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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1876
Page
1
The piece argues Britain may need to intervene if Spain cannot guard its coast east of Bilbao amid Carlist batteries. It warns Spain’s civil war endangers foreign ships and urges stronger action to deter damage, including holding Spain responsible for every shilling of losses to foreign vessels.
Boston January 10 Dr Lemuel G Howe founder of the Institution for the Blind in this city died yesterday aged seventy four years. Howe was affected with disease of the Desie. He had been in very feeble health for several weeks his decline had become more tepid within the last fortnight and for the past three none hope was entertained for his recovery.
The report lists several steamships arriving in port from New York Philadelphia Bremen Liver Europa and New Bedford including the Adriatic Freeman Clark and Merengo. A trial concluded with Captain Sawyer being discharged on the wrecking charge regarding the Orpheus.
A chaotic telegraphic recap notes Italy and France approving a note from Count Andrassy, reports a one fifth deposit strike near Laramie City, and mentions various political withdrawals and local clashes. Fires in Jeffersonville cause substantial damage, while a Moscow release condition involves Dr Strousberg awaiting trial. A spate of disjointed items covers religious figures, military movements, and civic appointments amid unsettled conditions.
A brief Washington DC weather note reports cloudy skies with east to northeast flow, winds turning north to west and rising barometer. Lakes region conditions noted as unsettled with a temperate shift expected later.
In a state address to the Legislature the Ohio governor warns that city taxation rose from 23.1 to 28.3 mills between 1871 and 1875, with municipal taxes up 37 percent and debt up nearly 190 percent. He urges constitutional safeguards, sinking funds, and tighter limits to curb local indebtedness and fund immediate tax increases to cover new borrowing. He also calls reestablishment of the State Board of Charities and economy measures. The speech links urban fiscal stress to broader state governance and centennial celebration planning.
A miner, John McLeod, claims to have taken another man's bucket containing crystals and $1,390 in coin and stocks. The rightful owner, after locating his bucket, recovered the treasure and left rejoicing. The incident follows a Virginia fire and reshapes suspicions about McLeod's honesty amid rumors of his poverty.
Sew York correspondent describes editors like Manton Marble and Frank Leslie, noting Marble rose to head the World from a low pay, nearly bankrupted the paper before Democratic success saved it, and highlighting others such as Jolland and Louis Jennings who toil in obscurity while owners profit. The piece applauds their brains and pays tribute to their influence.
The obituary recounts Percy Boyd, alias Jola Brown, a gentleman of aristocratic connections who lived in a St. Giles lodging house. He befriended literary figures like Thackeray and Dickens, contributed to periodicals, and faced financial decline after his wife’s death. He died recently, aged forty seven in Dublin after a continental episode and a French prison stay.
In a House reading of the President's annual message Randall charges excessive insertion of Senate proceedings into the printed record. He highlights a Maryland Democrat's policy and a New York City fringe speech campaign by a self styled champion of laborers, noting high costs and lack of objection to the extravagance.
A partisan dispute over the Wheeler settlement causes delays and warnings of potential bloodshed in Louisiana. Senator Pinchback and West, amid telegraphed reports from New Orleans, push for action as Hay bi credentials surface and the Louisiana State Institute prepares to meet. The Mexican SC commission nears its term end.
The President sent to the Senate nominees Edward J. Sillings as United States District Judge for Louisiana replacing Durell and John W. Till as Internal Revenue Collector for the Seventh District of Illinois.
Legislative clerks report bills assigned to committees and pay raises for senators, with Senator Bards excused and others named for service on the theatre commission. Brown and Rowickney named to the Venennial Committee as adjournment is set until 22 PM and House session continues to read bills a second time.
Dibpaich, once the championship single sculler of the Ashes Beates, died at 4 o clock this morning after a year of poor health. The report notes the odd phrasing and uncertain details from the OCR source, including an unclear age and inconsistencies in spelling.
Reports from St Joseph say the Globe-Democrat received a dispatch noting plans to file in court for the appointment of a receiver for the Hanoniha and St Joseph Railroad. The report cites concerns over last year’s small earnings and excessive, possibly corrupt, management charges.
