17 Jul 1874
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1874
Page
1
Special Dispatch reports the new bridge over Whitewater at Harrison Ohio connecting Hamilton County, Ohio and Dearborn County Indiana fell last night at 1:80. The structure turned completely over and lies bottom-side up in the river with no injuries reported.
A brakeman of the New and Chicago Railroad fell from a car at Stines Ville and died at Bloomington. His arms were severed in the incident observed July 17.
A brief entry records an event on July 17 involving Siena with limited readable detail. The note mentions an individual or nickname Sr Lo Lo um and a single location reference to Siena, implying a local or organizational activity.
New York reports on Boss Tweed Be receiving improved residence arrangements and details how he occupies his daily hours. The item notes the political context surrounding Tweed’s confinement and the manner of his use of time while under observation.
Fragmentary text describes Dockery in a cryptic insurrection context with references to Manila, Manzanillo, and a U S government action. The passage is garbled, mentioning hosts, forts, and a possible transfer to Japan, but lacks coherent facts or dates for a solid summary.
Fragmented text describes plans by planters to form two regiments near Ae city, with references to fort cordons and army columns of 1,500 to 3,000, and mentions tail et property and Ae Base. The readability is limited and many details are unclear.
The International meet reports three events with two miles, four-oared boat race for $300, and other racing at Toronto. Saratoga results include Monmouth Park purse heats and times, plus Liverpool and Toledo meetings with horses, trainers, and winners.
A riot erupted yesterday as a faction demonstrated against authorities in the Central region. Police and bystanders reported injuries among protesters. officials urged calm while investigating the disturbance and its causes.
A major blaze in Galata, Constantinople, raged for about six hours and destroyed roughly two hundred houses before fire brigades gained control. The event impacted a densely populated area, with extensive property damage reported.
A dispatch from Lausanne reports the death of Rev. Mr. Goodrich, grandson of Noah Webster, the notable lexicographer. The brief notice confirms his passing in Switzerland and notes his lineage.
Steamships Sidonian Hammon and Denmark from New York arrived out. Europa also arrived from New York at Movine on July 16. Liverroon reports marine arrivals on July 14 to 16 with several steamers and routes noted.
Reports say M Magne has resigned while Bismarck recovers from a wound. The would be assassin Kullman removed from Kissingen to Würzburg. Havana dispatches note unrest with sporadic omece on skis and in the city. A large fire rages in Galate and a crew member case is noted. The Paris Berlin news mention French reactions to Bismarck’s escape. Admiralty Court awards $77,000 to Spray owners, $2,500 to Amerique. Gabriel timber wharf at Rotherhithe burned, thirty-five creosote tanks damaged, losses undetermined. Three sons injured in a separate incident.
Special Committee led by Grosvenor of Athens McCoy of Toss and Baker of Perry has prepared a circular to express and freight managers in Ohio. It seeks information on management and rates to aid a full report to the next General Assembly session. The panel will exhaust the subject and collect practical facts from testimony to guide possible legislation.
Washimeron July 17 Solicitor Wilsop with Detective Wood travels to New York to pursue inquiries into the safe burglary business. Bristow and the solicitor remain reticent about actions or public results as the Grand Jury weighs the case. Early reports suggest the burglary bears no connection to district affairs.
In Cuca on July 17 the group decided against pooling earnings and voted a ten percent advance to Southwestern points. Opposition among companies is removed, enabling higher rates. The association elected officers and formed committees including a seven member executive panel.
The examination dates for young men seeking Navy Cadet Engineer admission shift to September 15 16 and 17, replacing the prior window September 15 to 25. The competitive process follows the latest Congressional act permitting twenty five engineer cadets to be appointed annually.
The July morning in Banaroa New York started calm with light southwesterly air. By afternoon a fresh wind arose, suggesting a postponement or delay in plans tied to the day's schedule.
The International Workingmen Protective Association holds a secret General Convention aimed at promoting the welfare of workers and mutual cooperation. About 145 delegates attend, chiefly from New York, with 100 more expected, including J Montech of Chicago and J. W. secretary Hill of Portland, Oregon, serving as treasurer.
D C July 17 The Secretary of the Navy addressed a complimentary letter to Engiga T Spencer who acted gallantly during the Fortune capsizing on the coast of Mexico. He also commends boatswain Christopher Fowler for heroism and awards him a Medal of Honor.
About 600 Mennonites arrived in New York on July 14 to pursue plans to settle in the West, signaling a proposed migration move. The group, seeking new homesteads, underscores ongoing migration trends among Mennonite communities.
