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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1876
Page
1
A Berlin message claims the government is ready to end the Carlist conflict within ten days, promising results after that period, though skepticism remains about achieving the goal. Officials doubt whether the plan can be fulfilled in the stated time.
An unclear early text fragment suggests a Breckius related event reported overnight. The garbled lines mention a discovery and a nighttime scene, with references to a place S7ord and an unidentified individual or group. Details are too mangled to confirm specifics.
A series of fires struck Montezuma Indiana destroying Edward Wilson’s dry goods business Moses and Thomas Dean grocers Lom Ia e Iowa and Hallenbeck’s ing bone loss estimated at 12000 and river faille Wisconsin with nine buildings burned and extensive damage totaling about 35000 dollars.
The January debt record outlines fonnery share reduction figures, listing Treasury coin and currency amounts, certificates, and outstanding legal tenders. It specifies totals such as 1 3 currency in Treasury, 11,991 certificates, and 1 601,400 ALAS poset legal tenders, with outstandings totaling 511,600,000 and 371,273,140 respectively.
The Senate introduced bills to reorganize the Cincinnati Police Department, set eligibility rules for county surveyors as examiners, extend magistrates' jurisdiction for certain guilty pleas, and require toll and free road superintendents to clear briers and weeds in July and August. A governor’s message declined Richard A. Harrison from the Supreme Court Commission and nominated Luther Day of Portage. Senator Andrews praised Day and urged unanimous confirmation. The Senate recessed after confirmation.
A Cincinnati Times despatch reports sixteen guilty conspirators were sentenced by Judge Chesham this forenoon. The former faces two terms of imprisonment and fines totaling $1,000, while others receive six months and $1,100 fines. The judge contrasted offenses by paid trusted government officers versus manufacturers drawn into crime by enforcing officers.
A fire at 2 a m in Cairo totally burned a building owned by Hi A Thoms and kept by Wm Wetzel. It likely started in the third story from a defective flue. Losses estimated at $6,000 on the building with $3,090 insured and $4,000 on furniture with $4,500 insured. Weather noted as a cold morning with a thermometer around 25 degrees.
Social dispatches note river conditions and shipping reports for February first. Rises and falls noted on the Ohio with 21 feet at the canal and 19 at the falls in Louisville while snow turns to slush. business described as dull amid heavy weather.
A murky February market report lists prices for corn higher at 351, 38% and beans at 38, with steady cash bids and varied sales. Oil, cotton, oats, bran, hay, flour and pork show mixed movement, while receipts include 2,000 barrels, 7,345 bales of cotton, and several rail and river shipments. Prices for lard, bacon, and beef fats edge or hold, with whiskey, sugar, and other commodities noted, along with arrivals like John A. Scudder and regional grain figures for Cincinnati and St Louis.
John Hilker leaves for Chicago from Third Street Drug store. Holt and Greenfield assign to Cline and Gilmore in Probate Court. Nelson Caver is guardian of Mery-The last will of F. Hassetine admitted to probate. Wedding invitations for Jacob Doli and Mins Ema Mars for Thursday at St John’s Protestant Church. Gas service restored in city. repairs finish and production meets demand. Sheriff Thomas to County for new safe and office improvements. Board delays action. Many important papers at risk in a cupboard. urgency urged for early action. new suits.
The document records a jury verdict finding Kiwer erbtel guilty and sentences of three years, plus ensuing legal motions and costs. It also lists council proceedings with bids, bridge safety concerns, and fire department personnel changes, including new assignments and confirmations.
A rustic Gazette item blends petty robbery charges against Wm. Taylor Searte, local fracas, school board politics, and tax debates with curious anecdotes about cattle, calves, and a mysterious long ago family pedigree. Town events promise a Monday visit by the 60 R. M. delegation and a famed Kentucky tree tale amid street scenes.
A fragmented report notes a court session at The Galt House in Cincinnati with local proprietors and residents present. Police deny arresting the assailant from last night while detailing a disturbance near York Street and a frightened residence break-in.
A garbled diary fragment references Margarett and a nursemaid figure, mentioning a place called Bay NOD and a person named Mabicare. The text hints at origin, fear, and a dubious bargain, with several unreadable phrases about a man and a cave, ending in a confused dialogue about age and risk.
A report on Mr. Hathaway of Fall River promoting cotton goods exports to England. The mission sparked wide interest in New England mills, with purchases and shipments arranged to ease local shortages. English merchants urged demand, while American factories plan for temporary relief and continued home production.
Danver February 1 report states a round house and three locomotives of the Kansas Pacific Railroad at W Kansas were totally destroyed by fire last night. Loss estimated at 70000 dollars.
Market summaries from Pittsburgh and Philadelphia indicate firm prices with several stations reporting high bids and steady fixtures. Traders note demand remains strong for crude and refined products, with occasional price fluctuations at Timueville and Parker's Market.
Fragmented notes show Mr Sherman opposing a bill authorizing import duties payable in legal tender. The Michigan soldier bounty proposal for $200 was discharged. Reports from Finance and Post Office committees favored Senate measures on routes in Texas and a southern Utah district office. Senate resumes consideration of DC district interest payments.
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