21 Oct 1870
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1870
Page
1
A garbled column records varied items: candidates and parties, Confederate era style names, local dedications, legal actions, burns, and searches. Mentions include Beecher non dedication, a soldiers monument in Tamaqua, general discussions of campaign figures, and assorted civic notices across multiple locales.
Nightly audience demand remains high at the Museesia where Woon's Mc Wade WAL stars in I, Winkle with a benefit this evening and matinee tomorrow. Enerie Bh and troupe of sable harmonistes follow a weeklong stay. Also listed are a Sargent benefit, Emerson's Bully troupe, a lecture by Down Pratt, sidewalk paving news, and a temperance convention in Mount Vernon with church and civic notes.
Reports from Paris describe minister Washburne remaining in Paris, French garrison sorties, and a looming assault on Cheren as Prussians push toward the city. Battles at Chateau d An and Neuf Briesach yield heavy losses for Prussia, while Belgian Dutch and Danish talks hint at a united alliance. A London demonstration and a harsh Favre reply outline continued hostility, with Paris’s officials detailing German designs and France's resolve. An earthquake in New York State and other tremors are noted, alongside dispatches from Dudley Observatory.
Reports from CoXXEAUTVILLE and several other places in North America describe multiple earthquake shocks around 11 AM on October 20. Buildings trembled, walls cracked, and furniture moved as tremors lasted from one to five minutes with minor damage reported in scattered locations.
The article explores preparations surrounding a fatal deed at John Arme strong's residence. It details the sealed dwelling and notes the suicide's will, highlighting investigative steps and legal implications.
John Armstrong a white male laborer once living at Matteawan left a note and died by pistol shot in his room at Davis’s store. A large sum of money was rumored, with locked boxes and a bag of silver found. His will names executor Rothery and leaves machines, tools, a manuscript library, and small sums to acquaintances. Funeral held at Methodist burial grounds.
The United States Treasury maintains it pays only proportional value for mutilated notes to deter fraud. Fractional parts would invite multiple redemptions, risking overpayment. The discount saved the government about 146,693 dollars, with holders losing an equal amount.
The July 18 1866 treaty with Cherokees provides that unclaimed bounties and arrears for Indian United States volunteers for two years after ratification go to fund an asylum for education of children. The Cherokee regimental bounties follow existing law. if no heirs claim, payments may lapse to the Treasury.
The Rhode Island Republican convention failed to nominate after fifty five ballots. If no choice is reached after one trial at the polls the State Committee to call a new time. The last ballot listed Representatives Thos. Davis and L. Gaines as nominees. It is understood these candidates will face voters.
Tomorrow afternoon the Red Stockings meet the Philadelphia Athletics in what may be the season’s strongest clash. Interpreting reports, the game will be broadcast on the Times bulletin board with large readable figures. The Mutuals game preview notes wind and dust, with both teams misplaying and no decisive edge after ten innings. Debates continue over McVey as potential Reds captain for next season as Chicago’s amateurs beat Kekiongas. The State Baseball Association meeting is set for New York on November 30, with delegates to be chosen for the National Association.
Mothers learn the care importance for teething children through an advertisement for Mrs Whitcomb’s Syrup featured in a separate column, noting relief or benefits claimed for cutting gums and soothing discomfort.
Tonight in this city Rev. Ifull advocates Spiritualism while Rev. Moore of Philadelphia, a Presbyterian clergyman, opposes. The debate promises to be lively as both sides present strong arguments on whether Modern Spiritualism rests on fraud and witchcraft and should be rejected and opposed.
The Little Miami Railroad trialed patented sardine style boxes for conductors. A slip of paper on a double strip records passenger fares and the conductor marks payment points, then tears and hands the memo to the passenger. Effectiveness and penalties remain unclear.
In Cincinnati, Cyextrar Cratetian Currcu plans to use Union Chapel on Seventh street between Plum street and Central avenue for regular services until their own church on Freeman street is ready. The project aims at a grand edifice costing about 120000 dollars, reflecting well on architect and donors alike.
At a stockholders meeting held Saturday in Wilshire Cincinnati and Molinteedon were elected to lead the Cincinnati Cleveland and Sai Railroad as officers J D rides and others named in the record.
