24 Oct 1868
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1868
Page
1
Fragmentary account notes a grand banquet with dignitaries including Lord Stayter and Bishop bester, toasting nations and the Royal Family. Mentions Mr. Jounsom, local celebrities, and a hoped for peaceful governance solution.
In the Fourteenth District on Baymiller Street, teachers by De Beck Moyer and Miss Grover lead classes with high arithmetic accuracy and German instruction. The principal Mr. Sands and Miss Headdrington excel in penmanship as students practice neat writing, while room crowds prompt calls for more space and playgrounds.
A five person committee including Bhar a Shag Hrely and lsguent perch Bey was proposed. The plan indicated members would vote yes or no, with some items closed for review and further evaluation.
City records reveal an inadvertent misspelling in yesterday's edition about Gerry Cook of the Atlantic and Great Western line. He serves as agent for the Erie Railroad in matters of direction and oversight.
Reported mis-typed and garbled notes describe John Robinson's Circus in a small southern town. A man asked if more circuses were coming, prompting the circus people to respond with unclear remarks about future engagements.
Curious reader surveys the rear cellars of Kauffman and Wery on Vine Street to glimpse beer manufacture in Cincinnati. The visit reveals a brew house setup, with barrels and equipment described in passing, offering a peek into early lager production in the city.
President Pendicten of Bethany Cel- Va and son-in-law of the late Alez travels to the city for a series of engagements. Local observers note his ties to the institution and his role as a central figure in midland civic affairs amid a period of activity and speculation.
A damaged passage laments that in this country the profession undervalues lawyers who distinguish themselves, noting that true distinction is rare and often unrecognized by peers and hearers. The fragment hints at regret over unacknowledged merit within the legal field.
Council met in adjourned session at 3 PM with President Keck absent. Adam Wilson chaired after a roll call showed 21 members present on the third attempt. Special taxes were presented for McMillan Street and Second Street alleys, the Seventh Street opening plan was laid on the table, and appropriations for front street damages and market work were approved.
The Ninth Street Baptist Church will be dedicated to God tomorrow with a full day of services. The program includes morning organ music, readings, prayers, hymns, a sermon by Rev. Evarts, and a congregational prayer, followed by a 3 PM children's mass meeting with speakers from Covington and Mount Auburn, and an evening sermon by Rev. Wayland Hoyt. Additional notes mention church officers, nearby synods, and related religious events in Cincinnati and vicinity.
Early this morning a blaze at 128 West Columbia Street between Race and Elm engulfed Messers Frank Jones and Buchle Woest furniture works. The third floor housed H Knost with saws and turning shops. walls remained as flames reached the rear alley. Firemen fought the blaze, police aided in water control, losses estimated with insured coverage across several firms.
Atlantic Cable reports London Times opinion on Minister Johnson speech praising his earnest push for practical peace. Seeks to settle pendency questions with Seward and Lord Stanley credited for recent policy. Also notes Central Junta recommendation and provisional juntas for OlOlasaga. Paris and Prim letter supporting deposed Duke of Estada's throne claim.
Steamboat General Quitman wrecked off New Orleans with boat and cargo total loss. Jail at Carrollton Louisiana broken open. two prisoners killed in the incident. Biot noted opposite Bo Newnea Sve a Sor.
A Virginia election report notes partial returns near October. Republicans claim a statewide and district majority, while Democrats say results favor their statewide lead. Strong entities include Marie Geant and county figures, with estimates ranging from 500 to 700 votes locally and over 9,000 in a key district.
In Washington on October 23 Mrs Ann S Stephens pronounces untrue the statement that she urged Geo A Fitch to fabricate against District Attorney Courtney for removal. She denies any such conversation between Fitch and herself. Also listed are storekeeper appointments in multiple districts and notes on bond interest payments set for November 1 and January 1. Baseball report from New York notes English cricketers losing to a select nine.
October 23 report: steamboat General Quitman from Vicksburg to New Orleans struck a snag twenty miles above Bayou Sara and sank. All aboard were saved. Cargo included 1,700 bales cotton and 4,600 sacks cotton seed. vessel and cargo total loss.
The Democratic State Executive Committee of South Carolina issued an address to citizens denouncing recent acts of violence. It calls for all people, black or white, and regardless of party, to curb incendiary language and uphold the supremacy of the law to preserve peace.
Avoeusta found issues with piping at Aston site as silty material and debris affected bagging process. Officials inspected the area and noted concerns about handling and safety compliance. No injuries reported. Immediate corrective steps were outlined for contractors and site managers.
A brief dispatch states a man named James, affiliated with Br. Louis, died near the county line after an incident in October. A special report from Little Isey notes a caneck in the same area occurred a few days earlier.
In October a detachment of H and I Troops Tenth Cavalry under Lt L H Carpenter left Fort Wania Tapass to join Gen Carr’s Fifth Cavalry. At Beaver Creek they encountered about five hundred Indians and were attacked from 7 A M until 3 P M before the attackers withdrew. One Cheyenne scout described a village of over eight hundred miles northwest with several hundred warriors nearby.
John Spicer voices concerns over naturalization and a sub treasury matter as express company representatives meet for a cooperative session. Reverend Wm Stevens Perry of Connecticut attends a session, while Evangelical Society marks an anniversary with Bishop Ishibite delivering a deferent address and over six dollars noted in tribute.
At 137 Main Street John C Buerkle advertises LiGuto furs with Gentlemens robes and various fur types. The shop offers furs cleaned, repaired, and altered in the city establishment with prices claimed.
Kentucky Improvement Co offers superior Hunnewell Cannel Coal for sale in large or small quantities.
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