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Cincinnati Daily Times

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1874

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Local notes and scattered items from Cuusiorun August edition

A patchwork dispatch reports Saturday races drew attendees but yielded no fast times. Countywide sentiment hints at a solid vote against a new Constitution on Tuesday. Other items mention Bart, Graham, a trial Monday, Father Murray at St. Marys, Ireland connections, and Councilman Bovey's stone-hunting for a new City Building.

Daily Times Cuusiorun Bart, Graham Father Murray St. Mary's Church Cincia Thomas Murphy Ireland Bovey

The Body of Col Fisher's Son Found

Special dispatch reports the body of Col. Fisher's son found at Bainbridge in Harris County on August 17. local authorities identify the deceased as Col. Fisher's son. investigators say recovery ends a search that began earlier this week.

Col. Fisher The Daily Times Harnonens Bainbridge

Prohibition convention wounds and local election notes

Dayton report covers a Prohibition district convention debating the Eaton homicide impact and party unity. Juries awarded damages to several railroad firms and families, while Prohibition and Democratic party factions clash over a constitutional issue in Dayton. Sheriff guards the hall amid crowd tensions.

Dayton Eaton Prohibition Bainbridge Street Little Miami P., C. & St. Louis Xenia & Belpre Adam Provene Rhedic D. Guackel Butler Tews John Judenour Saes Oes Gp Ning Hare L. Wale Hare Eon T. Frees Wayne Township Rev. McVey John G. Doren Empire John C. McKenny Democratic Committee Seins Aga Adeno Co Ae Doren

Girl fatally burned by coal oil explosion

Special dispatch reports in Haruo O August 17 that fourteen year old daughter of Nicholas Singer died after coal oil can exploded while kindling fire. The girl sustained severe burns to the breast and lung and died within hours.

The Daily Times Haruo Nicholas Singer Lowell

Court considers five assessors in mid afternoon ruling

A circuit court session this afternoon weighed a case involving misused funds and the use of a cane. Judge Willis commented on the proceedings while the panel of five assessors debated the law governing the matter. The court adjourned with the opinion under advisement. further action pending.

Angel Illenas Cechared Dueithemnio Tos Oussel Ene Cones B. Cheney

Last Phases of the Race Quarrel in CuAaRLesTon

The report from CuAaRLesTon dated August 16 outlines the final stages of a race quarrel involving local parties. Details are sparse, but the dispatch notes mounting tension and pending resolutions in state authorities.

Turmoil Strains Town After Murder Attempt and Shootings

Aug 16 in Av erra Ga. Captain Butler dies after being shot on Saturday. A mob and tense crowd filled the town as residents faced violence and arrests. Murrell brothers confined. Gabriel and Mike Mere claim statements and return to jail as investigations proceed.

Avevera A. T. Butler Murrell Brothers Wenda Gabriel Mike Mere Jene Saneoene Gabriel i Mike

Trouble Between Framer and Italy and Cuban Slavery Report

European correspondence discusses friction between Italian authorities and a Belgian framer, harsh reports on Cuba’s Chinese coolie system, and the Brallam Papal quarrel shifting to America. The China piece portrays brutal conditions in Cuba, noting high death rates, forced labor, and bleak prospects for Chinese workers under current regimes.

Italy Cuba America

Great Britain Mixers Mass Meeting and King of Denmark

Fifty thousand miners gathered at Durham race course yesterday for an immense Home Rule demonstration. The procession stretched half a mile, with prominent figures Bradlaugh McDonough and King of Denmark arriving at Leith from Iceland. The event featured a large turnout and extensive pageantry as part of the labor and political show.

Great Britain King OF Denmark Lompos Durham Race Course Bradlaugh McDonidd King of Denmark Leith Zceland

Madame Dazaine Explains Election Note from Paris

Paris updates reveal Count Janthe appointed abroad while M Forcade presides over Regen. The Daily News reports Marshal and M Reaher travel to the Chateau Iarmbarg to meet with Empress Eugipie and her consuls, outlining diplomatic steps.

Paris Count Janthe Amrest M. de Forcade Ene the Daily News Ac Pa Areroe Ss M. Reaher Chateau I’ Arembarg Eugepie

Vittoria Relieved in Madrid Relay Resolve

Sram reports relief as Italian team achieves a calm recovery in Madrid. Officials cite steady progress and renewed confidence for upcoming events. Strong names and places anchor the update.

Unclear Brooklyn Mayle Report Shapes Local Chatter

Fragmentary August 16 notes from New York reference Brooklyn Mayle items about teachers, Mr Beecher and Mrs Beecher, Mr Mourroe and General Butler. The text is garbled with partial names and actions, limiting concrete facts or outcomes.

