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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1876
Page
1
A garbled 19th century dispatch outlines political contests and investigations. It references governors, parties, and alleged corruption involving tribunes, attorneys general, and bank officials. Names and precise details are obscured by OCR errors, but the piece centers on elections, arrests, and inquiries affecting state governance.
Fragmented report discusses church inquiry into allegations connected with Ward Beecher era. The text mentions proposals for a commission and promises of peace, with references to several named figures and an ongoing examination process.
A Lospex April 6 report outlines Russia's stance on the Eastern Question with emphasis on imminent actions and statements from the Russian Government. The piece notes growing certainty about Russia's directions and the implications for correspondent cities and involved parties.
The readable fragments indicate New York coverage dated April 6 with uncertain text about events described as smothered, lacking clear subjects or details to identify. The passage is incomplete and does not specify persons, places, or outcomes.
An Indianapolis report on a fire at Rochester causing losses including $25,000 for Indians and $22,000 insured. The article mentions a Great Indiana wheat incident and references insurance coverage with figures like 822,000 and 2,000, alongside legal notes.
The misspelled dispatch notes Helvetius with the Emperor beard leaving Pera and expected to arrive in New York by the fifteenth of the month. It mentions an official role linked to the United press vice, with April 6 as the date of report.
Fragmentary telegraphic brief from Memphis mentions formal orders and the army. Readable items include a nine week period and mentions of Betas. Names and specifics are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Jamaican arrival noted on April 5 for the Onyxans with living arrangements or origin details unclear in the fragment.
Weather summary states warmer hazy or partly cloudy conditions with southwest winds. Mississippi Valley forecast shows continued danger line above Cairo to the lower Missouri Valley with stationary barometer readings and improving conditions in the Tennessee and Ohio Valleys.
A purported new heat utilizer called the Acrile fuel is described as extracting power from solar heat and applying it with minimal waste. The inventor claims a device enabling sustained operation by an athletic user for hours, with full details to follow.
Attorney General Pierrepont disputed Detective Bell’s testimony in the War Expenditures Committee hearing, calling several key claims purely imaginary. The session also covered Sherman’s Senate bill amendments on silver coinage and a long list of wartime spending witnesses and alleged payments to political figures.
An 11 member State Mass Greenback Convention met in Board of Trade rooms with Ralph Leete and Henry Blandy among the officers. The meeting debated resolutions and the timing of adjournment, while a legislative scene in the House and Senate discussed tax relief for insurers and various nominations.
Yesterday at West Liberty Iowa a sale of 160 head of Wapsic short horns from W Jacobs herd brought 87 009 in receipts. Multiple bulls and cows traded to buyers including Lindale to D a toot Minerville New York and Highlands Maid to various buyers in Connecticut Kentucky and Iowa. Total receipts for the event reached 81 100 with a wide range of prices and consignors noted.
A historical note reports Gustave Cleaver alias Myers arrested on a grave charge. The text mentions a murder confession tied to a November 1264 event near Freehold and notes state correspondence with Britain on the matter.
Albany reports the governor issued a respite of seven days for Dolan, delaying the execution set for Good Friday as the legal process awaits.
In Harmony New Jersey April and Jacob Young were murdered yesterday at their home. Authorities report no trace of the killer and continue investigations into the shocking crime in the quiet town.
Boston journalist reports Patrick Dona, proprietor of the Boston Pilot Catholic newspaper, suspected of diverting trust funds. Emigrant Savings Bank president allegedly advised Dona to manage deposits as bank deposits, yielding seven percent interest. Thousands of dollars moved from his clients into unsafe holdings. Public impact and Catholic community worry as the fraud unfolds.
The trial of Preisinger and Leaverns, dis tillers, began in the United States Court at Milan on April 6. They are accused in a joint indictment of whisky fraud. Evidence suggests they shipped goods from Milan to Chicago by an arrangement with railroad agents locally and in Chicago.
In Trscanona Pennsylvania a home was robbed of money and jewelry. A family member was beaten severely by burglars who fled before help could arrive. The article notes the victims, the extent of injuries, and ongoing concerns about safety in the area.
Reports say a ferry boat carrying about sixty people on the River Dee near Aberdeen overturned in darkness. Relatives searched the banks as bodies were recovered into the early morning, with the death toll expected to approach thirty. Bank of England lowers discount rate to three percent and bullion holdings rise. Malta reports ship Seraps with Prince on board docking at Valletta.
