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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1872
Page
1
A Rochester doctor’s diagnosis outlines alarming phases of a horse epidemic sweeping New York and surrounding cities. Reports describe widespread withdrawals of streetcars, halted lines, and mounting fatalities as horses falter and commerce strains under the disruption.
A Rochester veterinary dispatch from Jacob Dunn of Yorkville details influenza like horse disease spreading among horses. It urges early treatment focusing on eliminating poison, rest, warm ventilated stables, and careful dosing of sedatives, laxatives, and antidotes while avoiding lung irritants.
Valentine Weiss was indicted for second degree murder in the Summersett case. Bail set at 2500. Summersett fatally stabbed after a Monday night meeting following a prior meat bill dispute. Summersett died Wednesday. Weiss, an elderly frail man, faced the charge amid questions of strength and motive.
A Fort Wayne Catholic fair benefiting St. Joseph Hospital concluded after ten days, netting about $7,000 to reduce the hospital debt. A sorrowful family tragedy followed when a brother killed himself after his sibling’s death and the sister attempted drownings, prompting close watch.
In New Albany on October 25 laborer John Colpin was crushed by a falling derrick at the canal. He is fatally injured. Republicans plan to resume campaigning next week and expect to perform well at the polls on November 5.
In the Austrian red book Prince Bismarck’s April 26, 1872 dispatch is published discussing Austria-Hungary’s response to France proposing a modification of the Franco Austrian treaty. The German chancellor lauds Austria’s decision, calling it of great value to Germany and other European states for general reasons beyond its own interests.
The text notes France proposed to maintain preexisting liberal commercial treaties until 1876, or longer, despite retrograde movements. It argues that preserving treaties benefits Europe by preventing obstructions to trade and supporting a liberal policy, with Austria and others aligned in treating nations on equal footing under the most favored nation principle.
A Berlin Berlin special report notes confusion over San Juan questions and a treaty wording change. It mentions a vice president, a geographer, and reports guiding judgment, with a special messenger sent to Washington from Berlin.
Testimony reveals Andrew J. Garvey detailing payments and endorsements on bills totaling 395000, with a 50 000 amount linked to Tweed and Albany. Woodward directed bills to secure 35 percent and later 65 percent, while Mayor Hall signed warrants and accepted silver tokens amid pressure. Courtroom dispute over materiality and ongoing investigations continued amid rain and court adjournment.
A Puerto Principe letter states a small expedition landed from Puerto Plata carrying a limited kit of arms and a substantial supply of powder and lead intended for Cuban insurgents.
Dominion surveyors from Canada chase the historic junction of the Ohio and Mississippi to resolve a border dispute over a four hundred square mile tract. Col Dennis and Lindsay Russell lead the expedition, aided by military posts and observatories in Springfield and Chicago, with Cairo awaiting a precise map location.
In Rankin County Mississippi, racial violence appears rampant with five Black residents killed in a short span of fourteen weeks. A recent incident saw Wash Williams threaten a husband, leading to a fatal axe attack on Williams and subsequent lethal retaliation, underscoring the volatile safety climate described in local reports.
In Pittsuvga on October 26 Hon William F Johnston ex governor of Pennsylvania died in the city after a three month illness from dropsy. He was Democratic nominee for Congress in the Twenty third District but withdrew due to failing health before the election.
Secretary Boutwell will award the contract for tombstones to all national cemeteries after numerous bids. Reports of a horse epidemic are unverified, with stringent measures prepared in case of spread. During his absence Assistant Secretary Richardson acts as Secretary of the Treasury.
The horse disease has led to major withdrawal of horse accommodations in Boston and vicinity amid a cold rain. Detroit reports the illness appearing Thursday with many horses affected. In Michigan the outbreak extends along four routes and reaches Saginaw County northward.
A French dinner raised about five hundred dollars for Alsatian migrants. A committee of fifteen was chosen to fundraise and deliver an address. Smallpox cases reported show six, with 30,137 registered yesterday and 126,619 total to date. A late-year decline in registrations is noted with one day left. An Erie and Pavellia Ferry Company theft is alleged, involving a long-standing barge scheme disclosed in side party chatter.
New York Committee of Seventy endorsed Josiah Sutherland Democrat for City Judge, Benjamin Phelps Republican for District Attorney, and Adolph Kesler Democrat for Coroner. They also planned assigned men to oversee polling boxes on election day.
The Democratic State Executive Committee chairman in New York calls Democrats to arrest parties attempting bribery in the election. In Boston on October 26, Banks adopts the Labor Reform nomination for Congress.
In Chicago on October 26 Sheriff Osgood of Wyndham County Connecticut was taken into custody over an alleged failure to pay. The case involves Frederick McMullen accused of killing Peter Morgan in Putnam Connecticut last September during a drunken brawl.
Reports from PIOspere and New Albany note the river climbing to 7 feet 5 inches by 2 PM with persistent rain. Flooding affects river traffic as coal barges prepare to depart for lower ports. Palestine reports 25 inches on Puppy Creek bar with clear warm weather in New Albany.
Special Dispatch notes market activity as of October 24. Prices show firmness with crude and refined sectors steady or quiet. New York closes firm at 450 while crude in Seat One and Philadelphia mark subdued trading. October refiners hold near prior levels.
The report lists receipts and expenditures for the Soldiers' Relief Fund in Hamilton County for six months ending October 1. It details amounts received from county treasurer and trustees, payments made, balances on hand, and numbers of recipients across districts and wards. The narrative also notes a court proceeding on an insane asylum motion and a criminal case with a remitted fine.
