16 Nov 1867
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1867
Page
1
Partial text references several individuals and cities including Louisville Philadelphia and New York, with scattered initials and stray phrases. The legible fragments suggest a local notices or notices column style, but no coherent event or clear actions are apparent.
The Cincinnati City Council debated paving Kilgour Street with Nicolson pavement and approved partial funding with W. H. Bristol as contractor. They also authorized coal sales to Sisters of Good Shepherd and Children’s Home. A major railway connection proposal with Ohio and Mississippi lines was presented, including Front Street improvements and bond conditions.
Fragmentary names and places appear in a historical business note. Entries include Berton and Thorpe associated with Evansville, various proprietors in St Louis and Covington, and mentions of Indianapolis and Hamer Indiana, reflecting a scattered city and firm directory.
A major early afternoon fire on Clark Street damaged several structures around the Baymiller and Clark crossroads. Fire damage, estimated losses from 830,000 to 10,000, affected Walter & Co.’s feed store, homes and a blacksmith shop, with many insured and uninsured owners left facing extensive repairs.
The Hamilton County Sabbath Association plans a joint service tomorrow at Vine Street Church with Rev L Robertson delivering the address and remarks by Revs Dr Burt C E Bebb and President Frankland. The gathering aims to unite churches and schools for scriptural instruction and to boost Sabbath School efforts across the city and nearby districts.
The city eyes a surge of protracted meetings as low attendance at Divine worship prompts church leaders to intensify religious effort after summer declines. Union of the Methodist Episcopal Church plans mass Sabbath school meetings under Presiding Elder Walden, with a Trinity M E session tomorrow and talks by Rev. Ney. Preachers at Trinity M E, Ninth Street Baptist, First Presbyterian, Second Presbyterian, Welsh Congregational, Congregational on Seventh, Grace M E Avondale, and others announce services, sermons on youth, missionary topics, and youth lectures for the coming Sabbath, as unions and pastors urge renewed devotion and union efforts.
Last Night's Dispatches cover Attorney General Stanbery’s view that legislatures overdo things, notes on New York and other states, and reports from Mexico with Prince Salm Salm at Vera Cruz. Southern elections favor a convention across Arkansas Mississippi and Florida.
In a Police Court morning session a dispute between two bill posters was heard. The judge noted the case and commented on the court's time handling and the proceedings.
The Rocky Mountain News dismisses Indian treaties as mere truces with winter subsistence payments. Reports from Maine Illinois and the country note dull business and drought, water hauling, and wage cuts. A Paris press survey cites 12 500 newspapers worldwide. Paymasters face strict disbursing duties. Labor shifts occur around Yantic Mills and Lebanon Springs Railroad. Pisce hunting returns to favor in Washington as customs officials mourn a yellow fever plague victim.
The Galveston bulletin argues the recent elections show a belief that previous South policies will not be reversed and that further harsh terms will likely not be imposed, suggesting continued firmness in approach.
From New York November 15 a new Medical College for Women opens December 15. Atlantic Cable Company tariff changes charge for cipher messages by ten cyphers or letters at 25 dollars and 250 dollars for each additional cypher. Alex H Stephens will address a public meeting in December. The steamer City of Cork reported fourteen cholera deaths among steerage passengers. cabin crew remained unharmed and both ships connected to hospitals. Representatives Williams Butwell and Lawrence push for presidential impeachment report, aiming for harmonization. Nearby, Conservatives hold ward meetings ahead of the Brute Convention on New Orleans. A fire devastates a block including the German Lutheran Church and a sash factory.Mississippi voting results show a large majority for the convention, with only one Conservative delegate elected. General Canby orders sheriffs to report delinquent taxpayers and road repairs, as Gov. Orr consults Canby on new state tax laws. Ta luanasst expects a peaceful election. Leon Madison and Gadsden counties report 3 540 votes two days in, 30 whites opposed the convention.
Attorney Stanbery issues an unofficial opinion arguing the Constitution does not authorize an extra session of the Fortieth Congress beyond the regular December meeting. The piece notes the 1867 acts do not alter the constitutional meeting day and discusses presidential convening power and legality of any added sessions. Also mentions Saccastor Welles’ recovery and November customs receipts.
The Georgies from VC October 31st aboard Havans discuss business tied to Mexican Republic negotiations while Prince Salm Salm selects Vers Crus for confinement. An open Brazilian Embassy banquet in the City featured Senor Attamirau addressing opposition critics and government actions.
From the South Memphis dated November 15 reports Ferther returns from Arksnsas show that the States has gone for a convention. Ricnxonsp November 15 notes no business onant before the United States Circuit Court. Proceedings likely to begin soon with judges and clerks present at the city courthouse.
Mrs J E Sh was shot dead by her husband at Curtis farm three miles from Worcester this afternoon. James Rawson a 3 Rack driver has been arrested and charged as an accessory after the death by abortion of Mrs Cynthia.
The report notes election results from Atbasy dated November 15 with a Democratic majority of 48,922. It also records a memorial adopted for Congress to remove cotton taxes and mentions the creation of a new Jones County with boundary restorations and polling results.
A November 15 decision concerns a claim related to the steamer City of Tow which collided with another vessel in April 1866, caught fire and sank. The court found the loss arose from a fire risk and covered a payment of 4928 dollars to the plaintiff, with details on the recovery and liability discussed.
The text covers England's telegraph developments and Fenian executions in Ireland, military issues in France, the proposed peace conference, and a speech by the King of Prussia to the North German Parliament.
In a cabinet decision reported from London the whole Atlantic cable system is to be placed under Post Office direction. The move aims to centralize telegraph and cable operations across Great Britain under a single national authority.
The article argues for American concession of territory in China for a commercial and naval base, noting the Yangtze estuary as ideal near Shanghai. It asserts U S leverage should not rely on leases and mentions a potential 1868 treaty revision and the existing American steam fleet poised to connect with a transcontinental shipping line.
Ohio papers report a wide wheat surge in Athens County this fall and a Georgia cashmere goat drive through Troy. Cleveland plum tree blooms late, revived after summer death. Manchester Adams County industry and trade cited as thriving. Marietta and Cincinnati Railroad earnings for early November 1857 rise to 30391, up 7825 from last year. Scioto Gazette notes a seven inch tip to tip scare. American hopper greatness said to have touched a dead horse. Dayton Journal notes corn in Miami Valley at fair to middling levels amid fears. State fiscal year shows debt reduction to 56, with Union loan nearly wiped out except for January interest. Sandusky Register reports Converse and Lorain County families affected by sickness after a shared meal. several cheeses sold in city. Summit Beacon details Akron Methodist church to be the largest, with 159 by 68 feet, 100 by 56 foot audience room, oval interior, and modern improvements.
A Baltimore San report cites Gen Grant and Mr Washburne in a recent city dispatch. The piece mentions a call for Montgomery and notes data from a special correspondent.
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