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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1874
Page
1
A spontaneous blaze damaged a saw mill and pump factory near Dunbar causing $4,000 loss. A brakesman named Frank Dempecy was seriously crushed in railroad yards but is expected to recover. Rain is falling today aiding relief efforts.
Special Dispatch reports from XExurs on September 4 noting the death of Elder John R Bowles, pastor of the Zion Baptist Church in this city, a significant loss to the congregation and community.
Darrox O September 4 notes a system of open Seppe Rang at night for sinking or pumping across district yards and supplying pure water for pupils during recess. Dr Neal, Board of Education member, discusses continued water supply until ordered otherwise. Superintendent Hancock reports district enrollment at 3 390 and other items including Soldiers Home pay rolls in arrears.
Mrs Hart aged sixty five sat on Exchange street when a fire damaged her property. The planters insurance company promises coverage but reports a total loss capped at ten thousand dollars with business portion limited to one thousand.
Madame Agathe States Orlandini, a renowned operatic singer in New York, died recently. The tangled report notes financial turmoil in a lumber firm with a $200,000 audit and a $500 purse tied to a championship, while references to various names hint at a broader, unsettled news page.
The Nebraska convention met in Lincoln amid dissension over credentials and platform conflicts. Vermont’s latest returns show Peck leading for governor with 32,501 votes to Democrat Bingham’s 13,068, amid statewide results.
New Orleans reports Gov Kellogg issues a proclamation offering a reward of 5000 dollars for each implicated in the Coushatta killings. The notice names officials and a broad appeal for citizen help to apprehend and convict those involved in the August events across Red River and DeSoto Parishes with references to white and colored citizens.
A chain of events is reported: seven miners die after an explosion near Dour on Wednesday, a Detroit man poisioned for quinine, Greenville Mississippi’s business district burned last night, and a governor offers a $200 reward for a murderer. Other notes include Indian activity in several territories, a thwarted railroad sabotage near Brownsville, and health updates from the Castalia cargo ship with yellow fever cases.
Market notes from Peoria and Toledo dated September 4 to 12 show corn excitement around 73c, oats firm to 50c, rye around $2, and mixed wheat prices steady to higher. Freight and flour demand muted in Toledo with fluctuating wheat, corn, oats activity, while Michigan and Chicago prices appear mixed and cautious in late morning quotes.
The September market report shows dull trading and lower prices for refined and crude oil. Parker's Landing and Rouseville markets weaken with bids scarce and prices slipping from prior levels.
Special dispatch reports Attorney General approval for troop allocations to Alabama and the South to counter Ku Kluxism. Gen McDowell ordered to station one regiment and four infantry units to key districts where outrages are reported. Senator Thurman accepts invitation to address Maryland Agricultural Fair in October.
The Rowing Club accepts a race date of September 25 for a five mile scull on Kepebckasis River with a purse of 4000 pounds in gold. Morris departs Thursday for St Johns after sending a telegram to Halifax today while river conditions show 15 inches in the channel and landing business is dead.
San Francisco reports on Japan and China seeking pacific negotiations while readying troops and transports in southern forts. Gen Legendre’s Formosan mission faces U S detention. Mikado presides over Formosa debates. US arms gifts to Japan discussed. Bingham pursues full payment from Simongski bond amid strained diplomacy.
Local note reports Mr James A Johnston renowned Maysville banker visiting the city. The fragment mentions his arrival and a social or business engagement but text is garbled, leaving unclear details.
A baseball game at Lockland on the 2d inst pitted the Hornet Base-ball Club of Lockland against the Athlete Base-ball Club of this city. The Lockland team won 19 to 27 and were praised for their hospitality. A rematch is planned for the 19th at the same ground with anticipations of a good crowd.
A morning letter from Bishop Bedell to President John s of the Exposition expresses cordial sympathy for expanding arts and sciences through the Exposition. He hopes for God s blessing on the endeavor and notes the telegram like urgency of communication from Cane to Cincinnati.
A Chillicothe resident reports the Sill Guards and Campbell Light Guards returned from their visit to the city, detailing the pleasant reception and brief accounts of their activities and reception.
Cincinnati residents applauded the queen during her visit, praising the military and citizens for a friendly reception. At a meeting they adopted resolutions expressing their enthusiastic support and warm feelings toward the queen.
