24 Aug 1872
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1872
Page
1
Dispatch suggests voters support Grant after pardon papers for four Ku Gia individuals. Article notes their likely influence on the presidential choice and references a political shift amid August events.
Special Dispatches report a large audience at City Hall as Hon. Samuel Shellebarger, Ohio’s orator, delivers a forceful speech first delivered in Springfold on the 12th. Arion Clee Club adds stirring songs to the political event.
The Democratic County Convention met in Becker Hall at 10 30 this morning and elected Col E A Parrott as permanent Chairman with Col Wa Bransel and L Jones as vice presidents. Proceedings adjourned to reconvene at 2 P M.
Fragmentary line shows a test interview in Ma wicki? New Jersey on August 24 referencing Senator O'Brien and Caarie. Details are unclear but indicates a political interview context and location. Entities include New Jersey and August with names O'Brien and Caarie.
Henry Wilson delivers a speech in New York on August 24 addressing African Americans and urging progress. The passage notes a public gathering at a hotel and a celebratory tone amid political events.
A man about twenty five was found with one lead discharged. No reason is given for the act. The verdict declared he shot himself.
A proposal to turn the campaign into a monster demonstration surfaces as organizers seek a dramatic display to rally support, with planners aiming to attract wide attention and media coverage.
A Martinsburg dispatch reports enough returns to show the Constitution defeated in West Virginia by about two to three thousand votes, with Jacobs, Independent, winning by the same margin. The story notes a qualification concerning a person named White.
New York reports floods in Buenos Ayres area, inundating Para and Rio de Janeiro regions. Walls of business houses undermined, a large house floated away, two bridges washed out, and a church facade collapsed. Sixty houses flooded along the Ditnia riverbanks, many animals drowned, inhabitants fled by boat. Waters are said to be abating though widespread suffering continues in Para and Rio. The Amazon overflow adds to the distress with thousands affected though full details are unavailable.
The Board of Arbitration met at noon in Gungva. M Staempn favored an adjournment until Tuesday for a grand musical festival expected to draw 20,000 attendees. Sir Roundell Palmer pressed for continued work and adjourned only till Monday. A later note says a 4 million pound damages award to the United States is premature and secrecy will be kept until an official decision.
The Salt Lake Herald reports forthcoming Indies council with Gen Morrow to discuss government failings and ration shortages. Sioux City dispatch notes a steamer Fort Sally rescued but no further news, while talks target White River and a pre year departure from the reserve.
A police officer in New York and California faces implications tied to a five thousand dollar matter. The report notes cross jurisdictional involvement and potential legal action.
Fragmentary report notes a disputed movement near Villas and mentions Havana overrun by figures linked to murders and unspecified veritesson. Text is garbled with missing names and details.
A St. Louis city bulletin notes extreme heat with high humidity on August 24. Reports describe several sunstroke incidents, urging residents to seek shade, hydrate, and limit outdoor activity during peak sun hours. Local clinics note upticks in heat related cases.
The text notes rising river levels by 16 inches in 24 hours, then falling 6 inches by 6 PM. It mentions Eddyville at 6 PM and Belle Vergon at 9 PM. References to August and other garbled data appear, but the measurable river movements and times are readable.
Secretary Delano ill in Washington. Grace Darling sails from Freeport Sound with cargo amid busy East Coast reports. Juliet Theta Phi adjourns to Louisville for Anguer Lara event. Lizzie Saath charged with homicide in Cleveland. James Dineles, Boston native, suicides in New Orleans. Briggs House newsboys picnic in Chicago. Leavenworth and Denver railroad ties completed near Helbe. Japanese ship Fa Ja Quance arrives San Francisco from Hong Kong with a consignment of tens. fleet vessel in American port.
Report notes several convicted diamond thieves sentenced to long terms while Shenandoosh yesterday entered Havre harbor. Other fragments describe Drogheda tensions and favorable African diamond field reports with residents welcoming Alexis.
A brief note lists nominees K. Luttrel and W. W. Wilshire for the third districts of California and Arkansas respectively. The fragment suggests party affiliations and district designations, indicating ongoing nomination processes.
