20 Oct 1870
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1870
Page
1
Fragmentary 19th century OCR yields scattered items: yellow fever deaths in New Orleans, Ohio civil actions, New York perjury sentences, military claims disputes, and college stock losses. Mentions of Captain Temple, Goy ar amiades, and names like Holt Archibald Marcy raise unclear specifics. Overall, a rough collage of legal, medical, and financial items with many garbled phrases.
An Allied report details the Thionville siege ending after heavy fighting. About 100000 troops were involved with equal or greater losses to the Prussians. The engagement stretched into the morning of the 18th with large casualties and captures reported.
Berlin reports Metz surrender while Tours is mentioned as imminent. Prussians seize funds in Orleans and at Bayonne, with bombardment threats on Paris. Paris advisers hint American intervention possible. Orlean garrison conducts sorties, Bazailles disaster described with heavy civilian tolls. Lutz spy arrest and execution noted.
An American family travels from Cologne toward Mannheim aboard a Dutch steamer, admiring Rhine scenery, castles, and vineyards while noting river conditions, prices, and local anecdotes. The diary recounts stops at Coblenz Worms and Baden, reflections on German towns, and a Geneva view as the Alps near. It also briefly records baseball results and local notices.
Wet streets and rain dampen mood as Woolf's draws crowds for McWade’s Lip Van Winkle, praised for talent though not as artwork as Jefferson. He will perform again tonight and tomorrow in a benefiting show while National Tuxater offers Sargent's Olio and Foster's Pantomime with Jack and the Bean Stalk. The Hebrew Relief Society concert at the Temple showcases Mendelssohn Mozart and Rodini selections under Prof. Andre, praised for a refined program and hope for continued church concerts this fall and winter.
Reprochises report the Reds depart at noon for Philadelphia to meet Athletics on Saturday after recent defeats by Chicago. Gatz Maxxy criticizes President Boate over gate funds, while Gassette and Bonte clash on disbursements. Cleveland Leader notes James White may sit out. Fort Wayne’s Hekiongas lose to Chicago Combination, 12 to 2. Athletes beat Atlantics 15 to 3. Reds 14 to 3 against Atlantics.
City announcements list ride fares to the Exposition, local civic meetings, and upcoming lectures. Colonel Robert Harlan receives a commission in the Colored Battalion while a burial plot sells for 3000 dollars.
A concert for the Good Samaritans Hospital benefit is planned for tomorrow evening at Pike’s Hall featuring Sagent Poocgercbo and other local artists. The event aims to draw generous patrons and raise funds for hospital needs amid a strong turnout expected.
A muddled report mentions Thos L. Kim as General Ticket Agent presenting a watch and chain, reference to California school leadership, and playful Saturday mischief by boys taunting the white robed among others. It also notes concerns about cruelty to animals and a concert and a rescue near the river mouth by boys in a skiff.
The Inland crowds toured the Exposition stalls as exhibitors showcased ornate rosewood sideboards, French plate mirrors, marble tops, and carved fixtures. J C Bengwalt & Co and Hogan Bowden exhibited Italian marble and gilt detailing, noting prompt replacements for unsatisfactory pieces and drawing attention to their Exposition space near East Fourth Street. Pedestrian traffic highlighted busy streets and muddy conditions amid lively sales activity.
A Louisville Courier Journal clipping reports a case in which Mary Johnson was induced to marry a man under questionable circumstances. After marriage she was mistreated, the husband Moran refused to cohabit, and Mrs Moran sought police help. Moran faced peace bond proceedings and was ordered to keep the peace for three months.
An incomplete text appears to quote a Bible verse about serving the poor as serving Christ. The fragment references a committee and a group possibly discussing scripture or charitable instruction. No clear event, date, place, or identifiable people are present.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at legal notices and court items. Mentions bail, inditements, larceny, assault, and various magistrates. Also references roads, tolls, schools, Dayton Ohio, and upcoming dates in October and November for trials or appearances.
A Newport assembly discusses the formation of a separate Presbyterian group, with calls to dissolve the new church as expedient. Observers note some harmony issues but believe the new organization should be maintained while avoiding immediate dissolution. A readback plan is proposed for all congregations. Meanwhile a man is found dead by Columbia Street near the river edge, likely suffocated in mud.
The Dayton Building Association approved a comprehensive plan at a recent meeting, approving new standards and funding for upcoming projects. Members discussed timelines, budget allocations, and the impact on local construction initiatives in the city.
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