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Cincinnati Daily Times

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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1872

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Vessel Building B Defeated and Treaty News

In Washington on May 24 the House blocked a vote on a navy addi tional ironclads bill as Congressman Randall accused its aim. The bill cannot be brought up unless rules are suspended, while the Senate likely backs the Supplement Treaty with broad support. Voorhees returned from Indiana confident about Baltimore convention and Schars signals.

The Times and Chronicle Washinceton House Randall Pegnsylvanis Senate Voorhees Indiana Baltimore Sehars Greeley

Local trial details unveil pockets and blood evidence

Witnesses describe pockets found inside out with valuables, and bags tied to Alam Creek. Garner admits fear of not recovering, while Remi and Basia speak of messages. Hoenk Shaw testifies money was not sent, and Sheriff Strawbridge links blood tracks to Barclay. Adjournment set for 2:30 PM.

Times and Chronicle Alam Creek Garner Henry Hoenk Shaw London John Barclay John “DaVia Ott McEwen Columbus Barclay Strawbridge Prof. Wormley

Fire destroys business area of Haysville village

Special Dispatch to the Times and Chronicle reports Ashland Ohio May 24 that the business portion of Haysville eight miles south of here was destroyed by fire last night. The blaze started in the drug store of J K Black. Loss estimated at 30000 dollars with light insurance not yet determined.

Times and Chronicle Ashland Haysville J. K. Black Baker Te’ Times and Chronicle Evansvai William Baker

Indian Commission Board Awards June Freight Contract

The Board of Indian Commissioners in New York on May 24 awarded contracts to the Council in the Indian Territory for June freight shipments. Commissioners Campbell and F Bishop oversee the arrangements, with details of weight and carriage terms for the consignments.

New York Board of Indian Commissioners Suni Seisss Indian Territory Campbell F Bishop Amoun Ing Freigh

Heptis¢ Home Missionary Society Marks Fortieth Anniversary

Religious notes recount the fortieth anniversary of the Heptis¢ Home Missionary Society with references to Cumberland Presbyterian Assembly in Evansville Indiana dated May 24. Delegates Williams of Bos a Hoer nageath Cumberland Presbyterian Assembly and Generality purity of the Cumberland are mentioned in the proceedings.

New York Williams

National Agricultural Meeting Opens in St Louis

In St Louis on May 24, the third annual session of the National Agricultural Meeting was opened. A very large attendance was expected with prominent figures and delegates anticipated to attend. The program includes reports and discussions on agricultural developments.

St. Louis Boesiding Serdey

Workingmen's National Convention Endorses Grant and Nominates Wilson

The National Workingmen's Convention met in New York by call of the Workingmen's Central Union. Delegates from about thirty states elected Col. Gibbons as permanent chairman. Grant received 204 votes to 5 for Greeley. Henry Wilson was named Vice-President by 160 votes to 25 for Morgan and 24 for Colfax. A ratification meeting at Cooper Institute was planned.

New York National Workingmen’s Convention United States Workingmen’s Central Union Col. Redmond New Jersey Ueual Col. Gibbons Grant Alabama Opm McGee Missouri Horace Greeley Greeley Henry Wilson Wilson Edwin D. Morgan Colfax Cooper Institute

Sir Samuel Baker loses half his force in Bari clash

A letter to the Herald from Kharotem reports Sir Samuel Baker's expedition from Kharotem to Gondokaro where half of his 800 men were lost near Gondokaro after five days of fighting with the Bari. The Bari, though allied, treacherously halted supplies and then attacked the expedition.

Africa New York Sir Samuel Baker Kharotem Samuel Baker Gondokaro Samuel

Arrest for Murder Seven Years Ago Involving Youman Case

A suspect tied to a murder seven years past is described as a teee, with connections to Warren Youman. The accused broke Youman s fence leading to a confrontation, and the man was later found near Sika. He will remain held here awaiting Minnesota officers to claim him.

Warren Youman Callaghan Youman Youmas Cabaelen Minnesota

River Weather and Varying River News Summary

Additional River News reports water levels rising up to six inches along several rivers. The Friar's Point steamer A J White faced a fierce storm, one deck hand drowned, and another vessel had men overboard. Louisville notes stationary river levels and coal traffic along the canal. Port lists include various tugs and barges moving goods, with mixed weather and cloudy skies across multiple towns.

