15 Mar 1876
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1876
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a March 15 item from Bosro about a charge related to involvement in or raising funds. The legible portions reference business activity and public excitement, but critical names and specifics are missing.
Ottawa financial officer accused of embezzling funds in a case involving the city treasury. Prosecutors say multiple irregular withdrawals occurred over a period, with authorities tracing transfers to personal accounts. Investigation continues as defense argues questioned transactions lack intent to steal.
Col Grafton testifies before the Clymer committee and denies portions of General Boynton’s statements. Reported that Marsh has been summoned by the Attorney General. The proceedings focus on Pendleton’s political impact and related legal actions.
Colonel Grafton testifies before the Clymer committee as part of ongoing inquiries. He outlines the military and political context, detailing actions and concerns raised by committee members.
Governor Hayes will transmit to the Senate the names of individuals owed to the Soldiers' Home under the Reorganization bill. Buckland of Fremont, Nace of ee Tom Ewing of Lancaster, Poray of Columbus, and others are listed. Additional appointments to the Penitentiary board are expected, with Walcott Brack and Jane named. The scene reflects partisan theater in Columbus with flags and black drapery, and a speech by Meuser recalling Republican victories.
Second dispatch reports nominations for Grifith and Hille seat, Keller of Fairfield to join board. Senate passes Penitentiary Act and Board of Public Works in Cincinnati measure. Various house bills advance, including county treasury examiner authority, county poor tax levy, and Perry Township railroad branch. Potential warden appointment and Cincinnati police bill timing debated.
Fragmented figures show party gains and ward votes with Republican and Democratic tallies. Meagre veteran turnout noted on Constitutional Convention, but outcome appears decisive despite unclear details. An unidentified man is reported killed in relation to the events.
The Greenback Convention met at Whiteing Opera House in Syracuse this morning. Hon. Gideon J. Tucker nominated ex Speaker McGuire as temporary chairman. Alfred F. e and Geo. W. Madox named temporary secretaries. A mass meeting was planned for the evening before convening. One hundred guns marked Gen. Jackson's birthday.
Uneasy mood grips the stock exchange amid reports of failures and downward price shifts. Severe weather disrupts telegraph lines, delaying business across London and coastal regions. preparations for underground telegraphs follow hurricane damage. March 14 15 notes a firmer market yet lingering uncertainty as courts, guardians and local notices shuffle through a busy day.
Ward sues Cosby and school directors over alleged notice failure and tenant Falkner seeks specific performance of a verbal lease and injunction. Court grants decree for specific performance against the defendants, dissolving forcible entry actions except for the store room and cellars under assignment.
In Covington and Newport a morning proceeding saw Peter Cain of West Covington bound over to answer to charges of whipping his elderly father and mother, while a related lecture by Esquire Francis on Egypt drew large attendance and favorable remarks. Local medical society elections honored Dr. Steves’ memory with resolutions, and officers and delegates were named for upcoming meetings. A note on the Newport silver brick from the Washington Avenue Silver Mining Company appeared, alongside district marriage records showing thousands of names and a growing docket for enslaved people.
The item recounts confusion at a Barracks meeting over Berry’s role, notes two rape convictions in Criminal Court with sentences of ten and fifteen years, and reports on Henry Jones ill at his Columbus residence. It also mentions the Fioneer Nailling Association drawing, a private party for Solitaire Dancing Club, a marriage license in Utica Ohio, and a poetic reflection on family mercy and future costs.
The Buckeys Baseball Club issued a call for a convention of delegates from professional and semi professional clubs in Ohio Kentucky Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia to meet in Cincinnati March 30. The aim is to form a Western association of base ball clubs. The piece also notes several local bills: Wiltz on city Boards of Equalization, Goebel on reducing prisoner workhouse pay, and Sellers on transferring funds to pay off turnpike bonds.
Colored voters in Chillicothe refused to send delegates to the Nashville Convention. At their meeting they passed resolutions declaring a convention of colored men at this time inexpedient and unnecessary. They expressed confidence in the Republican party and determination to stay with the organization that has befriended them.
J B Robinson files in Federal Court with A A Cohen and Delia Lane alleging fraud by Central Pacific owned executives and related parties. Suit claims self dealing in contracts and subsidies, seeks removal of directors and claim to stock and assets, asserting insider fraud as basis for trial.
Washington March 15 The Senate Forest Relations Committee will hear Richard H. Dana Jr. in response to General Butler’s charges of literary piracy. Tuesday’s session is assigned to this purpose Dana informed. A committee member denies reports the President was asked to withdraw the nomination.
Fire gutted the Park Place Hotel in the city last night as the Colorado Constitutional Convention adjourned sine die. The incident prompted discussions on security as the convention plans to submit the proposed State Constitution to a popular vote on July 1.
Warnisgton March 15 House Committee on Pacific Rail pecs today agreed to report and recommend the passage of a bill to compel reduction of the present charges of fifty cents per passenger and ten dollars per car for transportation over the Omahe ridge by the Union Pacific Railroad Company.
Washington March 15. The President signed the bill to provide for the purchase of material and for the continuation of work on the building for the Custom-house and Post-office at St Louis. He also approved the act authorizing the purchase of additional grounds for a Custom-house at Nashville.
A Berlin dispatch reports the German Government may postpone the proposed demonetization of silver due to its depreciation value and a multi million mark Treasury loss. In New York, Judge Pratt of Brooklyn Supreme Court denies Rubenstein stay of proceedings and writ of error in the murder case of Sarah Alexander.
Fah River Ma March 15. Peter Bowen and two others pelted the saloon of James Hughes after liquor was refused, Bowen was shot dead by Larke Hughes, proprietor's brother, during the morning incident.
A partial OCR fragment reports a General sending a man to Caneta with a promise of safety, mentioning a day or two and implying a belief about events.
March 15 reports from Cincinnati and Oh indicate varying conditions. Snow and rain mix expected in some areas with clouds in others. Winds shift east and slowly rising pressure noted as cold fronts move through.
St Louis market notes show wheat firmer with cash and March bids around 1.00, corn steady near 40-43 cents for March-May, oats steady around 33 cents cash, barley trading near 22-26, pork and lard steady to firm with May and April quotes. Chicago market mirrors strength in wheat, corn steady, oats quiet, barley higher for April, pork and lard firm for April and May. Receipts about 1000 head noted.
Market report records mixed bids and holds across crude oils in Philadelphia and Tideoute. Prices show $205 to $230 ranges with weak selling pressure and firm holdings, shipments listed but nominal.
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