20 Jan 1874
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1874
Page
1
New York on January 20 reports an attack that began wildly for a time and was followed by a deadly stupor, leaving uncertain outcomes and prompting questions about the sequence of events and the parties involved.
A House resolution from St Louis discusses extending currency measures and committee referrals. It notes potential party split over who should lead the fight with Gen D W Wilder touted as strongest candidate if party factions align. The piece cites Senators and Representatives and mentions Topeka as a regional reference.
Special Dispatches note rising water levels on the Mississippi with a canal depth of 6 to 10 feet and more freight offered. Arrivals include Mollie Moore at New Orleans and packet movements Lawrened, Green, Arkansas, Mary Ament, and Cannelton. river conditions forecast up-boats could run tomorrow under clear weather conditions.
Wheat and corn show dull to steady trading with mixed quotes. Oats and hogs weaker to steady amid light demand. futures imply cautious sentiment. Clover seed demand remains good with February and March price levels noted.
Special Dispatch reports in Washington January 20 Mr Morton motions to take up the Pinchback admission resolution and to recommit to the Privileges and Elections Committee with power to send for persons and papers. McCreery wants the floor Monday. Ways and Means debates currency volume and a 41 million dollar reserve. Appropriation Committee discusses more public building funding and Mullett testifies on projects. Creswell reacts to Pacific Mall subsidy by Congress action. Wells asks for funds to continue St Louis Post Office construction.
Dispatch from Columbus Ohio notes the 61st General Assembly faces a slow start with the House meeting and likely adjournment, while the Senate shows some legislative activity introducing bills on preferred stock rates public money deposits and court appeal rights amid broad expectations both houses will reconvene by night.
The Senate held a brief executive session this afternoon and confirmed several posts as the Judiciary Committee moved quietly on nominations. Dispatch from WasnixcTex reports the committee’s action without a formal meeting.
Fragmented weather notes mention January 20 with various measured values and locations such as Brownsville Oil City Allegheny and Monongahels. Data appears garbled, referencing inches and feet, times and leaves, possibly a loan or messenger note.
A chaotic Police Court session reports John P Pirates departing with his son to unine Parish Louisiana after leasing a house. Wm Shartlett jailed two months for stealing twelve ds of porld from Charles Har. Desler case adjourned to 22d inst. Assignments handled by John Walsh and Samuel F Hent. Hats stock case argued by Otto Heinze for Louis Kramer. Swoney case dismissed for lack of evidence. Creedan fined for breaking glass during a disturbance. Pawnbroker B Bits discharged from receiving stolen goods charge. Two young men fined for a front of Work Men’s Hall incident. Michael O Connor charged with robbery. bail set at 1000. remanded after failing bail.
The Board of Improvements inspected the historic McLean avenue bridge which had fallen into disrepair. Officials ordered restoration to remove the nuisance and restore safe passage on the aging structure.
Friends and relatives mourn as Jacob Gardner is struck by a coal chunk amid a street dispute. Mike ns, urged by a coal-art driver, allegedly attacked Gardner near the corner head area, sparking a police court appearance and a tangle of explanations in the proceeding.
An 1840s style letter to the Board of Trustees of the Cincinnati Railroad warns of overbuilding and high costs. The writer criticizes tunnels and stock, mentions Deacon Smith and Commune Haller, and notes risk of funds tied up before reaching Chitwood. Ends inviting readers to write or visit Mr. Heatray for more information, dated January 17.
The board seated with Brown in chair granted pardons to Botier Jackson Creedon Hart Bell Everhardt and ordered discharge next Saturday. Others were discharged or referred to committee for report. The fourth annual report showed receipts of 1 1813 with expenditures totaling 65 006 and a balance of 48 at year start. Prisoner numbers and annual changes are listed with incomplete figures.
Special Dispatch to the Daily Times notes House activity with a resolution on state safety and costs, plus a petition for harsher laws on shooting incidents. In the Senate, a printer’s scheme is exposed as officials seek job labels. Overseas, Corsica port disaster claims nineteen, a German theatre lamp explosion injures women, and England faces India food needs amid cabinet retirement rumors. Paris reports Washburne praising France and Thiers reaffirming friendship.
A January dispatch reports a near two thousand citizen petition urging reappointment of Police Chiefs Athey, but Mayor Longue refuses to nominate them, risking a deadlock that could harm Memphis finances. A separate Mississippi Supreme Court ruling unanimous decides the Ames Powers test case, placing Governor Ames in the Executive office.
In a noted discussion the article reports support for Congress power to regulate interstate commerce in relation to General Howard's case. The piece highlights the suffrage issue and the political implications of the stance.
Noon time today John Hagley a 35 year old Tremont House night watchman was arrested by Officer Balser and jailed at Hammond street Station charged with stealing from Dr Bunch or Ladue at the reading room The pocket book with about 17 dollars disappeared from the room although Hagley was found without money on his person save for fifty cents The case will be heard tomorrow at the Police Court where Hagley may prove his innocence
The County Teachers Association will meet in the High School building next Saturday at 10 A.M. A varied program has been prepared by the Executive Committee featuring instrumental music, lessons, selections, a chorus, grammar, a piano duett, and an essay by local presenters including Hamilton, Daugherty, and Richter.
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