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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1875
Page
3
A Cincinnati observer recounts vivid memories of the Battle of Bunker Hill. The narrator recalls marching lines of troops, the thunder of cannon, and the women tending the wounded as soldiers pressed forward. A wounded youth asks for his mother, and the speaker cares for him until he rises, brave and hopeful, after the chaos subsides.
A compact summary of the July Atlantic piece by H. E. Sebdner on the Battle of Bunker Hill with Howe’s reinforcements, the redoubt defense led by Putnam and Prescott, the deadly close-quarters fighting, casualties on both sides, and the tribute to Warren as a martyr and hero for American liberty.
General Clinton commands troops after Copp’s Hill action as artillery is placed to cover the redoubt. Prescott eyes the attack and the storming of the redoubt, the brave fight continues with bayonets and musket clubs as British assault meets American resistance, and retreat is ordered toward Bunker Hill.
The text recalls a battle where an army landed at 1 oclock and British troops pressed American works. About 3,000 British troops advanced, leading to a fierce fight lasting an hour with heavy casualties. Reports state over 1,000 British dead, 271 wounded, and 441 captured or missing, with roughly 4,000 American troops on the field. Sailors and gauners are noted among early participants, aiding the attack on the fort.
A long extract traces how the Bunker Hill uprising influenced European thinkers and leaders. It links Voltaire, Kant, Herder, and Jefferson to revolutionary ideas, noting Vergennes, Franklin, and Goethe engagement, and describes the broad cross Atlantic exchange shaping modern liberty and republican ideals.
A historical note recalling Ethan Allen and his 1775 demand for Fort Ticonderoga surren der on the authority of the Great Jehovah and the Continental Congress. It recounts anecdotes including a church anecdote where Allen leaves a Calvinist sermon after a joke about the elect, as recorded in Harper's Magazine.
An English observer recalls to an American gentleman details of a historic massacre near the California route. He cites a driver and conductor killed, passengers wounded, and a long aftermath with many who survived. He credits firsthand accounts heard along the Pacific coast and mentions a figure named Ackro t lingering in the story.
Sprawling foreign gossip spreads across Russia France and Britain noting spiritualism in Russia and a Parisian artificial eye, Phylloxera cure, diverse Australian Eucalyptus species, Westminster Abbey porches restoration, a cipher advertisement case in Nuremberg, Schiller loss rumors, a London court about legless soldiers, German pilgrims in Rome, Disraeli comment on Cabinet, a Berlin tugboat disaster, wine consumption rise in France, Armenian Turkish dinner quarrel, Woolwich balloon experiments, Michael Angelo’s Via Grande frescoes, and a proposal to drain and cultivate the Pontine steppes using Douro waters.
The piece argues against false glorification of centennial celebrations while urging nobler progress and reform. It recalls colonial bravery and public spirit from Lexington to Bunker Hill, warning against corruption and praising civic virtue as a sustaining force. Editor's Easy Chair, Harper's Magazine, July.
The piece reflects on how Centennial celebrations reveal the nation’s heroism from Concord to Ticonderoga. It cites Ethan Allen, Phil Slaney, and a dying soldier sharing water as emblematic acts. It argues America is classic ground and motivates imagination, contrasting men’s money focus with women’s spending mindset.
A reflective note on reciprocity, urging readers to value acts of kindness. It emphasizes that receiving gratitude begets gratitude, and performing good deeds creates a lasting cycle of support within a community.
A first person sketch recalls growing up in Dublin's thieves and beggars quarter with Old Mag Runnelle a blind woman who ran a pawn and begging ring. The narrator recounts training in crime reading and writing, beggary, forgery, and a life of street rounds until Mag's death when he searches for her money in the cellar.
In this excerpt from Prem Bore, the speaker recalls starting at thirteen in Ireland, learning a trade, and falling under the influence of Durfee a notorious maker of burglars tools. The narrative details Durfee’s shop and his wand of devices, Johnston the renowned horse thief, and the pair’s crimes stretching across Ireland England and Scotland before the speaker heads to America aboard a ship from Liverpool.
