12 Oct 1874
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1874
Page
1
Fragment notes an incident involving a person named Ehlers and a firm Ehiers and Baacd with a violent act described as the individual shooting himself in the head. Details are incomplete and names appear garbled.
A fragmented report notes election judges in Petersburg advocate for reforms tied to a statewide prohibition policy. The piece hints at regional interest in shaping electoral processes and suggests broader political engagement across the interior of the state.
An Aberdare coal mine accident caused a death by falling into a shaft when a cage car activated. Investigators note direct safety violations as workers recount failed safeguards and the only remedy was stronger enforcement and proper cage operation to prevent similar incidents.
The fragmentary text lists diverse figures and claims from various places and times, including counts of newspapers in Iowa and Sweden, dimensions of a ship or ark, numbers of ministers in Austria, and railcar and locomotive totals. It weaves incomplete statistics across nations, ages, and objects without coherent narrative.
Fragmented October 12 market report lists wheat and cattle prices with many typos. Wheat prices appear dull and mixed across grades. Cattle quotes show western steers around 62 and other trading notes are partially garbled with missing data and unclear consignments.
Special Dispatch to the Daily Times reports in Culllicorug Ohio an error corrected in a political notice. It notes polling prospects in Ross County with Republicans backing Neal for Congress, who would trail his prior county majority by about two hundred.
Special Dispatch reports a Columbus Day event with a grand banquet and speeches by Italian society officers. A Black man, George Jones, attempted escape from police last night and was wounded during the pursuit.
Reports from New Orleans say a noon incident at Old Yiskole sparked free fights with several wounded. Governor Kellogg received a note referring to the incident as intimidation. Sheriff Ellaho of St Martin parishes notes tensions in Breaux Bridge area as colored Democrats confront Republicans.
An Indian delegate and other church figures join the General Convention in New York as discussions resume. A speaker’s remarks, a short address by Samuel B. Rag, and unfolding prayers hint at hopes Indians may join in the commission’s aims, with cautious optimism about the body’s future.
The piece warns Republicans to beware Maley's alleged evil eye and predicts a strong rural turnout for Sater, implying Huff Ball and their ally McAvoy will be overwhelmed. The tone is partisan and critical of Maley and the local contenders.
The text notes a local election choice between Dunlap and Maloy with preference for the first man who is deemed fit for coroner. It also records Lewis Smith pleading guilty to two counts of petit larceny in police court, for stealing calico, receiving 60 days in jail and a $110 fine, with noted voting in the future.
The East Walnut Hills Debating Society elected officers including President M. M. Jones and Secretary J. Brady. Thirteen new members were admitted. The Arctic Baseball Club defeated Horasts of Lockland in a high scoring game. Samuel F. Black, attorney, arraigned for alleged false pretenses involving $9865 from James Carney. case continued to October 16.
Washimpton D C October 12 indicates limited removals of Texas postmasters with Galveston and Houston named. Henrys secures post and the move aims to bolster confidence, efficiency, and integrity in service.
A tall gathering of the American Jockey Club continued with the first event a selling race over a mile and a half. Kedi won with Galway second and Leamington colt third. Time recorded as 2 45.
Mr John Solenburger of Columbia died yesterday morning after days of illness and a painful episode Saturday night. A physician gave laudanum to quiet nerves, sleep followed but alarms arose when he did not awaken. Mrs Perkins, who killed her daughter and tried suicide, is reported to be improving slowly.
In this court Bart bell sues Henry Koch on a motion over bond amount and terms of a judgment. Judge overruled by the court. Crapsey argued for movant, Forrest opposed. An Action To Recover A Reward arises from a lost gold watch and chain case. Gould seeks reversal of the lower court ruling that finders in a hotel forfeited rights to a reward. Arguments present on ownership and claim. Court actions involve Hoff and related parties with parcel recovery and penalties in a lading case.
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