18 May 1872
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1872
Page
1
In May at Woostmr two large dining halls prepared by outside parties for outside tolixa. One hall will be aged as the dining room for members, the other as the council chamber for business meetings. The council chamber remains open to the public.
A historical notice reports a violent incident titled Mierribic Massacre involving Wemenx Chil éren and tid Mew Spanias Remini ty Exemplified, detailing casualties and the surrounding response. Authorities investigate the event and provide emergency updates.
Fragmentary text references Conkling and a May treaty resolution. Mentions senators in favor of a presidential measure and a supplementary report. Content unclear and partially garbled. likely a political update from a historical period.
In Trenton New Brunswick on May 18 the Mevelt house of practice suffered a fire that destroyed most of its interior and caused extensive damage. An accomplice arrested for counterfeiting was examined in States Court and remanded pending further action.
In a fragmented Detroit record the General Assembly and Prshyie committees conclude a session. The Moderator, Dr, notes completion of work and indicates a bend in the proceedings amid a neat but garbled recap.
Fragmented wartime notes describe Indians Mexicans and deserters fleeing into Mexico after clashes. Articles mention arms and supplies, a San Francisco stock panic ending, and a Leavenworth arrival. plus scattered notes on Norwegian celebrations and a legal proceeding in New Jersey.
The Senate considered Thés Ji and adjournment for Gaal, with discussion on the Finance Committee and a Common Bill to boost security for life on weasels. Reports on a seed loan and a United States appropriation to Toledo were noted, while the Habeas Corpus Suspension Act and Indian affairs with Shawnee Kansas and Miami reserva tions moved forward. The House discussed tax and tariff measures, adjusting duties and the revenue plan.
A private social event in Columbia honored the departure of Wm. Pepa Nixon to Chicago to oversee the Inter Ocean. About sixty guests gathered at Nixon’s home for recitations and banquets, with J. F. Baldwin delivering a farewell address on behalf of the club and residents. Nixon pledged to remember friends as he relocates to a larger daily paper. Also notes a Children’s Home meeting at Mount Auburn Presbyterian Church and local court actions including Roghier brothers’ arraignment and sentences, and theft case involving Fred Smith.
Washington May 15 The Senate Foreign Relations Committee held its fifth session on the supplemental treaty issue without agreement and recessed until later in the day. Opinion favored a presidential negotiation by a small majority rather than a two thirds vote, with opposition shifting among Administration loyalists. Senator Chandler signaled flexibility, while Robeson Committee plans report for Monday. The Army Appropriation Bill was set aside to take up Sherman’s adjournment date resolution, which passed after debate. The House moves bills from the Claims Committee.
A May dispatch from Indianapolis reports a man found dead by his own hand in White River bottom was named Nelson, later confirmed as Corthom whose fortune will go to his destitute family in Jackson County. A convention of Northwest short horn breeders is set for May 21 in Indianapolis. The Journal office sale issue settled with old proprietors continuing.
A Chicago woman, Mrs Simons, was shot by her husband yesterday and remains alive though recovery seems unlikely. Authorities report the assailant Manone fired multiple shots before a final fatal self-inflicted wound. Witnesses recount the wounded woman's limited testimony and suggest ongoing doubt about reconciliation.
In New York a carpenters’ meeting condemned a report on conceding the eight hour rule after November 1. A mass meeting was ordered for tonight to decide future action and to issue a call for carpenters to stop work next Monday. A warehouse fire damaged dry goods, waters entered the ex-Marine area. May 18 notes arrivals include steamships Assyria and Moravian.
Proresure reports river felling with 32 inches in the channel at Junomron Ohio on May 18. The Kate Putnam washed up and the Fleetwood down at 5 PM Friday in rain. The Oriole voyage toward Gallipolis postponed as rain continues. The Social Twelve announce their second grand annual picnic on Friday June 7 1572 at Parker's Grove with Newport Barracks brass and string band attending.
Special Dispatch reports May 1 from LexingTon. Longfellow won the three mile race with a time of 521233. Metella, owned by Reynolds of Frankfort, finished second in a close race. Frogtown was withdrawn.
Fragmentary note details Indian attacks on Treape and a fire at Leam. Mentions St Louis on May 18 and local officers from Kw Maziee. References theft, insurance absence, and a murder accusation. The garbled text preserves names and places without clear context.
May 17 dispatch from CommunaL Oxr notes a break in the Cornwall Canal trek under the first to the en Basen et De Canned. The incident affected eight for day, involving a steamer.
A report from the Horticultural Society notes small attendance with a single product display a basket of Wilson's Strawberry from J L Weber of Pisinville. Mr Freeman Cary discusses his methods for growing sweet potatoes, detailing soil, mulch, and planting techniques, and contrasting market prices with Irish potatoes.
At Seventh street the annual missionary meeting will be held tomorrow night at 4 o clock. The past year and the church mission and Sabbath schools will be read. Many addresses will be made and officers for the year elected. Thes Ryam was arrested for incorrigibility but the case was dismissed for lack of prosecution. A boy named John Larkin was convicted of robbing a drawer and committed to the House of Refuge until of age.
Case involves Beown versus Haw on motion for a new trial. Executors of Beown’s will object to the construction of clauses in the will of Brows, deceased. Proceedings include argument on testament provisions and related matters before the court.
A probate court session before Judge Hoeffer handled matters involving Ring and several related parties. The brief proceedings referenced individuals such as Ring and Saseuin Gann in the context of the probate docket.
