07 Jul 1874
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1874
Page
1
After a long effort a large party of men finally extinguished a woods fire on Mount Logan. Trees and cut wood suffered heavy damage due to hunters' carelessness, though the flames are now out.
Special to Daily Times reports the Montgomery County Leaf Tobacco Nists Association held its first annual election House for a party of thirty mapping Ohio on a grand scale with Dayton as center. Probate Criminal Term docket lists over forty cases including gambling liquor on election day false imprisonment and carrying concealed weapons. A Darke County accident involving Henry Bonberger a one armed soldier left him severely injured but breathing Friday. funeral of the late Congressman’s son set for Wednesday at Woodland.
July 6 report from Havens Cr to Stoney Creek details a switch failure on the La Line Railroad causing a fatal fall and injuries amid faulty bell signals and a trestle incident. The Palladium plans to list 107 names, noting several had prior records and others suffered broken injuries, with Station-Master Beach blamed for the carelessness.
A July 6 item reports by good authority that Hon. W. Willa of Bahas is addressed in political context. The terse line cites a local authority and emphasizes a named official without elaboration.
New York on July 7 at Ser sant Henge the Society hosted a session on hydrophobia. Dr William A imond chaired as the peculiar case of Wa. M k was examined, including saliva flow and difficulties with swallowing water or ice. Dr Hammond proposed cauteries and excision, while resolutions were read and debated.
A report from Bostox on July 7 notes Captain George sustaining fatal injuries in a violent incident aboard a vessel. Investigators search for details as authorities pursue the cause and responsible party.
In Syrmacuss New York Carrie Ostrander died from injuries suffered June 23 in the fall of Omans Church. The death toll reaches fourteen victims in the incident.
Special dispatches report theater activity in Portland with updates on performances and arrangements. Observers note shipments and reshipment movements along the east route as audiences respond to recent shows.
A fragmented report notes ships arriving July 6 from Liverpool and Philadelphia, with references to Idaho and Bremen including garbled phrases that obscure exact routes and cargo. The readable items imply a maritime movement index rather than a complete event.
The War Department Signal Service reports wind and weather conditions at 7:06 AM near Orsaevs Bar in Curcimmati. Data reflects routine telegram weather observations for commerce and agriculture.
Special Dispatch reports a Vicksburg and Meridian Railroad wreck near Memphis left two dead and four seriously wounded on an accommodation train that jumped the track and tumbled down the embankment. A mob hanged Amos Kidd, a 16 year old black boy, near Enterprise for alleged attempted rape of a white four year old girl. Lawny Jacobs, a Black man, was stabbed at Horn Lick by Turner after a dispute over a loan repayment. A General Council meeting led to the arrest of Councilman Hughes on a public disorder incident.
Abstract of the Milk Inspector Mr Caupe's report lists dairies inspected, condition categories, specimens of milk examined and abatement actions. The Meat Inspector section logs nuisances reported and examined, notices issued, abatement rates, and permits for new vaults.
Special Dispatch reports a blaze at Ritz and Bush carpenter shop and mill in Fort Wayne at about noon. The fire wrecked the building and stock, with machinery and contents lost. Loss estimated at 15000 dollars. no insurance. Origin unknown as workers were at dinner.
A Special Dispatch reports rebuilding has begun in the burnt district of Allegheny City as drought strains crops in the area. Corn and potatoes with other garden crops are drying up for want of rain. The item notes July 7.
New York July 7 a newspaper correspondent notes an interview at Ems with Count Bordon ski known in St Petersburg as the Emperor of a con stae. The Emperor says he has heard nothing to suggest a European war is likely and that Russia seeks civilization in Asia not conquest. He says Brussels Congress aims to mitigate warfare, not predict it, and cites no desire to visit Pagans or Paris. He explains his route went to England to see his daughter.
A morning railway collision on the Lancashire and Yorkshire line has left five dead and seven injured according to initial reports. Emergency crews cordon the site as investigators assess the crash cause and coordinate with hospital facilities.
Avavsta Ga June 7 Alex H Stevens responds to citizen letters by saying he will not seek reelection for the current term due to health and may resign to let the unexpired term be filled at the same time as the next district election. he has been very feeble from rheumatism, hardly leaving the house.
Henry Lewis appeared before Judge Ambrose in Hamitrox Onrt July 7 for possible extradition on charges of attempting to derail a Little Miami Railroad train in Ohio. After witness testimony the court ruled a sufficient case exists and the papers were sent to the Governor General for approval.
The embezzlement case against Deputy Tax Collector Gill of Brooklyn began today in Brooklyn Supreme Court. The defendant faces charges of misappropriating city funds while serving in the county office. Proceedings opened with a brief indictment and remand for further testimony.
Cairo at noon reports arrival of John Kyle from New Orleans at 4 A M and Minnecola from Cincinnati at 5 A M. Desarted John Kyle from St Louis at 6 A M and Mineo from Memphis at noon. Weather is clear.
