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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1872
Page
1
The Times and Chronicle reports Senator Sumner urging the President to refuse any part in the convention. He hopes General could be persuaded to decline, arguing such a step could shift support to a Grant faction. Sumner believes the President would act despite Republican party wishes.
Prominent leaders deny aiming to nominate a Presidential ticket at the Cincinnati gathering, instead seeking to discuss the political situation. The movement’s strength is questioned as the Administration’s actions and tariff policies stir comment, with no formal vote on pig iron or Belgian steel duties. An effort to pass the $300,000 Louisville and Portland Canal appropriation is anticipated next week.
A bank official in Ironton will leave his current role next week as he shifts to new duties after a period of closely attending to business matters. The notice highlights a transition in the local financial institution.
A fragmentary report ties a Quincy Illinois resident to the murder of Miss Abbie Summers last summer. The text hints at an escape and a drowning related to Charles H. Clifton, once tied to Sucker State, with connections near Quincy yesterday.
A fragmented report describes rising river levels and canal water conditions. It notes the Monon rising slowly with inches of water affecting areas near Glass House Ripple and Alleghany. Mentions planned departure toward Cincinnati and bottled details are unclear.
Freight train collision near Dun kirk Ohio instantly killed farmer Mr Hueston a resident of Forest Ohio who traveled in the caboose of the local freight. The fireman sustained minor injuries and the caboose and engine were severely damaged. A court term recently held noted three criminals.
The Grassieley Union recalls a historic chase for fortune along the Henness Pass route through pines and Sierra Nam City. Investors emptied their earnings into ventures that promised gold but later collapsed, leaving the town deserted after years of feverish enterprise.
The fragment describes a troupe named Nilsson exhausted from constant travel arriving in poor condition. Tiny laments the toll of the journey on performers, noting fatigue and waning strength as they reach their destination.
Partial notes report resignations and appointments in American and European bodies. James Gould resigns as director. Italian ministers rumored to quit. Bohemian Diet dissolving by Austrian decree with elections due April 24. Fires in Chicago and Fort Scott damage districts and property. Western relief funds pass $13,000 as Odd Fellows aid victims. European naval and military movements noted.
Two joint sessions of the Board of Commissioners and the County Primary Directors met at noon. due to a misunderstanding the latter Board arrived two hours late. F Pfister chaired and urged prompt action toward completing the new infirmary building after considerable funds had already been spent.
A historical audit summary lists James WLM McLaughlin's estimate for Handy to De ciendee wigs on the Goambari with detailed monthly tallies from May 1870 through December and early 1871. It itemizes work and materials totaling 7 708 00 in May and 8 920 00 in later extras, including floors, shutters, plating, and corridors, with cash paid offsets at various dates.
Three counsel for complainants filed for attachment against Commissioners and City Clerk for contempt and a rule against the Mayor to show cause. Affidavits by Ira Barrow and Deputy Sheriff Len Martin claim acts violated the injunction. Judge Cox questioned Mayor service. evidence suggests public officers may have locked themselves away. Separate note reports a theft in New York currency and checks valued around 5,000 with a liberal reward offered.
Special Dispatch to the Times and Chronicle lists delegates to the State Convention from Dayton and surrounding townships. The record notes all attendees support firant and that no colored delegates attended today for the State Convention, with only one colored delegate at the City Convention tonight.
A dispatch from Cannes reports the death in that town of George Eustis, former secretary to Slidell and later Canteens Commissioner to France. The article touches on Metz surrender and other political notes.
Morning train overturned after a broken rail near Springfield Massachusetts. The smoking car plunged fifteen feet down an embankment injuring about twenty passengers, with no likely fatalities.
An up train on the Lake Superior and Mississip near Northern Pacific Junction yesterday derailed the ladies' car, which plunged down an embankment. One lady was fatally injured and another passenger survived with slight injuries.
March 16 Lonpom reports an open rupture between England and Uruguay, signaling a serious deterioration in their relations and casting a shadow over diplomatic ties and regional stability.
BerraLo March 16 report says the Erie Railroad Company's Ohio street elevator owned by Sorel to Clack Townsend & Co. burned completely in a suspected incendiary act. No insurance on the structure, though the grain was insured. Building loss estimated at 175000 dollars with 53 bushels involved.
Reports from Cairo and Louisville dated March 16 describe arrivals and departures of steamers and cargo on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers including vessels Quickstep Nightingale Kate Kinney and Continental. Weather is described as cloudy and warm with a note on the day’s river activity. The column also cites a Louisville Courier-Journal excerpt criticizing the Democratic party’s recent power and alleged corruption leading to moral revolt and civil war.
Albany March 16. An Assembly inquiry has been ordered into the railroad bications with emphasis on South Improvement Cond om toa effect of animal dies simmations tr ie faxes and freights.
Philadelphia March 16 ex State Treasurer Kemble and Samuel Moon are in conflict over the detentions of State Agent Evans and related complications, with officials considering procedures and accountability.
Marine New York reports on March 16 that Arrived-Tape Columbia from Glasgow Loxpow has arrived. The steamers Wisconsin Calabria and Wincevil have sailed out.
Markets show flour firm in Milwaukee and St Louis with unsettled notes. corn and oats mixed near steady, clover seed nominal around 500. Fire damage reported at Ohio street Elevator, destroying about 35 000 bushels of wheat, corn, and oats. In musical cities, Provisions dull in Cincinnati with pork at 11 25 cash and 11 40 May. lard 25 28 April. sugar and dry salted meats quoted lightly.
Shares traded this afternoon on Change with 25 Ama zon Insurance Company at 820, 2 Triumph Insurance at 20, 50 Andes Insurance at 20, and 50 Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton Railroad stock at 9434. The Cincinnati Horticultural Society held its meeting and discussed the peach crop, noted as harmed by the late winter.
The United States Court adjourned to day until Wednesday next and discharged the jury until the 26th inst.
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