26 Jan 1875
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1875
Page
1
A coroner investigates a night tragedy as a river rises to 31 feet at Portland bar with no arrivals from below. Edward from Cincinnati and New Orleans dies today, with remains to be interred in Cincinnati.
A woman arrives in Memphis amid a tense scene with tensions rising over a controversial matter. Local figures and onlookers observe as disruptions unfold, drawing attention to the dispute surrounding the event and its organizers.
The hearing concerns Benster Biswas and associates from Woking ton charged with robbing Mrs Stewart, with bonds and laces valued at a specified sum. Details remain unclear due to damaged OCR but court action proceeds.
A fragment notes a railway incident on January 26 near Richmond streets with a damaged carriage and shattered windows. Several passengers were severely injured.
A scrambled report outlines a Treasury proposal on whisky taxation and telegraph dispatch rates. It notes Secretary briefings and Internal Revenue input, hinting at a possible ten cent per gallon increase if enacted, plus rules governing government dispatch transmission and annual rate settings for telegraphs and news associations.
Ex Governor Wells testified before a Congressional committee detailing law changes, appointments, resignations, and a history of the White League in Louisiana parishes. He described intimidation at polls, forged votes, and violent acts aimed at suppressing Black and Republican voters, with incidents linked to McEnery era politics and local election manipulation.
General report and endorsement discuss dangerous condition of the State, urging broader military authority or alternate remedy to restore peace. Sherman supports the inquiry and notes officers deserve consideration, stressing the need for decisive action to quell disturbances and preserve government stability.
A January blaze in Oldhawy County wrecked six homes, Mitchell's Hotel, and three stores. A man, Dulude, perished while trying to rescue his family, whose bodies were found among ashes. a thirteen year old and an infant are missing as rescue teams search the site. The fire's cause remains under investigation as residents reel from the tragedy.
Fragmentary telegram from Vinexa dated January 2 indicates Caria forces left Biscay and occupied Navarre with war matériel. Joe Army of the North reportedly launched an offensive amid tensions. Parker and Montenegro mobilize troops along borders in anticipation of hostilities.
Fragmentary OCR recounts a fire affecting two families in Montreal with victims and uncertain survivor outcomes. Mentions a January 26 date in Lonpon and a Chinese leader’s death on the 12th. details are garbled and names unclear.
A chaotic scene marked Andrew Johnson as United States Senator after a series of ballots at an Ar convention. Governor Brown refused to seat his name again, with nominees Gusta A. Henry William H. Stevens and DIL Key receiving votes in multiple rounds as Johnson finally claimed the position amid wild excitement.
Special Dispatch reports General Burnside will be admitted and elected to succeed Sprague as United States Senator from Rhode Island. The House committee advanced a River and Harbor bill with a $100,000 appropriation for Louisville and Portland Canal project. News notes discuss tariff bill details pending Treasury data.
The House bill to finance four inter states was debated with Garfield in mind for passage but was referred to the Committee of the Whole. It can only proceed by order or suspension of the rules.
In Indianapolis on January 26 a memorial and petition signed by about a thousand Jeffersonville citizens urged rapid abandonment of the state prison in that city and called for an investigation into alleged illegal letting of prison labor contracts. A letter from President Sprague of the Ohio Falls Car Company noted company interests in the matter, and bills were introduced to lower the price of Supreme Court reports to three dollars per volume. The House approved a bill for real estate reassessment in 1880 and every five years afterward.
Private sources report subscriptions to the Springfield, Waverly and Tackson Railroad progressing well. Waverly already raises 850,000, Jackson 7,000, Bainbridge 60,000,000. These amounts exceed half the assessed quota, signaling strong public interest and momentum for the project.
Providence Rhode Island January 26 report on legislative convention where Dixon withdrew and Caerl Ibrastie was elected on the first ballot with Barstow twelve and Hart three votes amid a joint session.
Moawar Ker reports the initial ballot for the United States Senate with candidates like Dison Rublee Washburn and others listed. The brief notes a divided result among the sectional groups and centers on the ongoing selection process.
Fragmentary notes show a Senate ballot process in disarray with missing returns from stromgett members and unclear names such as Ramsey and Washburn. Local newspaper records indicate January 2 as a date for a joint ballot and unsettled counts. The report hints at delays and unresolved selections in the Senate race.
In New York on January 1 a batch of specie shipments headed to Havana was reported. The details note a lone loud event in cold coin, marking a notable financial transfer amid early year activity.