A special election for School Trustees and President of the Board yielded James A. Cassedy as President with 60 votes to C. W. Harwood’s 51, an 18 vote majority. Jo Smith, Barr and Johnson were elected to the board. A white lawn probe was left on the Fifth-street ferryboat. rewards offered for return to No 83 Water street Cincinnati. Greenwood town name origin linked to Miles Greenwood and local railroad ties. local pundits speculate on rival suburb names Ferguson Alludlow or Nixon vine.
Wheat mostly quiet to steady with varying bids across markets. Corn weak to dull with scattered sales. Oats mixed with Milwaukee and Chicago quotes. freight rates noted. Liverpool reports and New Orleans cotton prices. pork and lard activity steady. whisky, barley, and rye showing modest demand. Chicago and Cincinnati quotes listed with several commodities trading in narrow ranges.
In Texas ing lands wild turkeys cluster on roosts in single file. They feed on pecan nuts swallowed whole, which sweetens their flesh and attracts sportsmen. Hunters track turkeys to roosting grounds and shoot them, despite the birds’ surprising resilience.
A crowded scene as the third Chess Congress begins in Chicago with heavy attendance. Immigrant arrivals include five hundred Mormons in New York yesterday. George H. Browne declines Rhode Island Chief Justice post. Ramsey County Minnesota votes $5,000 for grasshopper plague relief. A Custer expedition courier from Bismarck notes twenty miles out at noon on the 4th. Weather described as exceedingly hot. A large turnout at the meeting of the Protective Association in New York leads toward an early state liquor dealers convention. Pembina dispatch reports Sioux Indians attacking St Joseph settlement. soldiers and volunteers move toward the scene.
Special Dispatch reports a frame house in the First Ward of Henry Krouse catching fire near ten in the morning. Local fire rigs from the Third and Second Wards arrived late due to a telegraph alarm failure. The garret fire destroyed the house, with losses about 500 dollars insured by F, M and M Company.
In Dayton Ohio on July 7 1909 the first colored patient named Mary Burnet age 24 from Kenton was admitted to the Dayton Insane Asylum. The institution houses 190 inmates.
Charges against Charlick and Gardner to be presented Thursday by District Attorney Phelps, while Mayor Travemeyer's action hinges on a Governor’s conference on Long Island this afternoon. Hoyt Sprague & Co. estate affairs placed with receiver A D Juillard, confirmed today. Market reacts to Drummond railroad ruling, Northwest and St. Paul stocks slip and rally amid Granger stock swings.
Long Branch notes from July 7 at Monmouth Park highlight two horse races. The two year old stakes winner was Hopeful with Babylon second and James third, time 5 seconds. A $750 purse for all ages over two mile heats saw Arizona winning first heat, Fellowcraft second, Jury third in 3:11, while Donnybrook won the decisive third heat over Arizona in 4:01.
On Hanover street Peter Cahill fell from an ice wagon and died instantly as its wheels ran over him. A three year old girl, daughter of Mrs. Ann Carroll, was struck and killed at Superior street crossing by a passenger train of the C. C. C. Railroad last night.
CW James of Cincinnati reports a dramatic relief after taking Radway's Sarsaparilla Resolvent Ready Relief and Regulating Pills. He suffered for years from urethral stricture, bladder inflammation, and kidney issues. After four months a prior doctors cited incurable prognosis, he used the remedies and says he is now well. Price listed at $1 per bottle.
A Rochester tumbler plant in Rochester Pa suffered a devastating early morning fire. The blaze caused about 60000 dollars in damage, with losses covered by insurance. The cause remains under investigation.
Washington July 7 James Gilfillan declines appointment in the Appointment Bureau in the Treasury and resumes charge in the Treasurer's office as Chief Clerk.
Multiple incidents across states report thefts, shootings, fires, and fatalities. In Madison Indiana an elderly German woman perished in a kerosene fire. A mill at Parton & Stowell in Michigan burned, causing $15,000 loss, insured. Kerr & Co’s ax-handle works at Thebes Illinois destroyed, with $10,000 loss and no insurance. A Savannah cyclone felled trees and damaged structures including a grandstand at the Fair Grounds. In Erie Pennsylvania John Hall killed himself after illness. Manitoba MP Robert Cunningham died from stomach hemorrhage after dissipation in St Paul Minnesota. George Miller, linked to New York riot case, returned to bail. Chicago abortion case against Dr Earle moved to trial next week. A citizen near Arcanum Ohio injured by reaper accident. severe rib and lung damage. Alexander Inman released on writ of habeas corpus in Indiana. S. W. Brow Watson and W H Barnum collision at Port au Prince damaged ship with cargo. A Salem New Jersey hurricane unroofed buildings and damaged crops. hay-house and oil-cloth factory roofs affected.
An early period ad touts Radway's Ready Relief as curing the worst pains within minutes. It claims instant stoppage of excruciating pains and relief from inflammation and congestion in lungs stomach bowels and other glands or organs after a single application.
An unclear note touts a remedy for fevers and ailments with vague references to malaria bilious fevers and other illnesses. The ad promotes Rapwar's Respts at fifty cents a bottle and mentions Rab way's Fits.
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