28 Mar 1872
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1872
Page
1
A garbled report notes witness testimony before Robeson, with shifting dates and references to Saul and political figures. It mentions the House review next week, a witness in New York circles, and strong opinions about Carl Schurz and Sumner.
Special Dispatch to the Times notes that testimony concludes tomorrow as certain individuals face arms sale questions. The Senate agrees to seek a conference with the House on the bill related to the Baltimore and Potomac Depot, amid ongoing efforts to prevent its passage.
Fragmented report shows Governor Noyes naming Wm H Habtings of Jackson Court House as judge cad abiviion with a political ticket in play. Other items include Senator Schiff proposing ads laws and penalties, a Cleveland Ohio Canal vacation bill, and labor reform notes from the Labor Reform delegation.
Circlville Ohio dispatch describes a political scene with testimony from Jonathan Blue about October events linked to James Redman and a rifle, with mentions of Mill Vockus, Yoakam, Corder, and James Keys. Court adjourns as deputy sheriff searches for defense witnesses.
Fragmentary OCR shows an unclear admission about a loss involving a person and a mother, mentioning Mexico and a state. Readable bits point to names and places but lack coherent facts or context, making precise interpretation difficult. The snippet implies a legal or official note but lacks verifiable details.
New York reports an informal political gathering with key Democrats and Republicans debating strength and strategy. Leaders including General Logan and Gratz Brown discussed party unity, while no definitive action was taken until after the convention votes. The Eight National Bank issued a 25 percent dividend, and legal fees were noted as recoveries depended on court outcomes.
Special Dispatch reports from Washington that Mr. Dawes of the Ways and Means Committee offered an amendment to strike out lumber from articles admitted free of duty. The bill passed in this form, with the lumber interest led by Ferry and Chandler scoring a notable victory and Representative Farwell of Chicago concurring with the committee.
RG reports March 28 that C. Comegys and J. H. Ludwig were acquitted in the Criminal Court of check-raising, then arrested on a warrant as fugitives from Cincinnati for similar operations. Telegrams were sent notifying authorities.
Marquis de Chambrun spoke privately to the committee denying any planned investigation into the cannons and saying if Remington erred he would not prosecute him in the United States. He suggested no official French inquiry and defended his position in the matter.
New York on March 28 reports unconfirmed rumor that a sheriff order seeks the arrest of a prominent official amid the city savings bank failure. F. B. Morse is dangerously ill with paralysis of the brain. M Linns & Co. iron foundry in Brooklyn burned this morning with losses.
Special Dispatch to the Times and Chronicle reports J F Cobb claiming to be Lorenz and Wightman of Pittsburg was arrested by Detective N S Tiffany after he induced a business man to endorse for him and drew on the firm for 100 dollars. A circular from L and W warned that Cobb is not their agent and a swindler. Cobb, also known as Boott, jailed awaiting trial before Mayor Keever.
March 27 dispatch reports revolutionists retain Saltillo and Mon interior strongholds. Government allies foresee overthrow if gains continue. multiple towns are said to be under their control as conflict persists.
Cleveland march 28. A man named Barber shot and killed Michael Iry in the morning near Middleburg Ohio. Police say the suspect encountered bystanders and fled. The victim, identified as Klied McGuery, died at the scene. An investigation is underway.
The report notes disturbances have occurred since a nationwide campaign began. State Prison Agency reports ongoing unrest and protests, with authorities warning of potential further actions.
In Timor E March 28 four dealers were fined $200 each in the Criminal Court for possessing obscene literature.
The bill to authorize a depot for the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad was referred by the committee on Bayfield. Proposals and remonstrances were noted as the bill moved through the House with various members named in support or opposition.
A March 27 report from San Francisco notes waterlogged schooner wrecks and a starving crew, with the steamer Montana bringing Melbourne dates to February 13 and Melbourne cargo from Honolulu. The piece mentions a rise in straw tin deposits and a mining mania fueled by speculation, citing the Chamber of Commerce.
The steamship Hermann has arrived, with passenger Louisa Merox aboard. March 28 marked the arrival, signaling a scheduled stop for the vessel.
In Wasurretox on March 27 the Le Creix bill to repeal the duty on salt and caf was hotly discussed. Supporters argued it would aid trade and workers while opponents raised concerns over government revenue and salt shortages amid railway service issues. The debate touched on salaries, passage of the bill, and attempts to amend measures to admit salt duty-free.
John McKernan was arrested after a recent series of incidents where bowlders were thrown through glass. In Police Court this morning he was convicted of malicious destruction of property and sentenced to one day in the workhouse.
The Ninety sixth Regiment of the vie army suffers garrison strain amid a split in Tapera town. A Birmi Communes anti meeting exposes a $200000 embezzlement by a Bamps cash leader. A Franco Spanish syndicate seeks Seville Huelva rail and Rio Tinto mines, with an Italian builder. London’s International Council probes Curtius ties to restore Doric temple relics. Hu mann showcases coins gems and pitons for a museum.
George W. Lawson of Somerville forwarded worm specimens to the Museum of Comparative Zoology in Cambridge. Thomas G. Cary replies that Europe has scarce records of worms during snow storms, noting Moller’s 1673 Hungarian notice and rare pamphlet descriptions while acknowledging uncertainty about the phenomenon.
A garbled passage discusses slang usage and attempts to answer or respond. It mentions a person asking about a relationship and how one might reply not much or indicate interest. The style resembles casual, informal speech with unclear references.
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