16 Feb 1870
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1870
Page
1
The fragment notes a comparison to Ohio on tight netting or coverage, implying scrutiny or precision in handling an issue. It references a focus on enforcement or observation, suggesting a methodical approach. This brief item hints at regional differences without detailing specific agencies or dates.
A fragment notes a meeting with Ohio soldiers and sailors discussing prevention of hasty passionate action. Mr. Boot is mentioned as having shown some dislike of the idea during a thorough discussion and the discourse highlighted cautious approaches.
The Hon. Henry Vincent, born in London during Reform’s rise, is billed to lecture in our city. Described as a heroic defender of Reform ideas, he joined a political organization at sixteen and has since spoken for liberty, unity, and the U and politics of the era, noted for his enduring influence and compelling lectures.
A saga from yesterday's St Louis paper recounts William Raynor pursuit of an eloping wife. Raynor, a wealthy Ohio farmer, faced a volatile split amid witnesses and a staged chase through Kansas before a marriage ceremony altered course.
Wm Wells Brown returns from a four week tour among the freedmen. He reports at each stop a night school and the oath associations organizing with about forty members per group.
Judge Alexander C. Morton of Columbus Georgia, friend and executor of Thomas Paine, prepares a 1908 life of the famed thinker.
The English opera The Robelian Girl drew large crowds with an augmented orchestra and strong performances. Ema Howson impressed in her debut, and Drayton as Count Arnheim earned steady acclaim. The night also featured Martha and Minstrel acts, with overall strong reception and notes of improved orchestration.
Merchants met at the Board of Trade to discuss Cincinnati's status as a port of entry. A motion by Mr. ath urged preparing a petition to Congress, aiming to secure official action and wider trade access.
The article describes Chang's theater visit noting how a narrow doorway and a seat arrangement create surprising drama. It contrasts his focus on subtle stagecraft with larger sensational moments, highlighting his appreciation for craft over spectacle.
A large crowd of local citizens and officials gathered at the Franklin Library Association room to debate donating library property to the city. The proposal was revised to grant free access to the public schools and residents, with terms to be set by the association. Separate gatherings addressed ratification of the Fifteenth Amendment and plans for future delegates to a state convention, with committees named and a call issued for broader civic coordination.
Fragmentary report shows Elizabeth Kidwell versus R H Linthicum resolved with a decision in favor of the pianist. The note references names such as R Halla, RB T Baker and E W Hawkins, indicating involved parties or observers.
Brief telegraphic notes report a bridge celebration in Louisville scheduled for tomorrow. The Chicago death toll for last week rose to ninety four, down by eighteen from the prior week. Other legible fragments reference local living conditions and surrounding places.
The Ohio Senate convened at 7 P M and soon adjourned after reading nine bills. Citizens from Summer Creek township Green County seek a tax levy to fund town services, while Delaware County, Licking County, Athens County and others push measures. Proposals include tobacco sale limits for medicinal use, bans on free rides for ape puncers, and extending mechanics lien protection to agents as well as principals and owners.
The record details February 15 actions in the Georgia Legislature with Democrats challenging an election as illegal and unaut horised Reconstruction. The journal notes votes for H. P. Farrow and R. M. Whitely, and discussion of uniting both houses to consolidate votes and declare the election. Delegates move to Washington to pursue the matter.
A truncated notice references Mr Churchill of Pennsylvania and charges relating to attorney fees and the payment of bounties. The text indicates an action or dispute over reimbursement or settlement involving a volunteer and related claims. The fragmentary item hints at legal or political currency rather than a completed report.
A fragment argues that certain agents cause marked bodily weakness leading to idiocy lunacy paralysis suicide and many diseases. It claims the true cause is rarely suspected and that treatments address the wrong issue.
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