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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1870
Page
1
Washington reports discuss Dawes and readings before committees, with references to political attacks, amendments, and School Board debates over Bible readings in schools. Amusements cover theatre reviews including Lydia Thompson troupe, Miss Mitchell performances, and updates on National Theater operas and concerts in New York.
A fragment from a DeGraff letter by Assessor Coleman discusses tax costs linked to Dr. Bore and a Troy district assessor role. The text hints at internal issues and rising expenses, underscoring local government finance concerns.
Mr Griffith proposes authorizing counties to build railroads within their bounds and to lease or operate them with assessments not exceeding two percent of taxable property. Mr Siffard notes a similar bill that limits votes to towns or cities if county residents don’t directly benefit. Committee considers partition plans and related measures.
The City Solicitor and Committee on Condemnation and Vacation were ordered to set a price for certain lands and to proceed with condemned properties. A resolution for cost sharing on city assistant payments was sent to the Finance Committee, and a plan to rent the Station-house in Ward for condemnation work was discussed.
A motion by Dr. Jones referred to the Committee on City Improvements to hire a firm for the improvement. A special committee was named to study Mill Creek and Deercreek improvements. An ordinance on the widening of the Widens Office was tabled. Denman Street grade was rejected. A bond issue for McLean Avenue completion was requested. A vote on Bradley as Street Commissioner was rejected and held over. Auditor authorized to move 20,000 to park fund and 5,000 to pay costs. Adjourned.
The School Board met at the usual hour with President Wehmer presiding. A communication from E J Richard Brinda noted a piano on the table for one week and was unanimously confirmed as a teacher in Woodward High. The superintendent submitted a third report with a comparative enrollment exhibit for the school years 1869-70, listing totals and by class.
The case details a wife Caroline Keck stabbed by husband Keck amid quarrels at their residence. The wound appears potentially fatal and was reported to have occurred after heavy drinking. Keck faced a $4,000 bond as the court proceeding continued.
Fern Cochnower and Eliz Blair transfer lot Se geecengen pe to Marcus O'Brian. C Chambers and wife to J B Specker transfer Kibby street lot 25 with 3 1 100 acres adjoining Mesias Cemetery to C G Pearce. W W Williams acquires acres in Crosby township section 13. A three-year contract has been entered for a Railroad composer position on the Pacific Railroad project.
Mr Ryznorer is named as the head of a Richings arrangement in an unclear report. The article provides few readable facts beyond the named person and organization, with missing context and uncertain details.
In Covington city, interest grows in religious matters with gatherings at Scott street and Madison street churches. The Madison Street Baptist church recently united forty members, while the School Board approved a revised book plan for all grades. Local fuel prices for coal and wood are reported as around 363.0 per load in nearby towns including Blick-2 and Pomeroy.
The report notes a jail escape attempt thwarted by internal guards after a courtroom adjournment and mentions ongoing city elections with multiple candidates for Clerk City Attorney and other posts. Dayton city council meets to address streetcar questions, with residents offering varied opinions and actions planned for the day.
A fragmentary telegraphy style summary notes snow in Dayton and Virginia area, with brief mentions of legislative convenings in Ohio and Tennessee, a Great Eastern arrival in Bombay, a New York event, bank robbery in Louisiana, a fatality in Ohio, floods on Yazoo and Yallabusha rivers, and various other scattered items including court actions, political moves, fires, and social updates.
An election convention will meet in Madison today to nominate a candidate for the vacancy in the Wisconsin delegation caused by the death of Congressman Hopkins. The session, amid other items, also notes a long list of court actions, river improvements, and legislative proposals from Ohio and surrounding states.
Ohio Legislature reports a bill proposed January 31 to provide homes for the children of deceased soldiers and sailors. The bill was referred to the Committee on Consummation of the War, with Mr. Daugherty presenting from the committee.
In Atlanta on January 31 both Houses met at ten o'clock. A bitter exchange followed over Bryant protest and the legality of the organization. General Terry and Gov Bullock faced acrimonious attacks as Democrats pressed their case. A recess was taken pending notification to the proper authorities and a conference at twelve.
Fragmentary OCR about a January event in the House, noting bribery allegations and a five member committee to conduct some inquiry or measure related to the House proceedings. Details are incomplete and names or exact actions are not readable.
B. M. Bartlest advertises an American wine grower wholesale and retail depot on West Third Street Cincinnati. The garbled text references wines and bottling services, aiming to attract customers with a local trade listing and product offerings.
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