Reports note meetings of the Grant and G Clubs at Reichrath’s Hall with plans for good speaking. A Sunday service is scheduled at St Philip’s tomorrow at 4 pm. Work on a Mill Creek bridge from Thane avenue to the Marietta Railroad is cited as improving town access, with community support urged for a public market and other improvements near Blue Rock Street opposite the new Roman Catholic Church.
A garbled Milford report recalls talk of the Pel See O Sa and Coneremaen elects for the Third seein. The local reporter will depart soon and a temporary interim is mentioned. The Gat ia news wall and freelegites are referenced amid unclear details.
A garbled passage describes a mid day incident in a southern city area involving a German family and a windlass. Details are obscured, with several words missing or mangled and no clear outcome or names established.
The Day ton post office lists unclaimed letters for the week ending August 2. In court, Andrew Lutz’s assault case against Andrew Nappenberger was dismissed after amicable settlement, and Clarence Downing was sent to the House of Refuge after a conviction for incorrigibility.
The Republican Executive Committee met at Hopkins' building this morning with Governor Noyes present. He praised the Indiana Ohio and Maine tours, predicting Republican triumphs and urging strong October effort.
At Hopkins Hall this morning Lib eral Republicans met thirty two persons to act on the Executive Committee business. They discharged old Campaign Committees and agreed on joint committees with three Liberal and four Democratic members, plus four Liberals and three Democrats for Finance and Printing. Emerson named to notify Democrats. Sixth Ward contest referred to voters. Ninth Ward committee member retained. meeting adjourned after routine business.
The Hamilton County Democratic Executive Committee met at Augs Club House with President John A Peters and Secretary present. They read minutes, discussed merging with Liberal Republicans, and adopted a resolution. A Conference Committee led by McCarthy Matthews Needer Hugh and Weber was tasked to organize joint committees after a conference with Liberals. Col L A Harris expected to be chosen President.
Special dispatch from Columbus reports a Franklin County Republican convention adopting a resolution to nominate a county ticket through the County Executive Committee. Delegates voiced strong support for Grant and Wilson, predicting peace and prosperity if elected and warning that Greeley would bring distress. Ex Governor Hayes toured the city and predicted Ohio would favor Grant, blaming Greeley’s dwindling strength on shifting workingmen. Also reported is a terrible rape case involving a man with four wives and a child eight years old, with the child finally revealing abuse. authorities arrested the child's parents.
Washington August 1. General Williams rules Congress must appropriate funds to contract for postal cards under the 1872 act. The Postmaster General cannot use future payments or exceed yearly appropriations. He states no contract for cards can be made until after December Congress meets and funds are provided.
In Hillsboro Ohio this morning around 2, Mrs. McBride, a widow, woke to burglars searching her home. She fought one intruder, taking a blow to the face from a blunt weapon, while her two eldest daughters shouted for help. The assailants escaped as two young men, Neal Harris and Anthony Davis, were later arrested on suspicion. Mrs. McBride is hospitalized with potentially dangerous wounds. A Lynchburg rally and special train for the band are announced for Monday evening.
An August 24 bulletin from Washington outlines probabilities of southeasterly and southwesterly winds, cloudy water, and likely rain from Kentucky to the Great Lakes region by Sunday morning. It notes weather extending from Pennsylvania to New England with increasing cloudiness and rain toward the Northeast, and clear to partly cloudy conditions elsewhere.
Special Dispatch reports William Geragan, late of Company D, 96th Infantry, was lured to a dead-fall on Tilinoia Street and robbed of nearly $200 in discharge money. A Parke County runaway couple, Thomas 8 and Annie M. Looker, wed hastily here. Democrats discuss Louisville Convention and Hoadly's speech as they weigh backing Connor for votes.
Madrid reports government anxiety over potential provincial uprisings near the border. Authorities tighten measures to prevent French aid and possible disorder as Cortes elections approach, with expectant support for the government and minimal Republican turnout anticipated.
