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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1872
Page
1
Washington dispatch reports on June 14 that Greeleyites are alarmed by a call for a meeting of liberal Republicans in New York. The item notes rising political tension and the organizing effort within the faction.
New Albany notes a special dispatch from the Times, reporting a June 14 commencement at DePauw University. It praises nine graduates and mentions notable assistance and ceremonial highlights from the ceremony.
A crowd gathered for a late night concert where a delegation of singers arrived to perform under the banner of Wis reaf s World's Jubilee Chorus. The event featured rapturous reception and notable vocal attendance.
A brief item outlines how a person named Gene is urged to avoid or shirk responsibility. It notes social or legal pressure to be accountable and hints at potential consequences for evading duty, framed in a cautionary tone.
New York reports on June 14 that a Herald Washington special notes points of a draft of instructions have arrived in Washington. The piece hints at evolving tones between the United States and Great Britain and suggests changes in policy or perspective.
Fragmentary New York news item discusses political moves, mentioning Long Branch, Baltimore Convention, and hopes for Barnard's acquittal. The text is garbled but implies a debated impeachment or case strategy with uncertain outcomes and possible cabinet involvement.
A vast crowd filled the Henry gathering last night to approve Grant and Wilson, with Browne also drawing strong support. The article details party resolve beyond past victories, highlighting reform goals, civil service, labor relations, immigration, and amendments, as the party charts a new march forward.
The morning session of the Yeo Convention in Low, Massachusetts, discussed how the association should operate in states and how Bible classes should be conducted. Committees on Devotional and Open Air Meetings and on Business proposed future actions while the Rev offered invitations to nearby towns to address miscellaneous topics. The program focused on devotional practices and addressing social issues within congregations.
In the spring event at Lanencon Park the 2:27 race was won by Duchess with Clarence second and Lady Ross third. Times listed include 2:30 2:28 2:31 and 2:40 for the later race, though the winner of that 2:40 race is not stated.
Evansville dispatch reports river traffic with several arrivals and departures including Port Tarascon Louisville return at 3 PM and Cairo 6 PM. The river has fallen about 10 inches and weather is warm and clear with a canal depth of 5 feet 9 inches. A second notice notes river levels down 14 inches at New Rupaky, sultry conditions and mixed shipping calls. Weather is cloudy and cool in Pittsburgh area. Monja River at 5 feet 8 inches and falling with rain expected.
A Wednesday gale swept Milford Pennsylvania uprooting trees and fatally injuring cattle. An explosion of a kerosene lamp fatally injured Margaret Richardson at Beschér’s arch. E R Locke died and twenty nine others were ill after boardinghouse custard. A Pawlenville NY schoolhouse was struck by lightning killing a girl Merritt and injuring others. The storm wrought widespread county damage and Massachusetts deaths followed. In Waltham a daughter of Hugh Graham perished and two women Mrs Flaherty and Mrs O'Brien were killed with Lewis F Ball among the dead in Ac-
A large audience gathered at Seventh Street Church to witness the Chickering Institute parley for its private school educating young men. The 1835-founded institution under Prof J B Chickering announced a nine-member graduating class and listed ten graduates across Scientific and Classical departments with several long-time students among the attendees.
Circular dated June 6 in New York by Carl Schurz Jacob D Cox and others requests a meeting at the Fifth Avenue Hotel on June 20 at 2 PM to unite all opposition elements for common effort. The dispatch notes two hundred prominent men were summoned for consultation.
Regatta for the Wallack trophy in Lose Braxen New Jersey was postponed from last year. The event now slated for the 24th inst, holds a roughly twenty mile course. The program, named Presidential, draws crews and enthusiasts to the shore town for the water race.
A Bowton Gigbo correspondent shares a Rio Janeiro letter detailing slave conditions, attire, and brutal efficiency. The writer describes slave porters bearing heavy cargo, including pianos, coffee, and coal, and notes limbs deformed by constant head loads. It covers slave scarcity of food, black beans and manioc, and the rough daily life of enslaved people under harsh masters.
