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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1872
Page
1
Special Dispatch reports growing excitement in Washington on March 13 as publicans debate Mr. Gummer’s stance. The dispute centers on whether he will back Philadelphia nominee Mr. Bammer, with publicans joking of party unity if the administration approves.
Special Dispatch reports a fierce altercation on President's Island twelve miles below the city. John, a negro fisherman, faced a warrant served by officers after a week-long feud with another fisherman. White barricaded his cabin and opened fire as a crowd gathered. A half hour of gunfire left one dead and four wounded, with White finally signaling surrender after hours of fighting.
Fragmentary text describes a man once jailed near a river bend, noting service in the Third Cavalry and a history of killing, implying a complex wartime or criminal backstory without clear dates or places.
Conumera O March 13 reports a certificate for the Cleveland Paving to manufacture paving and flag with a $50000 capital was filed today. It is said this will be the last adjournment of the General Assembly until the end of session.
Special Dispatch reports Davis seeking Pell with Porter Dick Seti Gines to back Greeley. March 18 remarks indicate Davis may be nominated for Vice-President with Joel Parker of New Jersey as a potential candidate, while no confirmed nominee has yet been deemed unacceptable to all supporters.
Special Dispatch reports Bishop McKvaine confirming a class at the Era Chapel of the Ascension on Friday at 10 A M. in Darton Ohio. The item mentions a maniac murderer, Marquardt, of Mad as a referenced figure in the ongoing case.
A large frame dwelling of Dr. N. Baker in Lucas Ohio was destroyed by fire last night at about eight. Sparsity of water hindered efforts to save the house though most furniture and the doctor’s books were rescued. Estimated loss about $4,000 with $2,000 on the building and $500 on furniture insured by Highland Mutual of Mansfield Ohio.
Reports from Milwauke and San Francisco describe a large flour mill burning, with damages estimated around 12,000 in Milwauke and up to 75,000 in San Francisco. Cause attributed to defective fire. Other buildings including the W Hotel are said to have burned as well.
St Patrick's Day is observed here today by all Irish societies in the city. A large procession will march this afternoon followed by a ball and banquet tonight hosted by the Knights of St Patrick, a new organization.
Paris March 15 A dissenting priest Pere Jurgun of Bordeaux faces prosecution for writings deemed against religion he has addressed a letter to Monseigneur Donnet Cardinal arguing that believers in Papal infallibility are not true church members and that he and other priests rejecting the doctrine lead the traditions of the primitive universal church He forms a Committee of Action and plans to appeal directly to the people of Bordeaux
In Rous on March 18 an immense demonstration in honor of Joseph Mazzini’s birthday featured workingmen’s banners flags and music. A bust of the patriot was carried through principal streets to the Capitol where it was deposited amid ceremonies and speeches with orderly conduct throughout.
New York dispatch reports the President favors Wilsem of Iowa for vice president as Democrats weigh the next steps. The article notes Worldly Advice to Democrats and potential political strategy ahead of key party decisions.
In New York on March 18, a fragment from the Times references friends of John F. Wilson of Iowa. The text is garbled and mentions AP, Grant, and other scattered phrases, yielding no coherent event or outcome to summarize.
A brief note reports cutting and milling work near Sedalia, with activity extending toward the St. Louis area. No injuries or exact dates given. Authorities urge motorists to seek alternate routes and follow posted signs for safety during the operation.
March 16 event in Boston reveals proposal to amend the Constitution granting women the right to vote. Activists and supporters rally as legislators consider broad suffrage measures.
The Temperance Law in Wisconsin, restricting wines made from locally grown fruit by the manufacturer, cleared the legislature with an 18 to 11 vote and now awaits the Governor's approval to become law.
Fragmentary report notes a man about 28 years old and described as a by trade. It mentions a Mrs and her husband and implies a cause related to liquor at home, but details are missing from the garbled text.
An old report details Meadow Lake in CoBornia as a once busy mining hub with fine stores saloons and an exchange where hard cash trades occurred before quartz specimens sparked excitement. By winter snow a deserted village remains, roofs buried, and a lone observer recalls empty streets and a now silent winter residence.
A historical, polemical defense of protectionism arguing that tariffs uplift labor and industry. It counters anti-protection narratives, asserting protection benefits workers by preserving industrial growth and national welfare, contrasting with claimed benefits to the rich and harm to the poor.
