02 Feb 1870
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1870
Page
1
A distressed speaker urges careful travel through Cumminsville and warns against whisky shop influence. He argues a hoped railroad could end the town’s curse, appeals to Mt. Pleasant men to join in ridding whisky shops to protect the young and improve local life.
A January 28 1870 report extols a Missouri Valley Railroad line from Kawase Ciry to Des Moines amid praise for East Coast ownership and expert operation. It notes smooth travel, courteous service, and the road passing through historic western towns, while detailing eerie depictions of crime and decay tied to a local quarry and a grisly scene. The piece ends with a clipped note from the Red Bank Standard about a doctor and a group on the New York & Co line.
Dated miscellany cites Groundhog Day and a string of short notes. Items mention Irish patriotism, a New York millinery ad, a wolf hunt atpincon Missouri, and a Philadelphia allusion to Gen. Thomas. Also notes about cotton shipments, a Natchez Fire Department celebration, and a funeral dirge for Miss Hattie Putney.
The National Theater showcases Sinbad the Sailor in a burlesque with Mrs Lydia Thompson as the Queen of the Blondes. Audiences, especially older patrons, enjoy her exuberant stage presence and the show's lively antics. The review also praises Miss Maggie Mitchell's varied performances and notes Lingard and Dunning Lingard presenting new sketches at Mozart Hall.
A jumble of historical notes reports a dramatic financial dispute, diplomatic moves in Memphis and Tripoli, a consul nomination, a Supreme Court retirement, and railroad inspections. It notes Yale alumni gathering in Boston, Russian serf emancipation date, and various local notices from Indianapolis to Key West.
Disjointed items include a note on the Fifteenth Amendment ratification and a plan affecting Newport street near Fifth Avenue, plus a burglary report at George Phillips residence. Other fragments reference postal totals for December 1869, tenancy disputes, tithe management, rumors of injunctions and arrests, and Bishop Toebbe at St Mary’s Calia in the morning.
The stock subscription for a Dayton to Newport street railroad is fully taken, with work to start late March or as soon as permits are obtained. Annexation details were settled amicably among involved parties, and funding remains at par value.
Fragmentary notes describe new express company splits, a fatal accident from a falling timber, and multiple political and legal happenings. Reports cover a minister’s call, a major bar association meeting in New York, a fraud case in Newark dismissed for lack of evidence, a $80,000 farmer’s wealth near Utica, and other scattered events across cities like Washington, Saint Louis, Philadelphia, and Indianapolis.
February session notes show senators debating a rules reform, a mediation proposal with Canada over Red River issues, and a budget amendment. Discussions include increasing census funds and inquiries by the Finance Committee while references to delegates from Kentucky and Indiana appear amid legislative maneuvering.
The Ohio House considers multiple petitions from citizens across counties including Coshocton, Vinton, Muscatine, and Hamilton seeking salary boosts for prosecutors and attorneys. Legislation covers city council alley platting, levee construction, and tax levies, while a federal oath ruling and political debate unfold amid committee sessions and party lines.
A fragmented note from a Cincinnati source lists seedling Catawba and other wine varieties from Ohio and Lake regions. The text references wine growers and experiments, suggesting cultivation and varietal naming, with partial phrases about seedling stock and regional wine efforts.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.