The San Francisco Bulletin recounts an osteo tragedy in Treasury Gardens where two men Edward Freeney and Charles Marks, bound by a shared wish to die, confronted each other with pistols. One shot the other, then himself, as witnesses describe a planned mutual destruction and a staged photograph. The coroner’s jury deemed the murder suicide. details reveal a complex, chilling motive. The report also notes the Eight Hour movement in New York, detailing union membership, strikes, and the spread of organized labor among trades, with specific figures for various crafts and progress toward reduced hours.
The opening day program for the World's Peace Jubilee and International Nap Festival in Boston on Monday June 17 features a welcome by Mayor Wasaston, remarks by General Nathaniel P. Banks, and a grand choral and orchestral program with 11,000 performers. The schedule includes Rienzi overture, Damascus chorus, Mendelssohn Farewell, Strauss Blue Danube waltz, Rossini song, Marine Band selections, Star Spangled Banner, and a final hymn Nearer My God to Thee with a 200-voice chorus and full military band. audiences to join in the singing.
A harsh critique of the buffalo slaughter across American plains. The piece cites May killings of twenty five thousand bisons near the Kansas and Pacific Railroad for hides sold at two dollars each. It compares bison to other weakly defended wild animals and condemns sport hunting by tourists and imperial interest. It notes army officer correspondence on Western State shooting as a hollow sport with little skill or danger.
The census shows the United States expanding wool output from 60,264,915 pounds in 1860 to 100,102,387 pounds in 1870. Ohio and California drive growth, while New York, Pennsylvania, Vermont, and other Eastern states lose rank as Indiana, Wisconsin, Missouri, and Iowa surge in sheep husbandry. The shift signals the West’s rapid rise and shrinking Eastern dominance in wool production.
The St Louis papers describe the National Saengerfest with five bands and twenty sections in the Ohio division. Public offices and businesses closed for the parade, as crowds gathered along the route.
In Metz a young girl, twelve or fourteen, played on a sidewalk when a Prussian general picked up her ball. He offered it back and claimed he was Prussian. The girl replied she was Bavarian, and kept the ball. The general then stomped on the ball and burst it.
May 7 burglary at Nos singer Josselyn agents of Singer sewing machines opened safe and stole papers and money. Missing documents later discovered under Third Presbyterian Church steps. Evansville officials filled by Butterfield appointment. Hargrove and Mattison named to posts. Rip Van Winkle claim of sight recovery reported. McCaslin Albright feud ends in fatal affray as Banter McCaslin shoots Henry Albright. attackers flee.
Emperor William orders a report from the crown jurist on the San Juan boundary cases between the American and British governments. A decision from the emperor is expected soon.
Berdych dispatch reports the Royal Mail steamer Cashmere attacked by pirates off Bassorah. Several aboard killed or wounded and pirates seized 45,000 rupees.
June 11 reports a new cabinet formed through the united efforts of General Cordoba and Snor Zorilla. Don Ruiz Zorilla is named President of the Council. The move signals a consolidated leadership amid evolving political dynamics.
Chicago reports ex alderman Whittaker, indicted for bribery, has been declared insane and his indictment dismissed by Judge Williams in Lake County. Albert Garnier challenges John Deery to $1000 French billiards on a carom table in Newark. Republican convention for the Forty‑Ninth District at Toulon nominates Tom Cannon of Douglas County. Deeres, former representative, seeks renomination on the thirty ninth gressman seat.
In New York on June 14 strikers threaten the few workers in the machine shops of the New York and New Haven and Hudson River Railroads. Police are on standby to quell any disturbance.
A heavy sulphur shower swept Saratoga New York last night leaving a yellow sulphur deposit on many streets this morning.
