21 Dec 1868
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1868
Page
1
A composite narrative from New York and Cincinnati reports rapid city life and wages, stark contrasts between working poor and wealthy inmates, a tense duel on Bloody Island, and ongoing public-works on the Mississippi River bridge. Nebraska politics critique party focus ahead of the Lincoln Legislature, plus Nebraskan climate and river access concerns.
The article praises the Olympic management for a brilliant production with elaborate staging. It notes a strong cast, elegant and expensive costumes, and states the show will be continued this week with likely greater success.
A fragmented obituary chronicles a wealthy, feared city figure named John Lord Rene. It notes his rise from modest beginnings to wealth, his harsh methods to gain gains, and a crowded funeral scene as relatives and onlookers demand pity that never fully arrives. The piece ends with a retold question about whose funeral is this, hinting at the legend and fear surrounding his life.
A red and black shirting flannel was taken from a Sycamore Street tenement above Woodward. Officers Renshaw and Kleiser recovered the goods with a suspect Pat Maloy in custody. The Mount Auburn Index Corrected notes local corrections and discusses early plans for the Cincinnati Bridge, with mentions of Judge Storer and public stock subscriptions. The Evansville Journal reports a steamboat disaster aftermath, detailing a near-tragic incident and passengers escaping as the vessel broke apart.
A St Paul Press correspondent portrays Cincinnati’s growth from its riverfront limits to new suburban sprawl with parks and stonefront fronts, noting its claim as Ohio’s leading city after New York. A deadly saloon quarrel on Clark Street ends with Frank Farrell’s death after Henry Otten’s hammer attack, with bail set at three thousand dollars and an inquest verdict. Removal of Mewre marks a wholesale shift to Bishop & Co. as M. Bishop & Co. relocates its main grocer operation to race and Pearl, detailing the firm’s rise from Fleming county to a multi‑million enterprise and the Bishop family’s leadership and city service history.
Washington December 20. A telegraphic summary shows appropriations for the current fiscal year across federal departments. Includes Military Academy expenses and varying totals for Consular Diplomatics and related offices. Overall year ending June 30 totals reach multiple millions.
Items from New Orleans and Philadelphia report civil unrest near the mill colonel’s store saved by exertions while Mr Casey was shot during a fire. The Havana steamer faces seizure over flag irregularities as Peruvians dispute ownership. News from London and Paris notes calmer East tension with Greece and Turkey amid diplomatic maneuvers. A new cabinet is slated in IHENS.
A Sheridan letter from Depot on the Washita dated December 3 relays Black Kettle and Cheyenne Kiowa and Apache lodges amid a Washita camp. War parties moved toward Fort Laclede and Fort Cobb, with one party returning under Custar pursuit. Casualties include two Cheyennes and one Sioux. fears of peace talks at Dolls surface as winter strikes, while Sheridan plans to move on Fort Scott. The narrative describes vast game and abundant food allegedly negating Indian need for aid, with reports of many natives and prisoners and a note on Colorado Governor Evans visiting.
Missouris population and industry figures are cited with counts of dwellings stores manufactories houses and churches. The piece notes estimated brick building costs and overall project value at fifteen thousand dollars alongside a wide Atlantic Cable news digest from London Paris and Constantinople detailing political unrest and monarchist leanings.
December 20 Chicago windstorm destroys a newly erected brick building reaching the fourth floor before collapsing. Walls crumble, leaving the structure a total loss. adjoining east unit razed, causing injuries to an elderly resident. Damage totals uncertain as winds continue to pound the area.
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