19 Dec 1868
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1868
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text references pricing and figures, mentions cannon, and puzzling phrases about value and sale. Readable elements include mentions of 9c per dollar and improvised statements about uses for such figuring, lacking clear context or complete names.
The estate of cities totals $9,762,315 more than last year, with a nationwide aggregate of 488. State estimates project a net value, while rural districts average $600 per head and large towns $800 per capita, indicating higher property per person in urban areas.
A brief financial notice identifies an indorser connected with 800 million dollars in bank notes. No further details on parties or institutions are provided in the fragment.
The piece surveys Pomeroy's abuses of Lincoln and Butler and defends New York’s future. It imagines a transformed city a hundred years hence, with vast growth, cultural progress, and a powerful metropolis dominating global trade from Broadway to the Pacific. It envisions new territories, states, and a thriving republic built on self-government and industry.
Burial permits issued through December 15 1953 totaled 98 with daily counts. This morning at about three o'clock thieves entered Rev Emery’s No 10 Pine Street premises and stole thirteen hens from the chicken coop, beheading them before fleeing.
Stolen goods from the Ser ran Company store on Columbia street include a large quantity of rum gin cigars and a hydrometer. The burglary occurred last Saturday night with shelves disturbed and a substantial loot taken. Police launched investigation into the heist and are reviewing nearby surveillance and witnesses for leads.
City Council met at 8 10 P M with 21 members present. Claims for damages from McLean Avenue were referred to Finance. Bonds for William Ochmer and John W Carter were approved. Numerous notices and church event notices follow, including fairs, lectures, revival meetings, and a Catholic orphanage fundraiser. The report also covers road and public works discussions and religious and community announcements from Cincinnati and surrounding towns.
A New England dinner will be held at the Church of the Redeemer on Sixth and Mound streets on December 22 to benefit mission schools. The report also notes the arrival of the hull of the steamer United States at the Seven teenth Ward dry-docks drawing public interest. Revival meetings proceed at Second Baptist under Pastor Ellis, Freeman-street Church under Rev Gillespie, and First Baptist under Rev Dunbar with plans announced for next week. Art auction ads promise Hopking’s collection of distinguished works from ancient and modern schools. City officials monitor cisterns after a large Race street reservoir cave-in and a precarious Plum and Fifth streets cistern. Police Court notes detail dismissals and several bail outcomes in cases of assault, theft, and robbery with varied dispositions.
The Ohio Female College held a reopening ceremony at College Hill with religious services by Rev. Kerfoot, Rev. Davies, and Rev. Dr. The event outlined the college’s history since the fire, urged broad support, and noted contractors Little Carson, architect A C Nash, building committee Helensade, and trustees Helenshade Tweed Cist and Davey. A tableaux exhibition followed in the refectory.
Dispatches from New York report Morton’s speech criticized by critics while The Atlantic Cable provides brief excerpts. The Times notes ambiguity in Pan American Congress proceedings over credit and debt implications for the United States, England, and France. The Standard cheers Pant's camp, Moniteur discusses wartime holds, and London papers reflect on Greece, East crisis, and naval effects.
Wasuixator notes that Storekeepers were appointed for the Internal Revenue District of Kentucky yesterday. The piece mentions a Senate bill by Mr Morton proposing land purchase on Meridia Hill near Was and an appropriation of $125,000 for a site for the Executive Mansion. It also covers Maryland and Georgia investigations, ex Secretary Stanton resuming practice, Senator Morton's financial bill, and Van Wyck's report.
Fragmentary report from Little Rock describes a deadly mob incident after a December 18 confrontation on Galeg Avenue. The article mentions Mr Crooks ordering Arkansas residents to withdraw Fenght of Camelia or the Kluklux within 30 days under heavy fines and possible prison terms, amid fear of militia actions and local tension. The Avalanche notes state authorities and citizens are wary of further violence as tensions rise.
In Louisville on December 18, the body of Wm. Garvin was recovered from the wreck of the Louisville Mail Line. Official reports indicate a good order in the handling of the search and recovery operations.
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