18 May 1871
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1871
Page
1
A chaotic mixed page notes snow in Scotland and North Wes, mentions Germany peace talks, Turkish king, quarrymen in New York, and oddly varies to railroad removals, bribery allegations, a family death near Chicago, and a wide array of political and legal items. It blends weather, war, crime, and state issues with brief mentions of unions, trials, and public notices.
Special dispatch from Brtonamron, May 18, describes Rulloff's final hours spent reading and writing in jail. At 11:37 the signal was given. the body rose and fell as the weights dropped. Deputies read the death warrant, and Rulloff refused to speak. He died about twenty minutes after the drop, his body then moved to a cherry coffin for burial in the old cemetery.
Special dispatch reports certificates filed in Cincinnati for the Western Transportation and Wharfboat Company with 100000 dollars capital and the Blanchester Building Association of Clinton County with 100000 dollars capital.
New York reports detail violent unrest in Paris with the Vendome column collapse and solace at Place Vendome. Reports describe crowds, bands, and the symbolic destruction amid Versaillist and Commune clashes. Authorities move to detain agitators as fear of a broader revolutionary surge spreads.
Pittsburg discussion at 9 delock with John Barns as chair reports on the Book Concern. Committee includes John Reott Cincinnati H Steakhonee N RB C Link and H E Hartcock. Adrian College finances show assets 262000 above liabilities. Conference on changing Adrian session place adjourns to 2 PM.
A garbled Western Associated Press fragment shows stray phrases about Halide, Rulloff, and talking plans. The text drifts into illogical remarks, mentions dictionaries, and hints at forthcoming speech or discussion, but lacks coherent narrative or verifiable facts.
Special dispatch reports a 41 year old widow of M. D. Levi, a clothier, died this morning by her own action in Louisville. The case involves an insane woman and ends in a fatal self inflicted act as noted in the Times and Chronicle.
New York May 15 reports quarrels in the German Reichstag drawing sharp lines. Southern members appear very suspicious amid tense debate over policy, fueling concerns about government direction and regional loyalties.
Louisville reports river drop of a quarter inch per hour with water stages at Falls six feet eight inches and canal eight feet eight inches. Clear windy weather. mercury 63. Freight updates include Nick Longworth adding 50 hams and 30 tons of miscellaneous goods. Ships such as Falls City and others carry cargo and birds upstream while coal movements and vessel departures are noted.
A Kentucky Republican convention in Frankfort endorses peace and prosperity, calling for immigration, internal improvements, railroads, and reduced taxation. It denounces political lawlessness and supports equal rights under law while opposing excessive revenue and debt expansion. The ticket nominated includes Governor John M. Harlan and others.
May 18 report from St Louis describes Dr Medlicott held for preliminary examination on charges involving Isaac M tok ot Peedi and others. The article notes hostile tribes, a railway director, and a bridge project near Grand River with repeated references to cattle losses and local officials.
Special Dispatch to the Times and Chronicle notes the Monongahela rising to 4 feet 9 inches, the Youghiogheny falling at Greensboro and Brownsville to 5 feet, with Brown planning a new shaft. The Ja nisti returns to Cincinnati tonight with a light trip, and business on the wharf remains dull.
The Sun repeats the report that Vanderbilt has forged a consolidation with Gould and Fisk and colleagues. The piece notes likely benefits and risks of a unified system for New York travel routes from lakes to the sea and hints at political implications. It suggests a broad shift could be welcomed if linked to improvements in road and rail access.
Paris dispatches report the Commune plans a central women’s club to aid runaways while arrests rise and distrust grows. Germans near, Versailles bombardment continues, and a powder depot explosion injures 150 to 200. Commune leaders are arrested as National Guard calls for action.
Viersailles May 18 The committee appointed by the Assembly to consider the treaty of peace proposed exchanging Metz territory for land ceded to Germany near Belort as a possible amendment while the cannonade on Paris approaches continues.
The court continued the trial of William Mills on counterfeiting charges as the defense presented an amended affidavit seeking a continuance. The document outlined expected evidence from key witnesses, while the prosecution resisted. A similar motion for John Mills was undecided at press time.
An observer recalls growing fodder corn on land in Creeley Colorado and compares it to New Jersey yields. He describes planting too thickly, tall stalks, abundant tassels, and feeding cows without grain for months. He notes high weight per acre, wilted timing, and late cutting with rich soil and manure fostering strong corn growth.
Fragmentary text mentions May day, Spain and Turkey, a London money rate, and a consolidated tone with an amount cited as thirty million, indicating a currency or debt related issue in process.
The Second General Assembly of the reunited Presbyterian Church met in Chicago on May 18 at First Church with 526 commissioners. Dr J Trumbull Backus preached the sermon from Ephesians, highlighting church life and unity. Eells and Hil are named in connection with electing the new Moderator.
At 8x4 on May 17 the Scientific Corps Unit Bible reports the laying of the main cable from Roana to Key West is a perfect success. General Superintendent Col W H Heiss, an American, oversees the operation and calls it a notable achievement in the project.
May 18 reports show flour firm with wheat atiff and rye steady yet quiet. No. 2 red flour at 145 with Michigan amber white at 160, western white at 146, lard nominal. Lake freights dull, corn prices weak, in-car lots 63c. Provisions heavy in New York with slight gains on some items, potatoes quiet at 60 to 63 cents.
Seasonable hints note that market hogs this season are of better quality than those in the past. Farmers are urged to regulate feeding and shelter, avoid summer wind exposure, and provide sulphur rich plants like mustard and radish. When penned, hogs require cleanliness and careful stabling to prevent illness.
Readers are asked to help identify a Colorado potato bag pictured or described in a 1871 clipping. The note cites Siezny Towxeur and Jerrenson Co. with a May 2 date and mentions damaged sacks or bags as the topic.
A concise note from a local editor praises Abe West as a solid and reliable figure in regional publishing, highlighting his role with the evening paper near New York. The remark underscores trust, consistency, and community presence in the press landscape.
An amusing instance shows Madame de Launay’s Memoirs noting a square difference and the idea that the lens of perception reduces gaps. The excerpt hints at parallels in ordinary life as people unconsciously split differences.
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