14 Jul 1875
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1875
Page
1
An odd brief item describes Bold Robbery occurring as Seo GAs Sabreman engages in a short exchange, then delivers a sharp thrust. The incident includes an inmate subject, Ne, and a pair of spectacles, with the event unfolding amid terse dialogue.
Fragmentary text from Indianapolis mentions July 14 and a Mr Collier or similar name with unclear context. The readable bits imply a dated reference and an unidentified event but lack concrete details or proper nouns to anchor a full summary.
A July report from Washington outlines ministerial appointee terms and possible withdrawal of a government liaison if conditions are unmet. Officials stress adherence to the Venetian government’s expectations and urge caution in appointing officers.
At Saratoga on July 13 the four freshmen crews from Cornell Brown Princeton and Princeton fought a thrilling race. Brown led early but Cornell surged back and passed to win in 17 minutes 32 seconds amid cheers. Yale and Cornell were favored for next day’s race as crowds celebrated Cornell’s dramatic victory.
Burraro New York July 13 second annual session of the American Hebrew Congregation convened to establish a Hebrew College. Delegates from across the United States attended. Joseph Coban of Pi was elected president. Discussions urged formation of a young men’s college to train ministers and strengthen Hebrew education amid concerns over health and business mood.
Cape May on July 14 reports roves declared off and no sailing for the 8 and a steam yacht race. A number of vessels have left while conditions are extremely hot with a thick sea haze and no wind.
In New York on July 11 the St Louis Browns beat the Mutuals 9 to 7 in thirteen innings. At Providence on July 13 the Chicagos defeated the Rhode Islands 13 to 6.
The article recounts the Vandalia rail robbery attempt and the whiskey ring scandal. It profiles James Harke, a St Louis Express worker, and Major C G Meerau, detailing bribe payments, witnesses, and investigations linking officials to the whisky ring, with notes on the alleged duties and travel tied to uncovering evidence.
New York reports arrivals on July 13 listing Steaners Idaho Amerique from Havre Lon don Frisia from Hamburg and Algeria from Liverpool. Similar notices show Moville with Stechable Polynesian from Que SovT Harron from July 13 and Steamship Odes from New York.
The document outlines that the Senate consists of members chosen by the lower chamber for five year terms, with deputies elected per 5 000 inhabitants. The King may dissolve the Chamber and convoke new chambers within three months. He appoints the Senate president and vice president and holds veto power over bills. Arrests must be brought before a tribunal or released within seventy two hours. The Cortes or the King may decree suspensions, but a Spaniard cannot be banished from the country.
The July 14 notice declares the twenty second call for redemption of 1882 five twenty bonds. It states coupons from May 1, 1863 to October 1, 1875 will cease, bonds numbered from 21,701 to 108,000 in several series totaling 10 million dollars, with redemptions at the U S Treasury in Washington and addressed to the Loan Division. Secretary Bristow signs the order.
The Terrace course crews finish with Cornell taking first, Columbia second, Harvard third, Dartmouth fourth, Yale fifth as crowds celebrate with cheering, chimes, and fireworks. The winning time is 15 minutes and 534 seconds, sparking intense University pride across New York and the Northeast. Dispatches note Cornell’s victory fuels joyous parades and civic displays as students plan to return home after celebrations.
New York report from July noon shows Rio coffee steady with multiple grades from ordinary to prime and Java coffee listed at 25 to 20 cents. Surat steady and in better demand. yesterday sales of 2,077 birds and 5,270 boxes. Refining items firm with varied grades and standard to extra refiners. Linseed products show mixed prices. brand entries include Gold and percent figures.
A Lowell laborer’s wife is fatally kicked by her husband amid a money dispute. Dano is jailed. The Baptist clergy council in Philadelphia reports on Rev. Bott, finding him blameless. The Tweed civil suit proceeds, with Field and David Dudley Field appearing. In Arkansas a boating accident near Van Buren kills two teens and a companion drowns. A San Francisco dispatch notes Colonel Steenberger’s reception by natives who vote a monarch titled for life, with Steenberger as Prime Minister.
A long forgotten case of John Miller, vanished from the Havana Ross Hotel in August 1837, returns as skeleton remains found beneath a barn suggest murder and robbery. The discoverer Anduis led to examination by Drs Reese and Stuart, revealing a fatal head wound likely from a hatchet. Citizens anticipate justice as old suspects are named and potential trials loom.
In the Police Court this morning John Lamb forgery case continued to the 20th. Many officers plan to witness the Price Inclined Plane opening this afternoon with likely large attendance. A shinplaster from J A Pratt Co Cincinnati dated December 29 1815 valued at 12 cents was found among unrelated items. A trustees waterworks meeting failed to occur. Julius Menzel was claimed accidentally killed. trial move referenced. Kushman arrested Horner for entering St Nicholas rooms and stealing opera glasses and brushes. Workhouse sentences given: McHenry 2 days fine $5, Revear vagrancy 30 days, Hawkins common diet days, Moore Hart 10 days each, Sheridan and Pay 30 days loitering, Gallegher 0 days.
Columbus July 14. Henry Rich, Baltimore and Ohio Railroad agent, disappeared for a period over a $7000 to $8000 missing funds. Rich named Baker, a Westerville hook bindery owner and former county auditor, as a major game participant who allegedly won $3400 from him at different times. Baker was arrested for gambling, held by Mayor Heitmann, and bail set. Sheriff seized his property. officials promise further action.
The official crew times list Cornell 16 53, Columbia 17 04, Harvard 17 06, Dartmouth 17 10, Wesleyan 17 18, Yale 17 14, Amherst 17 20, Brown 17 33, Williams 17 42 in a close field. Yale won the single scull race by six lengths as judges moved toward the 3 PM start on Sanatoa Lake.
The Indian Affairs Commissioner recounts Marsh's Westorm tour and visit to the Red Cloud Agency. It notes accusations against Agent Saville about supplies and distribution in liberal papers, and Marsh's failures to provide written grounds for his complaints. A Fisk-led Board will investigate Marsh's charges.
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