08 Aug 1874
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1874
Page
1
The official returned to duty after cooling on resigning and will stay until business improves. Railroad shop workers are expected to be employed full time. Miss Boyle, a top public school teacher, will not return next year. Speculation swirls about the Seventh District Republican Congressional nominee, to be clarified after the convention.
Special Dispatch reports from Aurona Ixp August 7 state that eight bodies have been recovered to 3 PM between the wreck and Rising Sun. Identified today are Charles H. Dittman pilot M N Halliwell W C Brown and JR Stuart, all of Madison.
Special dispatch from Columara Ohio notes the proposed constitution was printed in 230 newspapers at a cost of 9405. Incorporating entities include Chillicothe Street Railroad with 30000 capital and the McArthur Building and Loan Association with 100000 capital, filed today.
Special Dispatch reports in Wilmington a Clinton County Grange picnic drawing an estimated twenty five thousand people. The event marks an unprecedented turnout in local history. speculation suggests if Gen Grant favors a third term the Grangers might push the move.
Irwin Reiger, the horse thief who broke jail at Corydon, was captured last evening and sent back to custody. The obituary note indicates burials for Pat Rogers disaster victims were held or planned for today.
The correspondence describes a Sunday school assembly at Chautauqua Lake Camp with participants from Afreen States, the District of Columbia, Canada and England. It notes the executive board structure, the site’s beauty and climate, and inaugural services led by Rev H N McCracken.
Special Dispatch reports the Grangers from Clinton Warren Keen Fayette Highland Brown and Clermont Counties gathering in Wilmington with about ten thousand attendees. Grand Master Ellis A Saunders Piati Hans J N Oren and J Q Smith spoke as a hour long procession moved past. over six hundred vehicles participated. The event was orderly and praised as a credit to the Patrons of Husbandry in the county.
In New Orleans at the Republican State Convention resolutions oppose certain nominees with records or reputations seen as harmful to the party. They urge fair elections, peaceful conduct, and to reduce agitation. A separate report notes the steamer Henry Ames carrying cargo from St Louis to New Orleans struck a snag and sank in twenty five feet of water with three deaths known.
The article notes a Sunday School gathering in Faihorst New York with an address by Dr L F Townsend and a lecture on tempered by a concert led by Phillip Phillips. Despite a noon storm, attendees came from all sections and DeWitt Talmage is scheduled to preach Wednesday.
A fragmented report notes Germany considering recognition of the Spanish Republic and noting interactions with France and Italy. References suggest a government notification abroad and the potential for a broader diplomatic shift, with unclear specifics and a cautious phrasing.
The Governor General and party will travel from Toronto to Chicago on the 14th or 15th inst and then proceed to Detroit. Details are tentative and subject to schedule.
The Oakland Beech regatta in Providence was postponed until Monday due to rain.
In Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania on August 5 a fatal mining accident occurred at the Pennsylvania Coal Company mine high in the mountains. Two miners were killed by a roof fall yesterday at Wren. The tragic incident prompted an immediate investigation by local authorities and company officials.
Milwaukee market bulletin reports wheat firmer around 1.08 to 1.15 per bushel for No 2 and higher grades, with September at 1.05 to 1.10. Corn and oats show limited movement, rye quiet, whisky and Park firm, lard up for futures, hogs unchanged with steady receipts and shipments. Continuous attention to prices, bids, and future contracts across commodities.
The Daily Times notes a quiet oil market with prices holding firm near yesterday's levels. Parker's Landing market remains quiet with refined oil pricing around 105 dollars, and Tirasvith market sales stay firm at 105 dollars.
Board of Education member Isane Simon is rusticating at St. Catharine's in Canada, prompting questions about his duties and possible impact on local schooling. Officials weigh options as absence continues.
Dispatch notes list thirty eight bodies recovered to date from the river below Laughery Creek. Victims include Nathan M Hollowell of Cincinnati and John Henderson identified as colored firemen. One woman unknown about thirty with a B F ring is noted. Details describe clothing and approximate ages. Some names and residencies appear inconsistent or garbled.
