20 May 1874
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1874
Page
1
A dispatch states the ministry will be completed tonight with Goulard Decazes Magne and Bodet leading the main departments. A false duel report claims Paul Cassagnac challenged the Duke de Chartres, which is unfounded.
On May 20, GunEva were drowned yesterday in Lake Geneva. Authorities have not released full details and the incident is under investigation by local police and lake safety officials.
Yesterday committees inspected the reservoir site after the Saturday breach. The contractor Bassett defended his work citing evidence of fulfillment while Colonel Wilson contradicted that the foundation and wall specifications were ignored. He warned the catastrophe was not an accident but a preventable failure due to neglect and faulty construction.
A simple moment at Charles F Browne known as Artemus Ward's funeral shows the deep affection of literary circles and public masses. An open air tribute by a regional preacher from near London moved listeners with a heartfelt, plain spoken praise of Ward's wit and cheer, contrasting with earlier formal orations. The scene underscores Ward's broad appeal and the comfort his humor provided in everyday life.
A crude veteran writes to the Commissioner of Pensions, boasting of forty two men killed in the late civil war, indicating comfort with rifles over writing. The extreme bluntness and military background color the note as a stern, personal plea for pension consideration.
In Cucaco on May 20 the presbytery voting 15 to 5 acquitted Professor Swing after a trial over charges of heresy. Supporters rejoice as the accused is vindicated and relief spreads among his friends.
Dispatches from PrrrspurG and Evansville describe the Ohio River conditions on May 20 as stationary with 4 feet 4 inches at the canal and 6 feet 3 inches in the canal below, boats stuck in mud and struggling to tow barges. Several packets remain on time, while some freighters discharge on the wharf. Weather is cloudy with mild temperatures, and river navigation is limited by current and locks delays.
Detroit reports demand for wheat with lower prices, quotes for No 1 amber and No 2, corn steady to active in various markets, oats steady, and mixed freight rates. New York notes whisky and flour activity with corn and oats steady, while Chicago and St Louis show mixed wheat and corn activity, pork and hog prices, and port and river movement. regional notes include New Orleans and Milwaukee pricing, with freight and shipment figures and general market tone.
Saturday afternoon officers arrested 43 women at the Third Street Station for stopping to pray and sing in front of saloons. The crowded Police Court heard testimony on obstruction of the sidewalk and a technical violation of city ordinance. Judge Marchant dismissed the cases, finding no willful wrongdoing and that the ladies could not be arrested under the cited ordinance.
The board met in regular session at 1 a m with Mayor Johnston presiding. Minutes from the prior meeting were approved. Funds from the Relief Fund were authorized for picnic attendance. officer duty pay was considered. misconduct and gift-related charges against several officers were referred or dismissed. staff updated on travel to Ashland Kentucky. schools to picnic at Mount Lookout Park next Saturday.
All voters in the Fighteenth Ward are reminded that polls close at S o clock P M. Taxpayers should govern themselves accordingly and heed the notice.
At a May meeting the Coal Exchange considered the new Monongahela and Allegheny junction bridge. It adopted resolutions to urge a suspension bridge of not less than 100 feet and to authorize Chas. Quetil de brevet’s plan. They asked Col Merrill to inspect Brunot's Island works and noted sunken coalboats at Laycock Steubenville and Goose Island.
Paris on May 20 reports rumors that both the left and the extreme right have submitted a demand for the dissolution of the Assembly. The news coincides with a downturn in market activity as traders react to the political uncertainty.
Parliament approved the Pacific Railway bill in the House on a third reading and then moved to the next stage. A maritime telegraph monopoly prevention bill also passed, signaling swift legislative action in Ottawa.
Obituary notice reports General A B Dyer United States Army died today in Washington D C. The text also includes weather service lines and scattered unreadable fragments from various city and state entries.
The Jones Courier reports a village incident in Trenton where a young woman challenged a clerk to a strength contest after a remark about his abilities. A crowd of about one hundred gathered as the pair competed and the man was knocked down, his head in snow. The article invites impartial observers to report on any future events involving the local clerks.
Reports say the steamer Trojan is generally given up at St Johns New Brunswick after her London voyage with no tidings. The Czar reviewed 14 000 troops at Aldershot yesterday. The Coar Alexander visited Woolwich to inspect government docks and works.
In a tense session Wasiusieton Mayes House debated taking up a resolution. Mr. Garfield and Mr. Coburh proposed actions at the Speaker's table, while votes moved to adjourn and table the measure. The tally ended with yeas and nays and the resolution proceeding to committee on Rice Appropriation.
Police Commissioners met to choose a course after a court ruling on the crusaders and decided to prohibit praying on city streets and public squares. A large church gathering at Ninth Street Baptist discussed prayer bands and awaited the committee report. Mayor Johnston presided and a prepaying order was read to the meeting, reflecting ongoing tensions over public prayer and temperance in the city.
Coroner's jury examines witnesses in the Theresa Murphy case after a building at 155 Central Avenue collapsed. Father and grocer at 138 Central Avenue recounts frantic escape as plaster and debris killed Theresa, five, from skull injury. Building owner Sedam had been modifying the store, with wooden supports failing and unsafe conditions noted by McGregor of the Committee on Insecure Things.
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