23 Jan 1868
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1868
Page
1
The article notes a principal role change with Gartivate taking the lead for the post. Hevets is mentioned in connection with the position, signaling a shift in responsibilities and expected impact.
Fragmented OCR details a woman named Mrs Wissel injured in a fall at Barkberg possibly near a roof collapse or stair incident. Her jaw was broken and she lies in the yard while investigators note injuries and recovery time. Other items mention Internal Revenue assessments and a jail escape attempt in Hamilton with prisoners tunneling from the county jail.
Notices describe Hughes Alumni rehearsals with the Keranel Cae ee Oratori for a February concert at Pike's to raise funds for the Hughes Memorial Fund. Police Court cases include nine old and twenty two new matters, with arrests for concealed weapons, saloon disputes, assault, and protection for a thirsty girl keeper.
At a Covington City Council meeting members debated assessment methods. Councilman Jackson argued property taxes are uneven, noting small properties pay far more than their real value while larger estates are assessed far below value. Patrick Tearney and Morris Kinley were arrested for attacking railroad conductor J M Reid on Scott Street and appeared for examination. the pair were fined $10 and costs for assault.
A hunting accident left Patrick Sexton severely wounded when a gun misfired. Mrs. Ann W. Tibbatts, an elderly Newport resident, died recently and was laid to rest here. William Elliott, previously jailed for highway robbery, escaped prison and fled toward Newport with soldiers pursuing him. Marshal Fowler later captured an associate. A literary meeting led by Mr. Literay Raspert was announced to occur at the corner residence on Front Street.
A fragmented advertisement mentions Palmers Soap and Orris with references to charcoal toothpaste and teeth cleaning properties. It cites a municipal depot address on West Poarth Street and hints at products designed for whitening and breath freshness.
Special Cincinnati Times correspondent from Columbus summarizes government dispatches. Notes on the governor's message, joint resolutions, and forwarding actions to authorities. mentions voting precinct creation in Delhi township and unrelated bills advancing through committees. includes references to education for teachers and hygiene measures.
The forthcoming report by Commissioner Wilson notes Colorado Territory as a rich auriferous region with vast mineral wealth. It cites rapid survey progress, improving transportation, rising wages, and plans to finish by year end, predicting Colorado’s wealth to be among the top regions and highlighting the gold and silver potential.
Albany mayor solicits taxation ratios from other cities. Returns published show state wide figures. Indiana history note mentions First Methodist church in New Albany and a fragmentary historical item about a church built by Methodists near Jeffersonville.
A Northwest Nevada bulletin reports heavy snow near the Kanyons and high Carson River levels, mails resuming across the Sierras, bullion shipments to Austin, and mining activity near the Red Mountain area. It notes railroad planning at Idaho City, a civil commission for a school at Clearwater, and rising tensions in Lewiston while detailing weather and revenue stamp investigations.
The London News argues that U S Senate resolutions push for annexing Canadian territory as Canada’s politics remain tied to imperial promises and loans. It warns Ottawa will seek imperial guarantees and debt to advance, risking a future Canada United States clash if Washington offers nonrefusal terms, while Maine’s shipbuilding lags behind.
Governor Orr urges a liberal, inclusive constitution in Charleston urging no voting disability for any man who can read or write while promoting white and black civic parity. He warns against extreme measures that could drive whites from the state and urges careful, gradual reconstruction under existing federal laws.
A collage of media gossips and political snippets: Dickens painter Bierstadt Naples trip, Victor Hugo autographs sold, Bryant and Greeley editor roles, Tyng trial committee updates, Victor Emmanuel retreat from public life, and California Senate prospects with Casserly. Also theatre flops and Niagara Falls winter spectacle described with ice and ferry activity.
Compiled dispatches describe the Russian note denial on Cones to the Southern meet, congressional actions on cotton taxes, Georgia convention discussions, California rail progress, South American movements, and a major England manufacturers convention urging tax policy changes to protect domestic industry.
A 19th century Missouri court and senate excerpt shows Captain A S Grant seeking the County Engineer post in Lewis County. The petition included a recommendation from prominent St. Louis citizens. General D M Frost backed his bid. The county commissioners rejected Grant. C E Solomon was appointed with three votes to two.
Fort Smith Herald reports on mineral wealth in Polk County Arkansas. Describes surface quartz, vein minerals, extinct craterlike formations, and occasional volcanic flashes noted by old residents. Mentions miners and wartime disturbances from local convulsions and natural activity observed near Gat aati and surrounding mountains.
The fragment cites Dr Schrei ber and van Doyen discussing salts especially nitrates and their behavior with sugar. It notes experiments and a claim that nitrate of potash does not migrate with sugar, with related observations on potassium salts and similar behavior.
Fragmentary OCR hints at a housing or personal income issue with unclear details. The readable elements reference bed, heating, and income, but no clear individuals, dates, or organizations emerge to anchor a full summary.
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