24 Jun 1871
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1871
Page
1
The text reads as a garbled compiled OCR of various historical notes. It mentions the Spanish Minister to Mexico arriving in the capital, a murder of Rodrigues, a boxing challenge for 2500, railroad and fire department recalls, a German peace jubilee concert, property and storm news, and political moves in Alabama and New York, all jumbled without clear cohesion.
A severe storm near the city destroyed the Presbyterian Church in Scott Township and caused major damage to the United Presbyterian Church in nearby Clair Township. The wind toppled trees and ripped roofs, with barns blown down near Palmersville and widespread telegraph outages. Farmland suffered heavy losses including barley blown from fields. Residents faced flooding and hasty evacuations as the storm, described as the most violent in years, swept through the area.
Berlin reports serious friction with England as Bismarck seeks to buy Heligoland to defend the German coast. Granville counters that Britain will not part with the island and cites its nonsubject status. A note through Count Bernstoff follows, stressing strategic reasons for possession and the need to pay a Versailles indemnity first installment within thirty days of authority establishment.
Sioux City June 34: the steamer Ida Res No 62 of Northwestern Transportation struck a sand bar near White River and sank at night with 55 passengers aboard. The vessel and cargo were a total loss. Durfee reached the scene at 10 o'clock next day and rescued the passengers with no lives lost. The boat, rebuilt from an Allegheny River craft, was valued at 20 pounds and insured for 12,000 dollars. cargo valued around 160,000 dollars. Weare and Allison held 20,000 in insurance with Security New York State Hannibal Merchants Fire and Marine among the companies.
Special Dispatch to the Times reports Chauncey Barnes, the Lagrange County murderer, remains alive but non committal, conversing only with physicians as four bullets near the right temple are not yet removed. No recovery hoped, may survive days. Railroad accident victims on the New Albany Road are recovering as the bridge is rebuilt and trains resume.
Washington notes forecast little change for Gulf and Southern weather while West storms threaten the Middle States and lower Great Lakes. Reports mention upcoming Friday visits by officials, cabinet meetings planned, and discussions on tax, medical statistics, and Indian Bureau vouchers. Delano again cited on subject. CROP PROSPECTS shortly referenced via a letter to the Most Worshipful Grand Master of Masons of the District of Columbia.
Reports from New York June 24 detail the Book Concern case with Lanahan suspension debated by the committee and a looming verdict. Jersey Railroad directors name AL Dennis president and consider leasing to the Pennsylvania line. Also notes on the Singers festival, Erie English case, and a fatal bloodhound attack near Far Rockaway.
In Mexico City on June 16 the U S Consul reports a military officer briefly jailed the Governor and Prefect of Morelia but the act was disapproved by the General Government and both were released. Governor Bustamante, who ordered suspending the local ayuntamiento, died suddenly. D4ch is named new Governor. Senor Pesquiara, a jurist, elected. Congress proposes calling an extra session to address the situation.
Special Dispatch notes Monongahela rising to thirty eight inches in Rowley channel, with potential Juniata and Argory movements toward Cincinnati and Pittsburgh trade. Weather trends show rain and cloudy skies. later reports show river falling to one foot eight inches at falls and three feet eight inches in the canal. Port activity includes Indiana to New Orleans and Camelia to Tennessee River departures, barge movements, and ore transport updates with multiple vessels listed.
Dispatch from Dayton reports a man about 27 years old, five feet five inches, sandy hair and mustache, light complexion, intoxicated, run over by the Dayton and Michigan Railroad mail train seven miles south of Sidney at 10 45 this morning. By 3 45 this afternoon he is believed to be dying.
European dispatch reports postponed trials for Assy, Ros sel and Rochefort due to newly discovered papers. Gambetta declines assembly run, deeming the current Chamber illegal. A Baron Kaussmann letter pledges to accept народный choice on future government. The Echo of Commerce backs the Republicans. France lists 400 batteries and 4043 guns in active artillery. Bourbaki fully recovered and assigned to Lyons command.
A brief, unclear note describes a locust outbreak affecting the Northwest with property damage likely over 50 000 and structures breached by heavy rain. The fragment mentions age figures and streets flooded to feet, with inundation details at ends of areas and a stray reference to an agency.
Blanco of Venezuela schemes with General Lalazon who is driven from power after accepting money to leave the country. Lalazon heads to New York then Europe. Baez and Cabral clash with 1200 to 1500 on each side. Cabral loses a general, two guns, his camp, and eighteen prisoners. Cabral sets fire to a powder magazine at San Juan, nearly destroying the town.
