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Cincinnati Daily Times

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1874

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State Senate votes on porters and election bills

Special Dispatch to the Daily Times reports a motion to employ three porters at 250 per day was defeated by 97 to 4 amid amendments. The resolution passed 76 to 24. Bills include creation of a Fairfield election vote and ward divisions. Senate and Assembly members were sworn in as canvassing of state election results began. state fair and agriculture board details noted amid a storm that blocked dispatches.

Daily Times Coirners White Crawford George Riley Jacob Newman Henry Brigaman Ford Geauga Holloway Fairfield Columbe Milier Senate State Board of Agriculture Associated Press Franklin County Burg- 5 &Eee de Os Cedar Rapids Burlington Dubuque Illinois Colfax Jasper County J. A. Coon Salina Kansas Iowa City Marengo

Dayton News Notes Court Case and Rail Collision

A Dayton probate criminal court case features a blind 12 year old defendant accused of disturbing a religious service, with testimony about a minor involved and a liquor vendor. Police report a nighttime raid capturing nine people amid gaming devices. A Panhandle line derailment near Anies City leaves two dead and five seriously injured. Senior Order of United American Mechanics plans an Ohio excursion to Cincinnati with tickets valid to Saturday.

Dayton Arlington Gabriel White Dwyer U. B Pyrmont Levick Ske Stepatharind Geeks Dex Bt. Joseph's Sister Assisium Union Railroad Metropolitan Police Order United American Mechanics Ohio Cincinnati Anies City

River Weather and Boat Movements Reported in New Aviany Dispatch

Special dispatches note the Ohio River rising seven feet with rapid thawing and clear water. Various boats arrive and depart at New Orleans Evansville and Memphis, with cargo and passengers listed, including Arkansas Belle carrying 480 pigs of lead and Indiana making the season’s best trip as river levels climb to fifteen feet at Cairo. Weather remains clear and cold in places with a mix of mist and dull business reports.

New Onleans Paragon Ohio River Jobn Lleward Arkansas River C. B. Church Cincinnati Cano S.J W. J. Davis Memphis Jos Sville Evansville Seer Lewis and Jenn New Orleans Sherlock Sam J. Hale Nan Laura Davis Nashville Ben Franklin Grey Eagle Louisville Return New Antent Cannelton Henderson Idlewild Cairo Indiana Cincinnat Hiram Campbell Arkansas Belle Fayette Owensboro

Grand Jury indicts former Chicago treasurer Gage

The Grand Jury of Chicago yesterday found a bill against David A. Gage, the late City Treasurer. A fire in Indianapolis burned twenty eight horses and many vehicles. St Clair, linked to a Portland arson last August, was arrested while attempting new arson in the city. The steamship Chin from Japan and China remains missing near San Francisco. Memphis news cited as inaugurated last.

Memphis Chins Japan China San Francisco Grand Jury Chicago David A. Gage Indianapolis St. Clair Portland

Division of and Reports for the Telegrams etc

Cracksmatt notes January entry at 7:05 A M detailing division and reports for telegrams and related services. The fragment outlines organizational notes and timing but lacks full context or named entities.

Cracksmatt

War costs and Dutch defense plans amid Acheen conflict

Poll Mall Gizdte reports from The Hague on Dutch war finances and defense readiness. He notes defense costs rise, the army remains underfunded, and plans to fund a tolerable force face long-term strain as attention shifts to the East India service and the war with Acheen.

The Hague Brocx Upos Mina Departa Rat de Roo M. P Pic I A Tothe Coun East India Service Acheen

Tenney Family Tragedy: Mother Found Dead After Suspected Violence

A coroner probes the death of Mrs Tenney in a house disturbed by noises. Her son, Mr J D Tenney, discovered her body with marks of violence on the neck and face while living with severe blindness and paralysis. The incident follows a night of unusual disturbances in the old persons’ room.

