20 Jun 1876
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1876
Page
1
Cleveland dispatch reports a June 20 incident on Southside Street involving a significant canal decision affecting New York. Authorities issued a directive and warnings in the wake of the event. no injuries are described.
The committee today moves toward establishing a new post office at Leadon, outlining steps and securing support for the site, with officials signaling progress on design and location review for the facility.
A fragmentary interview captures New York figures debating the Blaine nomination with Beecher and others. Governor Hayes is noted as a potential choice, while Beech and Bristow attract attention and the Wheeler nomination is praised for its discretion.
A garbled OCR fragment references Salaspavengh hema and a sale of artworks with a $50,000 purchaser. The text hints at irony or social satire, mentioning Jew identity and a public figure or artist named Agron. The passage is highly unclear and disjointed.
Governor Hayes's visit outlined a cordial reception and strong public impression. Contemporaries praise his potential for state leadership, noting deep nerve and common sense, and his readiness to support reform, with Blaine and Conkling among admired party figures.
The Sandusky Register reprints two double-leaded editorials from The Cincinnati Gazette. It notes a hostile quote attacking unnamed figures and reflects on political loyalties, press importance, and public sentiment regarding elections and party patriotism. The passage emphasizes moral judgments and calls for scrutiny of political leadership.
A Chicago Tribune item praises Western Union for rapid distribution of a massive report. It credits General Agent Henry with oversight and F. H. Hall editor of the People’s Paper directing the effort, with 50,000 Chicago bylines compiled in a single late Thursday edition using telegraph transmission to reach readers.
In New York on June 17 WH. P. urges the St. Louis Convention to back W. S. Groesbeck of Ohio as the Democratic choice for president. He praises Groesbeck's conduct of the Johnson impeachment trial and asks the editor to promote him against Gov. Hayes, arguing it would be a strong strategic move.
A Georgia man under examination demonstrated fitness for trial but was deemed unfit by the judge. The prisoner was excused from serving as proceedings concluded with the judge stating the man appeared guilty.
A special dispatch from Cincinnati notes President Grant’s speech ratifying Hayes’s nomination. Gen Reynolds testifies before the Clymer Committee as political maneuvering unfolds amid appropriation bills and cabinet rumors.
President Grant, at a ratification gathering, endorsed the National Republican Convention ticket for Hayes and urged unity. He expressed personal support for Hayes and pledged protection of rights under law, signaling a political shift as the March 3 following year approaches. General Reynolds testified to the San Antonio meeting context and logistics behind the event and its participants.
The meeting of the National Law Association under the United States Law Association will be held at Centennial with wide auspices. Charles Coga of Memphis is president. The three day session aims to unify state laws and standardize legal practice.
A seven story brick sugar refinery at Battery and Union streets in San Francisco burned early today. The loss is about $350,000 with $225,000 insured. The plant, owned by an incorporated company, lists Herman Lesee as president and has a refining capacity of 12,000 tons annually.
A foggy morning in New York aboard the tugboat HLS Wellensch led to a boiler mishap. Three men were injured as crews battled the blaze and coordinated with local docks for emergency response. Further details remain sparse in the fragmentary report.
Special dispatches report Ohio River at 8.6 feet and rising with 100 tons of freight aboard various barges. Vessels like Emma Grade and J.M. Kerr noted cargo movements toward Ironton Gallipolis and Cincinnati, while the Bowling Green and Golden Rule faced freight shifts. Weather clear with river up about 2 feet 6 inches since last report and mercury at 60. Cargo lists include ore bound for Pomeroy and coal shipments. crews reported terminal arrivals at St Genevieve and Louisville.
Superior Court before Judge Tilden the jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff The German Security Bank of Kentucky v Whitely on a bill of exchange for 3354 dollars Attorneys A A Kramer for plaintiff N S Jordan for defendant
COMMON PLEAS before Judge Murdock. Harker vs Smith. Jury yesterday found for the plaintiff with a damage amount of 338 dollars.
Probate court before Judge Matson. August Buecker acts as executor for Catherine Grutho deceased in Prien. The estate Counts $3,000 in personal property and Wollert is named as administrator.
