04 Jul 1871
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1871
Page
1
In notes and news items the paper reports the court mar tial convening in Paris for communists. Other items note English census trends, weather, health moves, and various local notices.
United States Treasury decisions dated July 3 address pension payments to guardians and handling of funds deposited by postmasters or others. It explains remittance methods, currency formats, and rules on redemption and bank collection practices, including deductions tied to daily balances and the timing of drawing funds. The notice outlines procedures to reduce trouble and expense in processing payments, with references to the Second Comptroller and guardians or committees managing property.
Reports describe Ku Klux activity and legal proceedings inOxford Mississippi with testimonies from Hatch and others about the night of a murder. Prosecution rests as defense counters with alibis and disguises. An ensuing trial and related incidents in Georgia and nearby towns are noted.
Correspondence from Dayton notes Central Ohio towns converge for Fourth of July, with Odd Fellows Temple dedication central. Army veterans, Grand Army of the Republic, and Sinns of the region plan parades, a national salute at sunrise, races, and a large afternoon programme. The Odd Fellows temple rises as a grand Gothic sandstone complex with upper grand hall and rear offices. A separate reunion of the First Ohio Volunteer may also draw crowds to Fort Sun.
A Nashville and Northwestern passenger train derailed 16 miles from Nashville after a weakened bridge collapsed into the Harpeth River. Fifteen killed and twenty three wounded, many brought to Nashville for burial, with the dead and wounded listed and no mortalities among the injured. The accident blamed on bridge weakness. West Point and treaty ratifications noted in brief updates.
A severe storm swept Wheeling causing structural damage and crops losses in the county. A towboat was blown from its moorings and a death by suicide was reported in Doddridge County alongside a governor’s slate reference.
An incomplete OCR line references a nighttime Sunday event and an accompanying presence. The text is fragmented with unclear names or specifics, preserving only a hint of a defeat or triumph and a note about accompaniment.
A terse government notice outlines a contract for furnishing a necessary corpus after the return of the secretary. The snippet references responsibilities, timing, and procurement steps tied to official oversight and completion requirements.
The State Teachers Association for West Virginia met in a rural Jackson County village on a Tuesday, drawing more than one hundred teachers from over twenty counties. Notables present included ex-superintendents, college presidents, and instructors from Wheeling, Fairmount, and Parkersburg. The gathering resembled an institute with limited business, focusing on instruction and suggestions for advancing civilization through education across clergy, professions, and the masses.
A veteran recounts General Noyes in battle as he joins General Fuller's line near Nickissk Creek. Noyes orders a bugle signal and charges with his regiment, suffers severe leg injuries from bullets, and is carried off to become a life cripple. The episode highlights his steadfastness and leadership under fire.
An English writer laments changing habits around hair keepsakes and the shift toward fake locks and substitutions. A hair worker’s ready-made parts fuel deception, with clients believing in cherished memories tied to strands. A Chinese YMCA forms, starting with forty members.
Lord Bloomfield will retire as British Ambassador to Vienna, with Sir Alexander Buchanan set to succeed him. Lorg Loftus to assume Vienna post, Odo Russell to Berlin, and Lord Tenterden to Foreign Office. Orange disturbances at Lurgan prompt military action. The Arragon, Bristol and New York Line pioneer steamer, sailed with 44 passengers and full cargo amid public cheers. French loan price rise attributed to calm elections. Mr Childers’ health improving.
A bank in Eureka plans to resume business after closing to address twenty thousand dollars of the bank's funds. David L. Sande and A. Davis & Co. are mentioned in relation to the funds. Ganderoc has previously held a good character.
In Newburyport Massachusetts on a Saturday near March Hill eleven men were buried by a sudden cave‑in of earth. Two men John Twohy and Jas Cushman died at the scene. John Clifford was badly injured and the rest were unhurt. Each deceased left a widow and six children. The mine-like cut was about 30 feet deep and the soil shifted from gravelly earth that could not support the mass.
Democratic territorial convention in Santa Fe nominates Jen M. Gallagos by acclamation for delegate to Congress. Gallagos, a former officeholder, faces J Francisco Cleaves. Convention endorses tariff protection, reform of Republican policies and the new departure movement.
The July 1 report states Rochefort is declared insane while Gambetta is returned. Workers favored Gambetta and Hugo in Paris Seventh Arrondissement with many districts voting for government candidates. The Paris Press Union likely elected fifteen candidates though Gambetta remains the sole Radical winner.
Baltimore July 3 An accident on the Baltimore and Ohio line midway to Relay House occurred last evening due to tampering with a switch by a malicious party. A locomotive and several cars left the track but no serious injuries were reported. Washington and Western trains were delayed until morning.
BERUU N July 3 The Prince and Imperia Frederick William and wife depart for England on a two visit to Queen Victoria. The short dispatch notes their travel and purpose for the trip.
A tale recalls a man who could not read yet paid for a paper. A neighbor notes the paper is upside down. The dignified reader replies that if he purchases it he may use it as he pleases. The anecdote lampoons social pretensions and newspaper ownership.
In Rome on July 3, Victor Emmanuel arrived and was met by an enthusiastic reception. Crowds cheered as the monarch's procession moved through the city, signaling a warm welcome and public support.
A Chicago Board of Trade opinion argues the Acts regulating warehouses are constitutional, affirming federal and state powers over delivery, storage, and transportation. The piece notes the hierarchy of military leaders and a Colfax retirement letter, detailing ongoing political debate and party support.
A note states an ample reinsurance fund and all claims are provided for with a liberal dividend. It highlights that six hundred thousand dollars in premiums were refused and twelve insurance companies sought reinsurance but were declined. It argues that future understanding will come from a complete system and proper capital and character in insurance.
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