21 Apr 1868
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1868
Page
1
City notes discuss a bridge street paving plan, street improvements, and Bowlder road repair costs with estimates around fourteen thousand dollars. Officials consider bond issuance for school use with a seven and one third percent annual interest and new building needs.
Reports from a recent meeting show the church has raised substantial funds and expects completion of the new edifice soon. Great interest and effort are fueling the project with prospects of reaching about $90,000 as the total.
Arrivals at the Principal Hotel include several travelers and names such as K W Bommerfeld, Eval ih im i aldo, and C. Joss & Co. The list mentions passengers from New York, Cleveland, and other locations with brief origins and affiliations.
Readable fragments mention individuals Ga irnel Welsh Isaac Oye and McCamney in a cryptic sports or event note. No clear result, location, or date to confirm.
Fragmented OCR shows names and places including Lex Ky and Nashville. Appears to reference March dates and individuals but text is incomplete and unclear.
The text lists scattered names and teams including Richmondac BR Brown Ks May 2 Eng Fors Detroit Minos Dayton Wingers Farneree Mag and Melt Tanaie Brien IMiown college HJ Goodmerer Marietta with unclear connections and incomplete details.
The readable portion lists names such as J pear and Q. J. Williama with mentions of dividends and columns. Reading lacks complete sentences or clear actions, leaving only scattered references to individuals and a dividend concept.
A Philadelphia letter discusses weather including a white Easter and snow storms. It covers Jay Cooke’s wealth and views on the impeachment trial, politics, and the 1868 presidential contest, plus notes on the new Evening Journal, commerce, coal oil trade, and a public letter from ex governor Curtin regarding possible U.S. Senate and Treasury appointments.
The steamer St Patrick burned early this morning to the waterline on the Arkansas slope, with mattresses fueling the blaze. Fire discovered about 3 am by the watchman and a colored man, spread rapidly in dry mist and breeze, destroying the boat and tackle within hours. Captain J B Archer long commanded, insurance $22 500 all in Cincinnati offices, fire suspected incendiary though cause remains a mystery. Mr Pyne owner had previously faced heavy losses.
A river flood near Jefferson Barracks washed corpses from Arsenal Island into the Mississippi. Dozens of cadavers and coffins drifted downstream with a coroner and authorities recovering several bodies at Ivory Station and Carondelet while others disappeared. The event followed a prior dispute over burial sites and exposed a widespread odor and decay as coffins burst from swelling.
Detroit reports a large party vote and Bullock leading in the city amid reports of African American turnout and local politics. London coverage details Clerkenwell trial proceedings with Fenian plots, explosions, and witnesses as the case advances. Ireland’s Phoenix Park review messages and parliamentary activity conclude the dispatches.
Fragmented report of a Senate session with debate on evidence and witnesses. Mentions Mr Curtis, Mr Butter, Mr Evarts, Senator Johnson, and Mr Stanbery. executive session and adjournment. references to railroad safety and foreign affairs committees.
The High Court and Postmaster General Randall testified in Blodgett case amid heated exchanges. Butler and Evarts debated admissibility of Blodgett’s answer as the Senate ruled it out. Trial adjourned to allow closing arguments with leaders Sherman, Thomas, and McCulloch in attendance.
After the House returned Mr Banks moved to advance the bill to protect rights of American citizens abroad. He urged passage with an arrest provision. The measure faces strong opposition in Congress.
Sixth Dispatch reports the house considering a bill on American citizens abroad with an Eliot amendment to strike all the clauses to avoid conflicts with foreign governments. Debate shows little action as the chamber is sparse with only a quorum present.
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