18 Mar 1874
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1874
Page
1
In Bexuim on March 18, men from the U S steamer Tuscarora and other war vessels landed and quiet was soon restored with no bloodshed reported. A distinguished astronomer obituary fragment appears in the text.
Reports from Bald Mountain indicate internal earth noises resembling volcanic sounds are heard near Mount ain, with trembling felt across sixteen miles in surrounding counties. No lava or eruption signs have been observed, according to the March 18 dispatch from New York.
Frederick Bailey principal bookkeeper of Bodian Lockwood Co importers and wholesale fruit dealers absconded with an estimated defalcation of about 160000 dollars. An investigation into the books is pending and the firm has suspended operations as they seek to determine the full extent of the loss.
Special Dispatch reports on March 18 noting Father Murray gave an eloquent lecture titled Ireland in observance of St. Patrick's Day. The event included supper and ball festivities reflecting local community celebration and Irish heritage.
Fragments indicate oversight concerns about how Erie Railway issued tickets and bonded operations. The record mentions bonds and potential improper handling of ticketing, with unclear specifics but signaling scrutiny by authorities.
Fragmented report notes committee members and local figures in Lynchburg Delaware on March 17. Temperance will be the subject of church prayers tonight with women’s prayers and afternoon gatherings. The text references Swartz and distillery influence in the town’s commerce and local correspondence from the Daily Times.
March trading shows oats, corn, and barley steady to softer. Wheat and whisky futures firm, with cash and April bids cited. Meats hold near prior levels. flour prices mixed with no clear trend. Receipt tally notes 900 bales hay and various commodity bids, while futures show midday activity and unsettled summer figures.
Special dispatch reports a quiet trading day with mixed prices for crude and refined products. Parker's balance beverages show stable prices while the market overall remains steady with little movement and several quotes partially unreadable in the damaged text.
A fragmentary OCR note mentions a natural event tied to a tail or rope in a unclear scene. Names, places, and concrete actions are not readable. The piece reads as a brief clipping with insufficient context to identify people or locations.
A Democratic Executive Committee meeting at Jake Aug Club House discussed convention timing and delegate apportionment with Ward representation. A separate Protective Society gathering at the Board of Ireams outlined aims to field capable, non ticket-nominating candidates and plan mass meetings for next Thursday and Friday.
Special Dispatch reports in Columatis Ohio House defeated McLean bill to create a Board of Supervisors designating bank deposits for public lands. Kemp’s third bill lost. Senate passed Worthington tax reduction bill with amendments. transfers forbidden and officials disqualified for improper fund moves.
Washington March 18 Ohio Republicans faced the redistricting question amid Democratic momentum and no opposition to the move while Congress contemplates approval. The House was largely in recess as members attended logistical events and a large steamship launch drew attention, with debates on tariff and inflation continuing in other chambers.
Advices from Honolulu through March 8 show a riot by a mob attacked the Hi eones body and threatened officials after Queen Fenma's defeat. The government reorganizes with Herman Widema as Minister of the Interior and Judge Hartwell as Attorney-General.
The queen expressed highest admiration and warm thanks for the gallant display of courage by the Ashantee troops, praising their bravery.
The St Patrick’s Day celebration featured a performance by the Celtic Association at Thoms’ Tgll and a banquet hosted by the Friendly Sons of St Patrick at St Charles, drawing a large crowd.
Special Dispatch reports in Hamilton that 60 women and supporters marched from the Methodist Church to Hirb street in front of Lorenz and Kraft’s saloon to protest disrespect. A few roughs challenged them but were deterred by bystanders. The event lasted about two hours with orderly conduct and German devotional services observed. The better class Germans condemned the rabble and urged courteous treatment of the women.
Chronicle special from Pursuyas reports a Grantman farm oil tank holding 12,000 barrels was struck by lightning causing a fire. Fire control followed and pumping underway, with minimal town impact and no heavy traffic expected.
Jeffersonville Indiana March 18 last rites were paid to the remains of Col H C Ransom. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Tones with a solemn attendance of army officers and pallbearers in uniform. The casket was wrapped in the American flag and decorated with wreaths.
The steamship City of Pekin, built for the Pacific Bad Steamship Company, was successfully launched with a large crowd including Congressmen and merchants. As she touched the water, bands played, cannons fired, and cheers rose from the wharf. The City of Pekin is described as the largest vessel ever built in the United States.
Four companies of crusaders engaged in street work despite heavy rain visiting Beetic manufacturing establishment to commit scent to the various PP of work cades for leaders of the Companies have bi bh appointed.
Delayed remarks from Washington on March 13 reference a steamship launch at Chester Pennsylvania. Nine carloads of excursionists traveled there this morning while a missing or absent item related to sex or tank work sparked attention.
The New York Sun details the execution of Keene a Floridian youth of eighteen executed after a river voyage with a companion Valentine. Witnesses say Keene confessed his crime claiming payment and a loan dispute led to the shooting and murder. The crowd of about 100 expressed compassion as the sentence was carried out.
A 60 year old Avondale resident John McKinney fell this morning and was taken to the hospital for injuries. A public trial of chemical fire extinguishers is planned at Gifts Engines House, Sixth and Vine, tomorrow morning. The Fire Commissioners and the Common Council will view the test.
The McLean contempt proceeding in Cincinnati Police Court focused on his refusal to answer a Prosecuting Attorney’s questions about a March 1874 libel article involving Thos. G. Quinn and Geo. F. Hoefer. Judge Marchant ruled the question relevant but McLean again declined, prompting a continued trial and a contempt finding in the public interest.
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