20 Oct 1874
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1874
Page
1
Memium reports a fire at 8 o clock this morning destroying a portion of a block bounded by Water Jefferson and Adams streets. A detachment of the sixth U S Infantry marches today and remain until after the election.
Dispatch from New Asany reports a boiler explosion at Mitchell Co slaughtering house at 7 30 pm. The blast hurled boilers and the bolter seventy five yards from their bed. Assistant engineer George Loweth sustained severe head injuries as the bolter cracked and gave way.
The term of imprisonment in the penitentiary for Theodore Wick expires on Thursday next, and he will return to Springfield. He gained some time while the Masonic Grand Lodge was assembled here this morning.
A Daily Timex special dispatch reports more than 5 000 attendees yesterday. Comical Clown Willis Cobb of Cincinnati drew big crowds with his bic trained animals, marking a highlight of the performance.
The New York Times reports no further details on the Buckland shooting. In absence of definite facts, Governor Jewel could only conjecture Buckland was shot on pretense. Steerage fares to Europe rose to twenty, and other unsettled items are noted with cautious phrasing.
No official information has been received from the State regarding the advancement of the road completion. The Supreme Court in Wasutserox is cited with an October 19 date, but details remain undisclosed.
A fragment from Cleveland Ohio dated October 19 describes the schooner Canada and a nighttime incident near a store or shelter. It mentions cargo handling and removal without machinery, but details are unclear due to missing text.
Fragmented letters and reports describe partisan tensions in Naw Orteaxs with references to Republican principles and a State Central Committee renewal. Mixed items note a planned umpire decision, rumors of armed groups near parish lines, and a proposed rescue attempt. The Presbytery case and Swing case updates appear amid ongoing church and judicial proceedings.
A Utah report notes a herder named John M. Spencer wounded in a Saturday clash has died. In federal matters, the case United States v J C McCoy et al on a distiller's bond concluded with a Government victory, a $10,000 verdict with special considerations. Other items mention Salt Lake News events and the failure of E E Morgan's Sons, with banks as main creditors and wide liabilities not yet known.
A fire in Elliott Block on Gter street destroyed missions, saloons and boat stores at four thirty this morning. Fort Bertholde W area reported a large blaze amid a night of fires. Losses were heavy with multiple structures affected.
Lies of Morgan and Goms details surface with San Francisco report dated October 20. Liabilities of Morgan and Bons estimated over 550000. Notes indicate Cotennne edge gg scone to now as fair opens in Nevada today.
A fragmented report notes deliberations during an Episcopal Convention session. It mentions recalling Bishops and proposed canon changes concerning clergy serving in special services and ministers in their own parishes. The text references a sixty fifth anniversary and committee review dates in a church governance context.
A partial fragment notes Leonite attendees wane and a session delay. It mentions a prominent member not yet arrived and an expected arrival tomorrow morning at the Levis party. The text is unclear and several names and details are unreadable.
The Signal Service reports foggy conditions and wind delays at 7:45 AM on October 20, affecting Army division telegraph operations and commercial communications. Officials warned visibility would hamper field work and transport.
A weather bulletin lists forecast patterns for Northwest and Upper Midwest, Missouri, the Lower Lakes, and Upper Ohio, with southeast winds and frost in the northwest region. It describes warmer, partly cloudy conditions for Tennessee and the Gulf States, and mild, rainy spells with fall ing pressure and southwest winds across the system.
October reports list steamships Switzerland and Pennsylvania from New York arriving at Loxpon. A later note from October 14 cites the Vascodea sailing for China and Sapan at noon today, with further details on routes and timing.
Special Dispatches to the Daily Times report dated October 20 with scattered notes about river conditions and a three feet depth reading. Mentions Commodore Hen, an exchange passage for Cincinnati, and a series of unreadable names and times indicating a transit schedule and events around noon.
Accident disrupts Erie Express on the C H and D line striking a freight train near Carthage. No injuries reported though both passenger and freight schedules were delayed about an hour. Train officials cited a minor collision as the cause with Cincinnati-bound service arriving late.
Fragmented local notes recount fines for drunken disorderly conduct in May’s Court. A horse theft case ends with Henry De Greyter’s arrest and community sympathy. A distress-warrant dispute involving Gant Rusche Bold and DeGreyter is summarized, with legal missteps and cautious public judgment.
The ceremony at Ide Honore’s residence united Fred Grant and Ide Marie Honore before about two hundred relatives and friends. Notables included Vice President Wilson, Secretary and Mrs Borie, Generals Sherman Sheridan Logan Critttenden and Babcock, and many officials. The bridal canopy, gifts, and lavish refreshments framed a formal Christian Disciples service conducted by Teaac Erritt with the couple and guests present.