Special Dispatch to the Times from Xugsta Ohio May 15 reports Judge Winans finishing his lengthy plaintiff argument at 10 30 AM and commenting on reporters as biased in favor of defendants. Judge Sexton then reads the instructed jury charge before they retire. Crowds await the jury’s decision with suspense in the notorious burg.
Dayon KY reports divine services across churches for Sunday and announces Mrs Jennie Swift funeral sermon. A note warns of fears about looming council dissolution. The weekly list of remaining letters at Davies Postoffice includes names such as Rosebutz Fannie Berr, Mallie Hill, Elizabeth Fisher, Lita Shittord, Joho Weaver, and J C Rameey.
Corrmurs O May 1s. The certificate of the New York and Chicago Air Line Railway Company overlaps Steuben DeKalb lines and traverses Ohio Indiana borders through multiple counties. Articles of consolidation between Toledo Thornton and St Louis Railroad Indiana and Toledo and St Louis air Line road Ohio were filed along with incorporation papers for North Amherst Lorain County and Portland Township annexation to Sandusky.
Marine, New York reports a brief item noting Oat Coen Kent Main from Bremen. The fragment offers limited context on origin or purpose and lacks additional names or events.
Cloudy weather report with scattered notes on ports and pockets. Entries reference times in the morning and evening, with misread city names and unclear events. The fragmentary dispatch hints at schedule details and a person named Robert Ba.
The article reports a dramatic increase in total U S wealth from 1850 to 1860, stating figures in an archaic numeric format. It notes a rise to a vast amount, reflecting rapid economic growth during the decade.
In a Probate Court session an Irish youth Patrick Mulbooney sought papers to wed Kathleen with earnest, if flustered, vows. The clerk pressed questions on age and identity, while Patrick stammered through the surname scramble before finally settling on Kathleen.
The Pulte Medical College filed to become a corporate body with the County Auditor under a General Assembly act. Auditor Yeatman appointed John Kibler A H Mitchell and J W Dale as appraisers to value the college's property. They reported property worth over $5000, meeting the legal threshold, and the application certificate was filed.
At yesterday afternoon's Board of Councilmen meeting Mr Connolly urged a resolution asking the Board of Health and Board of City Improvements to arrange frequent thorough washing and cleaning of streets in anticipation of epidemic disease. The resolution was referred to the Committee on Health.
The Rocky Mountain News reports Dr H K Steele led a vaccination of about 150 Indians, both men and women, exposing arms amid fear and resistance. Some tribespeople regarded the procedure with contempt while others saw it as a necessary protection against smallpox.
A fragmentary report from Ferrol describes a maritime incident during a Sunday ceremony. Senior officer Louis Cadarre allegedly ordered silent respect, and a number of sailors refused to join in a shouted royal salute. The scene ended with punishments and arrests as tensions rose among crew and admirers.
Fragmentary remarks from Lorenz Bheogeth recall past Ohio Democratic battles over the Greeley nomination. He expresses support for a white candidate and critiques current parties while invoking historical grievances and gendered scorn.
A young man named Henry Collins, an iron mill employee, was found mutilated on the Pittsburg and Connellsville Railroad track in this city early today. The coroner's inquest yields no definite cause. investigators suspect somnambulism as he went to bed normally the night before.
A dispatch from Wexford Ireland describes the disaster to the Cunard steamship Tripoli en route from Liverpool to Boston. The accident occurred at four in the morning near Carnsore Point as many passengers slept. Several nearby sailing vessels rescued passengers and landed them at Wexford. Passenger luggage was recovered and sent to Queenstown.
A damaged clipping mentions enforcement act violations and references the Attorney General. It notes no cases having been made by the Legislature, with unclear surrounding context and partial phrases about a moderate tea and a scendantial by the Attorn.
A fragmented note from Milwaukee records an informal gathering of Democratic Central Committee members. The brief item lists several names, including figures like Greeley and St Cseckey, and notes a few noncommittal attendees amid an otherwise predominant group.
Special dispatch reports a calm oil market with the New York market showing weakness. May delivery at 24 cents, June at a higher level, with muted trading concerned with limited buying and selling activity.
The May 14 market brief notes flour at high levels with extra charges and barley steady at 62 cents per bushel for Burra. Wheat quoted around 152 dollars per unit with 155,000 in sales and oats quiet. Oil, lard, and leather markets show limited movement as refined petroleum remains near two cents.
A reminiscence contrasts a plain boy with remarkable peers. Joe lacks striking looks or feats yet embodies steadiness through diligent study, economy, and patience. His quiet persistence yields a solid life, as others notice his honest judgment and integrity.
Thus Cathcart of Tippecanoe area was found in the Miami Canal near Franklin this morning. The cause of death is undetermined whether self inflicted or accidental.
The May 18 session of the General Assembly reviewed the final report of the Fund Committee. Reports from the Finance Committee and the Ministry committee addressed rising ministry costs, many non-contributors, longer probation, and student cases. A June special collection was suggested, and the Assembly adjourned to Monday morning.
In Tobyhanna and areas near the Delaware and Hudson and Lackawanna lines, extensive fires threaten bridges and infrastructure. Reports describe multiple structures burned or endangered, with authorities fearing broader damage to nearby towns including Carbondale. The blaze covers woods and hampered by distance across Mag gen avenue and related routes.
Cornwall California May 18 reports the break in navigation has ended and vessels may proceed. Officials noted the earlier interruption affected surface routes and coastal traffic. The return to normal service followed weather observations and guidance from harbor authorities.
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