Tenney J. D. Tenne

Magnitude of Charity at St John’s Hospital Shown

A TIMES reporter toured the old northwest corner building at Third and Plum, St John’s Hospital, used by the Cincinnati Relief Committee. The facility houses 181 Franciscan Brothers boys and hundreds of poor from the city and beyond, with strict rules, meals of beef soup and bread, lodging, and organized oversight to ensure order and efficiency.

Daniel Wolf D. J. Mablaney Relief Committee TIMES Third and Plum Streets St. John's ‘Hospital Eh Saney Cincinnati Relief Committee Sige Bsope Saab St. John’s Dayton Cincinnati

Telecommunication Restored Between Cincinnati and New York

Second edition reports Telegraph Company repairs to the peaal tines, restoring communication from Cincinnati to New York via New Orleans. Describes dispatches arriving in a limited form but confident that service should improve and be fully restored within twenty four hours.

Cincinnati New York New Orleans

Saloon Cutting Affray Sparks Severe Wound in Frankfort

A melee at H. Eni s saloon in Frankfort KY at 1 am left George W Crumbaugh seriously wounded by a dagger wielded by Harry Jr. Todd faces trauma, with examination and trial set for Saturday. Temperance convention details in the State House list temporary leadership and resolutions adjournment for 2 pm.

Daily Times Frankfort Eni George W. Crumbaugh Flarry 4 , Jr Todd House’ of Representatives D. Diabama Grant County Tnco Ena Perman

Storms Delay Early Train from New York

A continuous series of storms weakened the Hudson River Railroad line south of Croton delaying the early morning train from New York. Weather and track conditions disrupted service and forced timetable adjustments across the route.

New Orleans New York Hudson River Croton

Markets News From Louis January Trading Snapshot

In Louis, January reports show flour steady while wheat edged lower with prices for No 2 spring at 121 and No 3 fall at 143. Corn held above market expectations. oats down to 43 1/2 cents. rye firmer around 96. Pork prices irregular near 15.50 to 15.50. Shipping grades mixed. stock clearances noted with 10,150 receipts.

E Louis Stauden

Chase in Fifth and Walnut Ends in Court Fine

A brief police court report notes a pursuit of a colored man by a backdriver named James Baker near Fifth and Walnut streets yesterday evening. Baker received a fine of ten dollars. The Society of Inquiry plans a Moral Instruction discussion at Congregational Church tonight. Dr Wise of the Jewish Temple will speak with an open floor to follow.

James Baker Fifth Walnut Streets Baker Society of Inquiry Congregational Church Eighth and Plain Streets Wise Jewish Temple

Night watchman Madden fined in Police Court for assault

John Madden a night watchman at Lower Market was fined 15 dollars and costs in Police Court this morning on a charge of assault and battery. He had gone to a dance house at 63 East Front on New Year’s night and clashed with the proprietor named Uebes, striking him on the head with a mace. The judge, Judge Marchant, imposed only the fine and costs based on the evidence.

John Madden Lowermarket Madden East Front Uebes

Lemons theft case before Police Court youths bail set

Bane Fletcher Christin Snoot Mary Vonhagen and a boy named Robert Don ally faced the Police Court this morning on theft charges involving lemons and minor articles valued at $5. The girls claimed House of Refuge law. all aged between 13 and 17, bail set at $200 each but not posted. Arrests were made by Officer Madden.

Bane Fletcher Christin Snoot Mary Vonhagen Robert Donally House of Refuge Law Aos Madden

Accident at Pluay and Wade Streets Ends in Girl's Death

Ex policeman Wittenbauer's six year old son, holding a loaded revolver, shot his nine year old sister at a corner in the city. The ball pierced the girl and lodged at her back. Dr Schmuck treated her but she died about 7 PM. An inquest ruled the death accidental.

Pluay and Wade Street Wittenbauer

Questions Rise Over Board of Control Prerogatives

The dispute centers on whether the County Auditor may issue warrants refunds after Commissioners of Claims rule erroneous taxation. Some argue the Board of Control has no role in this act and decisions are final. others say the Board must approve. The matter has been referred to the Attorney General for state level guidance.

