02 Oct 1872
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1872
Page
1
In Cleveland last night a small audience heard Janzs G. Buaisz and Horace Gasener discuss the Credit Mobilier affair. Remarks were sharply contested by Dorrix and Brame, with Brame noting limited attendance and critics labeling the Cincinnati Enquirer a democracy scandal monger.
A Greeleyite urges wide Republican circulation of a candidate’s stump speech. It notes that Heroes speeches circulated in Pittsburgh and that Republicans already publish much of the orator’s views. The piece criticizes veteran soldiers and references Pittsburg race events and February dates.
Questal Dispatch notes a small attendance at the Straight Out Democracy convention in Cleveland this afternoon led by General J Geiger who will speak on dustion. The Haneelmann Commande band performed a street parade. Certifications filed include Cleve Rabber Company with $300,000 capital, Lima Board of Trade, and Lake and Elyria Railway with terminal River and Elyria in Lorain County with $150,000 capital.
A political brief from New York dated October 2 reports a Giraight-Out Demo convention in the city. Officials indicate a larger convention will be held tomorrow in Albany as the party lines up potential actions.
In New York on October 2, the Reform party held a special meeting of the Democrats General Committee at Tammany Hall last night, when a number of members were excluded.
Hon W B Jones Republican Elector for the Fourth Alabama District warns in a letter dated October 2 that republican meetings are broken up and speakers fired at in eastern Alabama. He cites Ku Klux activity and threats against Grant supporters and colored men, urging a fair vote and claiming Alabama will back General Grant by a large margin.
A morning train from Leapon to Edinbergh collided near Kirtle Bridge with a freight train at high speed, causing instant deaths and many injuries. Some victims may die, and officials fear more fatalities. The Goette announces Lord Hatherly's resignation as Chancellorship. George Jessel praises the ballot law and notes peace with Geneva award to be paid within a year without tax hikes.
Germany reports that time to choose German or French citizenship for Alsace and Lorraine has expired. About 1,200 people fled to French territory on Sunday as rail lines into France struggled to handle the exodus. French papers mourned the event.
Washington dispatch reports Mori the Japanese minister describes the reactionary movement as older leaders resisting progress by the young in public affairs. He hopes the halt on funds for two vessels in New York is only temporary and will be resolved soon.
New York report notes the NRA progress toward final hearing on civil suits against Tweed and others. The decision rendered yesterday at Binghamton shapes whether the plaintiffs can sue in the cases before the Court, with trials expected to move to Albany if the court affirms.
A Cleveland dispatch recounts Senator Henry Wilson defending himself against charges tied to Credit Mobilier stock. He asserts he never owned stock or profits, calls the accusations a farce, and details his Maine campaign finances and committee disbursements. The text cites a Tribune attack as a key driver of the controversy and defamation.
scattered fragments report rinderpest appearing in counties and towns including Desceped Teen and Belgie with local meetings in Kurtztown and Osceola. other items mention a bankruptcy case of McNeal Coal and Iron, libel suit by Gov Beott against the New York Tribune, a boiler explosion in Neweatown injuring several, a court martial in New York, and the Pope naming Father Vaughan in Selford.
In a Washington communication to Hon. John Coburn Indianapolis, the Treasury clarifies conflicting figures on the U S public debt as of July 1 1869. It explains misaligned principal totals between the Finance Report 1869 and the July 1 1869 debt statement, cites bonds issued to Pacific Railroad Companies, and details how accrued interest and various redemptions cause variances. It also notes that certain items were not deducted from the debt before the statement’s compilation and provides the path to harmonize the figures.
The Butler County Fair opened with all departments listing tall totals in livestock and agricultural exhibits. City Council met. police oversight for the fair listed several daytime special officers. various street works and hydrant plans were approved, including paving and curbing bids and a new mill street project.
Reported events include a plan to invite Hon. Geo Pencheron and Hon. Fred Has tearck to address the late city with expenses of Horace Greeley’s reception in Covington around $150. a bill opposed at the council meeting. A constable arrests Chris Rice for counterfeit $10 charges to be tried before Esquires Tebbs and Manson. Election results among Grant and Wilson Guards list officers for Companies B and C. A man, Robert Showers of Elizabethtown, vanished with his daughter after stopping at the Gidea House. he later died in Cincinnati after illness. burial slated in Elizabethtown.
The Oriole Bins announce Thursday evans at the Second Presbyterian Church with comic songs in costume. Librarian Hageon of the Fellows Library received a gold headed cane from Mystic Brotherhood members. A fire in York Street bakery damaged the building and destroyed $1200 worth of flour and supplies. Two Cincinnati youths, James Smith and John Henry Brand, were jailed on ropes theft charges after prior offenses.
Dispatches describe a late London and Edinburgh passenger train running at a furious pace to make up time. The disaster occurred not far from Carlisle, Cumberland County. A train has been sent from Carlisle to transport the dead and wounded.
A dispatch reports a hand book of election fraud circulating in the state with details on ballot stuffing. Republicans are urged to stay vigilant as Democrats allegedly import voters from Kentucky. Secretary Boutwell travels with Butler and others to Evansville and Terre Haute, while the State Fair runs to strong attendance amid favorable weather.
In Bluffton last evening Hon J P C Shanks Republican and J Enos Neff Democrat spoke in a joint discussion on key issues. Both sides claimed victory as supporters paraded with torches. A Democratic official boasted plans to secure Hendricks win by fraud.
Secretary Fish stated no official information had been received about the reported disbeal of General Horace Capron and E Pershing Smith from positions called by the Japanese government. The story is not credited and is believed to be a canard.
The Biennial investigation in New York resumes amid unclear purchases totaling about 3,165,100 dollars. Details show allocations around three million and transfers near 111.49 to 119.25. The Rienville fire probe also continues with updates from witnesses and officials.
The Rhode Island Republican convention met to renominate Bert T. Eames for president of the party ticket. Delegates from the district participated as electors and reaffirmed party leadership.
The Illinois Grand of Masons holds a meeting in October at Curiaco. The master is James A., with Dr. George Mourda as Deputy and Jeneh Botvins of Quincy serving as Senior Enter Grand Warden.
In the regular monthly session at Woodburn’s council hall, with Jacob H. Clemmer acting as mayor in his absence, the minutes were read and approved. The council passed an ordinance to regulate construction of a plank sidewalk on the Montgomery road from Woodburn Avenue to the village north line, and adopted a resolution approving the work, then adjourned.
The piece discusses substituting turtle meat for beef in England, noting turtle's abundance in the Americas and potential for canning or shipping from South America. It suggests transport and processing could make turtle a cheap, popular daily food, with the Amazon’s eggs and oil as key sources.
The Heston Journal outlines Henry Dawes late Springfield speech focusing on Grant’s presidency, economy, and civil rights. Dawes emphasizes Liberal warnings against Democrats returning to power, cites reform gaps in the Cincinnati platform, and urges wide dissemination of the address.
The Co Gazette notes a 15 feet long, 25 000 pound cannon cast in the early 16th century under Richard of Greiffenklan. Found by the French in 1799 at Ehrenbreitstein, carried to Metz, then moved to Porie and now in the Museum of Artillery. An engraving accompanies the misprint Cast Gossmich 1528.
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