22 Jan 1872
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1872
Page
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A report notes Bennett Jr won a match on Saturday. The piece also reviews various incidents including a large refund to states for raising volunteers from 1861 to 1900, a Brookville defense testimony, and a Chicago police raid capturing thirty eight gamblers.
Special Dispatch reports House Judiciary hearings on alleged fraud in transferring the Hannibal and St. Joseph Railroad franchise to Atchison and Pike's Peak Railroad. Claims include seven million in land grant bonds backed by invalid land grants. A letter from the General Land Office questions the land entitlements, suggesting deception to sell bonds. Also covered are Boutwell loans, Ogden Square purchase contention, New Orleans inquiry, and a bill for ten new sloops of war.
Twelve squads with 50 to 150 men each answered Speaker Carter's call along with seven militia companies ready to act to block Wermoth from revolutionizing the State. About 6,000 citizens gathered on Canal street to be sworn in as seat artists, as General Emory’s dispatch from the President urged federal troops to prevent conflict. Carter ordered restraint as two armed squads appeared, stressing no clash with United States authorities.
A sensational report from Columbus details Rev J K Foster of Third Avenue M E Church resigning from ministry after a controversy over paternity of a Circleville servant girl’s child. Presiding Elder B Ny Spann confirms the surrender of parchments and dissolution of connection. Foster, aged 40s to 50, had served in Circleville and later in this city, with local clergy condemning the act.
New Orleans on January 22 reports canal street activity with police in boats and infantry ready along Meagher lines. Stores from Rampart to Camp closed as Speaker Carter appeals for restraint after receiving a message from General Emory confirming U S troops are positioned to prevent conflict.
Special dispatch reports the Market Savings Bank secretary missing amid ruin fears and possible payout of only twenty five cents on the dollar. The collapse chills confidence, with runs feared on more banks and suspensions likely. It notes the death of Matthew Keathead, famed as the oldest Free Mason in Britain at 102, after eighty years as a member.
Evans ILLE January 22 There is nothing new in the Watson case. A large number of witnesses remain to be examined. The interest in the case continues unabated and appears to be increasing.
In New Orleans today a major row looms as authorities outline conditions precedent affecting residents. Citizens are urged to stay indoors as officials assess risks and enforce new guidelines amid tense public debate and potential legal action.
Fragmentary OCR notes refer to Colfax Blaine and a Cuban reform effort. Mentions Cuban leaders in the United States urging government changes and a recent landing of several thousand people on the island. Context unclear and names partially garbled.
Reports from the Western Associated Press mention King’s Distillery in Williamsburg insured for fifteen thousand dollars after a fire. Reverend Dr. J. D. Bradley announced his secession to Catholicism at Forty third Street Church. Annapolis dispatches indicate Mrs. Wharton may be acquitted with nol pros entered. John Glass was stabbed and cut by James Costello in a restaurant after an abusive remark. Glass is expected to die.
Special dispatch notes a Pittsburg Cincinnati boat line begun in 1704 with two boats starting from Cincinnati to Pittsburg and back. The first leaves Cincinnati at 8:00 AM to return ready to sail again in four weeks. The second sails on the 30th and returns in four weeks, repeating every four weeks.
A London letter reports substantial English dissatisfaction with the American case before the Geneva Arbitraries. The public and likely the government are startled by the breadth of the American demands, and Britain will vigorously contest every asserted point.
Paris reports that January 20 the Assembly voted almost unanimously to reject Thiers's resignation. A deputation informed him of the action, he consented to remain, and the ministry is likely to stay. January 21 Thiers said he was discouraged but would withdraw only temporarily.
In Ottawa and Ontario discussions, members of the Dominion and Dominion of Canada debate trade relations with the United States. Resolutions note the need to confer with the Council of Canada, and with the United States, over potential arrangements. A motion seeks a broader agreement to advance cross border trade while avoiding costly divisive measures. The Romoten Board of Trade supports efforts toward recovery actions involving the Prince of Wales.
South America reports state that houses were taken for barracks and the steamer Caraceas from Trinidad delivered 4,500 muskets and a million car for revolutionists. Caraceas refuses further cooperation until government orders are retracted as another expedition to aid the Cuban revolution is being prepared.
From New York January 22 reports on the steamer Evie noting a San Domingo revolt led by Piemental with three towns rising near Daer. Haesler returns to Barabados for air pump repairs while Dr. Martin leaves on Exe due to eye trouble. Smallpox rages in Trinidad and Porto Rico quarantine to five days.
Special dispatches report Kanawha River steady at four feet with cold cloudy weather. Arrivals include Kanawha Belle and Imma Graham for Gallipolis and Parkersburg. several New Orleans and Nashville packets listed. Departures noted and river levels fall seven inches at New Albany. Other towns report river conditions, molasses shipments, and upcoming departures as fleets move upriver and downriver.
Special dispatch notes new bills in Ohio Senate and House. Wright proposes a State Insurance Department with a four thousand dollar per year superintendent appointed by the Governor for three years. Schif seeks protection for boarding-house keepers from fraud. Wales approves three engineers to inspect public works. Pilars would regulate vendors liens. Strong aims to regulate insurance contracts. Nef would pay court-appointed defense attorneys for criminals. Munson seeks to compel confinement of insane murder defendants.
