31 Mar 1876
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1876
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR yields scattered items: reports of the President’s illness, rail scheme debates in the Balti more Cincinnati Chicago corridor, a Turkish peace conference, imperial railway management, and a tragic incident where a mother shielded her child, indicating a chaotic, multi-city news page segment with political, legal, and human-interest lines.
A colored man, not clearly named by the correspondent, was shot through the abdomen in Hillisville. The report notes lingering wartime biases as Jennings and Vallandigham figures are mentioned, with uncertainty about the outcome of the injury.
The London Spectator recounts a curious dinner in which a high end guest was not a club member. A distinguished diplomat and author attended with a noted party. Late arrival triggered a conflict as the host and guests argued that a non member could not stay.
Fragmentary report recounts Mr Boutwell addressing slavery related issues and alleged misstatements. It mentions Senator from Delaware, calls slavery the natural outgrowth of the system, and describes reactions and adjournment amid discussion of silver purchases and alleged Ku Klux influence.
A Times editorial questions persisting in urging the Queen to accept the Empress of India, warning it could weaken government unity. It highlights concerns over stock market fluctuations tied to Eastern Europe and Argentine provinces, urging careful commentary rather than sensational shifts.
March 31 reports show River at nine feet and cloudy cool conditions. Separate entry notes weather clear and moderately windy, with calm to gently unsettled forecasts.
The bill of 186 84 for expenses of certain weæpons laboring in the interest of the free bridge wasn't allowed by Council, last eve but was referred to the Committee on Claims.
A rural dispute centers on Joe Fanknerstick and a hay-lord. a Weger whip used in the scuffle after the huckster grabbed the bridles of the horse. Col Jia Thompson acts as Deputy Constable. City Council debates finances, posts, and a new city ordinance merging Chief Fire Department and Water Works Superintendent roles with a $3000 bond.
General Comly of the Columbus Journal reports on Washington City efforts to keep the Columbus Garrison at Columbus amid pressure from Newport and others. Roaming observers note calls for preserving the Barracks as a local headquarters and a pushback against political maneuvers in Wilmington and surrounding areas.
Special Dispatch from Washington reports at a Clymer Committee meeting details claims of General Babcock's alleged whisky ring links. Witnesses and officials discuss bribery, West travels, and attempted evidence theft from the District Attorney's office. The Silver Bill also advances, making trade dollars legal tender up to fifty dollars and fractional pieces up to twenty-five dollars.
Ex Minister Schenck testifies before the Committee on Foreign Affairs about the Emmaamine and Emma Silver Mining Company, outlining facts for the investigation into General Schenck's connection with the firm. Another account covers War Department inquiry into Gen Babcock and Luckey proposals to Dyer. The Silver bill advances to a third reading by a 100 to 82 vote.
London reports a bulging Bank of England incident and betting on an Inter University boat race. Penzance notes Schiller salvage of fifty thousand dollars from a German steamer. French workers publish a Centennial exhibition subscription list. Eastern insurrection claims, royal movements, and a plan for the Duke of Edinburgh to escort the Russian Imperial family to Italy and Malta are mentioned with sparse details.
The historic dam built in 1563 and rebuilt under City Engineer Phivess Ke near Leicester faces catastrophic failure. The Boston and Albany Railroad arch at the site is compromised with a 100 foot long hole and a 40 foot deep breach threatening Cherry Valley and rail traffic.
This morning an engine on the Tyrone avenue Clear Railroad exploded near Ridge. Three men were killed including Sabal and Shennan, with Harvey Waters fatally injured.
A special dispatch notes river traffic and departures from Cincinnati and Oil City. Mentions steamers bound for New Orleans and the Upper Missouri, the Granite State returning to Portsmouth, and the new ferry boat William Thaw. Observes river depths at Oil City and Brownsville, with inspectors Neeld and Atkinson licensing numerous crew and engineers across the month of March.
The Liverpool market shows flour and wheat values with corn and cotton figures. Prices include California white at 10 6, middling uplands 6 4d, Orleans 6d, and cotton sales totaling 10,000 with 2,600 bales for export on speculation, American bales 6,500 for April May and June July delivery.
Market reports show slight firmness in some centers while others stayed quiet. Prices ranged near $2.05 to $2.34 per barrel with Philadelphia and Pittsburg noting quiet activity and modest bids.
In U S District Court Chicago on March 30 jurors found Pohlman and Kush guilty on four counts alleging distilling and removing spirits to evade tax and a conspiracy to move fifty thousand proof gallons of taxed spirits without payment. Bail set at 15,000 each. Separate counts convicting Pohlman and Rush on conspiracy with Ford, Oliver & Co. also noted. A fatal gas explosion at Tremont House injured a man named Allahy. fire caused minor damage.
A Springfield Massachusetts suburb formerly named Hayti now organizes a Congregational church called Hope Church. The Rev. Charles L. Morgim is ordained as pastor as the new church establishes its leadership and ministry.
New York on March 31 reports specie engagements intended to ease morrow's steamer payments totaling five hundred thousand dollars. The Greer Turner Sag of Refining Company has discharged workers and likely faces liquidation. They hold about three hundred barrels a day.
Terry Capisin, chief of the Centennial Bertau of Trapsport, reports new shipments for the Exhibition. The latest arrival includes 228 cases of goods from Mexico and 63 cases containing Mexican works of art.
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