Board of Control Commissioners of Claims Weis Auiieac

Macauley v The State Heavily Regulates Reserved Seats

The case arose on a writ of certiorari to reverse a Police Court judgment under an ordinance forbidding selling reserved seats after opening time for amusement. Macauley claimed he reserved front-row seats. the court ruled the Municipal Code empowers the City to regulate theatrical exhibitions and require ticket sale per ordinance. The council may burden licenses to effectively prohibit theatre operations. remedy lies in appealing to lawmaking power.

Macauley Cote Aly Codweil Itmself Nurdock Logan & Vandall T. C. Campbell

Embellished Marriage Licenses Case In Ohio

The State of Ohio sues Geof F Hoefer and others over embellished marriage licenses issued during his tenure as Probate Judge. The suit, brought on the bond of Judge Hoefer, centers on a pre election pledge to cap fees at 5000 and to pay any surplus to the county, with further plan to fund orphan asylums. The court sustained a demurrer to the amended petition, holding the suit should have named the county rather than the state, and that the bondsmen may not be liable under changed conditions. Petition dismissed.

State of Ohio Geof F. Hoefer Duds Hoefer Avery Hoeffer Hoefer Peerledge Atc Alka State of Ohio Oe Shay & Gerrard Ba. Perguson Rontra

Probate Court Appointment Verdict Given for James Cosgrove

In a matter before Judge Matson James Cosgrove is named administrator of Thomas Byrne deceased A civil suit involves the city against sinett et al to condemn land for Bennett Avenue opening The court orders fixing the costs at 1000 dollars for Lot No 1 and specifies Lot No 2 R200 with payments to be made

James Cosgrove Thomas Byrne Pumie Sinett Bennett

Fifteen-Year-Old Slays Stepfather With Ax in Bury

In Salamancha New York a 15 year old boy named William Boorn killed his stepfather Caleb Omans with an ax during a dispute over a dance. The youth, reportedly intoxicated, severed Omans head and inflicted multiple wounds before being arrested. An inquest ruled willful and malicious murder as crowds gathered.

New York Herald Salamanca N. Y Bury Caleb Oiians William Boorn George Coleman Strome Omdas Coleman Soorn Eers Boorn

Quips and Dodges in Duels Include a Cold Rain and a Hat

The piece recounts humorous and fatal duel anecdotes from literary and political circles. Sainte Beuve coolly protected his head with an umbrella while defending a point, Perpignan spared his life with quick wit, and other writers faced missed shots and sharp retorts.

Sainte Beuve Perpignan Charles Maurice Perpiglian The Republic Bois de Boulogne

Withdrawal of Mr Williams Name From Senate Nomination

Special Dispatch to the Daily Times reports Mr Williams asked the President to withdraw his name to avoid alienating key Senate supporters. He delivered a letter personally, and the matter was disposed of. Other items note the withdrawal of Gary Bristow for the Chief Justice post, a Navy Board inquiry into the Virginia sinking, and Fortifications appropriations cuts.

Williames Daily Times Washington Williams Senate Geo Jupiter aMce Gary Bristow Oriel Seston Navy Department House Committee On Appropriations Bard Townsend Kelly

Special Dispatch on Senate Committee Appointments

Convinnes reports that in January the Senate appointed a special committee of Newman Andrews Shepherd and Knox to form acting committees for the body.

The Daily Times Convinnes Senate Newman Andrews Shepherd Knnox

State Board to Decide State Fair Site Likely Columbus

The State Board of Agriculture will not pick a site for the State Fair until their meeting on February 17. Indications point to Columbus as the chosen location.

WST KRY Cort Seaneny State Board of

Governor Potts Message to Legislature Seeks Reforms

Vineista City Moxtaxa January 5. Gov Potts presents a general satisfaction message noting a new pleton elected. He reports Territory total at 432987 dollars and urges tax exemptions cuts, lower fees and salaries, ban on liquor sales on election days, and a Sunday law. He asks Congress to open a military road in Wind River and Yellowstone Lake to Montana.

