11 Nov 1874
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1874
Page
1
A fire at Jaman street damaged copper and other goods in St Louis. The loss was about 12000 dollars. The property was insured. Police and fire officials reported the blaze started late in the day and caused significant damage.
D. Wasnineton C3 mee agen as tease, and areas.
The text reflects a partial discussion on votes of adopted citizens and party behavior. It references Democrats and Republicans and suggests some citizens are intelligent yet critical of narrow-minded political moves. The passage is incomplete and lacks clear context or outcome.
Fragmented OCR notes reference twenty persons in the news, a bill expanding coinage law to Alsace and Lorraine passing, and political moves by Forster Emerson and Ralph Waldo. Reports touch on French Free movements, a Paris return, a U.S. court appearance, and Iran’s reinforcement. Gen Moriones and Bilbao leadership discuss revictualing and concerted movement support amid uncertain outcomes.
The readable lines mention Louisiana infantry and cavalry counts, a New York envelopes maker failure affecting 350 people, a funeral service for a person named Raserae, a crowded yard ceremony, and references to an Educational Convention in Columbus. Also notes on endowment funds and district ministers.
In Arkansas two suspected horse thieves were shot and killed while in the act. Nathan Brown, near Elkhorn, was fatally injured and a gentleman dining at a restaurant yesterday evening identified two men involved. Long, 2, resided at tan nos Rilled et laciloetomn. The fragmentary report mentions the crime and a subsequent fatal outcome with unclear details.
A prior era discussion outlines a swift return to specie payments and a broad inflation response. The piece notes the Organ movement easing into new monetary policy, signaling tension over pricing and currency value.
Special dispatch from Washington states the president rejects specie-based payments increase and warns against currency inflation. Officials insist his veto message remains unchanged and that his report will urge Congress toward a return to specie payments. The dispatch also records commodity quotes and market notes from the day, including flour, wheat, corn, and pork prices in Chicago and nearby markets.
W. Dwyer of Cone Ohio is appointed to a new post after a resignation. He had evaded duties and was sent to Ohio before resuming duties. The notice notes the appointment and return to service following the departure.
The Boys Reform School officials report that the recent flames at the farm caused extensive damage and blame incendiaries. The investigation clears the pupils of responsibility while suggesting outsiders staged the arson. Rebuilding will begin with the preserved walls, estimated at seven thousand dollars.
Special Dispatch to the Daily Times reports in Louisville on November 11 that perk pecking progresses slowly and the killing total to date reaches about eleven thousand hogs.
In Oswego on November 11 an unidentified assailant attacked the Dela ware and Lackawanna and Western line. Robbers battered a safe at Westcott and Co. storage and forced entry but the attempt was interrupted, with the express van later discovered damaged and security concerns raised.
The report notes a chaotic scene at the race course with confusion among riders. Bets are listed for competitors including Katie, Thad, and Foe Daniele with various cash amounts, and a field of other participants is mentioned.
Hampars November 11 reports Republicans opened fire at Car list entrenchments Mount St Magoo and carried several positions with severe loss to insurgents.
Special dispatches note the Monongahela rising slowly at five inches with little change. Canal water rises to about twenty seven inches. Evansville reports cool, unsettled weather with heavy rain. Vicksburg reports heavy rain and cooler conditions. Arrival notes include Atlantic, Alice and other steamers at St. Louis and St. Genevieve with times in the morning.
Fragmentary data shows markets in Rye and Ste Mana with a sale item labeled No 2 priced at 60 cents. Exact dates and full details are unclear due to damaged text.
Special Dispatch to the Daily Times reports oil market movement in Pittsburgh with prices largely steady and refined products unchanged. Notes at wells show small variations while Philadelphia remains quiet with limited activity and minor price shifts.
Ed Asher bought the old log house in Union Grove last July and found a nest of a hundred garter snakes in the dirt bank under the building. He discovered thirty snakes in one nest and killed them with a shovel after nightly snake serenades.
Knights of Pythias lodge members rode to Wyoming to install a new lodge and serenaded Captain Bob Whitney, city infirmary superintendent, and his assistant, Mr. Bunaway, then a lively runaway occurred near Fourth and Walnut. A horse and buggy dashed, narrowly missing pedestrians, before the animal was captured on Fifth Street.
