11 Mar 1874
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1874
Page
1
Very critical reports say Senator Sumner suffered two severe angina episodes tonight. Friends watch him by the bedside as he battles a recurrence linked to prior illness during recent Senate Chamber efforts.
The Sun reports church leaders discuss irregularities in Rev Dee's church actions and the discipline process. The article notes members promised to submit to discipline yet contest actions, raising questions about church independence and accountability. Also covered are unrelated items on a Brooklyn murder suspect, temperance efforts, and Havana volunteers amid looming war.
The committee met in secret to read memorialists as Thurman open the session announcing printing of memorialists and a written reply to charges. A motion sought to compel attendance of witnesses and define conditions precedent and evidence rules for the investigation. Next Thursday was set for hearings on these questions and potential production of records from Philadelphia and New York.
Jayne of the Committee on Ways and Means defends honesty while noting convict sentiment if all penitentiary inmates stood in a row. He cites potential gains from a single transaction and mentions consulting Gen Butler as counsel in multiple cases. Witness Foster questions him on legal points and fees.
Fragmentary OCR text mentioning a case and a house context hints at a local item or notice. No clear names, dates, or places are readable. The readable portion suggests a domestic or housing matter but lacks specifics to identify parties or actions.
March 4 gathering of Oakland Goshen Marathon Monterey Bethel Cincia Nicholas ville Laurel Afton Todd's Felicity Amelia Pleasant Ridge Point Isabel To beste Mt Holly Home Batavia New Rich F. M. Gatch D. M. Packer B. Britton Trustees discussed appointing a subpanel to aid in county affairs. Council urged economy, cash transactions only, and reduction of county officer salaries. Grange influence seen as social reform, not political. June meeting planned.
Special dispatch reports the Mississippi River cresting and flooding vast areas. Water rises eighteen inches below high water with forty miles of territory flooded westward. Cut-offs form above Commerce, shrinking distances along the river and threatening major cotton lands. Levees break between here and Helena as rains continue, with no loss of life reported yet.
SpecialDispatches to the Daily Times detail temperance actions in Daytow Franklin and Columbus. Mrs Kiefaber leads a 17 piece band in front of the Terrapin Saloon, multiple bands perform near Becker House, and saloon news from Franklin, Richmond and Frontos note efforts by women and local gatherings. Reports mention police and crowd reactions, with University Square activism in New Albany and a major temperance meeting at the Columbus Opera House.
Special dispatches report Senator Sumner near death March 11 with cold extremities and suspected opiate influence. Wasitxetow notes growing unease as physicians attend. Senate adjourns as friends and officials gather. A large and anxious crowd, including many colored visitors, fills his residences.
In Washington on March 11 Senator Sumner died after a sudden illness. A physician consultation was held at one hour, with Dr. Brown-Sequard telegrammed for. Sumner remained conscious when awake, recognizing friends and occasionally rallying, though in great pain.
Antoni Stelle formerly carrier for the Tides and Inquirer died this morning of dropsy. The article notes a City Fire Department steam fire engine shipment to Seneca Falls at cost and discusses proposed light rate revisions by the Gas Company. The piece reflects councilors seeking public input on inquiries about future contracts and municipal services.
The House considered Pattison's bill expanding animal cruelty penalties and appeals to Common Pleas, Beatty proposed moving the Logan County District Court term, and Conklin sought Wicksway attachment. In the Senate Morris redistricting Dayton was read third time. Lobbyists from Woolounty and Dayton attended. Senators on the floor included Russell Meigs, Baler, and Mueller. A Butler County petition urged a general adjournment similar to constitutional observances. no major actions occurred.
The Daily Times reports special disputes and a March 1 column noting women crusaders scheduling a fasting and prayer day next Friday for their cause. No street work will be done on that day. New surrenders are registered today.
A scrambled OCR lists Grangers in Jacksonville Illinois Daviess County Kentucky Jasper County Missouri and Wisconsin forming mercantile ventures and grain elevators. Patrons are organizing manufacturing, agricultural implements and county councils with substantial capital and upcoming political campaigns.
Special Dispatch to the Daily Time reports the iron and steel mill in Ironton raised steam this week as machinery runs smoothly after being idle since late October. The boiler and forge departments began operations in the morning.
Within the last month several incendiary fires have been found in the city all stopped before major losses. A recent blaze partially destroyed a two story building at the corner of Newmarket and a liquor store owned by Jen Burke heirs. Total damage expected around $1 000 insured by Pennsylvania Fire Insurance Company.
