27 Apr 1871
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1871
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR reveals a chaotic report mentioning West Point officials, a recently removed superintendent, and a court case involving a stranger fined and imprisoned. The text references school sessions, an investigation into Rev. John A. Gray, and turmoil over local education governance amid unclear details.
Police report a successful burglary investigation resulting in the discovery of the theft, recovery of stolen property, and arrests of the suspects. Authorities outlined cautious steps taken and the ongoing pursuit of additional leads.
An oddly garbled OCR fragment mentions a signal officer of the army and a location Wampserox with a timestamp of April 27 at 1:20 A M. The readable elements imply a military notice or report referencing a specific officer and time but details are incomplete.
Special dispatch from Columbus reports Senate passage of Emmit's bridge and material condemnation bill and White's road widening measure. In the House Peckenpaugh act exempts homesteads from forced sale to pay debts, preserving homes for widows childless. Mower bill No 541 creates and regulates incorporated companies. Odlin bill on shared railroad use in cities introduced as an amendment but not agreed due to regular order. Pending damages resolutions.
Paris updates report a heavy bombardment of Fort d Issy and adjacent forts with a visible breach. Prussian and Versaille forces contest siege works while Communists resist southward, with bases at Meudon Neuilly and Montrouge damaged or captured. Troop movements near Seine and Dieppe noted.
Newark Ohio April 27 news reports the Newark Somerset and Straitsville Railroad opening yesterday with two large excursion trains moving Newark to Somerset the line aimed to boost central rail and coal interests and operations along the route faces swift exercise of road ceremonies.
An early morning train from Pisinfield Hill to York derailed near Eukanen New Jersey. Three men died on impact, two were seriously injured, and a sixth person sustained minor injuries. All victims were circus workers. the wagon carried dishes and a load of wagons and was struck by a derailment. The driver’s body was found far from the wreck.
Lomvox April 26 report reveals a half million franc deficit in the Swixe treasury with a prominent official admitting embezzlement.
April 27 report on commission proceedings discusses ongoing annexation matters. The group plans to reconvene on the 3rd to advance relevant talks, with expectations that certain senators will consider related proposals, and Massachusetts and New York figures noted among attending officials.
April session notes show debates on the general Appropriation bill and a proviso limiting clerk compensation to 2000 per year. Amendments shift duties among officials for sinking fund, with several appropriations and hospital plans adjusted, but the bill ultimately failed passage after reconsideration.
A Kansas correspondent notes widespread ownership of Spencer, Remington, Henry, and Allen repeating rifles among hunters. He argues rapid buffalo slaughter would hasten settling the Indian question as buffalo meat sustains tribes, while heavy grazing transforms the land from desert to rolling prairie.
In a zoological display, a box containing a coiled snake was inserted among monkeys while several items and a wooden ball were moved nearby. The animals reacted with fear and curiosity, with the snake being placed in a bag and later interactions causing unusual tension among the curious primates.
Two miners atop a narrow mountain trail trade last words as one, mortally wounded, contemplates justice and revenge. He asks his partner to remember him and to seek fairness, while the other weighs whether to act, unsure of the final outcome as the valley echoes below.
Fragmentary quotation discusses authority and care in public business, accusing unnamed agents and contractors of misusing Indian moneys and goals for plunder. The garbled lines reference religious and honorable hands and a critique of private interests handling government funds.
A curious note defines champagne as a sparkling wine made from crab cider with a dash of saline acid to leave a bile like taste. The piece criticizes inquisitive council members who pry into others affairs, suggesting two bottles tucked under a councilman’s belt to quell their nosiness and endorsing old remedies for relapse over three months.
A lively Columbus parade yesterday honored Halstead of the Cincinnati Commercial as he passed east on a special Panhandle train. General Young and General LeFevre led the grand march, with Connolly organizing support and a drum major in charge of music. Marshals on decorated horses, pink scarves, and a buckeye banner framed a ceremonial procession to the depot, where Halstead received a hollow square welcome and brief remarks.
From Yesterday's 5 o clock Edition Fort D Issy may be abandoned after heavy fire from Versailles army batteries. Insurgents likely to evacuate as government bombardment hinders repairs to breaches. Assembly army builds pontoon bridges across the Seine at Puteaux and Neuilly.
The Lower House of the Austro Hungarian Diet will close its sessions on May 17. The notice records the legislative body suspending its activities and schedules a break for the proceedings.
The Minister of Justice announced in the Chamber of Deputies that Italy will soon introduce a bill to separate Church and State as discussions continue on papal guarantees.
A Brussels dispatch says the Northern Railway Company has told all station masters that the blockade of Paris begins immediately and that provisions for the French capital must be sent back to their senders, disrupting supply lines.
New York monetary notes show varied activity with ex-dividends and price movements across key issues. Stocks listed include central rail and regional bonds with mixed strength, while government securities remain steady amidst a dull trading session.
A blaze caused partial destruction and insured losses at multiple businesses in Indianapolis on April 26. The wholesale drug store and Lanham's clothing store suffered significant damage, along with the printing office of the Democratic Progress, J. L. Johnson & Co. tobacco, Johndams’ tin and stove, and various woodwork at the Post Office building.
Advices from Pekin report the Imperial Government demanding foreign ambassadors forbid schools for male subjects that teach doctrines opposing Confucius. Missionaries would be treated as Chinese subjects and as ambassadors. women’s attendance at religious services is linked to recent foreign massacres, with compensation for their commission absolutely refused.
A witty portrait of Judge Richard Peters of Philadelphia from a May issue of Lippincott's Magazine. The piece notes his punning, signs like choosing “Richard dabbey at law,” and tells several humorous anecdotes about his courtroom and social levity, including quips at criminals, pirates, and officers.
April 26 market brief shows flour steady to dull across Tompo and Caro ta regions with mixed prices for wheat and corn. No. 1 white Michie hits 15 dollars while No. 2 red reaches icates. oats and barley mixed, lake freights soft, and canary notes show varied shore prices across shipments.
A fragment suggests J Retical TT Chatey received accident insurance compensation for injuries and may have also gained a sausage related benefit. Details are unclear and names are partly garbled.
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