17 Jan 1872
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1872
Page
1
A wide mix of brief items: fires in Indianapolis and Columbia City, thefts and assaults, deaths in Boston and Paris, political maneuvers in Washington and New Mexico, Reuben era social and diplomatic notes, a Japan blessing at Vassar, a Geneva dispatch on Isabella and Montpensier, and assorted legal public notices.
Special Dispatch reports Chicago members back passage of bills exempting Chi for a year and a building material import relief measure. Senate Finance adverse on material bill. Illinois senators hopeful. Notes on Florida vessel search affidavits, Secretary Fish response, and implications for ownership. Senate approves Campbell relief, with Trumbull and Summer Civil Rights debate advancing to tomorrow.
Washington dispatch reports the Senate Ways and Means inquiry into syndicate transactions shows the government lost interest on large funds for three months while under syndicate control. Boutwell answers questions about the debt rising and lack of security, with calls for further investigation into the transactions.
A New York dispatch reports Stokes defence claims credible witnesses from Fisk and threats against Stokes, asserting Fisk boasted of eliminating enemies for money and instigating a murder plot. Defense seeks mistrial and later acquittal, while other articles note a duel’s social impact in Cairo and political courtroom maneuvers in Brooklyn.
Special Dispatch reports ongoing demurrer arguments on the petition of the First National Bank of Lawrenceburg to set aside receivers of the Indianapolis Cincinnati and Lafayette Railroad and force Messrs Ingalls to file bankruptcy. Headly spoke for the demurrer followed by Crawford and Pugh for the petition. Joseph E. McDonald and Henry C. Lord attend court.
A St. Petersburg rumor claims Grand Duke Alexis wed in America to a Russian woman opposed by his father, a union once thought to be broken off, according to a London Herald special.
Special Dispatch reports a morning fire in central Indianapolis destroying or injuring buildings at 34 to 42 West Washington Street. F. J. Mdins, C. Friedgen, Messeck and Trett, and Solomon Garnet occupied the block. insurance covers losses. Incendiary suspected. Griffith heirs to rebuild. Three firemen injured, not seriously. James Fomer sentenced to life imprisonment.
A meeting of Memphis and Charleston Railroad stockholders is underway to ratify or reject the lease to Southern Security Company of Baltimore or Scott's syndicate. Strong opposition exists, but a majority vote in favor is believed. Proxies are being arranged and the session adjourned to 2 P M.
Lawmakers debated relief for Chicago sufferers, duties and embargoes, and the Amnesty Bill as President Adams requested information on Venezuela seizure. Senate discussed repealing salt duty, duties on iron, and tax remittance for dividends and profits while adjournment followed an executive session.
Fire at Messick and Trott wholesale confectionery at 40 West Washington Street utterly destroyed, with four adjoining businesses. Three firefighters were seriously injured when a ladder fell. Authorities suspect arson. the blaze is partly insured.
New Orleans January 16 reports say the Senate lacked a quorum while Warmoth’s supporters occupied the state house approaches. The House was boisterous. Carterite members did not attend. President Grant declined to intervene, citing no clear legal basis, as Attorney General Williams and General Emory signal continued unrest and potential army involvement only in necessity.
Louisville report details a dead man found at Sixth street with a ax-wound skull fracture. Inquest returns verdict of murder by unknown party. Suspected to be a deck hand or passenger on a steamer. a similar description appeared in the Enquirer. Also notes a manslaughter verdict in Indiana and a lunacy order, plus a bill on civil action testimony and negro testimony in state courts.
January 17 dispatches report falling river levels on the Ohio and Monongahela with clear weather and cold temperatures. Vessels like Belfast Liberty and oil carriers frequent the Kentucky River and Evansville routes while arrivals include Nick Longworth and Longworth at Louisville, and boats at Evansville with freight and towing activity noted.
The Ohio Senate met at 2 30 with Lieutenant Governor presiding. Bills passed second reading, committee referrals, and new measures introduced by Hart Daugherty and others. In the House, debates on appropriations and reforms continued as members discussed fund distributions and liquor law amendments. A joint inquiry on Deaf and Blind Asylum actions was adopted.
In Superior Court Judge Hagan presides a suit by Frederick Burkemeyer and wife against Catherine Kellerman and husband seeking a two thirds interest in the northeast corner lot at Eighth and Freeman streets. The wife alleges inheritance through her father and brother as well as her mother’s later renunciation. Defense contests the claims and cites alternate ownership. Separate matter before Judge Miner questions the existence of a partnership in a separate case involving Cassius Shotwell and others over acceptances alleged to reflect dissolution notices.
In Common Pleas Judge Force presided cases: Miller versus Crail verdict for plaintiff for $50.50. Ottenheimer versus Duck sought 85 for services in selling a house. Faman versus Nieman et al. seeks 400 for rent of a Columbia Bowoship farm. cattle in closures. Jones versus Brown verdict for plaintiff on horse warranty at 25. Criminal matters include Wolters shooting case guilty and remanded. McDonald and co defendant charged with attempted murder. Henning trial for grand larceny of sewing silk valued at 57 from D. W.
A meeting of railroaders discussed state finances and Bregh’s share of the office. Eria-Go officials led the session presenting financial outlooks and proposed allocations for railway projects and staff funding.
The Committee of Ways and Means reports the states finances require no extra funding before 1875 to cover debt and current expenses. Speakers denounce unfair office sharing based on nationality, urging honest candidates and fair play. An adjacent railroad meeting aims to unite western and Canadian firms for better management, with about thirty companies represented led by Thomas Allen of the Iron Mountain road.
