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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1871
Page
1
A chaotic summary notes political moves in San Salvador and Chicago, with ministers and councils shifting as Moret and others may gain seats. It mentions Jackson Donelson’s death, New Hampshire legislators debating elections, and a rash of rain damage plus a planned State Senator vote in Clarke County Ohio.
Governor appoints Charlee Reemelin Andrew Boys and Henjemin M Skinner as mine inspectors for Ohio. They will meet July 6 for organization. Antietam National Cemetery trustee Gen Wright reports plans to erect a white granite monument forty five feet high costing about 30000 dollars. Grounds are being beautified and a committee seeks renewal of decaying headboards on soldiers graves nationwide. Cincinnati ladies memorial referenced. government action expected soon.
A Tribune report details a feud between Secretary Boutwell and General Pleasonton over Internal Revenue matters. Pleasonton’s bid for bureau independence faces opposition from Congress and the President. Delano’s routine roles are noted, while Carlton attacks Dr Lanahan over Methodist Book Concern fraud claims and a Be Book Committee plan pursues Kreth for a targeted inquiry into the concern. The Times notes railroad speculation favoring municipal and western lines, and a large Saengerfest drew crowds at Empire Rink with strong chorus performances.
In Europe French affairs dominate, with France adopting the Prussian corps system reportedly. Gambetta aligns with Louis Blanc, and Paris prepares for the July 2 election as the Central Republican Committee releases its candidate list headed by Gambetta. Thiers decrees a mobilized legion to restore order at Versailles.
On June 27 the Pullman express to Boston derailed near Freeport due to a tender axle break. Two baggage cars and four passenger cars were smashed. Baggage master George Chase and brakeman Albert Barron, both of Skowhegan, were killed. L A Larrabee of Skowhegan is missing acknowledgement. Portland evening train service was delayed but resumed. night trains run as usual.
A beloved local woman dies in a drowning incident after two girls and a would be rescuer perish attempting a rescue. A political candidate suffers serious injuries in the same event, prompting inquiries into safety measures and emergency response efforts. The community mourns the losses while officials review the sequence of events and hazard warnings.
Fragmentary notice notes a centennial celebration for Sir Walter Secott with invitations extended to invited guests. It mentions physicians and a committee in charge and references a redbeegge event and preparations for the anniversary at Decora locality, with several broken phrases remaining unreadable.
Washington june 27 a Bowen case recounts Mrs C C Bowen meeting the Attorney regarding pardon for her husband with a promise of due consideration. The report notes a large influx of names and references widespread counterfeit National Bank notes, suggesting broader financial concerns.
A passenger, name unknown, was run over by an engine at Union Depot this morning and instantly killed. He appeared to have boarded a Western train. A note with the name Hotel Grain Denver was found in his clothes.
The report describes light winds and calms across the Gulf and Eastern States with cloudy conditions in the South likely clearing. A high pressure area is expected Tuesday to move over the Mississippi Valley and Middle States, bringing pleasant weather and light or very light winds east of the Thirty Mountains.
Loni June 27 Burke a Fenian convict is released from imprisonment on condition to report yearly to the magistrate. The order requires Burke to appear before the magistrate at set intervals while under supervision and parole terms. The report stipulations bind him to regular oversight as part of the release.
St Louis reports J T Hoberts a reformer known here and elsewhere, arrested after a murderous assault on Police Officer Walsh last night. The combative figure, once jailed as a vagrant in April, used a carving knife to inflict several wounds on Walsh’s head and face.
The Sun asserts editorial control under Stephens aligning with the Democratic platform of 1868, opposing Congress reconstructions as unconstitutional. It notes Ewing’s gubernatorial nomination by the Democratic State Convention, discusses miscounts in McCook’s favor, references the Chicago Tribune summary of Democratic aims, and highlights opposition to federal overreach, Santo Domingo annexation, and protectionist tariffs.
Writings describe a tree on Madagascar named Urania period that grows tall with woody stems and large leaves used for roofing and building. Its trunks store fresh water, yielding clips of water when pierced, a feat noted by W. Ellis and Rev. travelers in 1857.