A fragment outlines a committee chaired by B. Bill to study pork sales and the feasibility of patrons cutting their own pork at a shared facility. It notes price, location, and the potential benefit to Cin ah cecal patrons, with action to ascertain information and chances of sale.
The concert troupe led by Mlle. de Mureira impressed at Pike's last evening, excelling beyond recent Cincinnati offerings. Mme. de Mureira delivered a superb voice with two-octave range, while Gaetano Braga and others contributed fine chamber and violin performances. The audience reacted with enthusiasm, and further engagements appear on the horizon at Robinson's Opera House and Wood's Theatre as minstrels and pantomimists tour the area.
Personal. C. Jay French, Esq., an officer of the Postal Service in Tennessee, is appointed by Gen. Bangs as Superintendent of the Fifth Division of the United States Railways Mail Service with headquarters in this city. The Fifth Division covers Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee. French has long postal experience and is praised as old school, taking charge today at Fourth and Vine streets. GS Me. R. Perrimer of Schwarz, Ferriman & Co. departs for St. Louis and the West.
Park Board meeting records show Finance Committee chief Laws proposing and the Board approving a plan to extend play structures along both sides of streets, with engineers preparing the details. The proposal aims to save city funds by using coordinated improvements over building separate public playhouses. Alfred Gaiter, James H. Laws, Adam A. Keaner signaled committee support.
Special dispatch from Pittsburg November 11 reports Mayor Johnson and several Board of Public Works members of Cincinnati arriving and staying at the Monongahela House. Private citizens escorted them to Second avenue to view the new vulcanite pavement.
Notes from Washington on November 11 describe testimony in a case involving the Secret Service and Treasury Solicitor during a Pittsburgh court session. Davidge seeks court measures to secure his attendance. the Solicitor objects to appearing. The account shifts to a personal, sorrowful diary recalling relics of a lost child, two worn shoes, a coat, toys, and a family’s grief as they cling to memories and hope that strangers someday honor the relics despite tears.
Reported failures threaten local bagging trade with Row and Smith of Front street suspended operations. Liabilities reach 125000 dollars, creditors silent, and a resumed business is uncertain while hopes linger for a favorable settlement. The Feening Post notes potential terms with Pacific Mail and Pacific Railroads may shape a line between San Francisco, Japan, and China. A Pacific Mail consultation is scheduled today.
Providence November 11 at a meeting of the Committee of Manufacturers the chairman announced that the circular of inquiry had been received from 154 mills mostly in New England All but four or five had reduced their production at least one third and will continue until January 1.
Bealix reports the municipal tribunal of the city asked the Provincial Court of Vienna to compel Lauser and Lecher, editors of the Presac, to reveal sources of the Von Arnim dispatches. The Vienna Court declined, noting the issue concerns Prussia, not Austria, despite its importance.
Baltimore on November 11 reports Hugh Gaffa, noted steeplechase rider, linked to recent race drama as Donohue seeks recovery of funds. Donohue’s horses at Pimlico Course have been attached amid ongoing service disputes and financial actions.
Albany reports the Coin of State bought one million dollars in U S bonds of 1881 and one million dollars of five percent funded loan from the First National Bank of New York, both charged to the bounty loan sinking fund.
In Boerox on November 11, rumor spreads that A. Roberts, cashier of the Eastational Hank, may be a defaulter. The amount involved remains unknown as the tale circulates.
The Akron Beacon recalls past Ohio politics noting a Republican state, the 1860s party ascendancy, and memories of leaders and elections. It emphasizes that memories are short and urges readers to remember historical context for future political movements in the state.
A woman aged about fifty traveled from Atlanta to meet her husband and son in North Platte. After arriving at Bt. Joe her funds covered only travel to Omaha. She began a 300 mile walk to North Platte, reaching Omaha after walking 140 miles. Cold weather weakened her, she lacked warm clothing. Kimball station pass agent aided her with a certificate of adoration, and she thanked him tearfully saying God bless you.
Authorities uncover a north town cabin packed with over 100 pantaloons 150 old vests and near 100 coats along with many boots knives and other items. Goods litter floors and wagon loads hang from joists while a stove sits in the fireplace and only a little tallow remains amid the clutter.
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