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Cincinnati Weekly Chronicle

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1869

Page

3

Washington Dispatch on Davis Surratt Treason Indictments

Washington report describes, under President’s December amnesty, instructions to District Attorney to prosecute or nol pros indictments for treason against Davis and Surratt. Judge Fisher notes DA must enter nol pros in two cases, may defer third. Other items include New York election frauds and Alta Vera island claim.

Cincinnati Chronicle Washrneton Davee Breckinridce Surratt Criminal Court Carrington Judge Fisher Jefferson Davis John H. Surratt Washington, D. C United States Wa. M. A Fisher Nolle J

Reform Farm disbanded girls inquiry debated in Columbus

Special Dispatch reports in Columbus January 13 that Mr Steedman moved to inquiry into converting Reform Farm for Boys into a Reform Farm for Girls and to purchase a better farm for boys. motion laid on the table after debate. Senate adjourned until Thursday as resolutions honoring Lon Andrew Gerhart and Henry J Boehmer were adopted. Excursion to Lancaster drew nearly 800 passengers with events at the Opera House. Legislative business included bills on phonographic reporters, adjournment sine die, and legal interest rates.

Cincinnati Chronicle ColumsBus Steedman Reform Farm Reform Fifth Judicial District Senate Mr. Bushnell Lon Andrew Gerhart Henry J. Boehmer Thornhill Essrs Cockerill Wolf Welsh Denman Canfield Leete Rutter Newman Columnus Lancaster Stocking Valley Opera House Oy. Dennison Thurman Courts of Common Pleas Griswold Congress St. Lawrence Ihe House Committee On Benevolent Institutions Ohio

Mansfield Hosts Attic? Penitentiary Site Committee Visit

A joint committee from the two houses visits Mansfield to inspect the proposed penitentiary site. Local citizens guide them through the city and the dirt machine shops. The delegation departs for Columbus at 5 p.m.

Cincinnati Chronicle Mansfield Ferce Columbus

Senatorial question dominates Indiana politics in January dispatch

Special Dispatch to the Cincinnati Chronicle reports canvassing over Cumback's defeat prospects. Judge Frazer declines to be a unifying candidate, Pratt unlikely to consent. James Hughes remains the sole race entrant, with Democrats expected to back him if Alliance demands shift legislative posts. Republican dissent rises across the state as other figures face opposition. Morton denies bolting, urging support for Cumback. A public meeting in Lawrence County condemns Hughes. Indignation spreads among Republicans.

Cincinnati Chronicle Indianapolis Cumback Frazer Judge Frazer Pap. D. Pratt Pratt Hughes James Hughes Denecrats Southern Prison Lawrence County Senate Boltora

New York Tribune outlines Alabama claims treaty articles

The Tribune summarizes eight articles of the Alabama claims treaty. Key points include a joint commission of two representatives from each government to determine settlement location, majority decisions, and umpire procedures. Other articles cover jurisdiction limits, claimant neutrality proofs, and panel procedures with presidential confirmation. Also notes Rogers murder suspect surrender offer and a Vermont theft with a large payout, plus Dr Mudd to be pardoned.

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Money Market Shows Mixed Signals Amid Steady Loans

The market reports improved borrowing conditions with higher deposits and more country receipts, yet loan demand remains heavy for legitimate trade. Rates for bankers and depositors hover around 10 percent, with discounts tight and New York bonds firm. Gold fluctuates as bulls push premiums, while the stock market stays buoyant but wary of bears. Cattle prices and arrivals in Baltimore show a dull, price-cut market amid ample supply. farmers and speculators adjust to reduced bids.

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Grand Army of the Republic Holds Dayton Semi Annual Convention

The Grand Army of the Republic convened at Huston Hall on the 13th with many delegates including Gen. Lee and Gen. Pond. Resolutions praised fraternal duties to veterans and their families, and pledged vigilance against treason and foreign attack. Officers were elected and a Soldiers Orphans Home plan was approved with an administrator to solicit aid. Delegates to the National Convention were chosen.

