08 Mar 1870
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Gazette
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1870
Page
1
Fragmentary text states additions to clubs allowed at all times with proportionate rates and expiry tied to a date. Mentions mailing letters, preferred methods, and draft or money order options, but details are incomplete and unclear.
Special correspondence recounts Halleck correcting published claims about saving General Thomas at the Nashville battle. It shows Halleck’s private San Francisco remark then public dinner party retellings, and reproduces December 1864 dispatch exchanges among Stanton Grant Halleck and Thomas, detailing pressure to relieve Thomas and grant tactical orders amid a storm and river actions.
A charged Civil War debate centers on General Thomas and General Halleck over a rumored order to relieve Thomas in favor of Schofield. Grant did not issue the order, though Halleck claimed a draft existed, and records show dispatches, delays, and protests by Stanton Lincoln. The piece argues the order was never issued and Halleck’s account misstates timing and action.
A Cincinnati Gazette correspondent recounts Gail Hamilton’s upcoming book and a sprawling dispute with publishers Brummell Hunt Ticknor Fields and others. The tale covers payments, contracts, letters, arbitrators, and a blunt closing essay on authorship, money, and business practices in 19th century publishing.
Sunday evening at the Kentucky Annual Missionary Anniversary drew a full house as J M K Reiley and Gen Moody spoke. Moody touched on baptism amid Bible examples, while Dr Shackelford hosted, creating a lively service with a fellow clergyman. Bishop and deacons were noted, sermons praised, and Kentucky Conference appointments listed for Covington and nearby districts.
Special correspondence from Loviusnvtun Kentucky details a Gravel Switch killing and lynching aftermath. A posse pursued Raglan and others accused in the Ku Klux acts. Raglan tried to escape in female attire, led to gunfire, and Raglan was fatally wounded during the capture. The episode stirred public upheaval and raised questions about vigilante justice and official duty.
The Mercantile Library Association reports a monthly circulation of 2 444 books and notes fresh acquisitions including works by Lowell Phelps Alcott Winchell Bryant Lytton and Faraday among others. The Strangers Home weekly report shows 1 179 admitted to date 190 for the week and 134 lodging nights with an average member age of about 30. A man spent all his money and wandered, then was directed to the Home in a distressed condition.
The Board of Trustees of the Cincinnati Southern Railway sent a dispatch to Frankfort dated March 7 1870. The letter asks Kentucky and Ohio officials to support a proposed expansion and expresses hope for a favorable survey and parliamentary action while thanking supporters in the General Assembly for their backing of the common cause.
The Board of Insecure Buildings directed the Clerk to notify the occupant of 293 East Pearl Street to tear down the building within thirty days. Legal proceedings were authorized to compel J C Healy to fix a wall at 212 Barr Street and to pursue Dr J H Susan Woodward and W Heyl to remove a brick and frame stable at Baldwin Alley and Canal Street. The city will be divided into three districts with Megrue covering east of Main Street, Chambers west of Main Street and south of Sixth, and Phillips west of Main Street and north of Sixth.
The Rev W B Koons will preach at First Baptist Church each night this week. Kenton Criminal Court convened yesterday in Independence with Judge Boyd presiding. The notice mentions church attendances and several local names, with fragmented details about a property and its insurance.
The Medical Society of Coxtasiee meets tonight at Seabees. Rumors say M. J. King and Albert S. x will discuss directors in the Kentucky and Bridge company about an important project. The town awaits formal confirmation and hopes for progress.
A small blaze occurred yesterday in the rear of buildings near Blue Rock Street and the Dayton Railroad Company area. Fire units responded, extinguishing the fire as crews assessed damage to the sewer road and adjacent track.
Incomplete OCR shows mentions of a club named Glaciunatl and individuals such as Sata b Anes oe and Shakes noube bony peare. The legible fragments suggest a local club or event but lack clear actions, dates, or outcomes for a fuller summary.
Real estate transfers include parcels on the west side of W. pet feet north and the walking and site to Janopit Waipers. Other entries mention William Sarmann and wife conveying to Ernst Busch, and George Sie to W. P. Rees with details scattered and unclear in the record.
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