18 Oct 1871
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1871
Page
1
Fragmentary report describes the President and Cabinet arriving by special train to Bangor amid enthusiastic greetings, with a military and civic procession. A separate note mentions a sinking voyage of a vessel between Thunder Bay and Mid ts Tone, and the Mahoning guarding Horton, with revenue officers skeptical about a cutter in waters.
A special dispatch notes a calmer Wall Street with minimal panicky traces, though uncertainty remains high. Reports say outflows this week may reach four unknowns, while a Tremont city incident links a merchant ruined by the Chicago fire to today’s troubles. Collector Murphy’s resignation status is unclear, with George William Curtis floated as successor amid riot fears.
Washington reports from Charleston say President’s proclamation suspending habeas corpus in insurrectionary districts has boosted Ku Klux arrests. Military authorities plan to arrest ringleaders, aiming for restored order soon. Treasury notes Europe reporting rapid bond sales. London collapse story dismissed. Boutwell rules ferry boats require marine papers and inspection certificates under the new steamboat law.
Special dispatch notes a near end to the miners strike in Clay County with most proprietors yielding. Cities bustle with Sunday School and Temperance Conventions as the Chicago relief fund grows. River news from Louisville and surrounding towns reports rising or falling water levels, vessel arrivals, and dull business, with weather clear in many places.
A garbled telegram shows violence on Buren street with two men stabbed and a body count uncertain. Other items mention a church corner dispute, subscriptions to a relief fund, and telegraphic thanks from Southampton Dundee and Paris linked to minister Washburne.
A fragmented Western Ausoriated Pres page notes donations of land and supplies reaching over 1 230 000 amid relief efforts. It mentions a Trenton banker on trial for forging and altering stock notes and reports eight sisters arriving from a destitute area.
Rev RB Jeffers of Wooster has declined the call to become pastor of the Second Presbyterian Church in this city. Also noted: Hamilton County insures holding the convention amid heavy goon activity.
The text discusses Chicago rising along the lakefront with notable harbor works and infrastructure. It mentions light houses to aid navigation and an expensive tunnel under Lake Michigan, reflecting the city’s recent growth and ambitions.
The Atlanta Era defends Southern credit amid claims of widespread default. It argues that circulating statements alleging overwhelming debt are untrue and urges a careful, wise approach to assessing the region’s financial condition.
An unclear historical note discusses repeated insect issues and remedies. It mentions catching pests, family employment, and spying taints, with references to outside threats and eventual realization that enemies appear in every case. The text is garbled and difficult to parse into concrete facts.
A breeder calls for a regional exhibition site, urging no union with nearby states. He questions the fixation on a single location and stresses the need for a prominent venue to host a large exhibition, proposing specific show arrangements and calls for consideration.
The Grand Division of the Sons of Temperance in this city holds a meeting today at the Dayton Building Baker's Hall. A grand procession or event is described with excitement and local tone.
A fragmented 19th century insurance report outlines Chicago companies facing large losses and uncertain recoveries. It details assets ranging from about 121 000 to 276 000, with estimated total losses reaching millions and debt burdens to policyholders. Some firms expect to pay only a fraction of claims.
Fragmentary remarks on Heintzner Travels of 1598 and a late Tudor repartee scene. A Tennessee racial assault report ends in mob vengeance. Cotton prospects from October foretell poor yields and possible three million bales.
News from Mexico City reports Juarez re-elected President by Congress with 108 votes as the opposition abstained. City remains quiet while telegraph lines between the capital and Matamoras are cut by Trevino, signaling tense times.
Special dispatch reports Mrs. Mary Crampton, an Englishwoman driven by homesickness, leaped from a third story window at the County Poor House and died instantly. Elsewhere, a minstrel Ned West attempted drowning in the Allegheny River during a recent engagement at Trimble's Varieties. A Pittsburg church pew-holder accuses Rev Gray of finances strained by his persecutors and urges a memorial purse to reimburse him, with possible reappointment talks.
At 11 this morning a frame house blaze on Second street was controlled with little damage. Hose reel driver Ben Eichelberger was thrown from his seat as the reel ran over his right arm, crushing it likely to require amputation. Four New York runners were relieved of their pocket books on the Springfield to Dayton train and are expected to be captured tonight.
A report notes ongoing disturbances with troops in readiness to quell further unrest. The Lord Mayor has received from Thiers the Cross of the Legion of Honor.
Paris reports a December evacuation of six aoars de Prussians amid porteous demonstrations at the port honoring the late Emperor.
Mapazip residents report that followers of Zorilla released a manifesto opposing scorn from the Savo faction. The document defends Zorilla doctrine and urges unity amid regional tensions, with no immediate actions announced.
Chancellor Zabriskie of New Jersey denied the injunction sought, risking losses as the convention weighs issues in play. Reports were read and the convention discussed funding for laborers, with Ledwith denying any sale of influence to modify the action. The debate continued with no agreement reached.
Boston reports the General Episcopal Convention in Bartrworr on October 18 as delegates receive a message urging the adoption of a new hymnal and the formation of a committee to consider action. The day marks the thirteenth of the gathering.
In Harausves Pennsylvania on October 15 a tractor named Rice from Pottstown was nearly seized for sixteen thousand dollars in Tracy. Pepper was thrown in his eyes and a satchel containing the money was taken.
Open European and North A created a sensation in this vicinity with an enthusiastic celebration. The report notes widespread excitement and notable public interest in the event.
Macon A October 18 entries for the State Fair on the 234 inst are unusually large and the fair promises to be a success.
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