Xenia residents joined a mass meeting last night to support a temperance movement in the area. Rev W Ralston led the gathering at the local church as citizens planned to study temperance efforts with Dayton leaders later today.
Fragmented New Hampshire election notes show Coxcorp and NH figures with many town returns. Reported counts suggest a tight race between Republicans and Democrats, with possible tie and party control hinging on today’s town votes.
In New Town on a March day, the Ladies League pressed saloon owners to desist from selling liquor. Committees visited Fortars and East End Fort, securing pledges and prompting closures, including the Vienna Saloon run by Frank McFarland. The temperance movement gains momentum as public sentiment shifts against establishments.
Madrid reports confirmed changes in high command with General Concha slated as Captain General of Cuba replacing Jovellar who becomes governor. General Moriones resigns from the Army of the North due to illness, reshaping top leadership in the war effort.
A dispatch from the Ashantee expedition reports British casualties totaling sixteen killed and 105 wounded in the ongoing conflict.
Jean Cruveilhier, a renowned French physician, died in Vania on March 11 at the age of 83. His death marks the loss of a leading medical mind known for his pioneering work in anatomy and pathology within French medicine.
Collector Arthur of New York informs the Committee of Ways and Means that he has no knowledge of the cages under examination while Surveyor Sharp says not. One of the probes concerns a complaint or testimony tied to his Customs Department service. Naval officer Labin excuses absence for engagements, but will appear if required. Mr. Jays was before the committee again today.
Cheyenne dispatch reports Gen. Smith with eight cavalry and four infantry moving toward a powderkeg at Pail's wency. Brules and Mindeconjous concentrate near the Agency as Red Cloud's Indians grow dissatisfied and threaten action.
A special dispatch reports on inflation petitions tied to public ballots and legislative action. The piece notes calls for treasury measures and compell bills amid soaring costs, detailing the political context and potential fiscal impact.
The Davidson Fountain began operations for the season as legal and local notices circulate. Charles G. Arles faced a continuance on false pretenses charges at St Nicholas. his assignment to Chas. C. Reakrt for creditors is noted. Property rents and store contents are involved, with sale of Weason tickets and Di Murska Opera season details. Park commissioners are urged to permit a thorough cleaning after years of dust. The Barney Strathance burning case is continued to April 2 in Police Court.
The March 11 7:05 AM bulletin notes barometer corrected for temperature and elevation. Forecast calls for brisk northwest winds to Fer and Gulf States winds shifting to northwest and north, followed by clearing weather. Temperatures drop as Ohio and Cuashedinad Rivers fall.
Excitement surrounds a death reported from a cave-in in a 2 house-fings at Hall Mast. An elderly man named Seelor died after earth collapsed while closing a drain. Diggers worked half an hour to recover him as others nearby likely injured, flags lowered at half mast for Mr Fillmore Sumner.
The sale of gold advertised for tomorrow will take place on Friday. The Sub Treasury office will be closed tomorrow out of respect to the memory of Vice President Fillmore.
In Cleveland Ohio on March 11 the fourth annual meeting of the Railway EmEmployees Benefit Association was held at Kennard House. Thirty nine members attended no major business recorded. A D Reed was elected President J R Wood Secretary and T C Hatch Treasurer for the coming year. Officers noted the next convention will adjourn to Indianapolis on the second Wednesday in March 1875.
Des Moines reports the House concurred in Senate amendments to the Railroad Tariff bill and the measure now awaits the governor’s signature to become law. Both chambers adopted a resolution today to adjourn sine die on Thursday March 11.
Daily Times reports Adolph Rammers late Tax Receiver died suddenly. A defalcation of 342,000 is discovered in his accounts. Investigation ongoing with expectations the total may greatly exceed initial figures. Rammers was popular and elected several terms, his loss causing a city and county stir.
The butter head has drawn many visitors over two weeks at Wiswell's New West Fourth Street. It will be removed tomorrow marking the final chance to view this unusual display at the store location.
Special Dispatch reports a Fort Wayne man named Schwartz at the foot of Hart street hanged himself in his house this morning. The body was found cold and suspended by eighteen linen threads from a peg in the wall, his feet just touching the floor. His wife had left him a few days earlier, and no other explanation is given.
The Republican State Convention today nominated Henry Howard for Giaygrnoc.
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