08 Mar 1869
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1869
Page
1
The letter discusses pace of justice and political health under Brownlow, noting feeble executive governance, cabinet changes, and legislative strain as the Fifteenth Amendment looms. It mentions disturbing incidents, court crowding, and local rebuilding efforts at the Pleldell Hotel amid ongoing state business and cabinet considerations.
March 7 1809 reports very cool weather with snow and a falling river. The piece notes a lively business scene including a new hotel and exchange and mentions theatrical correspondence from Cincinnati. Weather remains unsettled as residents await better conditions and smoother river flows.
The Mound City Sentinel reports John G. Brook stating his garden lettuce is large enough for use this year. Fragmentary text mentions wheat injury and a scattered note about eyes and pans.
Fragments describe a park project to acquire about 1000 acres at the southwest corner of a city block, funded by a 50 000 loan over three years at 10 percent. The plan links park access along three city land sides with a canal viewed as essential for commercial needs, referencing a city council act and Prairie Farmer.
A patchwork of 19th century items mentions pneumonia death of a young boy named Sieg Geena y Tenea, a Confederate courier, and a son of Davy Crockett. The piece notes New Mexicans aiding Mexican forces, Indian unrest near Fort Selden, and a border ranch. Also recounted are court wagers, a market encounter over berries, a Paris vapor bath report, and political currents in Tennessee and New York with figures like Abraham Lincoln and Napoleon.
The piece argues for an educated professional detective force in New York to prevent criminals escaping arrest. It suggests replacing old methods like “setting a thief to catch a thief” with formal training and integrity, proposing schools for detectives to improve effectiveness and public safety.
The New York Tribune cites estimates of Cuban revolutionists near 25,000 and Spanish troops around 43,800, noting rebels favor the mountains and may win their battles. Eastern district news mentions Cespedes and Illera having seated.
A fragment describes a crowded family setup in a cheap room with several people sharing duties to keep house and fund meals. It mentions news offices, street life, and a group of children or urchins being led or observed, with scattered details about a catcher and a rough urban scene.
A reform effort spreads through Alliance with seventy branches and a push to wake citizens, churches, and the press. The initiative aims to organize reform clubs citywide and in Hamilton County, urging a convention to mobilize the poor and combat vice.
The regular monthly meeting of the Covington and Newport Medical Society will be held tomorrow evening at the residence of Dr. C. F. Thomas on Fourth street. Medical subjects will be read by Jules and Noonan. The Kenton Circuit Court convened in session with Judge Towey presiding. cases include hog stealing with a bond of twenty dollars. A district u n ighed—approval arrives in the city. Gen. arrives and visits Mrs. Charles on Benford. Senator Cartia, from Frankfort, has passed an act regarding Louisville cow and concealment. the Harrodsburg conference and North Episcopal Church.
A meeting is set for tomorrow evening at the corner of Brighton and Elm streets to nominate a candidate for Council in place of Mr. Tears. Col. W. K. Postmaster of Newport is rumored to seek reappointment as First Assistant Postmaster General and is currently in Washington. Dayton election results and local court fines are noted. the Thirty-First Infantry is being deployed to Newport Barracks as soldiers head to Montana and the Mississippi region.
In the Senate on Saturday, bills were introduced to reorganize the Senate, authorize transfer of the Ba more and Potomac Railroad tract into Columbia, and repeal restrictions on the Secretary of the Treasury’s connections with the Customs service. A bill to limit treaty ratifications with Indian tribes in secret sessions was also introduced.
Fragmented OCR notes from Gen Sheridan and New York arrests discuss cabinet prospects and assignments. Mentions Mr Stewart refusing, Grant’s views on repeal, Brice restored, Delano leaving Internal Revenue, Rollins, Hancock, Meade, Reynolds, and Butler in potential staff and department roles.
In Dover Lakes Tasca county a signaal of 000 was fled Saturday in the Ohio state office at Columbus.
The document reports a government conspiracy led by a religious sect centered in Morchansk with the chief arrested. It cites a vast capital in peace and bank notes, spanning Moscow and other regions, with agents in Veria. It mentions Fenian prisoners being liberated and lists several named individuals. Rumors abroad again mention the pope's death.
A Havana letter says Puerto Principe is under government control and no one may leave. Trinidad advices to Tuesday report a state of siege and three columns pursuing insurgents. Government forces numbered 850, with expenses of the war being defrayed by a one sixth levy.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an unclear date and events involving President and attacks by sea and land. Mentions xray to Puerto Principe and forces resisting, but details remain unreadable and incoherent.
A St Domingo report states General Luperon bought a war steamer at St Thomas. The purchase involves Frantimonada and an envoy named Mr Fabens sent as Commissioner to pursue annexation to the enemy. The communication is described as extremely uncertain.
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