10 Jan 1870
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1870
Page
1
The passage alludes to political strife around ousting a Marshal and unrest within the Army. It mentions President Grant and concerns about the War Department, officers, and whisky influence. The text reads as a clipped, era-typical voice discussing mismanagement and calls for relief from embarrassment.
Fragmented report notes tensions over wage increases and fees in January. Mentions a strike by operators, threats of pay rises, and a treasurer named O H Parmer. Specifics and parties are obscured by errors.
Fragmentary historical notes recount Spanish attempts to reclaim an island in 1856 with Narcisso Lopes leading an exiled force aboard the Pampero. Skirmishes, capitulation of a town, and heavy losses followed as the expedition faced resistance and neutralities.
The unreadable excerpt discusses a looming financial or political crisis within this century. It mentions a need for one peacetime operation before the century ends, a warning that without a broad mobilization next year a disaster comparable to 1837 could recur, and observers in the Tribune contemplating responses.
Fragmentary text discusses a child's stomach sensitivity as a health concern. The readable portion hints at comparative sensitivity versus others, but lacks clear facts, names, dates, or actions. Further context is needed to produce a coherent newspaper card.
The Olympian circus remains lively with a full lineup headlined by James Robinson an expert rider and director. Mrs D P Bowers stars in Sheridan Knowles Hunchback with J C McCullum Macauley and Miss Morris in strong supporting roles. Also listed are Noah Ark minstrel acts Arlingtons 17th, Gert Weer Fat Contributor lectures, and Kennan at Pike's Music Hall delivering Our Life in Kamtschalke.
Society items report Zouaves drill and social reunion plans. Members of the Widows and Orphans' Beneficial Association announce officers at Central avenue and Fitch street. The Grand Army of the Republic elects officers, with Dr W F Tibble as Surgeon and J C Mitchell as Quartermaster. Local township trustees and various associations list new executives and committee members across Anderson, Newtown, Columbia, Taylor, Green, Symmes, Whitewater, and Storrs townships.
The Philadelphia Athletic baseball club plans to hire paid players for the next season. Rumors say Red Stockings veteran signed earlier may join, with Schafer, Oly, Fisher and Wins Gating mentioned as organizers. Allison of the Cincinnati club may serve as catcher.
Cordelia Wade again attempted suicide by swallowing poison as night fell, with officers intervening prior to further harm. The event ends with authorities restraining the act and taking her into protective care.
The article celebrates the skating season launch with reports from the Rink on Freeman Street and Union Skating Pond at Lincoln Park. It notes a lively, fashion-conscious crowd, graceful skating, and varied costumes, plus music, refreshments, and crowd scenes.
Directors of city infirmaries present a fiscal year overview aimed at improving farm management and self sufficiency. The fragment discusses inmate labor, production like shoes, and seeks clarity for authorities and the public on farm plans and outcomes.
A disputed dispute reveals anger toward the gas company and calls for investigation as lawmakers denounce charges, accusing officials of bending rules to benefit monopoly interests and control essential fuel costs. The article notes local officials' involvement and a visit by Cincinnati authorities, signaling rising tensions in the public utility debate.
A chaotic scene interrupted the consecration of Rev Father M. A. Toebbe as bishop during mass at St Philomena Cathedral of Pike. A sudden rush to the doors caused confusion, though bishops and priests kept calm and the ceremony was completed after efforts to restore order.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names and places amid garbled lines. No clear events, dates, or outcomes are deducible. The readable bits reference Leneworth, Sherif, Butler Street, Elizabeth, George, and Sulla, but lack coherent facts to summarize a news item.
Covington reports a terrible accident involving a man who threatened with a pointed gun causing fear and social disruption. In other news a cellar incident saw a fall into oats and a broken oyster, with the Kenton Criminal Court scheduled to convene.
A lad named Boyd drowned near Dayton while hiking. The Alton House in Alton Illinois was buried Saturday. Estimated sum 110000. The National Universal Franchise Association meets in Washington. Negotiations to buy the New York Herald proceed. Volunteers urged to aid revenue collection in Williamson and Rutherford counties Tennessee. Washington papers discuss peace extension. Mortality list for 1869 shows totals 5884, up from 1898. The Sarco office robbery netted 29500. Taylor’s glue factory in Fort Wayne destroyed, losses ten to twelve thousand. Willas challenges the world to a yacht race Sappho to Sandy Hook on July 4. Tom Allen accepts Mace’s fight proposition, pending Canada or US venue. Erie Company bonds required for faithful duty. Thorncliffe Collieries near Sheffield, England, cause excitement. Johnson writes public note on Baltimore and Ohio line legality. Permission granted to sell oil journals in dress of Pi All gran dartele censorship. Three sons of a dance hall couple elope. preacher leaves two children. Forty eight thousand acres near Ende for Emigration Association in Glasgow. Men leave Scotland seeking trade. Congress to secure a direct railway from York to Washington. New York capitalists back the movement. The recent storm and sea events affect Bun Domingo channel to the United States.
The Postmaster General has for some time been overying the use of certain postal practices. Officials debate efficiency and cost, aiming to streamline delivery and reduce delays across regions.
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