12 Feb 1875
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1875
Page
1
Paris report cites a single vote shift on electing Senators, warning the outcome may trigger the defeat of the bill and likely dissolve the Assembly as the committee of thirty plans to withdraw it this evening.
Special Dispatch from Washington notes the Land Office Commissioner's task to construe the June 22 1874 act for relief of settlers on railroad lands. It discusses granting relief to a company with coal and raw lands, and opposing surrender of agricultural lands to take reserved coal under the current claim.
The President submitted nominations including John Aberrembie for customs in Port Bur, and E. S at Notre Dame, as Congress debated reconstruction and the rights of colored men. The caucus concluded without decisive action, planning to reconvene tomorrow night at Union College lectures on Lincoln’s character.
In Bay of March labor scene authorities report Captain John Arther was buried after injuries believed caused by assailants seeking to rob him. Both houses met and adjourned until Tuesday afternoon. local newspaper men and correspondents oversaw the funeral.
New York February 12. The Saratoga Sea fixed the rate at one dollar per hundred pounds. Agents report the change after a week of fluctuation affecting shipping and trade observances along the lake coast.
New York February 11 proceedings reopen as Mr Bind extends Tiltons cross examination. Evarts reads a draft of the True Story and discusses what constitutes authentic secondary evidence. Judge Neilson limits readings and the court adjourns for the day, with the cross-examination to resume tomorrow.
A Louisville petition argues against a new tax on tobacco, contending it harms the state and western regions. It claims the industry already suffers from crop failures in 1874, tax volatility, diminished demand, and that current tax collection is fair and complete.
A report from Laramie Wyoming describes a man named Chas McFarland of Madison Ohio shooting himself near Table Rock Station but surviving. The African Methodist bishops fix a Monday for fasting and prayer to defend the rights of Black clergy. A Little Rock express derails north of Birmingham injuring several. no fatalities. The Charleston national committee discusses references to Grane and commissions changes. two new members elected for three years.
The report notes debate over increasing compensation for officers and a bill by Mr. Rew on division of accounts. It mentions General Ora and Ohio Volunteer Infantry elements, with references to the 128th Ohio Vekeaieae and periods between 1863 and 1864, along with Adjutant General James C. Amos.
In Ashtabula County a remark on a prominent Republican general prompts discussion about party tickets and the value of a strong name on potential ballots. The comment highlights recognition of leadership and the influence of naming in political campaigns.
Fragmentary text references Cairo and Denver with scattered letters and numbers. No coherent event or identifiable names, dates, or places emerge to form a factual summary.
Order of the Chief Signal Officer reports weather and barometer readings for the Mississippi and eastern states. Northeast and northwest wind shifts, warmer and cloudy conditions, with night warmth and clear spells. Lower Mississippi likely rising slowly, other rivers stationary or falling. local snows expected in some regions.
A letter to the London Morning Port Sainted argues that while poker is a common game among English ladies and gentlemen at high-society gatherings, American accusations of gambling and a claimed book on the art of gambling provoke scandal. The writer notes poker’s blend of chance and skill, its acceptability in social circles, and laments moral judgments while defending the game's place in refined society.
A 19th century musings piece laments a prolonged drought in New England and blames tree loss and soil mismanagement for the water crisis. It notes rivers shrinking to brooks, forests stripped, and cattle needing extra care while calling out improvidence as a cause and urging reflection on proximate remedies.
The article questions Washington Grange officers over charter fees and alleged funds from subordinates. It cites 250 charters issued in three years and patient speculation on expense purpose while noting huge potential receipts from new Granges. Officials deny wrongdoing though reforms are urged.
Washington notes the Banking and Currency Committee report forcing two outside impressions on new government notes, boosting Philadelphia and New York bank note firms. The House debate features lobbyist pressure, tax talk, and a Pacific Mail subsidy probe, with mentions of Hoberts, Kelly, and Beck’s injury. President nominates George W. French for Wyoming and D W Bel for Detroit customs post.
The War Department outlines a program to enroll inhabitants of states and territories suffering from ravages. It groups families, lists each eligible person, and requires applicants to declare resources. Those with resources will not receive relief until exhaustions.
Early today a basement fire at W. M. Miller goods dealer gutted several buildings between Main Street and Storrs Buildings. The blaze destroyed Ives Ingraham and Co and others, with total losses near two hundred thousand dollars and insured losses around one hundred two thousand five hundred dollars.
Grand Jury indicts business manager of morning and evening papers in Ciexco for publishing advertisements. Papers plan to contest the indictment, arguing the advertisements are not libelous. Locals say freight trains are halted and city keens on the blockade amid unclear motives.
The Pork Packer's Association called a meeting in the Cotton Exchange after Change hour to oppose the Board of Officers' discontinuance of publishing statistics on the Western provision trade. The meeting, largely attended, adopted resolutions urging reconsideration and to allow Col Maxwell to proceed with collecting the West trade statistics, with Ge Davis and Chas. Ronkins appointed to present the proposal to the Chamber of Commerce Board this afternoon.
