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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1870
Page
1
Telegraphic notes report today’s North Carolina election while a flood of war and diplomatic items dominates. Mentions Cartwright in Cairo, Michigan Legislature adjournment, legal cases, shipwrecks, and a wealth of Europe related news from Saarbrucken to Paris, with casualties, alliances, and political tensions shaping the day.
Correspondence from Delaware reports the August afternoon session of the Ohio State Methodist Episcopal Convention at William Street Church. Delegates and citizens fill the house as Rev Dr McCabe delivers the welcome, Rev Dr Day responds, and committees on resolutions and permanent organization are formed. Messages cover church statistics, temperance, and a vigorous war on intoxicating liquor.
The Committee of Permanent Organization chaired by Rev. Dr. Hunter proposed officers including President Gen. John J. Elwell and others from Cincinnati, Pittsburg, and Ohio. The convention adopted the report, and the Executive Committee’s continuation during the session was approved unanimously.
The Third Annual Exposition of the Woolen Industry in Indianapolis failed to draw crowds. Ceremonies were misbooked at Masonic Hall, attendance was light, and publicity was lacking. Despite ample exhibits of cloths and cassimeres, few visitors, including ladies and “lords of creation,” attended. The event continues with loom demonstrations and telegraph dispatches arriving to support guests. Governor Baker issued invitations to boost attendance at the Rink venue.
In Cincinnati Times dated July 28 1870 discussions unfold on land grants to railroad companies and native policy in Kansas. The piece notes public revulsion at lavish grants, favors white settlement and market forces, and cites frontier needs for rail access. It describes Leavenworth growth, railroad and river transport, local coal, timber and manufacturing potential, plus civic projects like a three-pen wrought iron railroad bridge, a new union depot, fort improvements, a state normal school, and rising business activity feeding regional prosperity.
A jumble of baseball results from yesterday includes the New York Mutuals beating the Baltimore Nets, and the Rockford Nine defeating Philadelphia Athletics 15 to 10. Also noted are Decatur Club and Dowagiac Nine games, Washington Olympics’ 7 to 1 win over Maryards, and Cleveland Forest Citys 17 to 6 over Haynakers. The piece threads in theater lore about John Bates and Edwin Forrest, plus committee meetings on printing, advertising, space, and finances for a festival, with figures and bids for space and distribution.
The proposal revises the 1866 act and amendments to tax the economy by ending licenses for certain agents and brokers. It delays full effect until May 1, 1870, with a staged payment schedule and a transition to stamps after October.
A scrambled passage mentions various fuels and materials for making kindling including furniture coverings shoes oils and India rubber. The text is incomplete and lacks clear context or a full description of purpose or source.
A large meeting at Mozart Hall gathered representatives of fifty seven Catholic societies to coordinate a reception for Archbishop Arrcell arriving from Rome about the 13th inst. The committee appointed a Grand Marshal and four assistants to lead order and rank in the cathedral approach, with societies to furnish guards and notify the public of the bishop’s arrival. The session adjourned with final arrangements set for a later date.
Local residents from the city report repeated acts by Cumminsville police arresting and detaining visitors who sing or display amusement in the streets. Citizens describe officers as abusing power, forcing excessive bail, and derailing social events with disorderly conduct charges. A recent incident at one o clock Sunday morning led to a station-house detainment of a party of gentlemen and ladies amid chaotic can can style exhibition.
A fragmentary notice reviews a small book from Robt. Clarke & Co New York, praising its brisk freshness and wide reader appeal. It notes the title signals a collection of tales and emphasizes dependability and vigor in the narrative.
Deputy Warren James reports a stabbing case involving Mrs Barton of Kipp Street. The charge alleges intent to harm and was brought before a local magistrate with bail set. Riffe's vote tallies and revenue data appear in the dispatch alongside the court action.
Henry Barkamp of 8 Williamson Street tended a horse named York Street when the animal kicked him during a day’s work. He suffered severe injuries, with witnesses noting the accident at the scene. Medical aid was summoned promptly and the patient was transported for treatment.
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