15 Dec 1871
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1871
Page
1
A flurry of dated items covers railway openings, charter reforms, and political acts. Reports mention a new Leavenworth depot and a proposed reform to city offices, a grand duke visiting banks, and congressional discussions on debt payments and revenue officers. A war minister announces assembly changes amid legislative scrutiny.
A Special Dispatch from New York notes improving financial sentiment despite lingering distrust around banks. Deposits withdrawals continue as money remains tight while large holders may buy to steady markets. Smuggling and libel threats surface amid a broad report of economic and political unrest.
Washington reports that debate shows reduced corruption in current government operations compared with prior administrations and private business. Republicans plan a caucus on Senate reorganization and appointing the Retrenchment Committee. Trumbull’s resolution favors the party. Davis has no charges. Fish’s retention aims to avoid Spain-related issues.
Reports from Sandringham and London bulletin updates indicate the Prince of Wales showed restlessness at 10 pm but later improved, with doctors noting stronger strength and food intake. Crowds gather at Mansion House and Marlborough House as telegrams and favorable bulletins ease public concern.
The 1871 notes from Attorney General Akerman to President Grant show a December 13, 1871 exchange. Akerman tendered his resignation and expressed best wishes for the administration, while the executive mansion records mention the date and Mr Akerman.
In a Wharton case hearing Harry W Snownen describes being called to Mrs Wharton s home on June 28 to prepare a dose for General Ketchum using yellow jasmine and a mixture from Dr Williams but notes the dose given differed in color and composition. Eugene Van Ness testifies from Baltimore about his visit to Mrs Wharton s house around June 24 with General Ketchum present. Defense cross examines witnesses as the court adjourns amid a lengthy exchange.
A six member Kentucky bar convention convened in the Cir cent Court room with a large attendance of prominent lawyers. A banquet is planned for tomorrow and a prize drawing begins at 7 A M to benefit the Pulte Library of Kentucky.
Special Dispatch reports the North German Lloyd steamship Berlin departed from the European Pier at Locust Point Baltimore on December 13 at 2 PM bound for Bremen. The vessel carried ten cabin passengers and five crew, with cargo including 880 hogsheads of tobacco 12 852 bushels of grain 265 bales of cotton 136 packages and 47 hogsheads of tobacco from the West.
Special dispatch reports Dayton incident where a man died after being struck by a falling tree near Shoup's on the Stillwater dock. The jury concluded the verdict after examining the details. the deceased, John Krebs, was about forty five and single.
In St Louis authorities said a gang of desperados behind a string of express robberies has been captured. Police report multiple arrests and the recovery of loot as investigators tighten the case and outline charges.
A foreign group in Loxpor on December 14 formed a new combination to rescue the One Railway from its present direction and to inaugurate energetic events at once.
London dispatch reports that all arbitrators under the Washington Treaty will meet in Geneva on Friday to organize the Geneva Conference. The United States case will be delivered to each arbitrator today or tomorrow.
Fragmentary report notes an invitation to Indians to participate in matters about troop presence near Chicago. Mentions December and figures connected to a grand duke and U.S. presence. Text is garbled with many unreadable names and places, but references a winter setting and a general.
The Senate debated woman suffrage with Mr. Sumner questioning its feasibility and Mr. Trumbull resisting extensive reform plans. House discussions focused on the pay under the eight hour law and the pay bill, with amendments about representation and state admission.
Special Dispatch from Kanawha River area notes no arrivals or departures for several days, river clear of ice with 5 feet on Portland Bar, and a 2 inch fall in water level earlier. Various vessels arrive and depart, including Hale, Starr, Stanly, and others, as navigation remains cautious with cold, clear weather and occasional ice repairs announced along multiple river towns.
An appointed chamber committee drafted suitable resolutions expressing the loss to the body from the death of Robert E. Lee. The resolutions were presented at the close of today’s session after motions on changing hours. The items were unanimously adopted as memorials to Lee.
Pittsburg dispatch reports a fire at the J. W. Woodwell & Son furniture factory. An elderly insured occupant perished in the blaze. The image and details are partial due to fragmented OCR text from the dated item.
Senate committees consider repeal measures and reports from the Deaf and Dumb Asylum at Danville. House adjournment to January 9 is adopted, with tasks to revise revenue laws and appoint finance committees. Reports on asylums presented, and Advent season remarks offered amid religious commentary.
The Chicago government building bill faced strong opposition as the Senate caucus and House debated retrenchment. Key votes limited land cost, but amendments failed. Holman’s $500,000 cap and Randall’s square removal option were rejected. Chicago garnered near unanimous support as the bill advanced.
The Latest London Bulletins note the Prince had a quiet night with debility but improved signs. By 3 PM the danger lessened. a telegram to Princess Victoria in Berlin countermanded her summons to Sandringham.
Loxpox December 15. Extreme ritualists refuse to say prayers for the Prince's recovery without orders from their Bishop. Lady Charlotte Burgoyne, wife of Field Marshal Burgoyne, dies last night. Britain critiques an alleged jury bribe attempt in New York. Paris December 15. The Chinese Embassy sails from Marseilles to Shanghai.
In CleveLawn on December 15 a jury found Wm. Jong, the negro, guilty of murder in the second degree for killing John Smith on November 5 after twenty nine hours deliberation. A national chess association was formed with P. Ware Jr of Boston as President John G White of Cleveland as Secretary and J B Turner of New York as Treasurer. The American Chess Association will hold a playing and problem tournament each year at dates and locations chosen by the Executive Committee.
The Americus Club House at Greenwich is released by the Sheriff with security for seventy five thousand dollars. Alfred Gilmer, a New murderer, has death sentence commuted to life imprisonment. Ocean Bank depositors committee reports the bank can pay in full after review with Western bank officers. The steamship Australia arrives with notices by Wm E Howard Co. Waldron, a wealthy Californian, died after attempting suicide ten days earlier.
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