25 Nov 1874
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1874
Page
1
An 18 year old Jasper, youngest of three sons, admits to a fatal fight with Christopher after an argument about a yard scuffle on a rainy night. He describes striking with a small knife, killing Christopher, while family members testify to a lack of emotion in the confession. The father and two other sons are jailed with the deceased.
A fragmentary filing notes alleged arrestee in an evening fire related case. Fragment cites a place and a date November 25 but many details are unreadable. Readers should consult the original page for precise names and actions.
The Royal Arch meeting adjourned after routine business and set a 6 A M session for welcoming the Light Templars Encampment from the United. speakers praised the visitors and city hosts for hospitality and friendship.
The notice outlines a weather forecast for the Lake Region and North City with chances of rain or snow. No specific dates or officials are clearly legible, but the region and general weather conditions are indicated.
Portable item from Louisville and Evansville wires, November 2 and 25, noting a goat at the Portland bar and molasses quantities. Reports mention steamboat affairs with half mast colors, gloom in steamboat circles, and the Star resuming Henderson trade duties. A death by inflammation of the bowels is recorded, with burial plans for a passenger.
A Daily Times dispatch from Indianapolis reports 50 to 60 gentlemen meeting to form a National party based on the National currency. Leaders include Morace Day New York Alexander Campbell Winds Connecticut and L A Wood Kentucky with James Buchanap elected press. A national meeting may be held in Cleveland in March or April to decide on a presidential candidate.
Special Dispatch outlines the annual Central Lunatic Asylum construction report. Frost damage repaired at contractors’ cost. water tower rebuilt. extensive brickwork and iron work completed. painting and carpentry rebid to Beaver & Butts for 13 965 dollars. Water tower rebuilt at 12 00, heating and ventilation piping awarded to Walworth for 65 500 dollars. Total year expenditures 30 723 dollars. since current commissioners took office 241 365 dollars spent, treasury balance 69 117 dollars. Projected need 480 000 dollars more for next year. revenue from asylum year 1 511 dollars. farm upkeep 8 9 dollars. Treasury reports general receipts 5 585 041.66 and disbursements 5 073 104.17. Bond securities total 1 294 075 dollars across notes, bonds. Boesel Railroad bonds cancelled total 5 220 144 dollars. County drafts 1 430 000 dollars. Social season centerpiece was a reception at W B Brooks residence honoring his son.
Reports from New York Chicago and St Louis show mixed grain moves with Wheat firm or steady, Corn generally around 72 to 108 cents, Oats subdued, Barley weak, Flour steady, Pork and Lard prices firm, Cotton in quiet trade, Whisky steady, and receipts modest. Prices listed for No. 1 White Michigan Wheat 107% to 108, No. 2 Red Winter 107%, Corn around 72 cents, Oats around 66-70 cents, Barley about 1.40. Overall market activity subdued with midweek settling and regional variations in futures and cash bids.
Market notes from Titusville and Philadelphia indicate firm crude prices and quiet activity. Titusville quoted at 7.5, Philadelphia crude at 4, refined at 1. United States market tone remains steady with limited price movement and subdued trading overall.
Special dispatch notes receipts have fallen recently but demand remains active. Packers pay 736 to 775 and 780 for sales, with season receipts about 141 thousand dollars, killings up to last evening at 13.4 thousand.
The article stresses counting as the core skill in billiards. It highlights learning to count accurately to gain competitive advantage and win matches. It frames counting as foundational before broader tactics.
Special Dispatch to the Daily Times from Memrut reports a hostile editorial attacking election officials and promising to kill listed targets across Louisiana. The piece laments defeat by political enemies while glorifying violence, amid mentions of cold weather and disaster relief. Also notes a shooting in White County Arkansas and a fatal wounding in Lincoln County Arkansas.
A report from November 2 claims Governor Garland of Arkansas sparked presidential interference to arrest Smith. The President reportedly will let Congress settle the dispute. Alabama reports Senator Goldthwaite plans resignation for health. About twenty Democrats seek Clerk posts, promising a lively race. Western Democrats hint on a Western choice for Speaker. Mallett returns from New York amid a lucrative partnership offer in manufacturing. Bristow backs Badlett to lead the south wing of the new stock PED meet.
November reports list multiple coal shipments for Cincinnati including Joe Walton and Abe McDonald along with 1 547,000 bushels total. Vessel accidents near Glass House and Sawmill Island leave barges sunk and repairs required. ore stack on Hay's bar sinks, two vessels released.
A German named Ernst Kramer, an architect and painter aged forty eight, unemployed, tied a linen cloth to a tree on a riverbank hill and hanged himself, his body found with head down the slope. He had no family and was well educated in Germany.
The report notes Mayor Lilvemeyer of Tuscumbia seeks funds from New York readers to bail houses for destitute residents amid ongoing strikes. He states there is no appropriation and invites subscriptions, while the Coopers Union No. 2 plans a cooperative shop. Professor Goneny Price opened a lecture series on Metallic and Paper Currency to a business-minded audience.
