15 Oct 1870
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1870
Page
1
Secretary Cox resigns as Indiana Senate stays deadlocked. President travels to Atlanta on the 18th, while Senator Morton is gravely ill. Ferries, protests, and discussions touch on annexation, peace prospects, and tariffs. A robberies and counterfeit seizures are reported, with court cases and political debate shaping recent events.
Afternoon session covers Mr Eldridge on Nautical Schools and Dr Hatch remarks on the family system in reformatories. Topics include prisoner reforms, newspaper access for inmates, and questions on confinement, with notes from Rev Thomas Lee and Mr Thomas on the House of Refuge. Evening session features Miss Mary Carpenter on parental responsibility for reformatories and Tufts’ visitations, adjournment to Thomas Hall.
Reports from Tours and surrounding fronts describe Prussian bombardment around Nancy Soissons and Paris. Garibaldi aide Causio reaches Marseilles while French defense, led by Bazaine Canrobert and Gambetta, resists near Mont Valerien and Mont Retout. Paris credit for a first Paris defense victory boosts morale as observers note widespread mobilization and currency shifts.
Special correspondence from Cambridge City Ind reports on the fourth day of the district fair drawing about fifteen thousand visitors. Races on a splendid track drew the crowds with the Green Face Race and Trial of Horses providing major excitement. The event praised for organization, exhibits, and hospitality, with General Meredith and other officials cited for their efforts. the fair closes tomorrow with premium sales and stock consignments.
A damaged OCR item notes a Paris based glove maker Alexandre supplying one New York house and stamping his name on products. The report mentions halted shipments, a Paris connection, and Alexandre owning a Paris hotel and winery while producing champagne, claret, and brandy of fine quality.
The article discusses the freedmen number 151 and notes that admission among early Hopkins grads included colored individuals in 1807 and 1857, with the latter described as mulatto who concealed his race for a period. It references 190 applicants for admission and mentions a sinination process closing.
Fragmentary obituary notes the death of William T. Coggeshall and mentions his daughter, with irregular phrasing tied to a Springfield Ohio burial context. The legible bits reference a burial and family connections, though core details are missing due to OCR damage.
In Newark New Jersey a foot race drew a crowd when a blind man competed against a Soldier’s fort inmate. A former carrier with a child on his back stood behind the anti blind man as stakes were announced amid the unusual scene.
A major blaze in Charleston West Virginia destroyed approximately $65,000 in property. Investigators assess the cause and scope while firefighters work to secure the scene and prevent rekindle. Local officials caution residents about nearby hazards as cleanup begins.
Shakespearean Julius Caesar presented at Woon's TuEatER to a large, appreciative crowd. Barrett starred as Brutus, praised for fidelity to the text and strong performance, with praise also for Fosberg as Caesar and Miss Charlotte C as Portia among others.
In Chicago the Times published telegrams about backers of the defeated Red Blockings. Reports describe a group arriving by cab, strange behavior, and a note to Superintendent Kennedy about their situation. Messages mention movements toward Cincinnati and a dispute over gate money with 7,000 paid attendees in Chicago.
The Presbyterian rite at Lane home honors Bilas Harith with a dedication led by Ree De. Smith. The event marks a key moment in a local religious community's calendar.
Cincinnati and Newport Bridge dispute pushes the Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade to urge Aldermen to bar obstruction of river navigation. A committee led by Mr Hill plans to direct the City Solicitor to compel construction in line with the charter, with a revolution adopted.
Deputy Sheriffs John Gibner and Ira Bird escorted nineteen recently convicted prisoners to the Penitentiary in Columbus this morning. The list includes Philip Weber grand larceny, W W Gunnison forgery, P Weber cutting with intent to kill, Moses Alexander grand larceny, Mary L do, Burglar Wa Walker, shooting with intent Michael Arnold, and others with similar offenses. Each prisoner’s exact sentence was published previously.
Archibald Jo, an ex-journalist, accuses Lieutenant Deitch of ungentlemanly acts at Ham Station-house. Denials come from police, with Deitch saying the charges are false. He was briefly jailed to sleep off drink and released when able to care for himself.
Wednesday morning Professor Curran of Hartwell found his commissary looted by a burglar dressed in woman’s clothes. Seen by the Marshal and by several townspeople, the intruder fled after drawing a knife. The professor faced an empty kitchen and hopes the thief is caught soon.
The Tuinp Paxssrtrerian Courcion Seventh street church, west of Linn, reopened to morning worship after repairs since last July. The refurbished main audience area now offers a cheerful, comfortable space with notable changes. The Sabbath-school Quarterly Meeting is tomorrow at two, featuring the city’s largest church Sabbath school with about 850 scholars and teachers.
Adolph Wood and others sue R H Collector of Customs at this port seeking value of sugar on orders. The case, brought by Messrs Beakert and associates, was before judge Swayne in the United States District Court.
Letters awaiting postage include names such as Barnes Mise Fay P Banlly JF Carver H Clark Carrol Cunings De Courcey Farrington Flanigan Griffin Haymer Hicks Bavey Hook Jozes Kobb Cristea Law Judge Julia Leonard Melgbea Macrarry Metuire Platte Bardis May I at Shoemaker Mons Summerville Seitell Jostayder Watts Gee alcott Wood Winters Ousy Mary and others. Also Petersburg area notices and to-morrow’s Lord's Supper at Ebenezer Church with twenty-five new members and Rev V F Leroy Senour installed. recent arrestors fined for tearing down a house.
An 19th century medical note extols Ex tract Buchu as superior for pediatric bed-wetting and pains. It claims efficacy in female affections including chlorosis, retention, irritation, whites, and inflammation.
An advertisement proclaims Helmbold's Extract Buchu cures every diabetes case treated with it. It lists symptoms including irritation of the neck of the bladder inflammation of the kidneys ulceration of kidneys and bladder urine retention prostrate gland disease calculus gravel brick dust deposit and milky discharges. It claims benefits for feeble constitutions of both sexes and notes blood purification and relief from dissipation related illnesses.
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