04 Apr 1874
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1874
Page
1
A mass meeting in Yeork featured Dr Hall explaining minors revelations and urging moral suasion to prevent the sale of spirituous liquors. The gathering, held in Cooper Bay area, tackled active crusading in Wheeling.
A Cincinnati Board of Trade committee urges securing a Commercial Library through circulars and annual reports, proposing easy access to statistical and financial works while noting preservation costs. They suggest liberal asset sharing with libraries and request adoption of revised by laws. The death of Wm Resor is announced with a condolence committee and funeral arrangements planned.
In a public entrance to a bar room this afternoon Police Commissioner Cameron proclaimed strong language about Will Pat Jerry and alleged gambling property leases. He asserted he can do as he pleases, a claim that will soon be tested in a forthcoming decision.
In a brisk publication of scattered commodity prices, Wheat prices show firm or higher in New York and Chicago markets with No. 2 Chicago at $1.825 and Milwaukee at $1.75. Corn remains firm with track activity and modest gains. oats and barley steady. Cotton quiet. flour steady. pork futures around $17.00 to $17.25. bacon and lard mixed with modest demand. whisky price movements noted.
The House committee on commerce reports a bill modifying the act of February 175m and its enrollment. It aims to exempt certain canal and boat trades and clarifies impeachments of civil officers, including suspensions and the handling of vacancies by law. The Judiciary Committee seeks to clarify procedures and the scope of powers in impeachment actions, with debate over whether officers may continue duties during proceedings.
The article reports Senators insisting the President will veto inflationary finance bills and that a compromise of forty six million dollars is accepted. It notes the sole ice dealer charging three dollars and forecasts the Louisville and Portland Canal bill moving to a conference committee with the Wheeler amendment likely rejected.
Special Dispatch to the Daily Times reports a large turnout for a Friday night gathering in Darton with Grace E meeting at 6 PM and a note that no marching will occur for the afternoon or Monday. Montgomery County March tax shows 14,800 more manufactured than February report.
The April 4 tally records 250 votes cast with Adams at 13, Beaks 51, Pierce 2, Exite 6, and ex-Mayor Gaston Whittier Phillips each receiving one vote. The tenth ballot indicates minor shifts among candidates in the ongoing Senate selection process.
Fragmentary OCR notes from the Army Signal Service dated April covering order places and figures. Mentions Miss and Yankton with unclear numeric data. No clear event or outcome is stated.
William Anderson, a city merchant accused of swindling about twenty local business firms out of roughly $10,000, was captured by Detective Asupbhauer in Detroit, Michigan, on orders from Larry Hazen. Charles Reno, a scissor grinder, was fined $10 plus costs this morning by Judge Marchant of the Police Court for disorderly conduct on Fountain Esplanade yesterday, with a warning that further disturbance would land him in the Work-House.
A special meeting of Spring Grove Cemetery Board of Directors was held to honor William Resor a longtime director. Resolutions praised his twenty year service and beautification efforts. The board ordered the resolutions entered in minutes and sent a copy to the family. Also noted Judge OX issued habeas corpus for Lazarus a fugitive from justice held pending hearing and a railroad dispute over drafts used as collateral continued to the 16th.
Special dispatch reports William Deuchler a 35 year old foundry worker at Sinker Davis caught by a fast revolving belt shaft while attempting to lay it. His feet and ankles were mangled beyond repair. both legs were amputated one above the knee and one below the knee.
Special Dispatch reports in Davtos that Tom Spellman, longtime distributor of the Dayton Empire and Cincinnati dailies, died at 7 o'clock this morning. He was thirty one and left a wife and two children.
The letter from Brooklyn District Attorney Teany requests his second, William Hughes, resigns amid accusations of disloyalty and aiding the Sanborn defense. The document cites alleged intimate relations with John D. Sanborn and involvement in the Sanborn case, aiming to remove Teany and secure a reorganization within the office.
Reports from famine districts indicate overall improvement in people’s condition, with the northeastern area of Tishoot remaining critically dependent on Government aid for more than 500,000 persons. The spring crop is good except in Tishoot.
New York on April 4 reports weekly bank figures with results for the period. The data includes totals and various breakdowns for the week ending this date.
A Bay 81 dispatch from Louis, Mo reports a duel east near Montgomery Station at 1 am today between Ammtides Bienvienne B. Phillips and another man. Phillips fired once with a double-barreled shotpistol loaded with ball at forty paces and was killed by a shot to the brain. The other participant was not hurt.
The Police Court docket this morning lists 21 new and 6 continued cases. Mitahelyin, for escaping the Work-House, was sent back 2 posts. on Mary Duffner for stealing clothing from two persons, to terms of 6 and 3 months. James Brown of Toledo jailed 5 months for stealing shoes. Harvey Newell and Edward Norton received 0 days and 25 dollars each for disorderly conduct, Norton plus 3 days for loitering. James Conner, for orderly conduct, paid a total fine of 14 dollars and 15 days in Work-House. 9 or 10 persons were sent to the Work-House for minor offenses.
In a reply to an earlier article, the Secretary of Leazwe ler LT apologizes for misunderstanding the progress against disorder in town. He notes fewer ladies after pickets at saloons, hopes for abolition of grog shops, and credits faith and divine aid for the ends sought.
From the New York Nation the two famed Comune figures Rochefort and Pascal Grousset arrive in Australia by an open boat after leaving New Caledonia. The notice mocks the French government and hints at future mischief, while commenting on U S tax ideas and public annoyances such as false hair and pierced ears.
Fact fragment notes that a creditor meeting is scheduled for Monday next, with reference to a firm described as manufacturers in the city. No additional details on location or time are provided.
Washington April 4 President Johnson arrived here last night amid quiet crowds and strong security. The brief arrival follows a day of official duties and signals a continuing presidential schedule in the capital.
The river is rising slowly at feet then falling, with Thos W Means bringing 1000 tons iron ore and several barges bound for St Louis. The Fearless Mollie Ebert and Jusbata load for St Louis or Cincinnati routes. No 2 for Cincinnati trades resume. Capt John Tiytle and others buy Beet, Susie owner Wm Bi in office. Weather clear and cold at Charleston West Virginia.
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