Mempats Ansas River Lees Waitshirer Vicksburg Nner New Orleans Friar’s Point A. J. White Helena Rene Imacys Louisville Mary Houston Robin Frankfort Alice Lane Ajax Navitor Owensboro Sam. J. Hale Cincinnati Memphis Wild Cat Tennesse River Waii Bowling Green Green River

Fragmentary news items from a historic paper page

Disjointed OCR text includes city officials in Hl and Indianapolis, a large fire in Mannington West Virginia causing under 20000 dollars in damage, New York City strikes with demands, Southern Presbyterian General meeting at Little Rock, and weather and finance notes. Names and places are incomplete, but the fragment mentions a saddler’s shop fire and a declared strike stance.

Mannington W. Va New York City Southern Presbyterian Little Rock

Senate and House in brief sessions amid amnesty and appropriations

In the Senate an executive session considered the Treaty of Washington article while plans to expel an Associated Press reporter were referred to committee. The House approved the Amnesty Bill, swore in Rogers of North Carolina, and discussed various appropriations including 260,772 for a court-martial transcript, 30,000 for riot expenses, and 250,000 for mail carrying in the South. Amendments and bills on naval officers and steam vessel construction were reported, with votes pending on several measures.

Senate Cameron Hamlin Associated Press HOUSE Rogers North Carolina Hour Coburn Uel Disot & Tribune Military Committee Clork the Tribune Greeley Congress Scofeld Mment Internal Revenue Clinton Iowa Farragut United Archer Bargabel Beemaren Scofield

Markets Report From Oil and Gas Districts

Special dispatch notes May 24 markets in TeDay's G11 region. Crude oil supplies stable as June delivery quiet. City market at 110 dollars. Titusville steady at 395 dollars.

Titusville

Faithless Sentinel on the Oregon Trail

From the Oregon Trail narrative a wagon train camps by a bank where a guard named Tom sleeps on duty. Wolves drive off cattle while he snoozes, emigrants punish him with walking the horse and bridle, and the group debates enforcing stricter vigilance on guards.

Wallin Tom Etrigeus Neveless Scotfree Oregon Trail

Trade 1 pianism in the Kitchen and a Sabbath dispute

A Dundee meeting of resident domestic servants debated wage terms and a weekly two week holiday, arguing over sackings and hours. They pressed for better protections, while discussions covered Sabbath work and attire restrictions, with concerns about employer control and servant security.

Dundee Dance Tae Pica

Colorado tale of wartime love and a midwest divorce intrigue

The article recounts Dr. Weiss's wartime service and a romance that began in 1864 after he married a Detroit woman. The couple moved to Denver in 1871, separation followed, and the wife’s affair with Gill led to a sensational sequence including threats, a biographical trial, and a verdict of not guilty. The judge’s ruling left Wells shocked as he reclaimed his wife, though the affair’s fallout lingered.

Colorado Herald Denver Colorado Central Chance Gill Ng-House Intka Stats Oon Georgetown Supd Eas TE Cacusens Bigam Wells Sam

A Hartford Millionaire Builds a Grand Gothic Mansion

The Frantford correspondent profiles Major James Goodwin of Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance, the town’s wealthiest resident, who plans a grand Gothic mansion on Woodland Street. Once an ostler and stage-driver, he rose to fortune after marrying into banking circles and surviving the Chicago fire losses to restore his capital.

James Goodwin Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Company Woddland Street Major Goodwin Hartford England Goodwin Fife Main Street James Junius Morgan London Peabody Old City Bngvarer Chicago Smmense Wachtel Crac

The Strength of Law and a Murder Trial Tale

Nashville correspondent recalls a Waynesborough murder case where a stubborn prosecutor used bloodier cases and Old Testament quotes to inflame jurors. The jury nonetheless returned guilty, provoking curiosity from the defendant’s counsel about the basis of their verdict.

Nashville Waynesborough Oburt Lawies Harper Une

Boy Declares Law Career In Courtroom Exchange

In the Four Courts a man asks a boy what he will do when grown. The boy replies he will be a lawyer, insisting he intends to pursue the profession. The man jokes that a lawyer would keep late hours. Source cites Boston Globe.

