03 Apr 1874
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1874
Page
1
Special Dispatches to the Daily Times report Mayor Kunkle received a threatening letter warning of bloody war if women keep praying outside saloons. March 3 dispatches note marchers rising at the first call as the lone Van Buren saloon remains a focal point.
A group calling itself the Temperance movement plans to visit saloons tonight to obtain signatures for a conservative license law. The Easton district is cited in the report as a focal area with notable resistance and misinterpretations noted by observers.
A crowded audience at Huston al' night heard Miss Mordaunt in a rich red silk dress as Mr Jack It introduced her. Becker Hotel hosted a guest performance with Miss Stades, a Cincinnati graduate, singing Nearer My God to Thee. German prayers marked songs by a central Deyton band while Dr J Reeve plans a Continent trip. Grangers in Centreville held a family feast, and the local Order planned a wee feast. Police were paid off after spending 2118 for March.
Special Dispatch reports a midnight blaze at W H Mech & Co flouring mill in Roanoke Indiana. Loss estimated at 16 000 to 18 000 dollars with some insurance coverage though company names unclear. Cause suspected as defective due.
Fire at a New York property owned by J. and Bons wrecked the Tivol Kultion Suit and another building, with an insurance payout of 140,000 dollars. The Gr and Hiller firm disbanded, and several workers lost their jobs.
Reported mis t u incident yields two crew missing after a Norwegian steamer disaster. Bureau of Charities shuts ten soup kitchens with four more planned as warm weather continues. Road relief kitchens may close by April 10. Contained garbled remarks about names and trial context.
Fragmentary OCR line mentions Cairo and Fort Reston with values like 28.94 and 21 and a few place names. The garbled text references weather or transit data and does not present a coherent report or clear event. The readable entities include locations such as Cairo Fort Reston and Benton MT with unclear figures.
The Joint Investigation Committees heard telegrams from C H Kilgour and C W Woolley about return of Gnewers to sworn questions. Kilgour agreed to answer by written questions or appear by March 11 at Fifth Avenue Hotel, New York. Dalton gave a lengthy, self-directed statement on prior committee work and road contracts. Col. Oliver P Robie in San Francisco killed himself, leaving $5865 cash and stock, with a necktie firm card. funeral held March 18 with Covenant Lodge and G A R members in attendance.
The meeting featured Gardner Haller Epstein and Moos in a heated exchange over enforcing laws and temperance. Speakers critiqued officials, praised women’s influence, and a dramatic back and forth ended with Rabbi Lilienthal slated to close the issue Thursday evening as the crowd applauded.
Wm Resor Sr aged sixty three died at his Clifton residence after a long illness. He led a prominent Cincinnati business, founding Wm Resor & Co with family members, making tin and sheet iron goods and selling Eastern stoves. The firm evolved from a small shop on Main Street to a major regional trade, shaping local industry and employment. The notice notes his public esteem and the impact of his firm on the city’s economy. A memorial service or tributes were planned with details to follow.
The Board of Exposition Commissioners approved a bid process to evenly share patronage among guaranty fund contributors. Copies and samples will be examined at the Commission Office for sealed bids to be awarded to the lowest bidder. Also, Patrick Naughton faces charges for beating his wife and a court action awaits Grand Jury. Edge Steen pleaded guilty and was committed for further proceedings.
The case of Josiah Stout for shooting with intent to kill E. King was continued in the Police Court this morning until the 20th instate.
Special Dispatch from Washington notes Ohio Republican representatives urge light handling of a canal bill amendment and criticize Garfield Foster and Thurman votes. It alleges Foster misvoted while Garfield faced debate, and claims Garfield may have been absent or consulting Conkling during a key Senate moment.
Report on the Miller Pattison dispute over the Water Board shows Pattison defending board members individually not the city. Also notes incorporations filed, invitations to the Constitutional Convention, and Senate actions on the Mahoning County seat bill and appropriation bill. Mayor Johnston pushes for the million dollar bonds while House leader Coles is ill and Haven plans a move home.
Special Dispatch reports that the House Judiciary Committee postponed the Geneva Award bill to Monday week. The Senate, by a majority, refused to adjourn today due to Good Friday but planned to proceed with business. The Financial bill is under consideration and the President has nominated Henry C. Johnson to be Commissioner of the Cue.
Additional river updates from Louisville New Albany and Memphis detail freight movements on the Ohio Mississippi system. Pat Rogers and Cherokee report trips with birds tobacco and 000 tons, Indiana reships freight on the Mary Houston under U.S. Marshal control as weather remains clear and cool with the river rising slowly. Arrival and departure logs from St. Louis Pittsburg and Cincinnati list vessels including Grand Tower Tom Rees and James C Walker with mixed traffic and market notes.
A lengthy session reports fines for several defendants including M. Carroll for selling whisky to be drunk on premises and others with varied sums. A major temperance meeting at the Xenia M E Church drew a crowded audience with speeches by Rev. Mark Dr. Brace Dr. Watts and others endorsing reform candidates and civil rights, ending with broad support and high spirits.
The report details multiple sentences handed down by Judge Avery. Jonathan Davis and Frank Hickey, tied to a grand larceny indictment, receive seven and five year terms respectively, with others like Daniel Harvey and Richard Crary also sentenced for obstructing rail traffic and grand larceny. Lizzie Downe awaits rescheduled proceedings as she tears up before counsel.
In Washington April meeting of the Ways and Means committee the inquiry resumed with Mr Green testifying as a Treasury official. He described being sent by Internal Revenue to collect dividends from the St Louis Railroad Company and noted uncertainty over the proper tax rate between five percent and two and a half percent.
Susan Jack, a teacher in the public schools, died last night after a lingering illness. J. & McCommon were nominated for Council from the First Ward at last night’s meeting in Chillicothe.
In San Francisco on April 3 Lady Mac from California set what is claimed as the best time for a five mile trotting race. The horse trotted against Jerome at Omaha and won with a race time of thirteen minutes amid large pool bets.
Fire at Tivoli Mills in Cotoss, New York, on April 3 caused about 200000 dollars in damage to the mill and tied up 36 workers. Losses at nearby mills reached around 25000 dollars with insurance uncertain.
New Orleans April 3 reports announce the deaths of several prominent citizens in the past twenty four hours. T. K. Finks Briggs, age 79, and a Colonel Weekfield are named among the deceased in a brief local notice.
The Senate adjourned at half past 3 without acting on the reference, after Mr Sherman and colleagues urged non-concurrence in Wheeler's amendment and sending the bill to a conference committee while Conkling and Hamlin pressed for a Commerce Committee path. Garfield moved among the senators during the session.
In Eldiana Folis on April 3, laborer aged about 40 was killed instantly when struck by a freight train at a street crossing. He had stepped aside to let the Junction engine pass and did not notice the approaching freight.
The Charles Reno case, involving alleged sorc ee and a planned attack, was continued yesterday as prosecutors seek additional evidence. The hearing resumes next month with Reno remaining in custody.
The candidate denounces an alleged slanderous article in the Commercie issue of March and defends his past service. He challenges the author to reveal himself, vowing to pursue duties faithfully if elected and to respond to the slander with the same resolve he showed years ago.
Three sudden deaths were reported this morning by the Coroner’s Office. The first involved Patrick Swift of 463 Sycamore Street who died at his residence around five o’clock after arising to go to work. A verdict was returned after inquiries into the death.
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