Cinginnati Grand Army of the Republic Huston Hall Paene Lee Pond Coates Duvall Collier Larnshaw Steadman H. G. Armstrong Committee On Dayton Iit Army of the Republic J. Warren Keifer Springfield B. F. Coates Portsmouth Col. Robt Moore Cincinnati G. W. Ceiher Toledo A. C. Peuel Urbana Kirkpatrick Hamilton Earnshaw Byers Wherskas Ohio Council of Administration Bearabes Sk Oni W. H. Baldwin Col F. C. Morris Stark County

Burglar Receives Warm Reception At Davis Home

In Pittsburg on January 14 a burglar entering John J. Davis’s Birmingham home faced counterattack. Davis stabbed the intruder twice with a carving knife, the burglar fired but failed to explode a pistol, they tussled down stairs and Davis chased but the burglar escaped. Blood found later several blocks away. authorities offer no further leads. Separately, the vault at People's National Bank was robbed of $12,000 last week, a local deposit in a tin box, time of theft unknown and case shrouded in mystery.

Prerssura Burgear John J. Davis Birmiingham Davis People's National Bank

Indians Sue for Peace and War Reports from the Plains

Special Dispatch to the Cincinnati Chronicle reports General Sheridan telegraphs General Sherman that the Cheyenne have sued for peace and terms were granted. Sheridan objects to reports about Custar surprising friendly Indians. a council of chiefs is said to have met near Powder River as forces move toward Fort Fetterman. A Denver dispatch notes a party returning from pursuit in the Cache la Poudre valley with one Indian killed and horses recaptured.

Sheridan Sherman Custar Colorado Kansas Powder River Country Fort Fetterman Upper Missouri Denver Cache la Poudre

Steamship Gulf City Wreck Off Point Lookout

The Gulf City bound from Galveston to New York grounded near Point Lookout and sank within hours. Twenty five aboard. only three survivors known. Crew member Patrick Meturhe of Jersey City and Anthony Thomas and Henry McAddie of New York were rescued by the steamer W P Clyde and brought to Wirsington, N C.

Wirsington N. C Gulf City Stewart Galveston New York Point Lookout Sian Patrick Meturhe Jersey City Anthony Thomas Anddenry McAddie W. P. Clyde

Conference on Eastern Question Recommends Greek Concessions

Paria reports the conference closing its session and urging Greece to accept the Turkish ultimatum on Crete while sending the Syra officer case to the courts. It upholds strict non intervention and notes Athens war preparations with banks lending 450000000 for war efforts.

Paria Greece Syra Turkey Athens

Disturbances Rise Between Turkey and Persia

London reports rising difficulty between Turkey and Persia with clashes on Asiatic Turkey’s eastern frontier. Persian forces have massed on the northwest frontier as tensions escalate. In Spain, Cuba reinforcements sail soon under General Perez while provincial returns widen government electoral majorities.

London Turkey Persia Teheran

Watchman James O'Canter Killed on Bridge

Special Dispatch reports watchman James O'Canter was killed on a bridge near the station while on duty. The body was badly mangled, leaving a small family.

James O’canter

Cattle Market Report From Cincinnati and Philadelphia

Cattle markets show fair demand with sales of extra state and western steers at 9 to 10 cents, fair to good quality. Stock, common categoriess quoted at 5 to 7 cents. About 6,000 head sold at 5 to 7 cents gross. Housed cattle 3,000 sold at 15.50 to 16.00 per cwt.

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State of Trade Pittsburg Oil Market Report

Pittsburg January 18 oil market is quiet and dull with crude around 15 cents on spot and refined near 82 cents for Philadelphia delivery. New York also dull with crude 2 cents and refined 3 cents lower. Philadelphia quiet with crude and refined values nominal to 32 1/2 cents. Oil City prices nominal, weaker, and lower. Oil Creek market quiet and weak at 54 to 55 dollars. River at Oil City 38 inches and falling.

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Domestic Markets Roundup from New York and Midwest

Telegraph market notes across New York and Cleveland brief on gold cotton corn wheat and pork prices. Reports show quiet dull or steady movements in flour and grains with mixed shifts in pork lard and bacon. Michigan Wisconsin and Milwaukee readings note firm wheat and dull flour along with subdued oats rye and barley activity.

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