22 Jul 1872
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1872
Page
1
A string of front page items notes a dead unknown man found by a tree near East St. Louis, plus reports of crop damage in Alabama, arrests in Spain, robberies, ship arrivals, and various local incidents across Illinois and neighboring states. Names include Delos Devoe and others. multiple violent events and investigations are listed.
A special dispatch reports leading colored men in Wasuiscox, July 22, refuting Greeley backed views. They will not advise colored voters to support Greeley, with most favoring Grant or another candidate. Letter outlines that railway postal car pay increases cited by Greeley papers are unfounded. Langston cites Sumner position that he cannot advise colored men to vote for Greeley.
Special Dispatch from Ashland Ohio reports a large enthusiastic gathering as Republicans organize a Grant club to aid the campaign. Speakers include Judge Bushnell and John W. Sutherland of Missouri who notes party splits and predicts Missouri backing Grant. Young Republicans leader Geo B Smith pledges support. the meeting ends in cheers.
Special dispatch from Greene County Ohio reports Xenia’s colored community will hold a grand jubilee on August 1 to ratify the nomination of Grant and Wilson. Speakers include Judge William Lawrence of Bellefontaine and Hon John Little of Xenia. A private letter from Hon John Sherman indicates active campaign participation. First wood chopping in the Greeley camp set for Saturday August 3, with prominent speakers still to be named. Republican primary elections occur the same day drawing a large audience from a small dissenting group.
New York report notes Gratz Brown departing for travel to lieutenants and a September tour through New York. A Republican crowd quiver resigns as Wallsee steps aside for Grevicy amid party unease. Blair on Long Island is also mentioned as the political scene shifts.
A letter from W C Loowilr, former overseer and now superintendent of the Cleveland House of Refuge, condemns Superintendent Gleeson and his system, alleging cruelty and vice toward children. Gleason replies in a card published today.
A cryptic note from the Rhode region references a two-thirds threshold and a steep decline, prompting officials to review procedures and public responses amid ongoing debates about governance and strategy.
A wagon at a family picnic slid down an embankment of about one hundred feet. Most occupants jumped clear but Mies Karue and Mrs Cavers were injured. Karue suffered head, arm, and leg injuries while Mrs Cavers sustained bruises. The team horses faltered in foggy conditions as the wagon halted partway down.
London Observer reports from Geneva that a substantial and liberal damages award by the Board of Arbitration could improve relations between England and the United States. If the damages are trivial, the prospect is a dangerous stir of ill-feeling in America.
In New York on July 22 a letter to the World suggests Marehal McMahon would accept the French presidency if Thiers resigns or dies. Paris trade stands still with thousands of shops vacant for rent amid a monetary crisis as Thiers' supporters desert him.
Geneva July 22 as reports reach here the arbitration fleet has taken up the Florida privateer case and is now considering the matter. The proceedings are described as a work of the arbitrators with the involved parties awaiting a decision.
A long report covers an industrial education talk by Mr Brace on New York schools and job placement for graduates, highlighting an institution that sent 2200 youths to honest work in the West and praising reform efforts. It also describes a burglary at the Allegheny Observatory where the great telescope glass was stolen, jeopardizing Langley’s observations and the observatory’s work.
The S Herald dispatch reports Captain Norton of the Pioneer met Secretary Fish in New York. Norton refused to acknowledge Cuban officer status for Norton, revealed seizure of the Pioneer at St Marie Haiti after cargo sale under the name Resolute. Register split, half sent to Minister Bassett, half kept by Norton for US authorities. Pioneer has not hoisted US flag since sale and overhauled four miles offshore. Fish urged compliance with authorities. Norton declined to lower the Cuban flag, asserting release by armed US forces is forthcoming.
Dispatch independent report states the Democratic Journal will be retitled under a new name. The Stetesman proprietors retain independence while preparing to publish a Democratic morning paper imminently.
Special dispatches report river traffic from Port Tarascon Louisville and return via Exaneville and Cincinnati with multiple boats and barges moving at dawn and morning hours. Weather remains mostly cloudy and warm with the river rising two feet since Saturday and continuing to rise slowly.
Constantine Keren and Fred Kroenlein of St. Louis drowned near Creve Coeur Lake on Sunday. Keren attempted a rescue. both men vanished. Keren's body recovered. Keren leaves two children and Kroenlein four. He carried $5,000 in insurance. © Charles Mo.
An OCR fragment notes Pittsburgh has two inclined plane railways. It mentions the Mt Oliver incline with a length described as one seven poster and twenty-frc, and another incline with lengths listed as twelve at the base and fifteen at the latter, suggesting measurements of thirty- Sechests and related details.
A fragmented OCR item mentions a sequence of unclear words and names. The readable portions point to a brief local notice or column snippet with no clear event, person, or organization identifiable for a fuller summary.
Joaquin Milter at Niagara hosts a flamboyant stranger in full Mexican costume with gold ornaments touring Goat Island and Falls. Spectators dubbed him Ballsto Feacote or Jack, as crowds buzzed about his origin and purpose while provoked by curious sitters from Boston. A dispute over river sources and questions about barefoot living add to the odd roadside vignette.
A leading Democrat formerly of Indiana now in Illinois declares support for U S Grant. He argues no Democrat among 3,000,000 voters is worthy and denounces endorsing Greenley, insisting there is no alternative for true Democrats but to back Grant, pledging to explain his action to the people of the state.
A fragmentary notice describes the Go West Club formed by discharged Union soldiers and sailors planning to attend a convention. They pledge to support General Ulysses S Grant and vice president candidate Schuyler Colfax, aim to travel to Pittsburgh, and discuss burying the Democratic ticket though the text is garbled.
