21 Aug 1868
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1868
Page
1
A garbled 1816 to 19th century European and American clippings mix notes on a $1,000,000 sent to a commissioner, floods, fires, a Boston man’s inheritance, North Adams corn, an Austin death, a London Lancet edition, a Coos County tornado, and a bathing rescue. The readable items mention places like Philadelphia, Boston, Austin, Baltimore, and Coos County with scattered references to illness, theft, and curiosities.
An impaired account from Harmony Indiana describes a botched murder where a man severed his wife’s ear, fled to a railroad switch, and raised alarms with evasive terms. The incident follows a tense domestic threat amid chaotic aftermath and police pursuit.
Incomplete OCR text describes a range of scattered items including a sailer named Rebel ram Texas, pine wood transport from Norfolk to Boston, and women of the city protesting to house the wife of Jeff Davis, with details about ships and local events.
Event notes show fairs at Canandaigua and Versailles with dates in September and October. Mentions county fair and local activities, with items for September 2 and October 25 to 29. Includes references to cultural fairs and regional gatherings among listed communities.
In a August 18 1868 dispatch from Cincinnati a correspondent visits State Line near the Kentucky line and details a tense incident with Ku Klux units at Waynesburg and Clifton. The letter also notes tobacco land values north of State Line, shifting rail termini toward Guthrie, and broader postwar unrest in Wayne and Cumberland counties.
The article notes green and white as the most fashionable evening dress colors, with pale buff, French gray, and white popular for streetwear and home attire. It mentions skirts remaining gored in front and sides, and notably full at the back, often looped up into paniers.
Danville Tennessee August 18 A woman killed by six masked Ku Klux render demanded supper and her shawl then shot Mrs Prowell instantly. News reports say many ex-rebels plan to vote, with calls to the President to restore order. Authorities pursue punishment for the perpetrators as Cumberland County sees mass migration of families.
Special Cincinnati Times report from Parmaverpara August 20 1858 notes Philadelphia social scene as weather cools and men flock to theaters. It highlights ballet troupes in conflict with rival managers and the bout of Jem Ward the English boxer, plus athletic feats by Charles Bullock and a rowboat voyage to New York.
At Walnut and Water streets last night about 10 o clock officer Simac was attacked by a mob of twelve to fifteen men. He was shot under the right arm and chest and badly beaten. Two other officers were pummeled as they attempted to help. One man snatched a citizen’s hat and threatened him with a revolver to prevent alarm. Camac is in critical condition at Pennsylvania Hospital. Three attackers were arrested and jailed. The incident marks a second such outrage in the same area within a week.
A Hillsboro Republican gathering at the fair grounds drew large crowds despite heavy rains. Hon John Sherman spoke nearly two hours on Reconstruction platforms taxes and finances. John A Smith defended Republican principles amid a cordial exchange with Nelson Barrere. The Hillsboro Cornet Band played, Sherman announced tour stops, and a new Hillsboro cornet band wagon display was unveiled.
A fragment notes that transport to Lexington Station enabled reaching home several hours sooner than 1AM. The text mentions Shack liv and the station as key points but lacks clear entities or dates to expand.
A soldier Gleason escaped the Newport Barracks guardhouse after being confined for desertion. Local notes include a Hubbard report on Newport public schools with 1,455 enrolled, 1,077 average belonging, 91 percent attendance in Newport, and other district figures amid mentions of petty crime and municipal affairs.
The late Democratic Legislature, meeting in Ohio, endured the longest session yet, earning $5 per day—$4 more than home wages—and left underfunded, accusing lawmakers of showing only a pretence of retrenchment while leaving idiots and lunatics inadequately funded.
A New York gathering of tobacco manufacturers received a note from Deputy Commissioner Harland saying the 10 percent discount on other stamps cannot be allowed on tobacco stamps. Resolutions urged no gain use except for manufacturing the same, condemning dealers selling in original packages. A Western-bound mail train car fire near Bethlehem damaged three hundred bags of mail matter, including six tons of newspapers.
Montgomery August 20 the Democratic Electoral Ticket was nominated by the State Convention for the State at large George Goldthwait and Peter M Cox. Districts list candidates with alternates, reflecting lively city meeting with large turnout and speeches by ex Governor Watts Alexander White J F Morgan and others.