Yesterday afternoon, Stars 14, Favorites 9. The health of the city is better than worse. The old Planter's House is becoming Shoe Dealers' Row. Sixth street between Washington and Russell is cleaned. The Suspension Bridge is visited today. Mrs. Wilkinson died yesterday of consumption. Thermometer hit 84 degrees at noon despite clouds. City notices request readers to leave items at Clinton Hotel or Torper Hall. Incoming guests include C. W. Biddell and others from Kentucky and Arkansas. City Council asks steps to stop false fire alarms. Knights of Columbus delegates named for Louisville meeting. Turner Hall on Madison Street revealed to have piano and parlor. Mr. Weaver reportedly to be received for a social event. Mr. Hickey and bride return from eastern honeymoon. Clinton Hotel improvements include refitting billiards room with new ceiling and decor. Street cleaning contract bills discussed. Bids for Pike to Riddle, and other streets, considered. Watkins Street improvements awarded to M. H. Smith. City notes totaling $30,000 due December issued. bonds printed by Amn Bank Note Co. Madison Street repairs between Tenth and Eleventh staged.
Special dispatch from Jeffersonville Indiana September 4 reports Clark and Lewis held for murder of August Gardner. They were moved from Henryville to Charlestown jail under a strong guard last night. Counsel for defendants threaten to apply for a habeas corpus writ.
Clark and Lewis were held for the murder of August Gardner after an examining trial. They were moved from Henryville to Charlestown jail under guard. A habeas corpus petition is expected, with threats the Vigilance Committee may hang them if attempted to remove prisoners, and a tense showdown is anticipated if sheriff protects them.
Washington September 4 Attorney General Williams sent a letter to the Secretary of War naming localities most in need of troops to quell outrages. The letter and yesterday's circuit were sent to General McDowell with orders to distribute forces accordingly. The President advised Treasury to delay changes in the Internal Revenue Supervisor post in Cobb North Carolina.
Loxponx September 4 reports the Austrian Exploring Expedition members feared lost have sent word. Seven were shipwrecked and fled by sleighs, finally reaching Wardoe, a Norwegian island, after a long arduous trek.
Passengers from Cheenville Miss report a major Wednesday morning fire in Mulberry Street area. Incendiary suspicion centers on the Morgan grocery and nearby stores. seventy three houses burned, valued over a quarter million dollars with heavy insurance. Major Thompson arrested on suspicion as town goods perish in flames.
In Cleveland on August 4, the balloon Buffalo lifted off from public grounds as an immense crowd watched. Prof King was aided by Luther Holden and Dadle Corad, with Cleveland reporters from Leader and Plaindealer noting the ascent. The balloon began a steady rise and, at last sight, was over the lake heading northwest.
The Globe telegram from London lists the Toronto company’s new directors including Hugh Childers, Col Gray, and Messrs Bald Beckwith Maclure McMaster Still and Seymour. Clark Bald Maclure and Still served on the Investigating Committee.
Anxious bookings fill De Paineeesers and a full Tucan crowds the Bowling Alley Association gathering. Fred Stagaman and John K Hugh enter City Assessor contention while Judge Geisler orders Emerson to the stone pile for drunkenness. City Council tweaks police and fire salaries as Old War Horse Hogan roads the campaign trail.
Evan Morris sails for St John s on Thursday to race Geo Brown in a single scull for a $4000 purse on the Kenebekasis River set for September 25. All arrangements are complete and the event is scheduled.
Judge Pierson rules that violators of Sunday laws face penalties for every sale of cigars or merchandise conducted on Sundays. The decision underscores strict enforcement of Sunday restrictions, impacting merchants and retailers in the Penday League jurisdiction.
The firm announces a temporary suspension with operations continuing and no interruption to customers. Assets exceed liabilities, indicating solvency despite the halt in business.
New York market report notes varied coffee and sugar prices with mixed quality terms. Entries reference standard and refined grades, price points in cents, and general trading activity among groceries and commodities.
Witnesses testify at the coroner jury in the Abraham Bird death. Robert Morgan describes the deceased as 48 with a temperate, quiet life while Dr. Dandridge notes a post mortem. Jacob Levy testifies seeing Lipman draw a pistol and shoot, then flee. Deceased fell, uttering a cry, as the assailant kicked him.
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