The Har monic Society Executive Committee met with President present and decided on a concert series this season. Arrangements are under way for the promised concerts as part of their activities. A trotting race at Buckeye track is scheduled tomorrow with five entries listed. Stone cutters M Finnegan Son labor on a Boston hotel front, shipping stone ahead of winter suspension.
The Marietta and Cincinnati Railroad reports approximate weekly earnings for the second week of October 1870, showing totals of 179,985 and related figures. In a separate incident, Christian Standacher a German brewery employee died by suicide after drinking at a house on Esa street. The coroner held an inquest and returned a verdict of death by own action. The deceased was about twenty four years old.
The Irish Catholic Benevolent Union adopted its Constitution, re elected Dwyer as President and Brady as Vice President with Harrington and Secretary. Treasurer proved hard to fill until Father Henry of St. Louis agreed to serve. The Address Committee was instructed to print 10,000 copies of the Constitution. Judge Daily, Father Hayes and others spoke before adjournment.
Yesterday’s dispatches described a quake that rattled Cleveland and other cities, with a notable run of tremors at Lane Seminary West Walnut Hills Bonte’s frame factory Plum and Twelfth streets and Miles Greenwood’s foundry Canal and Walnut. Workers feared collapse and observers reported rocking walls and noises, though the event proved not to be a major quake.
The City Exposition closes its final day with praise for the exhibits and plans for 1871 as S. Holmes & Son promote wallpaper and decorative work while other firms like Dobson, Snowdon, and Otte expand displays. A petty theft incident with a Dobson Scroll saw owner is noted, and the Ice King Refrigerator impresses with long refrigeration of meat and produce. The paper highlights strong attendance, vendor activity, and ongoing interest in mechanical and craft displays across industries.
The first annual session of the Reunited Presbyterian Church meets at First Presbyterian Church. Rev. Dr Thomas notes contrasts between church offices. Dr Kendall delivers a missions address. New correspondents invited. endowment talk for Wooster University praised. memorial fund proposed. adjourns to 9 am next day. Cincinnati section recalls early city life and the ferry Bates restaurant with a whipping post.
Captain Messerole records arrivals and departures between Dayton Middletown and surrounding towns with receipts totaling 13 047 pounds hides paper flour whisky oats and other commodities including coal and timber. A fire at John E Cook chair factory 131 Liana street triggered box 132 alarm at 7 pm with engines on scene and damage estimated at 500 dollars.
The paint shop of J. Parker at 127 George Street was entered last night for the second time in three months. Attackers took several new brushes and may attempt to sell them in the city today.
In a tense message the Enquirer’s office pleads calm amid reports about a se vere injury in a hatchway incident. The note asserts the paper will manage wounded men and bury the dead without outside help, urging restraint from sensational coverage.
City meeting awarded paving contract on Second Street to Peter at 67 cents per square yard and 27 cents per lineal foot. Petition from Main Street property holders received. B.S. Hardin named Deputy Marshal. Newton Dunn confirmed as night policeman. Convicts from county court sent to Frankfort penitentiary. Grand Sire of Odd Fellows visiting Covington. turnout expected at Odd Fellows Hall. Panorama exhibit by James Franklin Association Hall Covington scheduled with remarks from Rev Craton. Letter from Albert Norton praising New York City exhibition.
The body found last Thursday at the foot of Columbia is identified as Miles Forbes aged seventy five. He lived with his son John Forbes at the corner of Saratoga and Tibbatts streets. The City Council met with President Cummings presiding and discussed street improvements and assessments including Ringgo and Putnam streets and Williamson street projects.
Emma Askew a ten year old girl and daughter of Rev. Robert Aaknew was playing with schoolmates in Columbia after school when a dammy approaching train was heard too late. The engineer applied his emergency brake but the child's foot was crushed by the hand wheels and may require amputation.
A partial OCR segment lists numerous individuals and places including Alfred Grith En Alex Long Gailam Gano David Gibson Taft Carla G Adab Everett Cleveland W Culbertson New Albany Ind Steubenville Ohio.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a 1820 organized insurance company with cash capital figures of 170,000 and 24,1100 plus a two year reference. Names, places, and full details are missing, leaving an unclear historical registration snippet.
Murray Lantman florid water advertised as lasting agreeable and refreshing for the handkerchief toilet and bath. Sold by all druggists and perfumers.
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