15 Oct 1877
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1877
Page
1
An Associated Press dispatch reports France’s Chamber of Deputies vote passing quietly with no disturbances to 3:30 a.m. Returns from 373 arrondissements show 248 Republicans and 117 MacMahonites. A second ballot will be required in eight arrondissements. So far the Republicans lose thirty seats and gain four.
A Preach brigantine wrecked near Halifax causing the drowning of nine crew members. Among the dead are Frederictos and Mrs. Long Reneh who were thrown overboard after a collision of boats.
Outer Siox at Orricar and Wasnievon report winds from the Tennessee coutherty region at 10 30 A M. North winds follow with colder northwest air. The vlake Region expects warm or colder westerly rain and unsettled weather with light precipitation in Upper and Lower Mie ei areas.
The report notes Sal Girdian reached New York on a Saturday carrying about 100000 pounds in gold coins. Details are fragmentary with stray references to political issues and other unrelated incidents across the city, including public notices and a custody dispute.
Fragmentary military notes describe forces near the Danube and the Ottoman offensive. It references 200,000 men and movements against Osman Pasha and Suleiman Pasha, but details are garbled and uncertain.
Correspondence from Hitspono Farm Grosvens October 13 describes a hazy warm morning and orderly crowds at the Highland County Fair. It lists numerous first premiums awarded to individuals and firms for crops, fruits, flowers, and crafts, plus awards for cattle and sewing machinery, and reports on racing events and trotting winners.
In Hamilton news Pat Rotexaven is sufficiently recovered from a late illness to resume duties as Rev. Baw at the United Presbyterian Church. Cornaix won a city contract for the poor, and Rev Chas Barber slowly recovers from typhoid. The bridge between the teak and street railway needs repairs.
A fragment notes a fig tree in California as a focal point amid seasons of peculiar natural events. The column hints at oddities and freaks of nature drawing attention through a light local voice and cultural tone.
The fragment mentions a parsonage scene with no clear event or identifiable people, leaving only a vague setting described as at the parsonage. No specific dates locations or organizations are readable.
Special dispatch from the capital reports a large crowd at the Capitol for opening day. Republicans hold a caucus delaying gallery access, Garfield nominated for Speaker, and Adams faces debates over credentials of Louisiana members. House and Senate sessions proceed with roll call, then a vote to elect Speaker with Randall and Garfield as nominees.
In a fatigued return from a strenuous contest the gentlemen boast of a good sight kept. Mr Sasler gains twelve votes. a few other ballots were counted but then discarded, marking a contentious outcome of the local race.
An extra cabinet meeting was held to consider nominations to be sent to the Senate. Republican caucus nominated Garfield of Ohio for Speaker Rusk of Wisconsin for Clerk Ordway of New Hampshire for Sergeant at Arms Harrison of Tennessee for Doorkeeper and Sherwood of Michigan for Postmaster.
Paris dispatches confirm 315 Republicans and 195 Conservatives chosen in the French vote. Gambetta won by a wide margin, DeFourton re elected, and several figures from the 343 are noted. Anticipation and financial market chatter suggest government support, with some districts needing fresh ballots.
The report covers the House opening in Washington with crowded galleries. At noon Mr. Adams reads the President’s proclamation summoning Congress and reads state roll calls, noting issues with Louisiana credentials and district certificates. It records debate over which documents constitute valid credentials and mentions the Florida Supreme Court election context.
The chamber debated contested certificates from several states, with Clerk statements denying validity of some ballots and urging a House resolution after organization. Senators pressed privilege and seating questions as the session opened, amid disputed returns and proposed future actions.
In Loston on October 15 the Episcopal Church Convention debated shortening the Book of Common Prayer forms and adopted resolutions directing the Prayer Committee and the House Committee to act, while the committee on the president's prayer found no expediency for alteration. Several West delegates departed for home.
The funeral of Daniel Liara drew broad attendance in Chicago with Catholic services at Calvary Cemetery. Municipal offices closed as police, firemen, and city officials attended. The service included a recess and seating draw for officials.
Movorhahele River rising slowly with river news scarce. Evansville reports river rising 1.3 feet on the gauge, port list shows arrivals and departures from Cairo Evansville Ste Genevieve and St Louis. Vessels in motion include Fashion Mary Elizabeth Bryarly and Mercury with freight and cargo noted. conditions clear and business active with water.
A letter to the Cincinnati Times describes the College Hill Narrow Gauge Railroad opening in Mount Pleasant as a festive event. Speakers included Governor elect HE M.B., Sam Hunt, Jo Harmon, GHB Burrows, and JF Wright. The writer recalls writing a poem titled The Song of the Engine but laments its rough drafting and notes the gathering ended with satisfaction for the village.
Paris reports 284 Republicans and 195 Conservatives elected from 490 Arrondissements with second ballots likely in eleven races. Conservatives expected to win ten. New Chamber predicted around 320 Republicans and 210 Conservatives. Duke de Cazes, Foreign Affairs minister, elected from Peget Theteiis replacing Leferre.
Secretary Sherman issues a Treasury estimate of appropriations for the military establishment for the year beginning June 1 1878. The War Department requests 32 436 764 dollars and the Navy 2 003 861 dollars. Other items include the Library of Congress 22 500 dollars and the Court of Claims 1 206 453 dollars. Total requested 56 908 506 66 dollars. Forts and fortifications 2 078 000 dollars and rivers and harbors 15 220 100 dollars accompany the estimates without recommendation. An additional 1 031 453 dollars for permanent annual appropriations is submitted for information but not recommended.
A man rushed in after noon at a wholesale grocery, distracted the book keeper, and stole 150 dollars in cash and 3000 dollars in drafts and checks before escaping. The incident occurred just past twelve o clock today as another man drew attention in the opposite direction.
In Washington on October 15 a Democratic caucus considered contested South Carolina and Love seats. The group adjourned without a conclusion and planned to reconvene tomorrow to seek harmony and a rapid decision on the contests.
Washington correspondence notes a breach between ex secretary Bristow and General John M. Harlan of Kentucky over the US Senate vacancy to succeed Judge Davis. Harlan pursues the appointment with strong southern policy backing, while Bristow shows less enthusiasm. The piece also mentions Beecher’s sewer remark and a note on Rainy Lake’s name origin.
A playful dialogue contrasts a seven year old girl with a young gentleman, where the girl jokes about not being a man and the man is teased as she smells of tobacco, highlighting humorous social impressions.
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