07 Feb 1876
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1876
Page
1
Fragmented report from February 7 to 10 describing wind direction from southeast to northeast, variable barometer readings, and cloudy condition. Includes scattered names and locations in Tennessee and Ohio Valleys and mentions movement of weather fronts.
Fragmented reports show Gore, Cullen Roe, and others linked to crimes and trials with mentions of a missing gunpowder seizure aboard the Antwerp steamer. Included are references to Prohibition debates, habeas corpus writs, and judicial orders, with various locations like New York and Fort Wayne threaded through.
A ten year effort by Martha Lamb yields a pew history of New York. Lamb, only woman member of the Historical Society of New York City, had rare access to unpublished early New York documents. She also authored Lyme in Harper's Monthly and edits Historic Homes.
A wide ranging letter and report debate the proposed Southern Railway bonds and their impact on city debt. Citizens discuss taxation, risk of confiscation, and the state of local finances with references to Governor Tilden and public notices. The piece critiques speculative railway ventures and warns of heightened taxes unless halted.
Mayors Portree, Civil Engineer, argues the proposed Cincinnati Southern Railway through Kentucky and Tennessee cannot pay, given sparse population, poor soil, rugged terrain, and high costs. He contends through business will not sustain debt, predicts need for additional funds, and questions city guarantees.
The Newark Advertiser correspondent reports on a grim torture chamber in Nuremberg, noting Spanish instruments including a device called the Spanish pear. The article recounts the pear being inserted in the mouth and screwed open to prevent screaming during further torture, with other instruments described in terse terms.
A New York News report notes a careful test of a gas meter satisfied all parties and found it overcalculated by sixty percent. No basis for assuming the meter was more defective than thousands of others used by gas companies to estimate consumption.
In a lengthy session analysts reviewed the Pinchback program findings. The discussion centered on irregularities and potential impacts of the canvass results, with authorities noting a need for clarity and further review of the Decaavaratios project’s effect on final tallies.
Mr Morrisson, chairman of the Committee of Ways and Means, will ask the committee within ten days to formally consider the tariff bill. He aims to elicit public discussion and believes the committee will endorse the measure and that the House will pass it.
A murder occurred yesterday in Ranout County. Horace A. Burnett allegedly entered Jacob Bleveck’s house and shot Bleveck through the head, killing him. A witness named Slevick saw the crime, and the murderer has since been captured and jailed.
Collibs, February 7. Certificates incorporating Castalia Milling Company with 30,000 capital, Klotz & Kramer Machine Company of Bandusky with 109,000 capital, American District Telegraph Company of Cleveland with 20,000 capital, orig Supply House of Toledo with 25,000 capital, and the Cincia pati Furniture Exchange of Ciacinfial were filed today.
General C. E. Babcock appeared in the United States Circuit Court for arraignment on an indictment charging complicity in the yech fraud. Judge John Storrs presided with other federal officials present. The case was adjourned until tomorrow as jurors and witnesses prepared for later proceedings amid police presence and outside crowds.
Mapai reports February 7 with notes on Biscayan and Navarsez provincial deputies advising Don Carlos of limited future aid amid heavy snow in Navarre and Gipuzkoa. Also covered are Turkey and the Andean note, grain market suspensions in Liverpool, and the United States freight market. Montenegro-Turkey talks caution on regional function settlement. Vincent Golway leads Indonesia news.
On the steamer Wieland arriving in New York February 7 Mrs Thoufaweb wife of the Brem rares dynamite disaster author and her four children voiced reluctance to discuss the incident before their kids who remain unaware. She plans retirement at a country home. John Dolan was sentenced to be executed on March 24 for murdering Mr Noe.
In Rocktha Illinois a Saturday night blaze at Bradner Smith Co destroyed the power ill. Loss listed at 570.0% with insurance of $25,000. About one o clock this morning John Heich shot and killed Orr Bell during a quarrel over Heich's wife. Campbell wounded Heich with a razor and escaped.
February reports from Louisville and Cincinnati detail incidents of burglary and freight losses, with weather now cloudy and mild. The river shows a falling trend to around 39 to 40 feet, while shipments by rail and steamer move slowly. Officials note taxes and levies, and crews report varied travel and cargo progress amid cold season conditions.
A fragmented Senate session notes a memorial presentation urging funds for a one million five hundred thousand to aid the Continental celebration and to cover judicial payments. Talks reference railroad communications, amendments, printing table entries, and committee referrals.
A noisy OCR fragment lists produce and commodity prices across many items. Wheat, whiskey, pork, bacon, lard, coffee, and molasses show varied quotes. Receipts mention New York groceries, shipments, and regional markets with numerous figures and obscure shorthand.
To-Day market dispatch reports quiet trading across major centers with mixed prices. Ohio and Kentucky shipments show nominal gains and declines while buyers dominate activity. futures unchanged as cash markets edge lower amid limited supply and demand.
Hon John C New United States Treasurer told the House Appropriations Committee that reducing clerical staff by ten percent is unwise and that his salary could be cut if needed. He described personal losses and urged abolishing Assistant Treasurer offices in Cincinnati Chicago Baltimore and Charleston S C with banks taking depository duties in several cities. He impressed the committee with his testimony.
A fragmentary report notes a district level scheme involving the district government and a bank note print project. The text references investigative concerns and implies official scrutiny of financial plans within the Washington area. Names and concrete dates are missing in the readable portion.
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