24 Nov 1874
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1874
Page
1
The river stood at seven feet ten inches at noon, up one foot since morning, and river men fear further rise. Coal shipments hinge on another foot of water, with a few tons already able to go, but more is needed to resume full movement.
A partially legible note questions who is the editor of a work and hints at knowledge of a civic issue. It mentions a publisher and public interest in a list of items, but the text is garbled and lacks clear names, dates, or events.
The fragment mentions a November 24 time in Washington DC with reference to the North West region. Details are incomplete but indicate a local or national schedule or notice linked to Orrics and Trt Curer SiouaL Orricen.
Market notes from Burvalo dated November 24 describe dull, nominally unchanged conditions across commodities. Prices for whisky and corn fluctuate with unsettled cash activity, pork sales active in liberal volumes, and receipts of 208 brie noted alongside varied midling prices and mixed buyer-seller action.
Notice invites readers to return to Woods Theatre for the offer of Son Tess ne conced. The brief ad highlights a patron appeal and the venue name, indicating a performance listing in the periodical.
D. A. Davenport and Johan Gundry worked with Prosecuting Attorney Strong as part of the County Commissioners team over the past year. The Gideon Cadets will hold their full dress drill and inspection this evening at the Art Gallery Building in Washington Park.
At the Gret regular meeting of the C. S. last evening the following members were declared elected: ade PTen Morris, Correoponing degreta, Wm. C. Hawke, C. Bennett Treasurer, Xoventer Sree ialie.
In common pleas before Judge Barnet a receiver's fee was allowed for services in a rental dispute with a 61 claim and a ten percent request. The court held the receiver entitled to the fee and directed the rental case to proceed. Foreclosure of a mortgage action noted with defendants facing figures and partial payments. Before Judge Force, pleas of guilty entered in a separate matter involving the Work-house for 30 days and a charge prior to trial.
The County Court freed Matt. Stickler from imprisonment under the insolvent debtor law, with $900 in wealth cited. Charges include grand larceny, bond forfeiture, and a bench warrant. several estates were administered, including Bose and Herrilein. Court notes reference local incidents, guardianship, and criminal court outcomes from the period.
A scattered report describes a chimney fire near Coren street between Mayo and Jefferson, with delayed water because fear of aggravating the blaze. John Tayne is noted at a stone arch incident, while police pay and officer credit are discussed. Cows levied for law matters surface, with constables assisting as the tale unfolds.
Special Dispatch to the Daily Times reports the State Grange met in Annual Convention with nearly all counties represented. The morning session focused on representation and mileage, referred to a committee. Leaders say the aim is to improve members’ condition, with no political significance. A threatened strike is reportedly present but unresolved.
A brief dispatch lists river readings from several locations as of mid afternoon. Pier heights include 3 feet inches at Taloue-Whang Gowly, 15 inches at Parker's rising slowly, and Morgantown at 4 feet 6 inches falling. No definite coal shipment update available yet.
Nashville reports the reception committee case listing Grand Officers and Representatives to the General Grand Chapter of Masons. Names include Josiah H. Drummond G G H P Maine and John M. Price G H P Ohio with numerous proxies and attendees from states such as New York, California, Minnesota, Maryland, Wisconsin, Wyoming, Vermont, and more. A procession formed by Nashville Commandery No 1 escorted to Covens Hall. The Grand Chapter convenes at Masonic Temple with a planned address by General Grand High Priest.
Citcad November Board examined claims that one party inflated market values to extract damages and hinder payments under master contracts. The dispute involved alleged sales at inflated values to dodge due payments and dodge association rules. A special Board meeting, convened last evening, adjourned to this morning to decide next steps.
November 21 canvass completes late. only Congressional votes counted now by Legislature. First District Daniels leads Waite by 2 05, Second District Strait leads Cox by 221, Third District lead over Wilson by 2 248. Lee, attorney for E St Julien Cox, argues Lincoln and Monongalia counties should not be counted in Second District returns due to alleged irregularities.
New York reports a bondholders meeting where over 2000 in bonds was presented. A revolutionary committee was appointed to draft laws for the organization and submit them to bondholders. Taylor with Henry Clews property bond of 100000 with Butterfield and Phillips as sureties. One of the sinking coopers sentenced to two months and fined 250. The town strike persists as the steamer France uses skilled workers at old rates.
A fragment describes Spanish cattle guard troops at Fort St Hilaceo revolting from a coastal station near Puerto Delpadre. They seized a vessel and ordered its captain toward Key West or nearby islands under threat. The captain allegedly fled, ran aground, and sought aid from military quarters.
Four masked men forced entry to the Farm house of James Breed five miles from the city last evening. They tied Breed to a lounge and threatened him with fire in a bid to extract money. He denied having funds, and the robbers departed after taking between $30 and $40 and ransacking the premises.
Water breaches canal gates as Lake Erie rises six to seven feet in the harbor. The last night’s storm is described as one of the severest, causing ships and buildings under construction to suffer damage and lanterns to go dark.
The burglary trial resumed today as Whitley returned to court after an absence since Friday. The crowded room heard an argument summarizing yesterday’s events to refresh the jurors.
Reports from Bombay dated November 21 claim Yakoob Khan was jailed for attempting to surrender Herat to Persia. A later note from November 24 mentions dense fog in the city. Also, the Spanish steamship Nieves crew members were released following a consular protest over contraband of war for the Carlists.
A German named Johe Kaeck reportedly killed himself yesterday by cutting his pay with a razor. The act is attributed to pecuniary embarrassment, with Weging, W.A., noting the date as November 24. The report labels the death as self-inflicted.
A boy named George Taylor was bitten by a dog in Live Rock Arkansas. A peg row burglar after entering Mr Swift’s house last night was shot and killed. Four bodies recovered from the Empire wreck yesterday. Names include Mr Kealie Martin Rowe Street stewardess and two unknown men. An Arctic expedition reward of 10000 offered for recovery of emu. A western bound Memphis & List Rock train wreck killed the engineer. A Cincinnati tragedy left a young man and companion dead after a river misadventure. Bodies transported to Nashville for burial.
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