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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1875
Page
4
An informal note mentions a convention at Sprague's and shows July interest being paid at the Assistant United States Treasurer's office. Jim McLain seeks a clear statement about political alignment while urging support for Hayes.
An ambitious young man attempting an unconventional health lift program faced a setback after a wagon loaded with two items became unable to move from a location. Local authorities and the unnamed participants discussed next steps and safety measures. The incident highlights risks of improvised medical aids and the need for proper oversight.
A brief notice notes that an occasion may be of interest in relation to an upcoming event. Details are sparse but emphasize potential relevance to attendees and stakeholders.
Fragmentary OCR text shows unclear names and phrases, with Robey and Warrier-like forms amid odd spellings. No clear event, date, or location emerges, leaving a vague, unreadable snippet that offers little factual substance for a full card.
In court Mr Gerard noted bail requests and examined the indictment for Reinlein whose bond was to be fixed. Lawyers urged prompt trial dates, claiming the docket permits immediate action and defendants seek instanter pleas while prosecutors pressed to set cases for the later part of the term.
The Grand Jury, led by Prosecuting Attorney Gerard, reports after extensive examination of witnesses and water works officials. It finds thirty four true bills amid indictments for grand larceny, assault, betting on elections and other offenses connected to the Cincinnati Water Works, with seventeen days of sessions and 353 witnesses examined.
At last night’s Board of Education session resignations from Kate Thompson of the Twenty-fifth District Fairmount and Mary L. Smith of the Ninth District were accepted. The Pendleton street building improvements contract was awarded to James Mack for 11500. Library Board report discussed new appointments for the ensuing term, naming Sophia See and others to library rooms and staff.
The Miami River rises after heavy rains while markets report abundant vegetables. Local affairs include Dr Beauchamp improving, Rev Dr Davidson of concern, and Hamilton businessmen planning to relocate. The Republican County Central Committee organized under Maj Joyce and H L Morey, with Wardations and city council actions on street work, police department plans, and infrastructure.
The County Court handled wills with varied bequests including William Mutzger leaving major shares to his wife and Henry, while Geo Sta's will was presented with gifts to multiple beneficiaries. Howell and Contains secured a contract for Newport and Covington Bridge painting at 400 dollars, and several Stacey heirs are named in consecutive estates with shares and equal partition.
A Madison street cigar store bulletin board draws crowds as locals discuss an upcoming game between the Philadelphias and Stars. Rumors swirl that Wid Prob and Doc Maley hold stakes while the celebrated Louis Red Stockings pitcher joins the Stars lineup for this afternoon’s contest.
The community reports a raspberry ice cream and floral festival to benefit Taylor Street M E Church, with tickets selling fast for a grand inauguration and local gossip about residents. Notes mention Mr Frank H Manville’s tobacco wager, court cases, a visit from Mr Schulte at a furnace, possible political alliances for Col Matt Cooper, Dayton Kentucky water needs, lodge officer elections, a wagon accident near Four Mile, and obituaries and school exhibits.
A. C. 68 West Third street auctioneer and dealer in real estate offers special attention to auction sales. Jos. H. Li & Co. at 52 West Third street operate as real estate auctioneers and note. Meyer to Hood transfers describe lot 50 by 11414 feet on Purcell avenue with Warsaw pike reference in Storrs Township.
An ad touts Dr Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pellets as a compact, highly concentrated cathartic. The copy argues the pellets deliver as much purgative power as large pills while being easy to swallow and gentle on sensitive stomachs, noting their refined chemical formulation and sale through medicine dealers.
A curent market note indicates no notable changes in banking feature during the week and a more active money market is anticipated as banks credit their depositors.
Sterling exchange remains quiet with 60 day bills at 4 7, gold at 190, and abundant call money around 6 per cent. New York and London markets show firmer rail stocks and varied bond quotes while commodities like wheat, corn, and sugar face quiet, mixed, or steady activity across major cities and exchanges.
On Testimonial Day trading was light with grain and cotton steady. Whisky and spices showed activity while flour markets remained quiet. Notables including Col Maxwell left town tomorrow as Gen John R Morton and others take charge of the Chamber of Commerce at the Merchant's Exchange. Reported flour sales ranged with bris prices, corn and rye quotations, and whisky at 115 for iron-bound barrels.
Tuesday June 29 market roundup reports liberal receipts for butter with high quality stock scarce as demand rises. Prices for yellow butter range 18 to 20 cents with prime steady. Coal prices from Ohio and Pittsburg noted with varied quotations. Cotton market described as quiet with ranges for ordinary to good ordinary.
A garbled OCR bundle lists numerous fabrics and brands such as Capcomati Ames, Orchard DW, Sea Island, Cocheco, Eddystone, Anchor shirting, Merrimack, and Solas labels. It appears as a fragmented textile merchandise catalog with prices, widths, and tones scattered across multiple entries, including colors like blue and pink and mentions of sizes like 82 inch. The text lacks coherent narrative and full item details.
Tuesday arrivals list Jas and Menon from Louisville and Potomac routes with Chile and Portsmouth mentions. departures include Louisville and Port mouth destinations. Weather warm with light morning rain and heavy evening shower. The river rose 13 inches in 24 hours to 12 feet 7 inches, 89 feet 5 inches under Sus sion bridge, 87 feet 7 inches under export bridge. Pittsburg channel shows 2 feet 11 inches flow. Fawn brings cement, tobacco, lumber, barrels, staves, eggs and sorghum. Other vessels Kanawha Belle and Kittle Hegler expected, Rover idle with ore. E H Williamson returned home. Eureka preparing a lumber, salt and moving goods voyage, Ike Whittaker arrived from Pittsburg.
A fragmentary notice outlines a Thursday Friday Saturday schedule for July with admission details and a two percent house share. It mentions Chromes and a beauty theme, but details are unclear.
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