11 Nov 1875
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1875
Page
1
Senate reporter dispatches from Washington recount Vice President Wilson showing marked restlessness overnight. Dr Baxter notes opiate use, stomach tolerance, and absence of bowel movement while observers report nervous twitching and rapid changes in condition. By late morning he rests more comfortably and later improves, with optimism for recovery amid continued medical supervision.
Reports from New York and Philadelphia describe growing interest in Moody and Sankey evangelistic meetings. Crowded Sunday gatherings, ticketing challenges, and extended Bible readings test the effort to ease access while newspapers frame the revival as a national, coordinated religious movement seeking divine power and wider church unity.
An additional report recounts the Buckthorn fire incident with renewed concern for the passengers aboard. Authorities describe rescue efforts continuing as teams search for survivors and verify safety of the vessel. Local officials urge caution and provide updates on evacuation procedures.
A survivor recounts the disappearance of the Pacific vessel, detailing what he witnessed and the peril faced at sea. The account confirms the ship foundered and outlines rescue attempts and lingering questions about the search.
Moody and Sankey hold exclusive women’s sessions in Brooklyn drawing multitudes. Attendees include working class and middle income women of all ages, listening intently to sermons and songs. Observers believe the revival could transform the city if sinners reform and embrace piety, with the evangelists pledging full effort among Brooklyn women.
The Ch Trib notes Mars and Saturn will pass near the Moon in the early evening, with Mars on the right and Saturn about 13 minutes of arc away at nearest approach around 10 o clock. The pair form a small trapezium with Gamma and Delta Capricorni, and distances from Earth later in November place Mars about 708 million miles out and Saturn at 186 million miles, widening the gap to over 10 million miles.
Krom Yesterday's & Sun Andre Christo and William Miller wrestled a long two hour and a half Greco-Roman bout at the Grand Opera House before about three thousand spectators. Miller, the larger man, pressed early and repeatedly, but Christol used quick, bold holds. After a brief interruption both men wore and sweat through, with falls rare until a dramatic end when Christol finally could not keep his shoulders from the floor, giving Miller a decisive victory.
A traveler visiting a cathedral asks about a relic as the scene describes saints, an opaque eye, and a fleeting moment spread across the land of Faye, with a retort about the relic’s emptiness and the lingering mystery.
Special Dispatch reports Vice President Wilson is decidedly better, with Dr Baxter noting no danger. He had a restless night and slept briefly at 5 am, later waking and saying he felt well. Postmaster General Jewell stayed with him overnight, and Baxter sees no reason he cannot move about in a few days. Nourishment remains beef tea but diet will rise. A St Louis letter hints at whisky ring jail plans and possible indictments involving Washington officials. At 9 pm Wilson was rapidly improving.
The Treasury committee is appointed to probe second Comptroller's office officers with focus on the Sagg Fort and Witkowski matters. Names of the commission remain undisclosed. Vice President Wilcon is reported doing well and President Grant visited the Capitol for about ten minutes.
Special Dispatch reports Ohio's long settlement with the General Government over arms and ordnance, totaling credits of 251377 dollars from 1561 to 1865, with 168000 credited by 1876 and further amounts 59676 and 33192. Plans include exchanging papers, receiving 30000 to 40000 dollars worth of stores, and arming thirty plus companies while Abbots/ Ames arrange 2000 top arms at a dollar each, with minimal expense for packing and shipping not exceeding 500 dollars.
November report notes the elegant Oceanic House on Star Island in the Isles of Shoals burned to the ground along with most cottages. Jno St Poor was listed as hotel proprietor and the property carried about 143000 dollars in insurance.
At the Tabernacle revival in New York on November 11, a morning service featured hymns and seven points on Christian living. Prayers spanned from humility and root in Christ to banishing worldly pride, with attendees from nine parties confessing backslidings and seeking prayers. Speakers included Rev. Moody and the New York Mariners’ Church pastor, who described global attendance and conversions from police officers and local dealers to others who testified to grace and salvation.
