04 Nov 1870
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1870
Page
1
Fragments describe political moves and society items in Washington. Mentioned are Morton leaving for Mrs Belk, a young secretary, railroads targeted for sale in Nashville, and President's stance on policy. Names and dates are inconsistently captured.
A late 19th century dispatch outlines Napoleon's campaign plan to mass forces at Mets Strasbourg and Chalons, seeking an Austrian and Italian alliance while discussing Metz retreat. It details his surrender analysis at Sedan, Bismarck interview, and claims German success due to numbers and logistics amid Paris rioting and armistice rumors.
Dispatches describe Swiss troops withdrawn from the French frontier while Prussians move north from Paris. Reports detail Bazaine’s alleged treachery, Lyons' resolve to defend, and Empress Eugenie’s Hanover visit. Armistice talks propose a 25 day pause with free elections and protected property, officials, and wounded.
A fragmented report describes an old man named Fennig and Bob discussing concealing a friend who has begun drinking heavily. The men consider escape toward Gold Hill but lack a vessel to reach safety, leaving the plan unresolved.
Edwin Booth impressed last night as Richard III with fidelity to Shakespeare and a powerful display of villainy. Critics praised his passion in later acts while noting crowed portions felt stretched. The program also featured Emerson's minstrel troupe, Mozant Ha pantomime, and a finale engagement with two matinee options tomorrow.
The piece accuses the Chicago baseball managers of dishonesty in pursuing another series with the Red Stockings, claiming they won a hollow championship by dodging umpires against the New York Mutuals and now seek more laurels through contentious correspondence.
A Buckeye Club Horse Fair launched on a sunny autumn day drawing crowds from trains and private conveyances. The piece contrasts country and city interest in horses, notes scarce female attendees, and describes show entries for cart horses and light harness horses, plus two featured races for non winning horses with premiums and notable entrants.
Receivers of the Indianapolis and Cincinnati Railroad report an earnest push to stabilize the road finances. Salaries are being trimmed by 15 to 25 percent while labor and section staff keep pay steady. New officers include W. H. L. Noble as General Ticket Agent and C. B. Cole as Local Freight Agent. An Auditor position is created with duties in Indianapolis. Expanded work aims to avert further losses, with purchases of railroad iron and worker hires increasing accordingly.
The Southern District of Ohio grand jury reports forty eight true bills after twenty days of sessions. They detail accusations against a distiller influence and a juror who sold out for twenty dollars, prompting removal from the jury room. The report thanks officials and notes a nuisance in the jury room, with ongoing references to alleged misconduct and possible future actions.
A meeting at Rudolph Potter's store on West Fifth Street voiced discontent with a committee handling premium awards. Attendees urged rescinding judged selections and demanded fair treatment for boot makers like Gishehen & Co. Court proceedings and witness testimony continued into the morning with various remarks on the crime case and related bids and public works noted.
A fragmentary column details Hoffman’s unreliable method of relaying case facts to reporters. It describes misdirections about a man killed near a shipyard, confusion over locality Cheviot Apple-orchard street, and Hoffman’s vague accuracy. Additional notes cover county infirmary directors meeting and board changes.
The T B R Club held its first meeting of the season at Miss Nellie Webb s Poplar Street residence. President resigned due to business moves to New York. a committee to draft farewell expressions was formed and a regular contributor was requested. Also listed are several drunkenness and disorderly conduct fines and sentences.
The society reports cash on hand and deposits totaling 975 with 800 transmitted to the apapeess. October circulation shows 152 Bibles and 492 Testaments. Funds arrived from the College Hill, Sycamore, and Anderson township branches. Bible meetings are to be held at several localities this month, with a committee appointed on the anniversary.
Dairymen accuse a group of exploiting the milk market, citing late decisions and widespread improprieties. The report notes an abnormal price increase and questions the integrity of those profiting from the public’s reliance on fair milk prices.
Reading from a damaged OCR fragment the Eleventh Ward election produced a large drop in C Allen's vote. The text notes revenue reference and time elements, but details are unclear. readers see a diminished tally tied to the candidate.
Religious services under the Church Guild will be held at Beach End Beach on the announced date at 3 o’clock. Bohail Bishop will preside and administer confirmation to several persons.
Dave Kenpa was highlighted as a night hero at the reopening event attended by Dave Kendall and Phil Tienes. Kendall assisted on the occasion while maintaining files of the latest papers, with mention of excellent billiard tables.
Uneven fragmentary report claims a Soccolotine arrest was unfounded. It asserts the case lacks factual basis and that a gentleman of high integrity was authorized to contract, to act as advertised.
A fragment notes Payton undergoing a name change or reversal labeled as Resches following a large or significant deal. The readable text hints at an event or action affecting Payton, but specifics and dates are missing, leaving the exact outcome unclear.
The towns of Jefferson and Lancaster in New Hampshire will consume 100000 bushels of potatoes this year as part of local agricultural production and processing efforts.
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