21 Dec 1871
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1871
Page
1
A fragment describes a meeting where reform agitation was urged. It suggests after repealing duties on coal salt and lumber reformers within the Republican party can achieve changes. It notes the Third Party was not discussed and mentions Mr Adams and Geneva Com as part of the argument.
Special Dispatch reports in Dayton on December 21 as the defense presents witnesses in Tom McGehan case. Testimony references December 24 events at Singler's Sew Cone and interactions involving Fry ing and Sheely.
In a year marked by steady improvements at Eas Carla O's Aon, enhancements across facilities and services were implemented to boost efficiency and customer experience. Several renovations and upgrades were completed, reflecting ongoing commitment to quality.
Captain L B Dunham, part owner and commander of the Mary Houston, died of pneumonia at his residence last night. He was among the oldest steamboat men in the West and had a large circle of friends. A Washington committee inspected the mitre sill accident at the new locks. their report will be released after quiet deliberation. Dispatch to the Times and Chronicle dated December 21.
Andrew J. Preteet, colored, was sentenced to be hanged this morning for killing his wife on September 16 by cutting her throat with a razor. The trial lasted two days with no evidence for the defense. The weather was 16 below zero this morning.
A compact New York roundup notes a disrupted transit event on the Fourth Avenue Track and a report from Sweeny while residents react to a fatigue affecting the Ceia Five Ponds area. Citizens’ concerns, a missing safety alert, and local figures like Blease are referenced.
December 21 New York reports very cold conditions with temperatures at minus three degrees. The chaotic text mentions unexplained terms and garbled phrases about sacs and gates, making the rest of the details unclear.
A terse Madison report notes a partially approved Ontario Ministry and mentions activity in Madison yesterday. The item also notes Cubans visiting General Banks, marking a brief international and military reference within the day’s local summary.
In December a court heard witness statements about General Ketchum’s death linked to tainted stomach contents. Dr. Sik-Eepeise and others testified on poison digestion, laudanum use, emetic effects, and possible administerer while Mrs. Wharton and servants were discussed regarding actions on the Fourth of July. The evidence focused on whether death was natural or caused by poison and who administered it.
Civil Service and city committee debates spark a resolution on commissions while New Orleans and Eastern exchange rates show firmness at four percent. Local stocks trade unevenly as bankers buy at four and sell at the Wall Street figure amid market dullness. Quotations at noon list Union Telegraph and Chicago lines, with dividends noted for several issues and several bond totals recorded.
Specially reported market notes show demand and prices for bags, bran, middling, and oats with quotes for New York, western reserve, and Ohio River regions. Comments note steady or active markets, coal delivery prices, fruit and hay pricing, and general price ranges for prime white, quality grades, and wheat products.
The report notes weak demand and unsettled prices for onions, potatoes, and other provisions. Prices linger near yesterday's levels with limited change, while hog, meat, and whisky markets show minimal movement. Trading activity remains slow, with occasional sales like 200 barrels of mess pork at 14.00 and notes on store prices for Timothy and corn.
Fragmented OCR notes show grain such as Clover seed at 625 dollars per unit and flour firms reporting numbers for No.2 Barley and oats. Mentions of dates December 21 and December 3 hint at market communications with slight uncertainty and minimal transactions.
The dispatch reports the death of Cet B. Dun of the Mary Houston at Louisville. Capt. Dunham is remembered as a skilled steamboatman here. A general committee plans a meeting before Congress reconvenes to consider an earlier sanitary order. Darling was sold yesterday to the United States Marshal.
Steamboat men met at Boatmen’s Association rooms to hear Thomas Sherlock present a Pittsburgh framed law. The committee is to send it to Congress via the Commerce Committee after discussion. Sherlock notes no amendments and no dissent among members, while Parr foresees no extra federal power beyond existing U S laws.
A Memphis December 2 dispatch reports a Chamber of Commerce meeting at 1 P M to address outrages in Chicot County Arkansas. Resolutions proposed sending a five person committee to draft a petition to President Grant, mobilize citizens by boat, telegraph Gov Hadley for troops, or wait for his instructions, but all measures were tabled and no action taken.
Reports from Lake Village Chicot County describe armed black residents ordering a white man to return from the bank. He escaped as white residents fled the levee. Capt W P Walker requests troops to quell the disturbance amid feared interracial violence and countywide marauding. Governor sends Adjutant. Republicans and Conservative leaders seek regular troops.
A frame tenement owned by William Ainsworth burned at Temperanceville about 11 am. Nine families escaped with no goods saved. Building valued at 5000 with no insurance. Earlier a rail accident west of West New Castle left fifteen injured as cars toppled after a broken rail. Conductor Mr. Phillips injured lightly. Other notes include Alexia leaving Toronto for Niagara and rail delays on the Kingston River line.
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