16 Aug 1870
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1870
Page
1
A montage of fragmented reports mentions markets, politics, and military figures. References include gold at 116, Porter and Farra, Admiral Farragut, President Grant, and various regional items across Texas, Ohio, and New York. Numerous garbled phrases obscure dates, places, and outcomes, yielding a puzzling, partial snapshot of era discourse.
Reports from Paris describe a riot near the fortifications with police arrests and gun confiscations. Other dispatches mention reconnoitering forces near Toul, a four hour Metz battle, and various European developments including Prussian advances, Italian arrests, and Parisian vigilance.
Special correspondence from Leavenworth Kansas Aug 11 1870 describes Texas cattle driving to Adeline and Baxter Springs as a growing outlet. Railroads and Indian Territory issues shape routes with Baxter Springs favored for direct access to Midwest markets. Large herds and pens already ship 10000 head, with estimates of 60000 more en route by December. Packing centers moving west promise fresher beef to St Louis Chicago Cincinnati Philadelphia New York and Boston, aided by refrigerated cars and early packing plants.
Two town boys lost in a gloomy forest spent the night at a lonely inn. The innkeeper’s joke about killing them led the boys to fear for their lives and hide in a pig-sty. The innkeeper realized they misunderstood his warning, teaching that false suspicions invite misery.
City notes report a crowded Cincinnati Base-ball Club meeting at Mocart Hall to decide President Champion Secretary Joyce and Director Smith resignations. The Red Stockings’ fate hinges on this vote with Kentons and Atlantics scores listed, plus updates on Hirookyn Atlantics and other local clubs and a Third Street Jacks versus Lytles game ending 21 to 16.
William Da reportedly tied with Dunn in a New York Strade night event. The outcome remains unclear with alias usage cited and limited readable details available.
The account recalls Harry Simmons fleeing after a assault charge, eluding police by staying with Mollie Dean the “lanelady” of a bad house, then fleeing with her to Pucefey and registering at the Put-in-Bay House. Judge Lacyeany arranged hidden accommodation, while Simmons and Mollie sought a secure lodging.
The German Executive Committee convened last night to review minutes, plan subscriptions, and coordinate aid for Prussia. Cincinnati manufacturers were urged to circulate lists among laborers, while a $2500 payment to the North German Government was approved. Subscriptions were designated to multiple firms and Mr Chas Adae appointed South Germany representative.
The Colored People formed groups in multiple wards. In the Hepn Club officers named include President Mh Param, Vice President John Williams, Secretary Jos H Early, Assistant Secretary Walker Bryant, Treasurer F Cook. Delegates to the Convention named Isaac M Troy Thornton Gregory and Frank K. were chosen. Ward reminders list Major Wm Travis Henry Scott James H Wilson and others as officers with delegates to Central Conven. The Eighth Ward Club elected K Ball President J McLeod Secretary L D Exeton and J C Corbin T A Troy Wm delegates to the Convention. The clubs number around 100 members and adjourned subject to the Executive Committee call.
Wide market notes praise the tomato as the season’s vegetable of the Miami Valley. Prices swung from 50 cents per half peck to 30 cents per bushel as river shipments flooded the market, with large, deep red fruits once dubbed Jerusalem apples. The piece traces tomato lore from early garden curiosities to Miles' Tomato Pills and modern popularity, noting Solanaceous origin and Europe Latin ties. It ends with a comic deacon misadventure tied to a well known Cincinnati house.
This morning at the First Presbyterian Church the service led by J W L Piercy featured singing and prayers. The 37th Psalm was read, with remarks and hymns, closing with doxology. Tomorrow the Common Council will award the contract for Bremen Street Station house construction.
The board held a lengthy session with twenty nine members. They approved a one year contract for furnishing new and old furniture in public schools through June 30 1871 and discussed district boundary realignments. A plan to reorganize Third Intermediate School and adjust Intermediate School groupings was adopted, with further committee work requested on school course printing and village school improvements. Trustees also proposed teacher salary changes and building maintenance, and appointed committees to report next meeting.
A sixteen year old accused of stealing 107 dollars from a Sullivan farmer was found to be a woman of about twenty three. For three years she has passed as a boy working as a bell boy at the Burnet House in Cincinnati and on farms across the state. She used male attire to better get along and to avoid gendered constraints, using the name Johnny Gardner.
Dayton Kentucky reports a flurry of activity and fines as a water works erection is planned at the corner of Second and Main. A free fight on Greenup and Bush streets ends with injuries and an arrest. City council, bonds, and tax postponement dominate the meeting with enforcement of alley and sidewalk laws urged. Ladies' festival planned by Baptist Church, street railroad ties arriving, and numerous arrests for ordinance violations.
The Newport scene covers a School board meeting chaired by President Lewis. Reports note 700 bushels of coal prepared for the sidewalk project, and a $300.70 expenditure for building a new school room. Resignations and appointments occur as Lydia Nealans departs and K Radcliffe fills the vacancy. George R Morin dies suddenly in Chicago. Mayor-elect duties delayed for R D Hayman. Governor appoints Henry Buchanan as Justice of the Peace. Local arrests: Gus Oliver and William Coarnin charged with theft from Patrick McGowan, awaiting mayoral exam. Gabriel Konigsberg, Thos Marston, and Jno H Barlow fined for selling liquor on Sunday.
Mt Pleasant recounts Rev W S Bacon's Sunday sermon in which he urged public life be judged by moral standards. Commentary by Rev Justin Edwards cites Genesis and Eden as examples, while evening remarks at Johnson's Grove condemned drunkenness. The temperance debate resurges as community leaders discuss reform and civil service ideals.
A fragmentary OCR line suggests a martial vow about enacting justice against an enemy and claiming a forthcoming victory. The readable portion centers on a promise, a right, and a declared tomorrow.
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