23 Oct 1877
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1877
Page
1
Glascow reports forty corpses at the bottom of a shaft as rescue teams struggle to reach the mine. No shaft sounds have reached the bottom. efforts to recover bodies continue amid hazardous conditions.
A masked attempt to derail a Cincinnati to St Louis Ohio and Mississippi train near Nobie Ti left a jack screw elevated rail and loosened opposite rail. The Oyster car and others were damaged but no passengers harmed. A railroad hand is suspected and a replacement train arrived about eight hours late.
General Grant was entertained at a banner by the Mayors and corporation of last. In response to a toast he said if England and the United States remained neighbors as now would become.
In Ears Pennsylvania on October 25 a report notes a vessel wreck lies due east of Bee Point in the channel. Officials seek determine its exact position as it sits in the path of shipping.
The latest dispatches note Puerto Plata and Lovels in Sao Domingo have been reoccupied by government forces. Other provinces reportedly remain under government control as operations proceed.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions a date and time in a historical context. Details are unclear but indicate an era with numeric stamps and possible national service references. No clear event, person, or organization is readable to identify a full item.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Oorsen Culer, SiGxAL Orric Nagy and a time 23-10:30 A. It references wind and laniary train areas but lacks coherent detail or clear event.
Telegraphic items note a Paria conciliation cabinet discussion. Mentioned are railway reconstruction contracts for Bul and the movement of provision carts to Plevna to support Osman Pasha. Reports list sickness cases and a note about John Morton, former president of the Street Passenger Railway Company.
Washington correspondence details a Nassau of Matthews in the 1876 race and his unpaid political expenses. Chandler covers Matthews’ use of special cars hotels and dinners, with a nine hundred dollar bill paid by the committee. The piece notes ongoing criticism of Matthews and his stance on civil service reform.
The article references masked assailants, shootings, and assaults around Osypka and Tangipahoa Parish, detailing attacks on Black residents and calls to restore order. It notes claims of armed mobs, disappearances, and ongoing outrages, with officials promising further details and public safety actions.
The fragment outlines political tension within the Administration’s supporters over the Southern policy and potential consequences for elections. It mentions a shift among Republicans and moderate voices, with criticism of perceived failures and the fallout from electoral outcomes.
A fragmented notice references efforts to mobilize a Southern Pacific region rail project. The text mentions a central authority and possible timing for a broader transport initiative, with unclear specifics due to OCR issues.
Washington dispatch reports Senator Mitchell to hear P B S Pinchback's claim to a Senate seat tied to credentials dated July 13 1873. Pinchback arrives in Washington and seeks an audience with the Privileges and Elections Committee while Congress moves slowly toward adjournment for race activities.
The Committee on Privileges and Elections met to hear testimony in the Louisiana Senators case. Mr Spofford was granted permission to continue his argument tomorrow as unaddressed issues from the government’s framing were set for review and potential reversal.
A Fast Line train from Chicago on the Lafayette Railroad derailed near Fowler early today. The freeman and engineer were injured, the sleeper car was detached, and passengers arrived seven hours late. Senator Morton's condition is unchanged.
Special Dispatches report slow Monongahela rise near Pittsburg with towboats Caysea and Venture arriving opposite Ole Creek. One drowned in liquor incident near Lock No.1. Captain Eads crew and pilots listed. Cincinnati, Louisville, and Madison freight movements noted with coal and coke shipments. several towboats and steamers depart or repair. Weather clear and pleasant. river at 3 feet 7 inches over Falls. Evansville and Cataw Valley traffic described with mixed freight activity.
From Losvox October 2 the High Blantic pit explosion left four miners alive at 11 this night, one dead before dawn and another hopelessly prostrated. Experts say all others may have perished. rescue teams face an eight to ten day delay to reach remaining workers. Work to recover bodies continues as the blast's violence is described.
Jay Gould of the Union Pacific and P Huntington of the Central Pacific press a plan to Congress via the Treasury and Interior secretaries. They propose annual cuts of one million dollars from each company s earnings from Government transportation to form a sinking fund to repay the government loan.
A suit in the United States Court in New Orleans involves John Henderson of New Orleans in connection with the whisky ring. District Attorney Bites, acting under Washington, disclosed the proceedings. The Hannibal and St. Joe Railroad reports its assets exceed three million dollars and opposes a receiver, blaming outside factors for its troubles.
The Manchester Savings Bank closed its doors this morning with liabilities not exceeding 100000 dollars. Officers state assets are ample to cover debts. Miss Amelia Neville Craig daughter of Major Isaac Craig died yesterday on Neville Island at seventy seven. State officials who testified before the Grand Jury in the riot case seek time for an appeal to the Supreme Court. hearing scheduled next week.
The Episcopal General Convention in Boston approves a committee to study adding a Spanish prayer to the Book of Prayer and to explore pastoral letters on race relations. Bishops urge stronger work among Southern freedmen, with budget cuts proposed and travel allowances reduced.
In New York on October 25 a large wave of Union Dime Savings Bank depositors sought to withdraw funds. They were told that the sixty day notice rule was in force. The bank department has conducted four weeks of examinations and found securities to be among the best. The examiner expects to conclude there is no doubt the system is sound. Two trustees reportedly claimed an ongoing examination for stock jobbing. they should be brought to justice, the examiner says.
A garbled medical records fragment references urinary and womb diseases, incontinence, water thick deposits, and mixtures with white substances. Mentions Alban and Se enete van et Sunali as unclear names within a chaotic notice.
A morning fire at Cureaco damaged the museum and a theatre section. Water from fighting the blaze suffocated animals and destroyed the theatre’s interior. Proprietor John R. Walsh and Chapin & Gore estimate losses between fifteen and twenty thousand dollars, with insured coverage two to three times that amount. The theatre was the first built after the great fire.
Racing over the Pimlico Course today Wash Booth won the maidens division with Vermont in second and Diamond third in 1 21. The Dixie stakes over two miles was captured by King Faro with Major Barker second and Suaque banna third in 3 55.
Rev. Dr. W. E. Munsey of the Southern Methodist Church died suddenly this morning in Jonesboro, Knoxville.
The XLYTH Congress extra session opened in Washington. Senate proceedings included several introduced bills. Mr Wallace announced measures to provide lawful note and coinage for the United States and to authorize a long bond for savings investments. Adjournment was until Thursday.
Michigan markets show cash and November bids with mixed results for corn wheat oats and rye. Prices cited include No 2 red cash at 4.0 to 4.8 and No 2 cash at 7c with various bid and rejected figures across commodities. Shipments in flour wheat corn oats rye and barley are listed with bushel totals from St Louis markets dated October 3.
A damaged OCR fragment references names such as Ann Ageon and Mica and hints at individuals like Leon and Anson. The text is highly garbled with stray letters and symbols, failing to provide a coherent event or clear details for a complete summary.
Chicago reports show G W Alexander a real estate dealer facing 27 in notes as unsecured debts. The text also notes John W Comington Jr another real estate dealer with secured debts totaling 31 000 and unsecured 21 000 with surety, assets, and accounts mentioned.
A brief provincial note from St. Johns New Brunswick dated October 23 reports an act of incendiarism. Details are sparse, outlining the incident without extended context or names.
A crowd laughs as a street scammer bets seven dollars that he can read minds before a wind saga unfolds. A Norwich steamship incident distracts the scene with a bystander noting a hole in a boat and a tense exclamation about whether the wind reveals truth.
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