17 Sep 1872
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1872
Page
1
A fragment notes September 17 when the Times and Chronicle were threatened by Indians. The brief hints at danger to the newspaper team and possible disruption of publication. No further names or dates are provided.
Four Warns Inc announces a joint district discussion featuring Hen J P C Shanks Republican and J Neil Democrat. Shanks will debate hard, with Carl Schurz addressing the Democracy, while plans for large Republican and Democrat gatherings unfold in Warsaw Indiana and other Northwest venues. Estimates of large crowds spark expectations of major political activity.
Dayton officials note the September 16 Educational Society anniversary with Rev J Erans and Dr A Loebenstein speakers. The event praised aiding young men entering ministry, featured funds for wines, and included fervent, emotional addresses by veterans and clergy.
A damaged OCR passage shows a cordial welcome speech on behalf of a group to cadets and soldiers in Pennsylvania, signaling a formal address during a peace era context. The exact speakers and entities are unclear due to illegible text.
In the Cortes opening, King Amadeus pledged government resolve to crush the Cuba rebellion. Senators and Deputies backed Rivere for Cortes president and Fi for the nation, with the King pledging support to defend the dynasty if needed. A Methodist Church group received young members, celebrated for ongoing work and future challenges.
A list of district level appointments and personnel across states and cities. Includes names such as C. G. Pritche, D. Gueasley, J. Schneider, C. Larker, J. Nast, and W. Wunderlich, with assignments spanning Ohio Michigan Indiana and Kentucky regions.
Correspondence from Kirksville reports a large Adair County Republican mass meeting in the public square with a 130 foot pole and a 36 foot Grant ladies’ banner. Gen Prentiss of Illinois spoke, drawing veterans and former Union soldiers who cheered for Grant and Wilson. Local supporters vow a strong November majority and continued organizing for two weeks.
A Times and Chronicle correspondent reports Clermont County Democrats shifting away from Greeley. The letter references a controversial meeting and remarks about race, portraying tensions within the party and local alignments during the campaign period. The piece captures partisan discord and remarks attributed to unnamed local figures.
LacLepiy Missouri deadlines describe central location on the Hannibal and St Joseph Railroad. County is well watered with timber and coal nearby. Wheat crops fell short this year as farmers switch to stock raising. Prairies and water streams favor stock-raising. note stock prices and rail ties.
The Grand Lodge I C O C F meets in Baltimore while Democratic and Liberal conventions occur at St Joseph Missouri. A city ticket is nominated after county offices were not divided. John Falk, Springfield Ohio merchant, robbed near Columbus of about 4500 dollars in cash and drafts. An American Public Health Association forms in New York with 95 prominent sanitary experts. Next meeting planned for Washington in late year.
A detailed Board of Trade communication from A. B. Waters warns Cincinnati faces coal famine risks if rail and river transport do not meet rising demand. He argues the city can source coal from in-hand stocks or mines, urging rapid expansion of rail coal movement, noting past price spikes and production delays, and stressed the economic harm to manufacturers and workers without reliable supply.
A four member excursion party from the West visiting Philadelphia via the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will arrive in the city tomorrow. Those wishing to travel East can join the party in Philadelphia to secure half fare arrangements. The special train departs Marrietta and Cincinnati depot at 9 30 tomorrow morning.
The list records transfers including McMillan street east of Clifton avenue and Fifth street south of Kilgoar street with prices from 1 to 14,000 dollars. Announced buyers include Patrick Poland and Ferdinand Bodmann among others, with parcels ranging in size and location across the town.
Fragmentary notes indicate a committee planned to convene tonight to discuss a civic matter involving S. de Sores and others. Names mentioned include Crom, Blackburn, Thomas, Durga, Warren, and Picgarre.
The address by General Burnside at a Pittsburgh gathering urges unity among veterans and supports General Grant for president and a Hartranft governorship. He recalls wartime acts, calls for opposing weak politicians, and notes the local committee’s efforts led by Ducley. He emphasizes loyalty and urges re election of Grant.
President Marshall of the Railroad Conductors National Association has called an annual meeting. The convention will be held in Leulahville on October 23.
