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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1876
Page
1
The Adriatic, sailing from Liverpool, collided with a vessel off Moyne Head during a starry night. The Harvest Queen passed Queens Town at 20h, en route from San Francisco to Liverpool, after the incident. Crews lower boats. cries heard but no rescue achieved.
A detailed 19th century congressional debate covers prisoner camps, Andersonville horrors, and exchange ethics. Speakers compare Confederate and Union practices, reference Gen Grant and Jefferson Davis, and discuss amnesty and Confederate leadership. The dialogue includes partisan jabs, procedural moves, and calls for peace or punishment.
The House concluded debate on the 1869 accounts system and a proposed amending bill. Members discussed check mechanisms, potential collusion, and which committee should review amendments. Error-ridden sections mention Mr Banks and Mr Boutwell with references to disabilities and allegiance debates.
A Washington summary reports changes to a Georgia congressman Hill speech in the Congressional Record, noting removal of harsh phrases about Andersonville. It covers Morton’s Cincinnati convention prospects, House Judiciary Committee actions on impeachment oath proposals, presidential term debates, and Texas Pacific railroad discussions.
Governor Noyes led the Ohio delegation before the National Republican Committee and met with President Kant for a brief discussion on political matters. Special counsel Samuel Wilson was named to handle Internal Revenue cases in San Francisco.
Special Dispatch reports in Cincinnati that an attachment was served on the Emmitt House this morning. The hotel, the largest in the city, closed its rooms as authorities moved to secure the case. Rumors suggest an effort to push the matter toward a banking type proceeding, stirring local interest.
New York bankers Dickinson & Co notify the Stock Exchange they cannot meet contracts and expect to resume soon as assets will open liabilizing. A Jersey City fire on Green street from Nos 210 to 216 and 250 feet back causes $55,000 damage. Keeney & Snow planing mill and lumber loss about $50,000, partly insured. remaining losses borne by several individuals.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss an appropriation and civil affairs involving Native tribes. Mentions Cheyenne and Comanche areas, education pads, and inquiries into benefits. Lacks clear dates, names, or concrete outcomes.
A violent incident occurred yesterday near Ohamokid in Mhebo Bey Townasiin. A woman was robbed of 2100 dollars and a bystander was killed as her son and others attempted to intervene. Authorities issued no further details.
A damaged OCR fragment reports a trial at the Bank of Tetmpieve in Los Angeles with six proprietors connected to the Antioch Tea firm, but the text is incomplete and unclear about charges or outcomes.
In January the House of Delegates refused to reconsider the vote against advancing a bill. The measure would appropriate 310,000 for expenses tied to the Centennial Election. J. Ow. Tenfree has been elected State Treasurer by the Legislature.
Special dispatches describe Monongahela river conditions and slow current with feet of depth, dull business, moderating weather, and multiple river packets and freights. Ships like Arington and Louisville to New Orleans prepare to depart with mixed cargo while government agents arrange deliveries in Cincinnati.
To Day's oil market bulletin shows firm sentiment in New York and Philadelphia with indications of larger buyers stepping in. Immediate shipments expected as prices edge upward while crude values remain steady in quiet sessions.
Heirs of B J Browne transfer to Au goat Kray a lot on Browne street. Daniel McKeever acquires 105.36 feet on Walker Mill Road. Peter Fiehler and George Steemer obtain five year lease rights on Rice Street properties. Richard Weil and wife sell lot on Mar Street. J T Withimson and others assign parcels on Riddle Street near Hinthcon Avenue. Philip Stoll and John Stoll and others receive undivided eighth of a lot on obm Street. Christopher Nou Nida conveys to Christopher Ven Nida and other properties in Volescing Township. Black and wife sell lot in Forbeville. Michael Maier and wife lease a lot on arcing Pike. A O McCracken and wife lease Longworth Street lot to Samuel Fosdick. Fosdick and wife renew perpetual lease with purchase option. N Russell and wife to CG Webster in grantor’s addition. GW Stanley to Mary E Weigheill. John Schoeter to J H Westerman on lease. Immelsberg and wife to Mary Weighdil undivided share of lot near Vine. Brown sells lot near Ldea avenue. R Medker to Jeremiah Myers. Bletner to Frederick Bardick lease of Bremen Street lot. Total listed values show multiple property transfers and leases.
Fragmented debate on a 40 day amendment and amnesty measure ends with a party line rejection. Speaker and committee figures scramble as Blaine seeks to push a failing amendment, while readers learn of impeachment mentions against a North Carolina governor and calls for a square vote amid tense proceedings.
In a tense session, Western assets pressed for roll call changes as Kpeb Hans influence swayed members. South Carolina's Tininey struggled to answer, while Alabama’s Haraleon briefly abstained before voting aye amid Democratic applause. Begley of New York shifted to negative, Wells of Mississippi explained his stance on amnesty, and Lynch of Mississippi spoke on aiding Blaine’s pitch while remaining opposed to the amendment. Perlman of Florida also altered his vote.
Tetley and associates purchased about four thousand shares of Lake Shore Northwestern Union Pacific Pacific Mail Erie and Obles under the rule. Thirteen thousand shares of Missouri Pacific were sold out under the rule for the account of Messrs. Dickin soup trac kers who announced their suspension besides private settlement.
The page records mixed commodity quotes with wheat and corn trading at varied levels, including winter wheat around 1.16 to 1.21 and No 2 white flour around 114. It notes oats quiet, lard steady, and cotton prices mixed, with telegram-style market chatter across New York Chicago and St Louis. Weather mentions warm trends and price adjustments, alongside spot and futures activity. The report also lists receipts, ship arrivals, and internal market commentary from multiple exchanges.
An OCR-rich fragment records a congressional session debate on amendments to the U S Constitution. It cites committees, public lands, appropriations, and a measure regarding citizenship oaths and allegiance. The text notes confusion over section numbering and references to judges and who may speak.
Readable bits describe a Cincinnati visit and local scenes. A man named Anton, already warmed, left Turver Hall in a wagon, returned to find his team missing, and City MarshalMorale pursued. Authorities arrest a Mary Nairy style figure on a revenue charge amid other colorful local chatter.
A crowded evening at Odd Fellows Hall featured a successful vocal and instrumental concert with Miss Tillie Best delivering strong performances and notable praise for Professor Paul Feine and Mr H Goesier. The column also lampoons local politics, social quirks, and a boy claimed as the original Charley Ross by Saratoga Street.
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