15 Apr 1872
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1872
Page
1
A summary of interviews with General Dyer influencing legislative perception. The record notes a witness examination and indicates the committee, led by Mr. Burchard, will report the findings. The committee made several important changes to the bill during deliberations.
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The Senate Public Works Committee will review a memorial alleging issues with canal lease contracts since 1861. The committee’s report claims some parties acted honestly yet signals concerns about overall management and contract enforcement amid a crossfire of names and corporate filings.
A Dayton dispatch from April 15 notes a meeting of the Order of Red Men in the city. A young man named Edmonds was removed from the scene after an incident, with details and connections to Depew and nearby figures still unclear as of Saturday.
New Oxteans report on a ceremonial event in April with regional attendance and local officials named. The fragment mentions observances and community participation, highlighting timing and municipal involvement despite incomplete wording.
April 13 reports cite Chief Justice Trevino leading forces against Juarez as San Paro and Matamoras see clashes. Diaz’s death rumors swirl. troops mobilize near Oaxaca and Zacatecas. River news from Matamoras to Louisville tracks craft movements, weather, and cargo.
Fragmented report outlines a railroad break at Scranton Pennsylvania and notes Fick's succession as Colonel. It mentions Sunday meetings of workingmen, interns, and "temalists," with church organization efforts and appeals to the New York court. The piece references Henry Ward Beecher, Catholic Union, and a Bar Association protest over alleged evidence rule violations.
A fragment from The South reports a Virginia woman linked to multiple deaths and a murder plot. The piece hints at an alleged pet semiang scheme and an analytical exam about motives, suggesting a desire to remarry and familial harm as the driver behind the crimes.
April 14 reports describe the Mormon Conference resuming its session at the Tanernacle with a choir and speakers. The audience exceeds two hundred attendees, though legible details are limited due to fragmented OCR text.
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A garbled excerpt reports various items: Venezuela, Spain, and England diplomats, the fifth Missouri district defaulter claim, Duke of Lancaster chancellorship, transport and empire events, the Prince of Wales recovery, Clara and Kate Kellogg traveling from New York to Europe, Thiers reception in Paris, Geneva discussions between Lord Tenterden and Caleb Cushing, a port arrest in Port au Prince, Madrid church fire with injuries, Nellie Grant and a planned ceremony and funds, a snow event, and church leadership changes in Kentucky amid a mix of names and places.
In Pottsville Pennsylvania a Sunday blaze affected tenement blocks causing estimated losses of 15000 with no insurance. Other incidents include a Saturday fire at Union Block and a warehouse around Third Street with losses up to 100000. Additional fires damaged hotels grain stores and stores and residences across Philadelphia New York and Me with substantial property losses and uncertain coverage.
One body of C B Huff, a passenger from Nesbville on the ill fated steamer, is to be buried at back of Cincinnati. Huff, 65, member of the Sons of Friends and Masonic Order, died after the explosion. He lived at residence No 1,30 Scutt street and left a wife and nine children. Survivors and relatives reside in Wayne County Indiana.
A dated guide advises American women on packing and comportment for ocean voyages to Europe. It stresses minimal luggage, a compact wardrobe, practical wraps, warm garments, and weather aware plans. It warns against overpacking and highlights Paris and London as social risks for novelty, urging sensible travel, humor, and polite conduct aboard.
Agricultural guidance discusses choosing plow types for wet sod and stubble, advising a practical, time efficient approach. It covers sowing oats on varied soils, drill sowing with thorough harrowing and rolling, and emphasizes soil enrichment, seed depth, and rolling techniques for a better yield.
The Civil Rights Bill faced another House airing but Democrats filibustered, pushing the measure to next Monday. In Senate business, the day remained dull until a Utah Mormon test case reversal by the Supreme Court, citing improper juror selection and invalid summons leading to dismissal of indictments. The River and Harbor Appropriation Bill moved forward, with about half its passage completed and a $300,000 Louisville and Portland Canal allocation approved.
Great preparations mark the arrival of four to five hundred delegates from the United States, Canada and Europe for the International Sunday School Convention in this city. Sessions will be held tomorrow in the Academy of Music with substantial attendance anticipated.
Dispatch from Lovxpoville O April 15 reports the home of Mr. B. Pressies at Perrysville burned yesterday. The family barely escaped as the house and contents were consumed. Loss estimated at $1500 with no insurance. Citizens raised $200 for the relief of the family.
Ezekiel Chew, an aged former Associate Judge and active Democratic local politician, died yesterday in Rome Bloomingrove Township at 67. He was a longtime resident of the county and a prominent figure in local affairs.
