28 Jul 1870
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1870
Page
1
Disjointed notes report Potter Palmer the merchant prince of Chicago preparing to marry in a few days. Other items reference Scots and Danish arrivals, census projections for Western cities, and a Chicago Circuit Court action from Tuesday amid postwar era turmoil.
A damaged fragment describes healthy growth by four or five. The text mentions the base of the stem, worm damage, and the fall of 1868, with unclear context and several garbled terms. It references a great scene or note near the end, but specifics remain unreadable.
King William of Prussia arrived at Mayence as Paris reports humanity toward prisoners. France tests Bismarck with a secret treaty claim while German losses rise and French forces claim gains. An American legion rumor circulates amid Spain’s Carlist setback and French prime minister's call on bishops about infanticide risk in battle narratives.
A lively 1870 travel column recounts a Cincinnati to New York Erie Railway journey. The writer praises the sleeping-coach comfort and speed, notes scenic mountain curving and cooling air, laments a missed lunch, and sketches New York harbor scenes, with a Canary loss aboard and a brief update on Gideon J. Tucker taking over the New York Daily Democrat while Brick Pomeroy expands his weekly.
The article recounts a baseball game on Union Grounds where the Red Stockings were defeated by the Philadelphia Athletics. It notes crowd quietness after the loss, umpiring criticism of John Boake, and details the score and linescore. It also comments on postgame plans and disputes over balls and plays, plus a long humorous essay on piano music as a public nuisance.
Amusement notices describe Sugar and Gayionp's troupe at Wood's offering an entirely new programme with variety and originality. The bill features lively dancing burlesque and songs by Robert Tyrell and others, plus a flute solo by Johnny Arms and a strong cast. The audience is assured of first class entertainment with appealing selections and witty burlesque.
Washington personals in Cincinnati Times describe Fernando Wood of New York as a tall, polished figure in the House of Representatives. The piece praises his dignity, wit, and social ease, contrasts him with other Democrats, and notes public intrigue about his character, while recounting a case of cruel treatment of an orphan near Philadelphia.
A Shirley Dare writs excerpt critiques trader unions and gender bias, arguing women laborers face low pay and harsh hours. It analyzes ready-made garments, costs of materials, and shop setups near Broadway, proposing fair wages, improved hours, and shop-led production to uplift needlework workers. The piece notes possible legal opinions on elections and labor policy.
A historical table explains yard and foot measurements to determine acres. It lists varied widths and lengths where certain dimensions yield one acre, guiding farmers in assessing land plots. Names of places or persons are not given. the focus remains on measurement rules and practical farming use.
Joint Committee of the Great Industrial Exposition met at the Chamber of Commerce. The Building Committee reported the new building ready for roofing and recommended wall whitening of the old building for a natural wool color. Subcommittee on Classification outlined classes for machinery, tobacco, fabrics, furniture, silk, clothing, paints, meats, and more, with detailed subheads and items.
A compact biographical sketch traces Michael Blumendoerfer born October 1821 in Massikhofen Upper Austria. It follows his restless youth across Europe, marriage in Hanover, involvement in Schleswig-Holstein politics, exile, escape from Celle imprisonment, then emigration to America. In Bremen he sold rat-traps, later moving to the United States where he becomes a neighbor favorite and eventually is remembered as a patriot who helped celebrate Washington’s birth in 1861 amid a volatile artillery scene.
A letter received by the Little Miami Railroad baggage master recounts a passenger riding from Columbus to Xenia then Freeport, leaving an umbrella on a coach and later realizing the loss. The text also mentions a meeting with Dr. Bruehl and a sewing fair, with a note about General Sigel and William sending aid to Prussia.
Report from Coyington details an early morning accident at the Liwmeswee Bain site near Ninth Lewisburg where floors collapsed, walls remained intact, and workers witnessed a rumbling crash reaching Ninth and Rasell streets. No injuries confirmed amid ongoing confusion and hoax allegations.
A man on Patterson Street near Elm died after a night of drinking. doctor cites a congestive chill. In Newport a buggy mishap on Harris Street led to a minor scuffle when a revolver was drawn. A hog dispute over a pet hog ends with a $5 judgment and costs for Mr Johnson.
A resident of Carthage reports that a patient escaped from the insane asylum yesterday and returned to the neighborhood. Local authorities are seeking further information and are on alert for additional incidents.
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