03 Mar 1870
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1870
Page
1
A rambling correspondence fragment describes Tremont House in Chicago, meetings with Cincinnati visitors, editor Wil EY, and Lydia’s missed invitation. It notes rail expansion topics in Ironton, Pennsylvania Railroad finances, Chesapeake and Ohio terminus plans, Kanawha paths, and growing railroad talk shaping regional ambitions.
Letter from Ironton and Frankfort dated March 1, 1870 discusses the Cincinnati Southern Railroad bill being rejected by the Kentucky Senate. It condemns the act as a crowning infamy, cites Louisville and Nashville Railroad influence, and notes widespread Central Kentucky citizen support for the road being ignored.
A local review notes Not Guilty at Narronal Theater drawing strong crowds with stirring scenes and an even more popular portrayal of U S soldiers in the battle. Woon’s Theater features Jo Emmett’s comic German dialect specialty drawing nightly cheers and a rising career in the Empire City.
The meeting at the Congregational Church featured hymn singing to “Boylston” and “Nearer My God,” with Rev. Moore offering prayers. Dayton news notes many church applicants, and Rev. W. H. ar reports growing church work. Also listed is Woodruff's Silver Palace Sleeping Car as adopted by the Marietta and Cincinnati Railroad, describing its luxury and first run between Cincinnati and Grafton with Baltimore connections.
A local gathering concluded with singing, including the hymns My God I Am Thine and The Union Band, marking the event's closing moments.
A Second Meeting opened with a hymn and prayer service. A lady suffering from consumption received comfort from Mr. Brown. Reports from abroad mention Rev. W. Beteesal of South Salem and Rev. Emery noting a hopeful Christian wave. Tonight and tomorrow a continued program at VINE-STREET Congregational and Presbyterian churches is planned with growing attendance and youth-focused services.
A garbled colonial era fragment from the Sev ille Courier Journal describes odd nautical scenes on the Red River and Mississippi. It mentions a German doctor from Cincinnati, moral contrasts, and a curious tale known as Canada. The passage references a mortuary misadventure and a staged charade with a coat and skirting details, set near a stable.
A printed piece in the Town Miner prompts attacks over party lines, with figures like Deitz Thornton and Geis involved. The note condemns Independent Republican and Democratic tickets, cites council, clerk, and other offices, and includes concerns about misattribution and editorial influence.
Two young men named Force were arrested in Pittsburg on charges tied to ceiling lottery tickets. They are not residents of Covington, contrary to yesterday's report.
Fragmentary report shows the South Carolina Legislature adjourned amid references to a gold debt payment plan and a range of 19th century political items including a Richardson-McFarland trial and naval appointments. The text also mentions March 15 and payments to editors as part of unclear proceedings.
The Ohio legislature advances several bills in March including a measure to authorize municipal bonds for Olive Township Meigs County and amendments to taxation and public works acts. Several representatives propose changes to commissions advertising for contracts and soldiers’ benefits while limits on session length are discussed.
The passage describes Senate proceedings with Conkling Pomeroy Julian and others considering a land grant bill, a public lands measure, and a Niagara River bridge proposal. The committee deliberations, executive session, and adjournment are noted, with references to funding and legislative focus.
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