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Cincinnati Daily Times

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1874

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An Early Morning Fire Triggers Train Car Daze

Special Dispatch to the Daily Times reports a lumber train on a side track near the Miami fair ground ignited a passing engine early this morning. Three cars burned largely, with crew and onlookers bringing water and assisting. The incident followed a separate note of a marriage by arsenic amid family troubles at Cul pgacy 9. The region anticipates Gide’s large representation at the Harvest. Home Granger’s picnic is planned for next Saturday.

Daily Times Rich Moxd Mary Culpgacy Miami Fair Ground Indo Wenen Gide Home Granger

Death of Hicks King Prompts Widow and City Mourning

Special Dispatch to the Daily Times from New Albany reports Captain Thomas H. Kunkle announcing the death of Captain Hicks King at 7 A M. aged 58. A former lieutenant in the Mexican War, he carried the Buena Vista flag for his company. The town grieves as King remains gravely ill.

New York Republicans Platform Discusses Public Debt and Trust

A garbled summary of party platform items from New York Republicans mentions faith, sacred trust, and the public debt. It references the sinking fund and financial safeguards, with discourse on governance and constitutional duties. The text includes stray mentions of Minnesota and Missouri, and notes a convention session with listed officials and adjournment.

Stroud Alexander Sysaya Ags Gwo Mintan

Representations and Promises Mark Start of Productive Session

The text shows a fragmented report referencing Edward McCollum, James Fs, and a Police Jury with named individuals and implied promises. It suggests a forthcoming productive session and leadership from a wilderness context, though details are incomplete.

Edward McCollum Ante W.ords James Fs W. A J. Rébechaux Serkan Wet R. Wi Bpon Aebonne

Consular Diveuity Case Details in New York Note

A fragment from a September report cites an Assistant United States District Attorney involved in a loan case of undervaluations. It mentions German interests and possible implications for consular exequaturs, suggesting tensions if the United States consuls attempt to act abroad.

New York United States District

Ohio River Commission Adjourns to Meet in Washington

Evansville Indiana September 25 The Commissioners for the improvement of the Ohio River navigation adjourned this afternoon to meet in Washington on October 16. Resolutions were adopted and discussed regarding river navigation policies and funding steps.

Ohio River Commission Evansville Ixp Commissioners For the Washington, D

National Council of United American Mechanics Session Gathers in Cleveland

The Cleveland session of the National Council of United American Mechanics was continued to a late hour. Officers exemplified for the year included National Councillor William Peaster of Ohio and National Treasurer John Redstreak of Delaware.

Cleveland National Council of United American Mechanics N.C Ensuing Peaster Oe Kedeldes Co. K Ohio Redstreak Delaware Ational John

News Clipping Fragment From San Francisco September 23

A brief fragment notes San Francisco on September 23 and a reference to New York on the same date. The text is fragmented with unclear context and missing actions or outcomes.

San Francisco Wey

New Aviany Event Report Confusing Weather Notes

Ambiguous OCR entry mentions September 24 and cloudy conditions, with scattered names and timings. It notes Fee Te and Bettie passing the bar, plus stray fragments about Lure Davis at 4 f, Sandy anda mz, and fibroid at up, yielding an unclear local item.

New Aviany Bettie Davis Sandy

Granite Mill Disaster Inquest Delayed To Friday

Fragmentary notes describe injuries from the Granite Mill incident and prior fire events. The inquest was adjourned to Friday as investigators assess details including a sixty five long ladder deemed too weak for use and ongoing repairs.

Granite Mill Department

Police court actions spark questions on tobacco market coverage

In a morning session Moses Goldbeck was held to answer to a charge of cutting M. Koster. Steifel, who threatened officers, was remanded for health and establishment concerns. The report notes Cimeinzati as a major U S tobacco market yet rarely covered by Change.

United States Moses Goldbeck Cutting M. Kosterman Delors Court of Common Pleas Ha Steifel Outa Eld Dude

Trains Collide on Baltimore and Ohio Road

Postmaster Wable reports from Smithton West Virginia that two B&O trains collided between Smithton and West Union. A train struck a bridge, derailed, and caught fire. Early word said several lives were lost but later notices indicated no additional fatalities and damage was not as severe as initially feared.