A Chinese Embassy reception greeted the party in Boston on August 20. Mayor Shurtleff and Mr. Burlingame spoke as a 170 strong escort of cavalry accompanied the visitors to city events. An official levee was planned at Farnell Hall and a grand banquet at the St James Hotel the next day. Later the embassy hosted city officials at the Parker House dining hall.
In Cotoneia on August 20 the Senate passed a bill authorizing the Governor to seize bank assets to the exclusion of foreign holders, valued at nearly half a million. A Randolph bill would permit state possession of arms and equipment. The measure also includes organizing the State police into a permanent force.
In Toronto on August 20, the Adams Express robbers face examination before the Pelle this afternoon. Putnam Brown of the Hudson River Railroad identified two prisoners Charles Eakson and Morton as those who entrapped and bound him to rob the safe. another witness testified. The case will be resumed to-morrow.
The Colfax party travels through Hot Springs and Middle Park then over Raymond Pass at 15 400 feet and Bowlder Pass at 15 000 feet, returning in a driving snow storm.
The cattle disease has appeared in America town with seven or eight deaths. Two men who skinned the dead animals were inoculated with the virus. Cattle have died at Sing Sing from the disease. The Health Board decided to establish a cattle quarantine near the stockyards and restrict cattle into the city. Inspectors are reinforced and no cattle will be admitted until examined. quarantine will extend to all slaughtering uses.
The Bulletin reports on Pett ation upheaval, noting temporary inconveniences for Sennen and that the Allentown Rolling Mill Company holds $200,000 in capital and a surplus cushioning any damage. It adds Cabot’s friends are reassured he did not misuse his presidential role to influence operations. During his disappearance, securities worth 5,000 were released to the executive.
A selected eleven from England will sail from Liverpool September 7 and arrive in New York mid month. They will play two New York twenty twos, then matches in Montreal with Canadian clubs, then Boston and Philadelphia teams, before possible games in New York.
Heavy rains threatened failure of the Hillsboro Republican gathering but about three thousand people attended. Senator Sherman arrived and spoke with praise for Highland and the platform, emphasizing Reconstruction and party platforms, with John Sherman delivering a lengthy addressed at the Fair Grounds before cheering and support for Grant and Colfax.
The Chicago Board of Health to-day ordered a cattle quarantine near the Union Stock Yards to stop sale and slaughter of diseased cattle. A strict inspection regime will be enforced. cases of a murder on shipboard and a noted burglar arrest are also reported among the items.
A homicide occurred on board the schooner Japan near Lake Street Bridge with the mate Peter Harrison alleged to have killed sailor Christopher Ryerson. Harrison, an U S Navy member, is under arrest awaiting examination. Detectives arrested Joe Brown and Mary Miller for burglary. jewelry and valuables were recovered from their possession. Brown is accused of a prior murder near St Louis.
The United States ships Savannah and Macedonian arrived at Annapolis this morning with Midshipmen aboard, returning from their practice cruise. Special Dispatch to Caciunast Times, Wasuixortex, August 2.
Wasurxoron August 20 The President states that Geo Legislature ratified the fourteenth amendment to the United States. Reports to the Post Office Department suggest the Post Office will approve changes to the new invention rains the site countries and reduce postage on loan pamphlets. Negotiations proceed between United States and France for more liberal mail exchange.
Local brief notes an event in Bremen with a salied or salied style around noon. Details are scarce in the readable text but indicate a scheduled activity or gathering tied to the city.
Moxtooxxry Alabama reports the Democratic State Convention has nominated their electoral ticket. A mass meeting will be held and a torent procession is planned for the day.
Unclear OCR reports the arrival of La Macedonia from Madci amid tense Port Fortress activity. The fragment hints at a vessel or group named La Macedonia reaching the port, with Segue and Pudest referenced in terse terms. Further readable details are unavailable.
In this city a life size statue of Major General Sedgwick is cast in bronze at the local bronze works, depicting a scene at West Point. The process and studio work are described as the figure comes together for display.
An old advertisement touts Phalon's Paphian Lotion as a beauty and skin remedy. It claims to remove eruptions and improve the complexion for ladies, presenting itself as a reliable treatment from the Nursery era.
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