24 Feb 1874
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1874
Page
1
The notice records general price dullness for grains and fats with scattered figures. Wheat at around 70, corn near 30, oats and barley shown with modest shifts, and bacon and molasses listed with small quotes. Whisky and other items appear quiet, markets described as nominal and firm for some futures.
A fragment notes Wihoer’s arm showing a vein in Savier and something sprinkled nearby, though details are unclear and no clear event or outcome is stated.
In Robeson County three young men who killed a man in the Masaneck Depot area are to receive rewards totaling over 6000 dollars. The body was found at the scene with a rifle and a knife involved in the incident.
At noon nine o clock this morning a large cake of ice broke from the source on the river and drifted down the Le Bay area. Reports say two men were seen near the ice as it extended along the river. Ice thickness ranges from twelve to twenty inches and is not easily broken up.
February 24 at 10 30 A M a weather notice warns of threatening conditions for the Gulf area. Forecasters predict increasing cloudiness and a weakening cold front. Winds shift from northwest to southwest with rising temperatures and unsettled skies.
The report notes rising rivers up to six inches overnight with several boats and cargos affected. Vessels including the Imperial, Allegheny Belle, and Kentucky River routes show damage and delays. Large consignments of malt and bacon arrive at ports as waters threaten locks, bridges, and transport routes across Louisville and surrounding segments.
Flavius Williams a steamboatman was charged in Police Court this morning with stealing $2.60 and a gooseneck per day. He told Officer McKennie after finding the money missing. Marehan sentenced him to two months in the Work House on unfavorable evidence.
In the vicinity of 129 West Seventh Street two young men, Philip Dore and John Fisher, were brought before the Police Court this morning. Mayer of the same address testified that they were involved in street begging schemes, posing as lie and others under pretense. Evidence showed the men admitted to prior associations with similar acts. They received thirty days each.
Washington February 24 Chin Pin head or Education official visits the Executive Mansion. He meets President on the invitation of Fish and discusses broader U S China ties and a hoped for warmer bilateral relations. The encounter signals continued diplomatic engagement between the two nations.
Special Dispatch to the Daily Times reports Hamilton Ohio plans to rename the Independent to Hamilton Kyominer, with a new board led by President Stephen Crane and officers including Ge Winnedge and Peter Murphy. Directors listed include Peter P Rattiod James David Samplé and J F Cand. A county safe by Diebold Bahmama Co. rumored to hold consignments of Aucogerans assets. a lock combination issue delays access. Jo Owens departs for St Louis to join Owens Lane Thyer firm.
Special Dispatch reports in the Feb 24 dispatch from Campus, Ohio that Miller's Board of Construction bill is up in the House. Pattison leads a charge of amendments including one to extend the bill to all cities with populations over four thousand. Critics say the measure would invite corruption similar to New York under the Tweed King.
Fragmentary Detroit report notes fishermen near Saginaw Bay may be displaced by gale night conditions. A claimed drowning of Saith and Porrier is stated as not true, with caution about misinformation from early dispatches.
A dispatch from Oregon reports cattle disease breaking out in Baker County and spreading. The note describes its effects and warns of broader impact. Pacific Mail shipping rates are noted with a fare to Yokohama and a cited price of 150 dollars.
A man connected to documents related to the Western Union Toledo and Wabash and Western Companies has been arrested amid investigations into stock exchange fraud. The case centers on testimonies and alleged misconduct within crypto and financial channels tied to New Worx and eT 24 Mackay.
Battimons Missouri on February 24 George Lynch aged twenty six was to have been far tonight when the man died by his own action during a digging accident authorities indicated the death may have been self inflicted the circumstances remain under investigation with local officials reporting the briefest summary available.
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