29 Oct 1870
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1870
Page
1
The fragment notes a Salem Oregon smallpox surge with broad figures citing about 40,000 in the U S. Also mentions the Shenandoah arriving at Lisbon and assorted political and public notices including railroads and quarantines, with scattered names and places, reflecting a chaotic late edition snapshot.
Reports from Amiens show intense local ardor defending the city as Bourbaki’s forces aid the defense and a jury trial is ordered in France. Other dispatches note the Laon citadel inquiry, Paris siege pressures, and political moves toward armistice terms and a possible new assembly.
Correspondence from Cincinnati Times reports a heated buildup for the November election in New York with fears of riot, fraud, and Tammany influence. It notes calls for reform, the possible formation of a new Associated Press, and updates on James Gordon Bennett and the Astor House lease dispute involving Western Union.
Wauretma October 28 partial returns from about ten counties indicate large Democratic gains. Davis Democrat in the First Congressional district appears elected over Johnson. Taubount Democratic leads by a substantial margin. Local results reflect a favorable trend for the party.
The cotton crop is expected to reach 3,800,000 bales, nearing the South’s 1860 peak of 4,000,000 bales and signaling a return to prewar production levels. Yet rising output may not shift foreign balance much due to price declines, while a surge in petroleum to 20,000 barrels per day could further press gold prices if foreign demand holds.
An afternoon collision on the Portland and Kennebec Railroad near East Brunswick Maine left conductor Geo A Crawford dead on the scene. Several others aboard suffered injuries including Captain E McLean of Bath who was badly cut but survived, Jao rs off and shoulder bruises, G ee Bath with a scalp wound and leg bruises, W Filagherty with thigh and knee injuries, James E Riggs express messenger with a scalp wound and facial injuries, Mrs R D Blinn of Wisconsin slightly bruised, a daughter of Wm Plummer of Damariscotta slightly bruised, and Solon Caball wounded on the head.
A clergyman popular in the pulpit agreed to lecture for a forum sum but refused to begin until paid in advance. Attendees lacked the funds and someone borrowed the money. The lecturer claimed he had been swindled into agreeing and vowed to resume lecturing only after payment.
The piece notes that jlarguns and copesed in ation our re engaged in filli n es with a nee see for several tom of spruce gum. It mentions extraction from the last boilings of the Tretiner’s stills, yielding a crude scent reminiscent of soap grease. It suggests schoolgirls and gum lovers can use it while supporting local home consumption of oil well products.
A brief notice notes the bank National Gold Bank has capital of $100,000. The filing identifies the institution as a financial entity established with stated capital.
A critical notice lauds Booth in Macbeth as a superb artistic portrayal revealing the play's grand thoughts and moral philosophy. It notes Hoeth’s strong interpretation, new stage business, and assigns praise to the overall performance and future bills including Lady of Lyons and Hamlet.
Reports from Union Grounds in Williamsport describe the Athletics winning the third game of their series against the Mutuais. The schedule lists upcoming clashes with Chicago, Storkings, Reds, and Forest Citys, with tensions rising after a Reds defeat and a reform plan for the Best Heaven nine.
A Clark County meeting in Spelhattle Ohio chaired by J Thomas Exq and C M Nichols discussed supporting the railroad project. Four major lines including New York Central and Lake Shore had pledged 1.8 million dollars. the group urged construction via stocks or donations and formed committees to formalize subscriptions and advance the plan.
Dr. Comegys introduced an Ohio assembly petition to establish a central education board with eight appointees from city and county bodies and the mayor as ex officio member. The measure went to the Law and Claims Committee without discussion. Census data show Cincinnati's population and literacy figures, with about 8.75 persons per dwelling and one voter per 4.80 residents.
In a Board of Aldermen meeting, Mr Hill from the Law and City Committee presented a resolution directing the Mayor to report to the Prosecuting Attorney of the Police Court all cases where streets are blocked for more than five minutes by railroad cars locomotives or timber obstructions. The prosecutor is instructed to pursue all such cases.
