27 Oct 1874
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1874
Page
1
The piece notes the possibility General Meigs will decline a Russia mission to remain in the Regular Army while an unofficial report suggests retirement. General Ratu Ingalls may be appointed Quartermaster General. It also mentions Professor Henry and a Smithsonian opening on Sundays with no action yet announced.
The Granger case proceeded with conflicting accounts as Richards the Chief of Police testified about handling papers and arrests. Witnesses described Harrington and Alexander’s involvement while Major Rice and the District Attorney's office overseen by T. Lee connected to the investigation. The judge adjourned the session amid questions about the chain of evidence and alleged cover actions.
New Orleans reports detail a sweep of arrests under Merrill and Emory amid racial and political tensions. Central committees circulate communications condemning military involvement and urging fair voting while naturalization records and legal actions spark protests in Claiborne and Lincoln parishes.
A fire in the rear of Zellers brick block on Main Street this morning destroyed a large frame building and the engine house attached to the Telegram printing office. The press room was badly washed out. Losses appeared heavy, mainly due to water damage.
Fragmentary report notes a tragedy linked to Mawson and a death by halcide amid chaotic names and unclear dates. Authorities mention Mrs Light, Beeching of DS life, and a son held amid an arrest related to alleged replication.
The Grand Jury reports examinations into crimes and misdemeanors, commends Sheriff Allen and deputies for prisoner care, and thanks the Prosecuting Attorney for guidance. It recommends reform school for Kraut and Weaver for petit larceny. It lists bills, including murder, arson, forgery, and burglary charges. Democratic crowd attention noted as Jorbin Ward arrives.
In a United States Court session the jury heard a case Benjamin I Watson as- signtee of Giles A. L. Eagan versus J. W. Sohn with all claims. The piece laments missing Wm Brown's singing on sheriff sale days. Thos W Zwart of Marietta and John Floyd Lewis of Cincinnati were admitted to practice by Judge Ewing. County Commissioner Haif returned from Philadelphia after mourning McAvoy's defeat.
A Terre Haute man, 3 F Barnhert, lost six dollars from his pocket while browsing a Fifth Street cheap jewelry auction store last evening. He offered no clue to the thieves or money.
Joan Lewis charged with illegal voting and Richard Flenagen accused of procuring him to vote were discharged by Judge Marchant in Cass morning as no prosecuting witness appeared.
A German stone mason Audenrief residing at 26 Orchard Street broke a leg when a bank of earth collapsed in Bremen between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets yesterday afternoon.
Work house sentences were passed by Judge Marchant of the Police Court this morning. Bridget Bolan for disorderly conduct thirty days Frank Opp for a fault and battery thirty days Clara Caster and Mary Brown street walking twenty four hours each Clement Fangman abusing family three months
Stev W T Moore reports to the Superintendent of Police that his residence at 302 West Eighth Street was entered by burglars and robbed of about worth of silverware including spoons forks and similar items. No clue to thieves or property has yet been obtained.
Paris officials released an official note addressing circulating rumors about a memorandum. The note states the memorandum concerns past issues rather than current matters and argues that the stance of major powers explains the alarm that the memorandum had triggered.
John Logan pleaded guilty to stealing a watch from Mrs Williams and was fined 200 dollars plus costs and assigned to the workhouse. John Toding received two months for stealing a pickax from George Brockman. William Leslie was fined 20 dollars and costs for stealing a sack of flour.
In Brarrs on October 20 the municipal tribunal named Hauzer editor of the Vienna Presae as witness in the Von Arnim affair and asked him to produce a paper with revelations about the Prussia ecclesiastical dispute. The Kullman defense claims insanity.
Joshua Osborn of Adams County had a gold watch and chain stolen from his room at the Galt House last night after the room was entered while he slept. C Statzenbsch of Zanesville, staying at the Henrie House, reported the loss of an overcoat from his room last night.
Mabuto reports reinforcements sailed today for Cuba amid news that Admiral Topete is again seriously ill. The dispatch notes the transport movement and ongoing military concerns in the Caribbean theater.
