16 Jul 1874
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1874
Page
1
In a domestic outbreak, Dan fired at his wife after a heavy drinking spell and a serious quarrel that left her with broken ribs. He then turned the pistol on himself and fired twice, with all the shots ultimately fatal. Authorities described the incident as a pathetic culmination of threats ignored amid marital strife.
In a murky recap of a rowing race, Princeton briefly led Yale with a dozen strokes before Brown surged ahead. He then after several efforts, won amid cheers, as spectators celebrated his decisive two mile victory with a swift final lap.
A July report from Osuxosa Wisconsin lists insurance amounts on properties destroyed by a great fire. The figures reference residences and other structures with sums around one hundred thousand dollars. McGregor and Orremwa centers cite Congress nominations during mid July events.
Special dispatch reports the Mississippi River at three feet five inches and falling with clear weather and warm temperatures. Boats and packets show limited activity with no arrivals or departures noted, several vessels passing upriver and downstream by early afternoon, including Minnola, Own, Hite, Laure Davis, and others.
The report covers wheat prices steady to dull with No 2 Milwaukee futures around 70 cents and ample supply 19 000 bushels. Corn bids mixed around 61 cents with quiet demand while hog receipts total 9 000 head and cattle yards show firmer tone. Rio coffee shows no demand for first hands with cargo quotations nominal and bulk trade activity noted in various grains and lard.
A disrupted Boston and Albany rail line, crippled by a reservoir disaster, plans to resume today. In Arkansas a white man, reported missing after a roadside crossing incident, wandered two days in the forest before reaching safety. A Texas special dispatch notes a fatality near Jackborough and ongoing dangers from tribal conflicts in the region.
In Baract bench the outliner versus Bershard Griet case stated. The State versus James Donnelly found the defendant guilty of a crime upon John Hollen street on the 4th inst. The defendant remanded for sentence. CN by Charles Wilby, for the plaintiff, contra.
Under Judge Matson the will of John G Town is probated appointing Christina Hoffman as executrix. Personal property valued at 150 dollars and realty at 32,000 dollars accompany the testament.
A Catholic group met last evening to review committee plans and funds for a new church. They reported paying the required amount to secure the lot, believed at 250 dollars. A five member committee, chaired by P O'Donnell, will arrange for a pleasing structure near Five-Mile. Plans were presented but action deferred due to absence, meeting adjourned to next Wednesday.
The News outlines a legal separation involving Mr and Mrs Tul fem Charlick and Gardner Geld Baten in New York dated July 16, with court actions and grand jury findings noted. The report also mentions three more commissions and garden-related violations of election laws, plus a government award of a large sum to Brown Brothers & from the stock and standard.
Baratona New York July 16 morning opened cloudy and cool, rain feared but sun appeared by 11 o'clock. Referee Wood anticipated no delay as crushes swarmed main hotel promenades making movement nearly impossible. A Congress Hall meeting discussed sending a four oared crew to row against Oxford and another opponent, but no decision emerged.
Paris reports a minister of finance resigns with Assembly approval and President MacMahon to appoint a successor. Mr Mager Venterea deputizes until the new president or prime minister confirms the replacement, while cabinet changes occur and offices await the new appointee.
A large blaze devastates suburbs of Constantinople with extensive property damage and several buildings burned. Fire units battled the flames amid smoke and embers as residents evacuated areas nearby. Authorities are assessing the extent of the damage and containment progress.
July 16 witnessed the departure of the steamship Ohio bound for Livers as members of the Bos Athletic Base clubs head to England for professional play. A band of music accompanied the group down to Delaware City, where many friends joined to see them off.
A cable dispatch reports the schooner C B Benson arriving safely at Cork Ireland after leaving this port in May and sailing from Montreal on June 4 with a cargo of 24 000 bushels of corn. The Benson along with the Pamlico of Chicago was recently lost off Newfoundland.
At Monmouth Park on July 16 the third race day of the second meet featured the Thespian Stakes for 2 year olds. Eight runners started with Morris Eclipse filly winning, McGrath’s second and Aurelia third. Time not provided.
Ragged bay conditions hindered the day as crews prepared for the International Regatta. Mention is made of the yacht Foam among the vessels seen, with rough seas affecting racing prospects and scene at the pier.
