07 Oct 1874
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1874
Page
1
The remarks discuss high taxes and currency management relative to the constitutional standard. Figures show precious metals flows and specie exports from 1849 to 1867, suggesting a large unaccounted balance. Johnson closes by praising the Grange and is soon surrounded by supporters.
Special Dispatch reports from Washington DC on October 7 detailing an official Sumpter County Alabama inquiry into a reign of terror. The White League allegedly prevents Republican voting by intimidation, with armed bands roaming the countryside and threats against black and white voters.
Elizabeth Harter, described as a homeless tramp, is linked to horse theft amid a troubling tale of pursuit and manipulation. The narrative follows her meeting with a young man and a man named Bob who lured her toward a distant farm to steal a horse, with authorities identifying Harter in connection to a string of larcenies and noting her admission of stealing nine horses in her career.
At a noon meeting of the Committee on Smoke of the Board of Trade, a communication was presented and ordered filed. It thanks the Cincinnati Board of Trade for efforts to curb the nuisance arising from smoke and escaping chimney soot, signed by local sufferers including E Davin and others from Marion and surrounding areas.
Notice reports Dr W B Chapman gravely ill with bowel illness and fears he may not survive the day. The fragment also mentions Robert Allison Esquire who has been dan pas and was very
The wedding and surrounding celebrations unfolded grandly for Mrs A Minnie Maddex, daughter of William B Maddus, with prominent family and local attendees marking the union and community interest in the ceremony.
The Hon. Job Stevenson will address the gathering at the corner of Fourth and Mill streets on Friday evening. A large turnout is anticipated.
The United States Court under Judge Swing was in session this morning but transacted no business of importance.
The article describes Ana Williams, a colored woman at 84 East Sixth Street, caring for a white infant about two months old. Investigators noted the baby’s death as a coroner’s inquiry proceeds, with partial remarks about the child’s origin and a woman in a calico dress nearby.
Reporters find business dull as Hon Harry Ward registers at Clinton Hotel. Jim Fennessy buys a new hat, Bob Morton mocks it, and a counterfeit hat chase unfolds. A search warrant targets Mrs Anna Smith over missing clothing tied to a jewelry case, with $100 bond set for her arrest.
WwW Special to New York Republic reports O B donne of Marengo Alabama denying a card denying intimidation in Alabama and claiming more violence and lawlessness than ever seen. An extract from a Alabama citizen to a Republic representative discusses inquiry into sending a telegraphic inquiry and related costs.
River conditions update from multiple ports with dates October 7. Irregular readings show falling levels at PrIrTsscee and Evansville and rising levels at Louisville with several vessels listed including the City of Chester Belle of Memphis and Shinkle. Weather mostly cloudy cool with possible rain and channel blockages reported at Three-mile by Shinkle and Cherokee.
The column records firm and varied prices for flour and wheat, oats and oats futures, flour and oats markets, and other commodities with quotes such as No 3 white wheat at 1 11, amber men at 19, oats around 58 to 63 cents, and linseed oil at 76 cents. It notes steady or firmer sentiment in several items and mentions regional prices and market conditions from October 7.
In New York on October 7 Rev. William A. Bartlett and an ex governor poet and family arrived from an unidentified place seeking safety. The business partners at Moaster faced changes today. Remains of Mark Smith were brought in and taken to the Lotus Club rooms.
At a board of Trade meeting in Boston on October 6 the Executive Committee was authorized to appoint a committee to study tariff revision and simplify customs revenue collection. The group will gather information from trade interests and consider facilitating the transit of Canadian products through the port for export, and will confer with the Chamber of Commerce in New York.
A religious opening featured clergy from England and Canada. The choir led with a hymn as bishops and ministers entered, with Rev D and Rev James Elvede of Tren among officiants alongside Rev Dr archdeacon Balch land Rev Dr Eigeed Conee of Mont Rev W Hon Canon of Pasdrickton and Rev Dr Henry C Porter. Also present were Right Rev Dr Oxeden Bishop of Montreal and Rev Williaminson Whittingham Bishop of Maryland and Right Rev Dr Courtenay.
New York October 7 The fall meeting of the American Jockey Club continued with a 500 dollar first race. Eleven horses started Quito Preakness Ford Hoaxer Gre Red Bird Quito led to the three quarter pole Fadiadeen then won Grey Planet was second Bonaventure led entering the home stretch and was pressed winning Madge the race Bonaventure Vandelite finished third Time 1 45 Time 3 10
Detroit October 7 The Democratic Convention in the First District today nominated General A. B. Williams for Congress. Williams had been named for the same post a few days earlier by the party group in Detroit.
Avovera Georgia October 7 James Gerdes longtime newspaperman and prominent figure near the city dies at age sixty two. He was known for his public service and local involvement in community affairs. He leaves a widow and several children. Local officials plan to hold services and burial details to follow.
October market notes show oil quiet and firmer with refined prices around 12 cents and crude near 53 cents. Parker's Landing Market reports firmer and steadier trading, while Titusy region prices remain nominal at about $105 for refined goods.
Telegraphic items report the forty fourth semi annual Conference of Latter Day Saints began in Salt Lake City yesterday. A safe action has been granted in a case challenging a special property tax along red streets.
A man identified as Christian Kautzway was struck and killed by a Vapdalia train yesterday afternoon near Terre Haute Indiana. Authorities and witnesses report the accident occurred as the victim entered the crossing area, with no details of any contributing factors released.
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