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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1875
Page
1
A morning fire on West Indiana Street caused damage to structures, with repairs demanded from Steere to F. B. and to Blark Bros. with 5000 dollars insured. Fully insured.
Hartrorp Corp reports March 13 that the Standing Committee of the Diocese of Connecticut has not yet acted to reject Dr DeKoven or confirm Dr Jagger. The earlier statement was incorrect and no decision has been made in either case.
Special Dispatch reports Mr. Thurman addressed the Senate about Louisiana with a slim audience. His remarks aimed at new Senators rather than veterans who heard the speech before. Morton plans to press for a vote next week while Pinchback remains hopeful but faces opposition to his admission.
Special dispatch notes Senate adjournment after lengthy session. Shepherd proposes Cheenfield borrow to fund public buildings. House considers pension and teaching certificate terms, plus bills restricting freebies for lawmakers. Grosvenor amends by stamping tickets and filing receipts. per diem cutdebate stalls. Baber criticized for Granger lobbying.
Special dispatch from Indianapolis reports the Senate's brief session on a Temperance bill and House actions authorizing land conveyance for lighthouse purposes, plus a governor appointed committee to revise statutes. Democratic City Convention names nominees for mayor James Mitchell, treasurer Henry Langenberg, clerk Anderson, marshal Edward Barry, assessor Foster Whitford.
A Post and Mail report from Aurora describes an accident on the tracks as the accommodation train passed. A well dressed man, unnamed, was fatally struck with his body severed near the rail. An envelope bearing the name J. D. Fox Pension Agent Aurora was found on the victim.
The Monongahela river rose to 9 feet 9 inches with boats Grand Lake and others arriving. Coal shipments to Louisville aboard the Boas and Diamond, with hundreds of thousands of bushels, depart this afternoon and morning. Tow amounts depend on tomorrow’s water. A dredged ice gorge and the Juniata conditions affect operations. A Petersburg drowning incident is noted offshore, and river gauges show Oil City at 3 feet 2 inches and rising.
Heavy rain and thunder last night gave way to warm clear weather today. River levels fell four inches while packets and boats operated on schedule. The Mary Houston arrived with a fair trip, Sandy reportedly moved up in Leavenworth trade, and business remained quiet with limited freight activity. Captain Hirey Teeters is in the city attending to towel boats for Pomeroy Company. Morning Star had not arrived by noon.
Milwaukee and New Orleans reports show mixed wheat prices with No. 1 and No. 2 grades quoted, oats and barley steady, corn varying. Pork and lard prices largely firm, whiskey and sugar notes, receipts of flour and grain feed into market activity as futures show unsettled trends.
Coroner reports Maley has a chance for glory as he will respond to the call of the Ladies at the St Patrick's banquet. Sarah Frasee known as Blind Sally, who has spent seven years at the City primary, died there yesterday.
The Board of Trade Directors elected James J. Hooker of Putnam Hooker & Co. as Exposition Commissioner replacing resigned John Simpkinson. The first annual ball of the Ladies Hebrew Society is set for March 23 at Eureka Meneta evening to aid the poor with tickets featuring Johnston for Mayor Rowekamp for Police Henry Pr for Water Works Trustee Ro Loot or Tesash er Milner for Wadena and Buchanan for Infirmary Director.
Judge Marchant sentenced James Brown and James Murphy to 30 days loitering each, Mary Healey two months for drunkenness, and Mary Smith 15 days for disorderly conduct. Three men Howe, Friend, and Manning, suspected burglars, were examined with other gang leaders tied to recent robberies. Captain Roberts in Fulton Station aided crowd control. Residents urge keeping police presence in Fulton to prevent incidents.
Managers express gratitude for the liberal public support they have received. The message acknowledges the backing and promises continued effort and service.
Trials for larceny yield varying sentences. Marehant and James Marshall face days and costs for boot thefts from Nathan Mesa. Wilson receives 30 days and $25 fine plus costs for stealing a car bucket from James Dicekian. Britton gets 30 days and $20 fine for stealing a silver water kettle and $5 cash. Grable faces 30 days and $200 costs for buffalo robes theft from Cornelius.
Noticeable revival fills York Street M I Church as an all night meeting runs from 7:12 pm to 6 am led by Pastor Spahr. Holy Spirit power described as present from start to finish with shouts heard through the neighborhood. Whole families reportedly joined the church as the meetings continue through the coming week.
The piece surveys the Democratic Convention held on Thursday with commentary on Irish influence and rival candidates. It notes no money spent, contemplates ring ticket rumors for fall, and mentions figures such as Ligowski Bumgardner Johnston Huil Rowekamp and Pattigen in a local political frame.
Theopdore Cook sues John Boyle and James Bulger as assignee of Ward and Ross for 2475 to be paid for ramming Gilbert avenue from Bilment pipe to Court street. Defendants say Ward and Ross pressured signing. street commissioner pressured. Boyle signed under protest. Cross-petition seeks 1540 damages. J. M. Jordan for plaintiff. Judge Matthews and J. Dodds contra. Also Milton Street improvement case, verdict 265 per front foot to plaintiff.
Defense contends blood on Egner shoes came from poultry killed on murder night. Testimony reveals Frederick Heilich lived with Egner two years and slept in his room. Maria Anna Buis, a servant, testified the Egners went to bed early and the dining room door was open while she heard no movement after they retired.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions March dates and stock figures across interior towns. It references totals like 21,608 and 04.508, with mentions of India and America. The legible items imply a supply context, but specifics are unclear.
Vaele Jongeaves consents to run as an independent candidate for mayor. He pledges to oppose party ties and pledges to serve as Chief Magistrate of the Queen City of the West. Supporters urged to rally behind Uncle John for the office.
Information from New Orleans suggests a deal between Collector Casey's allies and Democratic lawmakers to back Casey for the United States Senate if Pinchback is blocked, remanding the seat to the Legislature. Democratic senators, though annoyed, see no path to stop this if Pinchback fails to win the seat.
At the State Grange session in CooLemars on March 13 the group finished routine business and discussed future meeting sites. A large number of cities were proposed, but the location was left to the Executive Committee for decision.
In the Supreme Court Chambers judge Studge Donohug grants a writ of error enabling Wa. M. Tweed’s counsel to appeal from the General Term decision affirming Oyer and Terminer’s judgment in the Tweed habeas corpus case. The matter will be before the Court of Appeals on August 22.
Pittsburg reports quiet but firmer oil quotes with refined at 11 percent Parker's Landing quoted at 157 for immediate shipment and 63 147 for united. Titusville firm at 145 with other wells bidding around 81 525. Crude refined at 7 1 2 cents.
Rev P B Morgan accepts call to pastorate and will begin work on the first Sabbath in April. Accident a 16 year old, Charles Stone, shot in left arm while duck hunting near Fulton this morning. Wound is painful but not dangerous.
New York Commercial outlines spring novelties in promenade costumes and combination suits in woolen and silk, with a focus on cashmere toilet apparel. It details mantillas, surplice variations, and polonaise street garments, plus trims, materials, patterns, and accessory ideas for a stylish season.
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