A dated letter to the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce requests appointment of delegates Edmund Dexter Jno Morrison Jno Kyle Florence Marmet and W H Harrison to represent river interests before the yard at 10 A M Monday to present views on the Ohid River bridge construction near Horm street The missive from Major Engiocers and Brevet Colonel We Meant notes the need to prevent injury to navigation and ensure proper construction
Major Travis protests remarks he says harmed his professional standing and reputation. He claims the writings were a misguided attempt at humor with no intent to injure. He notes his earnings range from $100 to $200 monthly and asserts the piece harmed his career.
The document records sentences from Judge Marchast A Heinzen for various offenses including abuse of family, disorderly conduct, drunkenness, and related charges. Names such as Andrew C and Mary Gallagher appear with penalties like months in jail or days sat in custody.
A meeting last evening organized an Executive Committee with President W F Irwin and Vice Presidents D Lester Taylor, John W Harper, and John Dale, Secretary AB Johnson, with a committee to fill vacancies. The society aims to secure a fund and plans lectures and entertainments for citizens.
List of letters remaining in the Covington post office weekly ending August 4 1574 includes LADIES’ List with names such as Butler Mary Jucy Cleary Kate and Jennie Mevats. GENTLEMEN’S List with numerous names including Julius Anker Barton James Crippen D Chathan John Dillon and many others. also real estate and conveyance records of properties in Covington including Lovina L and Edward Maxcelt and various parcels on Thirteenth and Stevens streets and Western Bow street with dollars amounts.
Last evening the School Board did not meet. Reported thefts, a freight derailment delay, a wagon raid, and a peculiar river voyage by two men named Edward Seeney and John Moran end in mystery. The Bromweil family mourns Capta Davids's telegram confirming a death.
Special dispatch to the Daily Times reports the disaster grows in magnitude with over fifty bodies believed recovered. Nine bodies identified include Christian Kountz Madison Indiana David C Kenney Patriot Indiana Mrs Mary Gibbons Indianapolis Myer Goldman New Orleans and a colored fireman named Jack. Friends of most have arrived. Names and locations of several others tied to Louisville Madison and Switzerland County noted. Unknown bodies await transfer by Mail Line officers and shore crowds remain anxious.
At a joint meeting of the Coal Exchange and Steamboatmen's Association a committee was appointed to go to Cincinnati to appear before the Board of Engineers regarding the Southern Railroad bridge. George W. Gray and B. F. Hall will represent the pilots, with N. J. Bigley James A. Blackemore and Addison Lyle representing the steamboat owners. They depart tomorrow at 2:13.
A chaotic local report notes an arrest for jewelry theft tied to a Philadelphia crime, with details of a jewelry robbery linked to Jno Brennan and a house ring. Also mentioned are an investment failure and shipping charges totaling over two thousand dollars. The Saratoga segment covers a free handicap steeplechase won narrowly by George West over Bullet with Lobelia third, time 5 5.
Americans take on the Richmond club in a cricket contest at Richmond. The English side ended the first innings with a score of 16S.
At Saratoga on August 5 the second meeting opened with heavy track conditions after rain the previous day. Fifty nominees for the Kentucky stakes for two year olds produced ten starters led by Chesapeake, who won by three quarters of a length with James A. second and Willie Bark third. A summer handicap over two miles drew 24 nominations. Lizzie Lucas won by a length, Culpepper was second, and Catesby finished third in 3 39.
In Rochester Kentucky on August, the Driving Park Association board resolved to offer a $1000 purse to any race that during the week can beat Goldsmith Maid's 2:15 4 time. Goldsmith Maid will attempt to beat her own record.
The annual convention of the Grand Grove of the United American Order of Druids of the United States opened in the city, this warming, and will continue during the nest week.
The Attorney General departed for Atlantic City last evening and plans to return Monday, then Tuesday next. The note records a cabinet movement with a brief travel schedule and dates.
Gustave Dissonkowaky was committed to jail in default of 500 dollars bail for selling liquor without a license and will answer before the next Grand Jury. News Boys Union plans a meeting tomorrow at 5 o clock in Horticultural Society rooms at Sixth and Walnut. A transfer wagon collided with Car No 1 on Third Street at Tark Streets noon, demolishing one side of the car. the driver was arrested and jailed. The Marine Railway Gaipyara has been photographed. Perry Thorpe and the new staff look well in a frame.
An old advertisement proclaims Rapwar is a remedy for fever and ague and other malarial diseases. It asserts no other agent can cure these fevers as quickly, emphasizing rapid relief and universal efficacy. The text reflects period patent medicine language and promotional tone.
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