A long portrait of Augusta Ada Byron Lovelace and her descendants, tracing the Byron lineage from Lord Byron to Augusta Ada Kyron and Lord Lovelace, detailing personal triumphs and scandals. It covers Ada’s education, talent, and marriage, the couple’s finances, and the tumultuous fate of their son Oakiam, culminating in a reminder of the Byron lineage’s enduring notoriety.
The Times dispatch reports four incorporations including Mohawk Land Bank of Cincinnati with capital, Cement Felting Company of Cincinnati with 25000, and Cabinet Makers Union of Portsmouth Ohio with 25000. A man named Manly died after a quarrel with his wife, alleged poisoning. Liberal Republicans circulate a call for a Greeley and Brown club, listing 150 signatures, but the list shows duplicated pages and many dubious or unfamiliar names.
Special dispatch reports a man named Fear robbed of 400 dollars and beaten, taken to town in a bloodied wagon by Taylor and Wickers. The assailants were arrested as a mob gathered, threatening violence before the victim’s condition stabilized. The crowd’s anger cooled after the man survived.
In Mapaio on July 22 a large sum of money was found on a prisoner tied to the attempted assassination of the king. The conspirators are viewed as instruments of a political plot. The king had been warned anonymously that his life was in danger. During the attack a clash occurred between the would be assassins police and the royal escort. The king desired to participate but was blocked. The parties are believed to be the same as those who killed General Prim.
Pirtauteo July 2 a boiler at Price's Foundry exploded killing a twelve year old lad named Moore. His skull was crushed and both legs mashed. The building suffered severe damage as most workers began their shift and escaped miraculously. Aggregate coal shipments listed by destination include Cincinnati Louisville St Louis Baton Rouge and totals.
Saratoga N Y July 22 Harvard's impeachment case was opened for the managers. Counsel for the prosecution outlined charges against Barnard's accuser and exposed the central allegations as the trial progresses.
Reports from Mont Toomeny and Mepais note hot clear weather as river levels rise and fall. Barges and packets like the Pink Warble, Lady Lee, Belle Vernon, Fleetwood, and Chesapeake transit upriver and down with cargoes of cotton ties, produce, and potatoes. Local weather, boat movements, and arrivals such as Charmer and Shannon are recorded, with frequent references to falls and lifts in river depth and salinity.
Special Dispatch reports Dayton authorities affirmed the rape conviction of Win Blackbare. The judge overruled themotion for a new trial, sentencing him to three years at Columbus. Separately, a man who died after heat exposure July 10 was identified as Daniel Inigan of Cincinnati, with city authorities handling burial.
Special dispatch reports an unknown man found dead three miles from Caledonia, Bellefontaine area. The cause of death is not yet known, and identifications are pending. Local authorities investigate circumstances surrounding the mysterious discovery.
July 22 report from Loxpox notes the steamer Jucca was burned on Saturday. Arrivals include vessels named Wisconsin City of London Italy America and Silesia in Eastrort Mg. Damage is estimated near twenty thousand dollars.
A surface collapse near the Baltimore shaft of the Wilkebarre mine in Scranton Pennsylvania swallows a house occupied by two families. Only two young girls remain buried, the mine being idle at the time of the incident.
Two young men entered the rear laundry on Race Street yesterday afternoon, fled with five dollars from the till, and escaped. Police have not apprehended the suspects. Temperance Society of Dayton plans a Day intact excursion to Philadelphia tomorrow at 11. Fare round trip is $2.2, tickets at Clarkie Co. James Alexander, accused of brutally assaulting a white woman, had his case continued to tomorrow in Police Court and was committed to default at bail.
Eyewitness accounts from Lynchburg papers describe a deadly flood along the James River. A mother and two children escaped a rising current to cling to a bridge abutment as trees and debris surged around them. A young girl was swept away in the chaos and lost to the waters.
Jacob Holmans and wife transfer Lot 442 for 3310 feet from Clark corner. Ellen N Strait sells grantor interest to Laura B Hollister for 10200. H V Koll sells Lot 25 by 200 feet on heatsee Marshall Ave east of Cole rail. J W Seddwise to Patrick Sullivan Lot 21 by 86 feet on Main Street east of Burges Street. Ward pays 1050. G W Baker and Co to George Crain part of Terwillager subdivision in Montgom. J Montgomery and wife to H B Ban Lot 41 Morris Smith subdivision. Cemetery to A H Mitchell Lot 8 in section 8 totaling 5251 sq ft for 1485.90 dollars. H A Bowman and wife to E W Cireen Lot 45 40 feet east side Gilbert Ave north Court St for 325. Henry Garst and wife to Mary A Kennett Lot 41 44-100 by 100 feet north side of Kew Street west of Elm Street Walnut Mids. Pia F Uinman and heirs to John at 6 by 250 feet east side Beech 170 feet south Street in Avondale for 3600. S P Bowles wife to Jacob Lous Lot 404g 25 feet north side Water Street 110 west of Washington Street in Harrison for 300.
A 19th century advertisement touts English Crown machinery oil as superior for press use. It claims long lasting protection, reduces wear, and offers liberal trade discounts through George P. Rowell & Co., agents at 41 Park Row, New York.
Special dispatches report slow rise of Menon River to 7 feet 4 inches at Greensboro and a fall to 6 feet at Browneville with Clarion River high. Coal fleet dents noted. several boats stranded or sunk on Little Yellow Creek and at Cable's Eddy. Sums of coal moved by Sam. Parker and barge Lyste left Saturday for Cincinnati. Julia and Granite State arrived or departed as crews expect river rise to bring coalboat traffic soon.
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