22 Apr 1875
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1875
Page
1
News brief notes Interstate railway moves in West Virginia and Chicago corridors. Officials from the Interior department coordinate schedules and regulatory steps impacting passengers and freight.
In New York on April 21 Samuel White Partridge testified as a defense witness, saying he lived in New Jersey and worked as a cashier for Woodruff & Robinson from 1849 to 1872. He discussed a $7,000 check, a slip, and references to Tilton, Moulton, and Mrs Woodhull, with proceedings touching upon related writings and motives. The testimony touched on Beecher's connection and the alleged writings, with the judge ruling on admissibility.
Washington reports deny Delano scandals and pending actions by the President as a muttered dispute over a non existent nest. In New York court, Beecher scandal witnesses recount long rumors and the attempt to publish testimony as a newspaper war unfolds with Beechers moral character under scrutiny.
The Attorney General has tendered his resignation to the cabinet at an interview today. It is Mr. Wiha desire that it shall take effect before the 15th of May.
In WasHsinaros on April 22 Attorney General Williams today tendered to the President the resignation of Bisaire as head of the department though not yet accepted. If accepted it would clear ongoing political tensions and influence future U.S. Senate actions.
Special Dispatch to the Cincinnati Times reports certificates incorporating the Works Safety Car Manufacturing Company of Cleveland with five hundred thousand dollars capital and the Cleveland Pacific Tank Line Company with one hundred thousand dollars capital. The Codifying Commission is progressing slowly as about a dozen to fifteen parties prepare for clerkship of the Board.
Special Dispatch to the Cincinnati Times from New Albany Indiana dated April 24 reports the Knights Templars and Thirty-second Degree of Scottish Rite Masons organizing a Grand Imperial Council of Knights of the Red Cross of Constantine and appendant orders in Indiana. A full board of grand officers installed George W Hawk as Grand Syevice and M D Condif Grand Recorder.
The ninth annual convention saw about fifty companies represented with receipts totaling $100.00 and expenditures of $102,191 leaving a balance due of $2,155. President Dovey delivered the annual address at the Lincoln Club where a reception for Congressman Law followed.
Special dispatches report Monongahela River levels falling and boat movements near Pittsboro with coal at Louisville bound ships. Tests planned on Murhall farm boiler by government officials next month. Cincinnati bound Juniata and Cherokee sailings noted. Evansville weather cool with river readings and a death aboard the Glasgow, Capt N B Hayward.
Market notes report flour steady and wheat higher in St. Lovia with corn firm at 72.6 cents and hogs at 675–667.25, bacon strong, lard firm at 15.4 cents. Chicago quotes rye at 105, barley firm, wheat unsettled, corn ease, lard and whisky prices mixed, receipts cited, with New Orleans markets showing mixed hog, pork, and whisky activity and cotton at 15. and 1/16 cents per pound.
Special Dispatch 10 cites dull trading in the Cincinnati Times with oil prices easing slightly. Prices near 103 cents, Titusville and Philadelphia markets quoted quiet at nominal levels, crude and refined pricing noted, with minor movement across locations and shipments around 149 to 166 cents.
The article records a mix of local business moves and legal actions, noting First National Bank buying land on Madison Street for a new stable, a court granting a license for a coffee-house in Covington, estate administration rulings, and various court cases. It also reports post mortem on J Clarkson, a funeral, and assorted town happenings including political mentions and a sheriff’s levy threat.
Immense crowd witnessed the cornerstone ceremony on Tibbet and Orchard streets in Newport. Speeches by Col. J. Berry, James Taylor, Thos. L. Jones and Judge J. Be Moll, with firemen and bands, marked the event as a memorable public affair amid chorus from Minnehaha and other divisions.
United States Court jury verdict finds for John F. Smith assignee against Beyer & Wright in the sum of 681 dollars. The counterfeit money case against Stella Alice Italian Jack proceeds, with guilty verdict and a five month imprisonment plus fines. Brown pleads guilty in a separate counterfeit case and receives hard labor prison term and a 25 dollar fine. Refuges for counterfeiters noted on Longworth Street property.
Fab Daveson of the Third National Tank has returned from a three month stay in Florida where he was engaged in weather work. He is reported to be greatly improved and in good health.
In 1874 a fire damaged plaintiff Thomas Rutherford’s carriage shop at No 156 Everett. The Globe Insurance Company of Chicago and two other carriers insured for 4000. Plaintiff sues to recover one third of loss, alleging fraud and arson by defendants. Lawyers for plaintiff outline case as trial proceeds.
The October 1873 probate docket lists City vs Holden et al seeking condemnation, with city funds cited as insufficient to pay for property. Also noted are probations of wills for John J Meehan and related executors, Elizabeth Meehan and Patrick Meehan. administration and guardianship actions for George Hirtzlin and Henry Heis. Personal and realty values are mentioned for several estates including Dougherty and Day.
Local artist Frank Duvenick sent several paintings to Art labs for exhibition after a showing here. The Boston Advertiser notes strong interest from a dealer in gag works of art and reports ongoing citywide discussion about the genius of local artists.
Third Edition dispatches describe a steamer seen on fire near Rencon Point and off Santa Barbara in heavy fog. Reported gunfire totals vary from fifteen to twenty-five rounds as ships were observed in distress and distant vessel activity persisted through the night.
In New York on April 22 the Canmittes of the State Senate examined the charges for healing grain. Mr Hazleton testified that grain arriving at this point is subject to several fees. Fiat towing from delivery costs 12 dollars per shipment. Uploading the canal boat costs three quarters of a cent per bushel. Weighing the cargo is shared by consignee and purchaser at three quarters of a cent per bushel. If grain goes into store no extra charge for thirty days. after that a quarter cent per bushel per day.
Paris April 22. The President of the French Geographical Society presents Minister Washburne with the Ltd medal honoring the late Captain Hall for his Arctic exploration exploits. The medal commemorates his journeys and contributions to polar discovery.
A Detroit dispatch notes ice between Old Point Murkinaw and Lake Michigan remains largely unmoved with open water visible near McGuffins Point. Ice thick from Old Madsax to Denean Light hampers movement and recovery efforts.
On New Yeak April 22 shipments totaled Bien 608 with $300,040 in gold coin and the balance in silver bars.
Weather bulletin lists clear, cloudy, and colder conditions with northerly to easterly winds. Regions include Lower Lake, Ohio, Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri valleys, and Tennessee. High barometer then falling, with gradual temperature changes noted for Friday. Reports from Vicksburg, Fort Gill, La Crome, North Platte, and others provide regional details.
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