10 Aug 1870
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1870
Page
1
Telegraphic items report French and Prussian movements in the war, with Bismarck denying Napoleon’s abdication, Prussian advances toward Metz, and heavy French losses. Also noted are Cape events in New York and Indiana, drownings, accidents, and political resignations as the Empress Regent accepts the ministry’s resignation. Local notes include social and crime tidbits from Albany, New York, and Illinois, with various arrests and injuries.
A chaotic session of the Corps Legislatif opens with Schneider presiding Voices clash over wartime measures as Ollivier Favre and others push for national defense while protests and threats erupt Deputies clash leading to a suspended vote and a tense recess followed by further proceedings.
Traveler letter from Rockport Indiana dated August 8 1970 portrays Rockport as a quiet river town on the Ohio with limestone bluffs and scenic reaches. It notes a fine courthouse and jail, strong county politics, about four hundred black voters, wealthy farms, and prominent lawyers and political figures residing there.
A Cincinnati Times special correspondence cites a disputed population claim for a Western town, noting a rival city Leavenworth spreading a false figure of 17 945. The piece argues the actual population and local school count, highlighting the spread of sensational estimates.
The Reds beat the Troyes Haymakers 34 to 8 in a National League style exhibition. Cincinnati batted Fisher after a slow start, McMullen and Fisher each homering. Wright sprained a knee and Brainard sprained an ankle during the game. Umpires were David Schwartz and others. Gossie notes the Haymakers leave town with gate receipts.
Over a twenty four hour period Captain Mesrerole notes arrivals including Saddier Lady Gay Col Hutchins from multiple ports and departures of Lady Sig to Toledo. Shipments list whisky tons ice lumber lath sundries rags coal wheat malt rye flour boxes and various empty shipments totaling broad cargoes.
A late nineteenth century city meeting of the Sengerfest committee discussed finances. The Building and Executive Committees reported on building costs, debts, paying claims, and recommended transferring title to the city upon settling deficits. Officials were authorized to collect unpaid money and pay bills while noting editor and worker injury compensations.
Second day opened with A B ee of Avondale delivering readings on gymnatica and arithmetic methods followed by Carnahan presenting forenoon readings and Hancock teaching composition. Afternoon featured penmanship, gymnastics, and cube root lectures. Administrative notices include the estate actions of Hartmann and Siebel, a quail hunting deadline, Dearborn courthouse plans, and convention ticket details.
The Ladies Home Mission board of the M E Church met at Trinity church. Debates included making the paper chapel self sustaining, deed to a local board, and plans to divide mission work into East and Cincinnati circuits with two married preachers. Carr street church opposed union and discussions continued.
A morning Union prayer meeting at the First Presbyterian Church was poorly attended. Mr. W. L. Piercy led prayers, scripture was read, and Rev. Thomas Atkinson gave remarks on the Lord’s pity. The meeting closed with hymns and a prayer for revival. Rev. Atkinson to lead tomorrow morning.
A morally charged scene at Squire Cormany's office shows Walnut Hills Union League members accusing A Freese of exposing lodge signs and grips. A faction marches him to the lodge, threatening violence, while Freese vows reform and prosecutions, seeking warrants for multiple members as Grand Lodge action looms.
A replevin suit targets Mons and Lieutenant lhce force and Mr. Hose claiming Mansfield as owner for 78 dollars. After a hearing yesterday, Esquire cites questions on officer conduct and honesty with evidence suggesting looseness but some proof remains.
A young man named George Ambeler attempted suicide near Madison and Pike streets but was stopped by a bystander as he prepared to fire. Domestic troubles were given as the motive. Pavement and waterworks work are noted around Madison to Second street and Fifth to Pike with repairs planned. A separate incident reports a carpenter’s accident on a Greenup Street house frame where a floor gave way, causing a thirty foot fall but no major injuries. A Louisville robbery occurred in a sleeping car near Seventh and Chestnut. A Kentucky Central train collision near Demossville injured one person. Gipsy activity has been reported along the Alha Pike several miles from the city.
A suspicious medical sales pitch warns that involuntary discharges and sexual excesses ruin health. It links weak bones, dyspepsia, fainting, memory loss, and heart palpitations to disorders of the generative organs, urging use of a Diuretic as the cure. It targets readers with implausible claims about masculinity and success in business.
An old advertisement touts Helmbold s Fluid Extract Buchu as a universal diuretic for bladder and kidney diseases. It claims effectiveness against gravel dropsy and organic weakness, warning that neglect could lead to consumption or insanity, and promises improved health and happiness.
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