April discussions focus on Geneva counter cases and indirection of indirect claims in the American case. Dispatches from Washington expected aboard the Republic, with Minister Schenck traveling to Ventnor and back soon. Franco-German relations worsen amid deteriorating diplomatic negotiations and renewed tensions.
France announces the passport system will be abolished with the new regime taking effect on April 20. The announcement notes the upcoming change and its immediate implementation date.
Madrid dispatches report a broad armed insurrection by malcontents across Spain. Authorities declare the government fully prepared and able to quell the troubles. Robust enforcement measures expected to follow as the crisis unfolds.
Str. Louis reports the Oceanus inquest closed after bodies from the explosion were recovered. Verdict delivered by J H Fore was acquittal. Around a dozen steamers have since reached port. two bodies identified, others not. The case concerns the Rae Jany Oceanus incident and related larder charges.
At the annual meeting of the Cincinnati Branch Woman's Foreign Missionary Society a slate of officers for the ensuing year was presented by Chairman Mrs A Lowrey of Syrlogield Ohio and adopted. The list includes President Mrs Merrick and numerous vice presidents including Mrs J Whetstone Mrs Amanda Portneath and Mrs Hest Thomson. Also named were managers Mrs AL Houee Mrs Dr Brown and others. Clergy reps were chosen for Cincinnati Conference and several associates were appointed. a letter from Mrs Halliwell of Wheelisr was read seeking missionary support.
At today’s meeting the Board of Control declined to appoint a county commissioner member to aid in drawing up joint rules. the committee will draft internal rules and report on governance. The president was to prepare the rules under statute, and adjournment set for Friday at 4 PM. A coroner’s inquest was planned for Peter Arnett, who fell from a fourth story window and died. Louis Rembold faced arson charges, and Walter Allen waived examination on a forgery case. An artful black walnut wood carving by a local woman was noted, and incorporation papers filed for the Railroad Loan Association with officers named. The Board planned to meet again at 66 West Third Street. Bristell to be sworn in as new Street Commissioner.
In a Common Pleas session before Judge Murdock the petition in Janitz v Hegner et al was dismissed. The suit claimed land subject to debt payments and involved a wife asserting a land claim with funds from her father’s German estate. court found the land was purchased with her funds and awarded the balance to the husband. Judgment for defendants in other cases, including Graham v Snell and Hill v Snell, based on the statute of frauds as applied to material to be supplied and credit, with verdicts for the defendants.
In New York on April 13 a large number of quarrymen in the Nineteenth and Twenty Police Precincts quit work this morning. A heavy police force has been deployed to preserve the peace amid the unrest and potential clashes.
John J Chandler a leading Evansville figure and president of the Gas and Horse Railroad company died today at about fifty six. He also served as part of the Erie Evansville and Southwestern Railroad, leaving a significant impact on regional transport.
The Special Dispatches report river water levels at Greensboro Brownsville and Oil City with Coalboat movements and arrivals including Julia Carrie Brooks and several floating coalboats below Wello, along with towboats stuck near Robert's Island. Numerous coal cargos totaling millions of bushels are listed for Cincinnati and river traffic, with weather described as rainy.
Troy reporter notes verdict that Stafford Seth died from three hatchet wounds to the head inflicted on Lucinda Medley in a case tied to the death of a person named Medley. A preliminary examination of Mrs. Medley occurred before Mayor Hughies on Saturday. she was bailed at 1000 dollars, or jailed until the next court session.
Madrid April 15 authorities at Lerida arrested two Fremei Internationalists believed linked to movements against the government. Important documents were found on the prisoners.
General Bowra arranges with Arizona forces and tribe leaders for a meeting with General Crook at Camp McDowell on April seventeenth. The Ways and Means Committee holds a session describing tariff adjustments and revenue references amid pending bills.
The Toledo fire destroyed grain and damaged insured property. Several companies recorded claims including Hartford Connecticut 3009, Amazon Cincinnati 3000, Home New York 7000, Aitwe Hartford belt ???, North radiance Philadelphia 3000, Germazia New York 3600, Award New York 1300, Continental 1400, Pennsylvania Philadelphia 1000, Union Bangor 1000.
Striking quarrymen win demand for higher pay with most employers agreeing to 240 dollars per day. The settlement ends the strike without any disturbances. The wage increase ends the labor action and stabilizes operations for now.
Philadelphia on April 15 The Grand Jury indicted Charles A Dena for libel against Ex State Treasurer Kemble over a Sun article about the Evens fraud.
Mr Cole presented resolutions from the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce urging a warship service between Francisco and Pacific islands as memorialists called for prayers. Mr Cayserly noted a remarkable petition from nearly all citizens. The memorial was laid on the table. A bill from the Albertary Afairs area allowed interment in National for honorably discharged soldiers.
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