15 Jul 1875
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1875
Page
1
In Saratoga on July 5 a large crowd gathered at Congress Hall where Cornell rowing crews received United States flags and banners, plus banners for the winning scull race. Mr Kennedy of Beane presented trophies as college enthusiasm ran high.
Special dispatch notes no new developments in the Megrue Avery whisky case as Grand Jury delays judgment. Randall canvasses new Democratic Congressmen for speakership, with Sherman in town briefly. Postmaster General Jewell to tour New York New England West and the South. Treasury reserve vault funds total about forty million dollars, with com pleted counts awaiting final audit.
A fractured note from the American Book Trade Association meeting references a July session, but text is garbled. It mentions committee actions, nominations, and a plan for an excursion, with to day discussions and unfinished business about maintaining fair trade practices and preventing public price manipulation.
A court found Billy Welch guilty of a railroad theft and imposed a fixed ten year term in the state prison. Freight agents of Western rail goods met to discuss tariffs destined for the Centennial Exposition, but no definite tariff was established.
Vague OCR fragment mentions a 3:30 start and prices like 50, 200, and 333. Names and places are unclear, values appear inconsistent. The readable bits suggest an event or class with fees but lack concrete participants or outcomes.
Report from July 14 describes Mountain Meadow massacre prosecution with Judge urging swift proceedings. John D. Lee has turned state's evidence and will testify, asserting motives and names of witnesses. Southern Utah residents travel to testify while Dame defense seeks to delay and discredit witnesses.
July 14 in Versailles the committee moved to not wait twenty days for a new election. the motion passed 396 ayes to 296. The assembly debated annulling the election of Deputy Burgoine amid charges of a large Conspiracy to radicalize the army and rekindle republican unrest. The discussion framed the issue as a clash of Legitimist and Orleanist factions versus republicans and Bonapartists.
A Brooklyn letter from clergymen shows support for Mr Beecher expressing love and confidence. The first sample of new wheat was exhibited on Chanay aboard the steamship Idaho from Liverpool at Castle Garden with 750 agents, including 600 young women and Brigham Young affiliates.
Ville was named for the next meet, a resolution urged unity of Southern and Western states to protect prime garden articles and improve commerce. The Mieke Comitier pressed closer ties across climates and soils and Congress was asked to back three trunk railways from Chicago to Morristown Tennessee, Louisville to Knoxville, and Memphis to near the Cumberland region. The cooperation with the Rhodhelee Society of England was referred to the National Grange.
Procapilities in Tennessee and Ohio Valley show falling barometer and southwest winds with rising temperatures and clear or partly cloudy skies. Lower Lake Region sees warmer, partly cloudy conditions with occasional rain. Lakes and Upper Missouri Valleys report warmer, cloudy weather with possible rain and winds veering west or north tonight. Lower Ohio and Mississippi Rivers inland slowly rise.
Listings reflect multiple 19th century results with teams such as the Bostons, Chicagos, New York, St. Louis Browns, Atlantics, and Hartford clubs. Individual innings described include the Browns scoring in the first and third, the Atlantics scoring in the second, and a Hartford victory over Philadelphias noting an 8 to 0 score.
Marine dispatch from San Francisco dated July 14 notes arrival of ships Oriental from New York and Portsmouth from Acapulco. Also out arrivals include steamships Ethiopia France Egypt from New York and Helvetia from Boston. Farmer Point reports St. Lawrence from London arriving July 14.
Special Dispatch to the Cincinnati Times reports John Blackburn, involved in two trials for the murder of Mary Jane Lovell and declared sane before being sent to Athens Asylum, has written a letter demanding a new trial. Local sentiment favors granting the request and the case may return to court.
Special dispatch from New Albany Ind reports the murder trial of Alexander Lewis in Jeffersonville Railroad track case. The jury will not separate until case end Tuesday next. first county jury kept under lock and key.
Special dispatch reports Commodore Murray departing tonight to inspect his illumination system on a Western River tour. He will visit Pittsburg Cincinnati and Louisville to review operations and assess performance.
The entry records rising waters and ongoing rain along the Ohio River, with ships such as the Thomas Sherlock and idle vessels moving at Cincinnati and Evansville. Multiple packets arrive and depart, noting river conditions, dredge actions, and a drowning near the wharf as crews report heavy rain, dwindling business, and a dynamic river traffic scene.
Local matters report no grand jury session until September. The Board of Councilmen to meet tomorrow afternoon. A special Health Committee examines bribery charges against an Assistant Marketmaster. A pistol shot struck Joseph A Seaman’s Broadway home last night. no injuries and motive unclear.
