This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 33 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1875
Page
3
A partial excerpt from a poem or prose fragment recalls a flower, a dove, and a gentle sentiment. The speaker laments memory and hints at affection, with scattered lines about a modest pansy and returning companionship.
Zephyr Marston resists marriage to Mr Carlyle as Mrs More asserts social pressure. Oliver Carlyle's calm insistence contrasts with Zephyr's inner conflict and a later suspicion about Leonard Dalrymple. The drama unfolds with tea, gowns, and the unfolding storm of loyalties.
A fragment outlines a 19th century court record regarding Tom Marshall accused of drinking and misconduct. The note hints at a legal proceeding about temperance or drunkenness with dates and place implied, though readable details are sparse.
A damaged excerpt describes a dispute involving Henry Clay era politics, shifting alliances, and a troubling incident in which one person is depicted driving another to ruin. The speaker recalls promises, employment, and a metaphorical moral fall tied to religious imagery and personal loyalties.
The author shares methodical, health-focused tips for orange and pineapple prep. He advises overnight pre-skinning of oranges leaving the white pith, then breakfast consumption by pressing juice through the rind. Pineapples should be torn from the core rather than sliced, with careful removal of eyes and outer rind to release juice and flavor.
Fragmentary OCR notes advise on restoring persons apparently drowned in a Seine boating environment. The text mentions boat rides and safeguarding boys in swimming areas, but critical details are missing or garbled.
Reports from Omaha indicate Mrs L A Goodwell, a longtime and prominent resident, died Wednesday night from heart disease. The dispatches mention political mobilization and policy debates, with references to Kansas land sales and state events. The Arkansas Press Association held its annual meeting with officers re-elected and plans for next year discussed.
Deputy Collector H O Leathers was shot and killed by Parish Judge Belden in Houma Louisiana following a dispute. The incident highlights turmoil in Terre Bonne and raises fears of further violence in the region.
A correspondent in Cairo reports a lady's visit to the Mile skirts harem with a French governess as interpreter. She meets the Viceroy’s daughter Myri Anne, admires the palace, chairs, and garden, and shares a vivid account of courtyards, eunuchs, and lavish presentation.
The Accarental Department at Washington studied whether arsenic in Paris green harms vegetables. Peas grown in soil with varying arsenic levels showed plant injury proportional to arsenic amount, yet chemical tests found no arsenic in plants after growth. Conclusion: arsenic cannot be absorbed and assimilated by plants, though soil concentrations may injure growth.
An British government inquiry shows compensations for junior clerks in banks law and railways averaging about £80 yearly about $465. After twenty five years most earn under £5 or so. London and North Western Railway pays only over £300 to its 4647 employees. Lower rents and London living costs offset pay, with English clerks receiving two weeks vacation for younger staff and a month for veterans.
A church telegram misread as Presbytery lacked a quorum to ordain morphed into Presbytery tacked a woman on to Adam. The incident, told as a humorous note from a Western parish, led officers to interpret it as the minister seeking two lodgings instead of one.
A queer creature known as the “Canary Killer” has appeared in New York, described as a predatory bird with a long beak that strikes swiftly at canaries. Witnesses report it killing or dropping prey, fueling fear among local residents and bird owners.
Illinois items note Champaign appearance of Tims Condé, grasshoppers in McLean County, and revival of outrages in Williamson. Judge Joan Pearson of Danville is dead. Attorney General says census law repeats so no census this year. Catherine Galloupe of Quincy sues saloon owner John Hembolst for damages of 10000 over whisky death of her husband.
Iowa items note Muscatine plans a Fourth of July monument unveiling, Governor Carpenter offering $500 rewards for George N. Kirkman murderers, Dubuque reporting 130 saloons with licenses paid by ninety proprietors, and other scattered notes on regional events.
In West Bend Wis. a woman from Oconto ate wild parsnip mistaken for artichokes and died from cramps within hours. A land dispute over an acre used as a park spurs fencing battles as residents clash with a new claimant.
Local items report a family dispute involving Terrence Carr of Little Falls and an insanity case. The Minnesota State Fair dates are listed as July 14, 15, 16, and 17. A death by suicide is noted for David Cordwell of Jackson, Iowa. Professor H S Potte cultivates fish in Red River ponds near Detroit Lake. A rumor links John Lehner to the ship Schiller disaster in Duluth.
A series of brief notices recounts suicides and deaths: Peter Johnson, a Swede near Deestur, died by shotgun. William Locher of Waterloo Township died of spinal fever May 26. Detroit physician Dr. Oakley died after a week’s illness. W. H. Wilmarth died at Jackson prison after long illness from a sentence for larceny. Stephen Osborn, a Hamilton farmer, drowned himself at Gould Lake after domestic troubles. James Baggs, a prominent local businessman, committed suicide by shooting, motive linked to business pressures.
