21 Sep 1875
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1875
Page
1
A man in New Jersey shot himself after locking himself in a room, three times, then crushed his skull with a hammer. He died. his wife was seriously but not fatally wounded. The details describe a grim domestic tragedy with a fatal self harm and a grievous injury to the spouse.
Cleveland police report the body of Mrs Joshua McGilley found buried behind the residence at 23 Hope Street. The corpse was exposed, decomposed, and emitting odors, with conflicting testimony from two sons about the circumstances. One claims a fit by their mother during the father’s absence. the other alleges the father returned home to help bury her.
Fragmentary notes mention September date and a sale or ready status but details are unreadable. Names and places are obscured, leaving only hints of an event or transaction lacking concrete facts or outcomes.
A terse field report notes a military force advancing along the frontier into an unsettled border region. Officials describe strategic positioning and flanking maneuvers as tensions rise amid disputed territory and possible patrol clashes. No confirmed casualties reported at this stage.
Incomplete text fragment mentions Gulf States and Tennessee with unclear names and numbers. No clear event or entities to anchor a full item.
The fragment notes Lieutenant General Sheridan in Sacramento California and mentions Wm H Rhodes and a banking house O M Tyler Co. It references a conviction and debt, but the text is garbled with multiple misspellings and missing context making specifics unclear.
A philadelphia letter appears in Yesternay’s Bulletin Times with archival tone. It references local events and civic concerns, preserving period voice and notable figures while noting dated observations from the era.
A brief Yorker era note from yesterday’s Herald describes Governor Tilden asserting preemption over a coveted candidate. The piece hints at political peering and party dynamics with minimal readable detail.
Washington dispatch reports a party aiming to succeed in the coming fall election and outlines fears over the Forty-fourth Congress undoing specie payments. It notes opposition to any two-thirds veto override, and mentions Bristow on gold accumulation and anticipated Treasury plans to be disclosed after the November elections.
London dispatch reports the Vanguard and Iron Duke, two Ironclad ships, steaming close in fog off Wicklow when Vanguard sank within an hour. Only scattered, uncertain details reach press as authorities question why two ironclads were so near each other with no signals.
Editorial notes a bold church movement welcomed by pastors and congregations. It lauds the spirit guiding the alliance and forecasts a favorable reception as the Alliance completes its plans, trusting leaders like Sankey will be well received in the renewed religious effort.
A Paris letter from yesterday in NX mentions the behavior and bearing of a gentlemanly figure. It compares his demeanor to General Lee and recalls a court appearance with a deer, noting the social circles and simple manners observed by Mile. Frossard is referenced in a brief exchange.
From the Utica Observer a note that an eclipse will occur in 1893 and then roughly every eighteen years and ten days thereafter, a cadence that traverses the globe as time passes over the earth.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention expenses and a Mr Ross tied to a forthcoming event but lack clear actions, dates, or institutions. The item reads as an incomplete summary of a financial matter and a tied event, with insufficient specifics to determine the exact outcome or parties involved.
The report notes the arrest of ex-Assistant District Attorney Fisher for removing papers including the indictment. It cites overwhelming evidence of bribery involving Snyder and notes likely conviction and imprisonment. The item also denies a rumor that General Russell Jones was offered the Interior Secretary post to replace Delano.
To day the session resumed with President Chapman presiding. Committees were named for Annual Statements and Assets and Investments. Resolutions on life and fire insurance lending and strict building laws were tabled, and the convention adjourned until noon tomorrow.
Washington dispatch notes Charlies G. Fisher, former Assistant United States Attorney and later United States Attorney for the District of Columbia, was arrested in a labor dispute related incident.
The President named William F. Green as Collector of Internal Revenue for the Sixth District of Tennessee and William Caffrey of Nebraska as Receiver Public Moa in the wonestawe District. He also sent the Chief Justice of Alexander to oversee matters.
San Francisco September 21 nothing new at Bank of California. Officers and directors contradict the statement that the bank will resume on the 27th inst. Time has not been fixed yet. They imply that a decision about that time is probable.
In St Louis market notes prices shift with oats and corn lower on the cash and futures bids. Flour and pork show activity, bacon firm, hogs lighter, and overall receipts slow with mixed offer directions across corn oats and whisky.
The Skupstina address, adopted by Kragujevac, has been sent to Belgrade for official publication. Only one draft was submitted, its text unclear, with 33 government nominees and 44 favors noted. The government faces many tasks and Servia will likely maintain neutrality for now.
The report lists Piqua and Troy heading to the Exposition next week, Chillicothe and Vircleville coming down, and Lexington and Paris Kentucky joining this week. It also mentions a string of local legal matters and arrests in Butler County with various court actions and sentences.
From MadRID on September 21 it is reported that Carlist General Sabalis with several sons and allied Carlist leaders have crossed into France, signaling a notable movement of Carlist forces amid ongoing tensions.
Reports describe a healthy city mood with no major incidents, mentions several candidates for Chief of the Fire Department, a Concise meeting at Newport, and plans for a new daily paper. Knights of Bethlehem delegates attend the Grand Lodge, Ash Wood sells property, and a Music Hall Committee renews fundraising efforts for Springer gift conditions. A river water test is arranged and river jugs collected for Newport works.
Dispatch from Cincinnati Times notes Albany Inc on September 21 reports Christian Weisbach died after taking a large arsenic dose last night. Whisky is the only known cause.
The city convened a meeting to devise a plan for a national convention to discuss a general organization for the business community. Committees were appointed to set representation ratios on transport and related topics, inviting delegates from commercial associations nationwide. The move stressed national cooperation over local or sectional interests.
Madrid reports 18000 reinforcements ordered for Cuba, expected to depart by the 15th of November. The move is part of ongoing military support to colonial forces in Cuba amid tense conditions.
The Globe reports concern over British fishing operations in Newfoundland with hindseyes and French interests intensifying. The piece notes French claims have grown, while sanitary or regulatory limits appear unsettled, signaling tension in the season.
Fragmented item mentions the trial of Samuel by the authorities, the Clay Fire and Marine Insurance, city repairs at the reservoir, and city officials touring facilities. Also referenced are convocation knights, ward elections, local streets, and a chancery court session with Master Coer. The piece blends local legal, civic, and social notes with scattered names and events.
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