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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1865
Page
1
The fragment discusses prepaid money orders and a new postal rate system. It mentions minimum weights, expiration, and scheduling formail handling including office hours and weekend openings. It cites prepaid letter rates and a recommended money order method, with references to timing and service limitations.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a hotel complex and street signs with scattered names and initialed titles. The readable elements reference a building between Third and another street, and partial mentions of individuals such as Goodrich and Gill with uncertain roles.
Fragmentary OCR lists individuals including Bergeon, Robert Bartho, John T. Wise, and L. Oot in a Kentucky page. It mentions a chase or race context and notes various surnames with initials. The readable segment provides sparse details and several garbled words.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a military area near Sycamore and Bev street east of Bread, mentioning quarters and fortifications. The garbled text references a barracks layout and a corner location at Thire associated with a military encampment or depot.
Fei U 8 and the Cincinnati branch of the Christian Commission reported readiness of Store Rooms No 51 Vine Street for inspection and use.
Fragmented OCR lists branches and offices in Cincinnati including the U S Sanitary Commission unit at Sixth Pane ideas Refuge Relief Commission of Ohio No 141 Main Street below Lengworth Street west of Race Caldwell General Lee’s Ohio stay Military Claim No 11 West Third Street Cincinnati Oun Kaka Agent for Claimants reference to rates and details unclear.
Fragmentary ad announces sale items for a holiday period at a Galt and Bocer shop. Mentions treats and fruit varieties and a soda cake. Limited legible details suggest prices and dates missing.
A fragmented report covers the Isthmus of Panama project cost, wartime dispatches, bounty appropriations in Indian counties, a Providence debtor’s fortunes, a fatal accidental blast near Nashville, a New York panther capture, a fossil free society tale, and theater fire alarm anecdotes. Records note Buckner’s forces near Rodney and Sherman’s northern advance, with governors and preachers reshaping wartime assignments.
The State Journal lists casualties in the 178th and other Ohio regiments at Murfreesboro. It records multiple men wounded or killed, including Milo Rose killed in action and numerous others with various injuries. The report notes heavy losses and details exchanges of Ohio troops arriving at Annapolis.
A Louisville newspaper describes a Union prisoner visiting the city after a escape from a southern camp. The account details brutal pursuit by bloodhounds and cane and threats as guards try to recapture him, illustrating harsh Civil War captivity practices.
Sixty escaped Union officers reached Fortress on Wednesday after breaking from a camp near Columbia. One man reports the change of state affiliations as authorities moved a group of elderly prisoners.
A volatile discussion notes tense relations between Britain and France with sparse press coverage. It surveys static communications since the London conference and hints at ongoing but cautious diplomacy among French and British statesmen.
The text describes Moseby's raiding conduct, noting his uniform, signaling whistle, and guard around his camp. It mentions payments in captured greenbacks for goods, and neighbors coerced near Upperville to take allegiance oaths as Moseby and his men move toward Berlin with plunder.
A letter to the London Times questions reports on experiments at Woolwich Dockyard using petroleum as a ship fuel. It argues petroleum is impractical due to cost and lower economic value compared with coal, noting petroleum price ranges and the oil to coal energy ratio.
Recent oil strikes near Dunkard Creek in Fayette County Pennsylvania show a large flow from a well on Jacob Crow’s property. The well yields three to five hundred barrels daily with others under boring showing strong oil shows as Fayette County emerges as a productive oil region.
Richmond correspondent reports General Longstreet shows diminished nervous sensibility in his sight arm and later expects the nerves and mobility to return. Doctors advise recovery may take eighteen months to two years as health improves.
The Peruvian government sent a vessel to repatriate enslaved people from the Austral Islands after exporting them in the Pacific. The London Missionary Magazine notes the letters from falealonartes and reports that 44 or more were rescued, with the rescue count cited as 41 or 44, amid calls for action against slavery.
The dispatch notes treasury notes advancing and firm prices for provisions and cotton while Consols close steady for money and American stocks show varied movement as of December 22 in Cincinnati and London exchanges.
The January 4 report notes the House electing John B. Hiskine of Wyoming as Speaker. It also lists other selections and appointments, with government officials referenced in brief items. The piece uses unclear OCR text for several names and departments.
