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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1876
Page
1
Readable portions show a House session today discussing United efforts and a Senate tally with Beck, Wameees, Santle, Stevenson, Goodlog—total about 69 votes. Recovered text appears from the Daily Times edition with garbled OCR.
January 11 reports from New Orleans show Democratic House members considering a resolution regarding United States Senate vacancies. The briefing notes that there is no current vacancy, with focus on governance from the city and state representatives.
Office notice from the Chief Steward Officer in Wasuimeron D C dated January 12 at 12 15 PM. The document references OS Tennessee and a ban related to a game Seah.
Ott Say to retire from French ministry. England may assent to the Andrassy note. Lord Canons discharged. Hannibal and Saint Seń may be patta the bendees receiver. Thomas P Robb of Patoka Indiana pleads guilty to dresses. Gibernitas Foote Mormon election, Letadeoeen bos bah. The Parish of London and the Supreme Court address a Chicago funeral mourners code.
Incomplete OCR text references a defendant and a spouse involvement, mentioning September and divorce context. The legible parts point to a court or formal proceeding with a marital matter and potential party agreement, but details are too fragmentary to confirm a specific action or outcome.
The concluding part of Mr. Bentone’s remarks recounts Hill’s defense of Confederate actions at Andersonville and Elmira, arguing exchanges and humane treatment were justice denied by the Union. He questions claims of Union cruelty, condemns Dana Blaine’s resolutions, and urges restoration of the Union without vengeance. Strong partisan exchanges and period political tones fill the speech.
The Tribune reports gradual reforms at the Congromoaal Library and Congressional restaurant under new leadership. After purifying the library by removing John J. Pratt the poet, a Kentucky ex-member replaces him. A reformer replaces the restaurant keeper as part of ongoing purification efforts.
Yesterday's New York Tribune discusses Sabantinos Davis and the dismissive reaction to him. Blaine, aware of the situation, uses a strategic approach to sway opponents and shape the narrative amid confusion and disagreement.
This fragment recounts recollections of Napoleon and Wellington, with anecdotes of a French artist observing Napoleon at night, a breakfast at Walmer Castle with the Duke and children, and notes on Byron, O'Connell, and Shelley. It blends reminiscence with reflections on Derby, Melbourne, and Lord Byron's voice, alongside legal reform discussions and judicial notes.
Washington dispatch reports Senator Conover introduces a resolution demanding strict U S neutrality between Spain and Cuba. It would recognize Cuba as independent while blocking warship outfitting and limiting belligerent rights, aiming to avert direct U S involvement but risking political backlash for presidential aspirants.
The New York Tribune reports the Supreme Court faces about nine hundred pending cases, many five years old, with observers saying some cases may be abandoned rather than tried. The backlog could force daily hearings including Sundays, risking the court's ability to clear the calendar.
Washington dispatch describes Randall's maneuver to suspend rules for Amnesty bill passage. Garfield exposes flaws in Randall's motion as Banks notes misapprehension. Blaine moves to reconsider after two thirds vote, trapping Randall in a rule trap during the heated exchange.
A New Orleans Times report recounts a morning at 1 Dauphine Street where Johanna White lay wounded after her son stabbed her with a knife. He confessed the act saying his mother mocked his honesty and past penitentiary trouble, and that a failed bid for decency led to the fatal attack.
A chaotic courtroom scene centers on Aaron Wallace protesting a sentence as the judge remarks on his past acts. The exchange references a train to Klambus, a possible confession, and Wallace’s insistence on escape while the judge cautions calm as the case unfolds amid fog and tension.
The piece surveys historic defense of sound money by figures like Thurman Bayard and Tilden, arguing Democratic base supporters undermine finance policy. It contends critics lack backbone to sustain views in action and condemns the party for abandoning honest financial reform and promising actions never to be carried out.
Washington January 12 The House Judiciary Committee votes six to five to report a constitutional amendment fixing the presidential term at six years and making the holder ineligible for re election. Democrats predominate with one Republican, Lawrence of Ohio, in support. The minority favors four year terms with an eight year bar. Nominations noted for Browne Pension Agent Cincinnati and Myers Consul General Shanghai. Hill speech withheld for revision. Insurance Companies Alabama Award bill postponed to next Saturday.
The House Judiciary Committee examined proposed constitutional amendments restricting presidential terms. Support ranges from six-year single term with ineligibility to two four-year terms, with the majority favoring a six-year term and ineligibility, avoiding re election. The Senate Military Committee, led by Senator Logan, opened its session to consider executive nominations including Major Robert MacFeely for Commissary General of Subsistence.
Special Dispatch from Cincinnati dated January 12 reports Senate bills introduced by Bates Brown and Andrews. Bills cover reviving judgments time, examination of mining firm books, employing treasury watchmen, and a hall trustees agreement with Cincinnati authorities. House debate centers on striking $22,000 and $33,000 appropriations for debates and Centennial use, with adjusted sums proposed for Ohio Commissioners and educational representation.
