17 Aug 1877
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 30 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1877
Page
1
President Hayes and his party arrived in Rutland last evening amid tight security. The crowd gathered at the hall to greet him as local officials and national guards prepared to ensure order while plans for a public meeting were discussed and decorations were noted.
A clipped wartime note describes troops moving after a clash. Commanders Howard Norwood and Cushing are referenced with units and formation details. The text mentions wounded being treated and limited infantry engaged, with pursuit continuing and cavalry in the field.
An August 17796 A M weather report for 8 Army at Feegrems fort Curcrmuati notes atmospheric conditions and probable impact on operations.
The report notes a rise in barometer and winds at western stations, with partly to mostly cloudy skies across Tennessee and nearby areas. Additional details indicate shifting conditions toward clearer periods as fronts move through the region.
Fragmentary notes describe a 7 20 train from Undercliffe with shadowy theory figures and a stray discussion of a dark plan. The text references a distant “Az .Uscomfortas,” a scene involving a rear-end view, and scattered mentions of columns.
Special dispatch reports the warship Plymouth ordered to Washington sails to join the North Atlantic fleet and possibly cruise the Gulf of the Mediterranean coast. Treasury probes Norfolk customs irregularities. a committee examines books with potential losses pegged near thirty thousand dollars. Evarts plans consular reforms and overseas reporting by clerks to improve the system. McCormick denies official links to the syndicate. bond funding progress slows due to labor unrest.
Shel Jackson of I visits Mr Fraser for a brief stay in Ken. They exchange light talk and affectionate chatter, recalling a trip to France. The narrator notes the fun and lively mood of the seaside visit.
A fragmented notice from the Marietta Register references a strike and excuses about small bills. The readable text mentions seven months and a worn out argument, implying a labor or payment dispute with dated context.
Fragmentary OCR entry from the Hibernian Gazette contains garbled text and unclear names. The readable portion lacks a coherent event, date, or identifiable subjects to form a full news item.
A fragment describes traders at the Central Market discussing trials and human nature. One vendor mentions selling two quarts of hugkieberries while another buyer arrives seeking berries, with brief chatter about pleasing customers and market talk.
Special dispatch reports a Greenbackers and Labor Reformers meeting at City Hall. Colonel John T. Mace chaired while John L. Throckmorton was endorsed as a Greenback State Convention figure. General Worthington pledged support as workers agreed to weekly pledges ahead of the election. Major Peabody’s resignation as superintendent provoked mixed reactions among railroad men.
Fragmentary OCR notes place San moving west with a direction of fifteen degrees south and reference to a pegellens concept. No clear event, date, or linked organizations are present to establish a full news item.
A Chicago city water case involving Lake Phaeten yields an estimated liability not to exceed 10,000 dollars. The docket notes Rareed-Crew CamIcaGo and dates in August 17 as part of the proceedings.
Fragmentary text mentions river measurements, rail movement, and named places like Louisville few legible items. Details are garbled with multiple misspellings and incomplete phrases, obscuring specifics of events or dates.
Report from August 15 dispatch notes slight crop improvements in Madras Mysore Bombay and northwest districts but rainfall remains critical in Punjab Rajputana and western northwest. Prices stay high overall with adjustments in Madras and Calcutta grain trade active. relief figures rise in Madras Mysore and Bombay as works and charity relief adjust. Paris reports death of Louis Duvergie Dehimanne ex Deputy for Saucere and author on the United States, a leading moderate Republican.
Watpex New York August 17 reports an Erie road collision with two trains this morning. Actor Hurd was seen moving toward the scene with severe internal injuries.
The report notes unchanged canal freight and varied grain prices with wheat movements around 1g lower and 18000 bushels traded. Cotton remains firm, futures easing slightly for middling uplands while lard and bacon hold near steady levels as petroleum prices fluctuate.
The Covington item details a School Board meeting tonight and a City Council session held yesterday afternoon with seven members present. It notes tax book indexing for 1876 and 1877, a cattle lode reference, local property and bank petitions, and community notices including residents visiting Indiana and Keokuk.
A fragmentary notice from the era describes odd mail incidents in the New York post office. Bees, corkscrews, glass items, and other curiosities surfaced in bundles, often held up by missing pennies and prep shortages. Postmaster James faces complaints over delays and extra charges, while items travel to destinations like San Francisco and Anderson.
Fragmentary OCR from the Austin Nevada Reveille yields unreadable text with stray phrases like "pull my out route" and "peat" not forming a clear news item or event.
Incomplete text fragment mentions executive committee, legal entitlement and potential payment. No clear names, dates, or outcomes emerge. The source is too damaged to identify a coherent event or proper entities for a fuller summary.
Dispatch from Summit Station Pennsylvania reports operatives at Beaver Mead ow Coal Stockton G J Linderman Spring Mountain Beaver Brook Lehigh and Wilkesbarre collieries Audenried and A L Mumper groups totaling about 5 000 workers striking for a wage increase equal to the latest raise. Rumor says Pardee and Co four collieries may join after today.
In Brattleboro Vermont on August 17 President Hayes began a return trip from Bellows Falls. He departed at 1 37 this morning with Mrs Hayes and family members including Webb Hayes Richard Hayes Mins Foote and Mr and Mrs W H Jon cousins of the President. The car named Bellevue traveled to Brattleboro where train service interrupted their journey and the party stayed briefly at a local hotel.
In Brattleboro Vermont on a summer day a President’s refresh and posit was reported with limited readable text. The fragment notes a brief event and public attention in the local scene.
Special dispatch reports the Indiana State Young Men's Christian Association meeting opening in Indianapolis. Leaders John G rap yooh vee Hamilton Lebanon Wo. Tonkatey Afehel Ww. H. McDougall are highlighted as aiding statewide work. Sessions to continue for several days.
A fragment notes an uneasy feeling tied to frontier influence in a community setting. Local observers discuss tension between growth and tradition as residents weigh change and its impact on daily life.
PatrPotst, N Y August 17 Rev P A Hensum D D of Philadelphia editor of the Baptist Teacher speaks this morning at the Chautauqua meetings. The event draws attendees from surrounding communities and local churches.
A violent death occurred last evening in Maine when a man aged 17 assaulted toward Anderson's mother near Cherry Field. Police investigate motive and suspects.
Ottawa date August 17 outlines views on indigenous policy and governance. The document discusses the commission's stance on administration and outreach to First Nations communities amid ongoing debate over treaty arrangements and governance structures.
The Secretary of the Interior appointed John McNeil of St. Louis to join General Terry as a member of the Sitting Bull Commission. The appointment was announced August 17.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.