Additional river notes from New Orleans July 17 report light river traffic and dull business on the Great Republic and other packets. Weather is clear and pleasant with a river level a few inches down at Louisville and Cairo, several arrivals and departures listed with times and places, including Mercedury and Red Cloud.
July 17 market notes show receipts of 67 000 bushels and shipments of 70 000 while prices for No 2 red wheat and flour futures drift in a unsettled market. Hogs remain unchanged with 200 receipts.
New York noon report shows dull oats and bran values with mixed pork figures and rising bacon firmness. Coffee offerings steady to light with varied grades from Rio, Porto, and Damarara. Mills and refined products show modest activity and wide spreads on sugar, while cargoes and wholesale lots seek buyers.
Market activity remains subdued with minor fluctuations noted. Reports from Parker's Market show refined prices steady, with small differences in yearly rates. Local observers describe trading as calm, with no major shifts or unsettled quotes recorded.
The Republican Convention for the district of Randolph Wayne Fayette Union Franklin and Dearborn Counties met today. Gaining support from all three candidates, Gen Tom Brown was named Chairman, and Nominations were cast with Claypool Atkinson Reynolds and others on ballots. In the end Mr Claypool received the nomination by a narrow margin after three ballots and accepted with a pledges to work hard. the nomination was made unanimous later in the session.
Spectator notes a morgue scene in Paris after a person died by self harm. A beautiful young woman and a refined man lie among luxury items, their story unnamed, with public interest rising around the tragedy and questions of legal action.
The article surveys historical jury quirks and pressures from landlords Irish and English courts. It notes cases where verdicts favored defendants or betrayed bias, including clever disguises of incompetence and a range of curious juror behavior. It then shifts to French papers and Marshal Serrano, discussing potential recognitions and a proposed indemnity linked to France’s support for Carlists.
Harper's Weekly surveys the Paris Morgue from its grim early role to a redesigned modern facility. It notes its exterior isolation, glass-walled galleries, and the two main saloons where the dead are displayed and studied.
The Evening Post reports universal disapproval of the race hour at Saratoga. Commodore Brady notes crews still gamble on late start, crowds sleepy but persistent. Food shortages noted as the day progresses. A reception at Congress Hall drew a large crowd as President and attendees moved quickly. Latest Saratoga weather and race prospects suggest the event may proceed today.
Treasurer Spinner issues clarifications on redeeming National bank notes. Notes are not cancelled before sending to the Treasury for redemption. redeemed notes cancel in the Treasurer’s office. A five percent redemption fund must be deposited in legal tender notes to cover excess over the fund amount. Excess payments are not made in dindies. The Assistant Treasurer handles transfers of bank notes redeemable at full face value at the Treasury Department.
Mollie Holbrook Charlick re arrested in the city on Wednesday night. An application was made to Judge Lawrence for her release on a writ of habeas corpus. The assistant district attorney sought time to obtain an affidavit and detention under statute until Governor communication. The writ was withdrawn and she was held for Chicago officer arrival. Grand Jury adds three indictments against Guyer Charlick and Hugh Gardner, ex police commissioners, for election law violations.
Beotland secured the Elcho Shield at the Wimbledon meeting in England with Beotland taking first place, while land finished second or third. The Gray's Inn Benchers decided to omit the Kenealy inquiry to determine if he edits the Rag- Ligh meaik.
Philadelphia July 17 Christopher Wooster remains in custody after arrest on suspicion of complicity in a child abduction case.
The river is falling with Stinches and Capt Mulvehill seriously ill at Bellevue home after a past horse accident. Wharf activity is quiet while weather remains clear and warm.
Weather data from July 17 reported by the War Department Signal Corps to the Division of Telegrams and Reports. The record lists locations such as Corinne Utah Portland Bend and New Orleans with winds and clear conditions noted in a terse weather bulletin format.
The revised edition of Psychrock's Cyclopedia of American Literature, publisher T Ellwood Zell, updates from Duyckinck with comprehensive detail, careful editing, and up to date content. Steel portraits are praised and the work is described as published in superb style at low single-number prices.
The piece notes Holland with 315,316 well educated inhabitants has 1,604 booksellers 307 head press printers 98 printers 153 paper manufacturers and wholesalers 57 bookbinders 61 music sellers 45 print sellers and 10 type chart publishers. It claims no country matches this density of booksellers relative to population and mentions William Cullen Bryant to be honored by the Century Club with a vase celebrating his eighty years and literary life. The text also garbles several unrelated snippets about Southern Express Company Marion and Philadelphia.
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