New York Brooklyn Mayle Mr. Beecher Peekskill

Fragmentary church rite note at St Andrew's Church

Partial OCR notes describe a confirmation rite conducted in the afternoon at St Andrew's Church with mentions of local church figures including Bishop Cheney and a Reform, CEO Chara, in a seemingly disrupted sentence.

Eran Cheney Chara Chtones St. Andrew's Church

Reader letter praises Daily Times broad news coverage

FaLuine Staines writes Aug 10 praising the Daily Times for its variety of news unavailable elsewhere. She notes June heat and harsh conditions of crops, including cats? crop and wheat prospects, predicting middling to abundant yields in the region.

Daily Times

Railroads Needed In Our Valley By Shared Effort

A writer argues that if leaders could build railways by talk, the country would be crisscrossed with rails. He urges universal effort to secure a railroad for the valley, hoping earnest contribution will soon bring the iron horse. The plea emphasizes collective action and progress for the community.

St Veains Valley Colorado Irrigation and Harvest Struggles

A fragment from August notes in St Veain's Valley Colorado describes the St Veain River flowing east to the South Platte, its fertile valley and irrigation needs from June to July, crops like wheat and corn with variable yields, grasshopper damage, a small Longmont town, and land offered near the base of the mountains at about five dollars per acre.

St. Veain’s Valley Bowuper Co Colorado Trr St. Veain Rockies Long's Peak South Platte River Longmont Ont J. W. Gors Bane

Eriz Cov a Ty Pa in the Daily Time era

A letter describes the Erie County village of Eriz Cov at the northwest Ridge road between Buffalo and Cleveland. It notes proximity to Lake Erie, railroad stations, telegraph lines, and a growing but modest local economy with stores and a small Sunday school. The writer praises East Springfield as healthy with one physician and good eggs, urging readers to visit.

Ceue Tanoees Erie County Pennsylvania Buffalo N.Y Cleveland Ohio Lake Erie Lake Shore and Southern Michigan Nice Gielent Springfield

Daily Times Correspondence Fourth Annual Camp Meeting

A fragmentary account from the Daily Times notes the fourth annual gathering at a new camp ground on Saturday August 15. The piece mentions farmers and villagers visiting, camping families arriving, and a peach harvest context with attendees staying through the day and returning home in the evening.

Saori

The Thirty One Articles of the Ode of Love

A fragmentary list outlines rules of love and marriage. It covers age, fidelity, widowhood, jealousy, consent, and the nature of lovers. The text stresses restraint, virtue, and the emotional dynamics between couples, ending with a note on dual affection.

Custers Breach of Etiquette Splits War Department Talks

In Washington a debate swirls over General Custer reviewing his Black Hills expedition account. The act reportedly violates military regulations by disclosure to non superior officers and the War Department. Treasury slows action on the secret service matter while critics urge tighter control. Tom Felker seeks Whitely’s seat after meeting with the Secretary and solicitor Wilson. Senator Carpenter and others press for cases before the Court of Claims.

D. C War Department Custer Black Hills Trea Tom Felker Chicago Whitely Wilson Carpenter Negly Court of Claims

McMahon Tour Creat Masonry Visit and Barracks Review

McMahon arrives at Lemans and is warmly welcomed before visiting barracks and workshops, attending banquet, and reviewing troops. Partial returns from Calvados list Delany Bonapartist at 10,704 and Aubert Republican at 27,272.

Pants McMahon OMA Bnt McMahon T Mans Lemans Taval Moyenne Omplete Department of Calvados Delany Aubert

Sunday School Assembly opens with clergy and teachers

The Sunday School Assembly in Fainporer New York began yesterday with M Rev. J Ostrander of Newark as Superintendent and Rev Dr Marting of Toronto as pastor. Knox of Elmira taught the primary class. Bishops Peek Dr Eddy and Dr Ninde preached in morning afternoon and evening. Bishop Simpson presided and Rev Mr Hard and Rev Mr Plessmore spoke about missions. The gates were closed all day making a quiet Sabbath.

Fainporer N.Y Panderscherl J. Ostrander Newark Marting Toronto Knox Elmira Peek Eddy New York Ninde Evangton Ilinois Bishop Simpson Mr. Hard India Plessmore Wade

Boettger Father and Son Arrested in Murder Case

Prersaard reports Henry Boettger and his son Jotin have been arrested on suspicion of murdering Henry Boettger's wife. The crime occurred about three weeks ago at the Boettger home on Brownsville Pike, above the city.

Prersaard Fienry Boettger Jotin Henry Boettger Brownsville Pike

Court fi . Lona Branca August 17

President Grant General Babcock and Commodore Ammen left this morning for New York.

