Unsure text notes election and conviction details
Fragmentary report mentions a conviction and a polling day with special deputies present. Details about names, places, and exact actions are unclear due to garbled OCR.
30 Oct 1874
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1874
Page
1
Fragmentary report mentions a conviction and a polling day with special deputies present. Details about names, places, and exact actions are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Report from October 29 notes favorable mid autumn weather aiding cotton yields. Frost damage minimal, picking season improving with forward crop maturity. estimates show slight weather risks but overall strong prospects. Crop progress described as proceeding rapidly toward completion with expectations of a good yield, similar to last year.
Disjointed text from a New York date line notes a committee report and discussion on liturgy and a new Lectionary. It mentions Rev A Watson of North Carolina, bishops, a possible confirmation, and a secret session lasting into the next day. Also references Lutheran Sunday School conventions in Pennsylvania and discussions on early conversion.
Gov P W Leslie issues a proclamation offering 500 dollars for each capture and conviction of the trio or more who shot a young black girl in Shelby County. He stresses state authorities must enforce law and protect public order, citing October 24 1874 incident and urging citizens to aid the effort.
In Plymouth and nearby areas a series of fires caused extensive damage. Joseph's Hotel and Daven port Blair stables, with hay, barn, and a store, were destroyed. Total losses reach around 100000 with insured portions about 43000. Other outbreaks in Cleveland and Oil City damaged facilities including the Oil City Barrel Works.
In Toledo on October 29 a case arose seeking an injunction against Rev James Cie pastor of St. Francis de Sales to stop burial refusals at Forest Cemetery. Wynn sought to inter a deceased member in the Catholic cemetery but faced opposition based on church rules about membership and cemetery interment. Decision reserved as the matter involves church authority and cemetery policies under Bishop of Cleveland.
Salt Lake reports Linghem Young traveling south to assess wintering near St George. First twenty miles of the Utah Western Railroad nearly finished and track laying will start upon arrival of the locomotive. In San Francisco Hon Elisha A Allen arrives as Hawaiian Kingdom envoy to Washington signaling treaty negotiations with the United States as King Kalakaua’s government plans a late November port visit.
Fragmentary OCR text references Blodgett, Wa. States Cir and Meck Island with mentions of a company and a person. Details are unreadable and no clear event or outcome is present.
Death of Father Leuymear is reported with focus on the Ixp. event in Cones 9 Dame Unieee Damener. Details are limited in the fragment, but the notice confirms a clerical death and acknowledges local church involvement. No additional names or dates are legible.
A fragmentary notice places Wasnixator on October 29 noting a Texas marshal role under Ochiltree. The item hints at official duties within a county jail or court system, with limited readable names and dates.
A large delegation of teachers travels to the city for the Central Ohio Teacher's Association meeting. About 30 from Springfield, 25 from Dayton, 12 from Hamilton, 8 from Athens, 7 from Chillicothe, with others from smaller towns. Commissioner Harvey to open proceedings with an address. City Council returns from Pittsburg after inspecting asphalt pavements to improve High street.
Dispatch from Chillicothe reports forest fires in Bainbridge area spreading rapidly under high winds. A five mile long tract neared Bourneville, prompting residents to combat the flames to save homes as the danger to the town intensified.
The General Convention opened in New York with a secret session and committee of conference. Dr. Leeds reported on missions. discussions covered canons on ritual, incense, crucifix, and Eucharist, with amendments referred to Canons and Conference. The House of Deputies and Bishops debated constitution amendments and the Hymnal committee, seeking assurances for missionary support and Canon revisions.
New York on October 30, Chief Justice Nelson denied Heary Ward Beecher counsel's motion to compel Theodore far nish sbi of ae. The ruling concerns statements linked to the pending case involving Mrs Tilton and Susana.
Derreort notes a late autumn gale on the lakes with few vessels lost but several disasters reported. The schooner Michigan Pelee is feared sunk near Clay Banks Lake Erie. The schooner Queen City is ashore at Point Pelee Tees. Most ships carried wheat from Chicago to Buffalo.
