07 Aug 1871
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1871
Page
1
A great riot in Dublin caused injuries and hospital congestion as police battled demonstrators. Reports detail police actions, wounded officers and civilians, with excitement gripping the city. Also noted are brief items on German consulate consolidation plans and other regional happenings.
An August dispatch reports a boiler explosion at Bradford Junction, sending a piece of the boiler 260 yards and injuring no one of life. The text also carries late 19th century market data from New York with prices on flour wheat corn oats pork and other staples, alongside notes on provisions and spirits.
Disputed counts cited from the Times and Chronicle note Lovevins and two precincts report Harlan 16 and Leslie 143 in the county. In Frankfort Harlin 690 versus Leslie 590, indicating a contested vote distribution.
In St Louis a prominent citizen dies following a severe boiler explosion. Authorities report extensive damage and investigations continue as residents react to the tragic accident that shook the city.
A Memphis item reports a deliberate serious case involving committed actions. The fragment cites Salad Mesiaserie Gelars as a key figure, with minimal readable details on the event or outcome.
On August 7 the river is stationary with 4 feet at Portland bar and 3 feet to Evansville. Clear hot weather and 99 degrees. Rose Hite to Owensboro this evening. Morning Star laid up. Monongahela rising slowly with 30 feet in the channel. Naomi expected from Parkersburg this evening. 94 degrees with thunderstorm indications.
Prairie City dispatch reports strong excitement over the political contest for Chief and Judges. Colonel W P Rom, nephew of John Ross, and Colonel Downing are opposing candidates. Downing's faction, allied with the South, secured support and election. The race is revived with renewed competition.
A Missouri evening paper reports from Kanes that Senator Pomeroy endorses Grant for renomination. He asserts the renomination is favored by the new census apportionment, which grants Western states undivided support and influence.
A fragment shows August 24 sale of an oil market described as quiet and dull. The note mentions a lower river area and a seller in Tittleville with weak demand and spot prices around 24 cents.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Tadiah feeding something and desirable makes dark works regarded as more salable. Limited readable details constrain precise summary and entities.
A fragmented note notes a sluggish market with subdued activity among Hoos and other buyers, referencing a dated 1809 setting and uncertain prices. The text is garbled but centers on a quiet trading period and waning interest among participants.
A fragmented stock bulletin notes live stock inquiry and cattle supplies. It mentions a range of entries including cows and the general availability of stock, with incomplete details about quantities or breeds.
Common cows slow to sell though in fair demand. Steers and heifers quot ed at 30 000 per head. Calves unchanged in yield at 4 7 cents. Hogs receipts up. prices fall with close at 64 97 cents, net, and yesterday at 7? cents. Today’s close shows average around 156 300 per head.
The document lists Ohio county fair plans for 1971 with presiding officials, secretaries, and fair dates across numerous counties including Ashtabula Cuyahoga Crawford Erie Franklin Geauga Huron and more. It details venues from Lancaster to Cleveland and Toledo with date ranges such as September and October 1921 style references, providing a snapshot of county fair organization nationwide.
The article reports a Mexico election tally dated the 27th last month showing Diaz 1982 Juarez 1963 Lerdo 1366 with no clear choice. It notes opposition coalitions may form to defeat Juarez and mentions attempts to unite Diaz supporters. Also discusses disputed statements and unclear affiliations among factions.
Washington dispatches report the Boutwell Pleasonton dispute widening over a printed circular revoking a Delano tar om order. Pleasonton copies are sent to assessors and collectors nationwide while Boutwell lodges protests. Senator Sumner leaves for Philadelphia then Boston as Curtis is named potential Secretary of State and Fish withdraws from cabinet.
Fragmentary OCR reads Kale Povenkrzpste and A het McKay in a transaction with unknown amount. If confirmed, the story likely concerns a business or partnership between named individuals with no stated sum. Further details are unreadable in the source segment.
The schooner Jennie Mer ran ashore nine miles above Oswre on Saturday night while bound to Toledo. It is believed to be a total loss with crew status not specified.
Reports from Paris in Bourbon County Kentucky indicate a serious election riot. Troops are said to have been ordered to the locale to quell disturbances. No authentic information on the riot's immediate origin is available. Further important details will prompt a third edition.
A six foot long mammoth tusk was discovered in a gravel pit near Brockton in northwestern Pennsylvania. The find was reported as mail guud by local observers.
August 7 market notes show flour quiet and easy, wheat in fair demand with 37,000 bushel Toledo new at 1 dollar per bushel, Duluth No.1 at 1.38, Sheboygan 1.16, Western at 55 56 cents, oats quiet at 43 cents, corn 59 cents, oats old and new mixed around 4 cents. Prices vary by lot and grade.
Special Dispatch reports Louisville results at noon show Leslie leading Harlan by 601 votes with 2,667 to 2,066 after ten precincts in the city. A Democratic Central Committee rally call circulated to save the city from Republicans. In Elizabethtown, Harlan 270, Leslie 170, Republican gains noted. Time stamp 2:15 P.M.
Loxpom August 7 The Standard reports French ironclads Magenta Turenne and Revanche at Toulon for possible East tensions. In Germany occupied France riots after hangings wounded about twenty citizens. quiet restored after officials promise arrests. Dublin quiet after royal party visits as hospitals fill with the wounded. Ashbury’s Lavonia won’t race for the Queen’s cup. Cambia to be refitted. Idaho and Peruvian ships arrive at Queenstown.
Fragmentary report mentions a five minute interval before an explosion at Westfield on a San day. Notes reference a person named Seland and a pressure reading of 294 pounds. Details are unclear but imply an incident linked to an industrial site and high pressure conditions.
Bow Luxe Gneex Kentucky August 7 reports polls closed at noon and reopened until 2 pm. Early tallies show Triaetina leading with 393 votes against 385, a small majority of 8. Final results awaited as voters decide key local races.
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