In Greenbrier County and Cabell County election results named Joseph and others for key roles. Dr E A Summers of Charleston named Speaker with Priton as Chief Clerk and John W Horner as Sergeant at Arms. Session to be held tomorrow at the Methodist.
The article notes a proposed $100,000 hotel in Texas, cattle movement exceeding 600,000 into Kansas and other Western states, and Kansas with 1,427 school districts and about 1,600 teachers. Independence Kansas doubles in population to 2,295 in 1871, while Lands along Neosho Valley lure settlers. Two tons of large fish speared through Wichita ice highlight regional fisheries. 19,000 settlers filed bona fide entries last year under the Homestead Act, totaling 100,000 since 1862. The piece also profiles W G Wion, a colored lawyer murdered in Chicot County Arkansas, formerly a barber in Saginaw, Michigan, who studied law in Washington.
The edition reports Stokes' statement memos being hindered by train petitions in Albany and delayed dispatches. It notes the Franklin statue unveiling in Printing-House Square with addresses by DeGrouat and Greeley, and coverage of Erie Railroad prohibition disputes. Also mentions Newfoundland wire troubles, Callender held for trial, and mayor Hall resuming office.
At the January 17 gathering in St Louis delegates adopt a constitution for the Western and United Railroad Association. The group aims to promote railway interests, share ideas, and set rules for efficiency and economy, with annual and quarterly meetings and a five member executive committee. Discussions cover passes, taxation, and liability policies with proposed court escalation for tax cases.
In Detroit on January 17 the United States Circuit Court ruled that bonds issued by Michigan towns to aid railroads prior to the Salem State Supreme Court decision are valid. Judges Emmons Longyear and Withry concurred, stating federal courts respect state rulings only for contracts made after the decision, but pre Salem bonds remain valid with about 1500 bonds benefiting from the ruling.
Sr. Pav January 17 reports the second session of Manitoba's Provincial Parliament opened with a Governor's address praising peaceful affairs. He notes the alleged extermination of the smell-pox by prohibiting buffalo robe sales to Indians, abundant game, cheap food for seals, improved Aboriginal conditions, last year's wheat harvest, and friendly US government relations after the Fenian raid.
Sal Lake January 16 report: Grand Lodge of Masons of the Territory Utah meets with Judge F ane Grand Master and E. B. deabriakie and Alfred 8 Gould Grand Winner presiding. Provo adjourns to next month. Citizenship statements amid talks of Utah admission as Liberal Institute plans a Sunday night session. Legislature is asked to authorize a street railroad company with one million dollars capital.
Taewrom, N J January 16 Gov Parker inaugurated today urging national facilities programs to place municipalities under commissions. He calls for child labor protections, factory hours reform, and balanced state rights with amnesty. He condemns partisan narrowness and urges broader cooperation among officials.
Iowa DusMorns January 16 report describes at the Bape bean caucus R. P. Clark and M. Coy of Council Bluffs presenting concerns about paying newspaper accounts. The group laid the matter on the table and passed a resolution refusing any appropriation for such payments. Senate action noted as uneventful.
The New York Journal of Commerce outlines the oyster business with about 150 sailing vessels and six barges at the city wharves. It notes $27,000 yearly wharfage, oysters from numerous Long Island and nearby bays, legal limits on nonresidents owning beds, and wholesalers investing over three million dollars while handling roughly 2.5 million oysters annually.
News from Winnebago County details a disturbing assault on a ten year old girl on a return trip from a week by a man aged eighteen who attacked and threatened her with death if she screamed. The assailant has been arrested.
England. Mundella M P. states at a SheFeld Chamber meeting that he is convinced the Treaty of Washington settlement of the Alabama claims will prove satisfactory. Kerry election underway with intense excitement and risk of riots. Knightsbridge riots erupt at a school house causing destruction and arson but no arrests.
Paris reports indicate a reposition for total suppression of the International Society in France is before the Assembly. In Paris on January 17 a committee of the Assembly agreed to report in favor of a bill providing jury trials for press offences.
Troy January 17 Gilbert Bush Co s car works were partially destroyed by fire this morning. Loss 40000 partial insurance.
January 17 proceedings note numerous petitions presented and several bills introduced including free tea and coffee duties relief for East Tennessee University and indemnity for Kentucky and other states. A bill for Marshal Campbell relief in Illinois passed, and a plan to restore U.S. Courts records in Illinois discussed. House forwarded many petitions and pension bills, with one fixing pension dates at discharge or death and extending applications to July 1, 1874.
An overview of handwriting experts, led by Mr. Chabot, shifting the weight of wills and defences. Notable cases include Firebrace v Firebrace, a libel suit involving letters, and the Junius authorship debate. The piece highlights the expert’s method of detailing writing traits and the judge’s cautious reliance on such testimony.
Fragmentary note lists bonds and accrued interest with a value of 758 dollars. Mentions other items and market value terms. Lacks complete details or names, dates, or institutions.
In Ricamonp Virginia on January 17 the funeral for Bishop McGill of Vieiela was held in a solemn service. Thousands could not gain admittance to the church as the ceremonies concluded with interment under the Cathedral.
A fragmented clipping notes losses in a presenting event tied to exhibition activities. Details are unclear but indicate attendance counts or outcomes at an exhibition setting, with references to organizations or venues that remain partially readable.
Utica New York January 17 a woman named McCarthy shot H Y Hall killing him instantly and wounding W H Thompson in the forenoon gunfire reports indicate a fatal shooting with a wounded second victim in Utica.
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