02 Jan 1874
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1874
Page
1
Special Dispatch to the Daily Times reports that six freights moved between Columbus and Indianapolis yesterday. This morning nearly all regular passenger and freight trains will run. The strike is virtually ended at this point with strikers down-hearted but maintaining peace amid the upheaval.
Ricamont Virginia January 2 Legislature met at noon and both houses voted to seat Sort to canvass the Governor election results. Kemper leads 27,239 to Withers 27,510. The Governor's message stresses prudence and urges race relations be guided by restraint and providence.
The Ville du Havre inquiry continued with deposition read from Captain Sarmour attributing the collision to steering error. Testimony from the lookout claimed no lights on the Loch Earn until after the wreck and that Loch Earn did not change course. An apprentice from the Loch testified about rescued Frenchmen and Captain Sarmont's damp clothing aboard.
A dispatch from Concord reports that T. a cashier at the National Savings Bank of Concord admitted to a defalcation of about $50,000 from his account. Bondsmen cover $125,000 and he carries a $65,000 position at the First National Bank. Officials are investigating and bondsmen are notified.
In St. Louis and Brooklyn on January 2, William Banta aged 45 was found dead at Warren's Hotel with blood loss after a cat bite. In Brooklyn Patrick McGovern and John Ward, long enemies, fought. Ward struck McGovern with a rock and then a knife, leaving part of the weapon in the brain area. McGovern died. suspect fled.
A fire in New York destroys a piano manufactory and show room on Crosby Streets with W H Digmear & Sons silk hats, causing an estimated loss of $100,000. The event occurred January 2 as reported by New York sources.
A garbled fragment notes insurance concerns and losses tied to a restaurant. It mentions an amount and references estimates, with unclear names or dates. The readable bits suggest a personal loss and potential coverage questions within a local business context.
The Daily Champion reviews city business over the past year with notes on railroad expansion. It reports flour shipments up by 100,900 barrels and 00,000 bushels, six railways erected valued at 2,250,000 dollars, and a rise in freight trains and buildings exceeding prior years.
Special dispatches note ice, fog, and river changes. The river has fallen nine inches while a lava pack remains near New Albany. Vessels The Hiram Campbell and Parker passed the canal mouth in dense fog as Captain Varkhe reported four feet two inches in the Indiana chute.
A brief, fragmentary note states the Central Railroad of New Jersey plans a 15 percent wage reduction for employees. It also mentions the barque Upland removal and the frigate Arapiles’ clearance to depart the Navy Yard amid activities in the Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys. Additionally, the Nashville Banner expands its spa nest and discusses a separate Ohio betting event.
The Daily Times reports new incorporations including Croton Street Railroad Company Cleveland with 100000 capital Folding Hat Rack Company Cincinnati 25000 capital and Groesbeck Building Association Groesbeck Hamilton County with 100000 capital. Legislative members begin arriving in small squads while the Inaugural Balbi committee meets electing Col. J B Renick as Chairman and George Nash as Secretary. The General Committee is organized with two reliefs serving from to and from to . The hall is decorated and a grand entertainment is promised.
At Columbus today January 22 struck engineers resist returning to work while ring loaders face possible non recall by the railroad. Despite evidence of spread elsewhere, leaders may be employed only by railroad plan. Officials warn all to apply promptly as normal passenger service resumes. no violence reported. General Manager H J Jewett’s appointment is expected to ease tension.
At Bloomington Illinois today before Judge Ti the motion of Gilman Clinton and Springfield Railroad Co for the removal of Hintkley the Receiver appointed by Judge Tipton will be argued. The petition notes the resignation of the old board and election of T J Carter B F Fox and Henry Magil to fill vacancies. The outcome is keenly watched along the line.
Reports from Chicago Boston New Orleans and Detroit on January 2 show wheat steady around 1.58 to 1.62 per bushel for No 1 and No 2, with No 3 lower in some markets. Hog prices hold firm near 4.40 to 5.20 per hundredweight as receipts run around 2 700 to 14 200 head while dressed hogs sit near 1.40. Cattle remain steady with modest activity and pork and lard values vary across regions.
