13 Feb 1874
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1874
Page
1
Fragments describe a temperance event in Athens with Mrs Athipeso and others opposing alcohol. Citizens plan a Main Street march after a church pledge signing alongside a temperance lecture by Edgerton, while reactions reveal mixed support and moral concern.
A committee chaired by Messrs W W Johnson McKee and Me Baits reported that the bills to regulate transportation charges for freight on railroads within Ohio should not pass. The report argues the proposed changes would be impracticable and unnecessary, favoring the current framework and urging passage of the substitute measure.
Dispatch from the Daily Times reports decisive action in Washington as a hundred million dollar proposal moves through Treasury deliberations. Key figures referenced include D. C. agencies and congressional committees weighing the measure's scope and impact.
The engagement occurred on the ninth at the same venue, lasting eight hours. About 1,000 soldiers moved to retreat into their encampments, forty kied and many arms were lost. The base counted two hundred, with sixty killed or wounded.
The item notes Dayton population estimates around 39,000 based on a Columbus based calculation, with mentions of the Asylum with 575 inmates and the Soldiers’ Home, reflecting church service beginnings by Rev Messrs Helwig and Gil across a Wednesday in 1374, detailing denomination activities and early services.
Women across Lebanon and Xenia organize a broad movement led by Mrs. Ashmore and Rev Burrows with an advisory twelve. Over a hundred respond, pledging to engage in the reform effort as rain alters the morning meeting schedule. In Xenia, slim results from yesterday’s dispatch show conservative resistance and a blocking tone amid reform calls.
Markets show pork and bacon slow with nominal meat prices and firm flour and whiskey. Cotton remains steady amid receipts of 7,504 bales, while wheat and corn demand stays dull. river stock and bales in transit highlight ongoing commodity activity in February across Chicago Cincinnati and New Orleans markets.
Gilbert avenue not named for the escaped bondsman. A lecture on Professional Ethics occurred. A.P.C.A. meeting yesterday appointed President Simpkisson and Vice President Dana Horton to a committee to confer with health officials. Board of Trade meets tomorrow at 11:30 to elect five officers for the term. Attendance requested.
The YMCA receives numerous letters from Ohio towns seeking information on its operation and organization as part of a broader whisky war era issue. This note reflects ongoing requests and official clarifications about YMCA associations and their character.
Postmaster Wahie, Mr Wilson, Special Agent of the Letter-carrier Department, and an assistant cashier from Cincinnati visited Cumminsville yesterday to audit a local appeal or drive. They examined the effort aimed at helping the citizens, focusing on the campaign for community relief and contributions.
An immense audience attended last night and many crowded out as rapt performance impressed all. Maria V Sromghdow received warm praise for brilliancy oration while other states and performers drew applause, confirming the Allegory as the city’s finest effort and a standout in its period.
Third edition report from Washington outlines calls for reform schools for girls, proposals to repeal wartime contracts, and a push by General Butler to fight the measure. It also notes Meirs's tally of thirty thousand claims for property taken by Union forces and pending cases, plus a Mennonite delegation backing land grant law and a bank inquiry move. General Sheridan ordered to curb Sioux marauding as part of ongoing military actions.
Special dispatch from Fuaxkroer Kentucky reports no legislative action today as the Circuit Court sits and the Grand Jury fails to indict Kohuile, a defaulting sewing agent. A night fire with cotton-wool fragments saturated in coal oil appears incendiary, complicating town prospects. a local vote climate remains unsettled amid ongoing business.
February 13 between 9 and 10 am a deadly accident at Miller's brewery corner Thirty first and Thompson streets. The brick house collapsed bursting into rain with eight workers reportedly buried. one was found alive while several others remained trapped. Police and drivers worked to rescue victims amid intense neighborhood excitement. Later the ice house walls gave way, injuring Henry and others. several workers died or were severely injured in the wreckage, including Thomas and Gottlieb.
A fire at the Marietta Furniture Manufacturing Company in Marietta on February 1 caused about 10000 dollars in damage. The blaze, listed in the fire record, involved materials from New York and Philadelphia suppliers and affected the establishment's lumber and weatherproofing stock.
The incident at the lower mill at Rocky Brook, South feee, attributed to an incendiary, caused an estimated loss of 550,000 with insurance, as heirs of B. Durfee seek settlement.
Fire destroyed freight sheds and contents at St. Catharines Ontario last night. Details are sparse with cause and extent still unknown. Local authorities shipyards and railway officials are assessing damage and losses. News notes February 14 from Catharines.
In IONDOS on February 13, aggregate election returns show Conservatives ahead with 323 votes to 226 for other groups. Rioting was reported yesterday near Worcestershire as authorities responded to clashes involving voters and demonstrators.