Weather reports describe a severe storm along the coast easing by December. No new arrivals are noted from Sardish and the mail steamer Dictator is expected to bring news this afternoon while conditions calm on the front.
Governor Fenton urges New Yorkers to fulfill the wartime quota of 300 000 men called by the President. The proclamation emphasizes unity patriotic duty and steadfast support for Union generals in securing victory and preserving the nation.
Proprietors of the Daily Evening Tsaeaion Heberinger review yesterday’s blaze in Boston and announce the newspaper will resume regular publication today after the morning fire incident.
Washington reports from January 3 note F. P. Jalr Sr and son Montgomery returning from the front to Grant's camp, amid chatter about Farra gut’s commission. The National Bank of Commerce in Georgetown is created under the National Currency Act. War updates declare horse and animal purchases halted at several depots and districts, with a Treasury order on five percent bonds shaping next steps. Secretary of State heads for Philadelphia, while ministers Dallas and Dayton are mentioned in diplomatic transit, as officials gather with prominent figures in Washington.
A chaotic scene in New York on January 4 left an officer shot while defending a woman from robbers. Mr Burnett was wounded near Twenty Street and Broadway. an eighty year old man was cut and nearly killed. Martin Connel was shot at Stanton Street and the Bowery. Barney Triery reportedly escaped after the events.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a loss on the steamer Washington at the wharf with references to cargo and a crew member. Details such as the date and full context are unreadable.
The fragment notes a January 4 recon event in York with unclear details. Names, places, and objectives are unreadable, leaving a brief, contextless item about a reconnaissance activity.
From Nework New Fens January 3 a terse note indicates sales tales have not yet been fully settled or clarified. Officials warn the public to watch for further updates as commerce patterns remain unsettled.
Kilpatrick's corps reports progress destroying railroad between Albany and Gulf, and river obstructions near Altamaha. Hazen's division and parts of Fuller’s brigade advance toward Goo were read and forces camp across the region. Savannah River obstructions are rapidly removed as boats operate to and from local ports.
The cotton near Savannah by Gen. Ia will be released to owners if they have rights. Draper will depart for Savannah tomorrow. Some vessels hoped to sail to Savannah have cleared for Port It. It is believed Savannah will open to commerce soon after the cotton is shipped.
The Emer Advertiser reports the Novel Board will meet Thursday to investigate the Parrott guns used in the attack on Fort Fisher. The proceedings aim to determine responsibility for the gunnery during the engagement.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss Seward's letter and Brazil's response. The Charge d Affaires lacks authority to decide on the secretary's letter but the document has been transmitted to the Brazilian government for action.
A damaged report describes the Dutch Gap Canal opening with partial destruction and scattered debris. It notes a low rambling sound from the explosion and hints at the necessity of limiting workers if danger remains.
A special messenger departed for Fortress Monroe with government dispatches to Admiral Porter at week’s end. Snow began falling early this morning and by night the sledding was good. The Committee on the Conduct of the War returned from the north after examining iron clad vessels.
A Shanghai to London Times letter notes the Yokohama and Nagasaki trading restrictions began to lift after allied ministers of Britain France the United States and the Netherlands with a strong squadron met with the Gorogio at Yokohama. Export silk shipments rose though earlier stocks were said to have moved despite orders. Sir Rutherford Alcock expects further trade restoration and daily shipments from Shanghai following the news of Chosin's defeat.
A fragmented note discusses Mason and Hamiin’s cabinet organ and its makers Thaberg Lowell Mason Zandel and Tessa Monty. It describes the instrument as celebrated and capable of moving listeners, noting skepticism from critics and the church’s cautious reception while promising a new performance feature.
Fragmentary text discusses a possible breach and improvements to a device or procedure. Readable elements mention a trial or test and a focus on pene or similar term. Details are incomplete and names or locations are not identifiable.
In a West Fifth Street tale a young couple visits Dunn and Co through a crowded evening. The heroine selects a prized gold lever watch as a wedding gift while the lover hesitates, then buys a book and secures wedlock. They live in comfort and praise Dunn & Co for gifts and recommendations.
Cincinnati store lists on consignment items including raisins cider and condensed milk with prices, and promotes Ferretti suppliers. It also offers cheep honey crates, peaches, and garbled text mentions printing services for tickets, policies and labels. The ad blends grocery goods with printing offerings from a local shop.
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