A clipped report from Washington dated October 26 denies that Annie Dean is the woman who married her father's coach. The brief item clarifies a social rumor about a prominent local family.
Special Dispatch reports in Columbus that the Akron Wire Company with $50,000 capital in $500 shares filed a certificate of incorporation to manufacture wire goods. Greenville Agricultural and School Furniture Works also filed with $75,000 capital. Danian Tuscara County was incorporated for general purposes.
The floods in the Po continue unabated with many people drowned and extensive property loss. The Italian Minister of Public Works is supervising relief efforts for the distressed.
Chicago Supreme Court rules against Chicago Feening Journal proprietors over a critical article about the Raferty death case. In Borna Indiana, M B Mattingly, Aurora Herald assistant editor, drowns after collapsing near a mill race. Dekars Iowa reports a balloon accident where a man named McMann was killed after leaping from a rising balloon basket.
Richmond on October 26 reports William Teller, teller at the State Bank of Virginia, missing. He is also alleged to have defaulted in the sum of ten dollars and other unspecified amounts.
Report describes a dispute between parties at the office of Mr Casilly over an alleged land matter. An encounter ended with admonitions and a threat of a further challenge as witnesses recall a heated sidewalk exchange and a single shot of police interest.
A court session covered an artist accused of theft and handling stolen goods. Witnesses testified that he received and paid for shoes later proven stolen, with defense claiming lack of knowledge. The case was continued to Monday after a preliminary hearing and testimony that implicated the defendant.
A historical critique on a landscape painting by Mr. lengit Berton showing a schoolhouse scene among grand trees. The reviewer prefers more sky and children youthful in age, criticizing crowding yet praising harmonious coloring and potential popularity for art patrons.
The Miami Canal recorded arrivals from Louisville and Middletown and Port Union, with Perin and Crescentville ships among others, and departures to Piqua and Hamilton. Cargo included 28,440 paper, 17,400 malt, 3,156 surdries, 5,199 hides, 1,080 bushels corn, 420% barley, 60 tons ice, plus iron, coal, and other goods in shipments totaling about 23,014 tons.
At the engine-builders meeting in the city chambers a committee was formed to arrange the Engine and Machine Manufacturer Convention. The mass meeting for delegates from abroad is set for Tuesday at 10 o clock morning. The committee urges all interested in manufacturing engines and related wares to attend as delegates. By order of the committee.
The Rev Asbury Lowery D D will preach tomorrow at SU Souls, delivering his high1st sermon in the city to many friends. His recent tours in Narcous parts have boosted his reputation, and St Pauls Church will host the first of a series of quarterly greetings by the Western District Methodist churches.
Starting Sunday October 27 1872 trains run new times for the Richmond and Chicago Night Express Indianapolis and Western Mail and Cornersville Accommodation. The Night Express departs at 7 00 PM now 7 00 PM and arrives 2 05 AM instead of 8 50 AM. The Western Mail departs 7 10 4 PM now 7 15 AM. The Cornersville Accommodation departs 5 1 AM. The 9 eT ab train to Indianapolis is discontinued. All other trains operate as before.
The document discusses a magistrate judgment on sale of real estate by execution. It explains timing rules for sales after a transcript and cites court holdings that sales cannot proceed until after a stated waiting period and the transcript is complete. It notes the District Court hearing arguments carried over from the prior Saturday and the Superior Court’s related rulings.
Judge Hoeter presided as jurors were panelled in a condemnation case. The hearing featured testimonies from multiple witnesses including Zonnebaum and Keassiterlix with various pointed references to the court’s process and expected proceedings.
Rochester reports rising fatal horse disease cases with many stabled and road transport stalled. Express and railroad freight halted as boats tie up on the Erie Canal between Rochester and Buffalo, with ships carrying dead horses. Tow companies offer horses but deny liability for shortages. Street scenes show crowds without horses and wagons pulled by men.
The steamship Atratro, sailing from Plymouth to Melbourne on October 1, has returned to port after breaking her shaft days out. Sailors were lost overboard and three crew drowned in severe weather during the return voyage. Crooks & Co's cotton mills at Bolton burned last night, employing 41,000 spindles and leaving many operatives out of work.
Bids for furnishing stone for the new Government building at St Louis were opened with about a dozen bids received. Most proposals were for granite or sandstone, one for marble. A decision will not be public for several days.
Buffalo October 26 The Board of Trade this morning asked the Wayne County Michigan Board of Supervisors to reconsider their grant of permission for a railroad bridge from Grosse Isle to Stoney Point at the mouth of the Detroit River.
Toront o dispatch reports steamship Corinthian bound for Glasgow and Lamaring were aground in Long Island Bay, five miles below the city. Both vessels halted operations as crews assessed damage and safety. Authorities began maritime inquiries and rescue coordination.
The bark Medway from London ran on the Hun and Chickens near Tenlopen Light last night and is doomed. The captains and part of the crew were saved. Seven men departed the wreck in a boat and are believed to have perished.
Special Dispatches report Captain Lockhart expects old locks to open for river boat passage by mid next week as the new locks are delayed for weeks. Gates are ready but dam removal and fitting take time. Board of Directors meets Monday to decide on canal opening timing amid a steady river level and various arrivals at Cairo and Evansville.
A fragmented market summary shows varied activity across commodities. Wheat and corn prices are cited as dull to steady, with mentions of northern and southern exchanges, while pork, lard, and whisky show firm or steady demand and tentative price levels.
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