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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1868
Page
1
The item compiles varied items from fuel prices to a veterans’ company meeting on Con avenue. It describes river safety, a school board proceeding, and social anecdotes including a letter from a young lady about a theater outing and a party at a local saloon.
Special Correspondence reports a scramble for federal posts after President Johnson’s acquittal. Candidates for Internal Revenue, Patents, and Pensions vie for patronage, with Perry Fuller and Alexander Cummings among leading names. The piece notes White House pressure, party factionalism, and likely Senate resistance. It also covers Chase speculation, Chinese embassy impressions, Woolley’s release, and a humane act by the Treasury over a German soldier’s estate.
Coroner's jury rules Brinkman died due to the recklessness of an unnamed boy who pushed him into the water for fun. Residents of York street between Lynn and Bepsaties report the street in a horrible state with deep holes that could swallow a small man, scaring families and delaying children’s play.
The Pendleton Escort gabbles over rival railroad routes to New York the Atlantic and Great Western line versus the Pan Handle option The Committee on Transportation hears proposals from the A and G W E R and from Pan Handle while a minority favors the latter A plan to charge 15 per escort to New York is discussed and a vote is deferred until the next meeting with a silver badge displayed as a symbol for the delegation.
A river city report from St Louis details warm weather and rising river traffic with keelboat notes and a new Wiggins Ferry boat valued over 40000 dollars built in Jeffersonville. A fourteen year old girl vanished and was found safe after investigation into an alleged abduction by Madam Frost and Dick Loker, leading to a court action.
The New York Times calls on Congress to adjourn no sooner than the Income Tax is revised. It argues the uniform rate is too heavy and unjust, taxing wage earners at the same rate as capital incomes and proposing exemptions or rate reductions to boost revenue and fairness.
The North German Parliament passes a bill authorizing a government loan to fund enlargement and improvements of the Federal navy. A Lisbon to Rio Janeiro mail steamer reports Humaita bombardments and Allied attempts to cut off the Paraguay frontier communications, with Humaita siege continuing. In Britain, Sir Stanley cites plans to establish protections for residents, while Canada readies volunteers and reserves for potential raids. North Carolina Governor elect Holden calls for a special assembly to convene at the start of May to install officers and address disabilities.
Fragmented report from Washington details Senate discussion on a bill to raise the Treasury fund by twenty million dollars. The session includes references to Morrill and amendments, with motions to table and adjourn.
Sixth Dispatch reports a lively debate on Shank's tax bill with Schenck defending Ways and Means and Butler doubting passage this session. Sherman’s currency bill for the Northern states is under Senate consideration. The Whisky and Tobacco Tax vote passed 75 to 89, and the Ways and Means committee will draft a separate whisky and tobacco tax bill. The House agreed to consider the new tax bill when reported, excluding other business.
Sag inaw citizens were urged to support extending the Jackson and Saginaw Road through Michigan to Fort Wayne to connect with the Cincinnati line. Chicago notes show a diverse population with many nationalities and a heat record. Baseball reports Forest City Club defeating Excelsior 8 to 20 at Rockford. Sangerfest preparations reveal plans for a German event with large instruments and about 50,000 dollars in outlay.
Archie Laurie foreman at Beckett Paper Company four miles north of Hamilton was stabbed in the engine room during a quarrel with a fireman who had failed to start steam. Laurie is in critical condition and the fireman is jailed with the stabbing’s assailant identity undetermined.
The Democracy reports plans for an independent Democratic ticket in opposition to the regular nominees after a recent Saturday convention. Maude Mosley is named as a favored independent candidate by the Republican side, described in flamboyant terms. A separate note mentions a large reward offer linked to a railroad ticket incident and a Philadelphia to New York route, with details about a man who returned the ticket.
Extract promotes a clear smooth skin and beautiful complexion by reducing black spots patches and eruptions. Contains concentrated sarsaparilla used for facial effects.
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