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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1871
Page
1
An array of notes from Washington to Louisville details senators in New York travel and racehorses arriving for Memphis events, legal suits against public figures, staged military actions, smallpox outbreaks in Lowell, and a fatal balloon accident near Orange County. President Grant visits Chicago as cholera fears and arson fires affect crews and infrastructure across the nation.
Special dispatch outlines political turmoil as election day nears. Democrats split and demoralized, with factions failing to unite for victory. Letters from bishops and clergy discuss deposition, repentance, and efforts to heal divisions within the church and party.
New York October 2 The secret accounts reveal city payrolls with salaries paid to names where many never render service. A State Senator linked to a lucrative sinecure faces scrutiny as investigators seek prosecutions. Officials acknowledge inadequate display of criminality while calling for audits by the committee of Seventy. Democratic journals rebuke Republican tactics and warn of fraud.
Judge Barnard denied injunction against payment at endorsement by Andrew H Green Comptroller and blocked funds until Board clearance. Court warned of immediate arrests if attempts to flee and noted proceedings against those facing accusations. Political tension rose as Tammany sought to reorganize ranks amid rapid arrests and public scrutiny.
Columbus October 2 probate judge appointed judge of Monroe County rice W T Sin clair deceased conductors convention a delegation of conductors will leave here tonight to attend the annual meeting of the railroad conductors association at Chicago on Wednesday the planing mill fire loss by the burning of Hildreth Co s planing mill on Saturday night will exceed 10 000 the loss falls heavily on the firm but if their debtors settle up promptly and creditors do not push too hard the mill can be rebuilt and business resumed the loss is particularly felt by the workmen who in losing their tools have lost their all the origin of the fire is still a mystery and no sensible reason is given for it but for almost a special interposition the entire neighborhood would have been deproyed personal Hon Aaron F Perry left for home today a firm in this city has just closed a contract for supplying the authorities of the Georgia State Fair with 1200 worth of fireworks and a supply of hunting flags of all nations
The river is falling with 32 inches on unable to come over Portland bar. Albany is clear with 63 to 64 degrees mercury. Frosts in recent nights have harmed the tobacco crop in the state. The Monongahela River rose five inches since Saturday. Weather remains clear with temperatures around 64 degrees.
In Cork a clash escalated with a policeman wounded and three rioters arrested. An Italian bark named Aorrille sailed ashore during a gale. six crew survived, four died in rigging, and four drowned. The Mont Sinai burned at sea with no date provided.
Pari October 1 report notes German withdrawal in the Oise department. An appeal to Thiers is pressed for mitigation of a sentence on behalf of Rochefort and others amid ongoing wartime tensions.
Fragmentary OCR passage mentions Spain and Don Espartero with unclear phrases about enemies and army. No coherent event or names clearly identified for a complete summary.
Dispatches describe widespread anxiety over Queen Victoria’s health as royal officials and Prime Minister rush to Balmoral. Citizens recall King William IV’s sudden death and fear a crisis at court as the Prince of Wales and royal family face uncertain succession prospects.
In Washington October 2 Dennis Darden shot Jack McCarthy on Pennsylvania Avenue last August. McCarthy died from a personal quarrel. The trial ended with a verdict of not guilty after a brief jury deliberation. Judge Humphreys and the attorneys faced sharp criticism for their conduct.
The steamship Caspian departed from the European Pier Locust Point on Saturday at 7 o'clock in the evening for Liverpool. She carried ten steerage passengers and a cargo including 177 hhd tobacco 3 457 bales and bags 45 000 bushels of grain with 12 bushels from the West and 2400 bags of oil cake.
Gen Sheridan's party arrived at the Solomon River Friday evening, two days from Fort Hays. The march covered rugged country with timbered regions and strong water supply, though the text is partially garbled.
In New Brighton at Harriet Murray’s home, James Murray shot Wareham C. Grant during a card game. Grant, a reputed burglar, died at 7 this morning. Murray is held for murder trial after Grant’s death. President Grant to visit Pittsburgh Wednesday, including a depot reception and tours of factories.
General Ryan attempted to arrest C Bark at Clifton Canada under a New York warrant issued by the District Attorney. Bark argued protection from Clifton authorities who refused to surrender him.
Milling data from October shows flour steady and wheat firmer with two Milwaukee sales at 146 and 125 in Chicago at 145. Barley holds at 62c and corn trades higher as Western bids reach 65c with limited offers. Fragmentary notes mention a No 3 white quality in Wabash and unclear railroad or storage references.
TwotaNapolis reports the State Fair opened with fine weather and high attendance expected to continue. Big Tent meetings closed last night drawing thousands, to resume at a city church. The Clem trial headlines high interest as Abrams testifies, with expectations of a full confession yet to unfold.
Flowing gentlemen named as ushers for the Davidson Fountain unveiling are to meet at 7 0 o clock P M in the Board of Trade rooms on Wednesday the ath inst for arrangements to ensure efficient service. James Glenn, Cakims Reakiet, Gro. W. Jones listed.
Chicago reports fierce fires traced to Oconto Wisconsin while figures show losses around 327000. Wm French editor of the Lacon Statesman died October 30. Reverend M Gordon, noted United Presbyterian minister, died near St Louis on September 28 and will be buried at Monmouth.
During his progress through the provinces the King has collected fifty thousand pounds and received thirty thousand petitions.
Loxpor October 2 report says illegal Fenian bands sparked the Cork clash. Some suspects carried Snider rifles, alarming police. Violators dispersed after searches, with several Fenians arrested and weapons seized. Meantime, gales affected Continental travel and crops. Telegraphed lines failed. Helvetia, Austrian, Sarmat ian, Columbia and Darien ships called Moville. Newcastle labor talks unresolved.
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