Special Dispatch reports a farm hand Danlap shot James Carpenter in the corn-crib and then killed his wife with a shotgun. Carpenter died from a heart wound and blast injury while Mrs. Dunlop, severely injured, is expected to recover.
New York dispatch reports the steamer Dean Richmond near Peakskill after a flue burst, forcing beaching at Kidd’s Landing. Five people badly burned, several injured, and 180 passengers landed. alarm spread as the vessel flooded with steam and smoke. Gen Sherman praises Prussian troops and predicts Germany’s influence in Europe, while noting doubt over a German unification collapse.
Reports from Paris describe the arrest of French author Edmond About as a grim development with serious implications. His wife and children are said to be prevented from seeing him, fueling widespread political and social concern amid foreign correspondence and court scrutiny.
A London dispatch describes a contentious judgment by arbitrators over costs in the Alabama and Otay cruiser arbitration. The report notes dissenting opinions voiced by Adams and Jacob Stam, highlighting division within the panel and the impact on American costs.
A Tribune special from B says Sumner’s declination of the senatorial nomination is not credited by Democrats and Liberals. Sumner has been officially informed by NY election officials but no reply has been received.
The Hall Safe and Leck Company plans a half holiday next Saturday afternoon. Over 400 employees will form in processions led by Currier's Band and march to the Exposition Buildings via Third Walnut Fourth Elm, where they will be admitted to enjoy the afternoon and evening at the great show.
Visitors to the city view a genuine oil well at Power Hall, pumping a steady stream of high quality lubricant oil used by railroads and machine shops nationwide.
The Obie River Improvement Commission will meet at the Board of Trade rooms tomorrow morning. Quite a number of the members have arrived.
The German Pioneer Association will observe its annual festival at Inwood Park on Thursday, September 19, highlighting cultural heritage with community events and activities.
Special Dispatch reports Hon. Columbus Delano and others named to meet dates in Maysville Bellefontaine Springfield McConnalieville Dayton Toledo Sandusky Cleveland Mt Vernon Warren Wooster Akron Mansfield Kenton Urleans Wilmington Delaware Kenton October 3 Gen Hall and Gen M D Leggett also listed. Dunlary, accused of murdering James Carpenter, said to be captured before night.
A Times and Carol?els report notes Democratic foes, battered in North Carolina Vermont and Maine, aimed to show strength in Eastern Indiana. They advertised to lure Schurz, held a mass meeting today but drew far fewer attendees than a Wilson Republican gathering, with many youths in the procession.
Forty thousand strangers filled Pittsburgh as veterans arrived for the Soldiers and Sailors Convention. The event opened at the Opera House with Gen. Bweitzer's welcome address and Gen. Burnside's reply. Tomorrow a torchlight procession and a meeting in Friendship Grove are planned.
A September 17 dispatch notes a railroad accident between Gerona and Barcelona, with twenty rescuers involved. The report references Grand Duke Alexis and Charles Sumner, and mentions international discussions on enfranchisement and a Geneva labor conference outcome, reflecting unsettled European issues.
Opening day at the Kansas State Fair drew over two thousand teens and locals to To Cesiedees. Officials praised the fruit displays and livestock showcases, noting especially fine condition of stock and competitive exhibits from Kansas and the Arkansas Valley.
Philadelphia report states William Grower and Lenner Hasker, two known Maggs figures, were arrested as they conspired to counterfeit a five cent nickel. The duo were seized near the Secret Service office in Washington during the alleged operation. The case implicates ongoing efforts to curb coin falsification and protect currency integrity.
In Poughebep sig New York September 17 a fire aboard the Dean Richmond was blamed on carelessness after a lighted match was dumped on the deck. The blaze was extinguished and the steamer continued upriver with no serious injuries or missing persons reported.
About forty delegates are noted for the Pork Packers Convention in Cincinnati following the St Louis gathering on September 17. Names like Paine, Joseph, Ainvy, and Wallace are mentioned among attendees and observers.
Prisoners of war convened in the Council Chamber this morning with Gen. North presiding. No business was transacted until 4 o'clock.
Thorn, sentenced to life in the State Prison twenty-five years ago for killing a man in Harpewill who married the woman he loved, has been pardoned by Governor Perham on September 17.
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