In Portland on November 25 the York Mills Company reports that machinery failures halted two mills. The outages force temporary closure until January, leaving about three hundred workers unemployed while other mills resume full operation.
A blaze at Dickson's mill and elevator last night burned barley and barley crops totaling about 0.004 bushels and 25 000 bushels of corn. The losses include property valued at 50 000 dollars and 16 000 dollars insured, with total insured coverage around 10 900 dollars.
A minor earthquake tremor was reported in Boytos on November 25 with the vibration seen from west to east and felt briefly by residents near Ne Fee. No damage reported and authorities say it was a slight seismic event.
Fragmentary OCR notes report arrivals including Steuw hins-Periere Servia and Dea from New York and Cirenseian from Montreal. A steam barge Neptune is described as totally destroyed by Ste st East Saginaw. Several garbled names and numbers appear with no clear dates beyond November 25.
A notice reports a Tron Men meeting at Wim. Means Esq office Friday at 12 30 P M with action to address preparations for the Centennial Exposition. Justice system items include Charles Pficer arraignment for nuisance dumping night soil. case dismissed as evidence deemed insufficient. Avondale amusements announce amateur theater at Avon Hall featuring The Irish Lion and Lean of old Lover with a concluding dance. Board of City Improvements clerk Mr Lewis G Bernard praised for his handling of the books inquiry. Ohio River navigation interests involve Wait Means and Hon Samls Huet noted in street conversations. Union Bridge Company dissolves following act of April 20 1874. funds division to five counties outlined with Clermont County receiving portion.
Members of Vagle and Mill Creek Lodges I O O F gathered in Cumminsville for a traditional reunion with social festivities. Nagle members visited to reciprocate last year’s Mill Creek visit as Past Grand Hendricks led the reception with Van Dyke responding, songs, and ritual. The gathering adjourned to Van Wyck's restaurant for an elegant spread, toasts, and continued merriment into the evening.
The rehearsal drew a full chorus of about fifty, with strong soloists who earned applause. The annual opera is set for the 16th with plans for a notable home talent production led by Professor Nembach and starring the famous Cin-Dephestra, promising a pleasant surprise.
A whimsical tale from a Daily Times reporter describes turkeys climbing apple trees to drop fruit for the flock, an odd premonition that the birds will be sacrificed for Thanksgiving. It notes the plight of poorer Democrats unable to buy turkeys and ponders charitable remedy.
The Lehigh Valley pip iron men resolved to cut consumption. a committee was appointed to vend and a meeting of all national pipe iron manufacturers was set for December 10. Police Justice Clinton and others sued for destruction of property at Ham’s Salt Lake City house, abating a nuisance.
The third edition notes the safe burglary trial resumes with Mr Kiddle concluding his argument on day three as Judge Humphreys plans to charge the jury this afternoon. It also lists appointments including a new Internal Revenue Storekeeper for the First District and Gangers for Second Tennessee and Sixth Kentucky Districts. Government deliberations discuss Indian service and army appropriations, with Bishop Hare reporting peaceable Sioux Tadians. England reports a rhinoceros goring two keepers, a libel case dismissal against Dr Kenealy, Arthur Orton as a witness, and Count Von Arnim’s imprisonment relaxed in Berlin.
Judge Barrett refused bail for Coroner Croker amid murder allegations tied to election day activity. Sigmund Schwab, first Liquer Dealers Association member convicted of selling without license, received 50 days in City Prison and a $200 fine. Court warned dealers that continued resistance would bring full penalties. this marked the Excise Board’s first criminal prosecution in twenty two years.
A Washington dispatch reports Col. K. McClure will assume editorial management of Forney's journal on January 1. Cal Forney retains a large stake but retires from editorial duties and will stay abroad. He says the Prow will not influence its political course, promising independence.
Nashville Tennessee November meeting of the General Grand Chapter convened with A M Grand officers and representatives. Reports from committees include finance showing a balance and various appointments. Invitations to notable members and standing committees announced, with detailed lists of officers from multiple states.
The schooner Selkirk from Green Bay for Bu Aaio was picked up this morning by a tug about fifteen miles from Erie and towed into port. A gale last night ripped sails, stove in the cabin, damaged steering, and swept away the deck load and small boat. No lives were lost.
A monthly Scranton coal auction in New York today sold several thousand tons. Prices ranged from five dollars to about six dollars for different coal grades and uses, with figures reflecting steamboat, grate, stove, and other applications.
The Miller Association of Illinois announces its annual meeting in this city on Wednesday in December. The gathering, led by EpuineeTeLD of Ilinois, is set to discuss industry matters and organizational plans.
The report lists total coal shipments across ports including fort eight steamers and 245 cargo boats, with 1 431.00 bushels of coal and coke. Cincinnati shows 20 steamers and 5 665 000 bushels. Arkansas passage notes 400 in currency for cost expenses as a special order for today.
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