09 Dec 1872
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1872
Page
1
The article notes that crews were aboard the harbor and rescued while the steamship Cambria has arrived out. It emphasizes a successful rescue near the harbor and the Cambria's arrival.
From Cape of Good Hope advices by mail comes news of a severe interior battle between the Kreli people and Tambookies in which the Tambookies were defeated and 400 to 1000 were slain. Many natives fought with Enfield and other European arms.
The president seeks full information on Cuba as he weighs ending the Spaniards and Cubans conflict. Delano will sail for Havana soon to assess status and report back, despite poor health. France signals Thiers may need concessions. Washburne accompanies Blaine as he travels later in December.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe the fourth annual report of the Indian Commissioners. It references legislation, reflections on a new system, and expectations tied to peace and changes in life for whites and Indians, with unclear further details.
An imperfect report from New York on December 9 records a speaker defending the French Communist cause, praising their dignity before the world and denouncing barbarities against Communists as a disgrace to humanity. The fragment notes actions toward Cham imprisoned for shooting.
New York December 9 report urges immigration from Cuba noting large numbers of UBA and Pur-.
BaltivoRe December 9 fragmentary report notes an event with unclear details. Names and places are unreadable, but the piece hints at a local occurrence or ceremony. Further readable context is unavailable in the surviving text.
A New Orleans committee reports to President Grant from the Louisiana General Assembly urging federal support to maintain civil government against governor Warmoth’s forces. The message details orders banning state access, notes the U.S. Marshal's role, and requests central authority while condemning self constituted agents. Reports from December 9 describe awaiting federal action and a planned dispatch to Washington to present the city’s stance.
The text notes an impending Monday action to arrest absent members for contempt, prompting a decisive issue. It mentions Warmothite resistance to arbitrary power, with a pledge to avoid violence while pursuing legal power and settlement on the same day.
Special Dispatch reports burglars entered B. E. Senith’s Columbus residence this morning and robbed it of a gold watch silverware and clothing valued at a considerable amount.
A fire last night destroyed Hadder's clothing store and nine or ten adjoining shops in Ottawa. Loss estimated at 40 000 dollars. Alexander Morris gazetted Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba and the Northwest.
Captain Douglas of the Pacific Mail steamer Guatemala blames Third Officer Parker for miscalculations that left eight knots an hour instead of six. The shipwrecked crew, after talking to Leper Indians who refused aid, seized the chief to obtain provisions and a guide to Salina Cruz near Oaxaca. The American consular agent at Oaxaca refused aid, and private citizen efforts prevented greater hardship for the crew and passengers.
Special Dispatches from CuaReston and Evansville describe river stages near stationary to slight rises, with cold clear weather and light snow in parts. Listings include arrivals and departures such as Arkansas Helle and W. J. Lewis, and cargo moves like 400 bales of cotton aboard Idlewild.
The Worcester library reopened for its 61st session on a Sunday. Reports note regional turmoil with outbreaks in Kansas and Missouri towns as political conventions in Boston nominate Henry Pierce for mayor. George N W Curtis of New York chaired a social association, while New York businessmen urge Congress to abolish or reduce the tax on bread to boost home manufacture. Thomas L Stewart, a shorthand reporter once from Toronto and Chicago, was found dead in St. Louis, with the cause unknown.
Local circulation said families along the St Paul and Sioux City line between Windom and Le Sueur Mars faced fuel shortages as blockades hindered wood and coal supply. Reports claimed the railroad line from Sioux City to Windom reopened, with coal sage to settlers. Governor Austin departed for Worthington to assess state aid needs for fuel and possible relocation.
A press rumor claims 364 U S railroads only 104 pay dividends with 200 never paying anything to stockholders. The San Francisco Bulletin notes Pacific railroads never paid dividends yet magnates grow rich in six to eight years. It cites lawsuits seeking 5 to 10 million dollars alleged to have been taken from Erie stockholders.
A fragment notes a measurement of wings at 82 inches from tip to tip near Marneff, Brussels, implying a reported creature sighting or artifact. The text is incomplete but records the numeric wingspan linked to a location in Belgium.
