Emigration, fires, and trials mark the week in diverse towns
A jumble of reports notes several suicides in Rochester and Hempstead, a fire at Georgetown Colorado, a train engine passing Parkburg Bridge at eight P M, and the trial of a colored cadet at West Point. Vetoes by Governor Stevenson. church fires in Ia Poli. rail consolidations. and a Spanish war vessel arriving at Aspinwall reflect the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harman
Erp Bang Y
Manafield
Hutchinson
Rochester
Minnesota
Barton
Georgetown
Colorado
Park Burg Bridge
Smith
West Point
Elmore
Ohithy Lake Shore
Victor Emanuel
Rome
Seaman
Dayton
Saginaw
Stevenson
Kentucky
Chapel Methodist Church
Iapoli
Yesterdy
John Beet
St. Paul
Frank G. Pratt
Lanahas
New York Methodist Book Concern
Board of Health of
New Orleans
Mansfield
Coldwater
Lake Michigan
Coldwater & Michigan
Richland
Lorain County
Ohio
Tis
Cespedes
Cubs
Aspinwall
Sth
Bay of
Erie
Breshens
Komeny
Detroit
Milwaukee
Port Huron
Atoms of War Dispatches From the Front
The report lists Prussian advances and retreats across northern France with details on Fort D Issy and Belfort, Belief in British neutrality, and large French and German casualty figures. It notes Chanzy and Favre in action, and the French reserves mobilizing toward Nancy while French command plans offensive moves against the German positions near Vendome and Mezieres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocroy
Bapaume
Balbec
Bourbaki
Belfort
Nancy
Amiens
Lille
Favre
England
Vénvres
Montrouge
Faidherbe
Boyelles
Paris
Vendome
Montaine
Havre
Dijon
Cherbourg
Briare
Commissariat Department
Duke of Mecklenburg
Blois
la Loup
Verneuil
Berlin
Offir
Beine
Ries
Vesoul
Besancop
France
Gien
Count von Bismarck
Earl Granville
Chapry
Nuits
Franc Tireuss
Chanzy
Duke of Mécklenburg
Oise
Guise
Hirson
Vervius
Mezieres
Marseilles
Prussia
Orleans
Chateaudun
Chartres
Dreux
Jsin
Holland
Luxenee
Versailles
Rouen
Jumiges
Bourgacard
Bour
Therould
Pont Audemer
Barsaleux
Villechauve
Villeporcher
St. Cyr Sur Gault
Neuville
St. Arnaud
Venoners
Congress of Powers
Russia
Black Sea
Congress
Arkansas House Debate on Constitution and Titles
In the Wasminotox of January 7, debate within the House focused on the construction of classes of Arkansas titles and the Constitution as members discussed how to approach the case. Participants included Smith of Tenn, Maynard, Nei Rorter, Metormsedene, Niblack, Fer, and others as the House adjourned at four o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omae
Messrs. Smith
Tenn
Maynard
Nei Rorter
Metormsedene
Niblack
Fer- House
Week of Ohio Legislature Opens Amid Tax Debates in Columbus
Special correspondence from Cincinnati Times reports Columbus swelleth with representative visitors and hotel bustle as the 1871 session opens. Legislators, the State Board of Equalization, and probes into Capitol expenditures stir city hotels while bills, many taxing, flood the calendar. Committee chair Peter Hitchcock to lead scrutiny into spending, with hopes of uncovering improprieties and shaping fiscal policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
State Board of Equalization
Washington City
Sort Eich
Sta
Capitol
Peter Hitchcock
Chrst Clark Lames
Seagoasuryee
Stats
General Assembly
Ohio
API
Equalization Board
Dr. Henry
Reform for Civil Service Reform in Grant Era Politics
Independent attacks the corruption of public offices and patronage under President Grant. It calls for radical civil service reform, citing New York and Brooklyn customs and navy yard influence as proof, urging honest appointees and renewed national integrity to restore public trust. If ignored, the piece warns, voters will replace the President in the next election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Jerson Cs
Republican Page
Grant
New York
Brooklyn
Custom-house
Navy-yard
Paris
Burlesque to Purity Shift at Wood's Theater Tonight
