28 May 1874
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1874
Page
1
A heavy iron vessel of about 3500 tons was constructed on the Clyde and launched with ceremonies. It represents a significant feat in maritime manufacturing with local shipyards supplying the frame and riveted hull. The project reflects industrial growth and engineering prowess of the era.
Special Dispatch reports that May 28 PrimrasurG, the Court of Common Pleas with Judges Stowe Sterritt and Collier reversed Acting Mayor McMasters verdict fining women for disorderly conduct and ordered the fines refunded.
Nashville May 28 report that a circular from the Department of Practical Instruction in Nashville dated May 27 warns that many pow closures violate law and may trigger further office action. Signed by Seana Leming State Superintendent.
At the Statesl Convention of New made and said in reference to it that it was an ey unchurchly and an ungenerous statement. The remark reflects tensions within the church leadership during the meeting.
Prices in New York on May 24 ranged from 1 cent to 112.23 dollars, with variations noted across commodities. Market observers recorded fluctuations reflecting demand shifts and supply conditions in the trading day.
John Knight a well known book keeper suicided this morning at home taking morphine amid reports domestic troubles. Police said no foul play suspected and the death occurred in Fort Wayne Te Day Fort Warns district.
Special Dispatch to the Daily Times reports in Muskingum County where Danlap testifies about the murder of James Carpenter. He claims self defense after finding Carpenter with his wife. witnesses discuss whether his Virginia marriage affects his Ohio remarriage. Judge Marsh and Senator Thurman argue for defense and plaintiff respectively.
The noon report from Butler County Ohio Grand Jury lists indictments for unlawful sale and assault with a partial record naming David Rinkle Diefenbach John Boose George Bowman Michael Ricers and others. It also notes plans for a final report within a week and cites cases of breaking and entering and stabbing incidents.
A Paris letter reports a major fire with extensive property losses not yet quantified. It states estimates suggest about thirty lives were lost, though full extent remains undisclosed.
The U S Assistant Treasurer's Office Custom House and U S Courts will close Saturday for Decoration Day. John and James Hogan, two boys charged with burglary on Harriet Street, were dismissed by Judge Marchant. Robert Boyd and Eien Brown, charged with adultery, were continued to June 1 in Police Court and committed in default of bail.
At the Police Court this morning E T Sheppard a privy vault cleaner and driver Owen McCabe were convicted of dumping a load of filth on Hatch street Mt Adams. Sheppard fined $2 and McCabe $10.
The Douglass Uniform Division No 21 of the Knights of Pythias holds its anniversary feast at the Lookout House on June 28. A fine program of music dancing and speeches by Robert O Strong and S S Davis is planned with an elegant banner to be presented to the division.
Jacob Merkhofer was struck twice in the face by his father George Merkhofer at 8 pm near No 6S Hough Street. Wounds not deep or dangerous. The father appeared in Police Court this morning and gave bail for trial on the of June, with expectant settlement beforehand.
In the Police Court this morning E Y Sheppard testified about a practice among night soil dealers called double loading. He explained it means loading a wagon halfway, driving off, returning within 48 hours to complete the load, and charging for two loads. He urged a Board of Health investigation into the scheme.
A damaged passage describes a reporter’s late interview with an elderly man named Malinee at the northwest corner of Lawrence and Front streets. The notes mention a past article and a speaker who hadn’t seen the reporter in about twenty two years, with unclear details about a rope and other phrases.
At the County Commissioners meeting Huff moved to award the Union Bridge levee contract to Foltz & Co at a 23 percent bid. Baumgardnes voted for it while Sater did not, amid doubts over the engineer's estimate of 200000 dollars and the missing report. The Board of Control will watch the situation closely.
At about 3 pm Susan McLain an elderly vagrant with a Police Court record collapsed in front of Judge Straub house 155 East Third Street after stepping into an open space at a cellar window. A passerby found her dead and the body was moved to Boards undertaking for an inquest.
Superior Court before Judge Tikden hears Rosina Schweitzer vs United States Life Insurance Company on a $2000 joint life policy with errors claimed by fraud of the agent. The petition seeks fraud and to reveal policy deductions and profits, with involvement of Johns W Schweitzer and other defendants. Remaining docket items include Knighton vs Eureki Insurance on a $3000 claim and Verdict in Solomon vs Diehl & Co for $2, and Mains & Co mutual account dispute seeking $1400 with dispute over a receipt and levy.
A mass temperance meeting is planned at the Court-House yard amid a list of local news. The Grand Jury banquet is set for Saturday. An incident at High Street Livery Stakes left a man severely injured. Tax official reveals a missing return of 24495 dollars. Coroner notes a death by suicide linked to mental instability and German fears.
The Ludlow public schools will take to the woods next Friday for a picnic. A meeting of the City Council is called for tonight to consider extending tax payment time, filling the vacancy from a resignation, and selecting city engineers. The council will also address the tug of a beer and license issue.
May 28 market reports show steady to firm corn and wheat values with mixed textures and notable activity in whisky sales. Prices include No 1 corn around 50 5l and wheat firmer with June and July futures cited, while pork and ham categories hold steady with small shifts in rib and bacon prices. New York grocery port notes import bids and bag counts for coffee and sugar alongside routine grain notes.
The health of the Pope is much improved and he can be about indoors. His physicians advise against outdoor exposure. In San Francisco on May 27, the Pacific Mail Steamship Company Colima sailed for Manila with 136 passengers and 1000 tons of freight, gross receipts reported at $51,000.
Colonel John Clopper of Omaha has purchased the runner Red Cloud for 1600 dollars. Laurence Harrigan is named Chief of the St Louis police to replace James McDonough. Rear Admiral Shubrick, senior naval officer at Washington, noted yesterday. A monument to Washington's mother at Fredericksburg will cost 12000 dollars.
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