Special dispatch notes a quiet oil market with refined crude scenarios showing no price changes. Philadelphia quotes for refined at 12 cents and crede at 2 cents. no alterations recorded in the Oil Regions.
Records report 433 inmates in the Work-House with 3014 wage males and 129 females accounted for in the tally.
The Coroner conducted an inquest today into the death of Michael Jones an inmate of the Work-House who was found dead in his cell this morning. The verdict found that death resulted from inter ere caused by intoxication after he was sentenced on Monday five days earlier for drunkenness.
Officers Butler and Sheedy arrested today two men named John Slater and John Cole on the charge of stealing a wire rope from a tow at the landing yesterday evening. They are incarcerated at the Hammond-street Station and will have a hearing before the Police Court tomorrow.
Mrs Sophie Erbst of Second Avenue Camp wahindes reported her husband Christ Erbst missing after 6 30 am. A tanner by trade, he had been out of work two months and grew dissipated. Despite searches, the body was found in a cow shed. he was 41 and left a wife and three children.
The article notes a quieter ar meter reading at noon, 83 in the shade, as the Turners Association plans a grand evening with music. It mentions Mr Goddard becoming a Turner, civic visit plans, a large turnout of citizens at a rear corner ticket event, and a colored charitable organization departing for Walton for a picnic. Local merchants and town figures are cited amid colorful, anecdotal observations of social life and business in Cincinnati and nearby towns.
Ex Sheriff J J Macklin announces as independent candidate amid talk of a possible second term while current Sheriff Percival is praised. In other news a man named Thomas Kylietcke faced a disorderly conduct charge and was bound for Criminal Court after a bail hearing. A plasterer and a missing watch case ended with the owner selling a relic to cover bread for a starving old woman.
Prominent citizens urge all elected officials to attend primaries while reports note the Postoffice corner street scene and city judge race with Professor Gilson courting scientific society votes. Front street sidewalks gain stone upgrade as the river sits low and coal booms form within reach. Short Line Co. widens depot grounds and bans complaints on residents on that street. A death vacancy prompts new officers for the street railroad, and insurance losses near 10 thousand dollars loom from a Chicago dispatch. A man attempts suicide by the river prompting a dramatic rescue saga and moral plea for stable marriage.
A special dispatch from Columbus reports a July gathering of Ohio Republicans including Senator Sherman General Garfield and Charles Foster. They chose General Wade as temporary chairman and fixed September 2 as the state convention date as they discussed campaign plans and economic issues.
Public indignation runs high after the murder of Joseph Boyer. Corbin and Mike Gordon were arrested today in New Albany and jailed in Jeffersonville. A post mortem examination is underway as fears of lynching grow tonight.
In Chicago the fire wrecked multiple structures with losses estimated at 12,000 to 15,000 dollars. Two men and a child were found dead under debris near Clark street while fireman Schwartz was badly hurt by a collapsing cornice. Three arson attempts were found during the blaze.
Advices from Washington state report Secretary Bristow's explanation of terms for the five percent landed bonds. Interest accrued to the date of emission and all subsequent interest will be borne by subscribers whose bids are accepted, to be calculated in all settlements with payment due at subscription or within three months. Bank of England discount rate noted as 2.5 percent.
Rév A L P Green D D LL D longtime Methodist leader dies at his son in law Thomas D s home in Nasnite after a long illness. He served as a Methodist leader, chaired the Book Committee, and was treasurer of Vanderbilt University. He was part of the committee that studied fraternalization with the Methodist Church after the Louisville conference. Burial planned for 2 o'clock today in Nasnite.
The piece recalls how pretty girls and gallant young men appeared as they stepped onto the Lincoln on a serene noon. After a day of music, swans, and aviaries, their return reveals tired, dusty faces and torn clothes seen as the spirit of their dream fading amid weary feet and lingering longing for another ramble next Sunday.
A disjointed column recalls a private wedding mockery with a rogue string band prank and press intrusion, plus a Worcester dog stunt and a Parisian admin warning on emigration. It also cites a London Standard report about Kissingen, a self-declared deed, and a mainland observer's claim of innocence.
73-year-old CW James of Cincinnati reports severe bladder and urinary tract illness described as spastic urethral stricture with kidney and bladder inflammation. He tried many medicines without relief, then used Radway’s Sarsa Parillian Resolvent Ready Relief and Regulating Pills, noting marked improvement in three days and now feeling well.
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