25 Mar 1872
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1872
Page
1
Special Dispatch to the Times and Chronicle reports in Watttx on March 25 that the Senate French Arms Investigation Committee questioned several clerks about possible direct involvement by a Bureau official aboard a French steamer.
A garbled 19th century column mentions a Soldiers Home anniversary to be observed and a young man named Jacob Kennard in Dayton connected to a shooting incident. It also reports on a Pacific Railroad terminus dispute, Iowa rail ticket practices, and Park City Kansas soil and river observations, attributed to correspondence from Sedgwick County and Park City. The piece preserves historical context but is fragmented and unclear overall.
Report from St. Louis on March 25 notes a fatal shooting near Eureks Maine and a fatal fire in Lawrence Kansas. The dispatch mentions Geo Foley’s arrest, a Pacific Railroad incident, and uncertain references to Boston and other locations, with fragmented names and places.
Special dispatches report the Ohio River system shifting as weather brings no rain and the river declines eight feet since Saturday. Messages note Longworth leaving Portland and vessels from St. Louis to Kanawha moving downstream, with schedules showing arrivals near Cincinnati and Ada.
In Carter County Kentucky a local report notes a rustic hog ring challenge with competing mountain counties. Stephen Jones of Smoky Creek enters with a four-piece setup while C White’s twenty-month-old hog shows in the ring. Uncle Sieve supports ties as Ross acts as a witness.
A scrambled bulletin notes Fournier, the new French minister, arriving in Rome while the Prince and Princess of Wales land at Ronse. It reports the Austrian Reichsrat adjourned to May 7 and mentions Ku Klux arrests in Union County, rail travelers praising the Union Pacific for punctual service, and various political and social items including temperance remarks by Vice President Colfax and local incidents in Massachusetts and New Jersey. Meanwhile France prices taxes and debates on raw materials tax.
Instructions urge soaking seed overnight in hot water then sowing in drills as soon as soil allows. Emphasizes pulverized soil, drills spaced for cultivator use, one inch depth, weed control, and plant spacing. Discusses trimming plants, removing excess shoots, and maintaining fence lines with hoop poles and timber for farm sale value. Predicts timber shortages and calls for systematic cultivation across Europe as a model.
A Bostonian praises New York’s Astor Library and John Jacob Astor’s legacy. On his death his estate was estimated at 21 million dollars with the value rising to about 50 million. His heir has made a first gift to the city and plans to complete the work, pending his father’s legacy.
Noon gathering of the Transportation Bureau chaired by Mr Ny Macneale discussed ongoing investigations into shipper issues and proposed a published program for the year. Superintendent A B Waters outlined rail service improvements and urged cooperation to address freight rates, discrimination concerns, and prepayment requirements affecting Cincinnati and nearby routes.
In Boston a traveler recalls Massachusetts Senator Sumner opposing President Grant’s annexation of Santo Domingo and Motley’s removal as minister. Report notes Sumner’s hostile stance surfaced early, and hints at a broader view that Grant’s early presidency demoralized Republicans. The piece frames Sumner as a self styled constitutional adviser whose dislike of the President persisted.
The newly elected City Republican Executive Committee met at Race Street Engine Base to organize. Maj. William Travis claimed Sixth Ward seat. Col. Robert Harlan and Dr. Pandridge appeared. The committee referred the dispute to voters for a new election. Henry Stegner chosen chairman. Samuel Hamp secretary. In a separate case, Geo Gibson was convicted of assault and fined fifty dollars plus costs and jailed two months.
A historical note discusses milk composition and the water content, asserting that milk can be diluted by water and explaining the misconception of natural water differences in milk and plants. It explores how water affects dairy products and mentions general observations on the chemistry of fluids and their sources.
A historical note extols the importance of liquid excrement from cattle and other animals, arguing its economic value and usefulness in fertilizer and soil conditioning. It urges better manure management, including absorbing peat as stall litter and feeding peat with excrement to maximize manure resources annually.
