31 Jul 1871
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1871
Page
1
Apparent OCR fragments describe political notes, religious talks, a murder near Fort Gibson, Arkansas, a note on upcoming steamship service, and a Louisiana Supreme Court competency issue. Also mentions a rail accident with multiple fatalities and injuries, plus a mistaken reference to a city or official.
Reports from Cotomars and New York describe a railroad war as the Columbus Springfield and Cincinnati line begins tracklaying. Pan Handle Company vows to tear up rails, while other accounts detail a deadly ferry explosion, coroner inquest findings, and survivor testimonies about missing and injured passengers.
Secretary Boutwell orders a strict investigation into the Staten Island ferry Westfield boiler explosion at Whitehall slip. Reports from Bellevue Hospital list 24 bodies in coffins and 10 on slabs as of midnight, with overall casualties totaling fifty. Officials note crowded conditions and shattered forward sections after the blast, with many residents cared for by friends and families.
A fragment describes urgent examination of the condition of the re, noting delay avoidance and potential danger. It mentions Yok on York and a line of patients or items needing rapid assessment, with emphasis on safety and timely action.
South Carolina reports detail the Sub Ku Klux Committee led by Senator Scott and Representatives Stevenson and Van Trump arriving in Washington after a four week tour of the state. They investigated Ku Klux outrages, visiting Columbia and Union counties, where refugees fled violence. The account notes intimidation, killings, and threats against Republicans, with witnesses frightened and many Republicans resigning or fleeing.
The committee votes to hear testimony from several witnesses in Washington, but the proceedings are postponed and will not occur until the 20th. The delay involves three members and a few witnesses who were ready to testify.
A meeting yielded few attentive listeners as Mr Odger spoke to a group with several questionable individuals present, drawing little interest and leaving many attendees unmoved by the discourse.
Washington July 31 see ngere Badger Sanig ety dism frontier notes a tonnage duty of fifty cents per ton on admitted goods. Collectors doubt penalty and often refuse entry to collect tonnage, holding consignors liable for payment. Secretary Boutwell addresses question of feed charges and forfeiture claims.
R. B. ae and prominent citizen of Trenton Tennessee were implicated in a counterfeiting case. Prominent figures connected to the State Bank at Treasury faced inquiries. The report mentions a high-ranking wife and a captain, with a farmer from Lexington involved. Also notes the death of Mrs Lincoln in Hustoville, Mekais, last night from an unspecified cause.
In St Louis two men, Epply and Geo. Hmn, working for Captain Sn W toa deg sive sawmill near Mo, engaged after a dry set when a dispute escalated. Both drew revolvers and Haddleson was shot twice, reportedly fatally wounded, as Epply was killed.
The Steamer St Joseph ran aground near Able while en route from St Louis to Memphis and struck 3 feet at high water and eight feet of draft. River reports from Louisville say waters are falling with 4 ft 8 in at Portland bar and 4 ft 6 in at Evansville. Local packets idle. Bermuda freight to be reshipped on Mary Miller. City steamer to be completed.
The report notes opening day activity at multiple locations including Blofor New York Mills Williams 19c Tuscarora 18 Lonsdale ret Hills and Peacedale. A basis of 775 dollars is cited with raw material rates unreadable in places. The scene reflects buyers and sellers meeting despite unclear pricing and stock availability.
Special Dispatch reports Primpure on July 31 that the Pittsburg oil market remains quiet. Dealers attend to deliveries on contracts while crude and market figures appear dull. prices skim across regional quotes with scattered mentions of lower Creek and upper Creek valuations and notable holds at around 5 dollars per barrel in various listings.
Ludlow, Kentucky witnessed a local baseball game on Saturday between Ludlow clubs. The score finished 40 to 1 in favor of the Ludlow team, with enthusiastic players and spectators enjoying the high scoring contest.
Special Dispatch reports Pleasonton urged by trustees to resign with President Samson and two Columbian College professors under pressure over loyalty amid plans to spend 40090 dollars on campus improvements and align faculty with the Lex Cause. Boutwell will retain tax collection and refunds for the one-twenty-fourth of one percent capital tax on bankers and brokers.
Fe Semin Si Aote features in a quirky menagerie display with horses and various creatures. A featured event titled Beasts and Birds invites readers to observe the largest and the director’s notes at the museum.
The Persian Minister refutes famine and plague claims in Persia, noting poverty among the poor and food rations from the government. He says rumors of disinterment for food are impostor-driven by commercial agents, while cemeteries house the crowd seeking aid. France reports small municipal vote with siege rationales, Sevres porcelain works to reopen after Paris siege.
Protesters opposing Parliament granting an annuity to Prince Arthur plan a second gathering in Trafalgar Square after Hyde Park. Odegar, leading the movement, defies police ban and aims to address the crowd despite authorities’ prohibition.
A fragmentary tabloid style note mentions twenty five gamblers fined amid outrage on July 31. The text is garbled with stray letters and unclear details, but implies penalties totaling around 210 dollars and references a person linked to the event.
Public reports indicate the injured Syracuse defection members, previously wounded and briefly held, are recovering well. The detailed condition and circumstances remain unclear as officials provide limited updates.
San Francisco July 30 Corporal Matthew of the U S steamer St Marys orders Major JF son of the First Regiment to quell disturbances among Amador County miners. The incident occurred today and was described as very important.
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