The YMCA Transportation Committee reported securing free return rail transportation for delegates to the Convention on several lines. The roads include The Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton, Great Western, Pan Handle, Marietta and Cincinnati, with Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati also possibly agreeing. Other state lines were contacted. some declined or imposed unacceptable conditions. The Spiritualism debate continues with small nightly audiences and verbal sparring between Moore and Hull over medium vitality.
The Probate Court heard a custody dispute between Homer Boone and Kate Boone over their infant child. The court ruled the mother must refrain from drink and attend to the child only when in proper condition, granting the father custody while allowing the mother access under proper conduct. The ruling noted the need for respectful behavior from the mother during exchanges.
A review of testimony tied to payments to a contractor in the school house project. Witnesses discuss financial stability and alleged withholdings to cover sub contractors. The committee plans to report Monday night, with initial expectations that the charge against Mr. Hurlbut may not be sustained.
At yesterday afternoon’s Board of Aldermen meeting Ordinances from the Board of Council were read. The record lists 2,000 from General Fund to cover sewer work on Martin Street plus 7,471 25 from General Fund for repairs of Vine Street and 2,931 66 for Catherine Haley damages. Other items include horse upkeep, wharfage, Gilbert Avenue construction funds and a Fire Department allocation of 10,445 from the Twenty Fourth Ward to defray November current expenses.
The item lists names of letter recipients at a post office including Ackman James siamansis Mes Lizale Brown Mrs Mary Woean De Brown Fareaney Burke Miss Bridget Berry James H Harness J H Butler Mra J C Burns Vel Brace William Burdsal Netty Mise Ms Kickham Yea Daniel Nae and others. A second note shows Kenton county church counts by denomination with seating cost and value. Covington Catholic and Catholic churches totals are given, plus overall county totals. A Covington Cincinnati bridge incident ends with a man attempting to jump, restrained by a passerby who brought him back. The man had recently lost money in a Cincinnati gamble.
List of letters awaiting pickup at Newport Post Office for the week ending October 29 includes many individuals such as Keanne Beliem Mrs 3 D Britton John Boone ee Clark Abbie Case Clark J Ber L Davin Mary Davis Geo Deford Ha Poteee Louis Frases Mrs Faken HA Vracey Lizzie hot ten t 3 ae re Le Reelin Bee Miss A doh Clara K Soup Mine K a Mrs Lamb Jao Lewis Chas Littleton Evan fang Fu Li Julia F Miler Geo Miles C2-a Martin Joba yee EC OF M A Mullen D A 2 Muliia R Myrs Mire Mei D Oinanela a ots ner yoma Deon Pricherd incera 20 F Rudy Mise OP Riley Jas Rideaway JT Rice Headly bner Mekas Stember J Shiftey Mrs Sim hb Raith J W Swith JT Talbot G TT T2 Wwson Miss Vera Williams Mr A Dindiah Mins M Wel GW Woodworth Miss Webster AG ENMAILABLY LETTER List Roesell John DB L. WINANS Tax Presbyterian Church Direct. CULTY Presbytery adjourned meeting at Frankfort on the Mh Haat when complaint Rev th of Da Selsciedh Atena to be seeds eet opted the follow That Presbytery adheres to oeer judgment oees to the grey Jas. P. Hexprick 8c Several American flags hung at Smalley Hall during a ball event. the display misled attendees about the building’s purpose. The Criminal Court adjourned after a short session.
The text describes leaves as having a gentle stimulant effect with a peculiar tendency to urinary organs leading to incontinence from loss of tone. It also notes use in dyspepsia chronic rheumatism skin conditions and dropsy as a recommended remedy.
The advertisement lists ailments of the urinary tract including irritation of the bladder neck inflammation of the kidneys ulceration and stone deposits and mucous discharges. It markets Helmbold's Extract Buchu as a diuretic and blood purifying remedy for constitutional excesses and blood impurities.
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