05 Oct 1875
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1875
Page
1
A fragmented Reuters-like line suggests Vanderbilt University in Nashville delivered a prince line related to the Two Orphans from a work by Yee Palmer. The readable text is garbled but indicates a scholarly or literary context involving authors and institutions.
In Circleville Ohio a public debate features General Woodford of New York and General Ewing of Ohio. The exchange centers on greenbacks versus gold as the path to reducing the national debt. Woodford’s rebuttal follows Ewing’s assertions, and the crowd, split yet engaged, asks how the battle will tilt in the upcoming October election amid strong local farming support.
In Columbus a broad discussion centers on campaign financing and party strategy with named figures Allen Cary Hant Pendleton Reese and Tom Ewing cited. The remarks reflect internal debates among Democratic factions and their view of hard money policies.
Correspondence from Cincinnati notes a pause in political talk as no news dominates the day. Observers anticipate tight races, with Putnam and Allen figures debated. several Liberal and Republican loyalties shift, and overall sentiment favors Republicans ahead of the upcoming election.
The writer argues many Central Ohio Democrats are shifting to hard money and opposing inflation, pledging to vote Republican. It cites A. G. Thurman and others as hard money, laments the inflation faction, and predicts the third party of honest convictions will tilt the election toward Republicans. The piece lampoons inflationist rhetoric, recalls Governor Allen’s age, and ends with a tale about Ewing and a joke at Shawnee before closing with travel plans to Galion and Youngstown.
A New York Tribune commentary notes 150,000 reserve soldiers must shave beards before training, lamenting the loss of personal pride and beauty while praising France's wit. It likens beard removal to disfigurement for sham warfare and questions rulers' judgment amid looming conflict.
A German soldier sneezes or blows his nose in a way deemed uncivilized by locals in Lorraine. A woman in the road protests with mock indignation about pocket handkerchiefs. She is fined five thalers, and the crowd then donates five more to cover the penalty, in a satirical episode about local sympathies.
October 5 report states Krew arrested at Pembroke for the murder of Largmade. A mob besieges the station house at Suncook where he is confined. The head of the murdered girl was found about ten yards from the body’s location.
Special dispatch from Hamilton Ohio states the Rafer trial has begun with State arguments led by Assistant Prosecutor C Baker. Adam Foster, accused of murdering Henry Schweitzer at Amanda, appeared in Hamilton after an early train. Bail set at five thousand dollars, fellow defendants Ball and Bergan each held on one thousand. Crowds along the route suggested potential trouble. Butler County Fair opened, rain dampening attendance.
Special Dispatch reports Joseph M Case of Worthington, in this county, traveled to Columbia to see a show and meet a confidence man named Michael Rinehardt. After drinking beer they shared a bed at a hotel and Case awoke to find his clothes gone, a chabby suit left, and $18 plus a $40 watch missing, later found at a pawnshop. General Woodford is in the city today and will travel to Galion to meet General Ewing this evening.
Chillicothe hosts a social gala in honor of the Gaylord Light Guards from Portsmouth. Campbell Light Guards greet them with a morning arrival, a steep street parade planned for the afternoon, and a banquet plus ball at the Emmitt House in the evening.
Reports from Friar's Point Mississippi describe civil unrest after a white patrol arrived for arms and assistance. Brown the colored sheriff alleged to have bought ammunition for reelection. A political gathering ended with threats and a plan to muster routes at night. Local tension centers on post meeting statements and potential clashes.
A Times special from Shanghai reports a de cree appears in Pekin against government chiefs as foreign ministers and ministers debate policy. In Belgrade, Prince Milan informs the Skupochtijne that ministers pursued an independent policy near conspiracy, with a new ministry not yet formed.
Special Dispatch notes a quiet market with refined and crude oils variably priced. Parker's Market shows quiet activity with nominal shipments, Tideoute Market steady at about 1.52 dollars, and various regional quotations listed in terse, uncertain terms.
Market report shows Wheat futures higher and irregular with No 2 and No 3 grades at varied prices. Receipts total 177,700 bushels of wheat with 187,000 oats and other grains quiet. cottons steady, burley tobacco and flour conditions mixed.
A major Quaker Yearly Meeting drew thousands on a sunny Sunday with outdoor gatherings near the meetinghouse. Speakers from Philadelphia New York and Ohio addressed crowds in the meeting house and adjacent shops while business sessions discussed Earlham College debt and religious work.
A two day reunion of Northern Indiana soldiers began in Fort Wayne with a large turnout. The Myers Cadet Choir and Band from Toledo, the Van Wert Artillery, and Logansport Grays and Band performed among notable groups. The program included a march to the Fair Grounds, an arena program with music and welcomes by Dr. Stone and B C Bell, and a keynote by Senator Olive F Morton. A grand masquerade bee at the rink followed the events.
Special Dispatch reports the Supreme Court issued an alternate writ of mandamus directing Joseph Humphreys Hamilton County Auditor to answer and show cause in the matter of the City of Cincinnati versus Humphreys. The writ awaits filing and the case will be heard soon.
Report outlines alleged fraud and corruption in state contracting. It cites unnamed officials and contractors, claiming payments over 185000 dollars for work under a contract valued at 44400 dollars. Inspections and commissioners from both legislative branches are implicated in steering the fraudulent scheme.
RIcHMaxXD Virginia October 5 A bill of foreclosure on the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad first mortgage was filed yesterday in the United States Circuit Court for this geographic area. An index bill was noted in court records.
In New York on October 5 Agee won era while Josie B. tied a prior time before Lloyds asteroid colt Time. The Hunter stakes for three year old fillies covered one mile and ended with Aftewn Teaghe ahead of Mattie A. Giver in a tight finish, Time.
Fragmentary notice shows Eben Lee Cine appointed to the Eleventh District of Dinos and references Wastineros and October 55. Taylor and Kentucky links appear, with assignments indicated for In-Dictri of & Kentucky.
Liverpool October 5 reports steamer Manhence, which sailed September 30 for New York, has returned due to a broken anchor deck.
Mr Daniel Hannon aged 51 of Hannon Lyons firm dropped dead at his home 48 East Sixth street about noon after months of illness. The scene at the residence was heartrending as wife and children lamented. he was respected as an honest ex Councilman and devoted husband and father.
A midday clash on Fourth Street near the Chamber of Commerce involved J C Fiedeldey and Samuel Wander a butcher and Alderfin delegate. A heated exchange led to a knockout blow and a brief street scuffle before friends separated them. Neither party was badly hurt. Wander withdrew east, Fiedeldey west, with the incident creating a temporary urban stir.
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