12 Dec 1874
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1874
Page
1
The report to the directors of the Ois Company outlines earnings for the fiscal years ending September 30, 1873 and 1874, noting a deficit or decline in the reported figures. The document reflects early corporate financial reporting and the period's accounting practices.
Discussion centers on Bristow’s stance as Financial Agent in London and possible reappointment. Reports claim Bristow may reconsider opposing returns and travel to London, while allies press for clarity. Senate statements offer no definite understanding of the final course or negotiations.
The report records December 12 market chatter with wheat firm and active trades, listing daily grain totals: wheat 1,806 bushels, corn 9,106, oats 1,375, rye 2,450, barley 4,356. Prices show mixed moves with December and March futures cited, including a 15 cent range for February and a December wheat bid near 98 to 102. The note includes sporadic activity on oats and barley and mentions a decline in wheat fraction pricing.
Special dispatch reports December 12 that Pirranong market is quiet and steady with refined items selling at about 80s and 11360 figures. Landing-Market shows similar calm with bulk trades and limited activity, while general market conditions remain subdued and stable.
Prees W H Nelson of Norwood Public Schools opened with Scripture and prayer by J E Witton of Riverside. Minutes read by Miss Seale Finneytons. C E Holt College Hill spoke on arithmetic education amid objections. A Carnahan First Cincinnati Intermediate replied that a garbled report would misrepresent the speaker.
A United States Circuit Court judge, before departing for Detroit, reiterated an 1862 court rule reassigning a room at the Custom-house and restricting occupancy. The report notes a social event held by Mascale Social Hoffner Lodge No 255 at M. Tae on Thomson's Hill with lodge brethren present.
An obituary notice notes a memorial service for Rev. Davidson to be held at St John's Protestant Episcopal Church tomorrow evening at 7:30. Men of the Episcopal church will join in the service. Also reported is the withdrawal of the 9 A M Sunday train on the Marietta and Cincinnati Railway with the first Sunday express at 4:50 PM.
The morning session covered the Daniels case with defense objections to juror age and a grand jury perjury question. It also notes the Browne v Browne motion to dismiss a case over a 1845 deed, a Cincinnati Mutual Life Insurance matter, and an insanity injunction against Hamilton County officials plus a note case alleging $1,100 with usury defenses.
Ais B Megres vs L G Megrue proceeds in the Superior Court before Judge O Connor. The case concerns a lost note and a cease action by the plaintiff French and others.
Special Dispatch reports a tense sequence in Kaklax involved whipping of Isaac Walker near Green's Mills and arrests of Sam Green John Vaughan Clayburn Vaughan and Dye. A Maynardsville affray left one dead and officers wounded. Federal Judge Dick in North Carolina dismisses pre 1672 indictments. Hensley and Cotton in South Dardanelle Ark lose a cotton gin and fifty bales to a fire.
Special Dispatch reports Henry Harper sentenced to five years in the penitentiary for burglary in Cuyzhcorne Ohio. It is his fourth term at the institution. Ross County Court of Common Pleas adjourned. William Gooseman bound over to answer to a $150 theft from ex County Commissioner Samuel Nichols.
King Kalakena arrives with entourage at 12 20 PM in Baltimore. Secretaries Fish and Bellibenon accompany, escorted to Arlington Hotel by a marine battalion crowd. Ways and Means authorizes Wood to report on ceremonial sequence reform. Pacific Mail inquiry continues with Hatch examined. $750,000 checks shown. debate over influence and records. Adjournment set for next Tuesday with Irwin expected.
December 12 report from New Ox describes rapid progress on a novel cheap method for forming walls on testable foundations. The project diverts water from the western swash toward the main channel, extending across the bed toward Galveston island as men wade to advance work. Officials expect permanence, urge early additional appropriations, and claim the method can finish at about half the original estimate.
The public prosecutor said the defense witnesses would testify today as the trial of Count Vera Arts proceeds. If the practices continue the prosecutor warned of harsh measures toward offenders. Arnim acknowledged a paper Promemoria issued by himself but declined to confirm authorship of its publication and to whom he directed viewers regarding Ecumenical Coan.
December 12 CubicaGo reports Lieutenant General Sheridan denies recent telegrams about mining parties in the Bisek utry region near Sivaz City. Messages from border commandants indicate no white man has entered the area since General Custer's expedition last summer.
A fragmented OCR item notes a December entry about forged prance allegedly involving a General and a United States court appearance in New York. Details are garbled but indicate a legal action or proceeding connected to a forged instrument or claim.
Richard A Irwin was arrested today by the Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives in connection with a Pacific Mail investigation in Washington. The claim alleges Bey Company provided arms and supplies valued at 24031 dollars.
December 12 dispatches note arrivals and cargoes at Evansville ports. Ships include Jiat Idlewild from New Orleans and Meashlete Cincinnati bound vessels with mixed cargo. Reported tonnages show 40 tons of cotton and 200 tons moved by the Shinkle from the James Howard. Weather is cloudy and mild with river level down about one tenth of a foot.
A fragment describes a kind man who aids the needy, noting his strong sympathy and willingness to help. A beggar with no work is addressed by Michael Garbett and urged to find work, with a dated note referencing December 7 in a steel quarters context.
The column reports on halted council plans due to member absence, private theatricals ending, and Presbyterian Church sociables at Wm. Reia’s residence. It notes upcoming Lyceum events, including S. Rockwell Reed’s lecture on the Moral Engine and Professor Orton’s geology talk, praising the lectures yet lamenting low attendance and poor reporter coverage.
This December 11 installment from the Cincinnati Times summarizes Congress opinion and presidential views on currency reform, specie payments, and the looming legislative session. It notes a divided Republican stance, with Western papers and figures weighing for and against strong money policy and a national government currency.
Fragmented notes describe party strategizing around Senate seats and Republican efforts to control the next two years of state government. It cites candidate Niblack and others, debates over the impeachment like changes, and concerns over institution boards and university location.
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