23 Jun 1864
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1864
Page
1
The fragment lists Knowlton and A Berry Dentists with an address on ThicK and Residence along with J N McClung Dentist at No 152, Cincinnati. The OCR snippet shows names and offices, indicating a directory style notice of local dental practitioners and their locations.
Special correspondent reports heavy skirmishing along a 22 mile front near Boone Station and Marietta Georgia. Union infantry pushes toward Atlanta as deserters describe Johnston’s forces entrenched in rugged mountains with Polk, Hood, and Hardee in command. reports say Polk killed and Confederate lines holding but weakening.
Fragmentary quotation describes a general's order to communicate information as long as a lamp burns. The speaker urges patience and endurance, instructing the soul to remain still until the end comes. The name Larry appears as a sign-off or addressee.
Richmond discusses Maximilian's imperial rule in Mexico and Santa Anna's long career. It questions Maximilian's grasp of Mexico's varied peoples, tribes, and politics and warns of possible instability under a German emperor allied to French interests. It also surveys Mexican resources and potential for development.
A miscellany of literary notices and postwar reading guides discusses works by Grace Aguilar J Milton Markey and M T Walworth, with praise for moral themes and vivid travel scenes. It includes commentary on wartime sketches, a coroner tale, and a guide to Ohio public thoroughfares.
A collage of short notices reports and curiosities including a Columbus statue plan in Madrid a strawberry festival in Pittsburg fund for wounded soldiers a mosquito repellent claim a Blarnete twine mention and library figures for the Boston Mercantile Library. Several brief items touch on crime politics railroads mills immigration police and a railroad accident with a car pileup at Marquette.
Dispatches report no fighting today with movements and probes as Union forces press positions. Hunter operates against enemy communications while rains slow advances and rebels defend strong positions near Winchester Martinsburg and Nose Creek.
Report states no shift in positions at the front as both sides hold lines near the river. Forces stabilize after patrols and regrouping, with both sides confirming the same tactical stance and no new offensives observed.
The United States steamer John Farren arrived from Beaufort N C reporting Captain Smallman rescued fourteen crewmen from the gunboat Leander after she wrecked on Cape Lookout shoals on the night of the 11th. Seven of the rescued were severely exhausted and unconscious. the Leander had a crew of twenty with nine lost. Captain Smallman and his crew bailed the wreck, ferried survivors to the Farren, and then returned to aid further. Survivors were sent to naval hospitals for care. Captain Gleason of the Leander thanks Captain Smallman and the Farren officers for their gallant rescue and treatment.
New York June 22 The Commercials money article reports wild activity in the gold market as public competition was suspended by the gold bill. Short positions were forced to cover while holders pushed prices up, brokers quoted erratic prices and foreign exchange trading slowed. By 12:50 P M gold fell and large lots were dumped, with prices near 210 and 220 as the day progressed.
A Chicago meeting of the Executive Committee of the No Democratic Convention voted that the national convention be postponed to a later date in the country. Franx O. Prencn served as secretary during the session held today.
In Boston on June 23 a report notes shipments of cotton bales including 4137 burnt and 187 damaged, with prices around 1 dollar per bale and 190 dollars for upland lots. Tobacco and other goods are also listed with various quantities and values.
Fragmentary report from New York on June 2 notes ongoing efforts by delegates to secure a decision. No clear outcome reached yet as conventions proceed with negotiations and formations.
A damaged OCR snippet from a New Orleans newspaper describes the Steamer defeating Cane in a debut game. Details are unreadable, but the victory is noted as a notable sports moment with limited readable context.
Sale of 6355 bales of cotton at 80 percent quality with 6 percent tax applied. The item was sold subject to the tax conditions.
A steamer named Vickabes safely navigated a narrow pass between Vihobocs and Memphis on June 21. The vessel reached the other side with no damage reported and no injuries.
A short wire service style item notes rumors circulating that Mr. Chase may negotiate a foreign loan. The report mentions a provision related to the negotiations and the possibility that Chase will take action.
A June report notes a Persia related financial fall and a government stance on lawful enlistments. It discusses the impact on recruits in Ireland and the limits of stopping legal proceedings. Market items list price movements for staples and commodities including beef pork bacon lard butter sugar coffee and rice.
June 11 update from Queenstown and Liverroot notes Cotton sales reaching 10 000 bales with market firmer and higher prices for Sqeerens. Stuffs dull and steady with production quiet and unchanged as demand remains subdued.
House reports a resolution regarding seating of representatives and declares the President will appoint a three person commission to assess loyal state governments in 11 rebel states. The commission, to be formed from nonparticipants in the rebellion, will examine evidence of loyalist governance and report to Congress before the next session.
Motion by Mr. Nesmith of Oregon moves a bill authorizing negotiations with certain Oregon tribes for treaty rights. bill passed. Mr. McDougal of California proposes a joint resolution on relations with France. laid on the table after debate. Mr. Powell of Kentucky amends a bill to curb military interference with elections. amendments adopted and bill passes. Sumner presents petition by Horace Sprigg alleging slavery purchase and compensation dispute. emancipation claim considered. Committee on Relations urged to consider a treaty with Great Britain. Russian deserters topic noted. House bill to appoint a President to with...
Fragmentary text mentions Albany and a chase, with references to bias and a befriended ex. The readable lines lack clear entities, dates, or events to form a coherent news item.
Printer seeks customers with urgent need for job printing. Offers low prices and quick turnaround. Includes mention of orders and services implied by the ad text.
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