19 Jan 1869
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1869
Page
1
A long piece argues for forming a large savings association to buy 1,000 acres, build 500 two acre lots, and create a 2,500 inhabitant village with homes valued from 1,000 to 5,000 dollars. Members save weekly, receive parcels by lot, and rents fund further growth. It outlines costs, timelines, and the appeal of honest wealth under an eight hour workday, with a civic call to action.
A jumble of brief items cites Bellows the artist traveling in Europe, a bigamist, A T Stewart named for secretary, a German poet, Menken's debts, and Cunob. It notes Cassin the naturalist died January 10 in Philadelphia, Fremont and France, Madame Fanny Janauscheck to perform in Indianapolis, Ventura a Bologna composer, Mark Lemon visiting to play Falstaff, Wm T Ballance a mayoral candidate in Newbern, a Count de Lagrange’s turf win, and various political and artistic mentions across England and the U.S.
Special correspondence from Cincinnati Times reports violent acts by the Ku Klux Klan across Middle and West regions. Calls for militia mobilization, martial law in affected counties, and legislative actions to curb the outbreak. Mentions Gen Joseph Whose services and past session laws as context.
A torn early 20th century clipping cites Ku Klux activity in Williamson County Tennessee and Tipton County with alleged assaults and hangings. References mention a white orphan girl, a burglary at M. T. McCreary’s store in Talkville Alabama, and a plantation attack near Niblon in Tipton County. The Memphis Post note claims two hundred Ku Klux members raided the Niblon plantation and hanged a man accused as a horse thief, amid warnings of terror and calls to stop lawlessness.
In Senate discussions Vermont's Morrill presented a merchants petition urging open auctions for loan sales and gold sales with public advertisement. Sherman reported a finance bill to enforce coin contracts, fund debt interest, and issue gold notes. amendments sought caps on note conversions and bond redemptions. House consideration covered bond issues, tax exemptions, rail subsidies debate, and troop bounty concerns amid local economic notes.
An Englishman discusses emigration amid Utah Legislature affairs. The informant seeks redress over $1 claims, noting under current administration no remedy is available. The fragmented text hints at political or legal frustration affecting migration decisions.
The House Committee on Freedmen's proposes selling tracts to freedmen and refugees at low rates while the federal government would guarantee first mortgage bonds. A lower Mississippi Valley levee system is pressed as a starting point. Contested Missouri election case Anderson vs Switzler moves from the House. Sanitary orders halt artificial stone work pending investigation. Wells Fargo & Co. faces congressional scrutiny. Naval bill outcome unclear as committee details lag. Local election coinage in New York discussed. Alabama treaty provisions and claims filing noted. Supreme Court and bench expansion bill mentioned.
From New York City a libel action is to be begun by Wells Fargo and Company against McVicar. The report mentions losses of eight dollars and other minor details, while a separate note describes a train mishap near Brook and a switch at thirty miles per hour. A supposed capital punishment bill is referenced. Howe of Loconles is expected at Trenton daily to address.
Citizens of Paulding Franklin Gallia and other counties seek changes in rates and governance. The draft discusses constitutional pay changes for witnesses, member duties, and legal reforms. Officials debate reviving the Central Lunatic Asylum and set future consideration, with a bill limiting first class citizens in certain estates.
From the north and east fragments report an elderly Lata Indian resident named Hugh Hanna dying in Wabash Indiana. The fragmentary text mentions paralysis and protection devices, reflecting a damaged early 20th century local notice.
In a terse note from the south and west region, Mrs. Mary marries harp request leads to relinquishing all claims in favor of an inquiry. The text implies there was insufficient security of life and property, and calls for a whitewashing committee to oversee an investigation.
The Times notes talk of Victor Emmanuel stepping down in favor of his eldest son and retiring from public life. Reports in London also mention a treaty between Britain and China. Napoleon’s speech is cited, while India reports earthquakes felt in Calcutta and Assam.
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