Readers are urged to welcome a plainer sub stantial bill after overlong burlesque. Miss Maggie Mitchell, Cincinnati favorite, stars tonight in the Pearl of Savoy with new and familiar pieces, amid a strong supporting program led by Sargent at the manager’s desk and featuring the Banyeahs, Polly Daly, Vivian, and a fairy pantomime The Red Gnome. Meanwhile Mozart Hain’s Macallister company remains for another week with de magie shows, and the Russian troupe at Pike’s Music Hall promises a rich concert described as a delightful surprise by the Ohio State Journal with exceptional voices and a noted quartet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Mitchell
Cincinnati
Wood
Miss Mitchell
Savoy
Narrowar
Sargent
Banyeahs
Gymnasia
Ueasl
Polly Daly
Vivian
Wengion
Mozart Hain
Macallister
Soireen de Magique
Presenta
Pike's Music Hall
Ohio State Journal
Bays
Thomas Orchestra
Saag
Creyerel Veice
Gare
Fragments Highlight City Affairs And Notices
A mix of local updates mentions annexed school children in the territory, water pipes, a water measure, and the Emancipation Jubilee at Allen Chapel with speakers. Also noted are a Baptist Union meeting, a Prussia stance by Rev Dr Strong, a sugar claim ruling, canal and bridge delegations heading to Washington, a wheel theft incident, a dental infirmary opening, and Work-House services led by Breed and Perker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Breed and Perker
Lecture on Spiritualism at Thoms Hall by Rev Moses Hull
Rev Moses Hull spoke last evening at Thoms Hall on Central avenue on Spiritland and the three pillars of Spiritualism. He argued the mind and spirit as conscious entities and cited Scripture, Slade’s alleged feats, and messages from the spirit world, while noting the society changes and a coroner’s inquest for an infant’s accidental suffocation nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses Hull
John Moore
Thoms’ Hall
Central Avenue
Fourth
Fifth Streets
Earth
Gall
Combe
Theondsces
Weil
Jak
Lizzie Eiser
Slade
New York
Baltimore
Hall
Paine
Swisshelm
Mr. Hull
Underwood
Providence Street
Failure of the Home Insurance Company of New Haven
A Bartfon Times report criticizes the Home Insurance Company of New Haven as reckless and insolvent. It details capital cuts, false reports, and mounting losses, with unpaid claims and eroded cash balances. The piece notes widespread public and agent distrust and the impact on a widow holding $29,000 in stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Insurance Company of
New Haven
Kew
Daa
Jones Merwin
Aes 7Ee
Co Te
Fands
On Elm City Vns Pg 1St Dew Haven
Tome, Ted
Oake Tee
Fragmented Title Claims Across City Property Transfers
J A Harris and wife transfer to Harriet and Reinhart on a George Cutter street lot on Richmond street 299 feet of Freeman street and 22 acres in Millcreek. various deeds register to Gen Aring and Anton Streit. multiple parcels including 368-100 Harrison Pike and Bates road East Washington property described with streets and sections. transactions involve W Lee Trustee and other parties. figures include 12 and 3400 dollars, with a mix of small parcels and large tracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Harris
Harriet & Reinhart
George
Cutter Street
D.L. Benton
Anpren
RB. W. Lee
lot _ ees
Richmond Stree
Freeman Street
Elisabeth
Charles E
Millcreek
Peter Erke
McHeary Street
Sion
Gen
Aring
Harrison
Pike
Anton Streit
Mas
Bates Road
East
Washington
O. Wooster
Various Lectures and Meetings Highlight City Week
Old city notices note postponed Young Men’s Christian Association lecture and inaugural exercises under the new constitution. A failed boot and shoe drummers’ movement at Gibson House followed by a temperance sermon. Free lecture by Judge Gat on Mounds and Mound Builders and a fundraising meeting for French non combatants. Avondale residents back Walnut Hills Street Railroad continuation with horse cars proposed at no cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Christian Association
Ted
Gibson House
Avondale
Walnut Hills
Hall
Prom
Saigi at the Rink Poem for the Skating Girl
A fragmentary note on ice conditions precedes a poetic morceau dedicated to the skating girl at the rink. The verses praise twinkling feet and peach-brown cheeks, weaving fairy imagery around the young skater as she glides and inspires love and dreams.