Four Courts Dace Boston Globe

Independent journalism exposed in Cincinnati scandal

A Boston style critique argues that independent journalism is a sham created by a newspaper ring. It recounts Chicago Tribune Horace White Springfield Republican Samuel Bowles and others at midnight meetings to thwart the Davis movement. The piece claims editors conspired to bias coverage, undermining public opinion and nominating processes. The author calls such journalism a corrupt illusion and mocks the reformist rhetoric.

Cincinnati Davis Horace White Chicago Tribsic Samuel Bowles Springfield Republican Beory. Catterson Louisvile Marat Halstead Cinianati Abe Carlyle Commercial Simulta Cee Davis Louisville Hoton Journal

CAL WHEELS AND ATMOSPHERIC TELEGRAPHIING IDEAS

The article describes tests of paper car wheels with a steel tire, glazed block formed under hydraulic pressure, and precision fitting with hubs and bolts to create a water proof interior. It also outlines a foreign inventor’s atmospheric telegraph system using compressed air, a reservoir, governor, and writing apparatus for long distance signaling.

Norway Ford

Parisians Recover as Theatre Scene Recaps Mourning

The Paris public, shaken by the murder of Mme Bourg, begins to gather recollections and anecdotes. At the Theatre Francais Mile. D performs in a Scribe comedy, with M. Scribe present offering a hint about the scene. A young man proclaims love, then a sudden interruption changes the moment.

Mme.bourg Theatre Francais Scribe M. Scribe Yeu

Reverend Robert Cordington named successor in Melanesian mission

The Rev. Robert Cordington has been invited to succeed the murdered Dr. Patteron in the Melanesian era. In 1859 he went out to New Zealand at Nelson, and has been active since that time in the work of the Melanesian Mission.

Robert Aa Cordington Patteron Znati Lain Neleon

Presbyterian Board Faces 70000 Debt Rise Over Year

The Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions reports a total debt of 70000 dollars, with 30000 dollars incurred during the past year, signaling financial strain and prompting review of funding and expenses.

Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions

Desperate Resistance of Murderer Wounds Sheriff

Sheriff Jones of New Albany was badly wounded by Edward Maddox during a raid from Salem to arrest him. Maddox, who killed William A. Brothers in 1553, hid in Washington County Indiana. A pursuit led to Maddox’s home. he fired as officers closed in, wounding Jones and escaping on foot. Jones, transported to Salem, faces possible amputation and probable fatal outcome.

Times and Chronicle New Albany Jones Salem Edward Maddox Maddox William A. Brothers Washington County Kentucky Indiana Dresnet Tre Eeak

Sudden Fall of a Bridge at Tmaca New York May 21

A fire by an incendiary at W G Johnson buildings on Fall Creek preceded a bridge collapse near High Bridge below the main fall. The falling bridge dragged the engine and about 200 spectators into Fall Creek. fifteen were seriously injured including Cornell University students. Injured: Charles Davenport Andrew J Davis J W Fenn Samuel Brock John W Swithh Warren H Lyon W Blind John Ostraum W I Davy Major Robert J Reneck and an elderly man with a broken leg.

Tmaca N.Y W. G. Johnson Fall Creek Cornell University Chas. Davenport Andrew J. Davis J. W. Fenn Samuel Brock John W. Swithh Warren H. Lyon W. Blind John Ostraum W. 1 Davy Robert J. Reneck

Bellevue Outrage Murder Attempt on Mrs Merce

An attack on Mrs. Cartie R. Merce near Bellerté involved a man with a knife and a whalebone corset guard. The assailant pursued her as she rode from the cars, then turned toward the river after an unsuccessful strike, with two witnesses nearby. The incident occurred opposite Mr. Skinner’s residence and Mrs. Merce identified the pursuer before he fled.

Bellevue Cartie R. Merce Bellerté Mr. Skinner Mes Pierce Anti

Society notes entertain with readings at Miss Anderson’s

The Society of the To Boohanan met at Miss Anderson’s residence for the season’s largest gathering. Miss Faante Stone’s reading drew praise, Mr Trimble’s Very Good Little Boy impressed, and Mr Wetherell’s Franco Russian poems received special request. Sympathy resolutions were sent to a poet painter’s family. Central avenue paving discussion noted. project cost about 25 000 dollars, funded without burden on taxpayers.