A Herald special from Red Cloud Agency reports two Indians killed and three wounded by neighbors on Little White Earth River. Indians are excited, commissions halted, and the Red Cloud Agency details unsettled conditions. Crops state wide look fine with barley and rye harvests progressing. grasshoppers spotted northwest of some points. Weather mostly hot and dry north of the Platte with excess rain in some southern areas.
SARATOGA July 5 The collegians resumed events with Amherst’s C M Barbour winning the one mile in 4 44 and Williams’ W A Viste taking the one mile walk in 7 50 Harvard’s G W Green finishing but later ruled out for a fault The seven mile walk went to J V Taylor with M E Driscoll of Williams second and Clarence W L Francis of Columbia third Dartmouth faltered at three and a half miles Downs before the fourth Fanci time listed 65 15 Driscoll’s 66 02 notes race pacing Culver of Up ton Colleges won the quarter mile in 55 seconds Yale’s David Wrombull was fourth at Cornell three races remain this afternoon
Special Dispatch to the Cincinnati Times reports on July 15 that workers at the New Point bridge site uncovered a ten pound mammoth tooth. Efforts continue to retrieve more of the skeleton.
The president signed the commission of Charles Pettingill as Collector of Internal Revenue for the Eighteenth Ohio District. General Longstreet discussed with Secretary Bristow seeking access to Confederate Treasury archives for transcripts related to Gettysburg. Report mentions Judge Fisher, aligned with ex-Governor Wells of Virginia.
The scheduled match between Ludlows and Louisville Eagles is canceled because an Eagle is disabled. The St Louis Reds and the Stars play this afternoon at the Stars venue. The Ludlows will host the St Louis Reds tomorrow on Ludlow grounds.
Very heavy rainstorms hit England with an immense dam in Cinderford Valley bursting and flooding the forest of Digon. Reports note uncertain plans for American Riflemen at Wimbledon, with officials expected to decide tonight. Bank of England bullion rose £220,000 in the past week as reserve to liability stood at 403 p… The Sultan of Zanzibar departs for the site of his upcoming visit amid insurrection reports near Bhamo and Barmah.
Yesterday afternoon marked the first day of the summer meeting with a large attendance and fine sport. J. P. Jones’s eemare Ashland Rate won the mile heats in three minutes. T. J. McGi bay took the second running race, mile heats, with a time around 4 minutes. Scott & Hall's Belle Maud won the third race for horses under 2:40, completing all three heats in 2:41 13 and 2:42 1s. Races today promised exciting action.
Providence report notes a July 15 session with Mr. O Keefe of Brooklyn discussing Casas's Commentaries and Prof. Ernst on German evidences, plus Prof. Merriam on Explorations. The association plans a Narragansett Bay excursion to Rocky Point.
Lone Beaxon wins the West End Hotel stakes for three year olds over one mile and three quarters in easy fashion. Second goes to Finew, third to Lizzie BL Inst. Fourth place not clear. Time noted as 3 minutes something with distant final furlong.July event described with limited readability.
United States Detective Jig Porter tried to arrest South Harris at Newport Kentucky races after a past assault. Officials refused action, crowds and rival Hen Weise opposed the seizure, and Porter eventually left. Elsewhere, river driftwood dangers led to Eddy Trautwein's drowning. Dr. John Brown's horse incident and Ed Rodgers recovery are noted along with Thomas Dowling's illness at the post office newsstand.
The Price Current notes a bale of new cotton arrived from St. Landry Parish via Mir. Je Berand on a Teche plantation. The bale, bought by Colonel W N Owen for twenty five cents per pound, signals an unusual early arrival ahead of the Louisiana crop due to recent rains.
Barton Coffman, an elderly farmer near a city, was swindled out of 1400 when a clever scammer entered his family circle, came to the county, befriended Coffman and his four sons, induced a draft on a bank, then indorsed it and vanished. The con man is described as tall with good address and claimed financial skill.
Morning session of the Cotton Congress featured Judge Jones from Arkansas outlining goals for agricultural reform and a proposed Direct Trade Union. Delegates elected Colonel D. E. Butler of Georgia as president, Colonel J. D. of North Carolina as secretary, and R. M. Biss of South Carolina as treasurer as by laws were adopted.
