21 Jul 1863
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1863
Page
1
City notices call for sealed proposals with details unreadable in fragmented OCR. The text lists Norris R Norton as clerk and references bid submissions and likely construction or services, but specifics are obscured.
A special correspondence recounts a provost marshal’s deep capture by rebels and a bold crossing. Deserters seek refuge with Union forces while Lee’s army attempts a river crossing, fueling hopes for favorable, bloodless outcomes amid ongoing conflict.
A long excerpt discusses American and British topics from a New York Evening perspective. It references Prince and Princess of Wales, fashion, and a sensational Walkley case, blending social observations with foreign intrigue and press chatter. The piece also notes improvements in everyday tools, such as axes, plows, and steam engines, in a scattered montage of curiosities.
The text discusses early coinage across civilizations, noting Lydia as the first to mint gold and silver, with Greeks later adopting coinage. It references ancient standards, weights, and the spread of metal-based currency, plus a tangential narrative excerpt involving a Texan and military scenes.
A shortened excerpt reflects Sir Edward Bulwer Lytton on the true physician facing death and suffering. It argues that genuine healers feel solemn obligations beyond mere technique, warning that households suffer when doctors lack conscience and dedication to their art.
A garbled collage mentions Port Hudson, Brigham Young, Garibaldi, Vicksburg, and a Turkish bath in Boston. The text intertwines notes on Mormon tribute, siege imagery, and scattered historical references with unclear context or structure.
The Tribune sketches John A. Andrews leader of the New York riot. About 35, with a shaved beard and Virginia Negro accent, he has a cut temple and a history of crime in the ward. He lived with a colored woman Josephine Wilson. a court case involves a broken house at 118 Osten Street and a wife and family forced to flee.
Four stories recount Dr Deimos a Presterian minister in Scotland aged sixty with absent mindedness and feeble world sense. One son a future minister is described as mischievous and crabby, quarrels erupt over a hen theft, and a severe punishment leads to a bleak scene of contemplation and a killing. The tale moves through tension and tragedy as authority, family life, and moral aftermath unfold in the manse.
A Milwaukee letter dated the 14th describes a savage attack near Salter’s house. Mrs Salter was assaulted while Mr Salter was away, and the assailants fled after finding the threshold with a dead body. A few fires were set and the residence was found damaged.
A man named Gould was scalded to death in a teak fire incident. The tragedy occurred as flames spread rapidly, ending Gould’s hopes in the blaze.
The excerpt reports a complex estate division with widow’s annuity valued at 125000 and wife’s legacy of 200000, leaving 75000 to be charged as contingent on future events. It also references a Baron’s pursuit anecdote and a bustling Boulogne scene with a curious human specimen observed by heirs.
An account details Henri Heinneken born in Labeck who spoke at ten months and learned the Bible by rote by twelve. By fourteen months he knew both Testaments and by two years mastered ancient history. His precocity is described alongside a gifted boy from Lawson and Danville.
A fragmented poem recalls distant mountains and a vast still lake. The speaker compares quiet people to Alps and clouds, noting depth that surrounds yet remains unseen. The piece frames perception as a steady, silent presence amid shifting imagery.
Fragmentary text describes an excavation site with a 25 metre rotunda and an ice palace show. Mentions opera house restaurant and tourist access to a grotto with fixed admission. Details are incomplete and unclear.
Editors praise the enduring allure of Pompeii while fans express admiration for the faithful revival. The feature notes the work’s historical scope and the lasting impact on readers and scholars alike.
Fragmentary passage discusses bank safety and lending, noting small capital banks as safer for moderate sums while very large banks are viewed as risky depositories for large sums. It reflects early monetary opinions and public finance concerns, with references to debt tolerance and demandable deposits.
The passage asserts that people should lead change amid unrest and revolt, warning against suppressing seditious feelings. It emphasizes government action to address symptoms of civil unrest and avoid fueling further resistance.
Fragmentary report discusses Cravens and Morgan with reference to Indiana and Ohio. It questions loyalties and political maneuvering while asserting Cravens is loyal and courageous in the district. The text is incomplete and lacks clear event details or dates.
The London correspondent to the New York Evening Post notes a trend shift in female hair design. Ladies eschew conventional long waves for a more lifted, straight back look with tape or golden bands. This quiet revolt marks a new preference in hairstyle among younger and older women alike.
A mosaic OCR fragment discusses plants and animals, mentioning Bowes and a small vine needing support. The text is garbled with unclear context and missing coherent facts or events.
A damaged OCR fragment from a maritime page hints at a shipboard incident or inquiry. Readable bits reference a crew, a panel, and possible safety questions, but exact names, dates, and outcomes are obscured by garbled text.
Readable lines mention large mouths, Ben and New, Peabody's, and a group. Details are incomplete, with unclear subjects and associations. The fragment hints at persons or items linked to Peabody's and New, but carries no coherent event or clear names.
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