08 Aug 1871
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1871
Page
1
Fragmentary clippings describe Yung Kentucky being ruined by fire yesterday amid references to troops, New York freight figures, and local inquiries. The text mentions Mr and Mrs RT Colburn arriving, Bird from Buffalo since 1866 and a detective, with vague police and quarantine notes.
A brief report describes a disturbance in Kentucky where a public safety item was discharged from a crowd in the afternoon. Moments of tension followed as shots rang out in quick succession, with numerous participants affected and authorities responding.
The report notes a large increase in counties heard and that Harlan leads his ticket while Leslie trails. Leslie’s majority in the city and county runs around four thousand, indicating a close race with Republican gains shaping outcomes.
Wounded reel nee Thos far deaths are reported. Police say three del ogee 0 088 the event involved. Details remain unclear and officials urge caution as investigations continue.
A fragmentary text notes deaths from an explosion and the arrival of a group identified as Mormons aboard a vessel named Vowntssees, with scarce details about the event and the local political scene mentioning "Tammany Again" amid unclear context.
The report lists wheat firm at 120 to 130 per unit with bulk around 52c for bulk grain, corn at 68c shelled, oats steady, and tobacco and cotton mentioned. milk and provisions show uneven prices including pork near 12.76 to 13.13, with general dullness in provisions and steady freight activity in lakes and beer.
Fragmentary notes from a St Louis page dated August 8 reference names like Jerry D Seamon and Peter Sheridan, with scattered phrases about events, rebbing, and an unclear urban context. The text is incomplete and contains multiple garbled terms.
Dispatch to the Times and Chronicle reports August activity with crude oil prices steady. Crude price at 12c, seller’s asking price around $486, lower crest held near $470, limited trading and muted market action.
New York market report shows varied dry goods pricing with multiple lots ranging from 24 to 32 cents for No 24 to 26c, No 50 around 27c, No 60 near 32c, No 70 about 38 cents, and No 75 near 46 cents, reflecting typical wholesale rate movements.
August 7 report from New York shows total receipts at 6,000 with 4,300 on hand at Commu, 91 at One Hundredth Street, and 58 at eohawk. Lighter run yields stronger market and a modest advance. Texans on sale. Lambs quoted at various car lots: 87 p sold at Tc, two cars 78 Ib at Sc, three cars at 53 16c, two cars lambs at Je, five at 8c.
Correspondeence notes from Lewis County office prepared for publication in the Times and Chronicle. Snaps of local events and community mentions appear in this week’s county dispatches.
Dispatches report insurrectionists defeated in eastern Algeria with ongoing murders and forest burnings. In Paris, The California Company plans to welcome Communist prisoners, while Thiers and the committee reach accord on department reform and war-provoked province indemnifications.
In Drauim on August 8 the city remained quiet. Those arrested for obstruction were fined small amounts and discharged from duty. A Member of Parliament involved in the amnesty demonstration, who was beaten by police, sent a letter demanding an immediate inquiry into the incident.
Ismalia Brown of New York and Meritie are cited in a note concerning a return to Glasgow. The item also repeats an old rumor that Napoleon plans to reside in Switzerland.
Fragmented OCR text appears to reference prices and items such as oats corn and barbecue with names unclear. The readable parts suggest a market or daily price list with older and newer rates and some personal names.
John 5. C. Carpenter, a West End livery-stable keeper, was arrested on horse stealing charges after absconding on bail. He failed to appear at trial, bond forfeited at 500 dollars, later located in Louisville by Detectives Mitchell and Hatley and returned to the city. Police Court continued case to the 1th with 1000 dollar bail required, and he was committed.
In a vivid editorial note the phrase suggests a shift toward a garish aesthetic inspired by Sousa style, casting the outcome as a striking but paled yellow rendition. The text reads as a metaphorical critique of artifice and affectation in a ceremonial or decorative process.
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