14 Apr 1870
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1870
Page
1
The readable fragments outline a chaotic page with stray letters and symbols. Regardless, the legible bits point to a general news brief or notice, but no clear names places dates or events emerge to identify a specific story.
A patchwork of theater notices and light entertainment reports. Describes an Omage Young Lady of Runs Of with and Marries Her Father's Ex-Coachman. Mentions performances at Pld Drury, Mendicant, and descriptions of Miss Morris, Mr. Wentworth, and Mr. Wight. Also covers Woon's Ta arean bird acts, the Irish Emigrant farce Sarah's Young Man, and previews of Frou-Frou. Notes on Mozart Hall André Allen and Pettengill, Signor Gestig, and De Vivo Parepa Rosa troupe. Ends with Uncle Joe Seifert testing a new Sixth Street bridge and the crowd reaction.
An unclear report describes a walking figure and his routine movements along a street grid. Authorities consider his departures and potential associations with local shops and daily pathways. Details remain fragmented, with no definite identity or motive established at this time.
A garbled extract from a historic newspaper page references a Reverend Cooke confession tied to a Methodist moral tempest. The text hints at readers and printers discussing readings by Brother Bouddes and voices from Philadelphia papers, with names obscured and wording unclear.
Religious section notes a prayer meeting held with attendees encouraged to participate by prompting of the Spirit. One man’s condition is mentioned as ill and confined to a room, while the gathering included singing and devotional remarks.
Fragmentary text recalls the eighteen hundred and thir anniversary of the Communion with dark night vigil and references Jesus instituting the ' oe enemy ' on Friday night. Mentions the grave, Sabbath, and Sunday resurrection with unclear sequence and timing.
The section names Rev J L Robertson Rev Jos Chester Rev HA Ketchum and Elders F V Chamberlain and Pee enoney as delegates to a state meeting while the group considers lay leadership, examinations, and future arrangements at the afternoon session.
A newly arrived Irishman on Broadway near the Astor House pockets a horse shoe found on the pavement. Two spectators bet he cannot name the object, but Pat claims he did not know it was a horse shoe and suspects it might be a mare’s shoe.
Report from a festival planning meeting outlines a five member committee to supervise arrangements and a committee on quarters to secure large hall space for singers. It notes use of a building for the festival, praises the event as among the finest ever, and mentions a decoration plan and postage stamp discussion.
Partial OCR text shows a legal notice about Coleman, a colored man, convicted of larceny and confined in a state or local facility. Mentions John Marshall and Erie Railroad related proceedings. No clear dates or full details available due to transcription errors.
The record lists a man connected to Henry Coleman in a meat dealing case sentenced to two years and a half in the penitentiary. Indictments include Predi Hoff manY and James Gardner for grand larceny, with others named in related charges. M H Smith faced charges for val premises and was acquitted in both. A private dispatch from Kentucky reports John Jamison, a Harrison county farmer, died by suicide last night, details scarce.
In Newport a missing 26 year old woman Mrs Foley formerly of Indiana was last seen in a Yardages beer saloon near Rickey streets. Relatives informed officials that she vanished since Sunday. Anyone with information is urged to contact authorities. In a separate incident Mrs John Ritchie of Patterson and Elm streets drowned in a cistern while drawing water after a meal. An inquest returned a verdict of accidental drowning.
The newly elected Farmers College board met to elect officers including Secretary Edward and Treasurer John R.yt. An executive committee was formed to handle legal matters for the college. J. Hol reported finances, noting land valuations and sales exceeding appraised value, drawing mixed reactions from residents. The meeting adjourned after ballots and protest ties, with two members declining further assent.
In Cumminsville Brenton is ruled ineligible under a 92 chapter 9 provision of the new code. Officials have been notified not to proceed. Temperance advocates push the council to enforce Sunday laws and close whisky shops and beer saloons. A public lecture by Sera Merceree and Colerain H. P. is announced.
Citizens of Asatte will see a proposed line 1 panel project for watering avenue funded by a tax levy. The plan outlines construction steps and funding method, with public input anticipated during upcoming meetings.
Indiana Senate debates annexation issues with Campbell leading a motion to take up the Cincinnati plan and Taylor opposing. The day features tariff discussions, nominations, and adjournment plans as members jockey over district boundaries and federal measures.
The writer suggests a drastic measure to stop the violence of a rowdy class labeling opponents as blackguards. In their absence, the rioters would be at ease, and a river bath would swiftly end their fits of “cleaning out.” The proposal aims to calm disturbances through a rough, punitive method.
State government proceedings show motions and bills on education board expansion in Warren city and Swansey county. Debate over funds and sheriff powers adjourned after the bill to abolish an office failed to gain reading approval.
A garbled note discusses a selection of new gunpowder teas and aims to please the poor with these teas. The fragment mentions teas in every way and hints at offerings tied to a modern era.
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