29 Aug 1874
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1874
Page
1
A quirky snippet recounts a talk among friends about a snake encounter. Anecdotes imagine a serpent with fangs and a coffin with a plow, while casual remarks hint at fear and curiosity about dangerous creatures. The fragment preserves a local tone and curious detail without fully coherent event.
OCR fragment mentions vote in November and names like Lee Baestines, 1672, and a vague reference to a united thousand ama. Contains unclear, partial items and no clear event or actions to confirm.
In Plymouth Church last night Prof Rossiter W Raymond claimed only he and a few others possess true knowledge of Beecher Tilton and Tilton confessions. He cited July 3 1870 statements and a revived inside view of Mrs Tilton and Henry Ward Beecher relations with Timely references to the Independent and a controversial letter.
San Francisco August 29 Gen John F Miller, after declining a brief term for commander, has accepted the appointment to lead the California battalion in the coastal defense task force at the National Gold Bank.
The New York grocery report notes mixed prices for corn and amber products, with bids at 110 to 122 and 115 for different grades. Freights remain dull, with No 1 mixed and other commodities trading at modest rates amid a steadier overall tone.
Special Dispatch reports a Wayne County Democratic mass convention in Centerville on August 29 with about five hundred delegates from every township. James Elder presided as debate over nominating the Granger convention's choices led to strong opposition. A committee from each township will report at 1 o clock, with predictions of a stormy session and potential twelve tickets for Wayne County.
An Ohio county probate matter centers on Thomas McGonigie, successor to George Hoeffer, with Isaac Matson as judge. The disturbing account details McGonigie’s alleged lunatic transport profits, certificates, and a lengthy critique of his duties and ethics. Public record excerpts reveal the court’s authority and the deputy clerk’s signatures in a 1874 document.
Special Dispatch to the Daily Times reports the convention convened in Hamitox Anguat. By noon the first round concluded, Dr Clawson of Middletown elected temporary chairman, Thos Jee named secretary, Squire Ogle as assistant. Committees from each faction approved. credentials and permanent organization set. The body adjourned to 1 30 PM.
A damaged OCR fragment describes Cee Puthoff involved with his family in Cincinnati. It mentions Henry, sidelee, whisky, and a violent incident causing injury leading Dr Reams to sew wounds. It notes a cruel act toward a wife and choking a son. Details are unclear and uncertain.
Special Dispatch to the Daily Times from Columbia dated August 29 reports the County Republican Convention met in the morning and decided to endorse Jesse Apbet for treasurer and Wrena Auditor, with John T. Clark for Treasurer. Delegates were elected to the State Convention.
The Edinburg eview notes how infant necks appear short and heads dominate height, contrasting Egyptian and Greek works. It traces canon changes from Egyptian to Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian orders, citing Polycleitus and Phidias, with parallels in temple proportions and Mausoleum frieze figures.
The authors declare defense of white rights against radical opponents who disenfranchise and plunder the state through registration tricks and ballot stuffing. They pledge to end corrupt laws and corrupt courts used to oppress the white race and to challenge ongoing injustice.
An 1800s report details a brutal mutiny aboard the Italian vessel Napoleon Camarero from Macao to Callao. Forty crew, 663 coolies, and 8,000 packets of fireworks faced a violent revolt as prisoners seized weapons, set fires, and killed sailors before the captain abandoned ship with remaining crew.
The text describes houses with roof built bays and flowered roofs, noting a bay window on the roof as the height of style. A young lady with azure eyes stands in the roof bay watching for her beau, presenting a picturesque, fashionable scene.
August 29 at Hamillrox delegates convened after dinner for nominations. Berry won the first ballot for commissioner with 60 votes, Brown and Randall 17, later made unanimous. David Sample emerged as candidate on fifth ballot, Jacob Matthias named for Library Director on first ballot, and sixteen contenders vied for Recorder amid absence of one pledge.
Curtis wins the two mile sing serull race in 14 37 as seven boats start the three mile row. The Argonaut crew from New Jersey takes the par three mile event with a time of 25 524.
The August 29 event at Lone Brasxen saw Julius Colt win the first mile race. Audubon claimed the feature, with times noted as 4:93.5 and 1:50.1 for related performances.
In New York on August 22 the Plymouth Committee has not yet decided when to hold the public test. The note indicates ongoing planning with no firm date set.
A Cleveland correspondent notes fashionable ladies around Putin Bay, highlighting Miss Dora Bridge ford of Louisville and Miss Mattie Brace of Covington. Describes Miss Washington as a coquettish cousin to a national hero and praises Mrs Desler of Columbus and Mrs John Taylor of Newport as beloved figures amid social chatter.
A Rural New Yorker essay praises well kept villages and tidy homes. It contrasts neat cottag es with cluttered backyards filled with junk, lamenting misplaced pride and the impact of disorder on travelers and domestic life.
Prominent Cincinnati gentleman, aged 78, afflicted with spasmodic urethral stricture and kidney bladder inflammation, recounts long illness and futile treatments. After reading of cures, he used Sersa paribian Resolvent Ready Relief and Pills. Within three days he reports great relief and improved health. Price listed as $1 per bottle.
An advertisement touts Radway’s Ready Relief as a universal pain remedy. It claims effects within one to twenty minutes, curing pain from various organs and congestion and immediately aiding rheumatic, infirm, and prostrated cases regardless of severity.
The Eighth Annual reunion of the Society of Hersay of Cumberland will be held at Cal. invited to attend. Companies arranging to attend have been asked to reserve seats and arrange transport at reduced rates for attendees.
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