The Weir and Munson receptions yesterday were enjoyed by all attendees. Mr M D Stark transitions from banking to railroad work at No 3 Barnet House. Several cases in Police Court were continued or dismissed and new arrests noted as detectives pursue burglars and embezzlement suspects.
John Madden patrolman claims assault by saloon keeper Fuchs on Front Street. Two young men Frank Richards and John Smith read papers at soup houses and YMCA, then brought before Police Court. Evidence leads to thirty day sentences in the Work-House for both, with officers and officials present.
Rumors circulate that the Ohio and Ohio Railroad may be absorbed by the Ohio Company in the near future. An important meeting was reportedly held in St. Louis last Monday to discuss this potential transfer and the election of officers for the Ohio and M. Company on the 21st.
The Kellin Court opened for George Grace and Joseph Wright charged with larceny in Kentucky. Both defendants failed to answer citing a requisition issue and missing representation. The proceedings hint at possible upcoming lively times if unresolved, with statements about the men and contingencies noted.
An ecclesiastical ceremony dedicated the Sacred Heart of Jesus province in Cincinnati yesterday morning at the Cathedral. The event united the four see dioceses including Cincinnati Louisville Detroit Vincennes Cleveland Covington Fort Wayne and others with high church officials present. Notable figures Bishop Gilmour of Cleveland Bishop Dwenger of Fort Wayne and Bishop Vin were among those in attendance as Adam B. Wilson and choir performed Beethoven's Mass in C.
A contest reply from Me i Benjamin, president of the Sherath Israel, contests a tax levy on a synagogue building. The deputy Wjar ruled the three rooms used for Sunday school should be exempt if the house is used exclusively for worship, with attached books, furniture, and grounds necessary for worship exempt from taxation.
Washington reports a cabinet session where Attorney General Williams presented District Attorney Bliss's New York investigation into the true owner of the Virginias. Government counsel seek Hartford appeal from Judge Hunt. December debt up about nine million. Treasury notes stamp stock value remaining three years.
Special Dispatch reports Indianapolis January 2. The strike excitement is quieting and the sheriff disbands his patrols while only a few extra police remain on duty. Trails return to normal and freight accumulation clears.
The steamship Ethiopia from Glasgow collided with the E. J. Williams near Ba Island and must discharge cargo before proceeding. The Navy reports no anxiety for the U S frigate Franklin, which sailed from Boston on December 23 bound for Key West, likely delaying arrival by a week to fourteen days due to Gulf winds and a green crew instruction. Captain Simpson, commanding the Franklin, is noted as a skilled navigator.
In Philadelphia on January 2 the blockade of roads in the state disrupts freight transport. Though no strike occurs locally, trains from West Philadelphia and Pittsburgh run with limited cars and half-time crew, while passenger trains depart normally and freight continues to Pittsburgh and intermediate points.
On January 2 at Pittsarre and Evansville area ports, the Monongahela and other packets faced delays amid fog and moderating weather. Incoming ships from Cincinnati and Matamoros sailed, while the Juniata planned trips to Cincinnati with about 300 tons for reshipment. The river measured about 6 feet 9 inches at the canal and 4 feet inches at the falls, with fog and damp conditions hampering movements.
An elderly lady entered Marks & Erlich on Nony West Pearl Street to shop but left without buying. After a clerk assisted her, she waited as a shawl indicated, leading to a district telegraph dispatch. Billy Armstrong then questioned her and she was taken to the Hammond Street Station for inquiry to prove innocence or guilt in the alleged matter.
The case centers on recovery from Triumph Insurance Company for losses in the November 1872 Poston fire. Plaintiff insured $400,000 across multiple companies. jury awarded the claimed amount, the dispute focused on value. Nesmith Gest contends testimony showed tensions over transfers and route preferences, with Nesmith questioning Gest’s settlement aims.
The verdict for defendants in the Yaple case was overturned by Judge Force, who ruled it against the evidence. Up to noon today no injunction proceedings were started to halt work on the Columbia Avenue project.
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