03 Dec 1868
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1868
Page
1
A Memphis association promotes temperance and education with a six story new building on Fourth Avenue featuring a large library and gymnasium. It operates branches including a Wooster Street outpost for colored youth and plans free annual lectures, aiming to guide young men toward virtuous lives and professional advancement.
Thursday observed as day of thanksgiving with business houses closed. In the afternoon the cornerstone of a new Baptist church was laid. Captain William Forrest, arrested at the race track for shooting officer Schoke, appeared before the magistrate on Friday morning as the evidence presented by Griffith was reviewed.
Philadelphia letter reports a ten day public focus on the Haskell insanity suit. Adelaide Haskell sues on behalf of the Commonwealth alleging repeated hospitalizations and escapes from 1866 to 186? with physicians testifying to mental unsoundness. Defense cites witnesses asserting sound mind as proceedings continue amid local theater panic.
The article notes Horace Guextex and the Rev Henny Wanp Bercies training for a New York championship, with bets and forfeits posted by Gregnxy and Brxciten. It mentions Mixe McCoonx at Hoboken, and a Plymouth Church parishioner dispute over Brecar r, while disputing Gov Hahn’s oath and a rebel flag incident in New Orleans.
A New York Mail opinion faults dry goods clerks for overfamiliar behavior in Broadway stores. The discussion notes that some clerks pursue customers aggressively, turning away ladies and prompting debate about proper conduct in retail environments.
Fragmentary text mentions a phrase about a Jewish beggar in New York, with unclear context and no identifiable event or sources to confirm details.
The report describes electors meeting at state capitals to cast votes for president and vice president. General Busk was chosen to fill a vacancy, with various electors and messages mentioned. Multiple states produce votes for Grant and Colfax, with votes tallied and letters sent urging Horace Greeley.
In London observers note Prime Minister Disraeli’s potential resignation as the government faces a vote or shift. The dispatch summarizes an anticipated ministry address and reactions, citing the political climate and ongoing debates over policy. The summary reflects telegraph style reporting from the Atlantic cable, with emphasis on the government’s stance and possible shifts.
Springfield Illinois reports on the Cattle Commissioners Convention with Dr Hiram Edward Humes and A B of Pennsylvania plus Norton Townsend of Iowa leading deliberations. A substitute plan seeks three members to act and seek Congressional funds while debates focus on disease prevention and cattle import policies amid a large assembly of state delegates and a law draft committee.
Senator Morton of Indiana writes to The World defending his stance on currency policy. He recalls his Senate positions on specie payments and the return to gold standard, arguing that legal tender notes are compatible with those views. He urges government focus on payment of obligations and warns against delaying specie payment.
EST INDIES Havana December 2 The stagnation in trade is evident and merchants refuse to make advances on their accounts as prospects for business remain bleak amid cautious markets and cautious lending by lenders.
Bostox December 2 The Ni Tem Convention was largely attended by figures including Hon. Henry Wilkes Gen Rockingham and others. The speakers urged reenactment of the prohibitory law and signaled strong intent to push the subject at the opening of the next session.
In morning a committee of the council met with Watch World invitation. Members accompany a potential ejectors group. Tomorrow he goes to Lawce aere shown disongh ties mills.
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