31 May 1859
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Press
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1859
Page
1
In a terse bulletin, rail dispatch notes departures affected by a cold snap. Weather readings report a near 38.5 F high amid gusts. Officials at the depot warn travelers to expect delays and altered schedules as crews cope with the low temperatures.
A diver narrates a perilous underwater exploration near Naw fonadland to locate the Marmion wreck. He and a companion don diving armor, descend to the seabed, observe marine life and a sinking ship’s resting place, and approach the Marmion’s rock and the steamer’s shadowed hull, facing a calm yet tense descent and the thrill of discovery.
Local police court heard eighty five cases between eight and ten in the morning. Reports on new appointments, alleged misconduct by officers, and property transactions fill the public notices. A three story brick house at Clark street sold for four thousand seventy dollars.
A powerful tornado struck near Town City on Tuesday afternoon, six o'clock, tearing through Georges Powell’s garden and the residence of Gen Morris before moving eastward. It wrecked barns, sheds, and a brick building near Seas Derry. Many injured, some severely, including a man named Beery and his six year old grandson Tyree Hath Sora, with numerous deaths feared.
Bayard Taylor in Dubuque recalls the great German physicist Humboldt noting his short yet sturdy build, smooth forehead, and keen eye. The portrait spans youth to age, describing changing hair, gentle demeanor, and enduring intellect, with reflections on his death and esteem among kings and scholars.
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