20 Nov 1868
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1868
Page
1
A fragmented 1868 southern newspaper fragment reports varied notes from Texas to Virginia. It mentions hog fattening near Jefferson Texas, hawk flocks over Texas, a Baltimore area political note, a Portemouth Virginia criminal mention, and a Jackson Mississippi item about a woman’s cap, with fleeting references to the presidency, university leadership, and local crime.
A long fragment from 1864 discusses widespread corruption in New York politics. It criticizes political officers, judges, churches, and presses for failure to denounce vice and fraud. It urges bold action by citizens to rebuke wrongdoing and defend honest governance.
A correspondent chronicles a rail journey from Cincinnati through Chicago to Omaha, meeting Brick Pomeroy at Morrison. He notes railroad routes, travel times, and political activity around Grant and Colfax, highlighting Pomeroy’s press methods battling radical opposition as the campaign proceeds.
The Lewis Davis murder burglary trial in Cleveland Ohio unfolds with Robert McKenna turning state's evidence. Key testimony recounts the home invasion and shooting of Mr Skinner, detailing the conspirators Folliott Mulhall Pollitt and others as they demanded money and restrained occupants.
A garbled passage recalls a Portuguese expedition of 600 troops moving inland from a Mozambican coast colony. It notes the interior push and frames the inland effort as noteworthy though not regretted, reflecting on colonial military activity in Africa during the era.
A fragmented note suggests real estate debts impacting five senses entities, with unspecified details. The readable text hints at financial claims tied to property and potential creditors or obligations. Further context is needed to identify involved parties, dates, or locations.
Gen Grant rode Dexter with Mimer to Fashion Course amid a cold day. Dexter trotted a mile in 2:21 timed for Grant, faster than any horse in the world, and earlier a 2:17 mile set a new benchmark. Bonner then harnessed Dexter for a city ride with Grant at the reins, near the Seen Hotel, behind the top wagon.
The Courier reports three thousand mechanics and laborers in Louisville are currently unemployed due to government financial strains and local industry disruption. Suspension of brickmaking since late October left at least fifteen hundred men without means of support, many with families to provide for, though most have avoided crime or despair. The piece notes continued resilience amid hardship.
A ceremony in East St. Louis celebrated a new grain elevator with speeches and Col lations. William McPherson urged building more elevators and mills, criticizing imports of 10,000 tons of railroad iron from England and a $3000 payment abroad as harmful to local prosperity.
The Rev J W Rogers a high church Episcopal clergyman in Memphis Tenn has openly renounced Protestantism and joined the Roman Catholic Church He announced to his congregation his decision after considering the errors of rationalism and the desire to unite with Rome He said he would leave the Church of England and pursue Catholic faith as the center of ecclesiastical authority in his life
The Pittsburg Commercial reports Governor Tod died after bereavement and illness. His widow, four sons and two daughters are named, with oldest John Tod Esq. mentioned as a leading local citizen and businessman. They note his spouse Mrs General Kautz’s death impacted his health and accelerated his decline amid wartime party labor.
A fragmentary advertisement depicts harsh recruitment phrasing for able bodied men, listing demanded self reliance and tough tasks. It promises constant, laborious employment while urging individuals to bring their own horse and gear. The garbled text reflects period recruiting language and lacks full clarity on employer or location.
Report states Dr Stock suet titles Gus Stockton at Evergreen. Nonsense OCR reads unclear names and place. key entities Gus Stockton Dr Stock Evergreen appear, but details are garbled. The record preserves possible biographical note or event tied to place Evergreen with stock or title reference.
An adjourned Covington City Council meeting approved ordinances to improve alleys from Madison to Scott and from Cross alley to Scott, pave sidewalks on Fourth Street, and grade Berry Street. The Gas Company appraiser dispute was discussed, with a note on appointing a fifth city appraiser. A damage claim from Thos. F. Kirk was referred to a committee, and Pendleton County bridge projects were reported funding.
The Newport city council discussed Main street grade and a private between sites. finances show total receipts of 51 313 08 with special tax notes. A commutation lease to coal companies granted. railroad committee extended to study Dayton street railway. A theft report notes $60 stolen from a Jemo street furniture store. A man charged with obtaining money under false pretenses, bail set at $100. Campbell County Circuit Court session begins next Tuesday. Coal price listed at four dollars per load. local stock limited. The Newport & Cincinnati Bridge Co unveils a lithograph of their planned river crossing.
The Gexemat Missions and Committees of the Methodist Episcopal Church report last fiscal year revenue around 614000 to 671000 dollars with significant unexpended balances and a further sum allotted for foreign mission extension. It employs 410 foreign and 1834 domestic missionaries, with total receipts to year end about 3160983 dollars, about three fifths spent on home missions.
General Halleck recommends establishing military posts near larger Alaska tribes to prevent war and to maintain a vessel of war in the region. He notes mineral wealth and other strategic factors, urging government action and policy planning.
Boston November 1 large crowd at Women’s Rights Convention where Rev James Freeman Clark urged coeducation. Addresses by Charles Barnard Frederick Douglass and Hannok Ward supported universal suffrage. Resolutions urged Republican and Democratic parties to abandon exclusive platforms and back constitutional amendment enfranchising all citizens. Garrison and Wilson spoke. debate centered on timing with Southern question unresolved. Officers elected include Mrs Julian Ward Howe president and William Lloyd Garrison vice president. convention adjourned sine die.
Judges Marland and Westcott in Tallahassee ordered a rule nisi returnable Tuesday next for Gleason to show cause why a writ quo warranto should not be issued. The announcement mentions a convention with speeches by white and colored leaders now opposing each other, and a proclamation by Robert Cox and A Light. The prose hints at political upheaval and concerns over rights amid Democratic dominance.
The provided text is a damaged OCR fragment mentioning a Benjamin and a constituency but lacks coherent details or context to form a factual summary or identify a clear event.
Unclear text fragment discusses Phalon product claims or promotion for skin beautification. Names, dates, and concrete facts are not ascertainable from the damaged OCR. The readable portion hints at a cosmetic preparation and its claimed effects without verifiable details.
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