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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1876
Page
1
Special Dispatch reports the death of J H Putnam after he ran onto a track and was struck by a train. A respected early settler, temperance advocate, church member, and Granger, he was about sixty five and left a family. Authorities note no clear motive or evidence, with a possible misstep cited as cause.
Fragmented record depicts a debate segment on amnesty for Civil War era offenses. It mentions Congressman Davia, Mr. Bilsdenist, and Johnson Andersonville crimes, with references to a May note from the War Secretary about Confederate prisoner abuses and a joint two-house committee led by Hill.
A scrambled OCR snippet from a New York page dated January 13 references numerous Irene related articles and continental topics. The readable portions mention a broad coverage of events with no clear names, places, or outcomes to extract.
Rich crafts of Central Africa show inlaid ivory and metalwork and gold and silver embroidery by Arabian Cairo artisans. National museum houses these pieces while the finest agricultural products come from the Khedive estates.
Captain Josiah Briggs his wife and two children drowned in the Dean River last night while crossing aboard a boat. The incident occurred near Coxsackie with Briggs attempting to navigate the current.
In a January 12 session Prask reports the Assembly split across ballots for Benator with Beck four, Williams thirty five, Leake twenty seven, Steph nineteen. Republicans cast votes for W. U. Bradley of Garrard County. A third ballot mirrored the previous one and the joint session dissolved. Williams gains two votes but the overall result remains uncertain.
Coxcone New Hampshire on January 12 adopts a final settlement on civil war issues and amendments, favors specie payments, reform, economy, and revenue use only. It supports temperance, schools, and opposes sectarian meddling while denouncing President Grant for abuse of office.
Washington dispatch reports a strained reaction to a Hill speech and the North's treatment of prisoners. It notes Democrats split on the tone and a remark by a Senator about Ben Hill, while recounting Granger’s Civil War career and his final tribute.
A Santa Fe telegram reports General Gordon Granger died after a stroke and apoplexy at 6 PM. Born in 1825 in the city, he was a gallant and distinguished officer who entered the Military Academy.
Report outlines Mrs Moultons advisers selecting churches and delegates for a Mutual Council linked to Plymouth Church and Mr Beecher. It notes invited pastors Dr Storrs Dr Baddington and Dr Taylor and hints at tactical aims to influence attendance and outcomes while avoiding a packed council label. The conference with Mr Shearman and Mr Van Cott was postponed at Van Cotts request.
The piece discusses renewed momentum for the Resumption Act in Washington with commentators Roger Rector and others weighing in. It notes the act is nonpartisan, affecting no specific class of men and aiming to stabilize monetary policy amid ongoing economic debates.
Washington January 15 The whisky prosecutions have recovered their missing witness Everest cashier of the St Louis ring and he is bound for St Louis to be on hand when needed The amnesty bill debate featured Blaine speaking at1 oclock interrupted by Democrats Banks urged an oath of allegiance for amnesty holders House reconsidered the vote on the bill and proceeded with amendments Fehrenbach proposed abolishing convict labor at the penitentiary Read of a hotel proprietorship change E B Clark & Co new owners of the Emmett House in Cincinnati
The Republican National Committee met at the Arlington Hotel to discuss the presidential nomination process. Delegates debated choosing a convention site with Cincinnati leading, Chicago and Philadelphia also proposed, and a final vote pending.
Dispatch from Columbus dated January 15 reports a bill from the Trustees of the Cincinnati Southern Railroad to authorize issuing six million dollars in bonds for the railroad's use. Genery Bates is expected to introduce the measure in the Senate, with speculation Governor Hayes has chosen candidates for the Supreme Court mission, though names remain undisclosed.
The Senate passed Mr. Bakers House bill to change the time of Allen County’s first term court. Legislation introduced includes Mr Bates bill to forbid Cincinnati Platting Commission from ordering new street plats not immediately needed and Mr Burn bill to abolish the State Gas Inspector office.
A blaze yesterday at the Bulliusam House in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, destroyed the building and most contents. Total loss about 60 000 dollars, with 42 000 insured. Gabriel Carpenter occupied the hotel with several merchants. Police and city officials report roughly 50 000 dollars for the building and 10 000 for contents.
Lexpos reports bullion changes at Bank of Legtend with 100000 pounds and a weekly gain of 37000 pounds. Bank reserve ratio stands at sixty percent as ministers debate law and order. The Poets Proclamation from MacMahon promises stability while liberal critics fear ministerial recall. Bank of France notes a 610000 franc weekly rise. Paris dispatches say MacMahon’s proclamation stirs liberal unease and cabinet fate hinges on tomorrow’s official journals.
The fourth ballot of the Kentucky Legislature for United States Senate is reported at noon. Williams leads with 35 votes, Leslie 27, Stevenson 120, Kelly of Louisville Republican 15, and others incomplete. The result remains unsettled as balloting continues.
The Senate and House were set to vote on a ten centennial appropriation this morning. Members of Congress indicated support as discussions proceeded on funding for the centennial celebration in Harrisburg.
Seecies reports from Cincinnati notes the Monon Cove falling with 7 feet 11 inches and the Alleghany full of ice. The Emma Green and Arlington sail and load toward New Orleans as weather remains cold and river levels vary. Freight boats like the Susie Silver and Golden Bale move slowly with mixed cargo while river traffic shows dull business on the wharf and cold, clear skies prevail in most listings.
Frouthe Denver Tribune notes Fallin Price comments on Halstead and a witty jab at Murat. The piece hints Murat has scaled back from demanding a first-class foreign mission to pursuing printing contracts.
The January discussion in Cincinnati Times reports the Amnesty Bill failing to pass without amendments. Randall closes debate and urges Banks amendment inclusion. Blaine objects. Randall moves to refer to Judiciary Committee with Banks amendment. motion carried. The note ends mid-sentence.
The jury found Le Page guilty in the murder of Josie Langmaid committed on October 4. He is to be confined in the late prison at Concord until January 1 when he may be released. A. Cooper, a nearby resident, was reported to have committed suicide last night by cutting his throat after a spree.
The House and Senate consider actions on government printing and private work, with Mr Moreon’s resolution to curb department overrun. Resolutions seek appointments and inquiries into Treasury expenses, naval expenditures, and Indian goods contracts, amid Blaine and Davis discussions.
A proposed bill to be introduced in the Legislature would authorize borrowing six million dollars for completing the Southern Railroad. The measure includes a provision for leasing the road before completion under existing terms. Critics argue six million is insufficient, noting city debt of seventeen to twenty-three million and warnings that higher taxes or falling real estate values would follow.
The article argues against a third term for General Grant, suggesting opposition if renomination occurs and noting belief that General Chant is innocent of plots. It warns of many capable candidates and predicts Hasper's Weekly has overstated an emergency destined not to arise.
Fragmented lines mention Colorado statehood affecting member counts and a joke about boots and the grave. Names, places, and coherent facts are unreadable, rendering a partial, non-credible summary of items with no clear event or source details.
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