San Francisco reports strong interest in the upcoming race between Occident and Fullerton. Valley pools indicate Fullerton as the favorite, with betting odds showing significant support for the morning event tomorrow.
Milwaukee market notes October 30 report grain prices and futures with wheat firm and easier, corn steady, oats mixed, barley steady, and pork and lard values. New York and New Orleans regions show flour, wheat, and sugar movements with varied quotes, receipts, and market activity across price points.
A fragmented OCR note cites oil market activity with prices described as dull and weaker. It mentions landing-market weakness and immediate impact, referencing October dates and scattered figures, indicating a tepid or declining market mood without concrete details.
Trompton A. Potter, president of the City Council, became intoxicated last Tuesday, stole a buggy, drove zigzags on Second Street, and faced arrest. The livery hostler moved the horse to the stable, Potter reentered, and a chase ensued. Potter was jailed to sober up, released on bail, then faced charges of carrying concealed weapons, fast driving, and intoxication. He pleaded guilty to the fast engine charge and was fined ten dollars plus costs. An examination of the latter resulted in a twenty dollar fine with costs, paid by security.
The Pall Mall Gazeite lauds a Newfoundland dog in Richard Cour de Lion for its grace, agility, and powerful bark. The creature drives the climactic confrontation with Sir Conrad, delivering a dramatic, nonviolent moment that electrifies the audience despite anachronistic staging.
The report details multiple Police Court actions including John Smith held on $800 bail for theft of $54, Louisa Falvert convicted of stealing gold rings and sent to the Workhouse for 30 days plus a $100 fine, and two men Peter Eckert and Frank Honeycole convicted of breaking a freight door seal, each getting seven days in the Workhouse. It also records sentences for other petty crimes, comments on officers White and Mead, and notes county bids opening for culverts and small bridges with bidders including new entrants.
Personal note reports Little Nell arrived in the city last night and is staying at the Grand Hotel.
Last evening at about seven, James J. White an 11 year old son of steamboat blacksmith James White on Front street near Ludlow attempted to speed a fire at his father's home No 12 East Front street by pouring coal oil from a half gallon can. The explosion burned him across the arms head and breast and clothes caught fire. Doctors Jones and Watson attended all night but the boy died at five this morning.
In the United States Court the jury returned a verdict in favor of Grover and Baker Sewing-machine Company against A Etterick and Samuel Williamson. The ruling reflects a ren in favor of the plaintiff per the yesterday paper report.
In October 1859 Ps Bownay notes the Bombay Presidency cotton crop will be the largest on record, with picking begun a fortnight earlier than last year.
In St. Louis on October 16 the Railroad Conductors' Convention continued the work on its by laws and adopted them. It also approved a disability clause allowing members to insure against death disability or both, with options to select coverage independently. Officers for the next year are being elected.
WashingtonOctober 50 Thomas P Ochiltree suspended from the office of Marshal of the Eastern District of Texas Lemuel D Evans assigned in his place Evans formerly in Texas and an ex member of Congrey P Cambia appointed Postmaster at San Antonio Texas Jacob C Otisis appointed Postmaster at Glenwood Iowa vice Newell suspended
Boston on October 30 Geo Kingsbury assistant receiving teller at the National Bank of Boston has been arrested for embezzling 51000. He has partly returned some money and is held for trial.
Judge O Connor of the Supreme Court issued an injunction restraining the city and the Mayor from using police to interfere with the Ohio and Mississippi Railroad Company and A G W Ross in building a sidetrack to the Ross elevator. The order was later set aside after city officials learned of the motion. The incident delays the sidetrack project while new legal steps are prepared.
The Atchison Champion cites a case where Vincent Morgan was arrested, examined, bound over, and sent to the penitentiary for two years after admitting to horse thefts. North Atchison and Doniphan County form a vigilance group of about fifty men aiding authorities to punish horse thieves, with repeated calls for swift punishment and two to three year penitentiary terms.
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