11 Dec 1875
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1875
Page
1
Fragmentary early 20th century notice includes weather forecasts for the Mississippi and Ohio river regions, mentions clearing near the southwest, and references to political figures and events. Lacks coherent narrative or full names, appears as scattered field notes with dates and places, plus military and governance hints.
The Cincinnati Times notes a prolonged rainy spell through December 10 dampening Christmas mood. Amusements suffer as scarce patronage and tight finances hit entertainment venues, while nostalgia for 1776 lingers amid a gloomy week and sparse sunshine.
The piece discusses attendance at Santage School during summer excursions and Christmas festivals, mentions a new Sunday school membership rule, and notes a Post Office cellar seizure by the Postmaster. It also voices criticism of government action and church trustees censuring the Postmaster amid unnamed concerns about legality and safety.
A 1870s letter argues for Halstead to lead the nation on its centennial, criticizing Grant for seeking a third term and suggesting a Southern candidate like Watterson as a rival. The writer cites historical battles and calls for cautious, centennial leadership from Halstead, dated December 9.
A reader argues there is no conflict between true science and Christian religion, asserting God authored both nature and scripture. The piece contends science and faith share origin and purpose, urging harmony over controversy.
An extracted letter fragment discusses suffrage as a political tool for Southern influence and mentions church exemptions, Methodist conventions, and Democratic strategy. It hints at delaying measures to 1890 and questions the aim of opposing or advancing ideas within the party. The text notes Protestant sects and church edifices as exempt.
Special dispatch reports a massive explosion at Bremerhaven harbor killing many and wounding numerous others aboard the Mosel and near the quay. Initial accounts vary on whether passengers died or workers were struck, with authorities awaiting confirmation as ships move to assist and salvage efforts proceed.
The Conservative caucus this morning failed to name its United States Senate candidate in Virginia. John Goode Jr led on all four ballots as several new names were voted without material change to the result.
Special Dispatch reports the Buckeye Baseball Club plans to reorganize for the next season with about fifteen to twenty members and a capital of $2,000. Bishop Jaggar visits Cincinnati for episcopal duties as the diocese’s Missionary Committee meets Tuesday. Central Luca tic Asylum officials estimate a $300,000 cost to finish and occupancy by mid November. A certificate for the Bellaire and St. Clairsville Narrow Gauge Railway with $50,000 capital is filed today.
An item dated December 11 reports on Lansino and emai nerves, noting a defaulting clerk and a speculative trend in health publicity impacting readers and local businesses.
December 11 at Balting Fok in Ispaquena County a dispute escalated into a riot. A gentleman protected by a pocket pistol faced assailants, store windows were broken, and a man was shot in the thigh. Vigilantes pursued ten rioters and confined them to the storehouse, with gunfire heard at night and several locals injured. Authorities reported efforts to rescue two enslaved men amid ongoing disorder.
A long OCR filled market summary cites Cleveland and Toledo dispatches with wheat and oats prices, grain shipments, and miscellaneous commodity quotes. It also lists Chicago and Liverpool figures on wheat, corn, barley, pork, and cotton, plus New York grocery notes and crude oil values.
Advert shows The Crown Perfumery Co proprietors at 40 Strand London claiming their comb passes through hair without catching or breaking it and will not scratch or injure the scalp. Sole agents in New York are listed.
A compact listing notes Crown Goods A B Jenkins and BT Mail as dealers in fine toilet articles. The fragment signals a local merchant directory entry highlighting specialty wares. No further details on location or dates are available in the readable text.
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