February 18 at Sisalins Court Judge Rogers ruled on motions by counsel for Devid A. Gage, treasurer, to quash indictments for defalcation and perjury. The court denied the defalcation case but granted the perjury application. a new indictment has been found by another grand jury, drawing concern from Mr. Gage’s supporters.
Two Lambermen were killed this morning at Ridgeway as a slide of earth buried them. Harrisat' We, February FB. The tragedy occurred while they were at work, authorities stated.
In St Louis on February 5 the National Grange committee discussed a matter involving the Grange organization. The Master of the Massachusetts State Grange was ordered to formally demand the return of boots and regalia or funds from subordinate groups, with penalties and suspension if not complied, and to return them to the National Grange office. The report was to be considered that afternoon as the Grange adjourned for the evening.
River traffic reports from multiple ports describe rising or falling levels, arrivals and departures of barges and steamboats, and weather impacts. Vague vessel movements include the Monongahela, Juniata, and Ohio connections with Cincinnati, Memphis, Louisville, and New Orleans. Weather shows rain and mild to heavy conditions, with occasional fog and wind.
A fragmented report shows February market notes for multiple items. It lists dull to steady tones across coffee sugar grains and hogs with varied quotes, including Rio coffee nominal and refined sugar ranges. The text also references Charleston to Patna shipments and miscellaneous grain and spice prices.
Special dispatch reports oil market activity with crude refiners steady and refined prices quiet. Union grain futures at 190, soft at 200. Telegram notes quiets in Philadelphia exchange and broader market calm with refining margins under pressure.
M Mahoney of M5 Barmiller Street was arrested this afternoon while attempting to pass a counterfeit fifty cent piece at a saloon on the corner of Broadway. In U S Court this forenoon the Davis Sewing Machine Company recovered judgment for 500 dollars against J C Whitten and others. The suit was brought on Whitten’s bond as required by the company.
John Noble, a butcher from onetime market day, was found hanged at his home on Rie Street about 1 am. A coroner's jury ruled death from heart disease as a result of self-inflicted hanging while his wife testified he could not quit drinking. He was pronounced dead after being carried from the scene.
A Findlay market area youth, George Weis, about twenty, faced police today on charges of loitering and resisting officers after a Christmas turkey he bought with his mother’s money was seized during a confrontation with Officer Pittner. The incident left the youth without the dressed turkey, his mother noting he is her sole support and had even driven night parts to help. The youth was sent to the Work-House for thirty days.
At 1 o clock today a crowd of about 200 braved rain as Sheriff Thrall opened the auction of buildings destined for removal to clear the way for the new Custom House site. The Phenix Building sold for 4400 to L D Nee, with other parcels going to Adam Crony and Hewes & McCain. sales continued to a close with planned continuation tomorrow at 9 o'clock.
The Methodist Church at Fairmount was packed despite bad weather to hear Ye Old Folks in costume. A performer nicknamed Rubin struggled with a cold yet received warm applause after an encore. The quartette “Rock of Ages” by Mrs Lizzie Hartley Mine Miner and Stone drew hearty praise. A post concert reception at John Luckey’s hosted by Elks featured a bountiful spread. Credit to Mrs Robi Jones and Mrs Wilton Stone for costume preparation.
The Covington area recalls the so called Ku Klux case as Chris Guttridge of Kenton County is acquitted after a tense trial. He accused neighbors of disguising themselves to rob and hang him. The jury reached its verdict at three oclock, amid a mood of fear and relief in the community.
A group of 13 Liberty aligned Hamilton County Liberals met at A B Champion's office yesterday to vent dissatisfaction with the Republican and Democratic parties. The executive committee favored delaying a straight issue by waiting for other parties to form tickets and offer suitable candidates.
The convention resumed at 2712 OC Lork this afternoon to review the Municipal Corporations report. A proposed amendment seeks to cap taxes on property in any year at ten months of value plus a ten year 25 percent aggregate limit. discussion ongoing. A stray note recounts overcoat theft from Jack Hinkle and a deserter from the US Signal Service thought to be involved in a later case.
Fragmentary OCR of a congressional record covering February 1 debates. Mentions memorials on foreign relations and soldiers’ pay equality, a Mobile board reference, and a committee discussion on Western contracts. Includes mentions of resolutions, testim ony, and swamp land grants for educational royal purposes in Missouri.
Multiple real estate notices list a brick cottage with lot 44100 feet on Fourth Avenue near Centre Street in Gev Meyers & Co. 4 West Third Street. other entries describe houses on Clark Street Morrison Pike and West Third Street with land, outbuildings, wells and cisterns in a local property sale column.
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