15 Aug 1874
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1874
Page
1
A report from Cornwall Pennsylvania dated August 15 describes an early evening collision on a siding where a coal train struck another railcar. Details are fragmentary but indicate a junked line incident with potential injuries unspecified.
An excursion train accident occurred on the Trenton railroad near Eddi reac SESS L. The cause was attributed to the mistake of a person or unspecified factor, details unclear. Authorities investigated to determine exact fault and remedial steps.
Fragmentary text from a New York item dated August 15 hints at political support from groups called the Petes and tie cabinet but remains unclear and incomplete. The passage mentions people and possible actions without specific names, dates, or concrete events.
In Unica on August 14 a 2:40 class race drew four entries with three starters in the pacing event. At Dexter Park an amateur Shooting Tournament closed with Turrill 9 winning the tank event and taking fifth prize. J J Kilenman won a $100 score contest by shooting 47 of 36 singles and 10 of 20 doubles, with 18 of 20 singles in the cut-off.
The piece notes a yacht race involving club amateurs with Boston and Athletica mentioned. It also reports congratulations from German authorities and European initiatives, referencing a decree and abolition of slavery in Puerto Rico as published today.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a group of named individuals and families traveling through a town on a journey toward the United States. The text mentions frost, Rewis, and Bhely among others in a dated August entry, outlining a passage with an uncertain destination and incomplete details.
An obituary note reports the sudden death of a district member connected with the United States across the mid 1800s. The individual, linked to the area during the 1850s through 1870s, died today from a lung-related illness.
Special Dispatches to the Daily Tunes describe packets in the same big ip and mention the Dick Johat fheaniteis Wee. The Peytons and barges will be sold this afternoon in New ALDAxy. Weather is cloudy with rain observed outside of packets.
In Cairo Illinois the weather report notes wind and barometric adjustments for the day. The item mentions a corrected barometer reading and references atmospheric conditions affecting the area.
Fragmentary OCR weather section mentions various regions such as the Obia Vail area and Tennessee Ohio Valley, with garbled phrases about temper changes, wind directions, and lake region conditions. Reading is incomplete, but implies unsettled weather across eastern and southern zones with mixed forecasts.
Incomplete text from an old newspaper page shows scattered words and broken phrases. No coherent event, names, or dates emerge to identify a specific person or incident.
August 15 report from Wasuinerter about Secretary Bristow reviewing Treasury Special Agents duties and positions. The plan armor includes five percent demand tied to land grant railroads, with moves pending near the Interior and General offices. Nebraska and New York figures appear, including B R Cowen resuming duties as Interior Secretary.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe march movements in Spain with mention of San Demeg, 47 guns, Hyannis, and leaguered forces facing Carlists. It references entrenched positions at Puebla and awaits a Zabalone movement before a united attack at Estella.
Marchi Gumet and others protest the absence of complicity in Marshal Bazaine's escape. They accuse Colonel Villette, the marshal's son, of involvement in a plotted escape. The group is now in custody as Bezaine's escape investigation continues.
August 15 at SaRaToga reports beautiful weather and good attendance. The first race, a one mile event with a $500 purse, started Madge Lizzie Lucas Fad Ida Wells Sallie Watson Saracen Picolo and Governess. Lizzie Lucas led early and held the front past the finish line winning by a length over Galway Carver.
Frenk D. Moulton of Brooklyn arrived in the city by the midnight train on August 15. The report notes his arrival and origin, highlighting a Brooklyn resident visiting Peru.
Special dispatches report heavy river levels and cargo movement with notes on towboats, shafts, and packets. Ebbing channels show 4 feet 7 inches in places and 5 feet 2 inches in others. markets dull with no heats, while boats like Harrison receive repairs and Evansville lines schedule arrivals and departures through the day. Weather remains cloudy as crews log river conditions and vessel movements across Louisville Cincinnati and Evansville zones.
The report notes varied activity across grains and meats with flour and wheat steady, rye and barley quiet to nominal, and spring wheat priced around 115 to 125 per bushel in different grades. Whisky, lard, bacon, and pork show uneven movement while cotton, wool, and leather hold firm or rise modestly. August futures mentioned with several price points and cash terms across commodities.
A fragmentary notice hints at a local display themed on appealing tastes. The text mentions plans to present a prepared exhibit with varied items and a focus on public interest.
Jersey firemen contribute to public discourse as taxpayer columns are opened to the Committee of Arrangements to provide the requested information. Ep Tix.
The auditor’s office debates if a March 1872 business pool formed by several firms can be taxed for 1872 back taxes or only for 1873. Documents show a balance carried to 1873 and a request to place 1872 taxes on the duplicate, with the auditor noting no authority to tax 1872 retroactively.