Mavnio June 23 Thel Cortes adopts the address to the Crown by a vote of 164 to 98 The resignations of the whole Ministry were then announced Marshal Serrano is believed to become President of the new Ministry France Vinsanes June 24 The official journal reports Gen Tallymand has broken the blockade of Fort National in Algeria after a spirited fight with eight killed and thirty wounded
England. Loxnow June 24 The American Consul and suite have arrived at Tangiers from Fez. Marine, Sournamrrox June 23 Arrived The steamship Holanda from New York Glasgow June 24 Arrived The ship Java from New York Liverpool June 24.
Local Cincinnati society reports a small attendance at a meeting with reminders of the State Entomological Institute event on September 21. The Horticultural Department is led by an experienced superintendent. premiums are liberal. Members respond to Commissioner Capron on grape disease queries. Richmond hosts the National Pomological Society on September 6–7. Numerous fruit varieties are listed, including Wash, Sycamore-Sweet, Harvest, Western Beauty, and Curamel. A representative from the Ocidentalia species is noted, with discussion on size, production, and flavor. A fine seedling pear and a noteworthy Madrone pine are mentioned, with committee work and a donation of a plant.
A fragmentary item notes a dedication in San Francisco on June 23 for a monument named for the Thomas figure. It mentions duties in America and lists B Pullerton as treasurer of the Society of the Potomac and Louis of Missouri, referencing a monument at Central Park.
The Hemp Factory insurance at Lytle & Co buried Thursday lists Hartford 4000 Franklin Philadelphia 3500 Fire and Marine Buffalo 2000 Commercial St Louis 2150 Exelsior Sc Lowi 3590 Boatmen's St Louis 2000 Andes Cincinnati 3500 Home Columbia Ga 5000 Exna New York 1500 Execlator New York 1000 Associated Firemen's Baltimore 1000 United States Fire 2500 The Liberty Democrat says L S Long John Mallens Elliott and another were killed by Indians near Fort Griffin Texas May 7 One Elliott found alive.
Taunton Massachusetts June 24 fire last night destroyed the paint store of Kelsey Ward after flames swept through the building, causing extensive damage estimated at thirty thousand dollars.
A brief report from Milwaukee notes a deadly incident tied to a $150 dispute. Police say three people were shot at a location described as Mineasia near the water, with one victim identified as Muwavuze, Jane, age 24. The article hints at a cult or cultlike group linked to the violence, but details remain unclear.
The notice lists numerous property transfers including Ernst Tranayers, Roos Tranayers and wife to G H Barger for a 2 by 10 lot on Mulberry Street, Michael Scherlin and wife to David Sehare for lot 72 by aa on Vine and Hack, Shomakers to Schomakers lot 20 a rs feet on Hendleton, and multiple parcels along Lebanon Street, Miami Canal, Nassau Street, St James area, and Langan Street. Also mentions John Stitel to August, James Varrel, and Keck, with various lot sizes and street corners. totals and ad hoc notes appear for several properties and wards.
A raw and planing unit of Gillingham Morrison in Patrapenicia was burned last night. Loss reported at 310,060 dollars.
A fragment notes a June 24 gathering at Long Branch with Loxo Baanca and a committee from California arriving to present their address to the President. The report mentions the President receiving the visitors and dismissing further details as unclear.
June 24 reports show wheat steady to weak with mixed bids, No. 2 Western 63 63 1/4 cents, oats and rye varying, corn firm at 58 59 cents, freight and flour prices in Tokyo and Buffalo noted. Read like a brief market note with multiple commodities and regional quotes.
Incomplete notes describe life protectors and safety equipment, including low water epidemies and fog alarms, inspected by a supervisor in session. The text is fragmentary and offers no clear events or outcomes, making a precise summary difficult.
The piece surveys visiting cards, accessories, and dress trends for young men and society events. It notes pale cards, gold headed canes, tortoise shell parasols, round hats, and white bustin trims. It condemns iridescent cards, praises black China crepe outfits, and mentions wedding cake gifts and perfumed notes as social signals.
Reported mosquito activity in Memphis and Meridian, peaches priced per peck in Atlanta and Georgia, bond pricing in Fulton County, a Tennessee farmers initiative, sunstroke cases in New Orleans, Raleigh asylum inmate counts, Georgia crops and debt, blackberry crop failure due to rains, livestock weight near Rockport, Texas, and a political nomination in Alabama.
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