27 Apr 1868
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1868
Page
1
Fragmented historical prose argues that centralized capital concentrates power across industry, with wage workers rising under narrow elites. It foresees rail expansion and merchant dominance shrinking independent trade, warning that democracy may falter without reform and broader social balance.
Congress receive report dated March 1868 detailing Bureau of Freedmen and Refugees expenditures and assets. It notes 288,616 treated as sick with 5 percent mortality and 10,722 refugees. 90,818 transported. 690,580 acres and 4228 pieces of lands and town property restored by December 1867.
The Senate acts on the impeachment report as Hon. W. 8. Groesbeck speaks. Telegram dispatches cover reporters and miscellaneous matters from the night’s session.
The Atlantic Cable reports two fierce clashes as Abyssinian forces engage, with decisive outcomes shaping the regional balance of power. Allied observers note heavy losses on both sides and shifting fronts as the conflict unfolds.
Reports from Loxpox and Sydney detail the Good Friday battle before Magdala where Gen Napier led British forces to defeat Abyssinian king Theodore and seize the town and citadel. The king fell, many allies killed or captured, and captives released. Napier reportedly sails back to the coast soon.
A London Times passage reports a court opinion on church statutes and canons, questioning the balance between doctrine and law. It details Dr Macnonocuts’s mission, his grand chapel in a poor area, and the clergy’s loyalty amid protests, with emphasis on self denial and ceremonial authority.
Cuariee Francus Avans Jr argues Boston cannot trade with the South or middle United States as traffic will flow to New York and Baltimore. He suggests using Ogdensburg to connect the Great Lakes and gain a share of Northwest foreign trade, noting Boston would be as close as New York to Detroit Chicago and Milwaukee with superior transshipment. He cites twelve rail firms in Boston routing toward Lake Ontario and urges consolidation to create a grand freight route to Oswego. Cuannes Francis Jr continues the Apans lineage, underscoring bloodline prominence.
The piece contrasts London Raturday Review views on women with Lecorvis remarks and calls for renewed scrutiny of gender roles. It cites a French naturalization case where a French deserter, naturalized in New Orleans, is spared harsh punishment, illustrating lenient justice and shifting attitudes amid social upheaval.
A jumble of notes covers a burglary report, a Cincinnati Pioneer Association meeting, Fourth Street Theater religious services, and a Baymiller Street paving committee. It notes council thanks, a charity subscription, a theater service report, clergy counts, and a push to fund Nicolson pavement on Baymiller Street.
A burglary at the Principal Hotels occurred when thieves entered through an open shutter and carried off a quantity of clothing valuables and silver spoons from Mr. Pe Revbing’s residence. The theft period spans the past two days as investigators note.
Death of Captain J C Culbertson after a long illness at his residence on Bixth street. Born in Franklin County Pennsylvania in 1791 he joined the army as an Ensign after a frontier trader career and retired rich in Los Angeles? He helped form the groesbeck bank and was long a respected elder at the Presbyterian Church leaving a widow and several children.
Fragmentary OCR shows a business roster with names such as Burset Hovst A C Jost & Co and individuals like Dr Vowdell Louisville Mrs Dowdell J Smith Ky Lane Louisville and several others. Mentions counties cities and states including Kentucky Indiana and Missouri hint at a regional directory or meeting notice.
Fragmentary OCR text shows names and places in Indiana Kentucky and nearby areas with scattered titles and roles. includes halls, banks, counties, and individuals such as Wallace and Vandergrif, plus references to Columbus and Carrollton. Content is incomplete and readers must infer missing context.
City officials outline toll changes for crossings with the Covington and Cincinnati routes. the package of Wickets ff for one crossing increased from 125 to 150 dollars. Unidentified ticket holders now face three cent charges for crossing while a local official notes added revenue. A separate note mentions Mr Hlorgfall, the city seal, and a distressing issue tied to the Bath Bombay School.
Our New York Letter surveys a comic and critical portrait of city life. It ridicules demoralized birds praising City Hall thieves, mocks the target season and parade culture, condemns Wall Street gambles, and critiques a civic dinner as self-important. The piece blends satire with observations on governance, business, and social behavior.
Across Tennessee illicit distilleries are widespread with estimates surpassing two hundred in Middle Tennessee and many in East Tennessee. In politics, Maj. Bristol, West Virginia State Treasurer, runs as a Republican for Congress in the Second District while Virginia plans eight representatives in Congress with one at large. Also noted are emigration trends in Europe toward Utah and various legislative and agricultural updates.
Washington April 26 Secretary McCulloch answers a House resolution on commissions paid for U S bond sales. He cites Fessenden and Jay Cooke arrangements raising commissions to 0.75 percent on first fifty million and 0.625 percent on next fifty million, with passes through to subagents. Sales routes, agency changes, and naval matters touch politics and votes. Stanbery’s health noted as improving and President’s closing draft may be completed soon.
Extradition case on a special mandate of the President of the United States continued before U S Commissioner Gorham in Buffalo. Documentary evidence was admitted and witnesses examined with further postponement to Wednesday. The case draws interest over possible disclosures related to the Royal Insurance Company robling.
The record outlines a chaotic congressional scene with a motion to postpone until Monday and multiple procedural rulings. It notes attempts to appoint and address members, with debate over admissible actions and adherence to established rules.
The fragment notes a claim of payment quality being successful and mentions thirteen hundred beldate with eight hundred men dining at their restaurant.
Report from the Obie Wine Growers Association recounts president and speakers stressing the need for active leadership, modern pest control, and natural growth of vines. discussions cover pruning, packing, and labor approaches as guidance for improving grape quality and vintner practices.
The Thos W Farrin & Co firm offers wholesale and retail building lumber products including boards timber and related timberyard items.
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