23 May 1874
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1874
Page
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Fragmentary OCR passage mentions United States Marshals Commissioners and circuit courts with references to law, rights, and penalties. It implies enforcement and review of cases under an act, noting offenders and civil actions, but provides no coherent event or clear actors beyond generalized legal framework.
Mount Pleasant resident B P Daum reported a suspicious incendiary scene in his barn on an early Thursday night. Rags soaked with oil were found near a straw pile inside an oyster can, quickly igniting. Daum extinguished the blaze with water, but locals fear a deliberate attempt to burn the building.
The County Commissioners pressed a new plan to settle the Union Bridge levee dispute this morning. Huff offered a resolution that Baumgardner reported, seeking harmony in the board. The measure directs all bidders under 24 cents to attend a Wednesday 10 o clock meeting, with the contract awarded to the lowest bidder who has his bond ready.
After today’s police court session Captain Gus Fisher former court clerk was honored in Judge Marchant’s private office with a fine silver service presented by about twenty friends. The gesture followed retirements in the office of Colonel T. C. Campbell, the prosecuting attorney, with remarks on his health and service.
A letter from Signor E. Muzio of the Lacca opera orchestra praises Alfisi for his teaching method and musical style during a visit to Cincinnati. The well known conductor expresses high regard for Alfisi and wishes him continued success in his artistic endeavors.
The Cincinnati Southern Railroad Trustees met to settle the right of way for a 25 mile stretch through Scott County Kentucky. The discussion covered sections 50 through 72 with names like McDonald Robert's Store Kirwin Hendleyley Ryan and Carter County noted among other arrangements for labor and compensation. The summary reflects ongoing land sections and local preparations related to the project.
An informal meeting outlines arrangements for Decoration Day events. A committee of ladies sets a Monday 4 PM gathering to plan contingencies for rainy weather and to organize teas. The Newport Field and full Brass Band join Knights of Cadets and city societies in the parade, with citizens contributing funds to honor the fallen.
County Commissioner Huff presses for immediate completion of the Union Bridge levee project with Foltz & Co. while Les Sater opposes only on price differences. The dispute recalls a prior Miami Tribe era bidding controversy involving assessments and election costs.
In Hamilton Ohio on May 23 temperance advocates gathered at Court-House Park for a convention to organize a Butler County Temperance League. Officers named included President Mrs Rev Dr A A Lowrey Secretary Mrs Treasurer Mr Jacob Miller. The group adopted a preamble and resolutions praising sobriety and urging alignment with state efforts to elevate alcohol regulation. A luncheon followed the sessions.
See YORK May 23. The long and rsister ofly contested Jamel estate opene bogie inalies near Fort Washington. It is valued at about six million dollars, and those whose title to it is.
Opening day reports from the Presbyterian General Assembly in May reveal a proposal to treat the Cumberland and main Presbyterian confessions as equal authorities. A committee on missions for Freedmen cites 115 churches and 9,274 members with 6,109 Sabbath scholars, as debates continue on consolidation and board responsibilities.
May 23 crowds at Whitehall Dock Jersey City and West Twenty-fourth Street witnessed the departure of the Baltic for Europe with Mr and Mrs Sartoris aboard. The Governor’s Island Band joined dignitaries and guests including the Grants, Potter Palmer, Luddingtons, and naval officers as the cutter Grant escorted the party to sea. Flowers, decorations, and salutes marked the farewell as the Baltic cleared the bar for its voyage.
Paris May 22 Midnight reports the new Ministry is finalized led by Gen. De Cissey as War Minister and Vice-President. Other ministers include Duke de Cazes Foreign Affairs M De Fourtoce Interior M Pierre Finance M Eugene Caillaux Public Works M Louis Grivart Commerce Viscount de Cumont Public Instruction Adrien Tailbaud Justice Marquis Montaignec Marine.
Republicans report that the Volunteer defense near the city has been reinforced as Carlists encircle them. The relief forces arrived to bolster the position and prevent a breakthrough, with ongoing efforts to hold the line.
New York May 23 reports show shipments today totaling 1307 dollars in gold and silver bars and coin. The value is noted in CAD as receipts arrive in the city.
Special dispatches report a stationary river near Cincinnati with four feet six inches, a new barge arriving from Belle Vernon for Adams & Son at a cost of nine thousand dollars, and freight activity rising. Boats John B. Mande and Anna carried freight downriver toward St. Louis and Tennessee River. Nashville not present at noon. Weather cloudy with rain, river levels falling in New Albany and Portland areas.
Weather shows light rain in the forenoon then clearing, temperatures 70s. Liverpool River conditions report falling water on the Mississippi with a shallow channel near Louisville and Cairo. Vessels arriving include the Minn eola discharging 472 bales of cotton and leaving at 10 PM. Future City and barges plus Teury Ames also listed. Entertainment of the Kentucky Editors Association by local citizens was a grand success with all departing happy.
Police acted under orders at Expo Hall after a tumultuous evening. A crowd gathered for the Newcks Band performance at 3 o clock, with a review by Melos the Five and the Board of Police Commentation. Balcony seats were listed at Gibson House, while the weather was disagreeable but officers presented well.
An apparent friend of the family visited several West End homes claiming to be an intimate associate of a gentleman and asked for a few dollars to aid him in an emergency. He learned two horses were stolen from Richard Rowe and, unable to pay for a telegraph message, borrowed money from Mrs. Rowe. Later a servant reported the man hosting a royal beer feast at a neighboring grocery.
An array of brief notes covers religious initiatives and figures. Dr Eady of Jersey City organizes a free church, North Carolina markets plan a 75000 dollar college near High Point, and Lisbon Maine hosts Methodist minister Pickles. Reports cite the Mormon conference, a two and a half ton bell for St Stephen’s Chicago, and the Freeman moving to Chicago from Leavenworth.
May 2 report from Wasuixotox notes House action on Senate amendments to the appropriation bill. Committees favored some concurrent amendments while opposing others. A proposal to repeal the Congressional Printer as an officer was rejected unanimously. Discussions included a new passport fee and the department’s tax implications. May include military committee progress and ongoing committee reports.
An advert claims Barsaparillian Resol Vent cures a vast range of ailments from scrofula and glandular diseases to urinary and womb issues. It boasts rapid improvements in digestion, appetite, strength, and weight as the medicine purportedly replaces wastes with healthy blood material.
A Cincinnati resident aging 73 reports long urinary and kidney complaints, failing doctors, and after four months of Radway medicines including Sarsa Parillian Resolvent Ready Relief and Regulating Pills, he improves markedly in three days and now feels as well as ever. Price per bottle is 1. The letter dates from October 11, 1870 in New York.
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