15 May 1868
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1868
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text describes a local event with names like Rosie and Steph, a gathering at a street corner near Mound and Grandin, and a five day window at No. 62 Rast. Pizzas and doors open are mentioned alongside unclear references to guests and involvement of city residents.
Fragmented OCR text shows a garbled Laneral Address with references to Rev H A N and various unreadable segments. The readable bits mention virtue, eerie stout, and unclear lists or names, but concrete events or dates are not present. Further legible text needed for a precise summary.
A series of fires and threats have drawn attention to Bow and surrounding areas as investigators link arson to political tensions. Debates over prosecutions and officer salaries unfold, with council actions including wage raises and infrastructure bids amid a backdrop of civic unrest and legal maneuvering.
A cryptic note from the city reveals a case titled greed and deceit in New York. Investigators probe connections between unnamed parties and financial misdeeds with a fatal outcome shaping municipal concern.
The readable fragments list clergy and professions amid garbled text. Names appear with stray phrases and religious references, mentioning Dr Black and De Buscou figures. overall content is unclear and partially legible.
New coverage notes the city treasurer's cash balance and a report from the Board of Equalization. It mentions the Cincinnati Company and an ordinance accepted as a contract. The document references James Alley and proposed taxes or infrastructure implications for the city.
Fragmented OCR text mentions a case with a sister of a creature and a plea related to admission to an asylum in Louisville. It notes a jury, a claim of insanity, and a suggestion that Cincinnati and the foot of a street may not be involved.
The Vincennes Sun reports the Wabash flood rising to high water, with seven miles of territory flooded to the city and twelve miles below. Lowland residents flee to the hills as fences wash away and cattle around Walnut Hills face danger, threatening crops and farmers across the valley. Water covers Shaker Prairie as light rain continues, risking serious damage and grain losses.
The Paris Maine Democrat reports John R. Smith, a former Bath preacher accused of large-scale fraud involving a hay crop and credits, was arrested in the French county by Officer Wormell after prior efforts by a Boston detective failed. Smith had preached in Pownal and New Gloucester and was expelled from the conference. creditors plan to pursue disgorgement.
The Senate faced a delayed showdown as four Radical backers of conviction announced they would vote against it. With Howard absent, the margin looked risky, and Democrats favored postponement. Public mood swung between hope and despair as Forney’s allies pressed on in a tense lobby at Washington.
A Nevada dispatch reports an 160 massacre at Red Rock ranch east of Long Valley with W H Pierson his wife daughter and two others killed and a boy escape after nine miles pursuit by Piutes. A Maryland Republic item recounts a boy saved from a mill shaft by quick actions and a near miraculous escape with minor injuries.
A Boeton Board of Trade circular to Commercial Associations advocates resuming sound money policy. It argues for gold standard like contracts, proposing government action to restore specie basis and limits on greenbacks to protect solvency and creditor value.
The Post reports three women in New York have formed a copartnership to design and engrave on wood. The note praises the endeavor as a useful illustration of theory and effort, acknowledging courage and honor in pursuing this craft. It also mentions broader foreign news about France and the Emperor.
Resolutions favor laity involvement in church plans and condemning certain Senators, plus political notes from France and Nashville. Weather impacts in New York, Brooklyn, and Hoboken with submerged flats and property damage. U S Court bail motion for ex Confederate officer denied. Bank defalcation tied to seven clerks. partial recovery of stolen funds. Jury finds Enright and Allen guilty of government fraud with mercy recommendation.
The House debated bills on redistribution of representation for the old Confederacy states and an amendment to limit constitutional changes. Members argued over voter eligibility, the Ninety-fifth Amendment, and proposed amendments to the presidential appointment process.
The House spent the day debating a bill to admit Alabama and other states. Many amendments were offered, including one to exclude Alabama and admit other named states, which failed. A Georgia Constitution provision repudiating pre 1805 debts was struck. An amendment barred named states from amending constitutions to remove voting rights. The bill passed 108 to 35 and adjourned.
Fall River Massachusetts dispatch reports spontaneous cotton combustion caused a devastating mill fire. Total loss placed at 120000 with 90000 insured. Enterprise Company of Cincinnati has authorized 5000 aid. Also notes impeachment talk, gold treasure aboard Rising Star, and a bail request in Brooklyn court for sailor Baine with navy secretary Mallory letter.
The Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows in session in Cleveland reports Tuesday and Wednesday actions. Amendments to the Grand Lodge constitution adjust taxes and salaries, and new lodges are granted in Toledo Carey Galena Walnut Hills Amherst and New Madison. Withdrawal card petitions and lodge relocations are noted with return of Apollo 61 and Homer 106 changes.
A committee report discusses interstate lodge privileges after a state adopts a law granting equal rights to subordinate lodges. A Marysville appeal involved a lodge refusing benefits to a partially disabled brother, raising questions about initiation and residency rules under the adopted law.
J. W. Benfield a brakesman on the Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad was crushed between two freight cars during coupling at Columbia City Indiana this morning and killed instantly. Relatives are believed to reside in Ohio and the body will remain at the discharge location for their orders.
Washington reports on a postal clerk William T. Lee committed for mail-related incident. Details mention a $40,000 ree entry and various condition notes. The text also cites Liberia travel, a ship carrying 446 enslaved people, and a charter election with William Brown chosen. Religious notes mention Protestant religious injuries and local formalities.
Fragmentary report notes a convention deemed advisable amid unclear phrases. The readable parts reference Biate and Soutien nauhedeed with scattered terms suggesting a political or organizational gathering.
Jay Evee reports Hon. George Bancré is in Berlin awaiting Prince Hebealahe. Mr Bascroft will begin nationality treaty talks with the Bavarian Prime Minister upon his return to Munich. The scene centers on ongoing discussions between American and Bavarian officials regarding statehood and citizenship.
A larger batch of valuable diamonds was recovered and returned to the rightful owner after two boys fed the well and helped conceal the loss this morning at Lipman’s establishment. The diamonds will be restored to their owner.
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