10 Apr 1868
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1868
Page
1
A first person fishing narrative follows Piscator catching bass, weighing near four pounds, and angling along a coast toward Green Island. The account reports multiple catches, line handling, and the calmer mood of the journey as the pair proceeds to the next spot, with observational detail on the water and surroundings.
Fragmentary OCR text about a Roland, a harbor, and unrelated terms. The readable items mention a person named Roland and a harbor or venue, but details are unclear. No coherent event or outcome is determined from the legible parts.
Congress has not appropriated funds for payments to Indians under the treaties, prompting fear that the lack of prompt payment could provoke a new war.
The fragmentary gossip column mentions theater acts, a murder by suicide, and social gossip around Miss Emily O B Hackett Anderson. It references political debates on immigration, party nominating battles, and the Pennsylvania Central Railroad. It also notes weather, mint coins, and local exhibitions with scattered names and places.
The report covers senate and house actions, bills on justice, roads, schools, and insurance. It notes adjournment and mentions city officer reports in Conemura as of April 9 1868 including fire losses and insured totals.
The discussion rails at length against Ponte Pier obstruction and river navigation politics, accusing lawmakers of self interest and costly schemes. It notes that both City Council and Legislature acted on flawed information and warns that river transport costs burden producers and consumers alike.
Local city items report a new circular from H. Penderman about minting changes for bronze cents and nickel five cent coins payable in United States notes. Philadelphia or New York banks to receive remittances. An arrest is noted of an alleged thief brought before Justice McLean. A new keeper is sworn in at Ninth Street Station House, and a coroner’s inquest on a newborn found in East Walnut Hills concludes the infant died by unknown hands.
The Hamilton County Teachers Association will meet at Curran's Academy tomorrow at 10 A M. Several speakers are noted as holding life certificates from the Ohio State Board of Examiners. The note urges all teachers to attend and participate to boost the association's usefulness. Fire at J Lander bakery destroys buildings and damages nearby properties in the Seventeenth Ward. Official returns on the city ticket show margins for judge, treasurer of waterworks, and other offices.
An Ottawa dispatch reports DArey McGee died from a gunshot wound with unidentified assailants. Witnesses include William Mitchell Doyle and Slatterly of Philadelphia as alleged accomplices. Court details reveal a revolver with Smith & Wesson markings, multiple charges, and a Belfast-like courtroom tense scene.
In incomplete transcripts from Washington on April 9, discussions touch the oath taken by senators in their role, identify term lengths, and mention the vice president and Lincoln era context. The text references the War Department, Civil War conditions, and tenure of officials during the period.
Yesterday evening a burning steamer was seen eight to ten miles from Waukegan. The vessel was identified as the Sea Bird of the Goodrich Line, 130 feet long, 450 tons, built six years ago. About forty passengers aboard, many believed lost in the gale and flames. The crew included John Morris commander and Thomas Hannaken first engineer.
Curtis spoke at length in Washington while the Senate recessed for fifteen minutes. The dispatch notes his slow, monotonous tone and likeness to President Johnson. He cited authorities to argue presidential power to remove civil officers, asserting Stanton’s removal not completed.
Snow falls rapidly this afternoon as reporters note the Conference Committee action on tenure. At 8:46 P M Mr Curtiss reports progress and the Senate adjourns. The president’s receptions end this evening and his counsel will present oral testimony over two days with four days for documentary evidence in the case. President signs the Banefort Prussian treaty today.
Fragmentary transport notice lists Cumberland Evansville Packet Mayflower and Mi Anteloper Vishibang routes with times 4 P M and 7, noting rain and eight inches of precipitation. Filling gaps limited by illegible OCR.
Errors Jouvor Fonce-Bue sues Taat inge-Motion to set aside a judgment in a paying case. Striker and Evana-Demurrer overruled with leave for Kirti and Regere-Mo to amend. Motions to dismiss argued. jurists weigh whether debt was properly proven and if fraud influenced entries. Court adjourned with jurors instructed on verdicts and action specifics.
A fragmentary OCR note discusses furniture and a loggia related delay. Names and precise items are unreadable, but the text implies a design feature and a postponement tied to an architectural space.
Thomas Farrin and Company operate wholesale lumber and building supplies at the Riverside wharf. They offer pine and ash timber and related beams for construction with delivery to nearby job sites.
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