16 Jul 1868
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1868
Page
1
Fragmentary report shows Grant Ciel Fira and G. Reno with Benja car overseeing an executive committee. Ommotion and Willard referenced, but details are unclear.
Cincinnati furnishes several hotel men to New York City. A fragmented 19th century-styled clipping references hotel staff and weather almanac notes, with garbled phrases about wind, attachments, and friends. The readable portion hints at reports on hotel workers and miscellaneous commentary without clear events or dates.
The week ending July shows continued premium tobacco sales to multiple buyers including Wun. Whe 800, 06.9535 2035 4714 and consignments to Dorr & Bro. Portsmouth C, A Granston & Co. St. Louis, Be. mn hhd to A J Gray Covington Ky. at idee sak Ba. Far.
A New York writer surveys last week’s Democratic Convention at Tammany Hall. He mocks nominees and party feuding, blasts Vallandigham and Belmont influence, praises Wade Hampton and N B Forrest as prominent Southern figures, and portrays inner party disharmony and platform tensions.
A Washington letter discusses the President and the political scene. It mentions Chase and Tom Ewing in connection with party leadership and policy directions within the era.
The Cincinnati Times reports a heated July 1868 congressional debate between Nye and Morton for the Democrats against Davis and Buckalew for the opposition. It covers speeches, tactics, and the clash over the electoral vote bill and rebellion-era loyalties, noting leaders like Hendricks and Brooke and predicting a possible adjournment near August.
Fragmentary notes describe a bill on reforming ree ree ee and state officers. The text mentions recommittal, opposition, and efforts to retain or reduce superfluous officers amid intense lobbying by officials.
The article critiques a plan to preserve a skeleton army staff, arguing against keeping useless officers and calling for muster out. It also reports President Johnson’s displeasure with New York nominees for Seymour, noting Southern voters’ cooled support, Johnson’s hostility to Democrats, and rumors of a third party backing Chase with General Tom Ewing for VP.
Report from The Nashville Banner describes a July 34 or 4th clash where about 100 armed black residents fortified positions near Ascations. A white cavalry group approached, was repulsed by fire, and a larger Ku Klux line of roughly 150 rode in but was halted by disciplined defenses and heavy night gunfire, with both sides suffering no fatalities as the phantom host faded into the night.
An Eastern paper details pitiable displays of selfishness after the Sound collision aboard the steamer City of Boston. A strong-armed man grabbed a life preserver from a young woman and buckled it on himself.
Railroad officials discuss routes and regulatory concerns affecting Louisville Lexington Cincinnati region. The notes reference proposed connections, maintenance plans, and potential service implications for commuters and freight. Officials emphasize safety, funding, and timetable adjustments amid local economic impact.
A fragmentary report describes strikers arriving on July 15 in Pennsylvania to march to Potts Orchard Works. The piece notes disruption at the foundry and furnaces, with references to workers and a figure named Love amid the unrest.
A party pledge from a Republican Convention stresses unwavering support for the Union and General Grant, condemns secession, and urges ratification of an amendment striking out the word white from the state constitution. It calls for equal rights and support for soldiers, widows, and disabled comrades, while urging all to back the nominees for the upcoming election.
In the Senate a resolution regarding officer eligibility was passed after Speaker Candler pushed for Governor access to records. The Ashburn assassins case resumed in Columbus with Hon. Alex Stephens present for the defense. Dr Styles testified seeing Wm Duke with Ashburn’s father on the eve of the death and described Ashburn as a cruel overseer noted by both whites and blacks.
PROVINSES R L July 15 Narragansett Park drew larger attendance than opening day. First race for five year olds and under harnesses offered a purse and $100 to the second horse. Four entries, Denis Mace of New York and Lite ph, Georgey of Portland, Green Mountain Maid competed. Times 2:49% 2:51 2:44. Second race for all horses mile heats best 8 in 5 with $1,000 to the winner and $500 to the runner up. Daniel Piferies Island Lady Thern and Samuel McLaughlin New York in the mix posted 2:27% 2:27.
Detroit July 16 The Democratic Convention met at Merrill Hall to nominate the State ticket for governor lieutenant governor secretary of state treasurer land office commissioners attorney general auditor general and board of education. John Moore Saginaw County Governor 8 S Cof inberry St Joseph Lieutenant Governor L M Bates Lenawee Secretary of State J F Miller Washtenaw Treasurer Henry Grinnell Kent Attorney General A C Baldwin Oakland Auditor General Lewis Dillman Wayne Board of Education Jeanne W Buck Oakland. Peter White Marquette and F B Sm Branch County were chosen presidential electors at large. M S Mills Detroit was elected chairman of the State Centre Committee. New York nominations and platform were indorsed.
New Years match reports mixed teams contesting on July 15 with Knick erie ate mix and wine driven play. Philadelphia clubs posted high scores and several players named Foster Meade Newby and Mot were among standout performers as Newark and Mark Newark totals show York innings around 69 and 47 runs respectively.
From yesterday's edition comes reports of Treasury Department swindles on unclaimed dividends and the disposal of clerks due to reduced appropriations. President Johnson is pressed over the Electoral College veto while Seward and McCulloch confer. Senator Wilson proposes army reduction and a board for war officers. Senate considers a New York Europe steamship subsidy. David Heaton is sworn in as a North Carolina delegate arrives with Louisiana members.
Curiaco July 16 report of a Chicago Democracy gathering to ratify New York nominations. Speakers included John G. Rogers Wallace Davis and Jonelaire. The event featured music bands and a large turnout with speeches and dazzle.
The westbound accommodation train derailed near Herman, killing brakeman Daniel Harley and injuring a conductor and several passengers. A 3:30 freight collision with another train damaged locomotives, with many on board but no further injuries reported.
The Senate and House conduct routine business with bills on maritime acts civil rights Alaska customs and Indian appropriations, plus tax measures on sales and petroleum. Executives sessions adjourn after brief deliberations as committees study commerce exemption rules and immigration.
The Eleventh Indiana Congressional District Democratic convention opened in Wanatah with a full delegation and a temporary organization. Prominent potential nominees for Congress include Judge Harland of La Porte, S. B. Anthony of Valparaiso, and A. H. Reeves of Plymouth, with adjournment set to one o'clock.
Reports from the Sandwich Islands and Pacific ports describe Fourth of July celebrations at Mazatlan with twenty one gun salutes, blockades by Chanticleer, and U S ships Resaca Ossipee Saranac Saranac noted. Additional items include flour and wheat prices, immigration debates in Hawaii, and wreck notices related to U S steamer Susquehanna and other vessels.
New York reports a hot day with the thermometer at 95 and many sunstroke deaths in the city and nearby areas. The Panama election produced a conservative victory, prompting Dias to hand over power to Gen. Ponce as provisional president with public order to be restored. Revolutions and disease outbreaks are noted in the Americas, including yellow fever trends in Lima and Ca b.
Boston reports commencement exercises at Risvard Oak College with business largely suspended. The brief notes four cases reported yesterday and two more confirmed today amid pandemic era precautions.
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