14 Apr 1874
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 33 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1874
Page
1
Special Dispatch reports in New York on April 14 discuss whether Secretary Fish will respond to statements about the late Senator and the speech's publication. The piece notes friends hope no notice is taken, and reflects on possible revisions had the speaker foreseen the death.
A Senate committee voted unanimously against the Wheeler proposal, delivering a decisive setback to supporters. Wheeler faced sharp questions on timing and policy impact as the panel advanced standard debate pathways.
Dispatch from Wasatxoton on April 14 notes the Senate Finance Committee decided to report back the canal bill with the Wheeler amendment struck out. Mr Ett to submit a long report. Odell of the Delaware and Leckawanns testified that the road never settled its debt and paid funds to Sanborn. Internal Revenue officials are said to have led the case.
Cotomars April 14 report from the Daily Times notes the House spent Seee on a matter, with emphasis on proceeding in either House. The fragment hints at legislative action though details are unclear.
News items recount a five year old boy's canal search in Dayton with 200 to 300 locals aiding and the city-wide empathy. A decennial reunion of the consolidated Second and Twelfth O N G units is slated for May 14 at Pair Grounds. Cariule opens a new nest and saloons. Dayton crusaders stay active with prayer meetings. Bailey improves rail malt transport. license tax receipts rise in three counties and Dayton Weekly Empire debuts enlarged Wednesday.
Fragmentary report from January 15 in Janesville detailing a building project with costs and furnishings. Mentions a $160,000 sum, completion in 1870, and a new construction with furniture valued at $20,000. Details are garbled and partially unreadable.
In Helena Arkansas a fire damaged a building described as a special feature in The Appeal. Losses were tallied with the Moores named for 400 dollars and Realy for 1100 dollars with work continuing in locations including New Orleans and Newport.
A muddled report from New Albany Mississippi recounts fatal shootings and arrests on April 14. J Wooten was arrested after a deadly incident near Maysboro and a separate shooting left Whitney Daniel wounded and later died. A third crime on the same day involved a man fatally injured in a bagnio, with police still pursuing details.
Damage from the Mississippi flood threatens Ward's Creek area near McCollem's station and Fontaine. About fifteen river plantations face flood impact as levee committees attempt to close the break and stop swollen waters from passing steamers.
Col. William Phillips, President of the Allegheny Valley Railroad, died at his residence in the city on the morning of April 14. He had prominently identified with the city and its business interests, and his loss will be severely felt. He was a member of the firm of Philip Nip.
An Arkansas tale recounted from the Little Rock Republican describes Kaufman and his wife with two children who, after swindles and misfortune, starved in a Lewisburg cabin. The husband died first, then the child, as neighbors and a doctor eventually intervened while some local merchants showed charity. The mother, now weak, faces the loss of another infant and a slow, dire recovery.
Special Dispatch from Washington reports the House took up the Finance bill and Butler withdrew his Senate bill amendment after assurances the Banking Committee would soon take up the Senate bill. The first vote on Hoar’s amendment to prohibit legal tender after July 4, 1876 except gold and silver coin failed 70 to 171. A second vote on Foster’s amendment to retire legal tender when National Bank circulation exceeds 400 million also failed by a decisive majority.
Wasiinetos April 14 The House Civil Service Reform Committee reports a bill to abolish the office of appraiser of merchandise in cities where self support is not achieved. Pittsburg Pa and Evaneville ad were included. Representatives from affected cities united to defeat the measure but failed as it passed without a yeas and nays call.
In Washington on April 1 a bill was introduced in the House to stay the abolition of the office of Appraiser of Immigration. The measure mentions officials including Emphis, Vansvil, Louisvie, MOU, LO ledo and ’hanes.
Special Dispatch reports that Abbott, a young lawyer, was mortally wounded by John Green, a stock broker, at the Court House entrance after a dispute involving Morton Galt Co. employees. Green, angered by an accusation of false swearing, fired five shots at Abbott, pistol muzzle pressed against him.
During yesterday's hurricane the Atlantic cable ceased functioning about twenty five miles from Valencia in shallow water. Two cables remain in service but messages will be delayed. Land lines between Valencia and London were interrupted, causing anxiety over the arrival of the steamship Malta and Dr Livingstone's body.
Hon John Jay American Minister and his son in law General Schweinitz the German Ambassador will leave on the 20th for the United States.
Midday market notes from New York and Doleane report mixed prices for corn, oats, bran, flour, pork, bacon, and lard with some steadiness and others firmer. Grain receipts include 145,000 bushels of carp, 16,000 bushels of Doleane, and 53,000 bushels of flour. Sugar and coffee markets show cautious demand and price stability, with Raisins Currants and Spices listed and various grocery commodities quoted.