Special dispatches report the Monongahela River stationary with five inches of water, rain overnight and through forenoon, and a coal boat stage of water expected. Vessels Carrie Brooks, Granite State, Argosy due after noon. J S Mercer collided with Carrie Brooks wheel. Lipey grounded at Brown's Island. Wild Duck struck ore barge on Merriman Bar. rivers at Greensboro and Brownsville at three and five feet respectively. Allegheny River rising at headwaters.
Large crowds gathered on June 15 to hear the Class of 72 at the Oxrogo campus. The event featured well crafted orations and the conferral of the A B degree on graduates. The program included a mix of literary and educational topics from speakers like Horace aaponer and William i The Battle of Leipsic to Samuel Mallett and Sylvester L Bishop, with music interludes and brief remarks by Branson Troy Cromwell and others.
The document outlines motions to confirm a ceded agreement for grading and paving Jefferson Street Corryville, with the court overturning a prior decree. It covers related cases against the Cincinnati and Indianapolis Junction Railroad over wool shipment value and a replevin dispute involving C F Seybold, plus a verdict in Bates v West et al on a patent-right note.
Superior Court before Judge O Connor hears Bernhardina Damaes enticement suit against Barbara schmechver for alleged slander and damages. Weiskettle, once a respected ex police officer, claims harm from the defendant and seeks recovery while detailing a breakup and relocation to Pomeroy Ohio. Case in progress with Markworth and J H Douglass for plaintiff and Lindemann for defendant.
June reports show wheat, corn, oats dull or steady. Prices cited include No 2 wheat around 44 1 2 cents in Milwaukee and 109 1 4 cents for June corn in Curacao. May and June activity varies by city with flour and oats holding steady and provisions dull.
Oil markets muted across centers with dull quotes. Pierspone bids 4497 c for crude, landing and market activity flat at 12 1 2. Philadelphia offers quiet crude at 12 4 c and refined near 22 3/4 c. Oil City shows quiet trades around 41 2 1 5 and lower creek price near 8 95. Market overall lacks momentum with New York report unavailable.
The piece argues farmers have improved not only productivity but appearance, noting stronger education, agricultural societies, and taste. It asserts spending on attractive yards, fences, and gardens boosts value and enjoyment, while urging balanced, measured effort to enhance homes and farms each year.
The New Orleans Price Current notes clear warm weather with occasional showers aiding crops. Cotton crops lag behind last year by about a week but acreage changes and white labor increases suggest potential output around 3.5 million bales, with sugar varying by locality as conditions permit.
In the House of Commons Mr Gregory gave notice to question the Government on post arbitration effects for San Juan boundary and fisheries questions while Mr Gladstone cited U S negotiation papers excluding Stafford Northcote's statement on British Commissioners responsibility. A murderess Marguerite Dixblanc, a fresh servant girl, was convicted of murdering her mistress. sentence pending death by hanging.
A Port au Prince letter dated uncertain reports Salavists taking a section of Cape Eens. The Haitian government responded by dispatching troops to eject the revolutionaries from the area.
A Dublin correspondent writes from Dublin describing Sackville Street as a grand, broad, quiet thoroughfare with endless activity on the sidewalks and a line of stationary street cars. He contrasts it with American streets noting winding jaunting cars and a tranquil river edge near Megest Pillar. The piece captures a vivid, humorous view of an Irish city scene in contrast to New York and Boston streets.
An article endorses planting crops in stages to ensure tender crop success. It advises early ground preparation with flat, dry, warm hills, planting early, then sowing additional seeds a week later and possibly a fourth planting in cold seasons. Thinning follows initial growth to start the crop, with a nod to an ancient proverb about sowing and patience.
The New York World argues Horace Greeley should not be the Baltimore Convention nominee. It notes his party doubts his fitness for high office, citing years of opposition and refusal to support him in multiple administrations. The piece calls out his unreliability and lingering Cincinnati controversies as proof of disqualification.
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