Detroit hosts a Greenback convention timetable with speakers B F Butler William D Kelly and Moses W Field. Syracuse NY pigeon shooting yields sixty entries. A Wisconsin man wins first prize in a shooting event. A mayoral and court news roundup covers a jail term for contempt a canal warrant case and Milwaukee grain firm failures. Flood fears persist while Connecticut debates wind meeting taxes and insurance. Relics from a stone age expedition arrive in San Francisco. Hebrew Association meetings occur in Buffalo with charity funds. Crystal Lake trotter stud sales total fifty horses with varied prices.
Fragmentary note reports specie in the Bank of France, mentioning francs within a recent period and implying a small change in holdings through a short interval.
The pawnbroking department advertises an auction of unredeemed gallery paintings. An offer of 815,000 francs was received for the whole collection before the sale time, and if not redeemed the paintings will be sold in a single lot at the auction.
Kings County grand jury indicted Jos Petter Haley John J Price on perjury charges following testimony about gold and silver shipments. Reported figures include 300000 in gold and 250000 in silver bars with government gold involved in prior totals and a separate $1,400,000 award noted. A fire destroyed five suos in Dualsle, causing substantial loss.
During heavy rain residents along Butchers Run Areghany faced a flood recalled from last year. Sewers overflowed, water reached three feet on East Street, forcing occupants to climb hillside while screams filled the air. The flood quickly abated with no serious damage reported.
In Cuitcaco on July 15 Clinton Cook and Henry C Spencer alias John Gallagher fought in a house of prostitution. Spencer fired twice, killing Cook with an abdomen hit. Described as bloodthirsty and wicked, Gallagher, once of St Louis and said English born, was arrested.
The Treasury reserves counting of funds is finished with bonds under deposit being counted. The commission reports the seat in Taenday nea for the public circulation and issues.
July 15 at Monmouth Park featured a Thespians three quarter dash with Faith Freebooter and Dailysision placing in vie order as the line was used.
Governor Hartranjt issues warrant for the execution of Barney McQue, convicted in Lycoming County in December 1874 for the murder of John, with the hanging set for August. The case stems from Harrispure reporting.
A brief from Ithaca dated July 15 notes comedy freshmen praised the young troupe as they head toward Saratoga for a reception. The piece highlights anticipation and local hospitality for the visiting group.
Special Dispatches report rapid river rise at New Albany on July 15 as heavy rains continued late last night. Multiple streams in the area swollen, prompting local closures and precautionary river traffic halts. Authorities warn residents to stay clear of flooded banks and monitor future updates.
July 15 market report from Detroit and Chicago shows flour firm but not higher, wheat bids higher with cash and futures mixed, corn and oats mixed to higher across locations. Hog receipts and shipments noted in Chicago with whisky quiet, lard and bacon prices firmer, and varied futures bids for August and September.
Dispatch notes a weak oil market with limited activity. Parker's Landing reports dull trading at 75 cents, immediate shipment quoted around 75 to 76 cents. Tidioute weaker at 113 to 114 cents. Oil City weak at 107.4 cents. Titusville demoralized and not quotable. Philadelphia quiet with crude up 5 cents and refined at 11 cents.
A cow frightened by cheering youths plunged into the river at Walnut street foot. The bull dog pursued, both vanished under the steamer bow of the City of Portsmouth. Ten minutes later the dog reappeared at the mail wharfboat, while the cow remains missing.
A boat with Pete Corker and John Culbertson was swamped by the steamer United States near its landings. Culbertson escaped after diving under the craft and grabbing a rope, but Corker drowned. The body was not recovered as crews searched the eddy below the bridge pillar. Corker reportedly panicked and jumped overboard.
Frank Linberger and John Zimmerman of Newport were bound over for the next U S Court session on selling liquor without a license. A Republican meeting is announced for Odd Fellows Hall next Monday with the Barracks Band. A street railroad amendment is reported near Madison and Fifth streets. Pat Kearny and others faced minor penalties for peddling without license and drunkenness.
John Tracy, a longtime Albany merchant and respected citizen, died suddenly this morning of heart failure. Born in Ireland, he moved to Canada as a youth and witnessed the 1836 37 rebellion before returning home. He is father to Colonel John Tracy, a local military figure.
Mr James Campbell chief steward at Vassar College complains that the young ladies are given to eating confectionery between meals and that the use of sweets in that manner is hurtful, yet the appetite for it seems fixed as they must keep up their sweetness.
A Georgia Manufacturing Company warehouse near Augusta was struck by lightning, destroying about three hundred bales of cotton and nearly one hundred bales of manufactured goods. Two steam engines from Augusta assisted, with insurance losses estimated between $25,000 and $50,000.
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