29 Jan 1874
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1874
Page
1
A joint resolution seeking a constitutional amendment to elect the president, vice president, and United States senators by popular vote was offered and tabled.
A Daily Times dispatch reports in Granville O on January 29 that an aged couple celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary at their granddaughter's home with three original wedding party members attending. They have seven children, twenty four grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. Rev A Dudley received congratulations from many friends. F O Marsh resigned as Professor of Mathematics at Dennison University, to take effect in June. The community shows widespread religious interest with meetings nightly in all churches.
In Lompox on January 24 Hawkins finished his summing up for the prosecution in the Tichborne case. He delivered a passionate vindication of Lady Lady in asserting she had not been tainted by the defendant. In Loxpos on January 29 at 5 A.M. a reply to Bismarck emerged. Gen La Marmora released a letter supporting the truth of negotiations once tied to German territorial shifts involving France, noting Prince Bismarck's involvement.
Chief Justice Waite presided as Dayton mourned the death of Prits hardware traveling agent Tak Unie of Third Street. He died after a train accident near St Pats in Champaign County when his head struck a car. He was 23. remains reached Dayton early Thursday. Also noted are public notices about the Earhart poisoning case near Germantown and society appointments for the Home Historical and Monumental Society in 1874.
The Chicago convention adjourned at seven after hours of reports on charitable and historical aims. A grand banquet at the Sherman House followed, with some four hundred attendees and toasts honoring the Order, its guests, and notable figures including Simon Woll and W. Lowenstein.
Dispatches report rising rivers and dull business across multiple ports including Morongahela, Greensboro, and Oil City. Freight movements show mixed activity as vessels like the Granite State, Sam Brown, and Turner operate between Cincinnati, New Orleans, and Portsmouth amid cool, cloudy weather and slight river level changes.
Reported across bases and towns, the comet sightings evoke a shared moment of wonder as military communities note the celestial event. Local observers describe the glow in night skies, with reports of early risers catching the tail near dawn.
January 29 report states Olympic Theatre on Thirteenth Street burned after 3 am, walls collapsed killing two firemen and injuring several. The former National Hall, recently a variety theatre run by Jonas Pilgrim & Fitzgerald, is suspected incendiary. Nearby St John’s Catholic Church and the Friends Meeting House were saved, a carpenter’s shop crushed, and little other property damaged.
Dispatch reports a quiet House session with the Free Banking bill referred to the committee of the whole and adverse on Kelley’s Convertible Trade. The Army Appropriation bill is taken up. Dawes plans to speak on taxation and government expenses tomorrow. In the Senate Carpenter raids the reporters’ gallery and a committee is directed to a na Me Cone tone floor to discuss Kellogg government Tidtgantek and a new election.
The will of Jacob Siner, who with his wife and daughter died in a recent fire, has been probated. The estate passes to his widow and six children, with a $10,000 legacy to the Orphans’ Home. Separately, reports indicate New York Central, Hudson River, Pennsylvania, and Erie railroads aim for a freight cartel with uniform rates on cattle and grain, but no decision has been made.
January 29 entry notes the insurance of the Olympic Theatre building totaling $45,000 with $40k shares in several companies including Boatman's of Pittsburg Amazon of Cincinnati Fire and Marine and others. $1,200 shares in America Gen of St. Louis and Allemania of Milwaukee among others.
The Erie Railway directors authorized President Vateon, abroad in Europe, to negotiate a bonus on favorable terms. They aim to continue laying the double track and replacing wooden bridges with iron ones.
War Department signal service bulletin reports clear weather east of the Mississippi with higher temperatures in the Mississippi Valley. The Lake region will see generally clear skies with southerly to westerly winds and light snow near Canada. Ohio Valley to Kansas expect increasing cloudiness, with southeast to southwest winds, then colder conditions by Friday. Upper Great Lakes and westward to Minnesota forecast fair, cold, with light winds and snow near the Great Lakes.
An October wedding between Frederic Niemeyer and Gerriss Gerviss daughter of the elderly Mr. Gerviss ends in dispute over her share of wealth. The husband quarantineed by escalating demands, a public dispute, and threats of refusal to fund the home lead to a police court appearance. The couple’s life together deteriorates as accusations and blows surface amid a property fight and family tension.
Special dispatch from Frankfort reports Kentucky Senate set Wednesday as the special order. A resolution to place the United States flag atop the Capitol dome was approved for action. A $5,000 appropriation bill for public building completion failed for lack of a constitutional majority with $1,000 moved to orders of the day.
A garbled dispatch from the Daily Titan hints at economic pressures and metal pricing changes. The fragment references wages, iron, nails, and shipping costs, suggesting wartime or industrial context without clear specifics.
Paris elegies pay tribute to Maria Caro Alfred Mezieres and Alexander Dumas as members of the Freveh Academy. The ceremony marks tribute by peers and highlights enduring contributions to literature and culture in the era.
Special Dispatch to the Daily from Pine Creek Beaver Pennsylvania reports Captain Sarge 0 French a seaman died last night after a three day illness at his Beaver home. He leaves a wife and nine children. The funeral is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon.
Washington January 2 The President to day signed the act providing for busts of Chief Justice Taney and Chase to be placed in the Supreme Court room and the act abolishing the Deputy Commissioner of Internal Revenue as well as the act authorizing coinage for foreign countries to be executed at U S mints. The Senate Privileges and Elections Committee heard Gen Morgin Alabama outline evidence for Mr Sykes as he contests Mr Spencer for a seat in the Alabama Senate.
Philadelphia on January 2 reports a devastating fire at the Olympia Theatre. The blaze caused extensive property damage and is estimated to cost a quarter of a billion dollars. At least two people killed and six seriously wounded, with many others injured or missing as investigators sift through the ruins. Authorities urge caution as figures may rise.
In Philadelphia on January 4 the bar met to honor the late Judge Thompson. Chief Justice Agnew presided as Judges Porter Woodward Reid and Ludlow and Mr W Biddle delivered orations and other officials participated.
The National Falucational Association met and will remain in session for two days. The discussion topic is the idea of city instruction in Europe with instruction in ukif country.
A fifth story elevator shaft collapse at Wea Hamilton & Co on Keon Street near Vine wrecks the platform and damages machinery. Miss Mary King, a Seventh District School teacher and graduate of Funghen, dies at her Barrtreet home after two weeks illness. Funeral set for St John’s M E Church at Park and Longworth streets.
Isaac Closeman and W Smith, arrested by Captain Brady, faced the Police Court on burglary charges. Officer Harrison, detained day before yesterday, also implicated, but the cases were continued to February as arresting officers pursue linked robbery leads. A post tote of stolen goods was found on them. a suburban house reportedly contained gold and silver coin. Citizens with lost coin are urged to report to the Superintendent of Police.
January reports show quiet crude prices with United and Union crude bids at 155 and 160 respectively as the market fluctuates. Philadelphia and New York areas show firm tendencies in crude, with refined prices steady near late session levels as notes from the night close indicate a stronger market.
An uneven jumble reports a tense quarrel ending with injuries to Neshville near Washington Butler, a proposed autopsy on an Philadelphia twins, and Mammoth Cave leasing by the L and N Railroad with a Pullman Car Company plan for a branch line to supplement the main route.
The Rew Government and Board of Trade held a joint meeting at the Common Council rooms presided by Hon. Benj Eggleston with Mr. St Bi Bisell secretary. A statement by Mr Cassilly presented a comparative revenue view arguing receipts do not justify government expenditure, citing internal revenue totals and state shares.
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