12 Oct 1877
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1877
Page
1
The speech praises agricultural progress and local industry, urging support for rural economies and promising federal aid to boost farming. Attendees include leading officials and residents as the event highlights farming prosperity and economic policy.
A New York meeting October 11 gathered merchant manufacturers and other union representatives to plan the Paris Exposition project. Key figures including Mrs Frances, Sarah J Spesce Mot Wash, and J Leonard discussed tasks for exhibiting western American wares in Paris. A national Executive Committee was organized of representative men from across the United States.
An authorized body was empowered to appoint a committee to travel to Washington and press the President and foreign officials to invite France to participate in an internal exhibition, and to prepare proper procedures to secure American participation.
The text notes conflicts over authority and loyalties with officials branded as enemies. It cites United States Minister Noyes meeting Duke de Cazes and a controversy involving Bedel, an American expelled from France without stated reason. The piece underscores tensions between government factions and clerical influence.
Five revenue officers seized three distilleries sixty barrels of whisky and two barrels of brandy and captured N. and A. fork in the South Mountains. The booty and prisoners were taken to Morgantown amid rifle attacks that seriously wounded Deputy Collector Gillespie. Two weeks earlier officers were shot at. telegraphs from Comet Tennessee report that Thomas J. William, guiding a probe against illicit distillers in Lawrence County, was abducted and murdered by masked men.
In October at Wasaixetox the Central Pacific Railroad reports renewed focus on freight recovery and prompt handling to meet its needs and convenience, asserting action in the ongoing matter.
A torn and garbled dispatch reports serious fires in Portau Prioce with extensive property damage. It mentions New York interests and insurance figures while noting several houses burned and a near miss at the custom house.
Miss Many Sronxen visits Indianapolis relatives while Rev J W Barre outlines a Great sermon at United Presbyterian Church next Sabbath. Election results spark Democrat jubilation as Central Committee reports county tallies led by Governor, treasurer, senator and coroner races. Fire incident at Mrs McKisney residence ends with extinguished blaze. Large public gathering forms with bonfires and a parade through the depot area before Mr M Bishop leads remarks at 8:30 PM.
Washington reports that ex Secretary Delano was assaulted by ex Judge Wright who had been indicted for forgery in an Interior Department matter. Wright fled onlookers and promised further attacks. No arrest was made. Ohio Congressmen’ s speeches last night drew sharp criticism as dialogs over Hayes election resurfaced.
A certificate for the German Building Association No. 3 of Cincinnati with $1,500,000 capital was filed today. Adjutant General Karr named staff officers for the Eighteenth Regiment including J. L. Pickering of Athens as Adjutant, J. M Burlingame of Caldwell as Quartermaster, George Way of Caldwell as Surgeon, and John 58 Mulham of Marietta as Hospital Steward.
Grain failure concerns a company in Giangom Venliaen with liabilities around 1 150 000. Specie movements show 20 000 pounds withdrawn from the Bank of England. French political notes include Gambetta sentence and German minister resignation rumors.
Special dispatches report river conditions at EVARSVILL on October 12 with clouded skies and shifting wind. The Mississippi river level fell to 1.1 feet with calm business activity noted, and vessels Ste. Genevieve Susie Silver and Mary Elizabeth were listed with arrivals and departures from St Louis and New Orleans. Weather described as cloudy and cool with a north to south wind shift.
Market by Telegraph reports a 12 to 91 cent spread on grains with white flour futures listed for cash and November. Wheat values show fractional declines and receipts tally 195 200 bushels. No. 1 wheat at 17 cents, No. 2 at 18 1/2 cents, No. 3 at 12 1/2 cents, and corn down to 91 1/2 cents in New York trading.
Across Toledo and St Louis plus New Orleans and Liverpool reports, wheat and flour hold steady while corn oats and rye show mixed moves. Shipping receipts tally tonnage and stock levels. prices for white and amber wheats vary by location with no dramatic shifts.
Market news describes a dull session with oil barrels steady at 13 1 2 cents free on board. Refined oil and other commodities show no change while copper and rye futures quote at Antwerp and Ree prices.
Petitioner Herring formerly Butters alleged duress in entering a marriage with Mr. Herring. Testimony indicated she consented to the ceremony performed April 14 1872 by Rev Bradlee and that they agreed to live apart until that year ended. Judge Endicott found no duress or coercion and dismissed the petition, stating the petitioner could fully grasp the marriage.
The report notes a temperance movement revival in Murphy with signs of local support. Police reportedly report a growing majority backing the initiative as community leaders seek civic action.
The forger William C Gilman pleaded guilty before Recorder Hackett after a grand jury indictment. His defense cited bad investments and heavy expenses fueling his downfall, noting he trusted friends with funds and faced mounting losses. Court officials were moved as Gilman faced a five year term at hard labor.
An OCR fragment mentions October 12 and horses in a Harper’s stable context. It notes Tenbrocek and Vera K of Harper’s stable arriving from an unspecified location with references to horses at some course or event. The text is incomplete and unclear.
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Judge Matson presided as Jacob Flemming and John Pfaff wills were probated. Executors John W. and C Reakitt named. Bequests of 5000 dollars to Saree Church in New York and 5000 to Ohio Wes Delaware Ohio. Personal estate 26000 dollars, realty 160000. Ines Overbeck to administer Henry Ove estate and Valentine Hoffman named administrator with will annexed of George Deckebach Estate. 4500 dollars in personalty.
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