12 Oct 1875
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1875
Page
1
The text explains wine quality from pressing methods and grape skins, notes Lafitte’s wines, and details France’s wine crop value. It cites annual wine production and brandy value, linking a strong vintage to national prosperity while a poor vintage pinches the country.
A London Times piece by Thomas Brassey discusses the ram as a decisive future factor in naval battles. It cites Admiral Porter’s view that rams and steam-powered ships are likely to define naval warfare, noting debates over protection, armament, and the role of gunpowder. The argument references American service constructors and potential naval actions, including a comparison to Vanguard in rough seas near Ireland.
The fragment reports Mile de Bismarck and Count Wendt planning a Varzin celebration. It mentions Mile Marie de Bir Schoenhausen and a monogrammed handkerchief with her twenty brunette fest orate, while hinting at the King of the Netherlands and a famed Paris social scene with an astronomical entertainment rumored to rival Bach's works.
A damaged passage describes a large stone block falling at a temple site in Pooree. It mentions a prophecy that removing the first stone will bring down the temple, notes Oriaks’ rough timing estimates, and describes the dome’s stonework and layered construction. Names and exact dates are unclear due to garbled text.
Anniversary services were held at the Primitive Methodist Episcopal Church at Park Avenue and Canton Street with Rev. Fre Bell as pastor. Efforts aimed to raise 915,000 in debts, and funds were sought from attendees. Some members contributed liberally, though no bids were successful and the collection ended without further progress.
A muddled excerpt shows a defendant denying involvement in peach theft from Gammon's orchard. The fragmented text hints at a court scene with references to a crowd, conscience, and restraint, though details are unclear and names are partially obscured.
The article surveys autumn outerwear and fall wardrobe trends. Overcoats are long with varied cuts, favoring dark oxford grays, blues, browns, and beavers for winter, plus en suite tailoring including waistcoats. Suits lean toward double-breasted and Newmarket coats, with reception and full dress options in black and gray cassimere. Accessories emphasize wide galloon bindings, straight brims, and sealskin furs, while shirts show intricate stitching, pearl buttons, and a variety of collars, ties, and gloves in subdued tones.
Cincinnati Times notes unusually quiet polls and high vigilance against fraud. Democrats vote Hayes heavily, Republicans drift from Hayes, many young men from strong Democratic families back Hayes, Germans support Hayes, some lifelong Democrats work for the Republican State ticket. Possible gains for Sheriff and Probate Judge. Concerns of attempts to sway colored voters with money fail. Weather bright and cool.
During wartime a Georgian man near Marietta offered a rooster after a sale dispute. Soldiers challenged the old man to a seven game match. after a spirited contest the soldier won. The old man killed the rooster and rode home, later returning to win more, then vanished.
A story notes warnings of fraudulent votes in Cincinnati and Hamilton County with urging to vote promptly. It mentions Democrats pressing fraudulent ballots, Republican judges protesting, and calls for citizens to go to polls immediately. The piece also mentions trotting mare Lady Francis and local town figures as background.
A crowded Covington chamber scene features various names listed for a Mayon County event with fines and awards noted. Reports cover dismissals in several wine cases, a charity fundraising drive raising about 40 000 dollars in assets, and J Gray winning an ironwork contract for a bridge project. Other items recount street accidents, a mangle of ice hindering street cars, a meat market anecdote of a two dollar payment for eight dollars worth, a wedding at Mother of God Church for John Pieper and Catherine Kubr, and a reception at Bremer Street with many relatives.
Special Dispatch reports in Chillicothe on October 12 an unmarried man Richard Schiner was stabbed in the left side with a cheese knife by Joseph Campbell. The blade nearly pierced the heart. Schiner’s recovery is unlikely. Campbell fled and remains at large. whisky is blamed for the fray.
New York reports say trade remains robust with dry goods houses posting sharp September gains versus 1874. Railtonage on trunk lines climbs, though profits remain uncertain as rates slow. Atlantic Pacific and Missouri Pacific discussions involve major stockholders amid ongoing conference over ownership and future operations.
Dispatch from Toledo notes a highly energized campaign with bands parading the streets and wagons carrying candidate banners. Reports indicate a likely record turnout, dominated by state tickets and strong Republican prospects though two races for Treasurer and Commissioner may hinge on local votes. Advices from nearby towns are cheering as returns come in.
The Detroit Supreme Court ruled the liquor business tax constitutional. Arguments focused on whether the tax acted as a license and if the tax supported state and municipal governments or violated local self government rights.
Loxton reports bullion withdrawals from the Bank of England leveling at £196,000 in a 3:30 P.M. balance on October day. The Duke of Parma captured the Cratewitch stakes in a racing win. Collin Wood notes over six inches of snow blanketing Canada with continued snowfall through the morning.
York business chatter reports Lawrence Devereux treating Steve Solar to a cigar and a bustling social scene as the Barrett Dramatic Club fills Odd Fellows Hall. Election hints loom over a $500000 county tax plan to fund the Big Sandy Road while local figures and marriages thread through community life.
The Jerome Park program reopened with a one mile water race featuring Sandy Lizzie K Invoice Revolt and a dead heat between Big Senny and Lizzie 2 in a time of 2 19 34. A purse of 500 dollars for two year olds over three quarters was won by Dauntless with Am Sush second Mollie Carew third and Cyril fourth in 1 21.
A noon wind collapsed the wooden unfinished Agricultural Hall on Centennial Grounds in Philadelphia. The structure was about one quarter complete. Eight laborers were injured, five seriously and one fatally, with siding due to finish by January 1 under contract.
Washington reports on October 12 that Attorney General notes steady news from Mississippi. Governor Aves opposes arming citizens for protection, fearing it would provoke great excitement. Overall situation described as quiet with no unrest observed.
Special Dispatches report the Monongahela at five feet six inches and rising slowly as the Mallie Ragon resumes trips to Pittsburgh and Wheeling. The Dauntless tow boat arrives from Brownsville. coal shipments by barge uncertain. Weather cool and cloudy with frost in Evansville and Louisville. River levels vary from four to five feet, portage freight and new vessel Tensas expected to depart late week.
Special Dispatch reports in Perrasure Pa on October 12 that the oil market remains calm and firm. Refiners and firms show steady bids with Parker's opening firm at 145 bid and 116 asked, while Oil City holds at 170. Market shows weakness and firm holding patterns across the sector with tight pricing and limited activity.
Detroit reports flour and wheat in demand with steady prices, corn and oats mixed trends, and pork and lard firm. St Louis notes dull wheat, firm barley, and higher hog prices. New York covers cotton futures, flour export demand, varied grain prices, and firm pork and lard with whisky steady.
The Boston Traveller correspondent offers a satirical portrait of Brigham Young born in Vermont seventy five years ago. He is tall stocky and imposing yet kindness is contradicted by harsh features and avarice. The writer contrasts benevolence with a revolting, ignorant face amid Mormon leadership.
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