The Marquis of Cadorna, Italian Minister to England, says he has no intention of resigning. In other news, Duke de Montpenseir declines to stand for the Spanish Cortes in the forthcoming elections and various European political notes unfold, including reactions to treaties and church matters.
The article notes high tariff sentiment in New England after New Hampshire’s election and reports that the Committee of Ways and Means, chaired by Dawes of Massachusetts, may propose removing specific duties on wool. It also references ships from Liverpool and shifting currency-like price movements, with cautions on scarce iron coal and labor and broader fiscal debate.
Bolivians from Mojos and Trinidad settle along the Madeira River to tap rubber trees abundant on both banks. The process involves collecting sap and heating it over a fire before refining into proper gum. The Amazon Valley rubber output grew in 1870 to 5,760 net tons, with vast groves along the western Beni awaiting development and investment.
An essay-like survey notes insects as feared or praised paper makers, discusses Chinese cannibal cuisine, sea encroachment, and unusual white elephants in Siam and Lao. It cites climate, Buddhism, and royal custom, with observations on animal color changes and kingship rules.
Edward Salter of Washington recalls a 1571 letter and a National Republican piece detailing how Jersey was mocked as foreign. He cites Bordentown's settlers and Bonaparte era anecdotes, noting local taunts shaped the idea of New Jersey as a separate nation in American lore.
At the Northwestern Dairymen's Convention in Chicago the Praire Farmer reports discuss cooling milk for butter making. Issues include poor yield and bad flavor blamed on pasture weeds and improper cooling practices. A dairy manager notes milk cooled to 65 degrees ruins butter quality and cautions against rapid cooling during transport and condensation delays.
A geologist studying Ohio rock seals argues they reveal more than symbolic Indian art. He notes many characters resemble Oriental sign writing or hieroglyphics and compare them to a third-track character once used by the Chinese in their syllabary about eight centuries before Christ.
The edition reports Samuel Waters Henry Waters and James Parrish each jailed for two years for grand larceny. Wm Abrams and his wife and child are ill after his life sentence as an accomplice. The Indianapolis Starch Factory case is a nuisance trial. Gov Baker returns from Clark County inquiry into the Pruitt abduction. St Patrick’s Day celebration observed with Bayless Hanna delivering the oration. Prof Cox sets off on a week northward prospecting trip.
In Umpawsa on March 18 Mrs. William Idle of Concord Township jumped into a cistern in a fit of insanity and died. Her remains were buried in Concord Cemetery. A City Hall meeting elected D. W. Todd J. Mumpher Ellis L. H. Long and J. F. Goey as delegates to the State Republican Convention at Columbus.
Special Dispatch to the Times and Chronicle from Davros Ohio dated March 18 notes the Dayton Board of Health reports 634 deaths in the year ending March 1, 1872. The figure highlights health conditions and mortality in the city during 1871.
An explosion at the Jones and Carnahan soap and candle works on Central avenue caused instant deaths among two workers, Jacob Asthoff and George Hurlinger, and damaged nearby homes. Debris injured three girls, Cora Cole, Alice Thornton, and Ella Forbus, with Cora and Alice killed on impact. Warnings note limited details due to late hour. two other notices mention sentences for theft and vagrancy.
Washington March 15 The Senate after two hours discussion adopted Mr Conklings resolution calling for information on recommendations by certain Senators with Indiana included Tiptons amendment to cover all States rejected The Chicago Relief Bill was taken up The House debates renewal of the Globe publication contract General Beatty denounced it as a fraud upon the people
CalceTTA March 18 via Loxpox reports the execution of the assassin of the Earl Mayo. He confessed the death was his sole action not part of a conspiracy and said he planned to kill General Stewart alongside the Earl Mayo during a Port Blain inspection, halted only by rapid arrest.
The Senate committee continued probing arms sales by Col Crispin and Col Squires. The Custom-House inquiry resumed as Mr. Murphy corrected his Saturday testimony about the president’s departure timing. Parker’s nomination to replace Longstreet as Surveyor of the Port of New Orleans faces delays. an opposing committee plans to meet the President. The Lake Port signal office says a cautionary signal will begin April 1, 1872.
Jos A Thomas & Co oyster and fruit packers figure in a fraud case. Thomas Wilson, a Baltimore capitalist, was advanced on forged drafts. Thomas was committed to jail. A Criminal Court warrant followed for obtaining 50000 on similar false pretenses. Thomas allegedly pursued advances by claiming shipped goods.
