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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1872
Page
1
An apparent press item notes a career change involving Opesial Dispsich. The brief mentions a move reported to the Times and Chrontete, with limited readable details about motives or date. Further facts are unavailable in the legible text.
The document discusses petitions in error from Summit County involving inmate voting rights at the National Asylum and the Montgomery County Coroner election case. It references John Bowers v. Mary A. Pomeroy and a 1854 act amended in 1870 about liquor liability, plus rulings on evidence and trial procedures in separate cases.
A report from March 5 notes William Blackburn was sentenced to three years in the State's Prison for an infamous rape after serving six months in jail. Charlotte Cushman appeared at the Opera House tonight in Henry VI.
Telegraphs report that Cass County bonds for a railroad project faced arrest warrants amid fraud claims. Police Chief MacDonough and Sheriff Bryant coordinated actions against those who issued or sold the bonds, alleging deceit. The case centers on a disputed claim of 229000 dollars and potential violence tied to the bond controversy in Missouri.
New York report notes very cold clear weather with a thermometer at five below zero, while dispatches discuss fears of extortion and fraud tied to religious groups and commissions. Authorities warn of suspected ploys and emphasize caution amid unclear local conditions.
Paris March POUYER-QUERTIER resigns as Minister of Fiflement following a cabinet session. He explains his conduct and his testimony in support of Lamotte at the Rouen court, detailing the reasons for stepping down from the ministry.
Loxpox March 5 reports anxiety in New York over the City of Washington not arriving from Liverpool after sailing February 17. The Egypt has arrived. Young Grant, President’s son, visited both Houses of Parliament yesterday. Rome reports Prince Frederick Charles of Prussia warned that Germany would defend Italy if France attacked.
A large Philadelphia building on Chestnut and Carter streets caught fire last night. Flames spread from the Carter street side to the eighth story, with steam and water delaying progress until the cupola caught. At midnight the west front remained intact, but a massive crash toppled the cupola as water from the roof tried to quell the blaze. Firemen battled through the night, preventing total ruin of the block. by 2 a.m. the eighth floor fire was checked, though the cupola had fallen amid the ruins. The block includes merchants and manufacturers with stock valued at unknown amounts. several firms and agents are named among the damaged properties.
Fort Scott Monitor states it has no sympathy for or connection with the Kansas Republican movement after a telegraphed report claimed an association. The denial appears in a brief Kansan dispatch dated March 5.
A fragment from St Louis dated March 5 references an agent and a sum in dispute described as large and unclear, with limited readable details on parties or context.
Marine item notes the West Indian and Pacific Line Austrian from West India arriving at the European steam ship pier Locust Point Baltimore yesterday around 5 PM. It also reports the North German Lloyd Line Ohio from Bremen arriving with cargo and 225 emigrants who departed for the West by B&O Railroad at 8 50 PM Sunday. New York report mentions See Gee from Liverpool dated March 5.
Special dispatches from Louisville and adjacent ports report river levels falling with varying inches, clear weather, and lingering freights. Listed are incoming ships, times, and destinations such as Emilie Ldmie for Rectives, Garrett for New Orleans, and Peytona for New Orleans. the Monongahela also falls while the river freezes overnight and temperatures vary across locations.
The afternoon session saw action on several measures including a bill to empower affidavits for real estate sales, a probate records indexing bill, and a fraud prevention act for mortgagees. House actions included a postponed joinder bill and a circular from the Secretary of the Nations on disinfectants and steering committee reports. A murder inquest filled the day with testimony about a woman found dead in the woods and footprints pointing to a Moore family home as detectives seek the killer.
The Senate, March 10, 1571, debated codifying state codes and then devoted hours to a bill allowing Elizabethtown and Big Sandy and Cheke and Ohio Rail Companies to build a bridge over the Biscandy River. A substitute proposed location changes and river navigation impact but no final vote. The adjournment followed without action on the bridge plan and other minor bills.
New York March 5 A Colitis South Carolina disputed ties that the bill granting 1 500 000 in aid of the Ride Ridge Railroad has soon passed by the Legislature over Governor Scott s vetoes. The validating bill will probably pass today, placing four mill i sens tes bends under hypothecation on the market.
The Senate and House debated grants and sites for public buildings in Harrisburg and Sacramento, contemplated a Nevada land grant and the purchase of a site for Wales. Amendments to the appropriation bill were reviewed, with executive sessions and various committee actions shaping the measures considered that day.
A Pittsburg Dispatch account details a grisly scene nine miles from Johnstown. A burned wood pile concealed a charred female body, with only a few clues intact including false teeth a sun glasses and a linen handkerchief. Local rumor centered on a possible outdoor murder plot and a swift police inquiry followed.