Wable Smithton W. Va Baltimore and Ohio Road West Union

Unclear vows spark divorce filing after marriage doubts

A ten year marriage prompts Mrs Willier to fear for her afterlife and leads Nicholas Willier to seek divorce. An affable party suggests remarriage and a suit is filed to obtain a decree allowing immediate remarriage, reflecting a fractured domestic scene.

Willier Nicholas Willier Ye Shase Aoe Nicholas

Death of Police Commissioner Wander in Cincinnati

Police Commissioner Wander of the Third District dies after a long illness at his Dayton Street home shortly after 11 this morning. Nearly seventy, born in Cincinnati, he served many years and leaves a large family. Funeral arrangements to be announced with police attendance planned.

Wander Vanaken Wander Third Cincinnati Dayton Street Ont Teres Eee

Court House Carpet Purchase Jeopardizes Economy Efforts

Board of Control probes Philip Domke's $200 rag carpet bill for the courthouse after clerk findings reveal possible overpricing and favoritism. Armstrong, nephew-in-law to the supplier, and Felt & carpet maker figures appear, suggesting a conflict in terms and delivery at preferred rates.

Board of Control Philip Domke Philip Ree Cane Armstrong Domke Felt & Carpet Weaver Central Avenue Feldmann Bacox

Should Women Be Doctors Opinion Letter From Editor

A Daily Times reader argues for gender inclusion in medicine, recounting college and lecture hall experiences where women attended classes alongside men. He cites Dr. Cook and a 19th century precedent, urging that both sexes be invited to lectures and medical training for rapid, quality medical progress.

The Daily Times Fifth and Central Avenue P. M Walnut Street Knowlen P. M. Review

Avosdale Tangible Campaign Openings Reported

A rumor notes Hon. Milton Baylor will launch the campaign in the fifth district at Avon Hall. The Lyceum theater program is planned for October with Reverend Mr. Spear present next Sunday at the church. Cornerstone laying at St Andreas Church in Arcabinhop Parish was the 45th in the area.

Tangi Tom Milton Baylor

Reign of Terror in Alabama Spurs Civil Service Reform

Prominent Alabama Republicans met with Attorney General Williams to report severe political troubles across the state. They claimed a reign of terror in some counties with the White League exerting control, while troops would be maintained to protect life and property. Postmaster General Jewell began overhauling departments, removing five special agents, with more to come as investigations questioned salary grades. The Chronicle criticizes Civil Service Reform and suggests its life is fading as efforts to revive it fail and preparations to dissolve it advance.

Daily Times Washmerox D. C Alabama Williams Tervor White League Jewell the Chronicle Harlan

Market report from multiple cities shows mixed grain and livestock notes

September market summaries from Proria Milwaukee Toledo Cincinnati and New York record fluctuating wheat corn and oats prices, with flour and pork notes. Prices cited include No.2 and No.1 white wheat around 1.10 to 1.20, corn 97 to 99 cents, oats 8 to 9 cents, rye firm, lard around 11 to 11 ½ cents, pork about 22 to 23 dollars, and whiskey around 1.63 per gallon. Receipts and freight details appear scattered across districts.

Proria Milwatare Toledo Michigan Berrao Chicago Detroit Lamber Oswego Choi Prim Fiat Cincinnati New York Milwaukee Poe

Bank Robbery at Noon Aims Two Thousand Dollars

In Portsacas September 24 The Bank of Industry was robbed of two thousand dollars. A man engaged the cashier in conversation, then vanished when the cashier returned from the back room. Bandles of bank notes equal to the sum were taken, with no clue to the thief. The Boiler Commission met to test boilers and resolved to make no further experiments this year. Smith Brazier and Scott McCartney were held to answer for illegally piloting the tug James Caldwell to a prize fight, with two hundred dollars bail each.

