28 Dec 1869
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1869
Page
1
In a 1869 New York correspondence fragment the writer discusses Hurd and Houghton leaving old works, reluctant editors, and personal experience about writing for magazines. The author notes being urged to finish pieces for the next month and mentions payment timing and uncertainty in finding suitable venues.
The Dec 27 1869 item reports a night mail robbery in Newark with the postmaster astonished to find the office entered. At least $40 in a registered letter is confirmed. hundreds more may be missing. The incident follows a roundup of assorted local notes and national items including politics, science, and society.
The text describes the halcyon myth linking a kingfisher to a supposed tranquil period at sea. It notes the bird hatching a floating nest during calm weather and mentions Dryden's remarks on this ancient tale and its Greek roots.
The Board of Trade met yesterday afternoon led by A. D. Bullock. A report found the Careyville schools debt free and Burnet avenue improvements debated, with a plan to widen the street after next year’s taxes. The group considered querying the City Solicitor on commissioner vacancies and unanimity requirements for annexation, then adjourned to reconvene on Secretary Tatem’s call.
The Natrona house presents Humpty Dumpty with a Hungarian troupe, Lotta and Johnson in notable roles. review praises Little Nell and Swiveller figures, notes lively minstrelsy and dancing interludes, and mentions a concert at Pike's Music Hall for Bethel. School Board proceedings follow with district boundary changes and salary allocations.
Two convicts Mayer and Griffiths recently escaped from the Work. A strong regular ticket for the Young Men's Library Association remains in circulation. Burglaries occurred with valuables taken from Edward Sargent Eng East Walnut Hill. The Sisters of Mercy fair continues to draw crowds. Burglars attempted to blow open Cudhwomee coal office safe but failed. Cincinnati Alumni Club reunion and festival to be held at Beckers Hall tonight. Perry Motion on Vine Street lists Old and New from Hurd Houghton. Nathan Thiel was attacked by three assailants, leaving him in critical condition.
Society notes report election of Geo N Black as N G I H Jackson as V G Wm Kirton Hefley Peters as Trustees Thomas V Leonard P G Representative to Grand Lodge at the Dec 27 meeting. Also mentions funeral attendees and a discharged charge related to Captain C O An and street fore events with a five dollar counter ailment.
Fragmentary notes from an almanac describe the winter and summer solstices, the sun’s path through the zodiac, and the longest day in summer. The text references months, seasons, and celestial movements with deletions and garbled wording.
Covington Masonic Lodge No 109 elected officers for the coming year led by WM Be Bicherdeon and others. Installations will occur Thursday at Scott Street M E Church with Grand Master Exzinton presiding. Receipts at the lodge supper show declines, while the diocese prepares consecrations at Philomen Church and Mary’s. Two youths arrested amid a disturbance at a private property.
The annual election of officers for the Masonh was held on Eight. The list includes ingier John nee tary J J Raipe and others. Names such as O Hara 127 and Berry 101 are noted among recent votes and roles.
A mixed bag of local and national items appears. Dayton spent nearly two million on internal improvements. Obituaries recount Dr George Stealey’s death. The Merchants’ Exchange Bank of New York faces trouble. Reports also cover a Sebastian County murder, Cuban privateers, and various political and financial developments.
A Madison Wis Journal report notes an American citizen of African descent in the Third Ward who, suspecting his wife’s closeness to a well known white man, threatened violence stating he would have taken the boots. The incident surfaces amid tensions over race and loyalty in the community.
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