14 May 1874
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1874
Page
1
The Epoca of Madrid publishes Gen Juan Birtiel's address defending his conduct at Santiago and the execution of prisoners, citing laws and orders. He argues it is not for military men to hesitate when faced with urgent orders and references acts of war.
Daytons May 14 reports Ascension Day observed by Episcopal and Catholic churches. Catholic school children holiday, Knights of St George concert at Huston Hall. G A R committees meet at Court House for Decoration ceremonies at Soldiers Home and city cemeteries. 131st Ohio Volunteer Infantry anniversary events at Fair Grounds with parade and speeches by local notables. Miami Lodge banquet for Knights of Pythias from Bellefontaine and Miamisburg planned at Schieble House. Dayton M E Ministerial Association debates Embury Park Camp Meeting Sunday closing. Eight United Brethren Seminary diplomas awarded to Dayton area students.
The Silk Association of America held its second annual meeting with the Secretary's report read and the prior year's officers reappointed. The review notes general stability in the silk trade, with cautious optimism, steady employment in mills, and modest reductions in weekly earnings. A second dinner featured addresses from prominent members and others.
The bulletin outlines forecast for the Middle States and Lower Great Lakes region with mostly cloudy skies hazy conditions and light winds. Tennessee and Ohio valley expect warm spells with scattered rain and rising barometer in some districts. Northwest and Aysipe Lake region forecast increases in cloudiness light rain with rising temperatures and falling barometer.
The Arkansas Legislature adopts joint resolutions urging the U S President to place state halls under legislative control and supervise public property on the state house square amid armed forces. They seek protection of state property and civilian safety and consider a Constitutional Convention call. The Senate and House coordinate with the Governor on messages to be delivered.
A large party from New York arrives at the Burnet House after a Southern tour. The editorial delegation, including Mr Beech and Mr Tibeyer, is welcomed by Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce leaders who praise the city and discuss mutual prosperity and peaceful relations between regions.
A tow boat Tillie owned by C Jewett collided with steamship City of Houston near Point Bohemia at 10 30 last night. Tillie sank two feet of water while a fireman and cabin boy drowned. Remaining crew clung to the wreck until rescued by the steamer Mary Ida. City of Houston proceeded on its voyage.
A mail carrier and companion were robbed in Dayton Prairie. Twenty men pursued the robbers to Boone County Arkansas where a clash occurred leaving Reverend Mr New a Methodist minister fatally wounded and another seriously injured.
Dispatches from Daily Times report the river has fallen eight inches while the weather remains clear and pleasant. Travel and ferry arrivals are listed for Thompson, Grind Lake, Tarascon, Warner, Sandy, and Charmer with times noted throughout the day.
A formal communication clarifies a yesterday error about a court decision involving the Whitewater Valley Railroad. It explains a temporary receivership covering seven miles of Ohio road tied to Harrison Branch, aims to protect public service, and asserts no receivership for the Whitewater Valley Railroad proper while awaiting full hearing. They urge fairness and caution against misinterpretation by rival lines and local editors.
Special dispatches report the Mississippi River level at Prrrsacera falling to 5 feet 2 inches with arrivals of tow boats Panther and J Sharp McDonald. The Granite State from Portsmouth due this evening. cargo ships, dull wharf activity. Weather clear and warm. In Louisville the river falls to 8 feet in the canal and 1 foot 9 inches on the sails. cargo ships and canal traffic noted. The Charmer and other tows moved through the canal. excursion party from Madison inspected locally. Evansville listings show Hawkeye No 2, Mary Houton, Laura Davis to Pittsburg, and more. river level down 2 feet, clear conditions.
Superior Court before Judge O Connor hears John Beckett versus Patrick over the sale of a Cutter street lot in a subdivision on the 7th of February. Plaintiff claims consideration 68 370 with 2400 received earlier. defendant asserts 2000 as full consideration and 570 added to mislead other parties. Plaintiff sold at 110 per foot. case in progress. J Mealy for plaintiff, Alex Long for defendant.
The Congress unit for Reza Lar business opens with eighty delegates present. Officers include President Rev Richard Vana of Pennsylvania and Treasurer F H Nevin of Pennsylvania. Gov Dewey is noted among attendees as Secretary General I Minor chairs, while Dr E C Wines reads a lengthy executive committee report on prison reform and crime prevention.
A Southern caucus of eleven states did not complete the bill to refund the cotton tax totaling 30 090 000 dollars. Engineer Blickensteifer testified on measurements around Government reservations showing government overcharges.
May Maprin reports the new Minderers sworn in to office yesterday as governors of several provinces resignations surface among high officials.
Augsburg reports the arrest of the Tunis Grand Duke Nicholas May 1 in Brlin. The reason is unclear and described as possibly not political in origin, with speculation on the circumstances surrounding his detention.
May 1 report from Toledo says a blaze last night razed a grocery and a sewing machine shop along with seven saloons. Insurance valued at $20,005, damages estimated at $1,008. Also: Henry Reener, accused in a Cairo murder, was arrested by the deputy sheriff yesterday.
Fragmented trade update notes receipts and sales for oats, barley, and western mixes, with western yellow and white varieties mentioned. Park and cattle categories show firmness. lard is heavy. whisky and sugars show limited activity. New York noon coffee market details offer steady to active roaster and refined sugar pricing, with various grade ranges and mill offerings.
Coroner Maley postpones the inquest into the shooting death of a youth at Fifth Street Horse Market until tomorrow at 6 AM. Post mortem exam planned tonight by Dr. Dunlap and colleagues. Police Court sentences given for assault, pocket picking, wife abuse, drunkenness, and begging. Ravished Mary Francis’s street rampage ends with officer custody. judge delays harsher punishment upon promise to sell chattels and flee.
Michael Frans garland strano pipe fitter at Neke Main Mivet denies authorship of the POON STATE OF Olio notice. CoLtenants Township May 12 1974. Dew demands obstruction of publicly owned highway Columbia and Sharpsburg Road within 10 days or face compulsory removal of fencing under penalty law. Superintendent Mr Fracz says verbal notice given to Dr Shaw, no written notice.
The annual meeting re elected Rev. William Tt Alten as president and other officers. Receipts for the year totaled 064,456 with expenditures of 5611,728 and estimated value of gratuitous work at 40,54. Last year 1,006,770 volumes were printed and purchased, reflecting fifty eight years of the society’s existence.
The May session saw a quorum issue with 36 senators absent. Debate focused on pensions for Civil War veterans and widows, and revisions to the Finance bill. The House adjournment motion was discussed as the chamber worked through amendments and the National Bank note changes.
Charles Catlendir faced a grand jury indictment in the Criminal branch of the U S Circuit Court on May 14 for allegedly receiving a bribe from Ocean National Bank to influence a fellow bank examiner. The case centers on alleged improper conduct linked to bank oversight.
A Port Huron dispatch reports the tug Tawns exploded on Lake Huron about thirty miles north of Detroit, leaving all crew dead except the captain and the first engineer. No injuries were noted among others.
About one hundred members of the Indiana political party left here this morning by C and LL Railroad on an excursion to Washington Baltimore New York and other points East and South, as reported by the Associated Press.
A distorted OCR note references government gold totals for May, citing figures around 365 pounds. Names, dates, and exact terms are unclear but imply a financial tally or report from an official body.
Government announces sale of one million dollars in gold at a rate of 12.08 to 112.10. The initiative, labeled new, aims to distribute precious metal assets with potential impact on pricing and national reserves.
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