Bank of England reserve withdrawals today totaled £22,000 with bullion holdings down £352,000 over the week. In Paris, France specie decreased £3,515,000 in the past week. In Liverpool racing, the Autumn Sab race led by activity saw the winner beating nineteen rivals.
The San Francisco report of November 11 adds names of passengers not previously reported from the Pacific. J Foster J W Doyle J H Sullivar J Kennedy Milian Powell coe Eduard vaneLaughlin Georgeson Wm Campeau W WartRichart Turab care to confirm spellings and affiliations for the full passenger roster.
Government officials announced a sale of $500 in gold to be distributed today at prices around $1,145 per ounce. Details indicate the federal or state arrangement involves New York and Vermont authorities and a rapid purchase window.
Special dispatches to the Cincinnati Times report river heights near stationary levels with 7 feet 10 inches in the canal and 5 feet 10 inches over the falls. The Mary Miller and Ginggon navigate up river while Cons. Millar and Shippers' Own go down. Vessels, arrivals, and departures listed with times, places, and destinations.
Multiple markets report wheat steady and firm with No. 1 Milwaukee at 1.17 3.4, No. 2 at 1.09, and December futures around 1.08, with receipts about 160,800 bushels. Oats firm at 52 cents for No. 2, rye firm, barley steady, and pork and lard prices steady. Toledo bids show mixed corn and dull oats.
Special dispatch reports a dull oil market across cities. Prices show Parker's Market at $115 to $145 for immediate shipment, 4 deoute at around $150, Adena Titusville opens quiet at $150, Philadelphia crude at 65 cents with returns around 12 cents, and several markets described as weak or declining.
Mayor Johnston attended duties despite rheumatism. Allen C. Myers of the Enquirer plans marriage to Ella D. Aiken at St Pauls this afternoon. A gas pipe was laid on Home street. Lamps will be installed as funds allow. Clinton visitors promote a railroad project to businessmen. P Wilson of the Louisville, Paducah and Southwestern Railroad wed recently and visits Clifton. City Infirmary directors are blamed for a weak year. Local court sentences include Steppen three months, Shackelford 60 days, Manney four days. W S Grant suit verdict favors defendants in a real estate case.
New York on November 11 reports a buoyant stock market with a large advance in prices. Union Pacific rose from 63 to 72 amid animated activity, reflecting expectations tied to the road’s earnings and general market trends.
Special Dispatches report the Monongahela rising to 5 feet 2 inches in the channel. Market Bay arrived and departed for Wheeling. Towboat Joseph Warner stuck her tow on Fish Creek Bend. four barges cleared, two remain aground. Business dull. weather clear and pleasant.
The New York Herald reports the death of J. K. Glenn Jr formerly of Cincinnati now in New York. He had been at Columbia Law School and began a collecting trip through Texas and Mexico in June. He disappeared after visiting Mexicans for a horse trade. letters after his death say he was robbed and killed.
Citizens accuse the City Infirmary Board and Overseers of the Poor of neglecting rations while drawing steady pay. Auditors note twelve poor overseers are paid $600 monthly for not providing aid. A police case against H B Catlig for alleged theft and counterfeiting unfolds as council eyes reform.
The Cincinnati Grange Supply Store filed its certificate of incorporation with the county recorder. It lists stock of $80,000, divided into five dollar shares, and names incorporators including George W. Rue, Robert C. Sawdon, Joseph Allen, Peter M. Vine, W. H. Schultz, David Stites, Peter J. Fortney, M. V. Pennington, A. J. Banks and Jeesh Bhat.
Professor Stone of the Observatory will entertain visitors next Saturday evening. The Board of Managers has arranged telescope viewing. tickets of admission must be obtained from a Director. Mr. William Stewart has been ill for weeks and is considered beyond recovery. Mr. 8S., a young man, has long battled consumption.
The Providence Journal reports Mr Samuel Low died in Cincinnati last week. A longtime Democratic politician in the Fire Ward, he helped publish the Express in 1842 and later held a post in the custom house under President Pierce. He was known as a genial, pleasant gentleman.
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