In Pittsburg on April 14 the oil market was quiet with crude down 1 cent and refined at 124.5 cents. Parker's Landing and Oil City reported steady levels around 195 dollars, while Enron and United lines showed prices near 151 and 175 dollars. Philadelphia remained quiet with crude at 150 cents and refined at 115 cents.
Rio Janciroeck notes Brazil pardons the Bishop of Pernambuco. James Bogardus, famed inventor, visits New York at seventy four. James Shoaff, Paris Gazette editor, dies. Abraham Hemoneha and H B Criflin accused in a $150000 embezzlement plot. Pittsburg conspiracy case near end with defendants charged. Captain Lambton Lorraine of the Niobe arrives in New York after the Virginius events. David Swing faces Presbytery charges as Chicago church editor.
Special Dispatches report river conditions and traffic on April 14. The Ohio and Mississippi systems show falling water levels at Prraranirke with several barges and cargo movements toward Cincinnati St Louis and New Orleans. Cargo includes coal corn cotton and peanuts on various packet routes. a boat theft is noted and weather fluctuates with rain forecasts.
The Prince of Wales, famed for dining out, sought Moscow’s best restaurant six years ago and again on his Meadow visit, choosing Trestow's over the Kremlin. On arrival he toured with the Crown Prince of Denmark and Grand Dukes Alexis and Vladijir, with plants decorating the saloon and organ music. He later slipped away to a restaurant during the Neva waters festival.
At 2 30 this afternoon Mrs O Brien the viet mol the L follow rob bers was still living New arrests were reported at the same hour Elder D rg Vox Buskirk will preach to night at the dimond street Christian Church corner of Cutter street and every evening this week Baptism tonight.
The inventor of a patent process for indexing county and court records seeks 5000 to license use in Hamilton County offices. County officials including Commissioner Sater balk at the price, with talks stalled as Goss weighs legal opinion. Separately, a Mount Pleasant disturbance ends with an arrest and costs after a nun costume insult incident near Bruner’s saloon. Magistrates process the offender as locals recall the event and its consequences.
Johu Dempse and a companion, newcomers from Indiana, were duped by a watch and chain sale at a United States Credit Company stall on Fifth Street. The clerk offered a $50 set allegedly worth $575, leading to a police action and arrest of the seller, with negotiations from a woman and Craven for settlement failing.
Superior Court before Judge Tilden hears John and Taylor sue The Merchants National Bank for the balance from a stock pledge of fifty shares of the Ohio Valley Bank valued at 5000 dollars. Bank allegedly sold the stock for 5500 and kept 1000, refusing to pay 500 to plaintiff. Bank claims loan of 5000 to plaintiff via G Rogers left stock as security. sale proceeds paid debt and interest, balance to plaintiff not owed. Verdict pending. counsel J W Herron appears for plaintiff.
Caroline P Casey and others pursued recovery from the city for value of lots on Fifth Street after a land reversion due to arc market changes. The test case, tried over a year ago, ended in the city’s favor but now on error. A examining committee was appointed by Judge Caldwell with Messrs Bates Warrington Jeany Storer to review the matter Wednesday evening.
Washington April 14 The House voted down all amendments and finally passed the Currency bill exactly as reported from the Banking Committee. The move follows months of debate over monetary policy and financial regulation.
Washington April 14 The House approved Maynard's Currency bill by a narrow 2 to 1 margin. An amendment to resume specie payments on July 1, 1578 was rejected by a strong majority.
In San Francisco on April 14 Commerce and Manufactures report the Tartar sailed from Sydney on March 12. Earthquake shocks were felt in the province on March 12. The Adelaide Herald laments limited Sydney to San Francisco trade and iron workers strike depressions. The Intercolonial difficulty over border duties remains, with travel warnings and a heated PM exchange. Fiji signals move toward British annexation.
The House Commerce Committee heard President Mitchell of the Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad argue for a bridge from La Crosse to Crescent. The War Department refused an alternate site and the committee will report against the Clinton, Iowa bridge bill. A minority would favor passage.
In Boston on April 11 the twenty third ballot for United States Senator records a total of 154 votes cast. Dawes 57 Hoar 71 Curtis 70 Adams 13 Bullock 9 Banks 6 Sandford 2 Pierce 2 Washburn 3 Whittier Pitman and Learned one each. Balloting continues.
Weather bulletin from the Weather Department of the Signal Service U.S. Army. Reports show wind and conditions across multiple cities including Cincinnati Chicago Fort Reston La Crome Leavenworth Louisville Memphis New Orleans Omaha and Pittsburgh. Observations list cloudiness rain and heavy rain with varying temperatures noted for early April morning readings.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.