To Boohanan Ead Ande Orson Faante Stone Trimble Boveman Tee Society Mh. Wethereil TEE Irdin

Dayton Faces McArthur Bid For City Council Recognition

The town debates a lawsuit involving J. M. McArthur's ex council against the City Council led by President Wm. Haseon with Clerk L. P. Stone and Treasurer Henry Vasche. Dayton’s respectable citizens and Cincinnati businessmen question who supports McArthur and his claimed council.

J. M. McArthur X Gus 1 City Council Wm. Haseon L.P. Stone Henry Vasche Dayton Cincinnati James Chadwick A. KE. Dolly C. Grome Tibbitts Wm. Tibbits Col Geo. E. Curry Chas Barnes

Railroad Collision and Horrific Deaths Reported

Special dispatch to the Times Chronicle details a railroad accident on the Alleghany Mountains killing engineer Henry Hedsa and fireman Charles Douglass as their train plunged downhill. debris wrecked cars, and a wheel crushed Hedsa while Douglass was torn apart. A separate tragedy saw a stillborn twin birth, the husband burying bodies by sinking stones in the river, and a tavern death from horse medicine ingestion. Rev. S. I. Frazier, Ohio pastor and son-in-law of J. A. Bingham, to assume duties next Sunday.

Times Sit Chronicle Pirrsateg Alleghany Mountains Henry Hedsa Charles Douglass Hudson Donuglass Alleghany Theathea John Tnaborough I. Frazier Ohio John A. Bingham United Presbyterian Church

Madrid Crisis Deepens as Cabinet Resigns

May 24 in Madrid reports the ministerial deadlock continues with the present Cabinet insisting on resignation. Labella declines to form a new Ministry due to ill health. His Majesty asks Serano to undertake the task.

Madrid Labella Serano

Senate Finance Committee Hints at Tax Bill Action

Washington May 24 Special Dispatch to the Times and Chronicle reports the Senate Finance Committee continues to study the Tax and Tariff Bill and plans to report it to the Senate late today or tomorrow morning. By 3 o clock no tobacco tax decision had been reached. Benj Eggleston met with the President.

The Times and Chronicle Wasittxctos Senate Finance Committee Senate Benj. Eggleston

Grain Prices Steady with Mixed Drops Across Cities

Milwaukees May 24 flour steady and unchanged wheat unsettled at 149 for No 2. Cleveland May 24 wheat dull and nominal No 1 red 1.05 No. 2 1.55. Corn lower at 58c. Cats lower No 1 State 47c. Burraro May 24 flour steady wheat strong corn dull and heavy sales 1600 bushels No 2 Western at 5c. Datata air demand sales 22,000 bushels No 2 Milwaukee at 50c. Freights unchanged.

Western Milwaukee

Burglar shot by lumber dealer in Pittsburg office

Amos Woodin attempted burglary at 43rd street lumber dealer Mr Brown's office at three this morning. Brown fired through the window, the ball lodging in Woodin's breast. Woodin wounded and held to bail. Mayor Baker dies veiled in mourning citywide.

Times and Chronicle Pritsperg Amos 1 Woodin Brown Forty Third Street

Presbyterian General Assembly to Meet at Central Church Baltimore

Detroit May 24 The Assembly designated Central Church Baltimore as the next meeting place and proposed a General Secretary with an advisory committee of seven to connect ministers and churches. A plan to raise $200000 for church erection was adopted with appeals urging support.

Detroit Baldwin Cass Mension Baltimore Seeuset

Weather and river traffic report at Ignoxton and Evansville

May weather is windy and cool. The Mississippi River rises with business dull as boats and ferries, including Kate Kinney, Tarascon, and John Kilgour, travel between Evansville, Louisville, and Cincinnati amid mixed cargo and passenger movement.

Times and Chronicle Ignoxton Gallipolis Dagan Portsmouth Louisville George Keys Fleetwood Evansville Iyp Kate Kinney Caire Bowling Green Tarascon Vigo Wabash River Arkansas Belie John Bilggus Ciavianati Kate Louieville Heaghkeep Aire Perio P M Louievile John Kilgour New Orieee

Why sea kale and other vegetables should be cooked with milk or fat

A summary of kitchen guidance on boiling sea kale in soft water with milk or fat to preserve color and tenderness, and using milk or fat in water for celery, carrots, parsnips, and greens. It also warns against soda in greens, and explains washing vegetables first in hot then cold water to remove insects.