Free telegrams from Belfast this morning claim Lospex and Auzad clashed in Beleast with several severe encounters between parties. Dispatch confirmations from the press are not yet available.
Angus Geerva reports that the Board of Arbitration members and their families, except Alexander Cockburn and Jacob Sinewplli, dined with Mr. and Mrs. Bancroft Davis. Mrs. Davis hosted a reception with a brilliant company. Rooms were festooned with flags and gardens illuminated. Many residents decorated their houses for the occasion.
A wealthy city woman was found dead in her home with a severe cut to the forehead and a hanging position by a water feature. Her husband reported the incident to police and is under suspicion of involvement. The case remains under investigation as authorities assess motives and evidence.
Special dispatches report the river receding at Browns ville with 2 feet depth changes, clear weather, and stationary levels at both points. Cargo movements include barges for the Mississippi Transportation Company and arrivals such as John A. Wood at New Orleans and Arkansas Belle at Evansville, with various vessels listed and weather described as clear and warm.
Charles A. Spence, sole occupant of his Avondale home, woke to two burglars a black man and a white man. He fired as they shot him twice once in the left hand and again in the left arch. He returned fire wounding the white man and the black man dropped a box of cigars before fleeing. Spence sought help from Capt. Hale and dressed his wounds. The injuries are described as light and not dangerous.
A horticultural weekly meeting notes a sparse attendance and discusses the Colorado potato beetle outbreak on late potatoes. Mr. Finch of Indian Hill reports his crop heavily damaged and describes methods to kill and cover beetles before plowing and hoeing, noting the beetles may reappear if not controlled now.
Special Dispatch to the Times and Chronicle from Washington reports United States District Attorney Wharton and Jamey Speed of Louisville arrived to seek and oppose an injunction. They aim to stop canal interference with coastal improvements by the Government. Judge Miller’s location delayed proceedings, with plans to travel to New York for argument if needed.
Special Dispatch reports at Colliersville the situation remains tense after six to seven negro leaders were arrested and taken to a neighboring county. Whites’ action sparked fear among the Negroes and some planned rescues, though Sheriff Curry kept order and no outbreak had occurred by 2:50 PM.
A Special Dispatch reports the county Democratic Convention nominated John Stephens for Infirmary Director on the first ballot Jacob Kuhns as Coroner Jonathan Harshman for County Commissioner Dennis Dwyer was renominated as Probate Judge Captain Wm Patton was chosen Sheriff H D Lambach as Treasurer Louis J Jones from Soldiers Home as Clerk of the Court by acclamation The Liberals expressed disappointment and the ticket compared unfavorably to the Republicans The meeting adjourned without enthusiasm.
In Trektos New Jersey August 24 the State Convention of Democrats held a brief morning session. Samuel J Bayard delivered a speech declaring that every Democrat would be represented at Louisville. The convention favored repudiation of the Baltimore Convention and pledged to rally around Louisville nominees. Committees on permanent organization resolutions and to nominate delegates were appointed and adjourned until afternoon.
New York bank records appear unclear with Angus age 24 and Stanley’s account showing a large debit of 1 598 dollars amid inconsistent entries. The Sun’s report and the bark statement cast doubt on the veracity of the bank balance.
At a meeting of pork packers in the Directors' room, a committee was formed appointing B P Hutchinson John J Henock Asa Dow Joseph Armour I Murphy C M Culbertson H Milward Gilbert Pryor and George Stewart to attend the Packers' Convention in Cincinnati on November 18.
The Straight Out Democratic Club of the District of Columbia appointed two delegates to the Louisville convention and approved resolutions supporting Charles O'Conor for the presidency. A later note reports Frederick Parrow, keeper of the Mystic Hotel in Maiden, arrested for chloroform-related crime.
Special Dispatch reports Ohio river conditions with barges passing Mount Clair and Kanawha Belle. Oriole bound for Pomeroy and Portsmouth, Fashion praised after Captain Scott tested the newboat. River falls slowly as Captains McAllister and Morgen fail to buy Chesapeake.
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