19 Jul 1870
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1870
Page
1
A distorted itemized update notes moved North by the President, Don Carlos expelled from France, Rome evacuation, and confirmation of a massacre in Pekin. A boiler-house fire causes vacancies and injuries. several workers are reported unharmed.
Reports from Paris and Munich describe Prussian readiness and French moves in the Franco Prussian War. Messages cite Jérôme, troop positions near the frontier, and potential declarations of war while Paris issues prudence among civic authorities.
In Monroe North Carolina a 13 year old girl murdered her infant and the child’s father before taking her own life. The case details show the girl wandered after the act while authorities searched for the missing baby. The discovery revealed a gruesome scene described by the men who found the body.
The Providence Journal reports results from city experiments using a glass mounted thermometer. In a house with open windows the reading was 90.2 degrees, outdoors in shade six feet high 96 degrees, and in the sun the thermometers soared to 105 degrees. The article notes the rise surpassing the usual temperature of nearby areas.
A chaotic scene near Filth Street as women bathing were harassed by a mob. A frightened man, accompanied by Editha the Princess, was accosted by eight to ten youths who shouted threats and attempted to subdue him. The matron intervened and rescued the intruder, echoing threats of retaliation.
A brief note describes a peculiar swimmer nicknamed the man‑fish near bathers, detailing his unusual technique and a recent performance. It notes an upcoming appearance with his son, who is also skilled, promising another exhibition.
James Fisk Jr amused Erie office crowd with a humorous presentation. He joked about absenting himself and then accepted a purse of 34 dollars, presented by Peter, making him the richest man in the Erie office.
Fragmentary notes describe continuing combat and strategic tensions amid unclear frontline movements. References to troops, leaders, and regions remain uncertain, but convey ongoing hostilities and contested areas as authorities seek updates.
Special correspondence praises Indiana congressman John M. Orth, detailing his long public service begun in 1863, noting his education at Gettysburg College, law career in Indiana, multiple terms in Congress, and roles on the Foreign Affairs Committee and Private Land Claims. The tribute emphasizes his leadership, honesty, and popularity as a stump speaker and reformer.
In a Phrenological Journal piece readers confront fashion trends such as back hair shaving and elaborate chignons. The author condemns waterfalls and other hairstyles as unfeminine, predicting lawsuits over modesty and lamenting women’s styling choices while naming several readers like Lauraay and Florence N Hamilton.
A crowded theater night features a Minstrels troupe at Wood's Theater with four entertainers and a tenor ensemble, while the Red Stockings vs Harvard game ends 20 to 17 amid pitching shifts and a hot July evening. Notes on heat distress and sunstroke victims describe widespread suffering among the poor, with several deaths and hospitalizations reported in Cincinnati and surrounding areas.
Charles Ulrich the celebrated counterfeiter formerly convicted in the United States Court and Ohio Pen for twelve years attempted an escape last Saturday morning. Watchmen and conspirators, including Ulrich, aided by tools and disguises, planned the breakout, with motives tied to lucrative denominations and a lasting crime spree.
A fragmented OCR passage references payments to sub agents and salaries dating from 1857 through 1869. The readable portion hints at financial items and unpaid balance aspects, but specific names, places, dates, or totals are unclear, yielding a sparse, partial notice.
Survivors preparations for a reunion tomorrow with transportation arranged to convey them to the camp. Details are limited in the fragment but indicate a planned gathering and onward travel.
Elies McQuilling, a mechanic, reportedly left Milford Indiana near Decatur County and was later found drowned near the steamer Andie. Several others perished or were seriously injured in the incident.
The Joint Committees of the Board of Aldermen held a meeting concerning Halreads and Taw. They considered a plan to rebuild Vine Street with a double track to improve traffic, seeking a majority decision on the project.
The new reading rooms of the Cincinnati Episcopal Church Guild in the Sunday school department of St. Paul’s Church on Fourth Street between Main and Walnut were opened in the evening with a modest ceremony and gathering.
A fragment notes Benn d Greene and A D Bullock forming a committee to oversee leave actions for an institution yesterday. Limited readable details mention their roles and the procedural context without names of the institution or further outcomes.
A large gathering of Germans and sympathizers met at Turner Hall to endorse Prussia in the war. Judge Stallo presided, resolutions praised King William and German unity, and a telegram of support to Prussia was read. The event included fund raises for soldiers’ widows and orphans and an executive committee was appointed. The Daily Union prayer meeting followed with hymns, prayers, and scripture readings led by Rev. Atkinson.
Proceedings in Regular Session last night with President Ferry presiding. A printing contract with Baldwin & Co for the coming year was approved. A report on school lots and stoves and furnaces for next year was discussed and adopted. A law committee report questioned legality of a recent annexation affecting Twenty of clded Twenty-third and Twenty-fourth Wards. A special order concerning a public building and Tenth District 5 house was debated and approved. Superintendent vacancy discussions followed with committee input, no postponement.
Fragmented report notes a boy-murderer Peter Blimm slated for trial in Burlington as well as a discharged woman deemed not lunatic. It mentions a water well at Main Street being dug deeper and a family lauded for long workdays, with a boast about a remarkable US family.
A fragmentary notice notes officers involved and a late Sunday event. mentions names Thacker, T. Davie, F. J. Acorpsst and a "worthy young man" with a dated reference. Details are incomplete but imply a local incident or reputation matter reported in a concise police or court context.
The readable text hints at a comparison of population growth and livestock numbers, mentioning sheep goats and cattle. It references countrywide waste and population increase, with unclear specifics on place or source. The fragment suggests data on agricultural production and animal counts but lacks full details.
The committee member Galet Etienne Charles Antoine Thassilo clarifies that he is not the King of Spain, addressing public confusion about royal lineage and title claims.
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