Anxiety Over Treaty Action And Baltimore Steamship Collision

May 21 Loxpon reports strong interest in the U S Senate decision on the proposed extra article of the treaty with favorable sentiment for Fort Granville. The Baltimore collision involved the Spanish steamship Lorenzo Sempion. Passengers luggage and cargo flooded. government workers dispatched seeking to salvage the Baltimore.

Loxpon United States Senate Fort Granville Baltimore Lorenzo Sempion

Andrew Johnson as Candidate for Congress at Large

Nashville May 21 report in The Union and American states Andrew Johnson ready to run for a statewide at large seat in the House of Representatives under the Tennessee National Representation. The note notes Gen Cheatham supporters urging his announcement and counters false seduction rumors about Mrs Foote. Foote proclaims candidacy to Congress appealing to Greeley Brown Cincinnati platform and his support for Greeley’s acceptance letter.

Nashville The Union American Andrew Johnson Congress Tennessee Natoval Gen Cheatham Starrold Johnson T . x Mae Foote House of Representatives United States Congress Greeley Brown Cincinnati

Methodist General Conference Elects New Bishops in New York

At the May 24 session in New York the Committee on Episcopacy proposed placing one new Bishop near seven posts Boston Cincinnati St Louis Chicago Atlanta San Francisco Omaha or Cornell Blairs and St Paul. The proposal passed and the election for Secretary of the Missionary Society was set for tomorrow. Bishops-elect were escorted to the stage in a semicircle behind the chair for ordination. candidates were presented and the service concluded with benediction by Senior Bishop Morris amid orderly quiet.

New Yor Methodist General Conference Committee On Episcopacy Boston Cincinnati St. Louis Chicago Atlanta San Francisco Omaha Cornell Blairs St Paul The Missionary Society Morris Jones Ames Scott Simpson Wioxology

Helmbold Case Used In Advertising Debate

The Helmbold sellout fuels editorial arguments on overgiving to ads and questions the value of wide publicity. Critics say his wealth funded extravagance and betting, with $50,000 annual income cited if he had avoided wasteful habits. His failures stemmed from poor capacity in advertising and excessive private expense.

Helmbold Arepepee Asy James Fisk Buchu

Brooding Hens Cooled Coop Method from Rural New Yorker

A 4 by 4 foot coop with lath floor set 18 inches high is proposed to curb broodiness. When a hen goes broody, place her inside without food or water for a day or two. Air rises under her cooling her and reducing body heat, preventing sitting if desired. The writer argues this avoids water standing or harmful cock interactions and notes profitability in breeding by aging hens.

New Yorker

New York Case Delayed as Postponed Arraignment Occurs

Stokes, arraigned in New York, refused to plead per counsel. Court orders plea of potvalicy to be entered. District Attorney moves to trial as key witness Dorman B is cited. Adjournment set to the third Monday in Jane for commission return and further discussion. special plea overruled.

New York Stokes Ceed Ae Peasee Dorman Jane

American Homeopath Institute elects officers in Chicago

The American Institute of Homeopath elected Mr. Small of Chicago and Professor Bargo of Pittsburgh to lead the Washington group. They adjourned to meet in Cleveland on June 8. Last night Gov. Cooke hosted a reception for the Institute.

Washindton American Institute of Homeopath Hr. Small Chicago Den Pr. Bargo Pittsburg Vite Cleve Institute Gov. Cooke

Senate Executive Session Delays Treaty and Vetoed Bus

In Washington May 24 the Senate met in executive session on a new article of the Treaty of Washington. An adjournment from last night prevented action on a ten ship building bill. Hoar's committee report delayed seating in a contested Texas election case. A contestant was awarded two thousand dollars. Kerr introduced a land sale bill with a two year substitute. Wilken reported a bill authorizing scrip to Kansas. The Army Appropriation amendments were taken up.

HOUSE Hoar Committee On Elections Herndon Texas Aes Kerr Senate Wilken Kansas

Fulton Street Prayer Meeting in New York Maintained Vigorously

The Fulton Street prayer meeting in New York continues with the same vigor as a decade ago, featuring many interesting scenes during its sessions.

Fulton-street New York

Mis worded claim on religious conversion prospects

A fragment suggests missionaries and others believe that no religious adherents are more likely to become Christians than the News. The sentence appears incomplete but points to a discussion on religious conversion tendencies.

Misionaries

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