22 Feb 1876
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1876
Page
1
A divided council debates church discipline and potential excommunication procedures. A contingent proposes further investigation by a three member committee drawn from prominent local figures, while others urge leaving the matter unchanged. The session hints at a likely morning clash over the issue.
Boston marks the two hundredth anniversary with a ceremony including bells and addresses. A public dinner followed as crowds joined the event. Mr. Alger of South Haven and another resident from Somerville were injured in the incident reported.
In Catenti February 22, excitement mounts as the Salas et Foy map and a note on interment of Waltz, hanged nearly two years ago, triggers contention. The body formerly buried at Waltz fare may be reinterred in the Catholic cemetery with clergy permission, facing resistance from local authorities. The bishop’s approval is awaited amid ongoing dispute.
Cutcaco February 22 shortly after noon two men, George Cameron and Fred Scheider, entered a State street saloon. Cameron drew a revolver and fired at Schneider then shot himself. Both died instantly. Authorities suspect a prearranged suicide pact.
New York February 22. Messrs Wellington Kidder and Co Broad street rectifiers and distillers have failed. Liabilities represented at abort sie 0. Earlier the Internal Revenue officials seized their whisky for nonpayment of the Revenue tax.
Cincinnati weather bulletin lists temperatures and conditions for multiple locations including Denver, Nashville, and New Orleans. Reports indicate cloudy conditions and variable lows and highs with measurements and station references across February.
The forecast covers Tennessee and the Ohio Valley with rising and stationary barometer readings. Winds from northwest to southwest bring slightly warmer and clear conditions. The Ohio River is expected to continue falling while the Baoser will rise slightly at Vicksburg and New Orleans.
A representative named Jones plans to introduce a general amnesty bill. The report notes various political and financial items including water works costing 10 million dollars in Rio de Janeiro and election forecasts in Paris. No further coherent narrative is provided.
A February convention in Indianapolis displays a unified Republican platform. It endorses Morton for national leadership, Thompson for a key post, endorses Grant and civil service integrity, and calls for currency reform and public school separation from church. Orth wins first gubernatorial ballot amid withdrawals and broad support.
The text records a 19th century legislative session with motions, petitions, and committee reports. It notes adjournment in honor of Weshing, amendments to state measures, a six million bill, a dower bill for indivisible estates, penalties for brush removal duties, bridge construction funding, poetry by Dalzell, and adjournment to tomorrow with Senate activity and committee amendments on an agriculture bill and a state auditor report.
The judge criticizes the defense and questions the credibility of key figures including Joyce and McDonald, referencing press coverage and how the Senate trial handled evidence. He argues the government built its case on public testimony, while warning against sensationalism and urging careful consideration of the record.
About one hundred Mexican War veterans assembled in the Senate Chamber at 10 o clock to discuss the year ahead. A committee was appointed to select loan arrangements, with Morgan J. K. Groem and Levi Likendorfer on the Resolutions Committee to report a resolution urging Congress to consider the Mexican War pension bill.
February events observe a teen birthday amid a city jubilee with Washington statue decor and evergreen arrangements. A grand parade and official reception for Governor Hartranft are planned, with foreign visitors thronged in. The weather is described as beautiful.
In St Louis February 22 observed as a holiday to some extent. Banks and posts offices are closed but courts and police courts remain open. There will be no market day.
Readable fragments mention a theme and a signed line with Syl. The text suggests a communication or obstinance among representatives, with references to posting, event timing, and a date in December. Names are incomplete, but indicates a writer signing as Syl.
In Chicago on February 22 the Republican Central Committee, led by Hon. Cobb, discusses policy and adopts a resolution endorsing President Grant. The meeting highlights energetic support for his administration and actions against the government.
Patchy 19th century telegraphic ship log describes barges and boats on the Ohio River near Wheeling and Wheeling star routes. Mentions Wild Duck, Arlington, and Morgan departures, late evening barge fires, and heavy worm conditions. Weather is clear but cold with a river gauge around 39.9 feet.
In the civil case Michael Tfan versus Dr. J Bowsley the jury reported they could not agree after deliberating. Nearby, a street altercation left Allen and Henry Martin injured by two roughs near the passenger depot, with Allen later arresting one assailant. A city council meeting adjourned with discussion of a gas light contract compromise and various police and health board items.
The Worcester dissection argues that editors and Washington correspondents of independent journals fuel discord rumors about a clash between the President and Bristow. They taunt the President, claim thwarted efforts, and accuse reporters of mere mischief rather than public concern, bearing heavy responsibility.
In Hutchinson and other cities, military units and civic groups paraded amid flags and banners. Buildings wore decorations as crowds observed Washington's Birthday with reduced activity and elaborate displays. Public buildings and ships along rivers bore flags while city halls and post offices showed strong patriotic symbols.
A Greenback convention was held in the city with about two hundred attendees. Nearly one hundred signed in, favoring the Pierce candidate. Committee on resolutions comprised thirteen members led by Henry Killam, a carriage manufacturer, who also chairs the new Democratic state delegation. The convention adjourned after the platform was presented.
An early February gathering at the Moody and Penny services in the Ilippidrome drew a great crowd. Prayers were offered for Seshi a Rubenster and the nation, as Dr Stephen H Tyng preached on disobedience and urged repentance.
A fragmented report notes Nora K tiwa won the election to lead the organization. The text is garbled but identifies a presidential outcome and a named individual. The context suggests an official or organizational leadership selection, with the date referenced as February.
The National Democratic Committee met on Peb Miary 22 with a large attendance of plumbers and a few proxies.
A burned and garbled report notes delays in an eleven week session, with only eight bills of significance becoming law. It criticizes committee inaction, noting Ways and Means and Appropriations conduct little work while most bills are from the other committees. The piece blames inexperience and political maneuvering for the lag.
Covington lists marriages of Yestarpa Bea Sunday widower Payette Goudry and Kabecca Itich widow Covington Martin Kraut Covington and Mary Ann Dunnery South Covington Anton Wich mann Covington Josephine Over man Covington. Centennial Building and Savings Association elected officers late with Wm. Moras ent J M Mitchell Vice President Charles F Wor ster First Secretary Thomas Sec ond Warer George F Bollinger Charles Bollinger Patrick Tallon Geo.
A fragmentary tale from a Mississippi town recounts a property sale to satisfy a claim by Mississippi Valley Life Insurance and local chatter about a German words on a Pittsburgh street. The passage mixes rumors of marriages, drinking, and a Light Guards parade with scattered names and events, including a rag-desier on Pike Street and crowd reactions.
The Eclipse building on Monmouth Street hosted a concert and supper for St Pauts German Protestant Church. Hohmeister's band supplied music as attendees enjoyed the event and mingled in a crowded hall.
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