15 Oct 1874
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1874
Page
1
Omana reports October 14 that today's returns align with last night's estimates and place the state on a narrow path, with early tallies indicating a ~10,000 vote margin in favor of the leading side.
A dispatch from Carcaco to Press from Peiadihora Granger reports on the State Central Committee proceedings and politics in Illinois and nearby regions. The summary notes October 14 timing and mentions Council Bluffs and McDill in context of the party organizational flow.
Fragmentary OCR note on a county race for Congress in a district. It mentions a close vote with both sides claiming victory and references an election date or status. Names and precise entities are unreadable due to damaged text.
The commentary on yesterday's elections criticizes the Cleveland Ohio district for nominating Richard Parsons and argues the party bears responsibility for such choices. It urges the party to shed unfit nominees to regain strength and accountability.
October notices indicate a lighthouse exhibit near the eastern coast. Descriptions reference a new light, construction by a praised agency, and anticipated demonstrations on October 20 with nearby schedules for observers.
From Helena Arkansas a Republican majority is reported at 600 while the state likely favors the new constitution by about 10 000. Jefferson Davis may join the London driven Mississippi Valley Society board as Europe links with the East. A grand exposition parade drew two thousand as Judge Thomas Brows spoke. business ran 1 to 4 pm and streets buzzed with visitors.
The fragment hints at anticipation surrounding a forthcoming campaign, with focus on expenses and imminent results. Names or places are unclear, but the era’s cadence suggests a political or public intrigue tone.
A fragment discusses a convention motion about protecting all men before the law and criticizes Southern Democrats for alleged outrages aided by Ku Klux Klan groups. It notes calls to sustain federal law, deny local mob justice, and maintain federal troops in the South, with references to Georgia, Louisiana, and Tennessee figures and executive committee actions. The text ends with adjournment and reflections on political advice for Black citizens.
A Washington dispatch reports that in three or four country parishes Democrats refuse to allow Kellogg officials to resume offices from the Penn revolution. Foster of Ohio telegraphs re-election by about 150 votes. The telegraph message notes Be is Rejected.
New York October 15 report states Avellameda is president of the Argentine Republic as Montevideo announced aid to Buenos Ayres amid ongoing programs. The dispatch links Argentine leadership with regional support and city reports from Buenos Ayres and Montevideo.
Second meeting of the Woman’s Committee Association held in a Methodist Church with an audience mostly women. Mrs M A Livermore of Boston chaired. Mrs Julia Ward Howe and others spoke on female finance and leadership in the field. a discussion followed and the session adjourned for the afternoon.
The Marchette Opera appeared at Blas for the first show dated in local listings. Actors were frequently before the curtain and the performance was generally well received with favorable notices though some parts drew mixed reactions from critics.
The Pacific mail steamer Grenada arrived this morning in San Francisco from Panama, greeting passengers and cargo as it completed its voyage.
River at Piersuere Pa falls to 2 feet 4 inches in the channel. The essencer arrived last evening and will begin loading for Cincinnati in a day or two. No activity on the wharf. Weather clear with frost this morning.
From the New York Times: James Dundon pursued Julia, a distant relation, after seduction, with a wife died. The case reveals Leeds of letters and schemes to marry, a pursuit that led to a Montreal escape and a police arrest in Troy. The accuser seeks marriage to safeguard her honor and end the scandal. Dundon denies intent to wed except after his wife’s death and contends past proposals were conditional.
A fragmentary court report lists Chas. H. Auch of Belmont County and E. W. Bradley of Montgomery County among participants. Judge Swing delivered a brief charge to the band Jary, after which they began duties. witnesses were sworn but had little to do before the recess.
Fifty years ago today County Auditor Humphries began at the court house desk under Mayor Gano who was Clerk. He has since performed clerical work with only a short intermission, witnessing party changes from Whigs to Republicans and drawing crowds to polling places as wards were divided for voting presin nts.
Philadelphia dispatch details a damaging smear campaign against Mr Ross and his wife, fueled by sensational reports. His son-in-law and brother face public scrutiny while Ross sinks into depression and isolation, with reports he is near death. The piece condemns the calumny and urges labor and faith, contrasting drone-like gossip with rightful work in the Lord’s vineyard.
The Expos of Russia reach Buckingham Palace on October 15 amid formal reception, marking a notable imperial arrival in London.
The House of Bishops sent messages to the House of Clerical and Lay Deputies concurring on expanding the Joint Committee on the Prayer Book and amending Canon 13 to replace Missionary Jurisdiction with Missionary District. They also adopted changes to seniority counting and related provisions. The messages were referred to the Canons Committee, and Deputies entered secret session over the confirmation of Bishop Seymour of Illinois.
At a directors meeting in New York on October 15 during the Western Union Company election of officers William Orton was named president with Seale William as vice president and others including A B Corak Dern Green Harrison oats rkee executive committee and Auguste Behui W B Durkee and others listed in attendance.
A Memrais report notes October 15 frost severely hurt cotton stalks brought to the Cotton Exchange exhibition. Plants show crisping and blistering across fields, with earlier growth stunted and some damage likely to injure yield.
At Pembina on Tuesday Republican Jrm J. Kidder won by 170 in the territorial election for Delegate to Congress. In Fargo Kidder had 309 votes and Armstrong a Democrat 260, with newcomers believing Kidder’s strength will hold in other precincts.
Rostom notes dated October 15 discuss testamentary matters in the district ballot. The fragmentary item mentions licenses or ballots and appears to reference legal or civic action in a local district.
In October, a government grant totaling five hundred thousand dollars was awarded, with allocations ranging from 110.01 to 110.05. The announcement notes the distribution scope and recipients within the specified program.
Twenty four persons are linked to a criminal cooperative society in town that issued threatening anonymous letters and targeted murders. Signor del Re features in the case, with deaths and failed attempts reported over six years. Officials say the group was only a small faction, holding separate meetings to sentence foes to death. Resta, a society official, provided full information and denounced the acts.
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