Covington Vote Tally Shifts in Local Elections Under Democratic Wins
In Covington two months after a local campaign Captain John van Costenes won a council seat by a narrow margin before a shift to David DeGenae who defeated him by a large plurality. The tally reflects a citywide Democratic surge with independents Shinkle for President of Council and Athey for City Attorney winning sizable margins. School trustees were chosen without opposition, listing several ward representatives across the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drizat
Roe
Covineton
John Oe van Costenesi
Covington
the Oddfellows’ Hall
Oosentiens
David DeGanae
Will
Asa Matog
Trinity Non Cara
St. Matthew's
Wheeling
Eeutine
Grsampipetrest
M. Church
Cs Stray
Veecent Shinkle
R. A. Athey
Plow Monday in England A Rustic Festival Past and Present
The first Monday after Twelfth Day, Plow Monday, was once a major English rustic festival. Plowmen carried a decorated Foul Plow through villages, collected funds for plow-lights, and enjoyed merry processions with fools and dancers. The reformation ended the lights, but the festival persisted in festive misrule and communal revelry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Bessy
Exigland
Morris
Melly
Death of Policeman William Marshall After Graves Robbery
Policeman William Marshall, linked to the Graves robbery in the city weeks ago, died at his residence yesterday morning. He was found dead in his bed by a family member, and a coroner’s inquest is to be held this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Marshall
Largest advertising contract by Geo Pell & Co in 1870
The biggest deal Geo Pell & Co New York Advertising Agents made with any advertiser in 1870 was with E C ae Co Therary Com at Anne dated 22 Dasets. The same firm advertised in 1860 in all American papers and paid Rowell & Co up to $15,000 a month at times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Pell & Co
New York
Anne
Messrs. Rowell & Co
Philadelphian’s Gift Exchange Yields Modest Cache
A Philadelphian who spent one hundred dollars on Christmas presents for young ladies of his acquaintance received two pair pulse-warmers four pocket-ties four pen-wipers one pair slippers and one smoking-cap valued at seven dollars total.
Rudolphe Ousts Parker In Buffalo Charity Billiards
On Wednesday at Buffalo the National charity game pits Mons Rudolphe against Frank Parker with updates to follow from Phil Tieman. Bets run 100 to 75 on Rudolphe amid billiard circles noting the progress of the match.
Sorrow in Spring Grove as doves escape and are recaptured
A group of doves broke from confinement in Spring Grove Cemetery on Friday seeking warmer climes. While several escaped, their wings proved unfit for long flight and they were captured and returned to the enclosure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Grove
Book for the Million Marriag Guide in an Advert Column
Bee advertisement for Dr Butts dispensing medical or marriage guidance in a newspaper column titled Book for the Million Marriage Guide. The readable fragment hints at promotional copy across columns. Further details are not available in the snippet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bee
Dr. Butts
Auditor's Letter Clarifies Public Notice Advertising
W S Bacons Deputy Auditor of Hawiton County Ohio writes to the Times disputing yesterday's publication of a delinquent list. He explains the countywide property notices were advertised to reach owners at least cost and notes bids from Gazette and Commercial were public. He states no favoritism and claims actions served public interest. reports no further responsibility for errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aupitor
Hawiton County
Ohto
Cincetnati
Eorror
the Times
Piblic
la Rue
Gazette
Commercial
Bacos
St Patrick Benevolent Society elects new officers
