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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1856
Page
2
Fragmentary will text states bequest to nephew Axade Wemmnaens son of Samuel Donelson. Mentions an elegant sword and a deed of high regard. Source text is garbled with unclear names and phrases.
The article claims political prisoners from Papa States are sent nightly across the frontier to be loaded onto an American vessel bound for Leghorn and then Australia. Prisoners, held up to seven years without trial, face perpetual imprisonment or exile as part of a perceived release tactic tied to the Peace Conference.
The Columbia Statesman reports Mrs. Anderson of Bourbonton beat her husband with a cowhide in a store after his desertion and brief return from a troubled marriage. Witnesses observed the punishment as a local remedy for courting truants.
A Montgomery Advertiser note recalls a street assault where three dogs knocked a woman down. Her hooped petticoat protected her from serious harm, leaving only minor scratches and a bruise. The piece questions why dog laws are not enforced.
The article notes a surge in travelers from Paris to the Belgian frontier. It cites 12 years prior estimates around 300 000 to 400 000 travelers, 1850 rail traffic at three and a half million, and the prior year at five and a half million. It breaks down by class: 615 000 first class 1 607 000 second class and 3 126 000 third class.
The Tipton Advertiser reports a man named Frank killed his wife in Centre township on the 27th alt. He cut her throat nearly severing the head. He was arrested and jailed in Scott county after failing bail. He confessed at once saying I am guilty I am the man who committed the deed. He is said to have fits and mental instability.
Two hundred four residents from Mackinaw Chippewas Delta Emmett and Sheboygan counties in northern Michigan petition Governor Bingham. They describe hardship from Mormon depredations and request relief from neighborly harassment and nefarious conduct.
Since the last war, U S ships bear state names, frigates take river names, cities are used for end caesaree ships, brige names honor deceased naval figures, and Cunards adopt country names according to a new system.
A Petersburg South bound train between Hickeford and Gerysburg derailed a cattle herd on the tracks Tuesday night, killing eight and wounding five of the herd. Locomotive safety and cattle disruption halted service as workers tended the injured and removed the animals from the line.
A warrant is out for a tall stout man with a high forehead accused of pursuing marriage with several city women and assaulting a lone resident. He allegedly swindled a New Jersey Railroad officer and lured a young girl of about fourteen. police seek his arrest in Bloomfield Newark and beyond. The missing girl is in the West. the suspect has ties to Bloomfield and Philadelphia.
Mr John Hart of this city received his enslaved man Joe who ran away about two years ago from Henderson. Joe reports he has wandered widely and fears death, and he was captured while en route back to his owner. The narrative notes his journey and arrest in jail at Henderson.
Public notices announce a hat sale at Hopkins store No 189 Main street with an extensive hat selection. J Graf & Co. set to sell 108 paintings at 121 Main street in an absolute auction with examination on day. Alfred Wood offers dry goods and summer hats at No 9 Pearl street with 150 packages and 75 summer hats. Also The Illustrated London News June 7 issue received at Pease & Lewis No 28 West Six Street featuring peace celebration illustrations.
Dick Duncan showcases Lopdor News for January 7 praising the issue as one of the best numbers seen, urging readers to subscribe and enjoy the splendid work.
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