Springfield Illinois January 12 A Hannibal source says a rumored telegram about applying for a receiver for the Hannibal and St. Joseph Railroad is groundless Principal creditors in New York have urged W L Neilson president of the New York Board of Education to lead a reorganization He is expected in Hannibal to proceed with a rescue plan The Hannibal and St Joseph remains valuable property and New York stockholders intend to hold and develop it No receiver can or will be appointed
In New York on January 12 Antoine Martines shot four times at fireman Thomas Rogers who fled after the first shot. The assailant then fired into Rogers’s back and then killed himself with a pistol blast in the street. Martines and his wife are Belgians, both under twenty, owners of a cigar store frequented by Rogers. Rogers’ wound is reported to be fatal. Also mentioned is a potential lawsuit by Loader against Deech er for malicious prosecution.
A dispatch from commissioner Cave reports Egyptian authorities facilitated Iniselon. Bank bullion totals £102000 moved to the Bank of England today. Chilean women register as voters for the forthcoming elections. The Star and Herald notes Lima reports a major earthquake near December 4 and 5 with thirty seven shocks and a deadly flood causing losses. MacMahon to issue a presidential proclamation confirming cabinet policy to February 12.
Toledo January 12 Louis Shaw recently defeated Carter the billiard champion of Ohio and advances in the Northwestern Billiard Championship with a noteworthy victory.
The Gull Hotel formerly the Montgomery Hotel burned to the ground this morning in Pass Christian Mississippi. The fire started from a defective flue at about 10 AM. The hotel was crowded with winter visitors from the North and West. most saved their personal effects though about half the furniture was saved. Loss estimated at 30,000 with 15,000 insured.
John Lee Carroll was inaugurated governor of this state today. The event took place on January 12, marking Carron’s formal entry into office.
New Orleans residents Jack Low and Mike Khackley were killed in a shooting at a tavern. Tom Pickett, a barkeeper, is identified as the shooter, with authorities beginning investigations and sergeant reports awaiting formal charges.
Special dispatches report the Monongahela River falling with arrivals and departures at Cincinnati and Cairo. Vessels such as Emma Iahama, Arlington, Oakland, J H Bisckmore, Diamond and Canterprise carry coal and coke to Cincinnati and Louisville. Weather is wintry, wharf business dull, with various river ports noting arrivals, departures, and stock movements through January. Funeral of Byron Bingham drew heavy sympathy in Patoka.
Milwaukee reports wheat steady with various futures and spot prices for No. 1 and No. 2 milling grades, oats firm for No. 2, rye steady, and barley firmer amid car lots from Canada and the state. Toledo notes flour firm, white Michigan wheat at $1.27, corn firmer, oats dull, and dressed hogs at $8.50. New York shows flour quiet, wheat firm at around $1.20 to $1.40, corn quiet, oats quiet, pork around $0.75, lard steady, and cotton subdued. Chicago prices vary, wheat firm at 98 to 99 cents, corn and oats steady, pork near $0.97, lard around $0.127, whisky around $1.08, receipts 31,000. St Louis reports flour dull, wheat steady to lower, rye steady, whiskey quiet, provisions firm, hogs strong, receipts 12,000.
A frontier scene from La Poudre Valley shows a bold woman confronting a reluctant suitor. She confronts him with blunt talk about marriage or leaving the claim, and the man finally sings to end the moment as The Lorainie Song plays.
A weather notice from Reveille recalls a centennial midwinter croquet party on January 1 at Mr. H. P. Wescott's residence in the village. Ladies wore white and gentlemen in linen, an unusual scene for the climate and season.
Fragmentary text laments usurpation and recalls Grant and Radicals, praising military sternness and popular indignation. It notes resistance to tyranny and the removal of constitutional restraints, urging continued vigilance and national restoration.
General Garfield opened his remarks on the Amnesty bill at 2 PM before a large audience in the House session. He spoke about two hours in a masterly manner, delivering a sharp reply that challenged a Georgia member and briefly shifted sentiment on the prior day’s tones.
In New Orleans on January 12 the House gathered as Conservative Senators and three Republicans named Green Blackburn and Alexander joined. After discussion Blackburn chaired and a Senate vote chose J B Eustis by a majority of 96 votes. Blackburn Green and Alexander explained their votes as Eustis was announced the United States Senator for Louisiana.
At a meeting of merchants in St Louis on January 12, the Merchants' Exchange unanimously resolved to tender free use of their hall to the Democratic and Republican party executive committees for holding their national conventions this year. They urge favorable consideration of St Louis as the convention venue.
A damaged OCR item notes the Democratic State Convention meeting in January in New Hampshire. Names and details are fragmentary but indicate party nominees or proceedings, with references to a commissioner and local places. The readable facts point to a Democratic gathering and nomination activity in the state.
Local items report no Mayor's Court this morning. Candidates for City Marshal are not pursuing the office. Fred Kleist sells furs at cost, and Sheriff Percival moves to discontinue C. J. Taylor in court. A barber, Billy Due, injures a finger. a concert by Colonel Billy Mane is planned next week at Roth's. The Kenton Insurance Company selects directors with V. Shinkle as president. Real estate transfers announce several parcels changing hands around Cap and Phil. A Lexington-bound trip is made to comfort a dying wife.
The Grand Jury released its final report citing examined cases and recommending jail use for unspecified ers and noting it sent for Weise who did not appear. A bitter dispute over Newport’s Government and a proposed transfer of Barracks to the city, with officials named, reflects local tensions and calls for a more generous federal act.
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