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Newspaper
Cincinnati Weekly Chronicle
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1869
Page
3
Washington November 12 and 15 report speculation that Congress may authorize action on a Cuban issue. A semi official note says the government eyed a purchase of the Bay of Santo Domingo and potential new moves spark debate. Debate grows over recalling a key figure as independence feeling rises amid talks with Dominican authorities.
A fragmentary dispatch describes a sixty five mile route through West haart and Green with a carriage incident involving Mrs Weaver and an engineer named Dot seet. further lines mention news of a meeting in Cincinnati and a political contest between Capt Ed Fisher and Maj Evans for state auditor. The text merges city travel notes with late 19th century press associations and candidate mentions.
A fragment from a Cincinnati Chronicle dispatch notes a Presbyterian marriage notice from Third Presbyterian and an incident on a Pennsylvania railroad where a wagon was struck after a team crossed the track. Details mention injured or deceased witnesses and a pause in the scene as responders arrived. The piece also references the Duquesne Grays from the city with a distant date.
Fragmentary copy notes a probate matter and a judge appointment in Ohio. Names and details are unclear but reference to a probate judge and dated material from November. Further readable specifics are not present in the fragment.
Fragmentary report describes a railroad accident six miles from a Pauls location with a man named in the line of duty. The victim, severely injured, later died yesterday after an amputation attempt failed. Officials indicate freight movement slowed at the scene.
Special Dispatch to the Cincinnati Chronicle reports two horse thieves long troubling local farmers were met by Samuel Austin, a teller, as authorities moved to detain them in Crawfordsville on November 12. The incident underscores ongoing livestock theft concerns in the area.
A fogbound morning wreck near San Leandro involved Western Pacific and Alameda trains. Ten to fifty killed or wounded, with a partial list of the deceased and injured including James Connelly and H. Cops, the disaster disrupting the Island Pacific routes and prompting extensive rescue efforts.
The dispatches detail a large iron ore deposit discovered by Milwaukee Iron Company on land bought from Swede Iron in Fond du Lac County, Wisconsin, with ore yielding 56 percent purity. Separate Chicago items note a fire destroying the Republican Bailyrove building and a legal shift in Jacksonville tied to General McConnell’s heirs seeking restitution, plus county property reversion if unused.
New York reports a large expected rise in revenue as income returns are earmarked for thorough overhauls. De Lano orders detailed special checks with investigators at work in the city. Officials predict higher government receipts and potential ten million dollars added next year. The piece also covers Farragut versus Porter disputes, Queen Victoria’s ties to George Peabody, Samana Bay as an American station, a fatal delirium tremens case, Cuban cotton burn orders, and early notes on national banking and Grant’s financial views.
Fragmented report from San Francisco on Nevada mining and Sutro Tunnel efforts. Memorials signed by Monachone officials and citizens seek aid. A vessel incident near an island leaves many aboard dead or injured as natives attack.
Report from New York dated November 11 notes resumed prepertty in the ences urn South, with the cotton crop far below plans but the country prosperous. Much of the planters’ debts to merchants and factors were paid at maturity, laborers contented, and contracts for next year with the same workers widely made. Laborers received fair compensation, and there are few cases of dispute. Prices of cotton and fertilizer dominate economic discussion.
The National Land Company reports 174 581 acres sold along the Kansas Pacific line, bringing in 524 334 dollars. Of this, 33 000 acres funded a Wakefield Kansas colony for 1200 English families, with an orphan school and college for London boys. The Reform of London backs the project, with Earl Shaftsbury as President. The company aided 3000 Swedish Norwegian and Danish emigrants and other settlers this year, and re-elected all officers at the meeting.
A Mexican letter from November reports extensive preparations in the capital for the reception of Mr Seward. Rooms are assigned at the National Palace and private residences are ready if a more discreet stay is chosen. A distinguished gentleman is sent to meet him and escort him to the city, the only instance of a foreign guest hosted by the Mexican Republic.
The obsequies of George Peabody began at Str FE Curtis Lampson's Eaton Square residence with a hearse and five mourning coaches. Dignitaries and officials followed the procession to Westminster Abbey for a simple coffin and grave, then transport to America planned. The Bishop of London delivered the funeral sermon praising Peabody's philanthropy and wealth given for the poor.
Paris dispatch reports that Ledru Rollin the ex minister who fled to England in 1848 after a conspiracy against the regime may be set free if he enters French territory Armend Barber a prominent radical politician recently returned to France and is now in Paris
Reports from Rome indicate the pope seeks a clear majority among bishops before proposing the infallibility dogma. Observers say discussion could dampen support, while Jesuits actively push for a decisive victory to back the principle.
Florence official paper reports plans attending King Victor Emmanuel and says he is entirely out of danger. Florence dispatches note Garibaldi is quite ill with rheumatism on November 12.
The Irish Times claims proof that Kelley the Fenian leader rescued at Manchester is the man who recently died in a local hospital under the name Em s and whose identity was in doubt.
Fragmented report from November notes the Duchess against her son’s political bid. The article discusses cabinet approval, Porto Rico debates, and reactions in the Constituent Cortes on issues of colonies and indemnification proposals.
Eugenie, who has stayed in the city for a few days, left for Alexandria today.
On Thursday seven cane fields near Los Cruces were burned. Four Chinese men were found committing arson in another field, seized, and executed. A separate note hints at Cuban self-rule sentiments and fears over secession linked to reports from the Spanish Club and local unrest.
From Camp Supply Indian Territory General Schofield reports Arapahoes on their reservation near Fort Sill. He doubts the supposed death of Satan a and notes grass fires on the plains. Medicine Arrow and Cheyenne chiefs push for spring fighting while Little Robe of the Arapahoes opposes it.
Cleveland November 15 I C Buell cashier of Second National Bank died by his own hand amid deep depression from losses in the late panic. A list of insurances on Jacob Laisey's mill burned on Saturday shows State German and Sun of Cleveland 2500 each Teutonia Cleveland Providence and Washington Providence Commerce Albany Lumberman's Soon 000 each Home New Haven 000
The past week saw currency drawn from the East amid tight balances and strong interior demand. Discounts moved unevenly with whisky and iron paper trading at high rates while outside paper offered to sarees workers carried 15 to 24 percent. Gold markets remained quiet and Eastern exchange softened with active discount demand for Monday morning.
Week totals list 3093 cattle 2946 sheep and 5525 hogs as buyers hold off awaiting lower prices. Cattle sold unevenly with few choice beef prices up to 3 cents per pound. hogs cited at 13.25 to 14.25 per 100 pounds. Market tone remains unsettled with steady to slightly higher tendencies on top grades.
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