24 Nov 1869
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1869
Page
1
A fragment from the Baila Times discusses emigration and the role of women in cooperative housekeeping. It cites a London letter praising domestic work setups in Boston, detailing a kitchen for many families, sewing machines, and washing facilities, while reflecting on poverty and gender roles.
The piece surveys sleeping car life on rail journeys with varied passengers from seasoned businessmen to first timers. It then shifts to Syracuse and the Cardiff Giant spectacle, noting crowds, money offered, local reactions, and the broader regional interest, alongside brief local anecdotes and a death notice for Hon. John Butterfield.
The writer reports weather shifts from clear and cold to warmer and cloudy, notes river levels and freights, and describes winter layups of boats above the city. It details bridge construction plans with caisson and pier measurements, and mentions the Ernest Institute and its aims to promote American law and civic education through lectures and publications. The piece also includes commentary on German sections and press coverage of the Institute.
The text mixes remarks about the Ernest Institute founders dedicating time to law and service with scattered snippets on a billiards figure, a dangerous nitrous gas incident, murder confession, a coach ride, and stray quotes. It reads like a garbled collage of personalities, places, and events from diverse sources.
Various brief notes report Delano in Savannah and Grinnell planning resignation, Cuban army size and terror, Alaska delegates, Georgia fair flag incident, ships and wrecks, gold finds, New York arts moves, rogue lord, subsidies, senators, Treasury costs, post office robberies, Suez neutrality, reciprocity treaty opposition, bank currency tax, Cuban executions, and President Grant's proclamation on trade duties.
The official returns report Nelson beating Sigel for Secretary of State by 20 253 votes and Allen over Greeley for Controller by 25 691. The Democratic majority is smaller than expected with a turnout down about 25 percent from last year. Reports from the South note optimism for a brighter era, while political figures trade accusations and anecdotal tales of mischief and religious triumphs.
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