The St Patrick Benevolent Society in this city elected First Vice B Barrett, Vice President Troon L Barrett, Geetery 33 R Richmond, Assistant Secretary P Guilames Rodgers, and others. The Funeral Aid Association of New Board Covington re elected their old directors on Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick Benevolent Society
B. Barrett
Presia Uaning
Pegs Troon L. Barrett
Geetery
R. Richmond
P. Guilames Rodgers
Wince Gastigan
Funeral Aid Association of New Board
Covington
Free Accepted Masons Elect Officers in Cumminsville Hall
In Cumminsville on Saturday evening Free Accepted Masons at OpLmningville hall held a gathering where interim officers were installed. W. B. Me de Me Makin served as C. F. L W. B. S. W. M. HL MS, M. Brasher acted as secretary, with Will Atkins 8. D. 3.8. Lingo J. W. Winder served as Tyler. Brethren and guests enjoyed vocal entertainment before adjourning to their homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasago Pbaveerse
Masons
Oplmningville
Lmowing
Makin
C.F
Milford Burgh News Reports Local Exhibit and Plans
Milford notices describe a recent Lyceum exhibition with tableaux and music titled The Spirit of 1876 The Coming Woman, with local actors and a wish for broader support next Tuesday Our town near the Little Miami between Cincinnati and Columbus notes reduced express train stops and mentions remodeling the Met church to be occupied by February first Moreanon contribute further updates and Wive Awake headline wording
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ms ~ Lyceum
Fapene Heer Os Ora
Miami
Cincinnati
Coluashaky
Met
Lawmaker to seek bill abolishing county board
A Hamilton County legislator plans to introduce a bill in the winter session to abolish the Board of Commissioners as organized and replace it with a five member board elected from districts into which the county will be divided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton County
Board of Ripe É Commissioners
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wasminotox
HOUSE
Cincinnati Times
Tilton
Matt
MacEvoy
Baptist Social Union
Dr. Strong
Cleveland
Schweininger
Mozat Hall
Allen Chapel
Peter H. Clark
Robert Harlan
James W. Fitzgerald
Evangelical ‘Ministerial Association
Methodist Book Concern
United States
Stall & Meyer
Leavitt
Chamber of Commerce and
City Council
Louisville Canal
Newport Bridge
J.T. White
Walnut Street
Dental College
No.4
College Street
Rev
Society of Turners
Charley Ki
Eden Park
Sitar Hee Sh
Home Insurance Company of New Haven
The
Bartfon Times
Germany
Counrar
Harpers’ Weekly
Frank Leslie
Home Journal
Scientié American
Comic Journals
Hawley’s
Vine Street
Theity Church
Ninth Street
Pga
Gat
Cox
Ero Cox
Stanley Matthews
Lek
Eels
Uburbawn
Shinkle
Veereeeone
Peanen
Catia Foete
Imabel
Athey Om
Senna Sas Bryan
John J. McCollam
J. McNamara
Galvin
T. Rowland
Councilmer
John Kearney
Deni
Papalae
Samuel Reid
Fidhontypenionsan Pri
F Ware
Joma
Coen Democrat
Ware
W. M. Leathers
George Howell
Henry Adams
Henry Pen Ygs
James Arnold
B. Hi
N. le Semebual
M. Maloney
H. Neimeyer
W R .Wine
Bostwick
J. M. Fisher
C. A. Whitcomb
M. . Smith
J. . Mattingly
Semirn Ts
HIRTS
N.Y. M. Maslin
Rankin
Pearl Street
Plum
Rankin & CO
Architectural Iron Works
Murray
Lawman’s
Florida ‘Water
Wekicas
Geto
Oliver Street
Race-street
Sanday
James Kennedy
Aaron
Ds Vagran
John Brown
National Theater
Newport
Cumminsville
Milford
Kirby
Manupactur
Main Street
John Nebo Nay
West Fourth St. Sull-Ty
Franklin Type
Central Tea Store
Hand, Whitehouse & C0
Wallace
Lawson
Peraonea
Fish
E. Sce Tech
Ster
Haldar Rae R
N. W
Fifth & Central Avenue
Sivts Zee
T. Greffiths
Lanne iaagty Deane Galea _ LL
W. Langley & We
Water St
Bet
Main and Walnut
Carrick
Third St
Weer
PSR
Alph McCracken Pees
Fourth Street
N. B
Accaroni
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