27 Apr 1875
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1875
Page
1
A partial list from yesterday’s report names injured sailors connected to the Navy Yard Station area near Baltimore. The report notes multiple men struck during an incident involving a rope and brakes, with delayed symptoms reported by physicians.
Peter Smith leads a raid on the Board of Underwriters causing sudden tensions as multiple Mere Companies withdraw from the panel. The dramatic move signals shifting alliances and possible disruption to ongoing insurance governance.
In New York on April 27 a large Catholic delegation arrives for Berretta ceremonies, led by five archbishops sixteen bishops and two hundred fifty priests. The chaotic scene includes a disrupted moment when a local fire insurance firm employee assaulted a woman amid the day’s events.
In a garbled fragment, a name Guedes appears amid references to meat and eating. The text is incomplete but hints at a personal or cultural note. No clear event or date is recoverable from the snippet.
In New York on April 2, General Pryor and Mr. Fullerton were absent. Mrs. Palmer testified about her role as a spiritual medium connected to Dr. Palmer’s medical practice, her divorce, and prior associations with Woodhull and Tilton. The court adjourned as witnesses were unavailable.
New Haven defeated Atlantincs 3 to 2 in a game played April 26 in New Haven. Earlier on the same day the Washingtons beat the Boston team with a 2 to 0 score.
Special Dispatch notes dull oil market in Prersecre with refined prices at 10 percent. Parker's Landing United wells quoted at 3 32 with immediate shipment 1 50. Oil City quiet at 1 60 with wells. Philadelphia quiet crude at 6 5 reduced to 133.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe ice moving from South Bay to Toronto with navigation opening on St Lanpones. Mentions a fiftieth anniversary celebration of The Odd Bellows and an oration held in May, though text is garbled and incomplete.
Special dispatch from Cincinnati notes the President is likely to appoint an East er lawyer as Attorney General Williams successor this week. Delano says he may stay in office despite a business engagement and charges against him. Cabinet met with all members present. Postmaster General Jewell leaves North for private business.
Crowds gather to view a lavish exhibit of jeweled and princely garments described as Pancha royalty attire. The display showcases elaborate textiles and priestly purple linen, highlighting ornate fabrics and ceremonial robes. The source notes curious public interest in the famed son of man and his lack of lodging during the event.
Thousands crowded St Patrick’s Cathedral to witness Cardinal McCloskey receive the Berretta. Notables like Chief Justice Daly and District Attorney Phelps attended amid packed streets and reserved seats. The solemn ceremony included bishops, archbishops, papal envoys, and the Pope’s brief authorizing the conferral, with a resplendent mass and a rare pax ceremony in a full church.
A long Latin liturgy ends with a Te Deum as the Cardinal, supported by Te Deum and English remarks, offers thanks to papal delegates and the clergy. He admits fatigue, expresses gratitude for the honor, and prays for God and the Holy Father to bless the nation and the Catholic faithful across the land.
Special Dispatch to the Cincinnati Times from Chillicothe Ohio dated April 27 reports attendees arriving from Portsmouth Waverly Circleville and Columbus for a courthouse meeting tonight. The gathering will decide whether the Scioto Valley or Ohio and Mississippi projectors build the railroad down the valley. Mr Gibbs plans to submit the proposition and five incorporators will attend. A lively time is expected.
A warning against negotiating certain notes appeared in advertising columns while Judge Lindeman continued most docket cases to future dates. By noon today the only Workhouse sentences were Aaron Mills for loitering fined 10 days and Ellen Shrewsbury for assault and batterers sentenced to 10 days and a $10 fine.
Collector Thomas reports Quinn the roofer earned 25 dollars this morning as the first delinquent to pay. His share from the Luquirer Company totaled 33 dollars and 60 cents, reflecting his commission as a portion of the late water rents collected.
In the Police Court this morning Henry Seiter was convicted of keeping an assignation house connected with a confectionery on the southeast corner of Plamn and Longworth streets and fined 330 and costs. Judge Lindeman warned that a second conviction would ensure a term in the Workhouse.
County commissioners Huff ann Baum gardner auditor Humbhreys and surveyor Bowles met to approve masonry foundation and superstructure specs for the Union Bridge near Linwood. The bridge will span 300 feet with a 20 foot roadway clearance and is estimated to cost between 870000 and 20000 dollars.
A pamphlet received from Thomas Barry, General Passenger Agent of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, includes remarks by John W Garrett President, delivered April 14 1875, at a meeting of B and O directors, detailing the great route in the late railway era.
Chatfield and Woods sue the City over the Eggleston avenue and Bedinger street grading and filling plans. They seek injunction to stop further progress, claiming combined fills would injure their mill and block access, and allege prior promises and damages from the city’s action.
The city disputes damages claims for Eggleston avenue work claiming proper notice was given and opportunities to present claims were overlooked. Plaintiffs sent a request for adjustment but failed to file claims within the required time, thus barred from damages. Case in progress before Judge Matthews.
In a Superior Court action Judge Tilden hears a case arising from a promissory note. Bonner & Co. allegedly transferred the note to Roos, who indorsed it. the defense by White, Tenner & Co. claims the plaintiff knew of their equipment and Spercy Hale & Co. were involved in the dispute. Colston for the plaintiff, Win. Hilde braid contra.
In probate court before Judge Matson a demurrer to the answer in the condemnation of property for widening Mason street was sustained. Assignments reported include John F Forlas and partners to Sylvester Hand and Mareedus B Hagans for creditors, covering a tannery on lien road land on Central avenue and other assets. Bond amounts noted: $4,000 for the assignee Geo. W Hoyce and $40,000 for the Marshall Brothers assignment.
A wandering horse on Oliver Street caused a humorous street wash with a barrel of four, no injuries. Burglaries, lunacy ruling and asylum order, tax jokes by Newport saloonists, and a Star Baseball hub officers list follow. A forlorn fifty-five year old man seeks help after a domestic dispute involving a suspected wife and a sewing machine salesman.
J H W Kirby opens talks on financing a proposed road arguing stock subscriptions must back money. discussion covers preferred vs common stock, burdens on property owners, and whether Cincinnati or local farmers bear the costs. A committee is to study plans and report, with adjournment to await president’s call.
At Habble’s saloon the Democratic City Executive Committee completed nominations for Magistrate and Constable in the Second and Third Districts. Ward Smith and Captain Stein are named in local notices amid conflict warnings. The Bodmann disaster is recalled with Joseph Case mourned as chief engineer. An Odd Fellows entertainment drew a large crowd with thanks extended to participants.
The Board of Control elected April 1st 2 closed its labors April 6 1575 and instructed President and clerk Charles Reemelin and W Bacon to prepare a full report of the board's dying days. Early figures show 62 claims presented and 80.50 in reductions and rejections. Total county expenditures from April 1572 to April 1925 reach 1,831,254 51 with tax levies from 1570 to 1574 detailing air.
The City In firmary Board awarded coal contracts to Gardner & Son and Hengebold Co for outdoor poor and institution supplies. Gardner & Son secure 50 000 bushels of semi canal coal at 93 cents per bushel in the Eastern District, while Hengebold Co take 70 000 bushels at the same price. Meat contract awarded to Lowenstein Bros at 5 dollars 32 cents per 100 pounds for the year.
An inquest examined Themis Cronin who died suddenly at No 30 North Street. A 35 year old coal shoveler, Cronin's wife and daughter kept him from home due to intemperance. He slept outdoors, sought lodging with Mrs O Brien, sick with heart pains, and died after requesting water. The report notes public figures and travels promoting truth.
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