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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1875
Page
1
A morning blaze at 5 thirty in the rue of a New Jersey state area damaged the rear of several hardware stores near 136 The shops, with investigators seeking the cause and scope of the damage and possible insurance claims.
In a heavy flood with high winds residents along Salisbury and Fallon streets faced widespread destruction. Water breached multiple two story homes and businesses forcing evacuations. Neighbors report sustained damage across northern city districts with many dwellings left uninhabitable for days.
Geo C Gorham addressed a large San Francisco audience at Union Hall yesterday morning, urging live regulation of fares and weight. The talk was well received, while editor changes and a Chicago ad bureau launch are noted in the broader paper activity. An arrest and indictments in illicit distilling cases tied to Rudolph Ulric and Frederick Federer are reported with bond figures.
The author lambasts Senator Thurman for not objecting to the platform at the ratification meeting, accusing him of lack of steadfast principles and fear of a county-led vote. It argues leaders need independent ideas and predicts Thurman’s presidential prospects are ruined.
The Cincinnati Commercial asks readers to consult back files for English reports on General Cary’s economic ventures. It notes Samuel’s honesty and his hard work, and hopes Cincinnati press sheds light on rumors of him burned by whisky men, with the tale reportedly reaching the British public.
The Columbus Journal questions Eshelman’s plan to cut costs after rebuilding Ohio’s institutions and saving taxpayer money. It contrasts his ideas with Green’s, suggesting Eshelman’s policies would levy cuts and rely on unbudgeted treasury funds. The piece cites Medary’s remark on republics’ gratitude.
Vague fragment argues that people of Ohio do not want this man for Governor. Lacks clear names, dates, places, or outcomes to form a specific summary.
The lead Liberal Grosvenor told reporters at the Neil House in Washington that he will campaign in Ohio and take the stump during the state convention season. He plans to press Liberal reforms and rally support for his ticket.
A fragment notes the Ohio Democratic Convention favors Pendleton as the presidential nominee, implying a city or regional alignment but lacking full context or completion of the decision. The readable portion emphasizes Pendleton over Thurman as the chosen candidate.
In Toledo, Sam Cary received zero votes from his own county while Hamilton supporters stand firm behind him amid a local political shift.
A fragment from a Beacon editorial fragment discusses Democratic factions and Rome's influence in Ohio politics. It references a ban bill and elections, noting the difficulty of electing a ticket under current circumstances and the need for party mandate in the next Legislature.
Special Dispatch reports Professor Langston dean at Howard University In School resigns. Hon A G Riddle of Cincinnati will resign as associate. Law Department likely not renewed. Langston argues sectarian plans harm the institution and blames Congregationalists for past mismanagement.
Instructions prepared at the Interior Department direct the Sioux Commissioners Rev. Hinman Domingo and Ashby with Collins to visit Red Cloud agencies to outline the government wishes on Black Hills cession and Big Horn rights and invite a grand council. They are to assure the Indians the President’s kindness and that negotiations require presidential and congressional approval. The Duquesne National Bank of Pittsburg is authorized to begin business with $200,000 capital.
Special Dispatch to the Cincinnati Times reports that on June 19 Jerry McMullen was severely injured when he was run into while asleep on a railroad track near Logan. Earlier, conductor Mullet of the Short Line was robbed of a gold watch and chain at the American Hotel before the Democratic hosts left town.
A Portsscre fire yesterday increased the estimated damage to 100000 dollars, up from the earlier 50000 in prior dispatches. The blaze caused extensive property loss and disrupted nearby services while investigators work to determine the cause.
Intelligence reports say native soldiers insulted the United States consul and his wife. Two suspects were arrested and taken to the British consulate as a mob tried to rescue them. Authorities moved to quell the disturbance and the American consuls left Chin Kiang as Palos and the Thalia prepare to follow.
Mapegio June 19 reports General Martinez Campos crossing the Ebro amid heavy Carlist fire to establish communication with General Jovellanos commander of the Army of the Centre.
Galveston June 19 report of the Penitentiary Law Committee sustains charges of cruel and inhuman punishment of convicts. In Austin Deputy U S Marshals Allen and Blood indicted for allowing McCartney the counterfeiter to escape. They have given bonds and will be tried next week.
A conflagration at Wood Station wiped out Bown's machine shop with losses estimated at 60,000 dollars and other property totaling 90,000 dollars due to fire and water. Insurance will not cover the loss. Reports from Evansville list port movements and river conditions with several vessels docking and departing amid cooler, cloudy weather.
Grain and livestock prices mix as wheat, corn, and oats drift. Wheat steady to firmer for cash and futures. corn softer. oats dull with limited demand. Hogs decline with receipts at 320 head. flour and hay markets show modest activity with mixed freight. New Orleans noon report notes flour demand, corn active and lower, oats quiet, sugar dull. Receipts span flour, corn, oats, hay, and bran.