Special Dispatch reports in Prrreneke Pa that two girls from Niles Ohio were saved yesterday evening from a hall of flame in the city. They arrived last Wednesday and were later reunited with their parents who found them safe. One girl is said to be due to inherit $10,000 when she comes of age. Immigration mentions report I talians from near Youngstown arriving to work in Panhandle coal mines. A Coal Exchange meeting notes Colonel Merrill's communication on river lights and dyke costs, while river work awaits. Reno’s piloting without a license conviction is noted with suspended sentence. Captain Phillips of steamboat Key McCormick was found guilty on two counts and fined $700. a third charge remains possible.
George Cooksey from Cherry Valley Ash tabula County Ohio vanished after traveling to New Brighton with Jno Claff. Claff later worked at a Crawford County saw mill wearing Cooksey’s clothes and is jailed in Jefferson Ashtabula County. Search for Cooksey’s body continues with limited leads. Coroner’s jury finds De A. C. Murdock died from unknown causes. no poison detected and no clear cause of death found by Lemoyne and team.
Special Dispatch from Louisville reports the Convention on the removal of the National Capital organized in Library Hall. Judge J. M. Elliott of Boyd County was elected chairman and the body adjourned to 3 pm without business. Delegates from Missouri Illinois Indians Nebraska and Kentucky attended, with about 30 present and more expected this evening.
The General Protestant Episcopal Convention adjourned to noon to clear backlogged business. A committee proposed delaying any revision of the Nicene Creed until a united council of English Rite churches can act, urging preservation of English wording and communion with the Church of England. Memorials from dioceses Alabama Albany Arkansas Connecticut Eastern Texas Vermont lamented deaths of prominent clergy and lay leaders and urged suitable resolutions of regret.
Cleveland dispatch reports Captain John A. Carson of the schooner Winslow found in his cabin in an unconscious state yesterday morning. He had sailed the lakes for years and was regarded as one of the most trustworthy masters of these waters. The exact cause remains unclear with conflicting details from the night before.
In St Louis on October 20 a Texas cattle trader J W Haley allegedly obtained ten thousand dollars from Hogers Powers Co and five hundred dollars from Berse Snyder plus sums from others by claiming ownership of large cattle herds. He reportedly sold cattle for forty thousand dollars then vanished. No trace of him since.
Disptch from Washington notes a safe burglary case in Criminal Court with Harrington and Williams ready for trial. Colonel Whitely seeks a continuance. Ex-Solicitor Geld and Samuel E. Chandler cited. Detective Nettleship absent with an affidavit. continuance denied. Conspirators Heyes and Hirath to testify. grand jury challenge and recess granted for government review. Judge speaks on long-pending case and impending trial.
Election results show fifty seven new councils organized with twenty three selecting Republican presidents. The Mayor of Nice has been dismissed for proposing the election of a person favoring Nice's separation from Fraave, amid political shifts following October 20.
Albany reports that Phelps, a state treasury official, was convicted on indictments of embezzlement, larceny and forging and has been sentenced to fifteen years in the penitentiary.
Porter Cones county circuit court ruled Mid Central Railroad must permit Baltimore and Ohio to cross near Lake Station. Central officials blocked work as a mob confronted crews, leading to a clash. Sheriff dispersed the mob and sought arrests of ringleaders, with an effort to restore order underway and likely resolution soon.
New Year’s market notes report treasury receipts of 10 million and calls 520 bonds with November and December interest ceased. European security inflows push exchange higher. Erie loan rumored at 300 thousand in London, and German bonds ordered amid war jitters. Shipping firm links denied as San Francisco failure linked to a partner. Trial of conspirators begins. requests for postponement denied. court recess to rule on grand jury validity.
October 20 report describes a Jefferson Parishes pact between Conservatives and Republicans naming a coroner sheriff two legislators and a senator for Conservatives and a parish judge plus joint support for E Joan Ellis for Congress. It notes the New Telegraph Line and Ocean Tow Boat Company building to PaesalOutre with tolls cut by half amid competition, towage rates dropped from one dollar to fifty cents per ton.
A New York report notes the committee returns a rejection as incomplete. Mr Tairbanks of Tennessee proposes a dictionary spelling and argues Article 5 of the Constitution blocks new dioceses across large U S territories until adequate support for the episcopate is assured, urging amendment to permit such consent only after suitable provision.
Nighttime raid at The Low National Bank in Milford by masked men. They forced the cashier to leave his home and open the bank vault, escaping with about twenty five thousand dollars in currency and bonds.
Nav Department reports three new yellow fever cases at Ponencaia navy yard on October 20, one fatal. Fireman O Dowd is named in connection with the incident.
Dispatches recount river conditions with falls of inches, repairs planned at Lock No.4 in about two weeks, and boat movements including arrivals and departures at Carrie and Louisville routes. Weather described as clear and pleasant with cool temperatures and steady mercury readings across cities, while coffee market notes and port activity appear in a broad snapshot.
Investigations reveal a substantial fund shortfall tied to a Sonhegin National project. Early findings indicate the amount approaching one hundred thousand dollars, underscoring the scale of the financial discrepancy and prompting further inquiries.
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