The report bundles varied items: Union Pacific rail blockage between Cheyenne and Rawlins. St Louis hosting preparations for a June National Laungeriest. death notices for M. Alex. Tate papers. Russian Interior Minister Giles and French cabinet debates. Pere Hyacinthe’s Rome Bible diffusion address. Judge Primm in St Louis Criminal Court. J. B. Belcher named to California Supreme Bench. Erie Directors' Act repeal motion in New York Assembly. Vanderbilt track dispute bill. French Assembly uproar over taxes. Mrs. Sallie Bramlette’s Kentucky governorship widow death. Maine elections for Portland and Lewis. Mount Washington doctor Wolf’s fatal boat accident. Turkish-European alliance implications. baseball players convention in Cleveland. Harlem River race challenge by Bible of New York. Dr Vanderpeel new Health Diver in New York. French prefect concerned over workers clubs. Leeds flax mills shortening workday. Atchison to Keokuk rail service imminent.
The Senate elected a committee to investigate alleged improper arms sales by agents. Hamlin Carpenter Sawyer Logan Ames Harlan and Stevenson named with scattered votes for others. Secretary Fish said London intelligence indicates the British Cabinet may accept Alabama claims. caucus named executive campaign committee Chandler Cameron Cogan Corbett Poule Starkweather Ketchum Coburn and Falsey. Congress retrenchment noted with testimony by New York gin merchant Schultz on liquor packages bypassing Customs House bribes alleged but unproven.
A Pittsburg Times entry notes a high society marriage, a major East Liberty fire causing about fourteen thousand dollars in losses, and nineteen national banks in the city area with capital totaling nineteen million five hundred thousand dollars. A Franklin oil producers meeting drew a crowded court house, where General McCalmont criticized the South Improvement Company and A H Brownson urged unity among producers to control output, avoiding domination by combinations. Rev Dr I K Rine published a public confession linking Chicago excesses to drinking and gamblers, described as bitter and unconscionable.
Mr Mercur reported the Supplementary Appropriation Bill. Mr Wheeler from the Committee on Pacific Railroad reported a bill for the Central Pacific one half of the stand of Vera Buena to the Bay of San Francisco for its western terminus with a bell to be selected within six months under the President's authority. After a long discussion the bill went over. The Deficiency Appropriation bill was taken.
In March the senate passed Wrights bill raising special assessments for sewer purposes to three dollars per live unit. Wilsons house bill extends jurisdiction for replevin cases up to three hundred dollars. Hoags house bill caps ditch project contracts at 120 percent of the furnished estimate. Additional items include measures from Hoag and others affecting wards and board affairs.
In Burrago on March 5 prices show four steady markets with wheat fair and 4 600 bush Delwike tea sold at 145 and 70 bush white Michigan at 16. Corn and oats dull with small sales and tracks noted. In Chicago area work is lower with lard heavy around 3.70, green meats quiet, hogs dull, whisky quiet at Aggas’ce.
The Seventeenth Ward cartier, under Mr. Bouchard, will start serving patrons with the second edition in this issue. Subscribers are expected to welcome the change and improved service.
Philadelphia reports indicate a blaze along Chestnut street near Jayne's railing. Water damage drenches lower floors while the granite float remains partly intact and occupants of the wing face serious impact though insured for 80,000 dollars.
The mayoral trial continues with key figures like C. Tynes, the late County Auditor, involved in warrant and peo indications. Proceedings focus on operations and accounting issues as authorities seek clarity on revit, vouchers, and keeping accounts amid ongoing legal actions.
The Columbus Journal reports Carlos Daly, a stranger in town, died by hanging in his station house cell after a night of drinking. He had been arrested, released to go Cincinnatiward, then re-arrested for intoxication. Found hanged by a comforter, the coroner and jury deemed death self-inflicted amid a drunken fit.
Reimbibe Ecclesiastien trial notes: Rev Mr Gilutere, a priest from Dayton, appointed Bishop for the Diocese of Cleveland. He is expected to arrive. Rev Mr O Callahan, involved in charges against Bishop Lappe, has been tried and sentenced or ordered to retreat.
A Boston bound schooner named lara Bell from New York to Boston grounded near Cape Cod. Seven crew attempted to reach shore, only one survived and was nearly frozen. the others perished at sea.
Special Dispatch reports fair weather and business. The river has declined two inches with seven arrivals and four departures. The Minneola lies over to morrow to take a cotton trip. The City of Helena and BE fl. Shreve light. The Belle of Memphis left with 200 bales for St. Louis while the St. Joe and the Arusdillo arrive and discharge gas. The Mary Cory brought 535 bales of cotton from the Arkansas River and 2,000 speots of seed.
Commodore Brown of the Virginia Oyster Police presents 1971 operations findings. He urges restricting dredging to the Chesapeake area excluding rivers and creeks, proposes extending the close season from May 1 to October 1, and advocates a stricter enforcement to protect future oyster generations.
Fragmented diary style notes describe market activity in New York and Philadelphia with mentions of a bid, refined goods, and a potential poster. Other lines reference a quiet scene, a market in Thusville, and a time near eight with various coordinates or codes. The readable fragments point to a trading mood and place names amid scattered numbers.
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