12 Nov 1868
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1868
Page
1
The readable text fragments mention a person named Patti and a large loan in Austria with echoes of a turning out or turning point. No coherent events, dates, or entities form a complete report.
A jumble of clipped items reports political, social, and cultural snippets. Mentions Kellogg, a royal arrest, a monument for Alexander, Paris trade, and rumors about Bismarck and Napoleon. References to an election, potential governors, U.S. senators, and federal offices in Philadelphia amid a broad array of incomplete notices.
An 1855 letter recounts a perilous glacier trek near Chamounix. The narrator, his sister, and a companion cross crevasses and jagged ridges with a German stranger aiding a pursuing couple, amid cautious crossings and near misses on Mer de Glace. The party, led by guides at times, endure risky passages including a wide crack and the Mauvais Pas as they reach back toward safety.
Letter from Greenfield describes a dull business climate amid cold weather in Southern Ohio. Mentions remodelling of M E Church and its rededication, a burglary at L W Bald grocery, jokes about voting errors, cemetery plans, upcoming fair, and push for turnpikes amid muddy roads and civic activity.
The piece outlines a coordinated filibuster plan with New York Boston Mobile and New Orleans as launch points. It details three expedition contingents, leaders like Colonel Gibbons and Keer, and aims to conquer Cuba for annexation, portraying Cuba’s geography population and defenses to justify the venture. It notes emigration bureaus replacing recruiting offices and cites Cuban resources and demographics.
Expenditures for the Capitol extension from 1867 to 1868 totaled 154 076 69 with 75 644 94 remaining unexpended on October 31 1868 an appropriation of 75 000 is retired next year to continue work repairs costs and improvements show small remaining balances a 4000 needed to maintain the dome and paint. Dispatches from Fort Bayard Kansas report Gen Sheridan confident in destroying Cheyenne Arapaho and Sioux bands as US troops press the Indians who face starvation with fifteen days of supplies while battles loom.
The New York World reports rumors of a filibuster movement for Cuba. It cites a city-based organization with a leader not GeneSi and claims 000 men may depart tonight, with meetings held in the city.
The Tribune endorses Simonton and distains Butler's Oct 28 attack as gross, wanton, and malevolent, noting Simonton’s long-standing honorable esteem while predicting Butler’s charges would injure only Butler. Also mentions a United States revenue fraud proceedings and a Congressional Joint Committee on Retrenchment update with testimony and future service resumption.
November 11 at Mempais featured strong attendance despite a very heavy track. Key horses, including Little Mack and Jack Gamb, faced tough odds with tight finishes. Races included a $300 hotel purse dash and a $50 pool sellers’ mile free for all ages, with times around 1:56 and 1:56 4/5. Multiple entries from Bell Farris and Melbourne competed, while Beidieg and Glencoe were notable opponents.
Ottawa reports the last Privy Council meeting under Lord Monck will be held in Quebec Friday. Chief Justice Richards is named Chief Justice of Ontario's Court of the Queen's Bench and Mr Justice Hager is named Justice of the Court of Common Pleas. A deputation from Ontario Logaleies delivers an address to his Excellency regarding departure for England.
At Grace Church Utica on November 11 the Episcopal Convention began with sermons and proceedings. After five ballots Rev. Dr. Littlejohn of Brooklyn was chosen as bishop and a grand reception followed at the Butterfield House. the body listed clergy from Brooklyn Utica and surrounding areas.
November dispatch notes the Queen's proclamation dissolving Parliament and writs issued for elections. The new Parliament will convene December 10. Also reported, Captain Perry and crew rescued from the Thomas F. Patten wreck near Weser. ship likely total loss.
The fragment notes childbirth is often caused by direct irritation applied to the vaginal mucous membrane, indicating a clinical observation about factors influencing labor onset and progression.
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