Special dispatch reports river conditions at Port List and Pittsburg on June 27. The Monongahela rises 3 feet 6 inches, while the river near the vamal shows 3 feet 5 inches and the gale remains calm with a 90 degree mercury reading. The Leonidas lies in the same position but settling at bow and stern as log chains broke. little freight recovered, and the boat likely a total loss. The Alaska arrives at New Albany for repairs. freight on barges to Cincinnati via towboat Robin. Notable sales include the towboat Tom Dodsworth and gear sold to J C Richer & Co. for $100,000. dredging at Queen Howse begins, six weeks to finish. The Brownsville and Pittsburg packet Reneva arrives. weather clear, no heavy swell at headwaters.
Special dispatch reports on Fridays cabinet session with President returning tomorrow. Pending business includes Pleasonton's issues and planned decisions on protecting Fayette County North Carolina residents from Ku Klux influence.
A Marine report notes vessels including the Vidle de Paris Abysinia and City of Brooklyn arriving from New York, alongside the Caspian from Baltimore. The entry dated June 1871 records these ships docking in Losoon.
In New York on June 27 the steamer Gileria carried a large specie shipment valued at about 860000 dollars. The transfer underscores the steady movement of coin and bullion by sea during midyear.
Market generally dull with wheat quoted around 127 for some grades and No.2 spring near SLG8. No.2 Western corn at 62 to 63 cents per bushel and oats sales at 58 to 58 1/2 cents for 15 000 bushels. Dealers note weak, subdued demand and cautious trading across wheat corn and oats.
A London letter reviews M. Gerome’s Cleopatra, noting the artist’s achievement in capturing the queen’s luxury and presence. The scene is set in Caesar’s council chamber with Cleopatra portrayed in lavish dress and a commanding gaze toward the dictator.
In Cleveland on June 27 revelation shows a Confederate ring busted by Secret Service men aiding Hastings. Two agents aided in the operation over two months, arresting ringleaders including James Monroe Bissell of Alliance, William H. Berne Van Wer, Andrew Jackson Inn, T. Hickman Brady, George W. Shawen, and others. Cash and counterfeit metals were seized, with details disclosed by a government detective who exposed the scam.
Baltimore June 27 Albert Schumacher president of the ee ae ae respected citizens died yesterday at age 0.
Workmen at a Lehighton near Shenandoah company dispute membership in the Miners Benevolent Association. The issue centers on whether these employees should be counted as organization members under the current rules. The Pottsville reporting notes confusion over eligibility and required affiliations.
A fragmentary essay argues coachmen loom large in upper class fantasies, shaping marriage markets and social mobility. It notes lovers of luxury wooing masters’ daughters, and imagines husbands’ sons entering elite life via coachman status, with a mix of satire and speculation about a changing social tide.
The Tribune argues that outdoor work for modest women is dangerous and corrupting, urging older women to guide the young toward safer, respectable trades. It says hawking and advertising are unsuitable for girls, recommending homemaking, crafts, nursing, domestic service, and horticulture as safer alternatives within city life.
In a humorous critique the author discusses a female garment described as delicate yet revealing, noting its low neck, short skirt, and elaborate bosom work. The piece mocks the idea that a man could endure such attire for an hour while contrasting female form with male perspective and social norms.
A scanned column discusses national identity and class attitudes, contrasting American pride with European poverty of culture. It praises U S schools, notes English peasants’ knowledge gaps, and argues for strong public schooling as crucial to progress, citing Yale University's fundraising need as a modern example.
The annual Cambridge Class Day festival featured the usual time honored customs and a refined program. The oration and poem pleased attendees as the church service, music, and dance drew praise, while historic buildings gained a new grace for the farewell of another class.
An aged physician once saved a dying rival landowner without seeking pay. Years later the neighbor’s gesture to settle a farm damage reveals his deep, humiliating stinginess as he clutches a coin, unable to meet even a modest offer. The Boston Times reports this tale of pride and charity.
Dr Bunce of Glastonbury Conan reports a woman with a scrofulous habit suffering long term ailments who has produced large live worms from abscesses on her side and neck amid swelling on the right side. The account notes extreme pain and the physician fears the worm episode signals worse to come.
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