23 Nov 1872
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1872
Page
1
New York date November 23 reports broad stock advances followed by a later decline as short contracts are settled. Mr Tracey stands as an exception. Money remains tight around seven percent. Gold market shows renewed activity with prices from 112 1/2 to 113 and Seame earning half a percent daily, then retreating to 112 3/8, signaling increased supply.
Washington dispatch reports the Supreme Court docket contains several hundred undecided cases and experts estimate full two years to dispose if the list remains. The proposed bill aims to appoint all justices and the attorney general to address the vast current business.
Dispatch from Coumans Ohio reports grant gains in the Ohio vote with a 1,029 vote increase over the prior tally and a 5,715 rise for Greeley over Seymour. The four year comparison shows an overall gain of 10,769 votes.
Proceedings outline proposed measures to suppress the slave trade along the East African coast. Peers will publish findings early next month detailing legal and diplomatic steps, with emphasis on enforcement by naval patrols, colonial administrations, and international cooperation.
Chief Crawley notes tension as Mrs Fair plans public lectures in the city causing anger among residents. Rome suspects the waiter is unstable yet a scheme appears to persist.
Reports from New York detail a dramatic arrest of Jay Gould and a $1,000,000 bail. The episode unsettles trading as Gould’s followers and rivals clash in speculation, with bears reportedly pressuring the market and insiders betting on outcomes amid complex fraud claims and corporate maneuvers.
Havana dispatches report Mahlon has resumed his post as Consul at the port while nine stockades are broken during a search for Mr. G. Peay who has been missing since the 14th inst. The World notes a contact formed with New York and ongoing efforts to locate the missing person as officials discuss appointments and duties in the General Superintendent and Chief Snares roles.
A New York City incident on Seventh Avenue leads to a $5,000 award for Mrs. Putnam Semen. The ruling involves claimed water rights and enow-chels fences issues connected to a transit poster in the area.
The readable text records muffled sounds in New York as voices boo and muffle a figure, with garbled phrases suggesting tension and possible confrontation, though many words are unreadable. No clear names, dates, or events emerge from the fragment.
A 1872 letter from Klausenburg Transylvania describes train life and social tensions between Hungarians Germans and locals. It notes smoking habits and manners on a German Saxon train car while contrasting Magyarization pressures and university prospects in Pest and Transylvania.
Miss Knight in Boston has devised a machine for producing paper bags and is conducting tests at Chicopee under her supervision. Initial skepticism from workers gave way to cautious support as she demonstrated her mechanical skill and persistence.
The passage describes a person struck by a falling chimney and carried home, followed by a hushed family moment. A father and son exchange tender, somber words as life shadows the transformation ahead, contrasting material comfort with emotional care.
The Moro Castle reached Nassau with reports on the Missouri’s wreck. Foremost survivors John Frearey and David A North describe boats breaking from davits, men in water, and a perilous six day drift before landing at Powell's Cay and Green Turtle Key. They recount near misses, aid from a sloop, and rescue by William Curry’s son at Green Turtle Key. They then traveled to Nassau for care.
Fragmentary Sunday reading notes describe Rev. Spurgeon in Brookline and Dakota missions, a new Welsh church dedication costing 21000, and statements by Dr. Vincent. It mentions London religious observers, Episcopal and Baptist overlaps, and a 90800 debt for a new house of worship. The piece references Bible gifts by the British Bible Society to widows and soldiers.
Paris reports indicate President Thiers backs the Left Centre committee plan for a second Chamber and a clear settlement of executive legislative relations. Thiers remains aligned with conservative internal policy in his latest message. No public national questions were discussed in the Assembly yesterday. Jers outlined views at the session, then the committee held a private conference on his statements.
Loxpos DARRY reports that a municipal election is held today with arriving troops. Troubie has been apprehended, marking a notable local security development.
Paterson New Jersey reports a failed rail sabotage last night on the Montclair line near Wanaque fifteen miles north of the city. An obstructing object derailed a box car and wrecked the locomotive but no passengers were injured.
In Porcukekrsix New York on November 23 Henry Porter, a Detroit resident, was charged with bigamy after eloping with the daughter of Perry Mapes, a retired merchant of the area. The report notes Porter’s stated status as a citizen and the family ties involved in the case.
Vague OCR fragment reports General Sedgwick related wreck near Waits New York with coordinates latitude six longitude seventy three. Details are unclear and incomplete.
New York November 23 The New Brighton House in Staten Island burned after an incendiary fire at night. Loss estimated at about 40000 dollars with insurance coverage noted. Fire officials report investigation ongoing and no further details provided.
