25 Aug 1874
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1874
Page
1
Fragmentary text mentions a person named Sayler and a Senator Thurman with uncertainty about suitability for a position. The source is incomplete, containing casual quotes and stray phrases that do not form a clear event or outcome. No verifiable dates, places, or organizational names are available.
The Daily Times reports in Chillicothe that Judge W H Safford surprised Democratic members by stating a Supreme Judge candidacy at the upcoming convention. The article notes his previous crusade speech as a campaign reward and previews internal party reactions.
O Carter reports Joseph Hammond won the Sixth Ward Council seat by 55 votes over Roberts. Rev. Thomas Collett and Rev. Mr. Richards of local churches end their terms with the Cincinnati Conference meeting tomorrow in Wilmington. A Dayton View arson case and a large Embury picnic with county Grangers are noted.
A special election will be held in Jeffersonville this Saturday to fill a vacancy on the city council. Five council members' seats are open, with voters choosing the replacements in the targeted ward.
Fragmentary OCR note reports a group of personnel under waterwork or military duty, with phrases indicating return to duty after a perilous incident. Names and precise roles are unreadable, but the text signals a restart of duties following a drown event.
The Courier Journal notes Lovuisvi Lis on August 24 with brief coverage of events or mentions in the local paper, highlighting the individual's appearance or action on that date.
A fragmented report notes a British captain suspended amid tensions. It discusses Moran expedition prep, potential war moves, disastrous floods, and a telegraph opening, with references to Pacific mail arrivals from Hong Kong, trade conditions with Core nations, and a Public Works study group forming in Kobe.
Caen news notes that about 200 Republican Carlist supporters marching to relief were captured by royal authorities. Prefects in southern France report urgent measures to curb arms sales to Carlists, amid heightened security and political tension.
Government issues order expelling or relocating Spanish refugees. Authority unspecified. Details scarce in readable text.
Fragmentary notes describe an August 24 scene in New Hampshire involving Bercher, a legal matter in a Littleton law office, and statements from a Mrs Sosue about alleged truthfulness. The text references Miss Sosue, a hockey mention, and a courtroom discussion over a servant allegation, with counsel Thomas Ga,e York present.
A notice from Returns County Democratic Convention outlines backing for Baxter in the upcoming gubernatorial election. The document directs party members to support Baxter at the state level during the forthcoming vote.
A dispute between Burt Heller, a Kramer House bartender, and Deputy C.8. Marshal James W. Doggett escalated to violence on a morning street scene. Heller assaulted Doggett with a shovel, then was shot by Robert Doggett, the marshal’s son, after Heller briefly attacked again. Heller died at home a few hours later. Heller leaves a wife and two children. Teibet was arrested and jailed.
Special Dispatch reports night shootout after arrest tumult near Chatham street. Officer John Weimer dies of wounds, suspect H K Hillon under arrest. Two bystanders Samuel Walters Isaac J Stewert killed by Panhandle express at Oakdale Station. State Democratic Convention opens with race for supreme judgeship led by Judge Ludlow and H P Rows. nomination expected to be hard fought.
Special Dispatch reports Postmaster Jewell leaves tonight with his commission for Long Branch and will accompany the President on the City of Pekin from New York to Newport to open duty September first. Alabama politicians say Republicans expect a 10,000 to 15,000 vote margin, the contest shaping up as the most desperate and embittered, with control of the state and judiciary at stake for six years.
Special Dispatch to the Times reports Dr Gustave Recsteiner died of heart disease on August 21. He reportedly asked his wife not to bury him for eight days if he died suddenly, inspired by a recent dream of dying suddenly and being buried alive. His brother is arriving from Chinois tonight amid beliefs of a trance.
The fragmented record notes Cuicabo a five and a Democratic convention meeting at Van We Springer. Details are unclear due to missing text but indicate a political gathering with participants and a venue named Van We Springer.
The Fairchild brothers John and James C. F. Fairchild lived near Yreka and aided Captain Jack’s fight. Uncle Jimmy Fairchild, famed for his war record, witnessed Captain Jack’s killings and later died after a team accident on his brother’s ranch. His testimony linked to the massacre era remains a historical note in California frontier history.
The Cincinnati Exposition opens September 2 and runs through October 3 with strong exhibitor demand for space. Directors work to coordinate the event while attendees anticipate improvements and a lively display of offerings.
On the river above Moscow a conflict arose between Christ Marks, a white deck hand, and James Fowler, a fifteen year old colored deck sweeper. Fowler fired after being dismissed. a pistol was drawn during a scuffle, hitting Marks in the leg and forcing his removal to a nearby home before arrest. Both men live in New Richmond.
In the Police Court this afternoon Marchadt and Jary Beejauta Guiou and Louisa Johnson were tried for robbing a man named John Kain of a watch on New street near Sycamore. Kain was enticed by Guiou to meet on Fifth avenue and his loss. Guiou and Louisa Johnson were found guilty. The jury, after deliberation, returned a verdict of guilty. Judge Marchant imposed six months imprisonment in the house of correction and $200 costs for each, the entire sentence keeping the defendants in prison nearly fourteen months each.
A special dispatch from the Daily Times notes the District Senatorial Convention met at 2 PM. After committee reports, Wm. Mer and W. Wallace of Franklin faced off, Pickaway County cast 26 votes for blank, Franklin Miller received nearly all remaining votes, and Miller was declared the nominee. Miller declined the usual thanks, causing most Pickaway delegates to depart.
Special Dispatch reports a three story flouring mill in Charlestown burned last night. Fire started in the engine room. four hundred bushels of wheat and five barrels of flour lost. No fire department. Mill insured for six thousand and one hundred dollars. Owners are New York underwriters.
In Stainerreto Iru on August 25 the convention called by the Democratic State Central Committee faced a sparse turnout. The day may pass without organization as delegates await tomorrow’s regular convention. A mass meeting is under way with General Singleton of Quincy delivering an address.
Cincinnati officials were formally received at Independence Hall by President Downing of the Selecc Council. They were driven through the park, visited the Zoological Gardens and Centennial Building, dined at Strawberry Manor, and later planned travel to New York and Boston.
New York August 23 The Emigration Board estimates that 13500 immigrants will be about. In 1873 the figure was 265,518 with £874 15,000 decrease 135,513.
From Westchester County Pennsylvania on August 25 the Republican Convention nominated Washington Townsend for Congress from the Seventh district.
The Monongahela at Brownsville is rising with 7 feet 6 inches and the Allegheny at Owl City is falling 2 feet 1 inch. The Salt Valley leaves for beginnings tonight. The Democratic Convention meets here tomorrow with many strangers in town and a caucus planned for tonight.
Maine Senator Lot Morrill and Speaker Blaine toured a Saratoga gambling scene sighting a grand room where cards and rouge were played. They described a reception with well dressed men and ladies, heavy betting, and some intoxication during a discussion about a potential third term.
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