05 Jun 1871
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1871
Page
1
A broad sweep of items includes Senator Wilson's three month European tour, a Bellefontaine street killing, disease reports, theater reopenings in Paris, and political moves in Ohio and Brazil. Other notes mention wheat harvests in Southern Illinois, ministerial shifts, a bigamy verdict, and a striking electric cloud event near Mason City Illinois with a moving electric mass.
The Warren County Republican Convention met at the Court House in Lebanon and named delegates to the State Convention. Delegates were instructed to back Noyes for Governor. The Warren County Common Pleas Court opens with the McGehan murder trial of T Meehan set for tomorrow. about ninety witnesses are expected.
A quarrel between the Indian Bureau and the Board of Indian Commissioners centers on purchasing Indian goods and contracting transport. Parker defends actions as seeking lowest transport rates after bids, while the board’s private contract with Pennsylvania Railroad prompted objections and an attempted override. The dispute highlights policy over contracting power and cost savings of $3,000 to $5,000.
The fragment describes Christ Church events and Mr Tyng sermons with mention of a tornado scene. It notes a storm pathway over the earth and clouds, a regiment in battle and muskets fired rapidly, and vegetation cleared with no houses along the cyclone’s path.
A man named O'Brien has been arrested and jailed after a mob assaulted and killed several Chinese men on Fourth Street last week. Authorities fear obtaining reliable testimony amid tensions, while a five thousand dollar reward is offered for information.
The Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of New York will begin its annus vection at Apollo Hall in New York City on Tuesday at 2 PM. The Positivists met and adopted resolutions on the recent French Commune, condemning Versailles troops and praising Communist origins. Sun stroke cases were reported, including a fatal one. Telegrams announced order restored on the Exie road and trains returning soon with help from new men reaching Hornielleville.
Special Dispatch reports the Monongahela at 5 inches above Saturday level and stationary with 35 inches in the channel, while Capt B F Goodwin seeks a light draught steamer for Pittsburg and Wheeling trade. Weather hot with rain potential. business dull and light freight offerings. Ships Shannon and others noted. port list includes Charmer Palestine Nightingale and Evansville to Cincinnati routes.
A New York article argues that wealth and constant display of diamonds tempt criminals and invite attacks. It notes that some men wear costly gems around the clock, from balls to operas, risking temptation and social censure while appealing to thieves seeking felonious gain.
A New Lecturer announced. Senator Schurz plans to enter the lecture field in fall. He has offered a course of 200 lectures on Mormonism but has not yet decided on a subject. The Union Steamboat Company seeks bonding for vessels to carry durable goods to Duluth and the Red River country via Buffalo as an Eastern shipping point. The western route ends at Duluth with goods onward to Winnipeg by agreed conveyances.
New York reports the death of Agenior Etienne, Count de Gaspari, a well known author who recently died in Geneva. In Church Street a brick pile collapsed on a building, covering several children. one escaped with injuries while others are feared killed. Firemen and police are workin to recover bodies amid the debris. Five thousand invitations were sent by Tillotson & Co for a commentary excursion tied to the inauguration events.
A June report cites an accident where Eliza Linnett died after a fall and a man buried under a car in St Louis. In Perry and Rolla Canty areas a dispute over a fence led to a shooting. Menifer fired back mortally wounding one Underwood and another Underwood fired at Menifer, with fourteen shots exchanged. Local men described as calm versus reckless, no arrests reported.
Baltimore dispatch notes a whispered link between the International Typographical and a 2 man slate allied with Southern delegates, said to be heavily represented. The fragment hints at intra union politics and factional alignments amid looming conventions.
Hyron A. Squires, an elderly telegrapher, fell from a North Pacific train last Friday and sustained fatal injuries. Seale from J. Lee to ? witnesses report the accident near Minncxes on June 5.
The fragment describes various soda water syrups and flavorings, noting questionable ingredients and dangerous chemicals. It mentions strawberry and raspberry syrups, sarsaparilla, molasses with sassafras, and mixes using butyric and formic acids, ethanol, and other substances. Cautions about toxicity appear in mentions of bitter extracts and dangerous quantities.
Indian visitors called on the Mayor at City Hall in Boston and were treated to a Lasboet boat excursion afterward.
June market notes report wheat and corn prices, sales, and freight activity. Milwaukee club No. 2 wheat at 12929, red winter 152, oats and corn prices listed, with speculative and supply signals. Freight rates firm and unchanged. statewide farm markets show dull but firm activity across Detroit and Aurelia regions.
Ex Senator Warne of Alabama testified before the Congressional Joint Committee to Investigate Southern Outrages about a disturbance at a meeting he attended. After the trial, he was beaten aboard a landing by a gang of roughs. his condition is doubtful.
The county commissioners opened a session this morning to transact business including pending contracts and petitions. A Metropolitan Telegraph Institute object was raised by JW Carter regarding a debt from Mr. Kachin. The Women’s Foreign Missionary Society seeks a final proposition for a factory project but the board delayed action awaiting further details and may adjourn Thursday morning.
The court processed a two year old divorce application with costs to be paid before entry of a new decree. Theresa Readingtiler and Edward Miller debated adultery and duties, with alimony sought by the wife. Separately, John H Sauk and associates pursued a suit for $2,557 for work and materials on a West Sixth Street store project.
In probate court before Judge Moetter a citation was issued against William Pena Nixon to show cause why attorneys fees from the Ohio Machine Works estate should be approved. The hearing was held and the matter was taken under advisement.
Arrivals include Cashier, Reed, Shelby, Lease and Port Union among many vessels from Toledo, Delphos, Iowa and Wisconsin. Cargo totals show 2630 tons shipments 4100 dollars leather 1560 jams 2180 bush coal 4000 fire brick 14 carboys vitriol and other goods. Notables: McNabie settles in Cincinnati as North Missouri Railroad traveling agent. Gates in banking. Tron Works official in Paducah. Orphan Anniversary exercises at Cincinnati Orphan and Asylum on Mount Auburn with Dr Judkins speaker.
Springfield Republican reports a varied lineup of lectures for the upcoming season. Wendell Phillips and Charles Sumner are not expected to lecture, while Emerson will not appear on the platform. New speakers include Anthony Froude and Prof. Tynds, with John Hay and Gibn Fisher among others. Old favorites like Frederick Puiglase and Dr. Howe may lecture, and Kate Field plans two talks with recitations. Rev W L Gage, C C Coffin, and a Yorkshire observer are also slated, with many more lecturers promised.
Mr Robert Coningsby writes the London Times about Reclus prophecy and the Commune. He recalls 1868 US death reports and a 1571 May prophecy, arguing there is method in the Commune's perceived madness and urging belief in eventual outcomes.
Vocal notes show the Cincinnati branch of the Greek society holding a Frat event this year at Trinity. Mrs. Bishop Claek serves as president with Latuber as recording secretary.
A damaged text fragment mentions rail service times and Cleveland related transit details with scattered place names and times, lacking clear context or complete events. The readable portions reference 10:05 am and 11:00 pm schedules and a railroad related note with place names.
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