19 Feb 1876
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1876
Page
1
Maine's legislature passes a bill abolishing the death penalty. Other items note a bank robbery of 27000 dollars, a Strath Clyde disaster inquest, and crowd sizes at Moody and Sankey meeting, while regional conflicts and financial debates loom.
The ruling cites Hickman vs Jones and notes the Supreme Court held erroneous instructions can deny a party due process. It discusses the judge directing acquittals and the court’s duty to correct errors that mislead a jury or invade the province of the verdict. The passage emphasizes separating duties of judge and jury.
Friends question whether Mijek will retire from the English mission as his resignation sits with the committee. The matter remains unresolved with a decision expected by next Thursday.
In New York on February 19 a verdict was reached in a murder case involving an Irish victim. The jury began deliberations this morning as the trial proceeded with testimony and evidence presented by the prosecution and defense.
Paris reports a company voyage toward New York calling at intermediate ports on the way. Shesmahige Holland and Montana departed from New York and arrived, with the State of Indians steamship noted arriving in New York by February 15.
Special Dispatches to the Cincinnati Times report a February River readings update from New Realty Inc. noting falling levels along the river and potential impacts on local shipping and commerce.
Report text from CrmoimMatt dated February 19 at 7:06 A M records financial and trade matters for commerce and agriculture. The document outlines issues affecting merchants and farmers, with updates on markets, prices, and policy considerations relevant to regional economy.
In the Upper Lake Region winds shift from west to north and southeast as barometer rises, bringing colder and generally clear weather. The Ohio River continues to fall at Pittsburg and Cincinnati while the Mississippi rises slowly at Cairo.
The author admits initial belief in Beechers guilt based on limited evidence, noting Bowen Tilton and Moulton shaped views while Beecher’s innocence gradually emerged through subsequent disclosures. He recalls conversations with Beecher and Woodhall’s slander, the Christian Union role, and a shift to seeing a conspiracy against Beecher amid mounting testimony.
Special dispatch reports a house on the Columbus pike two miles north of Chillicothe owned by Mr. Adam Quick was totally destroyed by fire around 2 am. Loss estimated at 6000 dollars, with $5000 insured in The Ohio Insurance Company of Chillicothe. Local notes indicate defective fire prevention may have contributed to the blaze.
Fragmentary dispatch reports a Carlist general claiming stiff resistance near Aspeitis with exhausted ammunition. He notes Alfonsists breached lines, several troops without carriages, and warns of enemy advance toward Folots, predicting possible retreat to hold positions. Also reports death of writer Adolphe Theodore Bedaguant.
A digest of commodity prices and market conditions across cities. Wheat, flour, corn, oats, rye, barley, and whiskey values shift in St Louis Chicago Milwaukee and New York. Hogs, pork, lard, and bacon show firming or easing trends with receipts noted. cotton prices slip slightly while spot and futures quotes appear for March and April contracts.
Special Dispatch reports Philadelphia market conditions as of a recent evening trading. Bid and ask levels show limited activity with prices around 190 to 205 and shipments held. The scene remains steady despite small variances, with refined market tone noted and few large movements described.
Young Homan injured. club entertains friends at Geo. Shaffer's on the 22nd. Bownlen's embedment case continued. Hanagan malpractice hearing in Common Pleas. Judge Cox to lecture at the Y.M.C.A. on the mound builders. Likderkrauz Logisty annual concert and masquerade ball at Beckett's Hall on Feb 22 with tableaux and songs.
The reminiscence centers on Rev. Ji H H Twichell and Mr Ogilvie recalling a clerical circle. A lively exchange features quips about personal quirks, a generous but trusting nature, and Charley the clerk known for friendliness and openness to help others.
A New Yorker and an owner in Albany discuss settling debts through stock transfers. They describe a mutual swap where one party takes over stock and business, while the other handles debt and pays for operations. The men cite no formal agreement, merely a casual understanding to balance obligations.
A garbled OCR style snippet from the Prot the Broaklym Argus quotes Artateraes Marrow debating a council matter. The text resembles a chaotic exchange about rights to stay away from a fair during a scarlet fever outbreak and a reference to Mr. Beecher, ending with unclear remarks.
A garbled classroom remark shows a professor inviting questions as a class nears dismissal while a student asks for the time. The fragment suggests a casual ending to a short session with students lingering to clarify timing.
New York February session of the council adjourned on a heated note after a lengthy discussion over examination procedures and witnesses in the Beecher case. Sage defended the thoroughness while Bowen and Tilton were cited in tripartite agreements. The body then moved to secret session as papers and interviews were debated, ending with a prayerful hour.
Dr. Boshnéil of Hartford remains gravely ill and unlikely to recover. The Methodist Book Concern released attew books last year.
An interview with a prominent Indian Affairs committeeman reveals President Grant’s strong opposition to transferring the Indian Bureau during the upcoming power transition. The remark underscores policy tension in Washington regarding Native affairs and administrative control.
Early today a fire broke out in tenement No 5 East Broadway New York occupants were awakened by police but flames cut off escape. Multiple residents leaped the street and yard amid flames. Two people Catherine Murphy and Feard Coo ay supposedly died in the blaze with several injured.
A garbled Februsty 19 entry notes storms disrupting the day and a report of someone being struck in the head. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate a weather event and an injury incident handled locally.
February 15 meeting of the Tlouse in Committee of the Whole heard a large audience. Mr Chittenden spoke in favor of a special currency while addressing the debate. The chairman presided and led the proceedings with extended remarks.
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