The will of Peter Welsh was yesterday admitted to probate. Council proceedings noted a coal contract award to Solder & Meyer at 13.2 cents per bushel for court house and county offices. A late train time change and various local incidents were reported amid ongoing city business.
In the Supreme Court this morning Phelps versus Shhrader of Wood County saw the judgment reversed and the Common Pleas affirmed, allowing Phelps the Republican Probate Judge to retain his rede winds up the county trow vexing the people and the Courts of Ohio. The Cincinnati dispatch notes ongoing cases and a forthcoming decision next week.
Special Dispatch to the Cincinnati Times from Chillicothe reports a Thursday evening assembly at Clough's Opera House to organize a Hayes club. The Ross County Republicans aim for an energetic start to the campaign and a very heated contest.
In Lowpow June 20 the News carries an editorial condemning release of Shecot to face punishment, arguing the accused forfeits protection of laws when shown by evidence and should be surrendered to the country’s justice system. The page also notes advances and rumors in cable securities and reports the death of millionaire James Baird of Cosherrers.
In Covington yesterday the Criminad Court announced eight pratt decisions in Tarvin and Greer versus the City of Covington regarding the Ninta Street block pavement. The ruling assigns half the spasmwent and costs to property-holders and the city, signaling ongoing property disputes amid local governance.
Disjointed chatter notes a committee decision to clear space along the middle river levee for Fourth of July sightseers, mentions a punchy scene at Fred Beanery, and lists school board appointments with salaries for numerous principals and staff amid a string of unrelated local details.
Irene Johnson, twelve, falls from a flat roof at 204 West Twentieth Street after borrowing a velocipede. Neighbors and a coroner find no one to blame as she plummets to the brick sidewalk below. The tragedy unfolds on a stable roof where children reportedly played and used the incline for descent.
The account describes a rapid political maneuver around Governor Hayes and James Blaine during a nomination process. Bristow’s supporters hoped for a solid Indiana vote, while Gay faced no real opposition. New York delegates offered no speeches as the roll call named Hayes, Blaine, or Bristow in a tense, decisive moment reflecting union and patchwork opposition.
From the Ithaca Journal. Two sons of our next President go ford B. Hayes attended Cornell University. Birchard A. Hayes graduated in 1874 and Ceremans W. C. three years with the present graduating class. Gov Hayes visited Ithaca during graduation. his son drew many friends and support for the coming campaign. The Clinton House host misjudged the Governor and offered an attic room, later won over by the Governor’s modest courtesy. He will vote for Lincoln and will support him widely across the land.
New Haven residents recall the Hayes lineage linking Captain Azckiel Hayes and Rutherford Hayes to the Trowbridge family. The piece notes historical prominence in Court Street residence and marriage into local lines, suggesting pride in Rutherford B. Hayes as a presidential ancestor and urging support at the polls next November.
Fragmentary report notes a jury in the Charles G. Fisher district case discussing larceny of court papers. It mentions counts of conviction and acquittal, with unclear roles for officials and a Sun paper reference. Details about treasurer, letter, and broader context are unreadable.
In a split election Corcorn and S.Jone 20. E. HL. Rollins, Republican, won a U.S. Senate seat today. The House results show Rollins 200 to Sinclair 170 with 5 scattering. In the Senate Rollins 8 Sinclair 3.
June reports from Cincinnati and Chicago describe the Monongahela River rising to 4 feet 3 inches, with vessels like the John L. Rhoads arriving and the Fontenelle moving for a propeller test. Weather improves and market notes show wheat, corn, and pork prices fluctuating, while Chicago and New York lift food and commodity quotes amid lively river and rail discussions.
Special Dispatch to the Cincinnati reports Parker's Landing Market holding steady with a $1 bid for shipment and nominal $207, while Oily City and Tideout markets show weakness or firm prices for crude and united shipments amid limited activity and unclear details.
An anxious father asks what to do with his corrigible son. A friend replies that dressing him in shepherd's plaid would at least keep him in check, prompting the puzzled parent to wonder about the possible benefit.
June 20 report shows the Senate laid before the body a War Department note concerning Major Camarock's corps and the South Pass improvement. The Chair referenced accounts of balances and a bankruptcy note, with Mr Sherman giving notice to the committee to take action at the first day of the next session.
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