01 Sep 1874
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1874
Page
1
A fragment describes an intent to besiege a cabin with well armed companions and to kill many of their assailants. The wording suggests a planned attack with violent goals and significant force. Further details on participants or location are not clear from the readable text.
The item outlines shifts in state politics including Secretary of State candidates Harvey Trennton and Judge Day, possible renomination of Heamer for the Board of Public Works, and Walling’s nomination likely boosting William Miller for State Senator amid county tensions. It also covers talks between Jno H Putnam and Dispatch Printing for the Evening Dispatch purchase, with potential use of Associated Press dispatches for five years, depending on Comly and Kencem’s response, and notes confusion over a party figure involved.
The crowded church heard prominent speakers discuss a major issue of the day. The conference condemned the topic as a curse and urged the Republican party to adopt it as a chief plank for the next national contest. The session ended on a pleasant and beneficial note.
A tar heating apparatus ignited at Iron & Steel Company in Snowtox on September 1, burning its main building and endangering the adjacent mill as wind drove flames toward it. Prompt response by the hose company and Holly Water Works prevented greater destruction.
The Board of Officers of the Chamber of Commerce considered clemency for F W Heckert after evidence showed he signed shipping bills not in town. A special committee would review the matter before debate or action, with a vote pending on reinstatement.
Jacob Vogeler and a colored man clashed at Planters Warehouse over tobacco storage. The colored man struck Vogeler in the breast with a smaller weapon, then fled and collapsed. Vogeler was taken home for treatment and a Police Court hearing is set for the next morning.
A report recalls the arrest of Abraham Baker, janitor at the Gas Company buildings at Fourth and Plain, for stealing hundreds of company books from 1842 to 1873. The alleged value and charge shifted from grand larceny to petit larceny, with Baker jailed and fined 200 dollars after proceedings in the Police Court.
Convictions for petit larceny were heard before Judge Marchant. William Sullivan and another man were jailed three months each for stealing several bottles of wine from a store. John Connelly and Thomas Waist received five months each for stealing a chest of valuables. Ivory rings were taken from Hart, resulting in six months for Brown and additional related charges.
A notice in last evening’s paper claimed the Resolutes would travel to Maysville to face the Eckfords and seek a strong general player. The response states the Resolutes will not go to Maysville as their roster is set with four substitutes and no additions planned. The Union’s results show a 10 to 2 score.
The Treasury Secretary announces a call for 15 million dollars of Five-twenty bonds, with interest ceasing December 1. The notice lists bond series by serial numbers and amounts, totaling 15,000,000 dollars, with 12,000,000 coupon bonds and 3,000,000 registered bonds. Also mentions bank and processing details and Officials Bristow and Williams.
Special Dispatch reports the Coal Miners Protective and Progressive Association meeting to set next year’s digging rates. Delegates discuss a sliding scale tied to market coal price to be offered to operators. Also, Democratic Convention in the Twenty third District nominates A G Cochran for Congress. Creditors of McKnight Duncan and Potter extend obligations for five years.
Special Dispatch reports the Fifth District convention in Lima Ohio, with a raucous turnout and a brawl underway at 2 PM between Lefever and John Cummins. Cummins was knocked down, prompting expectant chatter about tomorrow’s events and Dan Callen of Mercer County holding an insider lead.
Jeffersonville dispatch reports Exekiel Clark Robert Thomas and Alexander Lewis arrested in Henryville for the murder of Gardner who was robbed and tied to the track on the Jeffersonville Road Saturday night. Trial before a magistrate to be held this afternoon amid fear of lynching.
Pirrestine Pennsylvania September 1. Evan Morris will go to Halifax to row George Brown in a five mile race.
President Grant and his party arrived in New York on September 1. They proceeded from the residence to the Long Branch resort before continuing to the President’s presence in Brooklyn. The party’s servant accompanied them as they traveled.
In Hannispons Pennsylvania on September 1 a five year old was fatally hurt in a shooting incident. The child was being taken to Seeawends jail when masked assailants attacked. Police are investigating as a manhunt unfolds for the perpetrators amid sparse details and unclear motive.
Washington on September 1 reports Marall Sewell assumed the post of Postmaster General as part of a government leadership update.
A lengthy report details the East Cincinnati area religious scene, listing pastors, churches, and districts, and describing the Ladies Foreign Mission Society and missionary anniversary events. It covers sermons, ordinations, and a Sunday gathering with reflections on mission work and church activities across multiple locales.
A Times article questions liberality of Probate Court fees paid to McGonigle for conveying lunatics to Longview Asylum. It notes $200 to transport to asylum, $250 for another service, plus 50 cents, and $3 for a warrant of arrest. The piece argues the sums are excessive and contrasts them with Sheriff transport costs of $4. It mentions Mary Broxterman as an example and questions administrative propriety.
The Vienna Circus invites the Myers Cadets of Toledo to its grand gala night. The show features three entertainments with performances at 10 o clock midnight and at 2 and 5. The feature act Giulia is advertised as the star tonight.
The morning session focused on examining local preachers for deacon and elder orders with study proficiency graded one to ten. Conference aims to raise the entry standard as the district and annual bodies present barriers to incompetence and question the privilege of non-called men joining the ministry.
In a long standing era noted by Cin Cinmen Otto, well known to newspaper publishers across the United States, the profile recalls decades of influence and recognition within the publishing field.
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