17 Dec 1874
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1874
Page
1
A historic note recalls Rev. T. I Worbusch being expelled from Rosie Elves during a Chicago session yesterday. His wife previously stood trial for murder of another woman at night, a case that drew significant attention in the community.
Special Dispatch from December 17 details amendments to the Partial Appropriation Bill funding publication costs and state reports, plus multiple proposals in both chambers. The Senate debated gas contracts, school funding, and county officer fees while the House advanced bills on jail cells, forgery penalties, school treasurers, and police oversight. Governor Allen supporters shift to reassure on Thurman ties as political maneuvering continues.
A report lists several new animal donations received from multiple donors. Items include two American buzzards, one little screech owl, one raccoon, one Coras americanus, one Eretyizon species, one Veeibon teen Unies group, and other small birds and creatures, with donors such as Peter Schwan, Joseph, Miss Lalu Pit, Xenia, Robert Hosea, A. Strauch, and L. Kaiser cited.
Substitute policeman Maugavin found Mrs Caulifield dead in her bed at No 192 East Sixth Street. Daughter Mary offered few details, claiming ignorance of events. Coroner adjourned inquest to tomorrow at 9 am as John Caulifield and Mary Hopkins were detained. The family has a troubled reputation with prior police interventions.
Plaintiff Charles Fapich seeks $1,000 in damages alleging wrongful swearing out of a search warrant and arrest of birds, claiming the warrant led to unlawful seizure and detention. Defendant W. E. Ludlow denies causing the warrant or arrest. Court action brought by Hallam.
The dispute J.T. Warren vs Michael Devine centered on an account. The jury found for the plaintiff, awarding the claimed amount plus interest. Attorney D. Henderson argued for the plaintiff, M. Rothe for the defense.
This morning Silverman and Bloom executed an assignment to D. Kusmann for the benefit of creditors, transferring assets to Kusmann to satisfy outstanding debts and provide a pathway for creditor claims.
Public notices list Vincent Shinkle not seeking Council President and endorsing Frank Irague, while Mosher seeks re-election. The Times notes John Weaver’s Florida visit plans, plus council and school board candidate announcements. Police and court items reference bankrupt estate actions and local disturbances amid scattered street disruptions and a hotel incident involving James Melaughlin. Detectives are hired to catch a thief who abducted four people during a past event.
Gus Ahlers was fined $100 and costs for peddling without license and plans an appeal. John Collins was held for assault on Edward Premmer in the Criminal Court by Judge Geisler in $200 bail. failure to post bail led to prison. City committee confusion and various small penalties punctuated a late night session plus church devotions and local society comments.
House member Lowe introduces a bill to establish the judicial district in Oklahoma Indian Territory. Orth reports to the House on a recommendation from the committee on the King Kalakaay salet, and the House plans to reconvene the Committee of the Whole chaired by Mr KH on the appropriation bill. Senate activities follow.
The Ways and Means Committee questioned RB Irwin for over two hours about funds said to be distributed to several parties. He testified money in his hands was divided, with no payments to Congress members, a claim the committee plans to reassess. Pacific Mail denounces the testimony as false and accuses Irwin of aiding stock speculation and opposing the subsidy bill. William B. King says Irwin did not pay him large sums for influence.
December 17 report from Washington shows the Ways and Means panel not meeting while a sub-committee at Irwin’s lodgings reviews Stockwell Board of Directors actions. D Smith, sole current director, is summoned to testify about a resolution authorizing expenses in Washington and alleged improper funds shifting to New York stock operations.
The telegram read at the Executive meeting requests Speaker Blaine to push the early departure of the Select Committee on Louisiana. Kellogg urges a thorough inquiry to vindicate administration policy and strengthen the party. A post offices commission forms a subcommittee to visit the department.
A morning fire on West Madison Street and Riverside caused a large reported loss with estimates around 50,000 dollars. The incident prompted the Leather Dealers Convention to form a mutual benefit association and adopt a new hide classification for future purchases.
December 17 report from CoLynus notes Senate efforts to limit gas contracts to one year and require a $100,000 bond to prevent street obstructions. Proposals seek repeal of last session acts on rail fares and freights, reenactment of former law with penalties directed to the school fund, and House actions include stove coal sales by weight, a National Guard bill, and county officer fee reductions around five percent.
A Norfolk dispatch reports Representative John B. Rice of the First District is critically ill and not expected to survive. The private message indicates his condition deteriorated weeks ago and details are sparse, with relief sought from authorities in Washington.
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