28 Mar 1876
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1876
Page
1
Storm flood damage from the Mill River disaster is tallying with reports of two missing men and several buildings swept away. Fallerville and surrounding towns bear the heaviest losses with five structures ruined and factories impacted. Early estimates put total losses near 000 with ongoing updates into Saturday.
Forty miners departed Scratton for the Black Hills yesterday. They were escorted from the city by a brass band and about 2000 people including men, women and children. The procession accompanied the miners with arms ammunition and mining tools, and they were formally officered for the journey.
New York March 27 W H Coffin formerly acting Vice President of the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad Company asserts that Thurman backed land grant aims are a fabrication. He says the ore claim surrounding the two grants passed through Congress in 1872 and 1873 is unfounded.
Carven March 28 authorities report John and James Osem convicted on the Sorte co rar thegarix bare tina ose. They face execution by hanging on the 21st of the next month following their conviction.
A weather forecast notes possible rain during the day, followed by clearing skies. The outlook calls for colder temperatures with winds turning from north to west, affecting the region as of April 1.
Hartford correspondence summarizes a restrained campaign with few public appearances by Republicans and Democrats relying on a single orator. It details performances by Gen Woodford Frye Hawley and Kernan, mentions Lynde's fundraising limits, and notes Greenbackers’ impact and Temperance votes. It assesses statewide contests for governor and legislature, party splits, and uncertainty over presidential prospects at Cincinnati.
Washington yesterday reports say Mr. Bas of the War Expenditures Committee left for New York for a few days and will present a fuller report upon return. The Pendleton matter centers on Mrs. Marsh and General Kiddoo with questions about paid money and the sequence of a conversation.
Special Dispatch from Colu mpos Ohio March 23 reports delegates arriving for the State Convention and predicts a large gathering. John Gerke vs. Hamilton County case yields a writ denial. Governor Hayes notified of Jacobs accepting Cincinnati Police Commissioner post making the board complete. Julia W. Rigg of Zanesville named as potential Elector-at-large.
Special Dispatch to the Cincinnati Times reports stalled talks between Secretary Fish and British Minister Sir Edward Thornton over a new extradition treaty. The dispute centers on whether offenses are political and which authorities decide that, with Winslow’s surrender or treaty abrogation as possible outcomes. General Schenck’s testimony before the Foreign Affairs Committee is noted, and Sherman agrees to relocate headquarters to Washington.
Ex-Minister Schenck testified before the Committee on Foreign Affairs, contesting charges of fraud in the sale of the Eames Mine to the Emma Mine Company of London. He sought counsel rights for cross examination and detailed his supposed role and losses, while noting mismanagement and disputed motives behind the mine’s collapse.
Soapox March 2 reported a quiet stock market with little action on exchanges after the fortnightly settlement began. Foreign securities stayed flat amid selling pressure and onerous settlement rates. no exchange failures announced, but one outside speculator’s stoppage with liabilities. The Varsity Boat Race betting favored Oxford six to five. Bank of England bullion on balance today stood at 13 090 pounds. A boiler explosion on the Glasgow and Southern Railway killed five and injured nine. Mead deservers a measure of praise as the defendent’s victory in the monument case was upheld.
Br Hovis reports a heavy snowstorm from March 28 with ten inches of snow since 10 PM and ongoing through 11 AM causing horribly slick streets and impeded travel. Temperature is mild. In Toledo, a March 23 note notes six inches of snow with drifting and ongoing storm conditions.
In the Mayor's Court this morning the sole case was John Smith charged with drinking and borderly for $8. Other notes include a new "Second Ward House" near the court-house and city condemnation of deteriorating south Serrond Street fame thauties. Esquire Daveneck tried saloon cases, with mixed outcomes. some judgments awarded, others dismissed. The tobacco trade saw Geo Black and Jacob Meiers held for further action by United States Commissioner Bostwick after initial costs. Government building bids for stone work were revealed with several contractors named, and potential deductions for withdrawn bids noted. The chancery court referenced the Meyers estate and James Arnold matters. county court orders required increased security for J. Ly. Corbin’s estate. multiple executors were fined for late filings. Wills probated for Turpin Daughters, Marita Bridwell, Garret Schoberg, John McNamara, Weigher, and John Halpin.
In Worcester County the damage from the reshets is now thought to reach fixed millions. Authorities fear three deaths from the flooding with two in Cutton and one in Webster.
The survival meeting of the Direct United States Cable Company was held at the city terminus of Hotel Cannon street and passed satisfactorily. Directors reaffirmed maintaining an independent organization amid a crowded agenda. In Rome Milan Turin Palermo and Naples Prefects resigned to avoid serving under the Left party.
The fragmentary report mixes blame on trader Jones now in Columbus with local city affairs and hospitalities. It notes Dr Phythian, Mr George Cecil in Cincinnati duties, and Mary Weber pioneer death with funeral plans, plus civic figures attending the Corpus Christi rites and a mayoral stock remark.
The investigation committee completed its hearings last evening and plans to travel to Washington today. They gathered substantial documentary evidence and testimony. The Post prints Gen Kilpatrick’s interview denying he fled Washington to avoid the Exeleting Committee and alleging a $20 000 bribe offer to General Butterfield for the New York Collectorship, with possible witnesses ready to testify.
Early this morning a drizzle of snow blanketed the city, continuing through the night and into 2 AM. Deep drifts blocked some streets and may have caused several accidents. Streetcars have temporary stoppages as travel slows and authorities assess conditions.
New York reports the arrest of an alleged counterfeiter linked to the National Bank duplication scheme. The Great Western steamship wreck on Long Island shore is confirmed with its crew saved. Cornwall libeled in collision with the Great Western.
Fragmentary marine notices detail several vessels departing for St Louis New Orleans and Cincinnati with cargoes referenced by uncertain spellings. Weather notes from Cano Evansville describe rain light snow and cool conditions with river levels and barometric readings, plus multiple port movements and arrivals in Evansville and Cairo.
An Hartford Courant piece notes German railways offer safe, comfortable travel with distinct second class compartments for eight in the same carriage. Winter rides are snug and well upholstered, while summer favors American palace cars. Heating varies by carriage with steam heated cars very warm yet not universal, leaving some travelers in cold cars with foot warmers and hot water tubes.
The House committees adjourned as members discussed per diem and mileage. A bill to permit import duty free of foreign prints was referred. A resolution urged judiciary caution on using mails for lottery ads. The Speaker announced a grand jury indictment involving Kilbourne and custody appeals, with further orders pending.
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