22 Apr 1876
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1876
Page
1
A notice from Washington DC dated April 22 at 10 30 AM announces Orrict of the Carrier SicxaL Orricen. The fragmentary text specifies a time and location but lacks additional details.
Fragmented telegraphic notes describe scattered events with names and places obscured. The brief mentions delegations and acknowledgments, hinting at political or civic activity across several locations.
Washington committee hears a dramatic account of a Baltimore boy placed in an asylum cell. A mother testifies that eight weeks of daily visits failed to reassure her son, who suffered abuse and vermin in a cold room. She describes Dr Eastman and Dr Nichols as unhelpful and the family boy left scarred by the experience.
Burlington Hawk-Eye reports Mr. Fair, a San Francisco resident, discusses silver mine production and future value. He notes rising ore output near Virginia City and potential demand for silver as a monetary component, with debates on price ratios and gold conversion.
Special Dispatch to the Cincinnati Times reports Democratic leaders from Missouri urge Attorney General Pierrepont to consider pardons for ex-collector Maguire and ex-Chief Clerk Avery in the St Louis Whisky Ring case. Delegations led by Senator Begg for Maguire and Senators Bogg and Cockerill for Avery accuse no Republicans of backing the pardons while Democrats coordinate the effort. House proceedings are quiet with discussions on citizenship of American-born children abroad and Kilbourn case adjournment until Monday. John L. Dayexport testifies on election expenses and fraud affidavits. he cites warrants for 200 registered persons lacking existence. Indian appropriations debated in House.
In Minneapolis, the Pioneer Press plans to consolidate with two city papers, sparking opposition. A chattel mortgage on the Tribune Association’s property enabled a halt to the Tribune’s sale and prevented issuance, with lawyers and city figures — including journalists and business leaders — pursuing the matter as a high-stakes dispute drags on.
London reports a tunnel collapse during construction near Neath South Wales burying thirteen workers. The search for bodies continues as rescue teams operate amid debris and dangerous conditions. Paris notes a municipal loan and plans to fund Saint Germain Boulevard upgrades. Constantinople reports unfounded war talk with Montenegro. Seventeen men linked to the Margary murder face execution in early May at Bhamo. Trouble spreads in the Barbadora region with loot and plunder affecting multiple parishes.
Special Dispatch to the Cincinnati Times reports a midnight blaze at the Tarentum Methodist camp meeting grounds on the Allegheny River, twenty one miles above Cincinnati. All cottages and buildings burned except two. about one hundred cottages burned. hotel and tenant house spared. Incendiary cause suspected. losses estimated around fifty thousand dollars.
The Navy Yard investigation subcommittee in Philadelphia is close to finishing as of April 22, with members returning to Washington soon. The city hosts Centennial preparations including the new building ceremony for the Radar exhibit and a Jerusalem statue unveiling. The Portuguese Centennial Commissioners and pecan stock arrived aboard the steamer India for the event.
A blaze damaged The Arcade in Paterson last night causing estimated property loss of 75000 with insurance coverage around 22000. Firefighters fought the flames as occupants faced displacement and repairs.
New York reports today delivery of specie shipments totaling 315000 to 350000 dollars with 15000 in gold bars and silver shipments also noted. The April activity includes substantial transfers of coin and bullion across the market.
Prairie fires across the Northwest Iowa Nebraska and South Dakota region have caused great losses over the past two days. Reports say several people escaped with only their night clothes as fires burned across prairies in Sioux City and surrounding areas.
River reports from Cincinnati Times describe the Monongahela falling to 6 feet 4 inches, with several arriving vessels including Jary Miller and Jim Brown. Towboats Seven Sons and Monitor head to Black's to raise the Tiger. Other boats depart for Portsmouth and St. Louis as crews prepare for coal transport and southbound passages. weather remains clear and pleasant with intermittent rain in New Albany and Louisville.
A fire at 3 am destroyed the Chandler Brothers machine shops in Wessworth. Origin believed in the boiler room. Loss estimated at 330,000 with 26,000 double insured. Fire brigade and local authorities investigating cause and extent of damage.
The Cook County Levi Back Sis ends as a bank of deposit and will wind up its affairs. Liabilities include 880,000 in deposits and 360,000 loaned by directors. Assets exceed, with 15,000 in addition notes of note value. About 600 lenders, mostly Scandinavians, expected to recover nearly full. The bank had been feeble for some time.
Market report for St Louis shows May wheat and rye futures weaker with dull demand. Prices quoted for flour, corn, oats, and rye rise and fall sporadically, with mentions of cask storage and shipment receipts for the week. Heavy emphasis on wheat futures and odd lots, with several price notations and totals for pork and meats in weekly receipts.
A 19th century notice describes Judge Hilton overseeing the Stewart estate after Mr. Stewart's death. He has ordered most property worth ten to twenty and one million left for Mrs. Stewart, with duties to honor the testator's wishes. The report recalls past public benefactor roles and recalls commissions and park actions linked to these legacy matters.
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