In the United States Circuit Court Judge Wilson said he would decide the McKee Maguire Avery and all railroad cases on Saturday when the court adjourns. Motions for a new trial in the Maker case and the arrest of judgment in the Avery case were overruled and sentencing would follow. Judge Treat may pass sentence on the distillers next week.
The state central committee announced the Missouri Democratic State Convention will be held in Jefferson City in May to select delegates for the National Convention. The event was originally slated for April, with updates issued by the state central committee to confirm the new date.
The steamer L of the French Trans-Atlantic Line arrived in Philadelphia with the remainder of the French consignment for the Centennial Exposition. The cargo includes 1,500 cases of exhibition goods.
To the Cincinnati area coal traffic shows 342000 bushels to Coal City and Coal Valley and 700000 bushels for Louisville with My Choice bringing barges. River levels rose and fell with a 2 foot drop over the period while weather stayed clear. Vessels including J Parker Della Eagle Barnard Morning Star Pat Cleburne Red Cloud and Arkansas Belle moved up and down the river with mixed loads and arrivals at Louisville Cairo Florence Nashville and St Louis.
Fragmented 19th century clipping reports a family fire tragedy, possible chloroform incident, city news on deaths and accidents, mayoral marriage license, court actions, infrastructure updates, and local business dullness. It mentions Joseph Howe Ramp, James K.P. Deniet, Sarah Francis Jacobs, Campbell County, Ky, and municipal matters like water mains and city treasurer receipts.
Henry Myers of Schaller & Gerke Cincinnati held over to the United States Court on bail of 500 dollars on a peddling beer without license charge. A late decision cites that peddlers must have a fixed place to operate and pay the tax. A street altercation between Berry Hardin and Charley Fechter near Madison and Cooper streets ended in a hot gas incident.
A late night disturbance near Horvtal involved a cut iron sheet and a sewer entry as a suspect fled. Officers found a fracture and an attempted break in at the waterworks district. A trial followed. a related shooting near the water works resulted in injuries. The local board reportedly cut salaries by about 2 percent while authorities hunt for more breakers in the area.
Andrew D White President of Cornell files a March 28 letter to New York delegates about his health trip to Europe and his role at Cincinnati. He says his strength lies in quiet influence and asks a friend whether to stay or attend. He asserts admiration for Conkling and pledges support if staying would serve Republicanism and true men.
A telegraphic item from Chicago Tribune notes that as Nazi National Banks reduce their note circulation the overall currency contracts. The Treasury estimates a $100,000 contraction in the next nine months, with banks retiring notes and canceling greenbacks as they are received. Banks keep reserves, freeing greenbacks for circulation while reducing bank notes in use.
The text blends a Senate committee amend bill discussion with a long Paris fashion exhibition account. It references Mr. Wright and others, plus the exhibition of undergarments at Rue de la Paix with Rothschild-branded lace, gowns, petticoats, and nightgowns displayed in lavish rooms.
The Senate Finance Committee amends the Silver Relat. bill to provide for a deficiency in printing lilia and issue silver coin to replace fractional currency. It upholds a standard of 484 grains and 0.1 ounces per coin with legal tender up to twenty dollars per payment. Gold and United States notes will be retired, and federal silver bonds remain. The bill also notes that trade tolls will cease to be legal tender.
Local youth L D Stanford was found dead in his bed this morning with a gunshot wound to the head. Neighbors describe him as low spirited for some time, though no clear cause is known. Police are investigating circumstances surrounding the death.
ProvipEncR on April 4 shows full returns from yesterday's election. Republicans 1ippitt and Howard contend for governor with S357 and 3,602 votes respectively. Prohibition candidate 6,585 votes. Beach 3,602.
Market report notes a quiet dull day in Pittsburgh with refined products and ship deliveries described as weak. Prices for immediate shipments around 2.20 and crude prices listed, with Philadelphia market also quiet at about 15. Details show scattered figures for different commodities and markets.
The article discusses calls for a green stance by the Republican party to defeat an unknown Kentucky conservative. It warns the party must nominate a known, tried Republican or face a heavy defeat, drawing a comparison to past Democratic losses when nominating a candidate like Geeedlay dude.
The aged Pius 5X, occupant of St Petor’s chair for years, stands at about five feet nine with a reserved bearing. Descriptions note a slight bend, slow yet sure step, and simple garb a white dress scarlet cloak and a close cap. Observers remark his health appears steadier than expected for his age.
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