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Newspaper
Cincinnati Weekly Chronicle
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1869
Page
3
A fragmentary report notes mixed reaction to a late presidential statement favoring Alcorn and amid shifting sentiment in Mississippi. It mentions a new minister to China and ongoing debates over substantial Indian food aid funds and tariff reform, with dated references to October 30 and November 1.
Special Dispatch to the Cincinnati Chronicle notes Union anniversary observations at the Institute and School museum events. R Dunn of New Jersey and B K Pieres of New Tank appear in the report. The November 3 payment is due, with state debt totaling a specified amount.
Torn fragments show a murder trial scheduled for Morgan in Terre Haute with references to October and dates. The fragment hints at courtroom proceedings and a formal court timeline, indicating upcoming legal action in a murder case.
Dispatch reports in Koromo Ixp on October 28 that heavy damage occurred from frost and snow. The fragment notes significant winter weather impact, with limited readable details on affected properties or exact locations.
A Cincinnati Chronicle dispatch reports a burglary at the residence of T. G. yu Al on an October morning. An intruder entered a room, shouted, and fired, but fled with an accomplice as a struggle ensued. Police found the pair had escaped with looted items.
The hog trade in Louisville this week shows 4 600 head slaughtered since the season opened. Fewer hog houses are at work, but activity is expected to rise with improved weather. Prices and market conditions are noted as the season progresses.
Fire devastates a Newark area town leaving several structures ruined and residents displaced. Local responders report intense flames and ongoing efforts to control hotspots as investigators begin documenting the incident.
Eyewitness accounts detail the Stonewall wreck near Neelys Landing on the Mississippi. Seven dozen deaths and many saved as boatsmen, passengers, and crew battled cold water and strong current after a fire and collapse overwhelmed the steamer.
New York reports closing of the National Encampment with officers presenting reports on adjutant general and inspector general matters. Membership estimated near 200,000 nationwide. A New York convention forms a Women’s Council of New York, indicating early organization growth and progressive activity in the city.
The Mechanics' Institute Exhibition closed in San Francisco with the Pacific Rolling Mill winning the Institute medal. Receipts reportedly exceed $61,000. A promoter plans to ship one hundred Chinese laborers to the Memphis and El Paso Railroad next week, noting three thousand Chinamen in the state are unemployed. Belle Boyd, the noted Southern spy, is reported to have been sent to the State Insane Asylum.
Heavy snow and fires sweep Maine with widespread damage and spotty totals from October 31. At Moosehead Lake 1 inch fell, Piscataquis reported feet, Dexter saw 8 to 10 inches melt in places, and Bucksport endured a morning fire damaging the offices of the Town assessors and selectmen as well as shops and residences.
London dispatch notes Gen. Grant’s impartial handling of gold speculations and Cuba policy. A rumor claims Russia protested Austrian troop passages through Turkey. The Times argues for justice between Ireland’s classes, urges rest from agitation, warns against dangerous concessions, and cautions on recognizing disputed land rights.
Reports from Madrid and Genoa detail Cortes voting on the Duke of Genoa as king, with monarchists divided as a large majority reportedly favor Genoa while some prefer Montpensier. Ardanoz reports a 520 million real deficit for the year and predicts a future surplus. ministers Ardanoz and Silvalis may resign, with martial law decrees under review as conspirators remain at large.
South America report notes regular mail steamer from South American ports dated October 11 from Rio de Janeiro. The Brazilian Chambers resumed after a month’s continuance with extensive preparations, signaling ongoing legislative activity and regional planning.
In Wartburg on October 80 a faction splits from the Bishops of Scops of Rattend over the Fulde Conferences. The dispute centers on leadership action and potential sectarian consequences.
Russia's Emperor will travel to Cowes on the Isle of Wight and Nice in France for the winter season, leaving St. Petersburg for the voyage. The plan follows his touring schedule as reports note preparations for a quiet coastal residence abroad.
Fragmentary reports describe a plan to consolidate road networks from Decatur to East St Louis and join with Lake Shore routes to St Louis via the uri road. Names attached include Philip Dell, David Shield, and others. A suicide near Quancy is noted, along with a high-profile murder trial in St. Louis. An Omaha dispatch notes Zion's Cooperative Association members excommunicated. Fort Fetterman's area reports a hunting ambush where three soldiers were attacked. two died and bodies recovered.
The Idaho arrived from Honolulu with October cargo while Hawaii faced a labor question that divided planters favoring Chinese labor and laborers seeking European emigration. A damaged ship Freakin Thayer discharged fuel and repaired after a September cyclone, with rotten wheat causing sickness onboard. Rev Father Walsh of the Ahiman College died in October.
A disastrous blaze in Torino Toledo today destroyed a large block of the business section. It started in the bakery of Gudemuth and Martin and caused heavy losses to multiple local merchants including C Be Sake aee and Martin, M. Smith, Smith and Swan, A H Tyler, Ulrich Broth, J m, J Diemer, J R Swigart and Suydam successors, over thirteen thousand dollars in claims.
Commercial activity remains weak as November trade shows tight money and muted loan demand. Banks discount only from depositors with fair balances, whisky and iron sectors strongest borrowers, with 10 to 18 percent on short dates and 24 percent on 60 day outside paper. Eastern exchange heavy, buying 1 10 discount, selling at par, banker rates 75 per thousand. Gold demand steady, bonds dull, Third street report favorable, money demand expected to stay firm as weather impacts hog market and banking checks.
Prints and fabrics show inactivity across major lines as the season nears completion. Allens, American and Amoskeag catalog items sit at varied rates while cloths, shawls, cassimeres, satinets and dress goods report weak demand, price concessions, and limited city or out of town activity.
Cattle and sheep receipts at Brighton and other yards show large totals with fair demand from buyers and feeders. Prices quoted include common cattle around 35 to 40 dollars, extras up to 50, plus hogs and sheep market activity described, with weekly totals and market conditions noted by officials. New York markets report slow trade, lower prices, and varied cattle and lamb receipts, with dressed meat activity and cross-region movements mentioned.
Last week sales exceeded expectations with large domestic and imported wool moving briskly. Buyers paid up to 870 and 60 000 pounds in some lots while 100 bales were traded as prices held firm on pulled wools and foreign offerings.
Pittsburgh oil market shows subdued activity with prices igniting on buyer options. New York market firm and fairly active with crude in bulk around 190 and refined near 340. Philadelphia reports crude and refined on buyer’s option. Marseille market quiet at 532 per barrel.
Special Dispatch reports a active metal market in Pittsburg with prices well sustained and yard stock notably reduced. Demand remains strong for manufactured iron and nails. a local mill shipped seven hundred fifty tons of sheet iron in September. Weekly sales included anthracite coal and blooms, with prices varying across several metal types.
The Levisville market report shows quiet activity with 2 pound, 27a cotton and firmer middling bales. Flour prices hold around 450 for superfine, grain and crop prices irregular with 1025 for unch. Leaf tobacco sales limited to 36 hogsheads. Prices in tea and other commodities show firm tendencies despite overall vagueness in the OCR text.
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