The notes show uneven demand and pricing for goods including pork at around 20.42 cents per pound and bacon with quiet demand for ribs and shoulders. Lard and whisky trade volumes appear thin, with tierces and barrels noted, while cotton receipts count 157 bales and general dullness persists.
General Cary of Hamilton County fails to receive a single vote at Piursday's State Convention yet is nominated for Lieutenant Governor by the convention. The piece notes his county opposition and suggests Samuel F. Hunt would have better pleased the party. mentions Cary's mining ties and mixed district support. Also references Halstead as a speculative presidential nomination by a Cincinnati paper.
A dedicated eight to ten member committee pressed subscriptions for a new Music Hall and Exposition buildings in Cincinnati. They reported about 10,950 dollars pledged at a meeting, with 2,500 for the main hall and 2,000 for the Exposition. Workers were assigned districts and new names added to the committee as momentum continued toward completion.
Reporters Jones and others observed during Grand Jury session as the sheriff's office closed until 4 to honor the memory of John Osterbage the county jailer. Water works trustees awarded a valve contract to Joseph Bell for forty inch valves at an announced sum. In counterfeit case Thomas Gosgrove and Le Grand Rong faced Commissioner Bond. Réne bound over to Grand Jury, Gosgrove discharged.
Prominent arrivals at the Burnet House included James Schliesser Joe Hammerschlag Phil Taft Joseph Odenheimer M B Adisos E R Smith J G Middy L Ray Johnson W L Townsend J A Vaughan and wife from Richmond G By Waters Buffalo W J Johnson Columbus O J B Foster Rhode Island M A Ever ts Greenville Miss HL Brooks New ard Sayer J 8 Allen Lexington Md Howard wife Tennessee M S Yndions E W Swift New York Eon Rochester James Taylor James M Miller Bloomington Illinois A P Rockwell New York M J eSaoesis Ohio Jos E Barneb New York 7 FE b Warner Mrs Warner Miss ones New Orleans
The Board of Fealth ordered Captain Smith of the Sanitary Police to inspect a fill on effluent Pike street and study its materials. He found a mix of ashes, broken glass, old cans, shoes, baskets, straw, brooms, bricks, mortar, hats and garbage, with animals and birds feeding among the debris in Deer Creek valley.
In Police Court this morning Judge Lindemann handed down a string of brief jail terms for numerous offenses. Copper pipe thefts drew three months, while drunkenness earned thirty days for Davis and disorderly conduct thirty days for Maggie Ryan. Other sentences covered abuse of family, street walking, loitering, vagrancy, and related counts, ranging from ten to ninety days for various defendants.
Reporters cornered the coroner on Vine Street when a supposed secret remained safe. Despite threats and forceful questioning, the coroner stood firm and disclosed he had no secret to share at breakfast the next morning, while a tense fracas left him fatigued and uncooperative.
This morning a dramatic incident at the United States Commissioner's office involved George Valier and James Halshaw, accused of passing a counterfeit $50 National Bank note at Heister's saloon. The Enquirer labeled it a brazen attempt. Chief Justice Halliday learned of the arrest as officers brought the suspects to the Custom House steps. The note was examined by the Sub Treasury expert and pronounced counterfeit. The defendants claimed they received the note in Dakota Territory from a Government Paymaster for work done and were discharged.
A Manila bound ship reports an earthquake on June 4 near latitude 19 and longitude 91 52. The tremor lasted about ten minutes as the vessel pitched and caused a disturbance in smooth water. Separately, Europe specie shipments totaled 2,781,006 with 2,751,000 in gold coin and the rest silver. Philip P. Harris received a telegenant from Cyrus W. Field this morning.
A Walnut Hills delegation and Route 10 owners gather in the Council Chamber to push the streetcar project. The committee hints at coercion and jerrymandering while engineers are moved from duty as critics wonder what price is needed to advance the plan.
In Lachias Maine a liberty pole provoked Captain Moore of the Margaretta to threaten action. A local mob from Machias and Pleasant River pursued the vessel, elected Jeremish O'Brien captain, and captured the Margaretta after a stout fight. Four Americans died and eight or nine were wounded. the British loss exceeded theirs. This was the first armed British vessel captured by Americans in the War of Independence, a private enterprise before Continental Congress authorized naval action.
The district school house crowd gathered for an evening exhibition by the children. About thirty-two parts performed under teachers RR Drews and Miss McAvoy with Mrs S. W. Siamage providing music. The event drew strong applause and was praised as the best fair of its kind in the neighborhood. Miss Kate Williams fell ill and was taken home. The Kilgour Hall strawberry festival netted about seventy dollars for the library.
A brick chapel for the Colored community will be publicly dedicated tomorrow in this place. Rev Webb and other ministers will take part in the exercises.
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