Loxpor reports the iron-clad man-of-war Lord Clyde, which ran ashore near Island Pantillana, has been freed and floated off. The maneuver marks a first step in securing the vessel and assessing damage after the incident.
A garbled OCR snippet reports prices and items with unclear nouns. It mentions white and yellow items, Clover seed at an odd sum, and several misplaced numbers. The text is inconsistent and presents no coherent story or identifiable entities.
Judge Daly ruled the court may extend its term to finish any case before it, allowing the Pay Hall case to proceed without interruption and ensuring the trial continues to a conclusion within the extended schedule.
Paris marks the anniversary of the Commune uprising with authorities fearing potential demonstrations. Government has imposed precautionary measures to maintain order during the celebration.
Sioux City reports renewed efforts to channel immigration into the Black Dakota to develop mineral and agricultural wealth. Enthusiastic meetings have occurred in the Territory’s south, and an adjourned Yankton meeting is planned. A thirteen member committee has drafted a petition seeking partial treaty abrogation with the Sioux, to be circulated and sent to Washington.
In St. Ouis on March 18 a public sale order appears to be mixed with a note on St. Patrick's Day celebrations. A procession forms in the western city with military companies and many civil societies preparing to march through the main streets.
A large St Patrick’s Day celebration drew pleasant weather and throngs in New York and Jersey City. Irish flags adorned streets as processions moved, were reviewed by the mayor, and police escorted marchers amid minor scuffles and arrests.
At the second meeting of the American Association for the Cure of Inebriates Dr Parrish describes three classes of drinkers. He notes the first class includes agents and salesmen facing strong temptations and urges detention in hospitals for treatment. Of this class seven were renewed, two became insane. the second class shows seventy two patients with forty two improved enough to attend work most of the time and sixteen nearly cured.
The text lists grounds for divorce such as adultery, extreme cruelty, willful desertion for two years, habitual drunkenness for two years, and felony conviction. It notes proximity of blood or certain relationships as invalid grounds and mentions residency requirements and court procedures for filing, including immediate filing if the ground arose in the jurisdiction.
In Sulngton on March 15 the Senate considered a memorial from Wisconsin and debated modifications to land laws affecting soldiers. A resolution asking the President for recommendations was discussed, with votes and amendments noted. The House pressed land bills and related inquiries, while a Civil Service rule item and general legislative push occupied the session. the result listed yeas and nays.
An early report from York states a refugee house keeper was fatally stabbed. The article cites an arrest and ongoing investigation, with details about the suspect and custody conditions. the victim died soon after the incident. Further information from officials was awaited.
Special Dispatch reports clear pleasant weather in Memyitts with a 5 inch rise on the river. Potomac and Belle of-veer traffic move upstream from St. Louis while the Réakia sails at noon for Nan-ght. White River stands 20 inches above Little Rock and the White River measures 6 feet to Augusta.
A garbled excerpt discusses reform and party dynamics in Pennsylvania with mentions of English beer culture and the Sette ties. It cites annual figures of 32,623 licensed breweries and multi million dollar brewery and vein trade estimates across the United States and beyond totaling about 10.6 million.
Plymouth reports the steamship Silesia has arrived from New York on March 18. The vessel’s arrival brings weather and port activity updates, with no further details on cargo or passengers provided.
Market notes from Milwaukee on March 18 show flour unchanged and barley firm at 38e. Deliberations mention scarce hogs with no offerings and whisky held firm at nominal prices. In Niagara Elevator, sales of 20,000 bushels and corks remain noted while Meats and other futures see nominal cash bids and occasional bids above par.
Kate Lyon faced the Police Court for allegedly entering Samuel Rice's house yesterday and stealing a gold watch chain and 25 dollars. The trial was postponed to Wednesday. Minnie Burton and seven companions were also charged with running a house of ill fame. their cases were continued to a later date with bail set.
Fragmentary text records spring floods on the Ohio River and mentions an elevated structure near the falls. A historical note hints at Gen. Rogers Clark and a military campaign involving about five hundred men, with references to Saint Vincennes and a distant past.
In France the match trade employs 25,000 workers and seven million francs are invested. The government is preparing a tax, the manufacturers anticipate it will reduce consumption by about three quarters.
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