18 Apr 1868
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1868
Page
1
A long column describes the old Nassau Street prison history, church notices, baptisms, and public lectures. It mentions Rev. J D Moore and St. Josephs parish, a Columbus Baptist Convention, Bethel evangelists, and a Yale reunion in Cincinnati. It notes Henry Jefferson and various city religious activities and meetings.
An unclear fragment hints at an eminent figure and a meeting in a chosen home area. The text references a Shakespearean parody tone with names and events that remain partially unreadable.
Fragmentary hotel list shows arrivals and patrons including Williamso Mr Henshaw and Jones at various city houses. Mentions Columbus Piqua Nashville Lexington and Indianapolis with miscellaneous initials and occupations. The text reads as a hotel ledger or society note without complete context.
A lively exhibition at Dave Kendall's billiard rooms featured a high scoring match and a serenade by the Excelsior Band. Rumors swirl of Parson Geddis planning to move the People's Church services to Pike's Hall, hoping for large Sunday crowds and free gospel. The note also lists railroads terminating in the city or nearby regions, naming lines like Little Miami, Columbus and Cleveland, Cincinnati and Zanesville, and others.
In Columbus the Senate debated repealing the act fixing the minimum price of convict labor as speakers argued it undercuts honest workers and offends taxpayers. The House considered bills on intoxicating drinks, while the Ohio Teachers Association named Zion for its next convention. News notes also report editor changes and staff movements at the State Journal and Farmers Chronicle.
Night's Dispatches report the Committee on Foreign Affairs will soon report an appropriation to fulfill the treaty for purchasing Russian possessions. General Haleck orders two arcve posts and a nine gun battery to be built at harbor points, with troops marching to Sitka. Virginia politics show resistance to constitutional changes. In Wisconsin county officials swear oaths. election outcomes hinge on ratified measures. New Jersey Legislature adjourns sine die. An English warrant targets ex Governor Eyre of Jamaica.
Fragmentary report notes accusations of martial law on an island during a diet, with Eyre and Jamaica's governor Jake implementing extraordinary measures amid unrest. Mention of Capeers in Italy and a vague reference to a general's movements from Dow France, plus an unclear marriage listing.
A Frenchman named Peter lying in Webster, Mass was killed by blows to the head with an ax while in bed. A wife associated with the murdered man aided by a man named LaRe, who allegedly planned the crime, is under arrest. Both will be examined tomorrow.
The Senate session begins with the court in form as Mr. Sumner and others debate motions about the president’s cabinet removals and related testimony. President and cabinet tensions surface during speeches and questions, with adjournment planned after proceedings and preliminary votes.
Washington dispatch reports quarterly sale tax under March 31 1867 act with two dollars per thousand plus one dollar per thousand duties. Manufacturers and wholesale dealers face thresholds and exemptions. Cabinet met at ten with Gen Thomas present. Knight Templars visited the President. Senate hears Welles testimony in impeachment case. debate over veto points and Cabinet records continues.
Special Dispatch reports the North Indiana Conference began its annual meeting in Warsaw Indiana on April 17 with eighty five members present. Bishop Thompson presides as Mr Mapin and M H Mendenhall are elected Secretaries. Committees of one from...
Fernando Wood has arrived for examination by the President's counsel regarding his conversation with the President about removing Stanton. The appearance centers on potential influence in the removal decision and related counsel questioning.
Enthusiastic Liberal party meetings spread through London and across England with speakers and leaders listed. Reports mention negotiations and various aims and candidates. War news notes Japan’s Mikado declared war on Tycoon, while trials in the Fenian movement proceed.
Fragmentary report notes public anger over a breakup tale linked to Lake Champlain yesterday. Local observers reference strained relations and a disputed incident affecting nearby communities.
Yesterday afternoon Miss Alice Purdy aged sixteen drowned herself in the Ohio River near South Bend Ohio with no stated cause. Last night George Kalish about twenty one of Fifth Street near Eggleston Avenue shot himself in the breast with an unclear motive and nonfatal outcome.
Hollywood and Keating faced Judge Murdock over a prize fight charge under the new law. They pleaded guilty, sought bonds to refrain from fighting, and the judge set bonds at ten thousand each and allowed a possible delay for counsel. The case continued with discussion of legality and enforcement.
The president announced the council committees formed at the regular session. Members include figures such as Maley and Keck. reports noted a few alterations to the existing order and the system for the present council.
Mr Warder spoke on strawberry culture and urged the press to question members. Dayton's Obmer noted a 125 acre croplant season while mentioning four rows of chips and a shift to stool system. Pinekh reported last season yields and per acre returns amid uncertain figures. Colonel Anderson and Mr Smith were also noted in the small scale planting discussion.
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