In a Brooklyn courtroom on January dates, Theodore Tilton’s cross-examination of Kynacis D. Moulton continues as he testifies about correspondence with Henry Ward Beecher. The discussion centers on a February 5, 1871 letter from Beecher and its impact on the trial, with issues of letter destruction and the defense’s strategy. The judge rules on admissibility as the session ends for a final recess.
Trading notes show mixed activity across grains, pork, and whisky with quiet to steady prices in wheat and corn while oats ease and barley declines. Hog shipments stay steady as New York and Liverpool prices drift, with notable regional variations and cash months cited.
A partialOCR weather scene shows a man and car in motion with unknown context. The lines imply a rapid departure with a woman steering toward a nearby grove, leaving the pursued area out of sight. Details are unclear, but the snippet suggests a tense chase moment.
A lively session at Noom Today features President Holloway directing the Chamber of Commerce as the majority and minority reports on the Texas Pacific Road are laid over. Keck and Woolley spar over postponement and subsidies while discussions frame Cincinnati’s interests and potential Mint bill support.
In this Common Pleas bundle Judge Murdock handles multiple divorce actions. Bennett Britts seeks alimony after abandonment and support disputes. George Reesner suffers adultery accusations. Tav is Wolfert sues for divorce and child custody with defense denying willful absence. Other cases involve village improvement petitions and a claim of neglect of duty against an administrator.
An action on a note for goods supplied for a piano faces a defendant denial and a counterclaim. The case proceeds before Judge Burnet with various claims and defenses and consideration of sale actions referenced.
Maria J. Dorenham named administratrix of Cone estate with a personalty value noted as 2500 dollars. H Hohnhorst appointed administrator of Jacob Light deceased. An estate in Auge age deceased appears, with personalty valued at 1000 dollars. James Pee assigns to Chas H Stephens for creditors. A shoe store at No 170 West Fifth Street appears in the record.
Fragmented local column reports various items from Pleasant River area society. Mentions a new depot by the hill with iron bridge and plank walks, the Home Literary Club led by Captain H Baker and L A Atkinson, a retirement in Auditorial ranks of N I Tarrill, a tuberculosis scare amid brief health notes, a California-bound freighting item, Alabama recruits, and a humorous aside about a man nicknamed Prine.
A sensational sketch portrays a diminutive man at the Fifth Avenue Hotel as the era’s most talked about figure. The piece alleges he gains fortunes by exploiting railroad misfortunes, orchestrating bear raids, and manipulating markets with spies, while his identity is implied but not stated.
T Goshorn reports the Centennial Commission is advancing rapidly with contracts for all buildings and completion targeted by February 1 1876. The commission will seek Congress an appropriation to aid preparations and prizes for contributors without relying on extra funds and asks authorization to detail at least one U S troop regiment for guard duty during the exposition.
The article in the New York Times attacks the party system as corrupt and exposing opportunities for misuse of power. Jim highlights the piece to illustrate the critique of political vice and power dynamics.
Fragmentary royal notices report the King declaring a wish for peace while defending his rights as representative of Basques and Navarre. He vows to uphold Catholic Church justice and calls for arms to be laid down to restore order under Queen Isabella. Details reference Fueros, revolutions, and officers urged to return to comrades. A later line notes a 41,000 prize at Peratts.
The War Navy reveals tomorrow’s port engagements involving Sawin as part of ongoing operations. Jeanabei is listed among rosters for coastal defense, with no additional action details provided.
January date notes the cabinet met in an offsite setting to handle department routine business. Offsite discussions did not cover broader policy decisions. The report emphasizes routine administration over major actions.
Brave delivered a brief urging the Chamber of Commerce to wake manufacturing interests and protect Pittsburgh commerce. An endorsement from Chancellor W Western of the University supported local protection, and the chamber will meet again tomorrow at noon with strong attendance and evident interest.
A large afternoon procession celebrated the anniversary of the Order of United Workmen in Ohio led by Grand Marshal W. Mudiman. Mayor Johnston praised the benevolent secret society and its mutual aid benefits for workers, noting its constructive influence and orderly demonstration at Exposition Hall.
The committee reconvened at 2 30 p m to hear Charles Thomas expose his knowledge of canal affairs. He testified he is 66 and served in the House and Senate. He knew of no 1857 bills concerning a lease. A 1450 effort to reinstate lessees was discussed, with various names and payments rumored. Witnesses said some contractors paid for leases, mentioning Cox and Browne. Adolph Wood spoke of water rents and a lease from 1568. The session revealed a lobby and disputes over canal lease interests.
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