23 Dec 1875
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1875
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text describes a street near a river with an explosion and ongoing uncertainty about casualties or causes. The readable items mention a location on a street and references to a river, but details are incomplete and names are garbled. Further context is needed to identify individuals, organizations, or a clear event.
New York announces new freight rates over the Penn Central between New York and the West. The December 23 notice signals tariff changes affecting shipments across major routes. Readers should expect adjusted pricing and service terms from the carrier.
A morning fire in buildings on 40th Street, New York, caused losses estimated at $10,000 with broader claims totaling $40,000. Most occupants were insured. Steamship news notes the Queen arrived from New York, with other liner reports from Liverpool and Southampton in late December.
The document discusses a Supreme Court decision in a contentious case about state plans to regulate carrying. It notes possible menunjukkan of lynching talk and an ongoing political contest with the Pesquiera Government. Names include G. G. Russell and Jerome B. Jost with references to Miss Swihart of Ohio and other figures.
Special Dispatch to the Cincinnati Times notes Randall urges cautious cuts not to hinder government operations while a Republican ally backs strict economy. Knights Templars plan extensive participation in Philadelphia grand assembly starting May 30, with Marine Band engaged and 500 Washington Knights expected to accompany their escort.
The Sailors' Orphans' Home filed its annual report showing 600 children present during the past year, 100 more than ever before. Expenses totaled $110,622 with $18,732 spent on improvements. Trustees seek a $105,000 appropriation for the coming year.
Special Dispatch to the Cincinnati Times reports Christian Kopple, a German missing since Thursday, was found dead in the canal bed at the city’s lower section this morning. Authorities investigate the circumstances of his disappearance and death.
The New York merchants met with Vice President Vanderbilt of the New York Central Railroad to discuss freight rates. William E. Dodge led the committee and thanked the railroads while expressing hope for higher Boston rates and better freight facilities. Vanderbilt conveyed thanks and read a letter from Colonel Scott regarding the situation.
In Boston on December 23 reports indicate a disaster scene with several persons injured and the number of lives possibly down to five. Wounded individuals face severe risk as the tally may rise or fall with further updates.
A December report from Chicago notes a man named Carroll of Dunkirk is connected to a disturbance. Officers mention a confrontation and a watchman who faced threats. Dunkirk authorities are reviewing the case and awaiting fuller details.
A passenger train on the Louisville Nashville and Great Southern Railroad collided near the Short Line on a dark December morning. The crash injured one or more crew members, with at least one person reported hurt. Details are incomplete due to the damaged report.
Advertisement notes preparations for a Louisville feolery event with committees to be appointed and invitations sent to all parts of the United States. The fragmentary text indicates plans for a ceremonial or social gathering and broad outreach for participation.
Reported in Boonesboro County, a man named James Thorne quarreled with mitchel and killed David Laters in a fatal incident. Authorities report two homicides in the Kansas area with no further details available.
Blasius Pastorius of Morristons Pa was convicted of murdering Isaac Jaquette. A motion for a new trial has been filed.
MabDrip reports on December 23 that Spain plans a cautious defense of Cuba with heavy coastal guns and an offer of a new favorable commerce treaty to the United States while subscriptions open to fund gun manufacturing for Cuban defense.
December 23 Tribune special from Traverse City Michigan reports the death of a long time resident and pioneer of Grand Traverse County. born in Cincinnati he was the first to settle in the area and lived in Detroit at the time of Hall’s surrender.
November 23 dispatch reports a heavy shock striking Gordonsville Virginia at 11:50 PM. Windows and buildings jarred as the quake lasted about three seconds, with noticeable impact across South Washington.
A Detroit report from December 23 notes the death by self-inflicted action of a well-known individual linked to a prior specter of notoriety. The event is recorded with minimal detail and emphasizes the act and its immediate consequence.
Ex Congress A C Wilder of Kensa dies in San Francisco this cornea Wilder once served as mayor of this city.
In Westcuesree Pennsylvania on December 23 the Brandywine Bank is placed under a receiver. Details reference Book of Brand June news and ads of Wm W Jeffreys in the county.
A terse Charleston item from December records a brief mention of a pass and a late 19th century tone. Names and precise actions are obscured, but the entry signals a local, civic or social note tied to Charleston.
Monongahela river levels rise to 12 feet 3 inches as shipments of steamboats Dick n No 5 B D Saml rke and Joseph A Stache move. canal reports show 6 feet 10 inches at locks and 4 feet 10 inches at falls. Evansville Minneapolis Ashland end New Orleans freights pass upriver. Elma and James Db Parker noted. Hogs dull at market. weather too warm for killing.
A fragmented market note lists grain prices and conditions with mixed West and white varieties, rye and barley activity, oats dullness, and pork and lard pricing. It references Chicago and Milwaukee bids, noted amounts and rates, with terse commentary on winter barley and crude whisky margins. The text is garbled with several unreadable fragments and incomplete figures.
Deyton and Hamilton are in the city today buying Christmas presents. All donations gratefully received at the Home for the Friendless on Christmas Day.
Mr William H McDevitt of the Ohio State Journal is in the city. A reporter was misinformed about Colonel Bullock and the Y M M L A as printed yesterday. Another grand concert at Atlantic Garden tonight by Brand's ensemble under Andrew directs. The Vault Cleaning Committee of the Board of Health resumes evidence gathering this afternoon and will likely finish.
A report says Young Hamilton who attempted suicide by shooting himself through the head two days ago remains alive when a reporter visited Cincinnati Hospital at noon. Further condition not disclosed.
William W Farley engineer of the locomotive Joseph Torrence on the C H and D Bay was severely hurt by a son at Post Town station near Middletown. It is feared he will not recover and the incident is reported in Enterprise. We announce the first shipment from Nervi to Cincinnati on steamer Castalia Italian paste and oil from Fratilli Costa to Cavagna & Son.
The marriage of comedian John W Foster of the National Theatre and Ada Foy of Newport Ky was followed by a perjury arrest over an affidavit signed by the bride’s mother. The couple married before Rev Theost and now face Case No 47391 in Common Pleas Court as Addie Foster sues for divorce and relief. Foster is summoned to respond as trial looms.
A public entertainment at the district school featured Hood's Poems bound volume and a music demonstration by Master Prank M. Principal and Mr. W. Stanage attended. Children and parents witnessed the orderly performance and the teacher's musical guidance during the exercises.
The Water-works Trustees met at 10 this morning with Dan penhold chair and Messrs Bowman and Hilb present. Minutes were read and approved. Delinquent water bills were listed for October and September, with totals and commissions noted. The secretary reported $23,621.15 on hand. a street project on Elliott street was assigned to the Superintendent. A donation thank you from Sisters Good Shepherd on Bank street was filed. A resolution for officer elections and by-law amendments tied to water collection was proposed and debated. Meeting adjourned.
Depositions are being taken morning and afternoon before Squire lowekauip as the Birnbaum Hopper contest continues. The case is not expected to conclude until the middle of next month and no new significant facts have emerged.
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