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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1872
Page
1
A jumble of court cases and political notes spans Memphis murder trial of Wynne Cannon, New York Bowen revelation, McClure inquiry, and ongoing insurance wind up. Hong Kong style budget reports, Cherished ex-attorney general Akerman, and a Duke of Brunswicks visit mix with Ward township license questions.
Special dispatches from Washington report growing danger from Indians on the Rio Grande border. General Butler to propose a bill barring Supreme Court appeals on sums under five thousand dollars. Ways and Means heard rice duty arguments from Southern planters. Senator Logan ill. mood to discuss Chicago Relief Bill reconsideration doubtful. Bates asserts Utah legal matters must be pursued by law to avoid bloodshed. Morton's bridge bill over the Ohio River discussed. adjournment delay due to Summer’s objections.
Fragmented report notes beat uncertain. Mentions Washington and New York context with Grant renomination sentiment and cautious optimism for party prospects in Texas.
Special Dispatch reports on the Cecil case with Cecil denying knowledge of the alleged arson and detailing alibis. In Newark, George Botts is executed for murder in the first degree after a dramatic pre‑execution scene, with his final hours marked by religious counsel, a reflective biography planned by Leighton, and a list of associates tied to the mistress’s circle.
In Caxsuneron West Virginia on January 26 J W Garedon was arrested at the Cotton Opera House charged as an accomplice in the shooting of Col John Clarkson. He is held for appearance at the examination of the Slack brothers with bail set at one thousand dollars. Accused of picking up the revolver after Major Slack was knocked down and handing it back to the shooter, resulting in Clarkson's breast wound. Clarkson remains living in critical condition.
In Canton a substantial amount of logs and lumber were saved thanks to the prompt and efficient work of the fire department.
Fragmentary note references a State Temperance Convention and a line about a primary plan or principle, with unclear details and dates missing from the legible text.
A colored man was run over and killed this morning while attempting to board a Seventh Avenue car. The report notes the incident as instantaneous and marks the ongoing coverage of New York transit dangers.
J D Ellison, longtime Vincennes Railroad superintendent, moves to the Little Miami in a like role. E W McKenna will succeed Ellison on the Vincennes road, a change noted as a popular efficiency shift in Indianapolis dated January 26.
The House debated Southern policy and territorial questions including a resolution on South Carolina's vote for a supplementary bill, a request to reconsider the Chicago Relief Bill, and discussions on slave trade and swamp lands. Legislation on post steamers, a tobacco tax, education food bill, and fraud investigations were noted as the session adjourned.
Judge Wilson McCandress of the U S District Court is under treatment at Eaton Rapids Michigan Magnetic Springs and improving rapidly. A local company plans to build a Russian bath house. Pittsburg celebrated Barnes birthday in style as five hundred Scotch residents joined festivals at Lafayette Hall and Union Depot Hotel. Trinity Episcopal Church was consecrated, costing over two hundred thousand dollars with John H Shoenberger donating more than half. Bishop Mcllvaine assisted the services.
Special dispatch reports Governor Cox presenting the state’s case in the Cecil Boswell and Goode arson trial. Jury returns guilty verdicts for Cecil and Boswell at two P M after court charge. A motion for new trial is noted and the defendants are jailed at $5,000 bail each. Public reaction is favorable.
A London dispatch reports Thiers seeks German evacuation of France with Bismarck demanding three milliards of francs earlier payment. The tobacco monopoly project gains fresh support. Thiers told General Cessay that Napoleon, with fifty milliards, could seize power in fifteen days.
New York January 26 Spanish Costes Diaz Quirtera urged ceding Cuba to the United States and was loudly shouted down by the entire house.
London dispatches report the steamer America burned on December 22 in the Rio de la Plata. The vessel, a Boston-built steamer running between Buenos Ayres and Montevideo, suffered unspecified losses.
A delegation of authors will appear before the Library Committee on Monday to press for international copyright. There are serious apprehensions among supporters of Logan's Chicago Relief Bill that it may be defeated.
Special dispatch from Frankfort Kentucky reports no vote reached on the Southern Railroad Bill today. It is set as the special order for tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock.
In Pari on January 26 the Court of Appeals sentenced Victor Place once serving as the French Consul in New York to two years imprisonment and a fine of 2000 francs.
The piece critiques the Jefferson Convention resolutions and Democratic strategy, arguing against passive reform and urging adherence to core party principles. It mentions Mrs Ex Gen Reynolds being burned to death in St Louis and notes a late night scene surrounding the incident.
A brief River News dispatch highlights ongoing river conditions and relevant local impacts. The report notes water levels, cautions for nearby activities, and mentions minor changes in river management plans observed by officials. Local observers provide context on nearby towns and transport routes affected by the river status.
Philadelphia January 26 A packing establishment named Sburger's rk packing burned this morning. Loss estimated at 20 000 dollars with no insurance. Fire investigators assess cause and damage at scene.
Senator elect Wm. B Allison credentials presented. Mr Morton moves May 29 adjournment. Sumner and Trumbull oppose. Schurz amends to require civil service reform before adjournment. Minority power cited. Morton moves to halt other business until adjournment. Trumbull speaks on the Adjournment Bill.
The Democrat derides reform voters and labels the National Republican Convention as a source of deceit and misjudgment. Editors note a split of opinion across state and national lines, with factions accusing each other of haste and imbecility while a mass meeting nomination looms elsewhere.
In January discussions reference redistricting by a five freeholders commission and acts to deter unlawful labor disruptions. Petitions from Franklin citizens press for anti empiricism measures while bills cover education associations and public improvements. The House and Senate consider elections, labor protections, and regulatory measures with votes and readings recorded.
New York reports show delays in cable dispatches to Centre and Centre ane 8 in the House with Inspector Johnson recounting warnings to testify. W Van Saar testifies Leet stores offer comparable accommodations and speedy delivery, while Stewart’s packages incur $175 to $250 charges. An unfounded rumor claims Judge Barnard was shot.
A court session referenced by the fragment was adjourned until Monday at 7:34. The text mentions a few garbled names including Hecate and Wiscondin fiver Ist, indicating an arbitration or legal proceeding.
Avousta reporting that on January 25 both branches of the legislature held a convention and re-elected Wmwell as State Treasurer. The event marks continuation of public financial leadership described in the record.
January 26 report from Ta' Market notes dull trading and little price movement. Two cars of No.2 corn sold at 60 cents at railroad elevators, with activity broadly unchanged.
New Jersey January 26 report says George Botts collapsed during a religious service attended by three clergymen and others. He dropped to the floor, succumbed suddenly and died apparently without pain.
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