The report notes Hing nan at Grandview as a victim, with references to Solomon D. Bayli of Fort Wayne and the death of a prominent citizen. City salaries in Jeffersonville are cut, while Mrs Harris, a witness, alleges coercion and falsity in a recent affidavit connected to John E. Fawkner’s seduction indictment involving Ada Fawkner.
A stream of aphoristic musings touches on virtue, imagination, prosperity, and truth. It asserts that sincerity and cheerfulness refine the mind and countenance while cautioning that even success can mask evil deeds and that the imagination is fragile and easily wounded by words.
A Ceylon correspondent reports large apes now regularly used in the Straits Settlements to pair cocum nuts. Monkeys are imported from Atehin in batches like laborers, tied to trees, and sent up to select fruit. They twist the nut until it falls, while overseers cheer their falls.
Mile Aimee undertakes a remarkable sea voyage across the Atlantic bringing a playful entourage of two monkeys parrots and a notably distinguished dog as part of her voyage and family scene.
The Nation argues that the plain black evening dress with a swallow-tailed coat has become a universal, practical norm for formal occasions. It notes past resistance, how fashion shifted over decades, and that workers of moderate means now adopt a clean, understated style with minimal adornment, sparking debate about social signaling and potential political implications.
A nostalgic column celebrates asparagus as a seasonal staple in Philadelphia and beyond, tracing its culinary and cultural prominence from ancient Greece and Rome to modern presidents and Parisian fashion. The piece links the vegetable to notable figures and eras, praising its enduring popularity in markets like Philadelphia.
The piece contrasts humorous deception with truth, citing Mark Twain and Artemus Ward. It recalls Lamb’s praise for bold imagination and a fearless liar who dives into credulity. It muses that a world built on lies would collapse trust and stability, likening it to a doomed ogre minstrel.
The article notes that alligator hide manufacture is a growing industry in the South. Skins mainly come from Florida and Louisiana, with hunting and tanning carried out widely. About 20,000 skins are tanned annually and sent to many U.S. regions, with some exported to England and France, where French tanning methods give them an edge.
Second day proceedings cover resignation of Peter Emmermannes, election of H M Rueter as president, Lucent Sherman and Clausen thanked, next congress set for Philadelphia in June, banquet at Lookout hall with addresses by Cincinnati officials and a long review of brewers’ aims and inventions. Morning session focuses on inventor presentations and adjournment plans for next June.
The Council Elections Committee heard testimony on the Marks vs Wolf contest. Witnesses described a tense count, alleged intimidation, and activities by Wolf supporters during the council vote tally. Details include named individuals describing threats, calls to clerks, and actions affecting voter access.
The public sale of drug and grain at E. C. Dyer’s First Ward property concluded yesterday with about twenty nine lots sold and several strong offers for the residence and grounds. New suits filed in Common Pleas include Laws v Geirer for 387.07, Weller vs Gano with interest from 1875, and Hoerner vs Blatt for 2,000. District Court discussed Dodsworth mortgage action. U.S. Internal Revenue collections for Butler in May show spirits and tax lines. School board proceedings note claims for bonds and a financial balance of 20,355.05 with minutes and committee reports presented.
Charley Mendenhall, present at Putin- Bay during the Editorial Excursion, prepares to publish a volume. The work is associated with iron king William Means, Esq, and signals forthcoming releases from the editor.
The Plating Commission faced injunctions as lawsuits—Dodsworth et al. vs the Platting Commission and Frederick Parker against the same—concerning rights to lay out streets in the annexed territory. The court found the act lacking compensation and created a cloud on title, blocking land use and improvements until resolved. Local notices of court proceedings, a jailer inquiry, and various city legal matters followed, with community updates on licenses, drownings, and municipal actions.
The board awarded the contract to Hemlein as lowest bidder after weighing by Miller's scales. They then elected or re elected Superintendent Alston Ellis. Salary discussions followed, with options for twelve months at $2,200 or a reduced twelve month rate. final votes listed for Bennin, Dela, Straub, and others.
The Chancery Court is in session and may be the last term. Judge J R Nallam may run for the House of Representatives if the voters wish. Curiosity over a free exhibition at Ruges features a geparis hee hen Chivee and a tale of how he was hung. A large turtle at Johnny Habbel’s attracts attention as it prepares for lunch. The Committee on Appointments recommends reappointing all pone teachers except Miss TL. Govariet, who had no applications. Rev George B Beecher of the Presbyterian Church in town preaches tomorrow evening at 8. The steamer Andy and Hale departs with human a cooking x curanat at Parlor Grove, where events occur today. The town is quiet today as contracts for painting and regaling the Hall are awarded, including window frames and chandeliers. New Market House contracts are discussed with awards announced.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.