Lona Branca Grant General Babcock Ammen New York

Fire at Abingdon Causes Loss of 25000 Dollars

A blaze at Abingdon damages property valued at twenty five thousand dollars. No injuries reported. Fire authorities are investigating the cause.

River News From Diverse Ports August Dispatches

Special Dispatches report river conditions and arrivals at ports including Monongahela, Ohio, and Mississippi areas. Notable notes show rising rivers, damp weather, freight movements, and vessel activity with ships like Mollie and Grand Tower listed among arrivals and departures.

State Pati Lin Il Johnson Ah Foe Ee Pebhig Phan Pia Mollie Grand Tower Tenon Julia St. Lowis Cincinnati Arkansas Belle Evansville de Russey St. Louis SA. M New Orleans Atlantic Barges Johnny Quincy Coi Deon

Four more injured in Smee lway accident recover expected

The storm flood along the valley for eleven miles washed away twenty five bridges. Injured persons from the Smee lway crash are not all expected to recover. Officials report ongoing investigations and local disruption continues.

Smee Lway Phillip Arnel William Leat Lance Saiilca Haezen Ngs Bavaria Libach Reinkens Germany William Luttgart Clinton Bart Salt Lake City Scimst Jalan Cision Wie Joemen Hfe Burt

Local notices and events flood a fragmented newspaper page

The clumsy OCR yields scattered items including Western Union telegraph office move at Fourth and Vine, drowned fishermen from Conewage Rapids, peaches for canning at Frank F. Deans, and plans for first-class entertainments by Mike Lipman with acts like the Jackley family. Also mentions a Cincinnati Normal School controversy around Miss Lathrop and Board investigations, plus various improper narratives and social disputes.

Baseball Roundup From Carthage Ville Action

Saturday games feature Stars of St Bernard losing 31 to 27 at Carthage, Keystones over rinals 25 to 16, Third street clerks defeating Pearl street clerks, Probascos rallying past Stars, Blues beat Oxford 36 to 20, and several local clubs earning praise. The Blues toast Oxford Club with a post game repast. Winton Nine formed for first clash next Saturday. Newtown club wins 24 to 16 over Squamrium.

Carthage Stars St. Bernard Keystones Rinals Zeper Union Pearl Street Lars Probascos Iam Rani Manele Somes G. Prauthe Stahe Probasoes John C. Sherlock Clifton Geo. A. Kaulker Paagers Otating der Stanley Oxford Feld Oder Oxfords Blues McDonald's Swift Stantage Wien Professor Swing Mr. Hicker Mra. Hughes Mra Ay Gee Blue Kings Oxford A Ores Rheskahaa Lytle B. B.C Milfords Tne Oex Pavork Saturda Emmets Groande Lightfeet Fairmount Winton Bass Bal C. Mn Winton Place Ohio Newtons Newtown Squamrium Mickey

Early Methodist Roots in Cincinnati’s Fifth Street Church

The article traces Cincinnati’s first Methodist class founded around 1504 led by Rev. Robert Richardson. Trustees bought lots on Fifth Street and Broadway to build a chapel, school room, and parsonage, later expanding and burying ground use. Disputes over interments stalled a new Wesley Chapel, a court case upholding the trustees’ rights to relocate graves for construction, marking a defining early church history.

Cincinnati Robert Richardson James Kirby Fifth Street Broadway Lee Kirby William Lynes Christopher Smith Jas. Gibson Jas. Kirby Methodist Episcopal Church United States of America Ciechanati Ism Oliver M. Spencer Ezekiel Hall Wm. Disney Benjamin Mason John Wood John Tuttle Wesley Chapel Perear Hitchcock Wright James Garlay Metodist Society Bartet Agnee

Anti-License Picnic Draws Huge Athens County Crowd

A large postwar gathering in Athens University Grounds marks the Anti-License picnic with broad county representation. The event signals the likely fate of license in Athens County set for tomorrow, as townships unite in the demonstration.

Athens Daily Times Cuo University Athens County

Desperate Attempts At Suicide By Wa Gayers

Between six and seven this morning Wa Gayers a 28 year old widower of 151 Clay street made two suicide attempts first shooting himself in the forehead with a small Smith and Wesson pistol then leaping from near the Marine Railway docks into shallow Ohio River water He was rescued by Officer Van Needles and taken to Cincinnati Hospital resting comfortably at noon The motive remains unclear though he has been employed by Hall Safe and Lock Co and his strange acts have attracted comment from laborers It is noted there is no doubt about the intent to end his life

Rieus Cincinnati Normal School Lathrop Sania Hawilton Road Fountain of Hygiene Board of Education Gayers No. 151 Clay, Street Smith & Wesson Ohio Marine Railway Van Cincinnati Hall Safe and Lock Co the Star

Mutiny at the Davidson Fountain Cartoon by Will P Noble

In Wiswell’s Windows the latest Will P. Noble cartoon depicts a mutiny formed and carried out by the fifteen figures that adorn the Davidson Fountain. The scene humorously lampoons the figures tired of posing for art while the Genius of Water leads a wave of dissent and departure.