Appletons Journal discusses Noah Morrison and Robert Brassey as England s wealthiest heirs. Morrison built a vast real estate empire centered at Basildon Park and a London gallery, leaving incomes to sons totaling hundreds of thousands yearly. Brassey earned wealth from railway contracts and diversified into large family fortunes, with sons serving as notable MPs. Both men lived frugal lives and avoided political office despite immense riches.
St Louis Republican reports eight months of ammoniacal manufacture in Mt Lewis from gas-water. Ammonia-rich effluent treated to extract ammonia. first sulphate of ammonia sold well with demand beyond capacity. Product shipped across Mississippi Valley, to the Alleghenies, Charleston SC, New Orleans. Ammonia valued for chemistry, medicines, bleaching, colorwork, and cleaning. sulphate mainly used as fertilizer, notably with fossil phosphates in South Carolina. Production boosts profits. future shipments expand to worn soils and crop cycles nationwide.
A large Krenholm factory in Estonia faced a work stoppage as workers fled due to brutal discipline, long hours, and poor sanitary conditions causing cholera deaths. After authorities intervened, strikes persisted and 35 workers faced trial. sentences ranged from four to eight years hard labor for most.
Coal buyers reduce purchases in Northumberland as demand wanes even after a 5s per ton price reduction. The report notes industry output and employment effects, with workers facing reduced demand for steam coal amid market tightening.
Count Von Low Austrianister of Finance is shown to have submitted his resignation, which has been accepted. The move follows announcements from government officials and reflects a leadership transition in the finance ministry. The exact date of acceptance and potential successor were not disclosed in the readable text.
A panic-stricken congregation faces the impact of a powerful gale described as great and foreign in origin. Reports note doors rattling, windows shattering, and worshippers seeking safety as the storm rages. Local authorities urge calm and caution.
Reports from England describe a severe gale with lightning and rain causing widespread property damage. Vessels ashore near Cork Harbor, and three pinnacles of St Thomas Church destroyed during worship. Repairs slow in North England. Bethel Fair opens in Newport with charity aims and a two week run. admission twenty five cents, children ten. season tickets $1 available.
The Fusion legislators assemble at Lyceum Mall under guard. Deputy Marshal serves restraining orders as officials, reporters, and allies enter. Darvall and Flanders attend the House floor. Vigers, former clerk, arrested to prevent roll call in the Conservative House. Senate remains doubtful.
In the House Banks offered a bill to increase the President salary to 2650,000 per year as part of Sumper's Civil Rights Bill. A motion to table failed 75 ayes to 112 nays. The bill was referred to the Committee on Revision of the Laws. A adjournment from Friday the 20th to January 5th was approved. In the Senate the conference report on the Ohio River Bridge Bill was agreed to. The House adopted the conference report at its last session.
A Memphis dispatch reports the steamer Allen, bound for Jack, wrecked five miles above Duvall's Bluff at nine o'clock last night. Two crew members lost, cargo valued about fifty thousand dollars including plantation supplies for the Caboard Fulton Railroad, and a wrecker Eckert has been sent. The boat valued at sixteen thousand dollars, owned by Memphis & Arkansas Packet Company, not insured.
A December snow storm began at one o clock in the Marine sector. The steamer Italy arrived from Liverpool bringing news and passengers, with authorities issuing transit advisories. The storm disrupts schedules and coats the city in heavy snowfall.
In Washington on December 9 the Senate received Senator Morton's Indiana credentials. Petitions urged a prohibitory liquor law and other sublortas. A military bill to refund interest on borrowed money for troops was reported. House measures included constitutional time for state elections, civil service reform, and presidential election reforms. Various bills on duties, taxes, and canal projects were introduced.
