03 Jun 1876
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1876
Page
1
Warren Fisher testifies to defend Mulligan, arguing character and reputation support. The testimony centers on Mulligan’s conduct, credibility, and positive community impact presented to the court.
The Kentucky Episcopal Diocese convention approves a canon creating a Board of Missions, splits the state into four convocations Carrington Louisville Lexington and Paducah, and passes related measures. A vote of thanks to Bishop Smith and city papers is recorded, with adjournment to morning services and plans for future readings to explain resolutions.
June reports cloudy weather and falling river levels at Wellsburg with 8 feet in the canal and 6 feet on the falls. A tow boat named Chorge Roberts reportedly lost a man overboard near Wellsburg, Michael Week gone missing. Other vessels including C K Peek and Eagle set to sail to St Louis and hunting plans advance. A death by suicide is noted at the Short-line depot when Power jumped from a wharfboat.
Fragmentary report shows Daniel Webster's Marsh field estate sold yesterday for 5500 dollars. Other items mention Dr Pe of Geneva accepting the Buropesche Dower at Ten and a trotting mare with times near 2 14. The text also notes disturbances near Campo with Indians and Westerners, a Kerr destination outbreak, and testimony by Strauss from Zanevania.
Parameile and Arey, figures in Agriculture, engage in a debate on farming policy. The discussion touches on agricultural signals and services, with references to Sohan Bassler and the Signal Service.
A brief weather bulletin from Washington D C dated June 3 notes rising temperatures earlier with a chance of cooler westerly winds later. It mentions possible local strengthening and unsettled conditions but keeps specifics minimal.
A historical report details the Lightning Express reaching Ogden from Omaha in twenty four hours with a run from Evanston to Ogden in seventy nine minutes. The service operated at high speeds, averaging forty four miles per hour over the Union Pacific, and caused dust and exhausted passengers.
Special Dispatch reports the Kerr Committee plans a rehearing of Green this afternoon as Black Burn of Kentucky returns to New Orleans on Speaker’s orders to secure a Republican-free majority. The Judiciary Committee debates Blaine papers refusals with Mulligan and other witnesses slated for 2 pm inquiry into the Northern Pacific.
The House Judiciary Committee convened at 10 o clock to review fans letters and sub committee refusals to disclose papers from Mulligan. By 12 35 the panel remained in session behind closed doors with no decision reached as the matter was postponed to Tuesday. The Kerr investigation by the Expenditures in the War Department was postponed until Monday to allow an effort to close the inquiry.
A dispatch from Madison Florida reports a belt made in the Republican convention with United States Senator Conover and Representatives Purman and Walls presiding. Conover was nominated for Governor and Lew for Lieutenant Governor, while no delegation would go to Cincinnati. Governor Stearns remains the leading figure of the regular convention, renewing an old feud with Conover.
June 3 in Berzig reports the Powers have paused action on the rira memorandum for several days to await a clear indication of the new Turkish Government's policy and ability to maintain power.
New York on May 3 reports loans at 813200 dollars and a specie rise of 120300 dollars. Deposits increase to 2217900 and circulation declines 115400 with a reserve uptick of 2051. Western Union stock has advanced on intimations that the company will declare next week a dividend of one cent per share.
In Easton on June 3 Moses Schug died after a family poisoning. The coroner's inquest continues and confirms arsenic as the poison used. Coffee reportedly contained enough arsenic to kill many people. The theft involved money from the house while government bonds and other securities remained untouched.
In St. Albans on June 3 a report fragment notes a man named Charles Mra facing an unspecified matter. Details are incomplete, with key names and actions obscured in the OCR.
Market notes show wheat at 81.03 percent cash or duty, corn firm around 435 cents, barley strengthening to 56.57 cents, oats and other grains varied with receipts near 218,000 and 450,000 in sales. Pork and beef prices steady to heavy, Western mixed grain and wool demand high with coal steady. Major centers include Milwaukee and Western markets with multiple price points and cash demands noted.
Pittsburg reports a subdued oil market with lighter shipments and weaker prices. Booey shows 14 ldke ttle weaker with light strings rated to orene. Salam Oil City holds at $230 with 275 immediate ment. Tidnevte markets steady near $290 while Titusville sees $220. Philadelphia market remains quiet at crude price around $40.
The marriage of Henry McCormicks and Sarah Greathouse, both colored, occurred Thursday at the Robert Street colored church with friends gathering at a nearby house. A fatal accident marred the day when a two story bus toppled injuring a man named Bill Lumpkin. his remains were reportedly collected. Other items note land sales, a pauper’s coffin request, and Mr. Wm Stopf’s silver wedding with Maennerchor participation.
The article details Catholic parochial schools in Chicago serving about 29 institutions and thousands of children, reports revival at Second Baptist Church Newport, and notes various ecclesiastical actions. It covers British policy on a new Northern India diocese, pensions for Dr Hall, centennial missionary gifts, and unified church movements in Canada and Scotland. It lists local incidents, storms, lightning hits, and court actions, including probate administrator appointments and civil cases, with brief notes on notable sermons and community events.
The Judiciary Committee heard Elisha Atkins and J Warren Fisher recount Blaine era intrigue involving Northern Pacific bonds and a franchise. Witnesses claimed Blaine promised bonds to Fisher and others, with purchases behind the scenes and Augusta letters later destroyed in 1872.
May 4 report from New York notes a decrease in reserve assets and a shift in domestic financial standings. Officials indicate reduced balances and potential impacts on market liquidity amid minor policy adjustments.
In Philadelphia on June 3, a strong crowd at the Exposition faced a dangerous runaway. A thoroughbred horse bolted on the Belmont Park track near the Centennial grounds, galloping past the Judge's Hall and through a corridor, triggering a severe stampede but reportedly no injuries. Attendance remained high despite extreme heat, with hopes of financial success expressed.
John Graham, 21, from Ohio, arrived at the port aboard a pilot boat after being picked up at sea. He had shipped as a seaman on the bark Eliza McLaigh bound for Antwerp. Saturday night an abused sailor left the ship, leaping into the sea with the deck steps tossed overboard as the ship lay fifteen miles from land.
Wasurretox June 3 The Rev Emanuel Van Orden reports that the Nellie Martine is of the Star Ball line from New York to Rio Janeiro belonging to an English Company arrived in Rio Janeiro on the 1st carrying slaves for delivery The British Minister promised to inquire and report to his Government
Osta and Sipe clock a 39 150 36 mile run finishing in nineteen minutes at Blue Creek, nineteen miles from Coritine, with Leumi noted.
The June session saw a House resolution directing the Committee on Whisky Frauds in St Louis to investigate revenue frauds in Milwaukee distilleries. The Senate discussed a substitute authorizing a commission of five to visit Sioux tribes to negotiate a treaty or cession, with a $50,000 budget, and report to the President. The substitute was debated and passed the third reading by a vote of 19 to 2.
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