Dispatch from Delhi notes Napier thrown from his horse with a broken collarbone during a parade on Saturday. In Russell family news, eldest son Russell dies. Disturbances erupt among miners at Charleroi, with fatalities and injuries reported. France faces a ministerial crisis as cabinet council meets. In San Francisco, the Senatorial Committee probes the Mission Creek Tide lands conveyance to George W. Ellis, with testimonies on deeds and neglect. investigation to continue.
In New York during January, the United States cable system and its communication with abroad were restored after a period of disruption. Officials report the reestablishment of full service and renewed reliability across key transatlantic lines.
The Mononghela River rises to seven feet ten inches with high water at Salt Valley and forecast continued increases. Reports from Carriage Brooks and Zanesville note rising levels while Upper Alleghany faces anticipated crest. Weather telegrams indicate strong winds and rising water threatening coal barge stages amid unsettled conditions.
A social and improvement gathering is announced for Thursday evening at the Ave Ente House with Maj Gen Hawkins expected away from Police Court for a few weeks. A local club forms with John Hills social aims. Windy weather, thermometer near 17 above zero. A General Committee proposes Cincinnati as National Republican Convention site. a committee travels to Washington to present city advantages with a special sleeper car arranged via Plum Street Depot January 10.
The county court reports prisoners in custody on penitentiary charges and notes ongoing jury activation. A disputed pork trade rumor was debunked as false. The January Common Pleas Court convened with Judge Hanson presiding and county commissioners discussed Hamilton Township annexation. Various bills for gravel, bridge repairs, cleaning offices, and other county expenses were approved.
Peart the Fenouia Democrat along with Eumamet Perkinton and Coarley Bunyon killed a large raptor Tuesday near the Levoon bird of Washoe House road. The bird measured about three feet from wingtip to wingtip with a seven inch claw span and weighed sixteen pounds. The quarry was felled after multiple shots by the group while lambs grazed nearby.
The article recounts General Hayes being inaugurated as Ohio governor for a third term. A large procession, military bands, and dignitaries paraded from Broad Street to the State House rotunda amid crowd crushes and distractions. Hayes takes the oath of office with Chief Justice Melivaine presiding, followed by Governor Young’s address and a reception in the executive chamber.
Dispatch reports Charley Sargent, former private secretary to Governor Adlea, appointed Clerk of the Military Committee by General Gengrat Bamniog. Majority favors ex rebel General Boughter of Texas for Clerk, over General Benning, amid unsettled dispute with General Lanning on Union policy. Randell’s Amnesty Bill faces House resistance despite procedural moves.
The narrative follows Hamill a prominent single sculler active in the early 1800s. It details his victories against Wells Campbell Ward and others across three and five mile races on the Seebuyskiil and at Beaton and Boston regattas. It notes later contests with Ward Coulter Brown and Key, mentions a 1865 defeat, and records his association with the Pittsburgh Fire Department and funeral attendance by local boating clubs.
An Investigating Committee appointed by the Tracesmen's Industrial Institute reports the recent election was illegal and set aside. A new election will be held.
New York January 10 Surrogate Coffin in White Plains decides in the Singer will case that Mrs Isabella Energie Singer is the widow of the deceased and his legitimate offspring Mrs Mery Amp Singer the second wife denied widow’s dower. Sudden death of C P Leverich President Bank of New York at age sixty eight from congestive heart failure.
Jeffersonville January 10. The Southwestern Car Company holding a state contract to lease able bodied convicts and exclusive shop use failed to pay over 31,000 dollars. The Warden cancelled the contract and will reassign duties, with over five hundred convicts to be admitted and rehired.
A fire yesterday consumed the W. M. Locke & Co store with stock valued at 360 dollars and building loss of 2500 dollars. Insurance covers 2200 in stock losses. The warehouse owned by B. C. Geel and a contents loss for 5. P. Bliss totals uncertain. Stevens office above the store shows 1000 plus 159 insurance.
In the Senate on January 16, Aldoyn presented a 26,614 name petition urging repeal of the 1862 act and related measures. Debate touched on constitutional rights, federal restraint, and financial provisions as sections referenced the national bank and legal tender bonds. The session paused after amendments and procedural motions, with discussions extending to the presidency and Senate leadership.
New York market round up reports Rio coffee firm with fair demand and varied bag shipments. Prices range 16 to 17 cents per pound with some notes on invoices and centers. Sugar noted firm to good in mixed quality. Georgia and New Orleans regions show ongoing demand. Several erratic OCR fragments mention bids and inventories but clarity is limited.
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