packers' Association appointed a committee to revise delivery by-laws.
A large crowd gathered for a supposed championship three game series between the Ludlow club and New Haven, but the event was canceled due to the New Haven team's Western trip being scrapped after their pitcher broke his finger. The Ludlows tried to stage a reduced exhibition, rain halted the replacement, and later Philadelphia officials faced a changed schedule with Stars and Ludlows slated to play on different grounds.
Defense moves for a new trial claiming weight of evidence and newly discovered facts. They drop the juror tampering charge after facts show Deputy Joe Moses celebrated birth with jurors at a saloon and pledged affidavits denying improper conduct.
The case of C. P. Turner ex cashier of the Post Office against Postmaster Wahle opened yesterday. Turner claims libel over Mrs. Dobell affidavit alleging he retained $833 while cashier. Kell testified the affidavit claimed Turner held money to aid in publication. Witnesses testified the amount paid Dobell was short. testimony ended at noon and arguments were to resume.
Coroner Maley held an inquest into the death of Mary Sullivan a widow of Gilbert avenue opposite Curtis street. She died in the afternoon from injuries after falling on stairs shortly before midnight last Saturday. Dr H T Lowry attended. The eldest son earning seven dollars weekly testified to her intemperate habits. Her husband died about ten years ago leaving four sons aged from ten to eighteen.
A workman named Tom Higgins struck foreman Dick Fitzgerald with a shovel at the High street reservoir. Fitzgerald was taken to Good Samaritan Hospital in a stupor with possible brain injury. Higgins faces magnem and may face forgery charges. Also jailed is J. G. Pollock for forging a $30 check drawn on Espy Heidelbach & Co. Frank A. Armstrong is named as manager of Western Union. Hazen tracked Pollock at the Atlantic & Pacific Telegraph Company office.
Telegram to J L Keck from Auditor of State Jas Williams says reinsurance funds of insurers are not bona fide debts and cannot be destroyed from credits when determining taxation. The decision, noted yesterday, will add three million dollars to the county tax duplicate.
The chief instructed officers to arrest all known thieves and those loitering or vagrants. Patrolmen whose beats suffer burglaries will be suspended pending investigation and explanation. Also noted was a testimonial for Mr. Chas H Miller at Robinsons Opera House, praised for a well attended, engaging performance.
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