06 Oct 1874
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1874
Page
1
A damaged dispatch from Washington notes a letter received at the post office about warrants against an individual named Nad Tan vay te ny and mentions risks to the poor and colored to save their share. The dated letter reads from the woods and references Gea ity, Alabama.
Fragments suggest a denial of Emper Willig visiting Romie, plus rumors about the Duke of Northumberland becoming Roman Catholic. Also notes that Old Catholics have thirty five congregations in the Jura. Mentions Bryan Waller Procter and Vienna references with disjointed phrases.
Special Dispatch reports scrutiny of penitentiary finances after Democratic reform claims of low costs. Auditor records show five months ending October with $73 057 20 receipts and $72 604 29 disbursements, suggesting over four tens of thousands more than stated. Accusations note large meat provisions and stock carried into treasury, challenging claimed 11 cent per day subsistence.
A morning blaze on Main Street gutted the Meyer Brothers furniture storeroom and adjoining shop, flooding and ruining stock at Nathan Gross clothing and a millinery outlet. Meyer Brothers stock valued at 22,000 while others insured for 9,500 and 25,000 respectively. A boy lighting a turpentine lamp started the fire. total loss expected to far exceed insured amounts.
From St Louis October 6 details of General Miles Indian Expedition report heavy rains delay supplies and movements toward the Staked Plains. General Davidson with nine regiments joins Miles distant from Wachita and the North Fork as a massacre flags the murder of three men and a woman by Indians with several others missing along the southwestern frontier.
On October 6 New Ongaxs reports two fatalities from a tow boat incident. Mate Clemens drowned when Equa ne three el pulled downstream. Custom-house officer Morgan fell from the same boat ten miles from the city and also drowned. The Democratic Conservative State Central Committee named seven to draft an address on the compromise conference agreement.
New York on October 6 1900s reports the first meeting of the Church Congress in the United States begun this morning at a Ha foly venue with officials clergy and Rev Dr Washire Wm R Penetise D Wildes of New York among attendees.
A fragmented report notes a formal reception with To Eve and the mayor in attendance and a daytime event involving a boat or water-related ceremony. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
A broker named H. B. Patterson has failed, with the incident announced in New York on October 6. The note communicates the broker’s failure and flags possible consequences for clients and markets.
River conditions show 2 feet 9 inches of water with no arrivals forenoon as stockholders of the Brownsville Packet line request board action. Directors listed include Cousin Eo, Weedensd Car Cherie, Speer, Hogg, Holmes, Whittaker of Stockdale, and Wa Adame arrive from St Louis. event at Barnem's Hippodrome Grounds features a balloon ascent.
Additional Markets New Orleans October 6 to 11 30 A M Prices show Bran inactive at 1174 120. Sugar forms and meat prices listed with bacon nominal shoulders 10e clear rib 15 40. Lard scarce and firm. Pork receipts 750 bales 56 hams 50. Cotton quiet with 4 512 bales received.
October reports from Pittseena indicate gains in oil market values with refining prices for bulk sales noted. Parkers Landing Finn shows upward cadence while oil city firms move at 102 and refined at 125 cents.
The Board of Trade Committee, which has studied methods to prevent smoke, will meet tomorrow morning to hear the investigations and findings of its review.
All Cincinnati women urged to join the Centennial’s Women’s Department meeting with manager Mrs E D Gillespie. Gather at the Y M C A rooms on Sixth Street corner, at two o clock.
The Board of Control rejected several bills today arguing the Courthouse Superintendent lacked authorization to incur the debts. Items include J. A. Rothier & Co pint, turpentine and related supplies totaling $243.73, Candie and other small charges, Peat pea and soap $5, Pactek Flinn carpenter for 31 days $93.00, and Thus Parker painting and glazing totaling $291.00.
A criticism questions Springmeyer, assistant street commissioner and sheriff candidate, for gravel shortfall on the Milton street project where ten inches were specified. The city faces a lawsuit over the contract breach, with Springmeyer blamed for supervising the work.
The new engine, begun by Charles Kil gour’s works and finished by the city, was tested fully at noon. It drew water from the river, pumped through a 24 inch pipe into a one inch main, and sent it nearly three quarters of a mile to the Garden of Eden reservoir in eight minutes. The test surpassed all prior expectations and confirms the engine’s reliability.
Two impostors pose as feather bed traders promising to replace old feathers with new at no charge and leave five dollars as a supposed guarantee. They claim a Canada shipment orders and travel by wagon to trap credulous farmers’ wives engaged in bedding manufacture. The ruse nets few feathers and the con men vanish with the wagons.
Washington dispatch describes Blaine on a Western tour amid contention over backing Grant for president. The report notes a candidate’s reelection bid and mentions scrutiny of funds claimed as legal fees. Dick is criticized for arrogance with limited strengths beyond appearance. The District Investigation Committee weighs the payments tied to a contract and street-pay allegations.
A fragmented exchange from the Cincinnati Enquirer and an advertiser response centers on the question of establishing a Democratic party in the city. The dialogue hints at critiques of leadership and platform, with callers weighing what constitutes proper representation and competence in local politics.
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