09 Feb 1876
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1876
Page
1
Eyewitness reports describe a chaotic entrance at a New York building where a panic formed as doors opened. Despite efforts to calm the crowd, fear surged and a lost baby incident sparked discussion on safety and management of the admission process.
Special Dispatch from Cincinnati reports tensions between Secretary Bristow and Attorney General Pierrepont over whisky trials. Major C. G. Megrue heads to St Louis to testify in the Babcock case, asserting Babcock’s innocence and lack of any conspiracy. Blaine not preparing another speech and Sanborn’s Treasury claim viewed as untrue. Maguire seeks mitigation. Bristow testifies before Ways and Means.
Legislative Committee on Public Works travels to Middletown to inspect the dam breach and adjust Hamilton Basin and Dayton water leases. Ex-Representative Haven among Cincinnati lobbyists opposing Griebel's bill on workhouse sentences. Senator Kanen predicts Senate pass, House outcomes uncertain. Peter Thatcher sworn in on the Board of Public Works. retiree Porter honored with a gold watch. A man attempted to abduct a nearly fifteen year old girl on State street, but police halted the carriage scheme.
In St Lovis on February 9 the court heard that government agents used testimony to outline the Whisky Ring operations from 1873 to 1875. No direct proof tied Gren or Babcock to a specific conspiracy, while Fitzroy, a deputy revenue officer, and others were examined as witnesses.
In Lesvos on February 9, M Weston defeated Perkins English champion in a walk for the city-pound cup. The march covered twenty four bouts with Perkins recording sixty five miles in green bare. A firm of Wo.m & Son foreign merchants seat 133 on High street Saath werk and others noted. In the House of Commons in February a speech referenced Austria note and England not standing aloof in response.
New York reports from February 9 describe fighting at Saga and Remedios where Spaniards repelled insurgents. Insurgents attacked Mabazon and Holgwin, burning villages and forts while authorities accuse a governor of treachery. casualties cited include killed and wounded on both sides.
Judge Avery hears Richard Nelson versus H P Kelly in a libel damages case. The court examined whether alleging insolvency in a trade context is actionable. The defense argued such accusations could harm business credit, while the plaintiff framed insolvency as a factual assertion about solvency. The judge found mere insolvency claims not actionable unless tied to a business context where credit is essential.
The House committee continued investigating Holbrook the exSpecial Agent amid alleged collusion with a clerk to obtain fraudulent contracts. A Kentucky witness claimed improper means to influence legislation regarding the Trans Continental Railway charter. The President named Bed Fiermenkeamp as Consul for the Netherlands in Illinois and Michigan. New York reported a devastating fire in February with vast losses and ongoing rescue efforts. damages estimated at 3 to 1 9 million and insurance at about 2 059 K0. two men killed David Malden and David Clute were examined by the coroner. police erected a barrier around the scene as the city copes with travel restrictions.
In New York the coal compression houses of Packer & Co and partners face liabilities near 900000 after a large fire. Ex Packer & Co. Sought to pay in full and has assigned to Wm J. Carigs, chief of a prominent Philadelphia firm, among their largest creditors.
A long page reports a German style wedding at the Church of the Mother of God with John Erenilage and Josie Marshal, followed by local court notes. It notes the Newport Waterworks expenditures, a mule incident at Columbus, a detective search for a Newfound land dog, and the ongoing Dr Adam Meisingheimer case with salacious spiritist suits.
In Lorisvinus February report the Railroad Ticket Agents of America convene to adopt uniform rates for all roads at the Centennial session. Nearly all major lines are represented, though details on reductions remain undecided. The session is described as aiming for clarified rates for general use.
At a February meeting of gentlemen interested in a Clearing House Milton S. Latham was elected president. Kpatz Stein, Mil McKay Law, and King were named on the Managing Committee. Nearly all banks signaled intent to join, except the Novote Bank.
The Legislative Council of Montana praised a resolution to grant 3.5 million dollars to aid construction of the Northern Pacific Railroad from Biewareck to Byields River, the Yellowstone River tributary area.
Naw Youke reports heavy financial strain as British Fire Insurance Agencies in the city are expected to withdraw between one hundred fifty thousand and two hundred thousand pounds in exchange immediately, signaling a major liquidity event.
A fragmentary report states Arroxane B e February 9 witnessed by two named Smith and a youth Barry who attempted a rescue. The ice broke and all three drowned, with local authorities investigating the tragedy.
Fragmentary OCR notes show Declinations or Mr Beecher linked to Provipencs R1 dated February 9 with references to three Congregational churches and invited advisors or council members, though text is garbled and not all names or actions are clear.
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