15 Dec 1874
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1874
Page
1
Fragmentary text references Warrens association and reforms. mentions intimidation and beard bleed in streets of New Oriental area. No verifiable events, dates, or clear entities beyond vague locality terms.
In the Senate Pattison’s bill to amend the act for regulation of Cincinnati was read for the third time. Bills were introduced by Mr Curtis Te Bilis and by Mr Neff, each proposing measures to pay end discharge in the different matters.
A heavy fire in Whitehall New York continues to burn a wooden jet and threatens surrounding Wood manufactur firms on Warham and Malden streets. Fire alarms sounded overnight and into the morning with intense flames visible from Albany street. A brick five story building at 75 to 81 street occupied by Curry & Galvin and others was ablaze, as flames spread toward nearby properties and a ship Reporter was later reported on fire in its rigging. Police court actions and local legal notes accompany the chaotic day..
A scrambled OCR snippet lists several names such as Fred Wilson and Sam Brown with scattered times like 11 P M and 2 P M. Mentions December 15 and locations including New Orleans and Tennessee River, plus vague weather and business references. The text is incomplete and lacks coherent events or pronouns.
In Cox court the Common Pleas session addressed the question of dowee and arraignment for several prisoners. Officials prepared calendar checks while Judge Force presided, indicating murder charges and related proceedings against Briggs Perry Andrew Gee Rafer and Fred for the crime. The court indicated likely examination of the calendar and formal arraignments to follow.
At a special morning meeting the Board of Control passed routine bills and approved sending a Merrill and Hie report on the Night Street bridge abutments to the County Commissioners. They urged immediate action to repair and erect a permanent superstructure. County Engineer Bowler reported Union levee completed as presented, and road session bills were approved.
Special Dispatch reports the Ways and Means Committee disappointed in obtaining L B Irwin's evidence on Pacific Mail subsidy expenditures. Irwin claimed illness. the sergeant was sent, but returned late, adjournment ordered. Conflicting statements suggest Irwin may testify fully, with others allegedly pressuring him to refuse.
Joseph Cooper, a prominent local figure in politics and business, died today at about 9 o clock. He served in office as sheriff and was active since 1851 as an independent candidate through a coalition of parties. Cooper was a notable contractor who built several major county projects. Real name and further details are obscured in the fragmentary report.
A fragment lists arrivals at Burnet House including J. B. Highee and F. F. Carter among unclear names and phrasings. The text is obscured, offering little coherent detail about persons or events.
Hon Schuyler Colfax, to address the Odd Fellows banquet here, travels with prominent fraternity members from abroad. Committees of welcome met them in the city, with a special train taken west this morning. guests dined at the Huntington House before the Orient Dramatic Club performance tonight featuring a Don Cxsar De Bacan combo.
The American Health College Association and Wildey Building association filed certificates of incorporation with the County Recorder. An Old Folks Concert is planned for Glendale with a program of sacred hymns and tunes dating back to 1774. County contractors near completion on bridges culverts and roads as county commissioners oversee works. A United States Court session noted in the report with Henry Beid.
Fragmentary report notes an event at Camden Arkansas on a Wednesday last referenced as Memruis. Details are incomplete but indicate a local public or civic item with unspecified participants or actions.
The readable bits describe a luncheon arrangement with varied attendees and schedules, mentioning times around midday and a structured seating or gesture. It conveys a social gathering tone with references to ladies at a gate and moving tables, though many words are garbled.
The House Committees on Post Offices and Roads met to recommend a plan for salaries in several cities including Cincinnati Baltimore and San Francisco with provisions to pay from post office funds box rents and sales of stamps and other sources. They also discussed fuel furniture printing and other necessary expenses while awaiting presidential leave and further guidance.
The Coal Exchange adopted a protest against any bridge location that would obstruct river navigation and interfere with Ohio water levels. They endorsed Cincinnati Chamber action, urged Congress aid for river improvements including Pittsburg harbor, and received a legal opinion supporting prosecution of those depositing dirt in the canal. A letter from Felix Brunot urged Washington action on the Ohio improvement plan. The committee departs for Washington tomorrow.
Culricotte Ohio December 15 Geings the colored bigamist had his preliminary examination this afternoon. There is little likelihood witnesses will be subpoened and he will be bound over to the next Court. Subscriptions to the narrow gauge railroad come in slowly with scant opposition. Four prominent citizens today subscribed 7000 dollars.
Memphis dispatch notes the Knights of Pythias parade in Boston with about three hundred members marching at 2 PM and a grand concert that evening at the Exhibition Building. Four thousand seats were prepared for the event.
Daily Tunes from Louisville reports December figures show only two houses still open as hog packing ends. Receipts for hogs are light with sales to packers at 675.72 percent. A total of 251,191 hogs killed this season, up from 200,227 last season.
The Sub Judiciary Committee report notes discussion on amending a measure to strike the mining schools provision. Butler, Poland, and White present report to the committee. The group failed to take definite action due to differing views.
A steamship wreck was reported with no lives lost and emergency measures taken as crews assessed damage. Investigations focus on cause and future salvage plans by port authorities and company officials.
Markets report from December 15 notes a quiet steady oil market with refined crude and bulk prices cited. Parker's Lending-Deall at wells references immediate site actions. unnamed locations and figures indicate slight movements in refined and bulk crude pricing.
A patchwork of commodity quotes and receipts from Milwaukee New Orleans and St Louis notes flour and wheat prices steady to lower corn mixed and dull hogs and lard prices fluctuating. Reports show shipments receipts and bids across multiple markets with varied activity and parities for December trading.
In Wasuimetow Decumber Lo discussions covered a new postage law with pleas for change. Memorials on bond depreciation and reform of district debt bonds were presented. A bill limits bounty lend periods and suspend claims after a set date. A presidential election plan proposes two top vote receivers. Referred to Civil Service Reform committee.
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