Portsacas Bank of Industry Board of United States Commissioners Smith Brazier Scott McCartney United States Gamble James Caldwell

Spain Reports Carlist Defeat in Province Engagement

In the Madrid dispatch dated the 24th, Republicans clash with Carlists in the province of eee resulting in a rout of the Carlists. Many insurgents surrender and seek amnesty as the conflict narrows.

Madrid Eee

England. The Australian Polar Expedition Update

In September, reports from the Austrian Polar Expedition direct the inquiry toward potential polar seepage. The notes conclude that claims of an open Polar Sea are untrue and not supported by observed conditions.

Loxpox

Briggs Discharged Speck Awards The Iinks Rifle Team

Samuel A. New York reports on September 21 that the Iinks rifle team receives a discharge award. A Chicago bank official, connected to the defunct ploc Bank, was taken before the court today.

Briggs Iinks Samuel A New York Ploc — Bank Chicago

Terrible Railway Accident Kills Ex Judge Bend in Alabama

A southern bound Rome and Dalton Railroad train of six cars crashed through a bridge at Waxahatchie Creek at dawn. The wreck left the engine and several cars destroyed, many injured, and at least one notable death, former Alabama Supreme Court Judge William Bend. Several crew and passengers are reported dead or badly wounded.

Seiwa Rome Dalton Waxakatchie Creek Greman Wm. Bend Supreme Court of Alabama Cémmar Nait

Decree Requires Five Percent Tax On Capital For Two Years

A Havanna letter notes the Gazette of the 18th published a decree mandating inhabitants to contribute five percent of their capital for two years. It urges prompt collection of the first and second tri monthly contributions to cover deficits between income and outlay.

New York Havanna Official

Citizens' Bank Resumes Business After Liability Dispute

In New Orleans on September 21 Citizens' Bank resumed business after a dispute over cash liabilities totaling 920 000 dollars. The bank faced total liabilities of 82 000 dollars. Oscar Warwick, a gambler, was shot and killed by Antonio eeelshe during a quarrel over a monte game.

New Orleans Citizens’ Bank Alfa Ae i Oscar Warwick Antonio Eeelshe Monte

Army Officers Board to meet in Washington district

The Board of Army Officers will meet in Washington to examine and report on persons brought before it for appointment as superintendents of national services. Ex-Postmaster General King hosted a free luncheon honoring the postmaster general secretary with Cabinet members and other prominent individuals in attendance.

Wasninctos Board of Army Officers Nationeries King Eral Secu

Blackbird Hastings Dies at Winnemucca in Nevada

Blackbird Hastings, delegate to the Nevada Republican State Convention, died yesterday at Winnemucca of heart disease. Saneeeeea Tomorrow at rest Occi dental and Perdy fy amillted trot for premium of 5000 dollars.

Meeting at Coal Exchange on the Steamboatmen’s Concern

A meeting of the colliery coalition was held at the Coal Exchange Rooms at 11 o clock to discuss the Steamboatmen’s concern. Present were Lienens, W Konitz, J A J Stockdale, C F Adams, J Whittaker, and James Reese Jr. Captain Harvey Darlington of Isnesville is in the city.

el Cochaien Coal Exchange Rooms Fortains RC Lienens W Konitz J. A. J. T. Stockdale C. F. Adams J. Whittaker James Reese Harvey Darlington Isnesville

Oil Market Rundown Amid Quiet Trade

Te-Day's Git Markets report a subdued oil trading day across multiple hubs. Parker's Landing and Wells regions show quiet activity with prices around 70 to 87 cents, while Tusville and Oil City hold bids near 100 dollars. Philadelphia notes mixed crude and refined prices, reflecting overall dullness and limited immediate shipments.

Fitrgatay Tusville Oil City Philadelphia

Fifth Exposition Draws Large Indiana Kentucky Visitors

Local observers note Cincinnati crowds descend on the exposition with curiosity rather than brisk trade. Excursionists arrive from Indiana and Kentucky, swelling hotel crowds as the event showcases attractions, including a popular vegetable exhibit that won prizes for Conner and Tucker of Florence Kentucky, and Charles J. Jones of Newport. Henry Adams of Mount Harrison was disqualified for not being a grower, though praised for his display.

