09 May 1876
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1876
Page
1
A May 9 report from New York describes a Jersey City Beighte event with a vague account of powder and cosmetics. A platform vibration caused a wire to ring an alarm, triggering a security alert.
OCR readable fragments mention a date context and place but lack clear action. The pieces reference a property or event tied to a local entity, with missing details on what happened, where, and when. No clear person or organization fully identified due to garbled text.
Yeas 116 nays 101 vote on the Walian treaty. St Louis Republican mentions primaries aligned for Morton and Blaine against Brie. A St Louis dispatch notes rising river at Front Street causing damage and inundation in parts of the city. International notes include Austria informing Turkey it may join a force if Turkish actions rise. The Common Council contest cases with Colvin referenced and the Attorney General mentioned.
A fragment notes Se Bristow endorses rearing advocates in a letter dated May 2, 1876. The text mentions a Republican print and a citizen of setts, requesting favor in political or social matters and inviting continued support from the advocate group.
An explosion in a New York City street left a wide area damaged and several near-misses recorded. Three witnesses, including Mr. Charles and Mr. I Staple, observed the catastrophe from surrounding blocks as debris and fear spread through Palisade Avenue. No deaths were reported, and authorities weigh the cause while noting the incident could have claimed many lives. The event drew attention to structural safety and sparked political debate over broader civil rights and party alignments in the region.
Public admission begins at 9 AM Wednesday with opening ceremonies to follow on Memorial Hall terrace. Centennial Commission enlists top national and international figures, with many dignitaries expected from the United States, Brazil, Egypt and more. Despite extensive planning, most buildings remain unfinished while the main exhibition area nears completion.
Shaky readable fragment describes Paris dispatches amid factional tension and a nascent opportunity for party leaders. Text mentions assembly prospects and aims to turn excitement into gains for allied factions and leadership.
In a letter read by Morrison Kerr hints at an extended leave of ten days but stops short of resigning. If he steps down Randall would seek the Speakership against Cox, who has been well regarded as Speaker pro tem. Congress met with slim attendance as most members left for Philadelphia.
The Supreme Court today decided to take the case of Ohio ex rel vs. Samuel F. Covington et al in quo warranto out of its order and set it for oral argument May 23. The dispute concerns the constitutionality of the law under which Cincinnati Police Commissioners were appointed. The court overruled motions in Bates v Zinmeister and in Cincinnati, Hamilton, and Dayton Road v Montgomery County. The Board of State Charities is in session inspecting state buildings.
New Albany Maennerchor marks its twenty fifth anniversary on May 15 with a Saengerfest at the theaterhouse. Singing groups from Indianapolis Madison Louisville Evansville Columbus and other cities will take part in the event.
In To-Day Seasion at Baurmorg on May 9 Bishop Merrill announced a committee on propriety of publishing a catechism in the General Conference. Iowa’s J.B. Weaver said funds were publicly charged as stolen from the Church. Resolutions proposed for inviting committees on invi and lay representation. Delegates discussed lay voting in electoral conferences and reforms to church constitution. Fraternal delegates from the British Wesleyan Church were received and a seven-member special committee appointed to address contagious diseases act repeal and other matters.
Paris reports further details of the Salonica incidents. The consulate, governor, and local authorities faced a rabble siege as attacks continued. A conference looms with leaders like Anthony and Bismarck tied to proposals at Koll, Andrassy, and related venues.
Curcago May 9 Hoyne qualified as Mayor of Chi City and was duly sworn in. No further steps toward possession have been taken in the lumbermen district. Arrests were made this morning amid a generally quiet scene.
New York on May 9 reports the Anglo American cable line restored to Europe. Meanwhile Pesach N Rubenstein, under a death sentence for the murder of Sarah Alexander last winter, died this morning in his Brooklyn Jail cell.
A fragmented report covers Wheat, Corn, Oats, Rye, Barley and futures with prices for cash and delivery through May and June. Distinct entities include Milwaukee California Chicago and Wisconsin markets, with notes on lard, beef, pork, flour, cotton, sugar, whisky and freight receipts amid unsettled, varying quotes and export interest.
Special Dispatch reports May 9 noting Philadelphia refined oil delivery at 13 6 16BNEC and firm bids in Oil City Titusville and Tidioute with refined shipments. The towboat James Jackson carrying 4,500 barrels for European shipment via water arrived at Huntington this morning.
Court proceedings from Hamilton District Court list several appellate rulings. Cases include Lafayette Devinney v Spith and McAlpin on attachment dismissal. Laura J Caldwell executrix v Starbuck on mortgage and separate actions. George Crist v Langhorst on priority claims. Theodore Feidner et al v Carstens Voight on distribution of funds. John Pitagibber v Grees on mechanics lien. Judges Cox Force Murdock Burnet Avery presiding.
President Grant's escort to the grounds will include Governor Hatran and divisions from the Pennsylvanias and New Jersey troops. Parades are planned before the inauguration, with no general street procession. Mayor Stokely urges citizens to observe the day fittingly, as the morning events are essential. The Brazilian steam corvette Nitheroq arrived, plans a twenty gun salute, and will depart July 4 to salute the American flag.
POTTSVILLE May 9 In the Yost trial the witness describes Mollie Hinguires and Ancient Order Hibernians secret operations. He testifies to knowledge of shooter of Gomer James and says the pistol is in his possession. He attended the County Convention at Golareville on July 4 in Shenandoah vision. Witness says James Kerigen now in Bethlehem Jail faced murder penalties. Slattery, once a candidate for Associate Judgeship, was expelled from the Order amid alleged plan disruptions.
Special dispatches describe fall of several rivers with varying depths and boats moving upriver. The Monongahela shows slow decline at 4 feet 10 inches, while canals, ports, and packets like Iron Mountain and others report arrivals and departures amid rain and cloudy, chilly weather.
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