10 Feb 1868
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1868
Page
1
A fragmented report from a local paper describes theater seating arrangements and a request by a woman attendant for expenses. It mentions sidewalk fines and duty of the Auditor to enforce penalties, plus migrants and city observations abroad. The article references investment in armory arrangements and photometric observations during a week ending late February.
The Soldiers Organization named Minety Vve-benets is established with Major J. M. Stuart as President and Major Wm. R. War as Vice President. Warden Phelpa, Treasurer Captain K. J. Taylor, and Executive Committee member Robe Dent join Geo. Mi Teens and J. L. at the initiation station in Co-Lambes.
A mangled OCR fragment reports storm damage to church turrets on Scott Street and discusses municipal ordinances taking effect in March. It mentions a river, a sinking vessel, a large crowd, and references to courts, corporations, and local committees without clear details.
A discussion of St Valentine’s Day customs notes the display of pictures in shop windows for love season buyers. It traces the festival’s origins from Roman Lupercalia to Christian Saint veneration and describes folk practices about choosing mates and the social observations of lovers and wedding references.
A garbled OCR fragment references Chicago and various proper nouns. It mentions names like Noah and Bodom and hints at social or moral judgments but lacks clear events or dates. The readable portions suggest a domestic or street conversation with scattered, unrecoverable context.
Elwood Garrett reports the setup of a Wilmington store at 718 and 72 Market Street for Stephen Shakespeare of Dover, who recently vanished after promising a return with stock from New York. Shakespeare left for Cincinnati then West, citing plans to buy more goods, but has not been heard from since.
An essay argues that skating for girls brings health and vigor, arguing climate and outdoor activity shape robust women. It notes dangers from improper dress and unsuitable companions, urging balanced time outdoors with proper supervision and care.
The article analyzes Central Park visitor counts over six years and the rise in assessed value for three surrounding wards across twelve years. It calculates 1967 tax increases, deducts park land costs, and concludes a net profit figure. It also notes U S naval strength on the Pacific coast with two squadrons totaling 126 ships and 170,000 tons.
A 1868 report from Coewara Onto outlines Columbus Ohio water works opposition citing abundant wells and risks from Scioto or Olentangy rivers. It covers Union Club plans for a March convention, county ticketing, depot improvements, and religious revival efforts in London linked to the Shaftesbury movement led by Mr Spurgeon and lay preachers.
The New York Mail reports on Mrs X leading a fashionable charity event dubbed a brocade ball in Young New York. Guests wore costly gowns while a dress and jewelry sale funded a benevolent institute, but ensuing gossip revealed debts and vanity eroding trust, ending with Mrs X retreating from charity work.
Mrs Celia Cela aged over 100 died in this city after a short illness on Wednesday. She lived in this city for nearly half her life and recalled many Revolutionary War incidents her father served as a North Carolina colonel. She was a respected resident and widow of W A Wherry.
Fragmentary notes describe state education data, listing numbers of schools, teachers, and homes. The passage mentions stone buildings and stone houses among the facilities, and references a Paris novelty involving a fur lined hose projector amid cold weather.
The Nashville Press and Times warns of a growing Kuklux Klan presence in Middle Tennessee aiming to intimidate Black voters. It reports rapid spread from Williamson County to surrounding areas, with cloaked members posing as rebels from graves to induce fear and suppress the freedmen at the polls. The paper urges exposure of plans and warns military aid may be needed to ensure peaceful voting.
The Baltimore line to Southia sails regularly starting July 12. Caribbean and Pacific reports include Juan Fernandez sale to a fisheries concern, a Bostonist in Texas, and a New Orleans cue near Galveston. Michigan requires bona fide residency for divorceseekers, Georgia farmers shift from cotton to wheat and corn, Prussian rail loan proposed, Mobile and Ohio Railroad cuts jobs, Boston hotel wages and Fall River mill wages noted. Siamese twins on Isla de los Santos receive royal care. Minnesota reports a mild winter unlikely, Harrisburg telegraphy advances, and Washington bounty and navy applications rise. New Orleans Freedmen Bureau impact praised by planters. Carl Schurz mocked in Prussia. Colorado frontier violence recounted with Mexican towns near Trinidad under guard. two wounded Mexicans named. The Denver News reports ongoing tension and guard patrols through January 24.
Washington correspondent for the Boston Post reports Governor Jenkins of Georgia says Meade plotted to depose him. Meade claimed no authority beyond enforcing Congress reconstruction. Jenkins alleges Meade seized the state treasury and vault keys, accusing Georgia of lacking funds for reconstruction.
New Orleans correspondent notes cane sugar cultivation is declining in Louisiana with planters selling several canefields to the United States Marshal. Cotton prospects look weak with possible 600000 bales needed and only 100000 on hand. grain trade and water transport are seen as hopeful avenues. The Southwest Pass channel now allows eighteen-foot drafts, with dredging planned to handle future freight.
The Massachusetts steam railroad corporations' 1887 returns show capital, surplus, and dividends. freight tonnage and passenger counts are listed. The data include 1886 figures for freight cars, mileage, employees, and fatalities with inconsistent OCR clarity.
Fragmented OCR text discusses cold dryness, meat consumption in pie diets, and praise for a country and its climate. Mentions Mr Winslow's Sophthin and Thothis with remarks on authenticity and imitation. No clear events or dates.
Fragmentary notes describe Baptist ministers in Maine with counts and locations such as Nobleborods and Portland. The text cites small churches with efforts to support them and mentions last year’s allocations for related religious works.
Telegraphic summaries recount debates on allegiance and race between labor groups, a Georgia Convention's voter rules, and a Florida election featuring a ticket with governor and lieutenant governor candidates. Reports cover Meade’s delay, county results, and a Mobile vote, along with international news from Lima, Valparaiso, and Hong Kong, including incidents and unrest.
A New Orleans Times correspondent reports on Hancock and Union forces in Texas facing obstacles to Reconstruction laws. Military authorities resist civilian control, with disputes over state government status and the legitimacy of Texas administration under Reconstruction.
Reports indicate government damanications spur an additional Pacific Railroad section west of Cheyenne. Large road iron arrives for nine operations while a new locomotive named for the U P R R is prepared. A section arriving from Atchison heads to Big Blue. corralled by Chief Downing, the state observes heavy snows with depths from six to sixteen spokes.
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