The Italian harpist Paschal Satalis dies prompting a coroner’s inquest. The Academy of Medicine criticizes the verdict, praising the professionals who reached a clear conclusion while noting potential dissent among would be coroners in its ranks.
Nick M. Johnston formerly General Western Agent of the Atlantic Coast Line in this city is appointed Assistant General Freight Agent for the same line with headquarters at Wilmington North Carolina. George Wilcox agent for Little Nell California Diamond is in the city arranging for Nell to appear at the Grand Opera House next week in a new play No Name. Notices praise her acting and the production.
Special Dispatch to the Daily Times notes river conditions October 27 with falling water levels and clear warm weather. Reports from Louisville Evansville and Ironton detail boat movements, packets, freight moves, and local commerce as captains and towboats operate amid rising activity and races nearby.
President Jones announces a joint committee from the Commissioners and Cotton Exchange will inspect a large batch of cotton bales entered for Exposition premiums. The warehoused samples at W. W. Emerson’s facility will be examined Friday for the finest bale, with a $1,200 cash premium.
Wheat and flour dull with unchanged quotes. corn steady at 7. Gleam of activity in pork lard bacon and beef. Receipts noted as 1,990 head and 1,570 hide. Chicago notes mixed prices for corn oats and bran with pork whiskey and lard quoted, receipts listed for several items, and several prices for bacon and hams.
The Coroner held two inquests this forenoon on bodies of elderly people. Frederika Scarmon, 57, fell from bed at 3 am on Hamilton Road and died from hemorrhage of the lungs. George Hickman, 55, died from heart disease after an incident at Fourth and Sycamore, leaving a destitute wife aged 71 and a small repair business.
The Chamber of Commerce committee submits unanimously approved resolutions on the death of Captain Thomas J. Haldeman. He served as Government Inspector of Steamboats, State Legislator, President of the School Board, and Mayor of Glendale, among other offices. He is remembered as a self made man with integrity and charity, and the committee expresses deep sympathy to his family. The preamble and resolutions will be published in daily papers.
In New Orleans on October 27 the Board of School Directors seeks half a million dollars for the public schools for the next year. Prominent lawyers Semmes, Judge Collins, New, and Voorhies oppose the Attorney General Field on Second District Court naturalization, sparking talk of many convicts seeking new trials and renewed litigations where jurors previously ruled. Parish officials may face disqualification. John Crossley, MP and Mississippi Valley Society member, was hosted by the Chamber of Commerce and Valley Society.
During a political melee at King William Courthouse on October 27 between J B Sener Republican candidate for re election and B Douglas Conservative, Sener was severely injured with a broken arm and other hurts after a dispute over remarks about Congressman Beck of Kentucky escalated into a fight as the crowd surged the platform.
The dry goods house of Sherwood Barker & Co was burglarized last night, with losses estimated from $1,000 to $5,000 in silk and laces. Notary Lord Masserene and his Lady Masserene departed Toledo for Chicago this morning after a two week stay marked by shooting with local sportsmen.
New York October 27 General Convention resumes business after morning prayer. Delegates clash over copying charges against Bishop Seymour and discuss CANON changes on divorce and church discipline. Reports on new diocesan division of Wisconsin and ritual questions noted. vice presidential election and other matters tabled.
At Clearwater Minnesota on Saturday Seth Gibbe a highly esteemed citizen was caught in a revolving shaft in Morrison's mill. His left arm was torn from the body and both legs were broken and splintered. His head suffered fatal blows and no clothing remained on the body.
Special dispatch notes a dull oil market with refined prices steady at 4 cents and crude around 47.6 cents. Parker's Landing and Oil City markets show quiet demand with immediate shipments possible at old rates. Philadelphia crude remains dull while refined trades hover near 11 cents with limited activity.
Mr Benninger won the requisite votes for election as magistrate. Bonds for Athony Evitt and Reilly were prevented and approved. The Leamington Agricultural Laborers Union heard a Mississippi deputation on emigration of English farm hands and resolved to send a delegate to report on prospects and cover inquiry expenses. The Italian Optimist urged Italy to seek American aid or pension for Garibaldi.
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