28 Feb 1876
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1876
Page
1
Partial weather bulletin notes lower rate and milder conditions in the Ohio Valley. Mention of a warmer easterly breeze, possible northwesterly winds, and general forecast uncertainty with incomplete lines of data.
A New York church linked to early 19th century revival reports healing by laying on of hands and oil anointing. Members, including clergy and lay speakers, claim miracles, with cases guiding annual apostolic letters and church reports. The gathered congregation combines Quaker openness with Anglican ritual amid daily prayers and public faith healing.
A war era tale on a Mississippi riverboat recalls a Cairo paymaster and a gambler in a quiet draw game. The paymaster unexpectedly wins big with a six figure raise, bluffing the gambler, who then withdraws. The story ends with the paymaster choosing a steadier path after witnessing his own nerve and resolve.
An eyewitness recounts a hazardous display of venomous snakes from India. Two native keepers handle cobras, pythons, and vipers without gloves, lifting and returning each creature with forceps and strings. The crowd watches as venom is released in droplets and the snakes are restrained, ending with a brief display of a small gun?
Special Dispatches to the Cincinnati Times report Attorney General Pierrepont's reply to the House resolving for information on Dyer’s letter. Bristow cites available coin for specie resumption totaling 13,341,424 dollars after deductions. The piece covers Secretary Bristow, General Schenck, Vice President Wilson, and the Democratic compromise bill on ten-year resumption with gold accumulation and greenback reissue.
Saturday’s Tribune recalls anecdotes about the Doctor, recounting his candor, moral convictions, and frank views on baptism. The Rev Twichell notes his earnest tones at a funeral, while reminiscences touch on his rugged habits and devotion to others.
In Palestine Texas a Black woman was set ablaze after reportedly being struck by a fireball described as a meteor. A boy witnessed a ball of fire, a horse ran away with the burning woman on its back, and she died the next day. Authorities followed leads to gather details of the strange incident.
Special Dispatch from Evansville reports a violent evening storm at 7 o clock that toppled telegraph lines and toppled the Pat Cleburne at Black Point. Passengers feared as the swinging steamer’s jack-staff fell. The Eagle carried crowds to Louisville Mardi Gras. A tornado near Princeton destroyed 100 houses with injuries to an old woman and a boy. The gale persisted all night. today is cloudy and cold with spitting snow. West wind. river levels fluctuating.
A violent windstorm struck Ett Chartes Me causing major damage across the northern area including the courthouse jail and several warehouses. Kramer's warehouse and the First National Bank faced severe destruction with other buildings like the County Clerk's office and local hotels badly damaged. Several people were injured and the storm moved toward Portage des Sioux. Estimated area damage hits three hundred thousand dollars, though figures may be high. Additional severe weather hit Chicago Milwaukee area with telegraph lines severed and wires down.
A dispatch reports Don Carlos with about 2000 men near Reneesdux at the French border and noted the Carlist provincial councils leaders have left him to seek refuge in France. The timing places the event on February 23 with Don Carlos crossing into France and taking asylum. Charles Maryori, ex minister for colonies under Queen Isabella, has been released from Cadiz detentions.
Parnceton Missouri on February 28 reports Asa Rignera was killed when a group of young men tried to force entry to his home. They reportedly sought to seize Kvyners wife and another woman named Cargo, prompting the deadly confrontation.
Special dispatch reports a large steam saw mill owned by E H Montgomery five miles south of Oastax destroyed by fire early this morning. Loss about 5000 dollars. Cause undetermined, either incendiary action or lightning strike. No prior fires since Friday night.
A critic notes two debutants Miss Mary Anderson and Mrs Nellie Marshal McAfee at Macauley's Theatre this season. Anderson shows youth and talent but inconsistent delivery while McAfee displays stronger reading and inner feeling though lacking stage power. The piece also covers future engagements in St Louis and Cincinnati and comments on theatre craft and training.
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