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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1871
Page
1
A sprawling, mixed bag of 19th century items. Butler's Ku Klux bill dies in the legislature amid mentions of impeachment, Fenians, political races, trials, and international concerns. The report threads through state elections, New York happenings, and a Cuba Porto Rico sale rumor, with terse notes on trials, fires, and local incidents.
The report says labor termination by mid April is possible as English commissioners fail to meet preliminary requirements for the negotiation. American commissioners cite Alabama liabilities as the sticking point.
In the House this morning Griffiths railway bill faced expected opposition yet appears certain to fail for lack of a constitutional majority. Senate discussions touched on settlements between county commissioners and sheriffs with costs and jury fees to be accounted for. Certificates of income from the Cincinnati Wine Company, capital $25,000, were filed with the Secretary of State.
A Lille dispatch reports northern France battlefields may spark pestilence as corpses wash into dykes. The Times notes a future Army of Occupation and Garibaldians in Paris raise concerns, while Valentine is named Paris prefect to curb tumults. The Mobile Guards receive a war ministerial proclamation praising France's resilience.
In Congress discussions the House debated a proposed $10 bounty for soldiers who enlisted in the Civil War era. Estimates varied on total cost, with a Treasury inquiry requested. supporters pressed general relief while opponents warned of federal expense and legal implications amid broader wartime pension debates.
The Times editorial discusses the labors of the High Commission at Washington, predicting an easy settlement of the fishery question but doubts an agreeable outcome for the Alabama claims. It also regrets the Commission's limited powers.
Austria dispatches Count Potocki to Berlin to greet Emperor William upon his accession to the German imperial crown. The formal salute marks a ceremonial start to William’s reign and strengthens Austro German ties.
St Louis March 16 The State Senate referred the bill to consolidate city and county governments to a special committee to report under next session.
Citizens gathered in San Francisco to welcome General Grant during his pro visit to California. A resolution invited him and a Committee of Arts was appointed. The report also notes a smuggling opium concern and a billiard match with a $1,000 per side stake lasting all night, plus a baseball scoreline from the forty seventh inning.
Flour firm Wheat price reports show mixed quotes with Amber 1 2c and Michigan 145 dollars for No 2, 144 for No 1 hard wheats. Corn remains steady around 4 shade and 2 554c for Michigan 56c Clover seed bids at 675 680 dollars with activity noted.
A fragmented line hints at a caution against arrogance, noting that even with high cards or advantages, humility remains essential. The readable text reflects a period voice urging restraint and prudence in boasting.
The report mentions a French project to reorganize the army and a false pestilence claim at Versailles. Emperor William is due in Berlin and declines an official reception. Malcontents in Paris face forceful obedience. Austrian prohibition in Vienna blocks a German peace celebration. Russian officers salute the German Emperor in Berlin. Count Bismarck warns Thiers of difficulties in Alsace and Lorraine and a possible indemnity rise. A Senate bill grants equal bounties to dependents of shorter-serving soldiers who died.
A powerful southwest gale struck the northern city area around noon today, tearing through many blocks including Madison, Bradley, and Front streets. A timber piece from a lumber yard fatally injured Stevens, a lumber boat proprietor at the foot of Toplar Street, with fears of extensive damage further inland.
A final appeal to secure the necessary subscriptions essential for the enterprise to be a complete success. Adjourned.
A fragmented jeremiad on satire and the comic lecturist craft. It contrasts reckless humor with restraint, arguing audiences judge jokers by quality and honesty. The speaker mocks pretenders, defends witty critique, and warns against overindulgent tricks that tire listeners.
The Times dispatches allege General Von Goeben moves his force from northern France toward Alsace and Lorraine to occupy the German provinces. A cattle plague fears Lille region. Cassel reports Napoleon's departure from Charkelhurst may occur soon. Napoleon reportedly seeks permission to leave his palace prison and may receive it. Telegraph predicts potential Paris disturbance mid Lent.
Loyper March 16 The Times prints an editorial denouncing the Fenian reception in the United States. It deems the proceedings discreditable to all involved and appeals to Americans to judge England by other actions, not Fenian oratory.
In South America, the Brazilian ministry has resigned and Senor Parambos is expected to form a new cabinet. The revolution in Montevideo continues, with reports dated March 15 via Liston.
New York reports widespread bond dullness and stock strength with varied express company quotes. Gold remains steady while exchanges show long and short positions, and money markets stay easy amid fluctuating prices across railroads and central Pacific listings.
A fire in Nashville at Hirsch and Co. dry goods store on Union Street destroyed the stock valued around $10,000 with $5,000 insured. The store building was fully insured. Water caused damage to adjacent goods at Joe Frankland’s residence. Fire occurred about dawn. investigation underway.
In Anitaly on March 15 the jury found Fitkins guilty of robbery in the first degree. The court sentenced him to twenty years in Clinton prison. His counsel will file a bill of exceptions and seek a writ of error to bring the case before the general term of the Supreme Court for review.
A railway timetable note outlines service details for the Erie and Atlantic routes. It lists schedules, departure and arrival points, and applicable days, reflecting period transport arrangements and route coverage.
A brief notice describes railways in natias tract operating routes to and from Cincinnati. It notes the connection as part of a regional transport plan with emphasis on accessibility and schedule alignment for the period.
Latest Markets by Telegraph notes dull market conditions with wheat and flour steady to weak, corn above prior, oats firm, rye rising, whisky steady, and pork and lard prices mixed. Prices given for No 3 spring wheat, futures and several cash items reflect a cautious trading day.
The Rockport Railroad stockholders meeting this afternoon drew a modest crowd, with the Soliciting Committee announcing a handsome list of additional subscriptions since the last gathering. Subscriptions announced include several amounts, underscoring growing support for the railroad project despite a smaller attendance.
The passage presents a stream of distorted phrases about a vacant mind, selfish heart, and the corruption of beauty. It intermixes garbled words, hinting at themes of vanity, repulsiveness, and degraded character as it wanders through torn lines and misread text.
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