In Ward H. Lamon's forthcoming life of Abraham Lincoln a passage recounts his step mother Mrs. Lincoln speaking through tears of Abe’s conduct and love. She recalls feeling fear and pain at his presidency while praising him as kind, dutiful, and the best boy she knew, even as she dreaded what might befall him.
Delegates will attend the Republican State Convention, with private citizens asked to host. A special committee will collect papers from railroad officers amid inquiries into fast freight and transportation. Lawmakers consider adjournment April 14 as 35 bills surface in the house, plus measures on libraries bonds, jury exemptions, and local taxation.
The Reptican newspaper, now larger than Trilwine, debuts as a vigorous supporter of the Administration. Quarrel ending in a duel attempt leads to police custody. Ice on the river near Peoria and Tyler streets hinders harbor activity. Chicago expects record lake trade with many vessels in port and freight rates rising. Grain stocks build for Eastbound shipment as building demand surges.
The Electoral Committee of the ministerial party reports after canvassing the field that the upcoming Cortes elections will elect 150 Unionists and 170 Sagesta Progregists to Congress and the lower chamber.
A Saturday night disturbance at the Oriental Saloon in Grseville Ohio ended with Bill Spayd ordered to leave, then stabbing by an unknown assailant. James Moder was stabbed in the breast and died. Spayd was arrested as a preliminary examination before the Mayor proceeded amid a crowded office.
During a recent county visit, Frederick Charles of Prussia reviewed the Italian army system and advised reorganization on a Prussian plan before his departure. The remarks hint at a potential overhaul aligning Italian practices with Prussian military methods.
A Stockton reader reports a flock guarded by foxes with a gray fox directing two others. The observer saw a gray fox seize and attack a dog that had taken a lamb, then the foxes protected the remaining lambs as the dog retreated.
Special Dispatch reports at noon in Plymouth Indiana an argument between Chicago auctioneer Bellowatt and drayman Noah Laurer escalated to gunfire. Laurer died instantly. Bellowatt was arrested claiming self defense. Also a smallpox case in Dayton, Ellen Brechtley of the paper mill contracted the disease amid four Dayton cases.
In New York on March 25 in Erie, Meggerty and Baulch faced the Court of Over and Terminer for alleged voucher thefts. John Graham urged bail at 5,000 each, citing the absence of Connolly as a potential acquittal factor. District Attorney offered no opposition, while Wall Street and London markets reacted to the advance, driven by orders for a reign account.
Farmers observe that drilled wheat withstands severe conditions better than broadcast sowing. Proper row orientation shields plants from winds, with earth mounded between rows aiding root and crown health. In exposed fields, running drill furrows to channel water and wind improves survival.
Special dispatches note the Monongahela holds steady at Greensboro and Brownsville with stages at 4 and 5 feet respectively. No arrivals or denkerones. the Carrie Brooks loads for Marietta. The Julia from Zanesville ran aground at Brunot's Island at daylight and lightened. The Juniata’s keg chain issue is minor. Iron Mountain test run completed. Captain Evans sold the old pull Bigley for 650 dollars. Weather forecast calls for cloudy, moderating with chances of rain.
An elderly Aurora resident Mrs Knap ne brated her 100th birthday on the 7th. The article notes her preserved condition and needlework skill. It attributes longevity to early rising, avoidance of seasoned food, no snuff, and abundant meat intake, suggesting a dietary experiment as her unseen secret.
The Episcopal Church in New York City is described as born rich with grand edifices valued at around $1,500,000 more than Roman Catholic properties. The record notes the church’s assets surpass those of other Protestants and highlights the substantial value of its buildings and holdings.
Church and State reports as probable that the bishop of a distant diocese will preside immediately on an important matter. The decision concerns church interests and relations with Germany and Italy, with the bishop deemed eminently qualified for the task.
A muddled dialogue snippet shows Jones discussing his morning routine and a light fire as his wife speaks. The lines hint at domestic chatter with no clear event, participants unnamed beyond Jones. The fragment lacks a complete story or context to identify persons or a setting.
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