04 Feb 1870
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1870
Page
1
A damaged OCR fragment mentions consternation and maldéne doubt over a maiming event involving many, with unclear subjects and context. The text is unreadable in parts but implies a serious incident affecting numerous people and potential conflict.
A reader cites a Mormon article arguing polygamy could honorably provide for multiple wives, yet asserts this view is not correct. The letter references Bible justification and contrasts “secret lust and abortion” with polygamous marriage, then shifts to a mention of a Washington woman as context.
A garbled item list mentions the Far West, a mermen family with 148 children, Salinas Catholic efforts to erect a church in Wisconsin, a hog butchering incident, a Mankato season value of 15000 dollars, A Camp of Ishaa, gold seas, and O H Gold editor noting a Mountain outfit. Also B M Stratton of Omaha shoed 101 horses in two hours, surpassing a rival Manning who took more than two hours.
A New York Express report recounts a contested affair where a widow named Sandra, widow with four sons and a well furnished home, allegedly sought damages by law after a scheme involving a bond to recover from her late husband Jeremiah Russell. Christine related that if they survived, Russell would leave $2,000 and a gold watch to the woman Susan Crawford, who accepted a writ sedation. The case centers on alleged advances and a will draw up shortly before Russell’s death, with claims of ante nuptial arrangements and disputed property, all within a Methodist circle in New York.
A derailed train on the Laramie plains after leaving Omaha Sunday morning left two engines and three cars derailed while other cars and the train crew escaped injury. Obstructions caused a partial collapse of the line as workers attempted to clear the track. The accident disrupted travel but no fatalities are confirmed in the readable text.
A lively survey details performances at Woon's House and Pearl of Savoy. Miss Mitchell headlines a benefit, Miss Lucille Western begins an engagement, and Lingard Burlesque Company impresses with quick character changes. Classical Chamber Concerts prepare a strong program while multiple tours and operatic feats populate the season.
Religious notices describe Union prayer meetings at York Street Baptist and Trinity Methodist Church. Revivals include large night gatherings, special prayers, and calls for individual duty, with about three hundred converts and anxious in attendance. Young Men's Christian Association entertainment praised as a success.
Report from a New York World piece describes women lobbyists in Washington, noting their prominence near the Senate and their influence on political access. The passage highlights fashionable attire and social dynamics on the east side of the Capitol while referencing a specific figure with distinctive dark hair and eyes.
A resident in Y, Indiana, while reading a Victorian work, encountered a startling scene as she approached her bookcase. The incident involved a sudden reaction that disrupted the room, leaving onlookers unsure of the exact cause or outcome. This strange moment highlights a noteworthy event in the class section of the town.
A brief note records a marriage with stated conditions as part of a local society notice. The item lists individuals involved and references customary stipulations affecting the union, reflecting the era’s legal or ceremonial requirements.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss individuals willing to immolate themselves to run for alderman, citing desire for peace, home comforts, and public office. Critics warn such motives risk public funds and city treasury, urging caution against sensational promises.
The Newport City Council met with President Cummings presiding and most members present. Topics included a proposed lamppost for the Masonic hall, a nuisance complaint at Chestnut Street, municipal finances, and plans to extend city corporate limits south and southwest.
A garbled note indicates the Men’s Gymnastic Association schedules a grand free games event at the Grmtasiom Hall on Thursday evening. Officials hope a large turnout, with many ex members and locals attending, though details are unclear.
A City Council session chaired by Col John Todd considers amending the charter to allow toll collection on a segment of the Bank Lick Turnpike road within the city limits. J Shinkle presents the proposal and a related communication from Public Works members. The Fire Department report concerns culverts and water-works issues. the communication is referred to the Fire Committee.
Dayton aims for next State Fair, Abraham Lincoln Bright name change noted, sparring in Memphis, Hudson River ice, Maine Senate disenfranchises paupers, Prince Arthur charity ball in New York, Rev Horace Cooke with family near Boston, St Louis cold, England targets Rome successor, Parker iron-spoon shop fire in East Meriden, New York city taxes, Geldand in Dayton jail, leech insanity, Justice Banyon sues Chicago Post, superior Senate Yeas and Nays, Horace Binney Jr. dies, gin-house fire near bale of cotton, unknown man death by own hand at Helena, Gov Washburne in Woodstock dispatch, New York Senate on 11th Amendment, Deeds for Ohio appointed, Darlington safe opening, Dexter seeking appropriation in Columbus, Col A das at St Louis, Lt Col Jones to Portland, Quay Beaver era editor, Dr Hall’s wife injured in horse accident, suit over Postmaster Talaferro, printing contracts for government paper, Baltimore firm in line, St Louis accident, Victor Hugo Lucrezia Borgia play audience disruption.
February 3 report from Columbus Ohio notes Senate actions on petitions from Hamilton County to legalize dissection of human bodies and from other counties opposing cemetery grounds deriding injunctions. Bills No. 85 and 86 advance. tax for Clinton township bridge funding discussed. committee of the whole on No. 38 postponed. session recessed until tomorrow.
Fragmentary records show Mr Morton of Indiana proposing memorials on national finance and court salaries. The dialogue references a bill authorizing finance measures and extending specie payments, with committee consideration by the Judiciary Committee amid ill remarks about railroad representative Romney.
The Senate met at 4 o clock in executive session then adjourned. Bills introduced covered public lands, military service, swamp land locations, western railroad projects, and aid for construction. The House adjourned at 4 30 with the session focused on committee reports and a survey update in Colorado and New Hampshire.
Local listing notes a wholesale and retail depot for American Wine Growers at 77 on West Third Street in Cincinnati. The fragment mentions seedling varieties including Catawba, with garbled text likely listing grape stock offerings and related supplies.
Ambiguous OCR text referencing Enterprise Insurance Building and Discogs Specie plus dhp Sea span the most liberal terms, unclear fuller facts or entities. The fragment hints at a business arrangement or building lease but lacks concrete names, dates, places, or outcomes.
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