25 Jul 1872
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1872
Page
1
A partial archival dispatch fragment mentions D G Daly with a stray date and generic reference to archives, offering no clear event, place, or outcome due to missing context.
Fragmentary OCR notes report changes in government with references to a death and a minister. Mentions Washington July 25, new tax law, and draped offices in relation to a French Republic event. Unclear names and specifics hinder full comprehension but indicate an oblique political notice.
The Third Obie District Convention convened at 11 A.M. in Han ee the tes to order led by temporary president Major E G Ricker of Clermont. Delegates from all shapes gathered with prominent figures including William Millikin of Fayette and J L Martin of Clermont named to committees. A resolutions committee including Butler McClung Melish Clinton Madison Fayette and Warren was formed as the body recessed for a break.
A meeting was held in Raleigh regarding the New York Convent ion schedule. Participants discussed timing and venue plans likely to span a day or two with Syrn e as a potential site.
Six bids were opened for state printing. Nevins & Meyers of Columbus won most classes at an average 647.10 cents per 1000 ems for composition and 56 cents for press work. German printing went to Louis Heinmiller at 40 cents per 1000 ems for composition and 50 cents per 1000 words for translation. The Grant Club meeting is tonight with Ex Governor Dennison likely to be elected president. State committee reports strong club organization growth across the state.
A major blaze engulfed the Erie Railway Company carpenter and machine shops near Long Dock Jersey City last night. The brick two story complex, nine months old, housed expensive locomotives tools and patterns. Over five hundred workers were left idle as flames consumed three story store rooms and a six acre area. Authorities note possible causes include unbanked fires in the blacksmith shop and an oil barrel explosion.
General Rocha telegraphed from Mexico City that President Juarez died the night of the 18th from an apoplexy at 5 PM. Flags were ordered at half mast. Reports of Rocha’s forces advancing toward Potosi and Guadalajara’s status circulated as confirmation remained uncertain.
Governor Corona flees as state of siege at Matamoras ends. Four Americans, who departed yesterday for Monterey in a private conveyance, were robbed within ten leagues of the city, underscoring ongoing dangers in the region.
King Amadeus arrived in Santander to a festive welcome with decorated streets and large crowds. The royal itinerary includes Ferrol Crana Bilbas San Sabestion Pampeluna and Zeorrilia before returning to Madrid for the next phase of the tour.
In Lishom on July 24 the fortieth anniversary of Portugal's liberation was marked with suitable festivities reflecting official and public recognition of the historic event.
The Derby County Transcrip reports Pope County troubles as Judge May presides with witnesses for defendants in a county case. Subpoenas issued. remarks claim a ridiculous farce with armed men, a wagon sent to a station, and a posse led by Dodson and Williams.
The July 20 and July 25 entries record clear hot weather with a 96 degree temperature, a river rise of 5 inches, and stations in Cairo Anna and nearby locations noting the conditions. Names like Fea Garret and Bigmarck appear among scattered notes.
Fragmentary weather note reports light rain in places and a clear period. Forecast mentions a barometer reading around 88 and a rising river by about one foot. Tight OCR may obscure exact locations and times.
A patchwork of brief items mentions a child Estelle killed by a streetcar, questions over tax law violations, Erie Railroad naming Gen. A. Biven to a high post, questions over Vice Presidency, Nashvillians arrested for theft, a concert and other society notes. Also reports on Sonora ratifying a company charter and plans to sign treaties in Mexico, plus political outrages and a disputed tax act in South Carolina.
Fragmentary OCR lists towns including Adame West Union and Allen with date windows from September 11 to 27 across multiple counties such as Ashland Ashtabula Jefferson Athens and Fayette. Entries show event windows like Sept 24 to 27 and Sept 11 to 13 with unclear activities and locations.
The Brooklyn bout lasted one hour and fifteen minutes with the winner delivering loud cheers. The loser suffered a swollen left eye while the opponent endured lighter wounds, as spectators recalled the event from a July 23 Sun dispatch.
A Dayton Journal report describes an inquest into a fatal arsenic ingestion by a young woman. Witnesses include John Fechemtenn Booher, Torrence residents, and doctors Conklin and Davis. The jury adjourned to resume with more testimony and a verdict expected tomorrow morning.
The writer mocks daily journalism's pretensions and fashion, likening it to children playing at swords with paper hats. The piece reflects on the tone and vanity of contemporary writers and readers, calling out envy and whimsy in the age.
A partial readable clipping recalls a Pittsburg Dispatch entertainment night marked by interrupted readings and unfolding scenes. The text references a man under moments grace and reactions from ladies, with a vague mention of Arden and shifting emotions during the program.
A garbled fragment references an inventor and a spy, mentioning a sage tale about a cow's tail and a family. The text is unreadable enough to suggest a cryptic, wry note rather than a full report.
The Third Ohio District Convention at Lovejoy, Ohio, on July 25 adjourned after violent thunderstorm moved the meeting to the Methodist Church. John M. Millkin was chosen president with officers from each county. John Quincy Smith won the Republican nomination for Congress on the first ballot. A. G. McBurney and Thos. M. Lewis contested, then Lewis and Stevens were withdrawn in favor of Smith, who spoke briefly thanking the delegates. Col. R. M. Moore was named District Elector by acclamation, with speeches by Gen. A. W. Dean and Ren. Butterworth. The Anna convention named M. J. Inscoe for State Senator and the Eighteenth Illinois District Camp noted similar actions.
Special dispatch notes farmers anxious about rain ruined wheat harvest prospects. Champaign County Normal School starts July 2 and the Champaign County Fair opens September 24, touted as the largest yet. National Camp Meeting runs August 8 through 18 with 115 tents and 150 cottages, two tabernacles, boarding tents, and Pan Handle rail excursion plans to move 1,000 tickets or more to rally clubs.
At Satory today three of the Communists found guilty of taking part in the Rue Haxo hostages massacre were shot. One condemned man shouted A bas la Commune as he stood ready, while the other two cried Vive la Commune after the sentence.
River conditions report Monongahela rising slowly with channel obstruction noted. Browneville shows a small rise to 74 feet. The Alice Brown sunk on the Leamee Bais the prior night, valued at $75,000, with Brown signaling plans to refloat today as water levels rise about two inches per hour.
Market report shows flour prices firming while wheat remains scarce and higher. Wheat quotes around 135 dollars for No 2 red and bids around 72 for white, with corn quiet and oats dull. Hogs and other items show limited activity as markets digest minimal changes.
Special market dispatch from Pressures, Pennsylvania notes a quiet oil market with prices holding around 3.75 for refined products and crude at 12.40. Spot, August and September futures show little movement as steady demand and supply concerns persist.
Fragmentary note from Utica Hersia about Schuyler and common parlance, referencing nobility and innate humanity in vague terms.
The Thirteenth District Republican Convention in Ohio unanimously nominated Lucius P. Mersh of Muskingum County for Congress and Irene Smacker of Licking County for Elector, while endorsing national and state platforms. The gathering was large and enthusiastic.
The Journal de St. Petersburg reports an imperial decree dismissing Catacazy from the diplomatic service. It states the pamphlet about Fish was published without the knowledge or will of the Imperial Government.
Fire ravaged the Catholic Female Protectory in Westchester County early today causing extensive damage with losses around 160000. Separate Erie fire in Jersey City is tallied near 2000000 with other incidents including Allison works and Bowen events noted in scattered reports.
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