05 Oct 1871
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1871
Page
1
Odd amalgam of reports: Clyde shipwrights locked out to send Pouger Quertier to Berlin for final ratification of a custom treaty, bids in Miami struggle. a depositor loses 645 dollars. siege era references. political riots, indictments, and police corruption claims mix with railroad board elections and legal cases.
Fragmentary OCR text from Cincinnati Thursday evening issue shows stray markings and unclear data. No discernible event, person, or organization is readable to establish a coherent news item or outcome for a summary.
A damaged excerpt describes Democratic Convention coverage and lack of funds to raise capabilities. A dispatch notes efforts to organize a ticket and mentions communications to involved parties. Details are incomplete, with several fragmented phrases about events and timing.
The Convention reassembles at 8 10 PM to discuss publicity of accounts and to define by law the powers of counties to create and levy taxes. It denounces abuses in federal agencies and endorses the constitutional amendment while pledging loyalty to Democratic doctrine and recalling Francis Kernan and Wa DeWitt. Nominations were scheduled for the next day at 10 AM.
Fragmentary dispatches describe a fatal explosion causing multiple deaths and injuries. The incident is linked to a ship crew's arrival near Goa, with details remaining unclear as reports from October 5 are incomplete.
Special dispatch reports US politics with a Texas victory forecast for the Republican ticket led by Clark, and a close Democratic contest with Conner. New York Republicans claim statewide carry aided by Tamany influence, while Democrats project a narrow win. War Department notes Mormon arms stockpiled to defend Brigham Young if jailed.
A fire at A. C. Feaner’s stable behind his home on Jane Street near Fifth at 1:45 PM caused about 2000 dollars in damage with little insurance. The blaze threatened Feaner’s residence until the Hilly Water Works fire fighters contained it. The origin remains unknown.
The report notes a proposed reshuffle to form a new Cabinet with a leading figure who will head the administration. It mentions invitations to a Senor to join and help construct the administration while remaining at the helm. The text implies this is not certain.
A Paris report says France plans to issue treasury bonds as officials seek to ease strains from Franco German discussions. The emperor of Brazil is to visit Paris in December, while two convicted Communists have escaped from Versailles.
A group forms to encourage higher tobacco cultivation, promote production, and push for tax reductions. The committee plans actions to influence policy and bolster the industry’s growth through coordinated efforts.
Special dispatch from Cuicano notes a meeting of the Railroad Conductors Association with receipts of 159,105 dollars and expenditures of 147,326 dollars. Three hundred delegates attended. Grand Lodge of Illinois F and A officers were installed including John W Aguirer as Grand Chaplain J G Whitney as Grand Marshal H W Dyer as Grand Standard Bearer and other officers.
An OCR fragment outlines a labor reform convention in Massachusetts. It mentions formal ballots for Governor and Lieutenant Governor, names unclear candidates, and references to principal minds and inclusive education. The text is garbled with many missing words and misread names.
In Columbus, Governor Hayes issues a commission to W. H. Frasier as Judge of the Common Pleas Court for the first sub division of the Eighth Judicial District, replacing M. M. Granger who has resigned. Political meetings noted.
A dispatch notes that coverage of Rev. John A. Gray remains cumulative with no new developments. The statement emphasizes that nothing new has emerged beyond prior summaries and linked items.
The convention reassembled with Craik in the chair as the president announced the composition of several standing committees.
October market notes indicate flour steady in daily trade and unchanged overall. Corn weak at 65 cents, oats offered at 45 arrive, grains nominally steady, freights unchanged. Perforr October dull and 2 3e lower with extra at 155, No 1 at 150, Treadwell 149, oats 45 46, No 60 64c. Oats, 2 white, dull and lower. state and western cited. market remnants show varied price signals.
The report notes the Sixth Timois District records a death by own action linked to Customs duties. It states a Chicago Custom House payment during September is noted as three times the amount of the same period last year.
In the Police Court E L Quinton and Charles Colter were tried for assault on America a colored cook employed by Lew Boman. They had previously beaten him on Vine Street near Third and were convicted with a $50 fine and costs each. Discharged. Maj Blackburn sought discharge for Smith in a manslaughter case. motion granted. Smith left the court in good spirits.
Amid heated debate, speakers refer to the Convention's actions, accusing certain delegates of secrecy and questioning legitimacy. Charles O'Conor reads remarks condemning hidden influence and demanding judicial inquiry into claims of corrupt power and manipulated ballots. The meeting discusses the New York political fray and the conduct of party leaders.
In Hartford today Mrs Beecher Hooker was elected President for the ensuring year. Attendance was sparse. Resolutions urged the advocates of woman suffrage to vote only for those who support the cause.
Special dispatch from Sypranarouis October 5 reports enormous crowds in Indianapolis as the Fellowstone Expedition arrives. The city overflows with strangers and reporters struggle through the fair grounds where committees work amid delays and broken country travel challenges.
In Baltimore on October 4 Rev James Craik presided after delegates list read and a committee to organize was appointed. The House of Bishops sent a message. English bishops and clergy planned to attend the noon session tomorrow. The convention adjourned to 10 o'clock tomorrow.
Louisville reports the river stationary at 34 inches on Portland bar and 22 inches at French Island with several steamers on shortened runs from Cincinnati and Evansville. The Leclaire departs for Evansville this evening as business remains dull and clear weather continues with 68 to 74 mercury.
The Democratic State Convention in Rochester discussed a motion to substitute the word state for city in a formal resolution. Reform delegation members from Newsae and Ottendorfer supported the change while New York was noted as opposing, with only four or five votes against.
A large audience gathered for a Barom Baptist Association service led by the Moderator who announced a fundraising total of 1,170 dollars after two hours of offerings. Dedication and convention closings are planned for this afternoon with hopes to settle remaining debt.
The text notes fluctuations in diamond and precious metal finds, with many people involved in mining near localities. It warns that increasing finds could lower gemstone values during the war, while suggesting broader speculation and digging activity across areas.
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