Boston reports a snow storm that began last night, the season’s first, impacting Maine and New Hampshire as it spreads across the region. The bitter weather arrives with accumulating snow and cold conditions, prompting travel cautions.
Special dispatch notes the Monongahela river falling with several feet of water near Pirrseeke while Henry Probasco expected to arrive and depart for Cincinnati. Weather is clear and warming. business on the wharf dull. Igoe Fry arrives from Madison to New Albany. Louisville reports river falling with four feet in the canal and two feet on the fall. traffic slower but improving. Ore towboats Hornet and Peerless reach the falls with a tow of iron ore but cannot proceed.
Special dispatch notes a quiet oil market with limited activity at Parker's Landing and New York trading desks. Prices show minor moves in bulk and refined oil, with bids around 45.5 to 45.7 dollars and a focus on Creek Creek Creek notation.
Across Chicago and New Orleans markets on November 21 to 24 1923 wheat held steady near 1.10 for December and 1.11 for January while No 2 red stood at 1.47. Corn and oats remained quiet with mixed — receipts and stock notes — in Chicago and New Orleans reflecting subdued demand and fluctuating futures activity.
Mr Robert Frank of Goshen Ohio reports a tested distemper remedy using hat vinegar brine and hot neck applications followed by mus tang liniment with bran slops to aid bowels. Ann Sheridan, accused of stealing a small sum from Michael Coughlin in a Bucktown bagnio, was arraigned and held for Monday after insufficient evidence.
Review notes Mr Lawrence Harrels in his specialty James Harebell in the play Man to Alrite at the theatre drawing a large Lettre class audience. The work blends pathos and poetry with a moral lesson. Barrett’s direction and Mr Harebell’s performance receive praise while the piece is not recommended for a second viewing. Dayton burglaries reported as six hundred yards of fabric stolen from Prugh’s dry goods store with an average value of three dollars per yard.
A chaotic report details multiple Ohio cases including State of Ohio versus George F Hoeffer W M Cameron and C J for recovering fees from sale of new licenses, bond issues, and a demurrer over bond and statute matters. Other items include mortgage disputes quieting title suit and forged note allegations with criminal context.
In New York on November 23 Northwest common stock was bought for parties who refused settlement. About 4,300 shares were purchased at 200 cash, believed to belong to Daniel Drew. Treat & Co. shows the only known suspension. Settlements for Northwest common reached about one million during the forenoon, trading between par and 125 during the day.
Special dispatch reports a horse epizootic in the town with widespread unease. McKee's livery stable lists eight ill horses and remains closed while other stables report cases but none confirmed yet.
England report notes Sir John Bowring died yesterday while detailing his roles as MP, British Minister to China and editor. A Madrid dispatch counters Amadeus is improving after earlier death rumors.
Boston November 23 James McElhany was convicted of murdering his wife and sentenced to death by hanging in the local court.
In San Francisco on November 23 the steamers Arizona and Constellation passed Light Moon Bay and are due to arrive in the harbor within three hours, signaling a scheduled coastal voyage update.
Special Dispatches report light business with clear weather and frost. Train itineraries show multiple departures and arrivals including Grandview to Cincinnati and Cairo connections, with schedules noting 8 PM and 3 AM times and a 5 inch frost impact.
Arrivals include Florida Buffalo teen of the Forest St Louis from Dayton Ziegenfelder from Troy Vuritan from west Kentucky Major Anderson Miver Moon and Tender from Hamilton J Morteroe from Malaihe King and Puritan for Piqua Trey Robert Burns for Middletown Kentucky Major Anderson and Miver Moon for Dolly Varden J Morner Deke and others. Receipts total 4 108 bushel shelled corn 80 ear corn 135 619 ths middlings 15 72 050 sundries 60 tons sand 74 pine wood 69 perches shies Tato Ibs sundries 18 00 do rag 11 300 do machinery 2 412 do w Uxt5 do croc 1 365 do iron 62 brs lime 26 do cide hint 6 do oil 140 fan boxes 356 flour barrels.
The Courier-Journal today recasts Grant's Cabinet and nominates Richard Smith for Postmaster General praising his practical mail service knowledge, experience, diligence, and loyal character as ideal for handling contracts and duties in the Post Office Department.
The Attorney General requests Governors and U S District Attorneys to provide a comprehensive report of violations of Federal and State laws. The aim is to produce reliable statistics on criminal activity affecting national progress and culture. The inquiry covers the scope and nature of offenses across jurisdictions.
A fragmented report notes July relief figures for the northern western region showing 98,966 people on relief and 906,025 at month end. Outdoor relief fell by 59,642 while worn-out records suggest the year total surpasses earlier counts by about 3.1 percent.
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