A German aried Louis Schriber about ae years boarded at Zuber's saloon on the corner of Var and Lidlow streets. He attempted to cut his way into the victim, severing the left wrist. He was found shortly after the act and surgical aid sent to Clactonail Hospital. Though weak from blood loss, the case is not considered dangerous. No chase has been assigned for the rash act. A franken fight occurred between James Morton and Julia Kay at the couple's home yesterday. Morton and his wife beat the third party. Morton then stabbed Mix Shay in the groin. The wound is deep but not serious. Morton was arrested by Officers Fagin and Keating and jailed at Hammond Street Station House on malicious cutting charges. In Police Court the case was continued to the 18th, bail set at 350, Morton committed.
Reliable authority reports Col. W. Friend of this place arrested this morning and bailed $150 for appearance at a Friday preliminary examination. The arrest stems from a late dispute with the C H and PD RB. Full particulars appeared in the morning dailies and will not be repeated at this time. Public urged to suspend opinion until the examination.
COMMON PLEAS before Judge Avery logs a motion to distribute proceeds from a sale of Gibson Co. mortgaged property. Plaintiffs Davis Dair and J J claim offset for three notes. court finds Dair holds notes against Gibson and partner, sale yields 127000 with Dair as purchaser. Debtor paid bond, needs interest from sale to distribution date. Also alimony case Susan vs Wim Pollan. contract alleged fraud not part of plaints case, motion overruled. Additional docket items include Pontins vs Atlantic and Great Western Railroad service, Cincinnati Louisville Mail Line petition, and boundary dispute Kevi vs Rybolt.
The American Merchants Union Insurance Company v City received a verdict in the case heard before Judge O Connor. The city was charged with responsibility for street conditions and could not shift blame to associated agencies or contractors for improvements.
A Times reporter interviews C Remy ex district attorney of Indianapolis, a victim of the Pennsylvania Central disaster, detailing the night of travel from Fort Wayne to Mifflin. The Cincinnati Express collision near Harrisburg left two dead and many injured, with passengers blaming crew negligence and delayed repairs.
The Journal de Paris outlines the French army strength for the year with a total effective force of 454 170 men. Infantry number 217 044, cavalry 69 044, artillery 51 308, equipages militaires 8 000, gendarmes 29 170, and miscellaneous 14 604.
The Municipality of Rome plans an educational exhibition in the Capitel great hall around mid month. Works by both male and female pupils will be shown.
At 3:30 p.m. reporters found ten trapped in the basement flood as water filled the area. Six men were accounted for with serious injuries. several others dead or missing. Doctors treated the injured while a coroner’s jury prepared to determine blame and cause amid questions of construction and roof work.
The Board of Trade of Cincinnati met in a called session to review the Coal River Railroad plan. Committee members urged that lands in West Virginia offer rich coal seams, with direct mine-to-car handling and low transport costs to Cincinnati, advocating a 15 mile line from St Albans to connect with the Chesapeake and Ohio line. They argued river transport could further lower costs and stressed land value at $10 per acre due to timber and future lumber markets. The committee urged Cincinnati to control coal access to fuel growth and endorsed presenting the prospectus to citizens.
Washington December 9 Acker Pennsylvania introduced a general amnesty bill in the House which drew 102 votes in favor and 84 against failing to reach a two thirds vote. The Senate then entered executive session at 3 o clock without transacting major business.
Attorney-General Ogden of Louisiana asked the Supreme Court for a writ of prohibition to stop Judge Durell in Kellogg vs Warworth in the Louisiana circuit court. Judge Miller questioned constitutionality before the court took the motion under advisement. The President sent nominations to the Senate including William P. Dewey of Wisconsin for Surveyor-General of Dakota.
Foregn France publishes the appointment of Goulard as Minister of the Interior Leon Say as Minister of Finance Fourtier as Minister of Public Works and Colmont as Prefect of the Seine department The moves are presented as a reconciliation of affairs and a termination of the crisis with support from both Right and Left Centre.
In Federal Court the Warmoth contempt case is set for 2 P M. The Mechanics Institute Legislature shows both houses organized with a joint committee not appointed to inform the Governor. C Lowell elected Speaker by acclamation. Holding-over Senators filed a written protest over Senate organization now under discussion.
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