In Nevada a census taker identified as Captain Harper was making rounds when a woman he visited asked to view some document. The fragment suggests a routine census interaction ending abruptly without further detail.
A quotation from The Captain describes a town woman of uncertain age and a debate over age as the Isdy asserts the book lists women aged thirty-five to forty, while the Captain estimates her likely age well over sixty, reflecting confusion over ages and fevers in a moral tale.
Two Troy coroners Ginckhall and Sen ep were summoned when a man’s body was found in a distant field. They raced across rough ground, misled by crows and two flocks, and both arrived breathless. Seaman found a living body, Blackhall found a horse.
New York June 14 Beach resumes address to jury after recess questioning whether to seek reopening on newly discovered evidence. He argues jurors should judge Beecher by evidence, not sentiment, and recalls letters between Mrs Tilton, Beecher, and Tilton. The summation frames whether the famous minister’s influence outweighs justice. The court adjourns after noting church turmoil and Beecher committee actions in 1872.
New York Herald quotes Mr. Beecher saying he was ignorant of such matters and denying the accusations. A Whitestone druggist Leys doubts Beecher explained the acid purchase or inquired about its effects. The fedger page appears in one handwriting with notes about the sale of the acid and fifteen related items.
Among other items desired for family use, Mr. Tilton’s lawyers have allocated funds toward a purchase noted in the voter action. The record cites explicit focus on broader acquisitions as part of the legal strategy.
Fire swept Edgefield Tennessee destroying the corner block on Fillware street and Bridge avenue including D Waterhouse grocery and several nearby businesses. Losses run to thousands with insurance details incomplete. Separate blazes at Dimore Gould Co saw mill, Edwards Co Ottawa River mills, and Barnes Brothers paper mill at Rochester. Insurance figures noted for some, others not disclosed.
Cleveland reports the final day of the National Shooting Tour with $1,500 in prizes. EB Lovett of Pittsburgh wins first, J M Sibby second, Pheatt and Harrison tie for third, C F Wheal takes fourth, H O Hall wins fifth. H Gok earns best average and J Radbowe second best. 57 entries at twenty one yards and no accidents.
Central Michigan reports frost damage with potential crop loss, while lighter frosts hit Maine New Hampshire and Connecticut. In other news Judge seeks extra term to try Clinton case. Treasury vows swift action against whisky distillers. Eckbohm drowning suspicions arise near Mound City. Kerr and companion jailed. Jesse Woodson’s murder case moved to Rutherford County to avoid mob violence.
Stilson Hutchins was removed as general manager of the St. Louis Zines by a board majority. John Hadnett, who protested, holds most of the Times Company stock and may challenge the move at a forthcoming stockholders meeting. London Syndicate to seek more US bonds as money markets favor investments. San Jose’s Houghton renominated for Congress. Jewell reception at Detroit Athletic Club. Prussian Diet moves include withdrawing State relations from Catholic clergy and second vote on constitutional clauses.
The American Rifle Team arrived at Queenstown aboard the City of Chester and was met by a Cork delegation from the Dublin Irish Rifle Association. Major Leach led the Irish party as the Americans were escorted to Greenwichstown for a welcome reception before they left for Cork and Dublin. A dinner and addresses followed with cordial toasts, and the team will be hosted by the Lord Mayor in Dublin. A Paris dispatch notes a potential realignment of European alliances involving Russia, Germany, and Sweden. The Cork welcome was reported as hearty, with the team praising the hospitality they received on this leg of their tour.
The Committee of Cyrene met at the Board of Trade Books with Mr W S Muyison presiding to organize fund-raising for Mr Springer’s munificent donation toward a Music Hall and Exposition. Sub-committees are appointed to canvass business districts. canvassing terms set 15 percent in 1875, 70 percent in 1876, 15 percent in 1877, with meetings to resume tomorrow at 10 o'clock.
