20 Aug 1877
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1877
Page
1
Fragmented dispatch quotes Chautauqua events with lectures and meetings on Bible study and education. It also covers the Highland County Greenfield fair with prizes in livestock and track events and notes local organizers and attendees.
Special Dispatch to the Cincinnati Times notes Secretary Sherman's address is widely praised as strong political material. The piece, dated August 20 in Wassheton, discusses railroads' influence on commerce, reliance on internal trade data, and plans for riverbank improvements and railroad labor concerns.
The Daily News correspondent reports Turkish cavalry reconnaissance near Plevna, suggesting a possible offensive. He notes improving weather, roads drying to dust, and troops’ health stable. Telegrams from Galats and Athens mention reinforcements, fortifications by end of October, and no immediate war belief in Athens.
The president and party including Postmaster General and Attorney General Devens proceed to Wells and Saspare routes to Concord. They expect officials to meet them and join at Wells with music and flowers marking their travel. Local coverage notes arrival in White River Junction and events surrounding the presidential visit.
Fragmentary notice notes a final Sunday event at the Chautauqua Assembly on F Street in a New York area, with a time reference around 6390 and a mention of a birthday or burial rite. The readable parts indicate a closing occasion and a date near a Sunday.
Morning proceedings featured Dr Vincented at a conference where 290 schools were seated. At 11 o clock Rev Abbott of New York, editor of the Christian Union, lectured on Why do I teach Sunday schools. The Scientific Congress opens its three days session tomorrow.
An unclear dispatch notes the Nex Perces in Idaho near Fort Hitt Academy on August 20. The message mentions stopping to recuperate and references routes via Batt Laxy and a march toward Hole in the Bamb with no injuries reported.
At Saratoga on August 20 the first race carried a 300 purse with Bombast winning in a tight finish. Gen Athos Ally placed second and Madge Lad Ey Fell Dwanna of Sie finished third. The second race for one mile and five furlongs ended with a neck winner in 2 66 time, details for other contenders not clear.
Short transit note mentions Franklin and Cincinnati ships at Louisville Augusts. Partial text records river traffic along the Lilie feet and sea area. indicates arrival of vessels including Franklin.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe stock items including hides, bhds, smokers, and new versus old lots at multiple warehouses. Mentions Indiana and Ohio locations, several price points, and quantities, but overall text is garbled with missing context and unclear structure.
The Treasury Department told the Boston Collector that sugars colored to appear low quality must be washed and fairly assessed. Invoices returned for examination will face this rule, and sugars imported after October 1 may be seized and prosecuted for forfeiture. New York and Baltimore importers dispute the Treasury's conclusions. The acting Secretary insists the circular be enforced and complaints will be considered.
The Servian Diplomatic here declares Servia has no knowledge of any troop movements to the frontier and says it seeks to participate in the war without sending troops, asserting no forces have been dispatched.
Berlin reports that Germany will communicate to other powers the atrocities by faithful subjects of the Porte. The message emphasizes notifying international partners of the alleged crimes and seeks unified diplomatic response.
A dispatch reports a trio of cane traders arriving in Canes on August 20. Local compatriots and visiting Turks gather, with some residents expressing concern while others welcome the presence.
A late trading session shows mixed results as major indices end the day slightly higher and others pull back. Traders react to earnings releases and economic data while volume remains moderate.
A garbled report notes actions at a Presbyterian meeting with scattered names and references to proceedings. The text mentions a city visit, bridge-related mentions, canal work, and notices to notify, with unclear dates and participants.
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