06 Jan 1876
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1876
Page
1
A Boston Philadelphia and Columbus dispatch reports the Charley Ross case intensifying. A missing boy’s tale resurfaces with suspected impostors and cross city sightings. Investigators claim a Philadelphia man’s testimony aligns with the boy’s description and a ticket robbery in Boston is linked to the inquiry.
The piece recounts interviews conducted with the father and the abducted child by telegraph, outlining details of the case and the boy's resemblance to Mrs Ross. It traces the alleged history of the abduction with emphasis on the father's involvement and the child's aspect in the comparison.
Washington dispatch reports Solicitor Bluford Wilson sees no evidence justifying arrests over the Whisky Ring beyond those already named. Two or three prominent citizens may be implicated but not strongly enough for charges. House committee on Public Buildings opposes new appropriations for non authorized buildings, risking mint location in the West. The Centennial bill for one and a half million dollars passes unanimously in the House, to aid the Centennial Board of Finance with a payroll proviso refund after the celebration. The report on the presidency follows.
Special dispatch to the Cincinnati Times reports William Murray and Frederick Myers, German-born murder convicts, executed for the Wahl killing two miles north of Alleghany City. The crime occurred November 11, 1574, after a robbery among a team and a peddler Jacobs identified the shooter. Both men were convicted in March and hanged after confessions. Myers sought commutation but failed.
Special Dispatch to the Cincinnati Times reports Hamilton County receives a fair share of committees in the House today. Zamstein chairs Municipal Corporations Public Buildings Railroads and Telegraphs while others like Burkhardt Zumstein Luccotk Skaats Naylor Goeble and Stryker receive posts on various panels including Finance Public Works Fish and Game and Insane Hospitals.
Bank of end refinances with a 5 percent discount rate while bullion reserves rise to 25 percent of liabilities. The Bank of France reports a weekly gain of 10,815,000 francs in specie. A statue to Grattan is unveiled in Dublin amid large processions and mixed reactions from Irish and British figures.
John Stephenson and Co at 17 Fist Twenty-seventh Street, a noted car manufacturer, asks creditors for an extension. Liabilities total about 180000. Principal assets are real estate valued at 700000, which would fetch less than half its value in a forced sale. The factory will keep operating as usual and the firm is handling a contract to construct seven hundred cars for St Petersburg and a seatner of a tilty core for Berlin.
In San Francisco on January 6 the Pacific Mail steamer City of Pekin broke her blow valve about forty hours out and returned last night. A movement is afloat to memorialize Congress to pass an appropriation to provide payment of sums obtained on fraudulent certificates issued by Pinney signed by Spaulding.
Commodity notes list January to May prices for wheat barley rye and oats with quotes on cash and futures. Lard bacon and pork prices shown, with receipts and shipme nts across flour and grain markets in New York Philadelphia and Pittsburgh regions.
Senate discussed revised statutes and War Department reports showing inaccuracies. Debate touched on presidential pro tempore election power and petitions on appointments, with references to harbor protection and a Medal of Honor related to Michigan and treaty era Indian wars. House proceedings follow.
In Louisville on January 6 the river fell to 11 feet 9 inches in copa and 9 feet 9 inches on the falls, with clear pleasant weather and fair freight business. Robert Mitchell from New Orleans brings about sixty head of stock, some sheep, and miscellaneous freight, departing this evening. Shinkle for Memphis added lightly. Andy Baum has not passed up yet. New Albany notes river falling along the lower hip with similar clear weather and light business. The Van Buskirk entered the Leavenworth trade. Mobile and Sam Brong bound for New Orleans and Henderson went down last evening. Up Andy Baum. farascon, Shinkle, Glasgow, and Mitchell are expected down hourly.
An OCR fragment lists assorted bid amounts and items with unclear references. It mentions prices around 6 to 13 dollars, whisky, a 61 year old figure, and various unreadable lines, implying a local auction or procurement notice with chaotic detail. No clear names or complete actions are discernible.
The inquest reports Mr. Oliver M. Moore died by taking poison at his home on Freeman Street. He earlier shot Jacob Hace in the same building on November 4, 1875, and, haunted by remorse, left a note to his brother-in-law. The coroner’s jury returned a verdict of death by own action caused by remorse from the accidental shooting.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court today affirmed the lower court ruling in the bond of friendship case involving James M. Cully and his friend R. D. Clarke, a Pittsburg merchant, granting $75,000. Heirs of McCully contested the bond.
At Hopewell New Jersey on January 6 a clash erupted when 200 Delaware and Bound Brook workers tore up a siding to proceed with crossin work. A Pennsylvania Railroad engine attempted to intervene breaking through the obstruction. it derailed, was taken off the track, and chained down amid a crowd of about 500 onlookers.
The Cologne Gazette reports that Secretary of Cuban affairs issued a circular aimed at influencing policy in Europe. The piece argues the president fears eroding memory abroad and that the circular seeks glory, but will have no effect on Alphonso’s stance.
The report by Dr. Linderman, Director of the Mint, urges Indianapolis as a site for the establishment of the Valen facility. It notes a government building there no longer needed for other purposes can be repurposed, avoiding new construction costs.
The Supreme Court announced several opinions including Wm Frew vs Robert D Clark, error to the Common Pleas of Benny County. Judgment affirmed. the document bequeathing 75000 to Clark is held to be a valid will.
A partial historical report from Cincinnati dated January 6 at 705 A M notes military and agricultural contexts. The readable lines reference force adjustments and the involvement of departments tied to the war effort.
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