Cattle receipts for the week in St Louis reach 3 456 head with shipments about 2 07. Hous receipts claim 24 175 for the week and pork packers buying demand but weights varied. Prices listed include fair shipping stock at 4 gh d 50 and wintered Texans around 5 00 range. Merchandise quality described as native feeding and decent to fair with weights from 907 to 1 100 pounds.
Oil markets across regions show dull trading and weak price signals. Crude and spot options move slowly with buyers cautious, while prices in several local markets such as Oil City and Rouseville drift lower amid quiet activity and modest declines.
January 20 New York reports fluctuating textile prices with high demand for woolen goods and cambrics advancing. Printing cloths are scarce while delaines and ginghams show unsettled, irregular movement due to broader market reductions and distant trade.
The Washington Patriot urges fostering a city carnival to echo last year’s successful festival. It cites civic pride and the unexceptionable order of last year’s masquers, noting similar traditions in New Orleans and Mobile and the economic and social gains from Mardi Gras style celebrations.
Chicago January 22 Grand Jury spent the day probing the late riot with several witnesses examined but reports indicate no basis for indictment.
St Louis hosts a multi city gathering of the District Grand Lodge No 2 of the Independent Order of Bnai Brith with officers J Bush G N A President H Bamburg Vice President and A Abrahan Secretary. Delegates from Cincinnati Louisville Cleveland Evansville St Louis Detroit Memphis Nashville Indianapolis St Joseph Leavenworth Terre Haute Lafayette Helena Paducah attend. Reports show 2742 members across 40 lodges and funds totaling 122115 with 2000 donated to widows and orphans. Lodges also gave 3500 to Chicago brethren and transient brethrens support. The Cleveland orphan asylum branch is active. Debated temperance bills and proposed liquor liability are opposed in parts of the state. Governor Brown is expected to veto a currency payment clause on state bonds.
January reports outline U S troops under Gen Emory poised to quell armed clashes in New Orleans amid contested elections. A War Department dispatch orders Colonel Emory to keep troops ready and protect public property as Warmoth supporters seek quorum to repeal controversial laws.
Erig Pennsylvania January 22 The great Story oil farm cases after over two week trial in the United States Circuit Court before Judge McKennon closed today Richey Co had bought the Story farm on Oil Creek in April 1860 and planned to wind up in 1861 They valued the land low claiming they would lose the two wells and would not pay more than 20000 though the farm had seven wells none pumping The Steiner well later flowed 500 barrels per day and the region boomed Six years after Story sued Judge McKennan set aside the verdict and granted a new trial An attempt to impeach Storys former attorney C E Taylor failed
In the XLII Congress second session on January 22, Senate petitions include Civil Rights and a memorial backing a uniform coinage system. A joint resolution seeks negotiations with Spain for Cuba, laid over. House referrals cover river improvements, income tax repeal, steam sloop of war builds, public buildings in Paducah, defense expenses, and constitutional amendment restricting presidential eligibility.
In New York the Custom-House inquiry continues with Leet testifying about past roles in the General Order business and a Grant letter praising Grinnell. A crowd gathers at the Market Savings Bank while threats of another institution suspension loom. Wm. Waix is sentenced to twenty years for rape. Tweed faces pressure to resign or seek Senate seat.
The January 22 Madrid dispatch reports a circular to provincial governors orders suppression of the International Society triggering remonstrances nationwide. Madrid Internationals appeal for revocation. A Cortes caucus backs Senor Zorilla for Cortes president with Senor Herrera as ministerial candidate.
Thiers in Paris receives formal congratulations from foreign diplomatic representatives for his resolve to stay in office. Count Orloff of Russia delivered a notably warm and cordial greeting, signaling strong support from foreign governments.
Superior Court before Judge Miner hears Godfrey Holterhoff administrator for Francis M. Davidson sue The Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Company of New Jersey for $5,000 on a policy issued May 1868. Davidson died January 31 1869 of congestion of the brain. Defendants contend the policy void due to alleged intoxication. plaintiffs deny. Verdict rendered. Barker & Stout v Eureka Fire and Marine Insurance Co awards $2,924 to plaintiffs. Suit to recover taluk of wheat concerns sale of 102 sacks for $513, later disputed amid bankruptcy and debt. Trial before Judge Walker with varied claims over bill of lading and ownership. Gordon v Cormack jury returns a nine-issue special verdict.
The court upheld two mortgages held by Kuhlman and Dr. Black as valid after foreclosure proceeds were allocated to satisfy the debt. The assignee claimed these mortgages were void under bankruptcy laws due to being within six months of bankruptcy, but findings showed the first mortgage was given amid promises of funds and belief in solvency, while the second refined the defective prior mortgage.
Dispatches from General Emory report trouble in New Orleans with troops in readiness to guard order. Emory to protect public and private property from pillage if interference occurs. National Labor Reform party expects about two thousand delegates to the Columbus convention. Representative McKinney of Ohio has been sick for two weeks.
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