22 Oct 1874
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1874
Page
1
Special Dispatch reports Congress struggles over presidential and department head appointment power. The text notes members of Congress pressure for appointments, others resist dictation while accepting information. It mentions the illness of sculptor William H. Rheinart of Baltimore.
Amid mounting speculation campaign aides indicate a renomination tender is under consideration. Key figures and party operatives weigh strategic options as county timelines tighten. Local supporters focus on policy stances and potential challengers gathering momentum.
A Columbus dispatch reports the board found Jenner guilty on eight specifications by a 2 to 2 vote. The charge involving a pupil at the Home was sustained, alleging improper contact. The board will not publish a formal report and the matter appears unresolved despite the vote. County returns show varying tallies for Wikoff and Bell across multiple offices.
Special Dispatch to the Daily Timies notes movement from New Orleans to Little Rock where officials plan talks with State officers over arranging funding for three and a half million dollars of Arkansas securities held by European investors. News mentions new Thirty-year Bonds bearing four or five percent interest.
A fragment from a 21st century record notes a titled work labeled The Gale IX The Borth Log of Life. The OCR text is incomplete, offering only the enigmatic headline line and a stray number 21. The reader is left with little verifiable event or detail.
Beakib dian Glen sells a stock of loaded oak items and ammunition in a brief local listing. The notice notes sale details and availability.
Paris on October 22 the president of a major va on did resign officially sending his notice from the French capital. The move follows growing calls for reform within the organization and signals a leadership change at the top.
Thiers angrily refutes allegations of providing aid to Italy. He declares he did not participate in any support or conspiracy, insisting he acted in defense of France and neighboring states while defending national interests.
Quebec October 22. The council hears explanations on trade navigation by steam vessels. The discussion centers on the feasibility and implications of a navigation plan for Levis and the Gulf, with serious consideration to the projected impact and regulatory aspects.
In Chicago on October 22 rumors spread that J F Joy of The Inter Ocean claims Grand Trunk aims to make Boston its outlet. Hanes questions the arrangement while proponents say Dominion Line steamers from Grand Trunk zones quicken routes. Officials imply local rates may apply temporarily.
The Secretary of New Jersey warned the insurance company to discontinue certain practices as its affairs were found in a deteriorating condition. The notice indicates regulatory concerns and a mandate to halt problematic activities pending further action.
The Episcopal Convention in New York on October 21 discussed canon changes. Both houses considered amendments to Section 8 and Section 5 of a canon, with proposals to allow or restrict hymns and public worship practices, and to transfer certain duties within dioceses.
A fragmentary report outlines the Presbyterian Synod meeting in Chicago Illinois with the Joint Committee on business and proceedings led by Clerk responses. Rev Moyes declined to represent and Patton began his speech with tomorrow’s floor, the synod refusing further accommodations.
Eyewitness accounts describe a shooting during a Jackson gathering. Authorities deny claims of armed bands parading, while Butler and Bannon allegedly wounded six colored men. A state naturalization opinion and Conservative bid to purge white voters are noted as elections loom.
An adjourned meeting at the Palmer House formed the American Electrical Society to exchange knowledge and advance electrical interests. It establishes an annual meeting on the third Wednesday of October and designates Chicago as headquarters with a North American leadership including President General Anson Stage and Secretary C S Jones.
The third triennial banquet at the Union Theatre featured Gen Joseph R Hawley as speaker for the next meeting in Philadelphia on a date to be fixed. Gen Hawley died during the event, with about three hundred attendees present.
The leaders of the Cit Coog City faction threaten to bar all Coopers Society members, potentially forcing out over 5,000 men who refuse to renounce the Coopers' Talon.
Special Dispatches report river levels with 15 inches water at Pitrsnree and 8 feet 5 inches at LovypvILue KY, noting limited river activity. Weather varied from light rain to cloudy, temperatures mid 60s to mid 70s, with ships like Gracey and City of Helena on routes and departures noted amid changing navigation conditions.
The Daily Times reports that a jury was obtained in the Bese burglary case with Henry D. Cook Jr among those drawn. The court overruled counsel’s protest and excused Cook after answering satisfactorily, allowing the trial to proceed this afternoon.
Preparations begin for the Ks hs Union entertainment in October. The group plans to hold a session between days of a future meeting, with costs and arrangements discussed. A joint session address proposes withdrawing the ticket and releasing pledges to allow untrammeled election action.
A fragment notes that William granted a deed to Bard on October 22, with unspecified details and a reference to Breis. No further context or parties are clearly identifiable.