The week ending August 14 shows numerous licenses issued including Margaret Fredericks with Jas Sullivan and Marz Griffin with Daniel Bell and Mary Bel Gilbert. Other pairs include Philip Rinner with Caroline Weimann and Eva Fachs Hudson with Maria Hlan, Hoffman with Caroline Toenges, Frene with Catherine, Brene with Sophia Haba, Pfeffer with Ella M Holder, Elizabeth Schlatter with G Eales, Luther Berkshire with Jennie Benne, Mery with Julia Brock, and many more couples such as Edward Strobel with Sean E Hardt, Hater with Wohder, Zeitler with Emma Wayans, and Hagengast with Mary Freeeburn.
Mr Rhody Kennedy of East Wyant Hills fell into a 45 foot well attached to a building occupied by Mr Panner. Neighbor Mr Tully lowered a rope and candle, but the line slipped mid descent. Kennedy sustained many bruises but was rescued with help. doctors optimistic about recovery. Burglary reported on Seventh Street near Elm, three coats taken from Alfred Cutter residence. Thief frightened off by alarm, coats, papers recovered, officer J M Stevenson pursuing leads.
A newly arrived Cork band played from the Glengrove House balcony last evening drawing a mixed crowd on Main Avenue. Among the assemblage were a German-born dame named Jel Bellinghem and Mr.
A garbled excerpt outlines vows for a husband to love protect and honor his wife. It mentions not beating her, providing services, overlooking foibles, and cherishing her, ending with a call to remember her in prayer and treat her with affection.
Dispatches report Marshal Zabala has shifted toward Miranda to curb a possible enemy movement. He sent supplies of meat and provisions to Vittoria before proceeding.
A damaged OCR fragment from Specal Di ott to the Daily Times shows partial text about suits commenced and a reference to a court or legal action. The readable bits are sparse, with no clear names, dates, or locations to identify parties or outcomes.
A diary style narrative recounts how a mid ranking observer befriended a courtier near Berlin. He describes the Emperor’s routines including coffee, eggs, ministerial interviews, and the close inner circle led by Dr Von Lauer. The entry notes the Emperor’s kindness and his reliance on trusted counselors, with hints of palace intrigue and concern after a recent assassination attempt.
A Milwaukee residence in Allen's addition to the Two Ward is described as a genuine haunted house where stoves, chairs, crockery, and vegetables reportedly fly about. Mrs Giddings is scalded by a boiling kettle and lamps shatter as furniture and debris fill the room, drawing frightened neighbors and the Allen brothers to witness the odd disturbance.
An Italian vessel from Macao carrying Chinese laborers toward Callao faced a mutiny by coolies who set the ship ablaze. The crew fled in boats, while the ship exploded after the fire reached the fireworks stored onboard, scattering the mutineers’ fragments and leaving survivors.
A Lancashire police magistrate argues for harsher punishment including corporal penalties for street kickings. He notes widespread violent assaults in Ayre and old, degraded social conditions. He urges Parliament to empower magistrates to order heavier sentences and restore deterrence.
A fragmentary tirade recounts accusations against Beecher and a local figure Powers. It recalls a Burlington era of a Faro bank and a drunken spree, with lurid claims of sexual impropriety, theft, and flight to Chicago and Brooklyn, ending by questioning the value of talent testifying against Beecher.
A San Francisco man fights his wife in court over custody of their young daughter. He quotes an odd letter from a man named BE. PL Host asking to take Bessie, promising to pay expenses to remove her. The piece also notes Newport hotels and a discussion about the Venus de Milo invasion of antiquarian controversy.
A passage catalogs urinary and womb diseases including Bright's disease, diabetes dropsy, albuminuria, incontinence, and gravel. It notes brick dust in urine, thick or cloudy water, whitish substances, and morbid dark appearances with pricking burning sensation on urination and pelvic pain.
A letter from Cincinnati Ohio dated October 11 1870 recounts a user’s long struggle with bladder and kidney disease. The writer 73 years old reports failure with multiple physicians and medicines before trying a Radway remedy combination including Sarsaparillian Healing Resolvent and Rating Pills resulting in relief within three days. W James of Cincinnati signs the note.
An advert promotes Radway's Ready Relief as a universal pain remedy. It asserts pains vanish in minutes and promises swift relief from nervous or nervous-related ailments, claiming a single application can stop severe discomfort within twenty minutes.
An old advertisement touts Bad Way's Ready Relief for inflammation of kidneys bladder bowels and throat aches to cramps spasms sour stomach and diarrhea. It claims twenty drops in water relieve cramps headachy dysentery colic and internal pains. Travelers are advised to carry a bottle to prevent sickness during water changes and to favor it over bitters.
An old advertisement touts Rapwat's Remedy as a universal cure for fever and ague and other fevers including malarial, bilious, scarlet, typhoid, and yellow fevers. It claims no remedial agent in the world is quicker, with a fifty cent bottle price and a garbled reference to Rab-War's Pitts.
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