Obituary noting George Dominick born March 4 172? in New York City died February 6 1575 in this city. He was oldest Chamber of Commerce member, helped establish beef packing for home and foreign markets, trusted his brand, modest, and energetic in business, shaping local trade with quality and restraint. Records praise his character and influence on the industry. The piece also mentions a jewelry theft at Linn Street near Clark, with fifteen watches and other valuables stolen and police attempts to recover them failing.
A Brooklyn telegram reports William Evarts, chief counsel for the defendant, could not reach New York City due to ice in the East River. As a result the Tilton Beecher trial adjourned at this hour and did not open this morning on the City Coast.
In Ottawa the House of Commons began the delay on amnesty for those linked to the Northwest troubles and continued until 2 o'clock this morning before adjourning.
February 12 reports Wasmuineros and Mesas agreeing to amend the new revenge bill. Melado would be compelled to pay sugar duty under the proposal.
Special dispatches report river conditions on the Monongahela with 4 feet 3 inches of ice and heavy running ice forcing ferries to lay up. Weather is cloudy and cold with river falling, ice harbor near Green River, no arrivals or departures at Olio, and crews reporting steep ice along Indians shore toward Pigeon Creek.
A hearing in the Common Pleas addressed the appointment of a Receiver to wind up the affairs of the Association and to dissolve the entity. The defendant sought a preliminary injunction against the Association’s officers from receiving moneys. The plaintiff sought three bonds of the association with inspection rights. The court revised the appointment and granted aReceiver, noting conduct by the parties. The verdict returned favored the defendant in a libelous claim, with the jury deciding the plaintiff’s allegations were unsupported.
In Superior Court Judge Yaple presiding, a case alleges defendants caused injuries to a barge and the loss of a load of brick during unloading and delivery. The action seeks damages of 1380 dollars, with the defense denying liability and fees.
In probate proceedings Judge Matson examined W B Dodson's will as probated. John Skinner named as administrator of Samuel Bailey. Realty valued around 100,000 with period of Hobe Lawley noted. Samuel Geerunt Baty mentioned in assignment. John T Schmidt assigned to Campbell, with creditors’ claims and a $4,000 balance referenced.
New York February 12 A messenger arrives from Brooklyn with the reporters tale of a great scandal trial. The Brooklyn City Courtroom is filled with spectators as Beecher and his wife appear. All counsel present except Evarts Porter and Abbott. One juror absent. Judge Neilson leaves bench after waiting half an hour for missing attendees. By 1 PM the absentees still had not appeared.
In the Senate debate Jessy stated the Railroad Committee would not report favorable to six or more subsidy bills. Many bills had greater merits than the one under consideration. The Senate rejected third reading of the Portland Dallas and Salt Lake Railroad bill by 2 to 26, Cameron and Eiseaven voting yes.
In St Part on February 12 the Joint Convention vote for Senator stood with Ramey and St. Cochren at 45. Davis and Ramsey gained from yesterday as Ramsey supporters tried again to merge with the Davis Republicans to withdraw both candidates and concentrate strength, but no result. The Republican organ notes the joint caucus adjourned until Gabriel's trumpet blows.
A February decree in Mapu orders 70,000 men to be mobilized for the army with 15,000 to Calis. Exemption may be bought for 5,090 reals. The Bank of Spain has advanced the government 100,000,000 reals.
Hex Themas A Juguns, D. P., rector of the Church of the Holy Trinity, has announced his acceptance of the Bishopric of southern Ohio, to which he was elected on January 1.
New York February 2 The Adkins Excess Company has declared the usual quarterly dividend of 140 Rollies per share.
Market notes from Milwaukee New York and New Orleans show mixed results with wheat firm and corn steady in Milwaukee while New York and New Orleans report dull to steady feeds and lard and whisky firm or unchanged. Several entries list prices for No. 2 white and mixed grains, oats, rye, barley, and flour with shipments and receipts noted in brief.
Reuben, a 14 year old boy from Watertown, travels twelve miles on foot to Ithar and Harmar to fetch a book. As night falls a panther shadows him along a moonlit road. His dog Rose keeps the chase at bay until neighbors reach him, and the panther flees into the woods.
The Philadelphia Press argues for importing English sparrows to deter grasshoppers and locusts ravaging Kansas and Nebraska. It praises sparrows as allies, recounts past success in city tree shading projects, and predicts rapid urban naturalization, while noting farmers' resistance and political caution.
A Gothic dispatch from New Orleans recounts a prophetic vision claiming the Frye Committee on Louisiana Affairs will issue a significant report. The account links religious imagery to political factions, predicting the White League exposed and Conservatives rising, amid claimed divine guidance and a dramatic interpretation of the committee’s forthcoming findings.
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