22 May 1871
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1871
Page
1
A garbled 19th century fragment references nominees in the Southern Ohio region, abandoned plans for the season, and partial destruction of engineers' buildings. It mentions New York, San Francisco, a beer saloon debate in Chicago, and a Senate majority on a treaty but lacks coherent details or dates beyond November 18, 1870.
Special Dispatch to the Times reports May 22 at Pouras Bar that fishing is good with plentiful minnows and ample fan activity, noting a lively scene along the water.
A Versailles assault entered Paris without firing a shot as 300 sailors seized a gate after Captain Treagoc directed the troops from the trenches to the ramparts. Entry spread to Porte Montrouge and Arc de Triomphe rumors spread amid reports of cavalry reviews and clashes with Franc-Tireurs. General Cluseret faces trial.
A prize fight occurred on the beach near the city between two men named Jack city and Captain Dixon and Sergeant Rehm. The incident ties to a larger tale involving a murder motive and possible business rivalry. A second tragedy followed a collision between a cart and a driver on Saturday afternoon, prompting investigations in Erie.
The article describes hearings for a miner’s shooting case, with the Union and corporations of Work's Benevolent Association involved. It notes no work at the shaft after an arrangement to return miners, and that leaders are not to be discharged. The piece recalls the coal struggles of 1871.
Deputy Marshal Pickering chased and captured Andrew Weissenbrecker, a counterfeiter released from U S Court confinement who was seen on the streets repeatedly. Court officials urged action to prevent jail access abuses and suggested a letter to the Sheriff about ensuring proper confinement.
The report notes higher postal revenues for the fiscal year with an estimated $1,000,000 increase over prior figures. Treasury officials consider whether Congress will approve interest payments on wartime advances, while Boutwell addresses related funding questions.
In St Louis on May 22 a coal oil lamp incident left Hie Whither badly burned and subsequently ported to a medical facility. Details are incomplete due to damaged OCR text.
At the United States Carent Court opening this morning, defense lawyers Moulton and Johinson filed a motion for continuance in the Maxwell case. They argue the defendant is severely ill and unable to attend proceedings. Affidavits from Dr. Gaddis and others detail the client’s condition.
On the third day morning the assembly focused on the Education Committee report. It details funding plans for theological and collegiate students, current receipts and balances, and potential increases debated by church leaders. Delegates discussed widening support for ministerial preparation and invited Rev. Skinner to speak at Holy Communion services.
New York reports steady flour and mixed grain tones with wheat dull at 152 and corn steady near 71 73c. Pork and lard hold quiet markets around 1600 and 101. Linseed oil steady at 84c. petroleum weak but fair demand. Chicago notes wheat active and lower, corn steady, oats dull, pork around 15 50 to 16.00, pork futures mixed. Louisville and Buffalo show mixed grain prices. Milwaukee reports flour unchanged and wheat steady at 125. oats and corn varied. rail freights steady.
A fragmented passage notes black allies pursuing education by continuing schools during vacations and teachers guiding older students to mentor younger ones. It highlights expectations that older scholars lead younger peers in science, with remarks on social life and fashion amidst efforts to improve literacy.
Washington May 22 The Senate met at eleven with Wilson offering a motion to discharge White and Ramdell on adjournment and Samper seeking immediate discharge Edmunds objected The session was to continue all night to potentially vote tomorrow and adjourn Wednesday The Times Chronicle reports from correspondents that the treaty ratification blocks further examination of reporters with Davis and Casserly opposing the treaty and Carpenter blaming the press for subjugating the Senate
A prewar era dispatch reports Paris completely isolated with all communication severed. The Northern Railroad disrupted by Prussian forces and heavy firing near Arc de Triomphe as Versailles troops claim entry into Paris. Reports of prisoners, ongoing bombardment, and surrounding actions fill a tense update from Versailles and Paris.
Local items report the probate of Henry Miller'swill with property to Mrs Miller then to H Thane Miller and two children, plus note on Williatas Pugh of this city dying at his residence on Wool Court Street. Other updates include Bishop Clark's relapse and a counterfeit case in Cincinnati.
May 22 New York figures sail with General Schenck and plan to depart for Bossi Wednesday in the Cuba. Passengers include Lady MacDonald Lieut. Col. Bernard Chas. Drink water Maj. Woodbull and Secretary of Leg ation. Also listed are J W Carpenter E A Claypool and R S Knabenburg. Foster jury completed with Daniel Buhrnes named as the twelfth juror.
In Chicago the Presbyterian General Assembly adopts a fraternal greeting to the Baptist Church and the Stated Church of the Assembly. Debates on reports, statutory revisions, and church extension funding follow, with officers elected and memorial sermons scheduled for Friday evening.
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