16 Apr 1874
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1874
Page
1
April 16 reports from Mathuns and Maxront describe considerable unease over Arkansas politics. Governor Brooks directs the state militia from the Anthony House, calling troops from across the state to his aid amid anticipated clashes. News despatches note widespread excitement and unstable conditions in Little Rock and surrounding areas.
Archers illness delays Library bill while a post office in the House is robbed at night. Dr. Jonathan Morris of Lawrence County is cleared of voting for the Gord en motion. Petitions oppose liquor interference and seek local measures. Geological survey report adopted. Conference on general appeal No. 216 noted.
A Havre dispatch says the steamer L Amerique of the French Transatlantic Line sank off Brest on the 14th after leaving New York for Havre. All passengers and crew were saved except the second officer. The vessel was smaller than the du Havre and newly built. Reports noted damage to steering gear and rudder, but the ship remained afloat with other systems intact.
Dispatches report the steamship L’Amérique, ex Eugenie and L’Imperatrice, sunk between Brest and Havre near the island of Ouessant. Passengers and crew were rescued by English Norwegian and Italian vessels. an Italian ship reached Brest with the crew this afternoon. Lloyds in London received word late today.
Evansville and New Orleans reports note drifting, shallow depths, and a 2 foot rise in the river at Evansville with 37 feet on the bar. Several boats including the Charmer moved downriver while freight offerings remain light and weather is cloudy with drizzle.
Movements show dull and unchanged farm markets with corn active and oats scarce. Wheat futures rise, rye firm, flour steady, cotton firm, pork and lard firm, and whiskey markets steady. New Orleans and Chicago reports reflect quiet grain and livestock activity with mixed receipts and prices.
Special dispatch notes a Court of Appeals decision denying rehearing while issuing a supplemental opinion. The modification favors Bowler heirs by allowing credit for taxes property losses and fees in final settlements, with accounts still to be fully stated before judgment. Infants receive a hearing and defense, with their allowances benefiting their estates.
Washington reports show Arkansas Republican members pressing for White House and Attorney General talks on district troubles. B B Nickerson testifies in the district investigation about contracts and influence with the Dents and Pages, letters shown as evidence, and instructions to avoid the Board of Public Works.
In St Louis on April 16 the Railroad superintendents and managers met to discuss summer schedules and decided no changes beyond shortening the fare time between Cairo and New York by about half an hour. The Keystone Bridge Company finished iron work on the Mississippi River bridge and celebrated with 200 workers at the Grand Central Hotel. The siege project proceeds, tracks and approaches are to be hastened, and the bridge is expected to open to public traffic much sooner than anticipated.
Report notes that Captain-General Concha approves commutation actions for the American Dockery, amid suppressed public announcement by the authorities. The record indicates the death sentence outcome was effectively restrained by Cuban authorities.
In Boston on April 16 the thirtieth ballot shows 255 votes needed for election. Dawes receives 2, Hoar 88, Curtis 72, Banks 1, Adams 4, Sanford 2, with Washburn and Whittier each listed.
Williams directs President to interfere only to preserve the peace in Arkansas as Brooks and Baxter are relieved by the Attorney General amid tensions and calls for order.
Report from New York notes a government gold sale on April 15 with a large amount reportedly moved. Details are unclear in the fragment, but the event suggests a significant daily transaction involving federal assets.
Special Dispatch to the Daily Times reports in the House Archer's Library bill was laid over until next Saturday on motion of Mr Bayte. Walker's bill regulating legal advertising prices was passed, setting one dollar per 300 ems for the first insertion and fifty cents for each subsequent insertion.
The Attorney General ruled that household goods used abroad by foreign families for at least a year and not intended for sale or transfer may be admitted free of duty with no value limit. This applies to effects used by them in foreign countries.
Kansas lawyer John L. Pendery appears before the House committee recounting his experiences from 1871 to 1872 at the Treasury Department while seeking a contract to collect government sums. He describes solicitations by Banfield and Boutwell, offers of 50 percent on $200,000 and 25 percent on the rest, implied railroad influence, and involvement of Richardson Segger and Butler with others who had secured contracts.
Special dispatch notes slight movement in oil quotes with prices around $1.85 and $1.95. Market daily activity shows scattered bids and cautious trading as traders await clearer guidance.
The session featured Fitzgerald smiling while the speaker pressed him with questions. The vote on the Paxton events passed 445 to 0. Nominations followed with Julius F Black and Richard listed among candidates, and a lengthy roll call of names appeared in the record.
A 1874 Cincinnati Times excerpt presents a prophetic proclamation by an unnamed ambassador of Jehovah. It forecasts battles from the fifteenth to the twenty-fifth of September and a fortress surrender on the thirtieth. The text links celestial omens to impending European conflict and spiritual revelations, framing events through biblical symbolism and future tense prophecy.
A proclamation describes a grand siege and battles as a central victory, culminating in unconditional surrender. It cites a luminous star and prophetic echoes from Esdras Daniel and a 1569 revelation, urging immediate understanding of a weighty star tied to these events.
William Chase connected with Camp-Chase Oroide watch shop waived examination on a $50 fraud charge, held on $509 bail, while Camp himself fled. Store allegedly broken into last night, with suspicions of Camp and friends involved. Mention of Superintendent Moody visiting New Orleans on a Water Works project and levee plans along Pontchartrain with a long streetcar track.
The case pits J F Keck & Co of Chicago against Lewis & Co of this city over failure to deliver a set number of barrels of cot topreed oil to efaene. Damages are sought by Kirk & Co with Montton and Judge Goodwin representing them. Edgar M Johnson defends. Testimony closed. arguments to extend to tomorrow. John Geiler died after falling into a beer tub at Gambrinus Brewery. coroner's jury returns verdict consistent with injuries.
Arch bishop Ledochowski of Posen was found guilty of ecclesiastical law violations and sentenced in contumaciam to dismissal from his see. No appeal will be allowed. The House of Commons bill on suppressing geot rin Seéthind bay passed on June, Cuba supported the Juan Palome newspaper and expelled its editor Juan Ortega to Spain.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Mr. Carpenter introducing a joint resolution and debate on neutrality regarding Cuba. The text references a committee referral and motions to take up proceedings, with mentions of standard inquiries and candidates for action in the Louisville area.
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