13 May 1868
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1868
Page
1
A London correspondent criticizes the tax expansion to fund the Abyssinian war, arguing it violates fair taxation by placing a heavier burden on the wealthy and poorest alike. The piece contrasts ancient and modern systems, noting England nears the American model while an American paper calls it unjust.
A editorial argues the Democratic Party acts as an oligarchy with a few leaders controlling the rank and file. It cites Ohio Legislature measures restricting student ballots, alleging a partisan motive to disenfranchise Republican students and frame the action as protection against fraud.
The Emperor of the French in Julius Caesar argues government relies on war to distract from domestic troubles. He cites passages on standing armies and the need to keep lower classes content to prevent rebellion, while notes on costly efforts and gains reflect the era's moral judgments.
Weather dampened an Arthur lecture on Turks and Mohammedanism as Rev. Begann postponed his talk to next Thursday. Citizens eyed a Buckeye Grounds project with Kenner Denman Gerrard streets, describing a grand stand, viewing areas and ample seating for thousands at a future athletic grounds.
Bouxer House lists guests including A C Josuim Co Pro Rev A Rings, JW Finne xyemo and wife, Lex G W Shaw, Mr A A Howe with Mrs, Camden owners, Camden guests, Wedg ieshy Middletown, Christy Hamilton visitors.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions individuals and places including jtockville, Memphis, River, and Springheld with scattered names such as H W Hart and T G Mitchell. Unable to determine clear event or context from the readable lines.
Readable text lists names Porter Harding Spee and city New York with stray numbers. Lacks clear event, date, or action to summarize a single news item.
A garbled OCR fragment lists multiple merchants and individuals with scattered place names and affiliations. The text includes references to Horst Gattanen Neufox & Co and Propuirronis, A W Bartlett and Kentucdy Capea, San PTeily and M Howard, and mentions Columbus and Batesville among others, all interconnected in an unclear directory-like excerpt.
Fragmentary OCR lists names Merriorozrtan Horet W A Tuvistos Lamward and Theyalec with pipe work on Gilbert Avenue and Hill to Celestial Street. reads as rough street or project notes with multiple misspellings and no clear event.
The Macon Telegraph and other papers report on Reconstruction era moves. Oath debates in Dizxi¢ limit new oaths to state constitutional requirements. Louisiana returns show the Constitution ratified by about 17,000 in a turnout with strong black voting. Georgia and Arkansas notes cover governors, legislatures, and Radical influence, with commentary on political realignments and figures like Gov. Orr and a humorous account of South Carolina Assembly concerns.
A Columbus letter reports an early recess and a dramatic reading of the impeachment delay amid crowd reactions outside the telegraph office. It notes the Franklin Senator and another official seeking a water break as jitters over the looming storm grow. The piece hints at further curious scenes in the State Senate and related chambers.
Special Correspondence from Cincinnati details Judge Sherwood’s lecture urging cheap freight railroads and abolition of monopolies to aid industrial interests. The piece contrasts wartime measures, canal-led trade shifts in New York, and predicted boosts to producers if monopolies end. Also reports on crop conditions across several states and a brief mention of German Immigrant Society in New York.
A roundup of recent and forthcoming titles including Mrs Edwards latest novel with 422 pages, Milton and his Times by Max Ring, a cheap edition of a Walter Scott work, Brazil its inhabitants and productions, and notes on Dickens Little Dorrit and Bleak House. Also listed are Highland Rambles, Sisters by Hours, Railroads of the United States, Dora, Numbras, and other new or notable editions with publisher details and critical remarks.
A Jackson dispatch reports the Democratic Convention organized with 150 delegates and many strangers, aiming to defeat the Constitution. Mississippi’s Constitutional Convention set June 28 for ratification votes and approved an oath replacement rule. In Britain, Commons debates touched Irish Church matters and a suspension of new church appointments. Ottawa notes no fleet movements toward Canadian fisheries and ongoing apprehensions in the Fenian investigation alongside Methodist Conference actions.
The House debated a Reconstruction related internal revenue bill with tax changes on distilled spirits tobacco and gas and approved a tariff provision for a Pacific rail route. Amendments set a continuous Omaha to Sacramento railroad condition and cap tariffs. an administration inquiry into Mexican citizen treatment was requested.
The House passed a joint resolution to establish a tariff commission for Pacific Railroads. Senate renewed the city of Washington charter and adjourned. The obstacle to a full Republican conviction vote is Ben Wade, with speculation of coalition moves before Saturday to elect another President of the Senate in Wade's place.
Columbus may 12 4 pm prominent Republican leaders abandon hope for a favorable impeachment trial result opposition cheers. No major business in either legislature with a few members gathering to discuss. A bill to rename the Cincinnati School Board to the Board of Education was passed.
The annual session of the Grand Lodge of the I O O F convened at Odd Fellows Hall in Cleveland with seventy members present. John A. Lee of Mansfield presided as M W Grand Master. Officers named include James A. Semple of Cincinnati Deputy Grand Master and W C Earl Toledo R W G M and several others.
The Grand Lodge selects James A. Semple as Grand Master and other officers for the coming year. Installation will occur on the session’s final day, with a possible Put-in-Bay excursion if weather permits. The annual report highlights growth from 334 to 853 lodges and a favorable financial balance.
The sultan opened the new Council Teeny with a speech notable for liberalism declaring Turkish manners must yield to European civilization.
In Wasurvaton ne 12 the case of John Surratt was called in Criminal Court. The prisoner appeared and his counsel sought postponement. Court allowed the case to go over to the next term and bail was tentatively admitted with argument to be made tomorrow. Witnesses were discharged until further notice.
An Omaha dispatch reports separate talks by the Indian Commission. Sherman and Tosso travel to Fort Laramie to meet the uri Indians. others proceed to Fort Bridger to engage with the Shoshone and Crow. Some Cheyennes and Sioux, including Red Cloud, resist joining. General Myers advertises government inventory at Fort C. F. Smith as Powder River forts are abandoned.
The Board of Health convened at 4 pm to review druggist licensing for four wards and approve physician appointments for multiple wards led by Drs Young Green Parker and others. A report on district pipemen and station proximity was discussed with confirmations and a note on the Health Officer's instructions.
Police suppressed a labor clash as outside workers gathered at Ross Pettibone & Co yards demanding a work stoppage. A telegraph order sent to Ninth Street station led Sergeant Bidd to mobilize officers who dispersed the rioters without further trouble.
Court calendar itemizes contract disputes over coal quality and building costs, plus a claim for damages from an ice retail contract. Includes a Superior Court docket of new cases, appeals, and several marriages licenses issued. Also reports a prison escape incident linked to a captured convict severely wounded during an attempted break.
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