Wiswell Will P. Noble Davidson Fountain

Meetings on mtI license held in Esplanade and Wesley Chapel

Meetings in the interest of a mti license were held yesterday afternoon on the Esplanade and in the evening at Wesley Chapel. The Rev. W. J. and Mrs. Fee spoke at the Esplanade and the Rev. A. Bard at the latter, delivering the principal speeches.

Esplanade Wesley Chapel W. J

Trotting Race at Carthage for Purse of 75 Dollars

A trotting race is scheduled at Carthage Thursday afternoon for a purse of 75 dollars. Entries include Minnie by John MS eas sorrel Limber Dick Fittle Cine Be Bug by Piste Kaift.

Carthage Minnie Jno Eas Sorrel Limber-Dick Fittle Piste Kaift

Grand International Scheutzenfest Opens in Chicago Parade

The Schentsedtent marks the start of the International Scheutzenfest by the Eastern Sharp-shooters Association. A vast procession features Sixth Regiment, Col Harry Gilmore's First Battalion, Marine and Fort McHenry bands, and many city bands. The parade line is festooned with flags banners and evergreens as thousands line the streets giving the city a holiday air.

BattTimonk Sharp-shooters Association Chicago Sixth —— Regiment Harry Gilmore Rey Marine Band Washington Fort McHenry Severa

Paris Carlist killers arrested after execution in Germany

A Paris report says three Carlist offenders linked to the execution of German Fohmdt were arrested after Schwidt's death. They fled toward Paris, were sent to the Belgian frontier, expelled by Belgian authorities, and returned to Paris where they were arrested again near Leopold Gallattie, 83, Louis, 19, and Feasts Tinga, 2, amid unclear details.

New Yor Paris Schwidt Parne Leopold Gallattie Louis Tinga

Notable visit to Board of Trade ends with cheers

The visitor arrived with his wife and staff this morning. He was greeted with marked respect and cordiality by Board members and left amid enthusiastic cheers. The party will tour city sights today.

Board of Trade

Treasury official returns from West to testify on secret service

Wasuixerox August 17 reports Litford Wilson, Solicitor of the Treasury, has returned from the West. He will report on the secret-service division and the department plans to pursue further action after testimony is taken.

Wasuixerox D. C Litford Wilson Treasury Department Secret-Service Ott Imony

Trudell's stables burned in August fire at Quipec

Fire at Trudell's live stables and driving sheds in Quipec damaged property last night. Sacsuey occupation reported by Provincial uroed. loss figures unavailable.

Quipec Trudell

Steamship Lady Lycett Reaches Queenstown for Repairs

The steamship Lady Lycett from Liverpool to Baltimore has diverted to Queenstown due to machinery failure. No injuries reported. Crew and passengers await repairs and clearance to continue voyage.

Lexpos Lycett Liverpool Baltimore Queenstown

Young Men Christian Association to Meet Over Death of Member

John Drury of Columbia and family camp near New Observatory Mount Lookout. A meeting of all YMCA members will be held in their hall next Thursday evening to take appropriate action regarding the death of Hop Lemuel B. Fisher, ex-President and current Board member.

John Drury Columbia Mount Lookout Young Men's Christian Association Hop. Lemuel Fisher

First Ward Anti License Meeting Report

The Anti-License meeting at Hill and Front streets Saturday drew a large crowd. J J Hooker chaired. Emmanuel Church members attended. a hymn was sung. Dr E G Dalton spoke for a constitution without the license clause. Chas Fargeson entertained with forceful language and jokes. Rev Jacob Krehbeil spoke around 10 o clock as attendees remained orderly and attentive.

Hill and Front Streets J.J. Hooker Emmanuel Church E. G. Dalton Chas Fargeson Elem Jacob Krehbeil

Trained Birds Exhibit in City Streets

A Baltimore street exhibition features trained birds performing acts such as small horse-like swings, pistols, dancing, and crowd interactions. A bird can strike a bell on cue, with the operator claiming a limit around twenty-seven strikes, after which the bird refuses. The show includes a man in a chair near a bell and a crowd’s requests for the bird to strike the bell.

Baltimore Ners

The Wares story of Cea and the sea battle tale

A fragmentary account describes Carlo the dog's nautical adventure during battle like chaos at sea. The tale recounts his plunging through water, biting and challenging sea creatures, and his return ashore with injuries and cheers from onlookers.

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