Potts’ Beuitige Vineista Moxtaxa Ae Pleton Pontheas Semeee Congress Wind River Yellowstone Lake Montana Arizona

New York Demonstration Fails To Draw Crowd

New York January 4. The proposed labor demonstration at Union Square this morning proved a failure. Not more than three hundred men appeared, gathered in small groups. No organized meeting formed, and heavy rain drove the crowd away.

New York Union

Explosion in Cartagena hits powder magazine

In Cartagena a powder magazine exploded yesterday following another blast earlier in January. No further details of casualties or cause are provided in the report.

Cartagena Mapp Cartagena

Bank rate fixed at four percent in England

New York reports money loaned at seven percent with bids at six. Government securities steady while stocks rise. Western Union and Pacific lists show varied gains. Market summaries note Bank of England rate at four percent and active trading across major issues.

England Loxpos Bank of England Nistern Associated Press Nashvpile New York Western Union Pacific Adams Express American United States New York Central Erie Harlem Ama Union Pacific Lake Shore Pittsburg

River rising floods Louisville canal and falls

Special dispatches report the Ohio River at Louisville rising with 10 feet 6 inches in the canal and 8 feet 6 inches at the falls. Weather clear, temperature 42. Business dull, no freight offerings. The Charmer and Kate Higbee passed downstream while the Ben Franklin moved up. J W Giarrett and barges ascended the falls toward Cincinnati. Rise expected to produce 10 to 12 feet of steamboat water on the falls.

Daily Times Louisviter Charmer Kate Higbee Ben. Franklin J. W. Giarrett Cincinnati

Funeral Scene at Oldham Mob Threat to Widow

A Liverpool Albion report describes a large, hostile crowd at Oldham for the funeral of Robert Naylor East. Villagers pressed the widow, blocked her from the procession, tore away a death banner, and hurled sods and water as terrified children wailed. The crowd surged to the door, burst it open, and the house crowded with mourners until relatives appealed for restraint and the gathering dispersed after hours.

Liverpool Liverpool Albion Oldham Robert Naylor East

Convention votes on state judiciary amendments at 2 o'clock

The convention reassembled with Chair Waite. Amendments to sections on judicial appointments, circuit superiority, and court timings were debated and amended. Section 1 read that the judicial power rests in multiple courts with possible inferior courts, and discussions on striking Circuit Courts continued before adjournment of the afternoon session.

Waite General Assembly Circuit Court Courts of Common Genera Assembly Supreme Court Courts of Common Pleas West Logan Rehley Columbiana Hoadly Hamilton Circuit Courts Ayeel Erie

Robbery and arrests near Loveland on Marietta Bridge

Wm Kerr, a strong local man, was held from behind and robbed of $40 in cash $200 in notes and a silver watch near Loveland at the Marietta Railroad bridge. Dawley Slike Hans Lewis Pigs were arrested and jailed at Hammoad street station. to face Police Court. Also includes Bankrupt Law discussion by Cincinnati Board of Trade and donations to Howe for the Friendless.

Wm. Kerr Loveland Marietta Tom Swether Kerr Dawley Slike Hans Lewis Hammoad-street Coe EE. P. Bradstreet M. B. Hagans Petera R. Taft Committee On Law

Kerr Garroted Victim Identifies Property At Depot

Mr Wm Kerr who was garrotted at Loveland last night visited the depot, identified property found on three men arrested at the Miami Depot, and believes they robbed him.

Wm. Kerr Loveland Miami

Prolonged Debates Over Bank Law and Public Lands Policy

A fragmented report traces petitions about a bank law repeal, quarantine under national supervision, and anti repeal sentiment. It notes cabinet members, political leaders, and congressional moves, including military and fiscal measures, with the Naval Appropriation bill assigning funds.

Ace Nder Lee Eiae Senate Vate Thurman Ieee Valesel Ciarelion Butler Tennessee House

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