Cincinnati Ats Indiana Kentucky Conner & Tucker Lorence Charles J. Jones Newport Henry Adams H. Fenton

Board Meeting Minutes and Inquests Report

Board members were present as minutes from the previous meeting were approved. Permission was granted for sprinkling certain macadamized roads, with a schedule to be set, and related administrative actions were ordered. Coroner Maley visited Cincinnati Hospital to notify on Jerediah Cronin’s death from morphine overdose after public drinking. An inquest into Laura Newman’s death completed with verdict of morphine overdose. Fifth Regiment Ohio Volunteer Cavalry elected officers for the coming term with a reunion planned for September 359.

Bibel Bowman Ee Weeks Pein Clifton Common Council Board of Improvements George Bowen Joe Cook Bowman Maley Cincinnati Hospital Jerediah Cronin Cronin Niet Street Laura Newman Ohio Volunteer Cavalry Sixth and John Streets Ren. Fear Wa. Jesup Joseph Godey E. A. Sanders

Exposition Regatta Opens With Boys and Amateur Races

The regatta in honor of the Exposition organized by Commissioner Othaber and the Cincinnati Boat Club began this afternoon with three events: a boys one mile race, an amateur two mile race, and a three mile four oared crew event. Oberly won the boys race ahead of Dunmither, with a silver medal awarded. Franklin led the amateurs in a close finish, Sweeney challenging to near the stake boat. a major four oared race was scheduled for 4 pm with prizes including a silver medal and waterman's set. Spectators lined the Ohio riverbanks as crews from Duquesne, Cincinnati Boat Club, and other clubs competed.

Othaber Cincinnati Boat Club Staatetrs Iruabareka Dry Docks Suspension Bridge Olbaber Frank Willard Hamilton Schmidt Jones Aula Hither Ce Cra Nionetm Alnamber Ladies Prociment Chicenk Miembers Willard Avort Bridge Fred Oberly Betel Washington Street Charles Coffee Duquesne Club Toledo Jon Franklin Fil.sweeney Coffee Franklin Kentucky Sweeney Newport Bridge Lizzie Gardner Leecig Len Neek Ohio Cares Ries Eureka Dry Docks Duquesne Boat Club Johno Straub S. Shad George Scharitt Chris. Coffee Ansel Switzel Odine Maid Boat Club Cincinnati Ross Houser John Kirk Ovear Madaray Norman Kenan Sii West End Club Suven Purcell Pat. Hawken Jas. Crellin Juin Powers Pas Conners

Destructive Railroad Collision Near Smithton Station

A collision last evening at Smithton Station near Marietta Road occurred when the eastbound express train failed brakes and hit the westbound train on the main track. The eastbound mail agent Bradford died in the fire. several others were seriously injured while conductors, engineers, and firemen escaped unharmed. Carriages burned, and a large portion of both trains were wrecked.

Distaich Daily Times Parkersburg Smithton Station Bradford

Captain H King Dies After Davit Fall Aboard Shannon

Special dispatch reports Captain H. King of the Shannon fatally injured when an iron davit fell during the ship’s grounding on Rising Sun bar. He died at 2 P.M.

Jepersorvinle H. King Shannon

Unclear Manuscript Note From Gloucester Cook Scene

Fragmentary OCR mentions L. Peach and a cook named Rogers tied to a scene at sea near Gloucester. Details are unreadable. potential notes about events or people at sea remain ambiguous and require fuller context.

L. Peach Con Rogers Gloucester

Italian Laborers Arrive as Railroad Strike Tensions Rise

Prrranene on September 21 reports two hundred Italian laborers arrived in the city amid ongoing railroad strike tensions. The dispatch notes their arrival as workers mobilize, with authorities monitoring the situation and potential impact on rail service and local employment.

Prrranene

River levels fall in Louisville area unsettled weather

River lower than in years with 30 inches in the canal and less than 20 inches reported earlier. Gas peels and various notices appear in dispatches as conditions influence merchant and river traffic. Mercury readings show around 75 degrees as September weather continues.

The Daily Times Louisvilla

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