23 Apr 1872
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1872
Page
1
A funeral for Honorable B D Harrison is announced in the Times and Chronicle. The notice notes the estate will not be highly valuable but mentions a ten thousand dollar life insurance policy. further details about the service are limited in this fragment.
The fragment references Ran Yers and April 23 as dates, names like Stokes and Jonabine, and mentions main rivalry points between two teams. It notes Dr. ore Unauiee and elements of the fourth edition and a Samuee agreement with Peeters, touching on capabilities and a Fet taee term.
A fragmentary 19th century report from Indian Territory references a terrible affair near Fort and Ark territory with details scarce. The account notes St Louis dated April 23 and mentions western fronts, signaling a noted incident in the region.
Fragments indicate dates of events in April and mention General Lees and defence lines. A steamer arrival from Vera with a tone of eloquence is noted, suggesting ongoing wartime reporting and city chatter. Names, places, and clear facts are limited by the damaged OCR.
A slide on Monday night disrupted the Jefferson branch of the Biespot near the canal and coal traffic remains halted as the canal repair is not yet completed.
A steamer ran aground in Aspinwall Harbor near Ervestos Jamaica on April 22. Officials announced repairs would take several days and that injuries were reported but not specified.
The French Assembly resumed its sessions yesterday with limited progress as officials cited a greatly reduced sum and tense debate. In the United States, the New York Evening Post notes editorial shifts, while the Florida Legislature met briefly and adjourned. The Neva steamer wreck off the Malay coast saved all aboard. a Windsor Privy Council session opened with the Queen presiding. The American squadron remains in harbor ready for an Atlantic cruise as crowds gather.
The Almanach de Goths for 1872 cites revenue collection costs: in the country 1,000 roubles cost, 1,50 roubles, about 11. 1,400,000,000 lire, cost of collection 1,600 lire, about 12 per cent. Great Britain revenue 70,000,090 pounds, cost of taxation to 5,300,000 pounds, about 7 percent.
The Senate debated the president's counter case as a vote moved forward on a core purpose. Stockton argued against the proposed aims while other members pressed for action and clarified positions.
The fragmentary article references a parade of social anecdotes, noting perceived beauty standards among German women, marriage foibles, and public figures. It mentions a Massachusetts House bill, a grant of $100,000, and Amherst College context, hinting at broader cultural observations of gender roles, attire, and marriage in late 19th century America. The text mixes names, locales, and events in a mosaic tone.
Special dispatch notes the passage of Beavis Work House Bill amendments limiting inmate labor and class of goods, the Hamilton canal basin filling bill advancing, Senator Wales learning of his ill daughter and delaying resignation, and Democratic attempts to leverage Taft school bill votes amid looming adjournment.
Charles E. Mill, a 19 year old brakeman on the C C C and C railroad construction train, was killed in the yard at BeLLefontarme while coupling two iron loaded platform cars. The car overhung the other and crushed his head. the trailing section cut off his legs. A coroner's jury returned a verdict as stated. His mother resides in Cleveland. his brother was the engineer.
The Eva M. Coon steamer is water-logged at Portee, with cargo damaged as telegraphic reports from Winona indicate a crane mishap. Ice in Lake Pepin on the Mississippi River has broken up, and navigation is now open.
Assistant Bishop Bedell of the Diocese of Ohio will administer the confirmation to a large class at the Episcopal Church this evening. Frank Conkling’s young married son, employed at Stegman’s planing mill, lost two fingers on his left hand in a buzz saw yesterday.
Europe reports suggest the steamship Ispahan, leaving Bombay in January and unseen since February 13 near Malta, may have foundered off Brest in a fierce gale. Fifty aboard presumed lost. England notes Orton granted bail in the Tichborne case and to be summoned to face perjury and forgery charges.
Special dispatch notes Méurais April 23 clear pleasant weather as the river rose 1 inch, now 3 inches below 1867 high water and 3 inches over the banks. White and Arkansas rivers show 5 feet in the former. Coal fleet and upbound vessels report activity, while the Chesapeake and Ohio and Ohio River run similarly steady. The river is falling fast with Fleetwood passing down at 2 PM.
Market report notes no change in prices with steady activity across items. Bet Burley arm aligte for ats Loum shows April activity. various commodities listed with cents per unit and limited trading.
Mapgip April 23 reports thirty Carlist bands across Spain with major activity in Navarre and Leon provinces. Government forces defeat a Navarre band, capturing its leader, a priest, who was allegedly executed. Radical party generals volunteer to aid the Government against agitators.
In Germany on April 23, Her Royal Highness the Princess Imperial of Germany, wife of Alexander Frederick William, welcomed a daughter born yesterday. The birth adds a new princess to the imperial family and strengthens royal succession ties within the German realm.
The commission seeking bids for a block to house the Custom House post office and federal court outlines multiple property options with varying frontages along Race Street Water Street Central Avenue and Elm Street. The government fixed the site price at 100000 and has taken no final action while adjourning to meet Saturday for further proposals.
A narrator recalls a social ruse involving a woman’s dress and a partner who relied on him for judgment. The scene centers on a plan to counterfeit taste, with discussion of fashion and trust in a close circle during a bygone era.
The article surveys 1871 railroad growth, noting 6933 miles added nationally versus 6145 in 1870, with total track reaching a substantial global multiple. It compares state densities, cites ratios of road miles to area, and highlights Rhode Island’s zero miles while Michigan, Illinois, and Missouri show notable additions for the year.
In Nashville on April 23 the exposition buildings are ready and numerous articles have been received for exhibition. The Ohio and Mississippi show teams and goods including Madisonville and Lexington connections, with traffic to or from the event noted.
Reported Spanish defeat in Cuba New York on April 23 dominates wires with casualties described as heavy. The retreat and flagging lines indicate a rout while more than 500 wounded arrived at military hospitals in the wake of the engagement.
Liveproof dated April 23 notes the steamers Laipsig and Republic arriving from New York with the lows in the transatlantic route.
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