In New Ingria Louisiana on October 22 reports say Deputy United States Marshal intends to arrest notable locals including Alcibiades Deblanc General Declouet and Col. Tournet amid warrants believed issued by authorities.
New York reports the government awarded a half million dollars in gold today at market values around 110.06 to 110.20 per ounce. The move reflects a narrow trading range and illustrates ongoing bullion market activity.
Weather data from Cincinnati at 7 05 AM reports signal and transportation notes. The message references commerce and agriculture, with weather implications on shipping and industry. The garbled text names locations like Benicit of Commerce and Agriculture and Port Sully, hinting at regional updates for the day.
Washington DC October 22 10 30 AM weather report describes warmer conditions in the southern and western regions with fog and increasing cloudiness in the middle and eastern states. The forecast notes a near stationary front and milder temperatures across the Tennessee and Gulf states.
The Arkansas Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows elected Albert Cohen as Grand Master and E T Jones as D G M with Thomas R Welch as Secretary. A biennial Sigma Chi session met in Richmond with delegates from most Southern states and several board members present. The Water cats and a Catholic Benevolent Union convention in various cities also drew attendees nationwide.
Cynthia Woodson, described as a Bucktown nymph of dusky complexion, allegedly robbed Thomas Welsh of 35 dollars last night and is held at Hammond Street Station awaiting tomorrow’s court. Police Commissioner W M Cameros suffers a severe asthma attack at Sa Riersted’s office, deteriorating then improving on Mound Street.
On Sunday evening the Mozart Building new hall will be opened with a grand concert by the Cincinnati Orpheus Society aided by the Amateu Orchestra. The event has been in preparation for some time and promises a full house as many invitations have been issued.
Conductor Williams of the Omaha Express 1.C. and L. railroad has returned from a short visit with his parents in Xenia. He was greeted by relatives and neighbors at their home on Eighth Street with a hearty reception on his arrival.
Officier Caréen, returning from recall, intervened in a disturbance at the corner of Eighth street and Wilbert avenue. He moved to arrest the quarrelsome individuals, but bystanders, including men named Mary, intervened and posted bail for court tomorrow.
The Board of Trustees of the City Water Works met this morning with Johnston and Danuenhold present and Bowman absent due to sickness. Pay rolls showed some employees credited for eight or ten extra days, and the engineer was instructed to cap hours and days, with extra hands only if needed. Non residents were to be given preference in employment, and the Madison pike petition was granted with petitioners paying pipe laying costs. The superintendent’s request to buy meters was laid over, and the board adjourned after routine business.
In a tense scene Judge Matson of the Probate Court refused to allow Tom McGonegle to remove Seifert, a disturbed patient, to the Longview Asylum. McGonegle, aided by a stout German, tried to move Seifert under an implied order, but the judge halted the transfer and warned of arrest.
Leopold Burkhardt vs Frederic Burkhardt on reservation of testimony in the lower court. Frederick Burkhardt bought out the business and gave notes for payment. he claims the plaintiff violated contract terms in selling goodwill and seeks to enjoin note collection. Leopold Lee secured the notes. Parties argued and reserved. Also Sage, Kittredge and Wilby vs Carson, a petition in error to reverse a judgment on a note from Geo McCammon to Carson. Defense asserts the note arose from a stock gambling transaction in the northwest in 1872 and is void. Argued and submitted.
In Brooklyn two Democratic convention attendees, Shaw and Coens, were attacked by Dombraggio and an unnamed assistant after entering a house on a precinct matter. Crocker suffered a fatal-looking wound, Shaw was badly injured but survives, and the assailants surrendered. Separately, the new Pacific Mail steamer City of Ohio began a sea trial with 600 guests aboard.
The Maryland Jockey Club races continued today. The first race for two-year-olds at one mile was won by Aristides, with Betty as colt taking second and Aniella third. The second race, a free handicap at half a mile, was won by Ballankeel with Shylock second, Bannerette third, and Harry Bassett fourth. Time noted as 1:31%.
New York reports the Republican sub Committee voted last Tuesday for Salem P. Wales as Mayor and P. H. Jones as Registrar, in a fore noon meeting.
The General Episcopal Convention resumed its sittings in New York on October 22 after religious services. The House proceeded to a secret session following the opening.
In Columbus Journal sketchy prose, General Comly drives to the Post Office, ties his horse, enters to retrieve mail, and departs on a rumbo to the countryside. The telegrapher starts a chase while townsfolk await his return, and the editor notes the scene as a humorous social column moment.
Local authorities report the death of Fred Weber, a prominent auctioneer from Clinton County, discovered beside a road. The circumstances suggest a fatal incident related to his recent travels and an event he attended. Police are investigating with no further details released at this time.
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