The German Catholic Wohriite-Freund reports Papal delegates Monsignore Toncetti and Dr Ubaldi arrived Saturday night to deliver the pallium to the newly appointed Archbishop. They were greeted by Archbishops Elder of Natchez and Quinlan of Mobile, with visits to Mount St Mary’s Seminary. The legate Roncetti praised the warm reception in a Latin address after a day of services and a tour of local institutions.
Many veterans of the Sih Regiment and other units filed government warrants for 100 acre plots last year along the South and North Alabama Railroad at Cullman Station in northern Alabama. About 300 German families moved there and prosper. A resident at No 24 Court Street, John or others with Kim's Tat, can answer questions about residents and prospects for old business. Crops include ord, rye, oats, wheat, barley, timothy and potatoes. The land is high and rolling, well watered, heavily timbered with a mild temperate climate and pure bracing air.
A joint session of the Board of Improvements and the Sewerage Commissioners discussed Charlies Kilgour's suit against the city over a claimed breach of contract for the tail race at the mouth of Eggleston avenue sewer. The matter was referred to the City Civil Engineer and Sewerage Board for a prompt report.
At Tarver Hall yesterday the Milkmens Association set plans for a grand parade on the 21st inst. About 125 wagons will participate with music from three or four bands. Squire Williams of Delhi Township serves as president, and another meeting will be held soon to finalize arrangements.
The record notes Mollie Kramer for disorderly conduct ten days and Matthew Morgan for assault two months. Roath Irwin received days for drunkeages Dora Rose the same sentence four months Valentine Sandel for abusing family six months.
Mayor Johnston orders police to remain on day beats until relieved by night officers. Previously shifts varied from thirty minutes to an hour in the morning and the city often went unguarded during gaps.
In the Police Court this morning James Price and Richard Armstrong faced burglary charges. Both defendants were committed in default of $1,000 bail each for appearance before the Court of Common Pleas.
The morning docket in the Police Court listed a large number of cases, but only a small portion appeared significant for special mention. Court records reflect routine filings and minor infractions among the numerous entries.
Kruse obtained a foreclosure decree on a mortgage given to him by Brinkman to secure four notes of 2500 dollars each. The notes carried a clause payable at Jos A Heeman's bank and were indorsed by Achtermeyer, with Brinkman claiming the bank clause was added after delivery. Judge Yeple ruled that Brinkman was a member of the firm Achtermeyer & Co. and benefited from the notes, indicating the first mortgage loan and firm interest shaped the case.
The court ruled that Brinkman acted to aid local farmers without his own group’s knowledge, a finding described as justified and supported by the aud wentational. Attorneys Follett and Pugh represented the plaintiff, with Geo Aar.
Testimony in the Bates versus Smith suit contends the will of John Bates, deceased at about seventy three, with origins in England and a varied career from cobblestones to brick making and later a Cincinnati confectionery and brokerage fortune. The record notes Bates arrived in Baltimore, then moved to Cincinnati around 1924 to start a business empire.
In the Ward v Ward case before Judge Cox a decree of divorce was granted on the ground of willful absence of the defendant. In Squires v Squires a decree was granted to the defendant on a cross petition due to plaintiff's gross neglect of duty. Bastardy proceeding noted in Lamm v Roesner under bastardy act with cave in progress.
The city mourns Mr. Chorge Stacey, an elderly noted resident who died at his Madison Street home last night. The paper also reports a smallpox death at 101 West Sixth Street and a bustling morning in Criminal Court with several cases and fines. A T. T. Society entertainment is planned at Mr. Ellis’s residence on Martin Street tonight. The sports section covers yesterday’s game where the Reds defeated the Stars, with commentary on players, fans, and the mood in St. Louis afterward.
The board approved raises and promotions including Miss Jennie Payne and Miss Gerhart with Grade changes and a $50 annual increase for many teachers. An alarm over the Newport Barracks culture arose amid plans to relocate to the Arsenal and calls for quick action to retain the post. Circuit Court actions list judgments totaling $550, $1,000 and stockholder notices. A boy, John Weaver, suffered a severe foot injury at Newport landing during ferry operations. surgeons performed surgery without anesthesia, and the outcome remained uncertain as he endured great pain.
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