28 Jul 1871
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1871
Page
1
A muddled fragment reports a storm in Chi with references to 18000 worth of windo w aero and bids by functionaries. It mentions Ex-Recorder Dumont, a Prince Scemidzo Jugad from Japan with twenty companions arriving in New and hints at plans to explore guine rele.
The brief notes political prospects surrounding Morton as regional interests discuss potential shifts. A short line gauge change is noted, with implications for transportation and commerce referenced in the same update.
A London dispatch reports a May 1 earthquake on Camiguin, five miles from Misamis, Cameroon? The level plain near Catarwin sank to form a 1,500 foot crater, engulfing 150 people. The eruption forced inhabitants to flee as stones and ash spewed skyward and later cattle and men were thrown by flames. The island's population, once 26,000, has all departed.
Fragmentary report from Louisville dated July 28 notes a change of tease measurements for Suk. The adjustment shifts from 5 feet to 4 feet 9 inches. Details on event, people, or organization are unreadable.
Special Dispatch reports in Conemeus dated July 23 that the Galion Gas Works is officially delicense d with a capital of $50,000. It notes the August 15 meeting of railroad men in town about the new depot.
July 28 report on anti Tammany activity notes rumors of infection and sensational tempers. Secretary Fish denies forthcoming information as a minister to France is mentioned in a broader historical description of Far Eastern and Pacific links. The piece weaves in Arab adventurers and colonial stakes in a long contest involving Sultans and island groups.
Fragmentary text references Cuban recruiting, a steamship owner awarded a baronetcy, and a letter from the Junta seen fifteen days prior. Mentions Montreal, Foun Craig, and a figure K Hlogh Allo linked to promoting national welfare by improving commercial communications.
A Rome dispatch reports Pope Pius IX addressed a deputation in the Academy urging Catholics to defend the church against ignorance and malice. The remarks touched on infallibility, noting it applies only to matters of founding the present with the past, and warned against bad faith in interpretation.
In Kansas City a fire is investigated with officials noting arson as the alleged cause. Details show diverse monetary figures and unclear units, signaling uncertain damage scope and contested claims surrounding the incident.
Feasting page recounts a murder near Byler Hill Townshene where Mary flinter and neighbor tied, home robbed, victim Edward Sansa found dead near the Delaware River. In St Louis a railway accident kills a child. also discussion notes New York Tribune item on yachts, costs, and repair cycles.
Baseball record lists innings and scores for a game between Eckfords and Athletics. The tally shows Athletics 6 and Eckfords 4 with partial inning entries and run counts across frames. Players are not clearly named but the lines indicate 6001001 2 6-4 final.
In Wasummoton on July 28 authorities seized distilleries as tax enforcement actions. The crackdown targets unpaid duties, with officials detaining equipment and interrupting production to recover state revenue. Local officials say further seizures are expected within the week.
Paris reports Favre resigns as Minister of Foreign Affairs handing the post to M. Gemland, a Brussels peace negotiator. The Assembly committee backs compulsory military service for men aged 20 to 40 with soldiers excluded from peace treaty provisions. Reimbursement asked for resulting losses.
Maprio reports the new Spanish Ministry resolved to suppress the Cuban insurrection at all costs, pledging to sacrifice lives and resources to restore order. The stance signals a hardline approach amid ongoing conflict.
Milwauger July 28. McMahon's Elevator at Jefferson Wisconsin adjoins buildings with an assessed value of 335000 dollars.
The river levels fall at Louisville with five feet on Port land bar and calm weather at 85 degrees. Ada Heisman from Cairo and Emma Floyd from Memphis arrive, the latter laid up. Gen. Lytle not at noon, Gen. Buell in and out on time. At Piersstine Monongahela rises slightly, Billy Parsons from Parkersburg to arrive tonight and return tomorrow. Water drawn from Pool No. 1 slackwater halted by rising river. weather cloudy with more rain likely.
A fragmentary passage argues tobacco smoking harms youth and society, exaggerating lunacy figures in France from 8000 to 60000 and claiming annual per‑head consumption of tobacco and broad social ruin. The text suggests early initiation taints health and maturity by first use.
The English Postal Treaty between the United States and Britain is signed and goes into effect October first. New money order offices will open next Monday with 38 in Illinois, 17 in Indiana, 54 in Ohio, and 18 in Pennsylvania. Kentucky war claims dispute pits Secretary Boutwell against General Belknap over half a million in payments. Ohio Republicans propose funding via voluntary member contributions to avoid old Democratic taxation.
Markets by Telegraph reports prices for wheat and canal freights, with mentions of small lots for New York and July trade notes. A chaotic discussion in Cheyenne ends with a directive to land a woman, while a Laramie Sentinel remark emphasizes orderly procedure and saving lives, reflecting stark social attitudes of the era.
Fragmentary OCR reveals a tale of a miller named Jacob Miller and others facing a trial where self-accusation and distant authorities are referenced. Dialog hints at punishment and moral lesson with lines about taking extra for the poor and a courtroom scene.
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