23 Mar 1874
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1874
Page
1
Special Dispatch reports in Washington that the House, on motion by Mr. Dawes, suspended the rules to take up a bill fixing legal tenders at 400 million dollars. Dawes amendment defeated 70 to 172, Roberts amendment also fails 74 to 172 as the treasury situation limits action.
Special Dispatch reports a late night police raid on Second Street resulting in the arrest of two proprietors who were fined fifty dollars each. The wife of General Hurst is said to be near death. A county temperance meeting is planned for tomorrow.
A man identified as Eric was found dead amid militia readiness concerns. Police investigated possible links to a staged protest and unrest, with officials urging calm as scarce details emerged about the circumstances and location.
The Fire Record shows a water damage claim of less than 75,900 dollars. C Wooerts reports on March 23 detailing the incident and estimated losses.
Indianapolis report outlines a fragmentary list relating to insurers and sums in Hartford. Entries mention Home of New York and Hartford Fire with figures around five to seven thousand dollars, but the text is garbled and partial.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention John Regan and John Staple in a case of speeding in a vicinity on Se otis avenue. The text also references a dog, a driver named Pulrack, and a possible fine or amount like ten dollars, but details are unclear.
A large group of about one hundred women from central and western city districts returned Saturday afternoon to visit several saloons. They recorded owner endorsements and attended services outside and inside. Rev A B Morey and Mrs Morey spoke on church purity while others urged women to support the cause. This afternoon many Central League ladies will join Scottish walk and a minstrel show at Mozart Hall is announced for the evening.
Dispatch reports Wasuaixetox March 23 where The House by a large majority approved a bill setting the legal tender amount. The record notes Wasninatox pages citing the House has passed the four hundred million bal.
Large attendance at the ministers’ weekly meeting in the Book Room this morning. Rev W L Hypes chaired with Rev Deen Rev Daniels Rev Simonson and others from several conferences present. Mention was made of Dr Hatfield’s forthcoming move to Philadelphia and remarks were offered to younger ministers. No action taken on controversial topics and the session closed with mutual good wishes.
Nash Brigadier, longtime commander at the Sixth arid Culvert street post, faced the police court with about six neighbors testifying to recent disturbances. He was sent to the work house for 650 days and ordered to post bonds of 300 dollars to keep the peace for one year.
The plaintiff seeks 2500 dollars claiming ownership of a Vine street lot annexed to the city after a border change. The city contests the claim asserting different ownership and composes the legal action with J Bevan and Je Morrill for plaintiff Warrington & Cramer for the city. The case is before Judge Avery.
In re Eliza Jane Guion et al versus Catherine Guion executrix Judge Yaple presiding an order required the executrix to convey property on Pearl street and pay six legacies totaling $16,000 within a specified period a personal judgment was rendered in favor of the plaintiff against the estate with details obscured in the fragmentary text
Special Dispatch to the Daily Times reports Senate confirmation of Governor’s appointees Jabez W. Fitch Enasebius Lee and T F Eckert to various asylums and trusteeships. John G Deen John A Shank named to asylums. Kemp's Game bill referred to the Senate Agricultural Committee. Cincinnati Board of Commissioners audit claims listed Longworth Corry Lakeman Awkan Groesbeck.
A fire broke out in the cupola of the Etna sanitary works in New Britain around 9:30 AM. The blaze caused roughly 800000 in loss, with insurance covering about half. About 500 workers were employed at the plant, and several narrowly escaped injury as flames were contained.
A blaze at 2 o'clock swept Fuller’s restaurant on Chicago street near Douglas avenue and spread to adjacent three story blocks. J Kimball tailor, L Kelly drugs, Leke Newman dry goods, and Bick cigar shop suffered losses as the Sherman Hall block also burned. The total loss on stock about 80000 and buildings 67000 with insurance said to be light. Citizens reportedly helped fight the fire after firefighters were deemed inefficient.
Rome observes the twenty fifth anniversary of Victor Emanuel I's throne. The Pope has hinted that Archbishop Manning and nine others will be elevated to cardinals at a ceremony near Somteees, marking a notable clerical reshaping.
New York March 23 state that railway officers report the stevedores strike is being quelled. Private forces guard the yards as payoffs and discharges are issued. the strike actions are to be continued briefly under control.
The Democratic State Convention met today in Providence Rhode Island and resolved to make no nominations for state offices appointing a state committee and then adjourned.
A humorous police court incident centered on a marriage between Thomas Shelby and Mary Young. The judge humorously officiated, granting permission for the bride and groom to wed despite past disgrace. The court also handled numerous cases, including theft, obstructing walks, and petty larceny, while the Ethics Committee prepared a report on Dr. Massey’s proposal to expel Coroper from the Academy of Medicine.
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