08 May 1872
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Newspaper
Cumberland Daily Times
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1872
Page
1
Daily Times presents miscellaneous items including telegraph news, editorial comment, and commercial notices. Local notices cover marriages and deaths, with brief miscellaneous items and advertisements interspersed throughout.
A scanned notice lists multiple fraternal groups in Baltimore with meeting nights and venues. Units include Information for All Lo. Oo. F CuMpentano EncameMant No. 24 at Odd Fellows Hall Hebb e Block 44 Boor, Cuoses Faienos Loper No. 34 Friday at Odd Fellows Hall, Isaman Loven No. 51 Wednesday at the same hall, Wusna Vista Leven No. 58 Thursday, Antigo Commanxpeay No. 6 first and sixth Tuesdays at Masonic Hall, Anca Cuarran No. 14 fourth and fourth Tuesdays at Masonic Hall 110 Baltimore St, Oromac Loven No. 100 set and third Wednesdays at the same place, Loves No. 191 fourth and fourth Wednesdays at the same place, Lo. GT. Oakeyne Loves No. a Monday at their hall 2d floor 6 Baltimore St, usrven Temree first and fourth Mondays at Hall 6 Baltimore St, KM Monkosx Tnine No. 1% every Tuesday on third floor Baltimore St, K or P Downsataxp Lonor No. meet Tuesday nights at Odd Fellows Hall 160 Mountairy Lopes No. 57 Thursday evenings at Good Templars Hall Baltimore St, Tern Oats first and third Sunday evenings at Good Templars Hall No. Baltimore St.
Directory listing for CMURBACH area churches with pastors and service times. Names include Rev. H C Holloway Rev Sam V Leech Rev A J Gill Rev Henry Nice Rev H Joeler Rev J P Co Pastor Rev Edward Breage Father Kool Rev Dr Colios Rev James D Fitzgerald Rev Marcus Bonnheim Rabbi W H Waters and others with Mass times Sabbath School and midweek lectures. Parish names include English Lutheran Centre Street Methodist Protestant Bedford Street Baptist Greens St Patrick’s Catholic German Catholic Trinity Church Presbyterian and others.
The piece mocks Hon. Chas C Shriver who boasted of breaking locofocoism in the city yet was refused a spot on the Radical city ticket for mayor or council. The writer suggests Republicans remain more ungrateful and hints Shriver can endure the setback.
Fragmentary list shows multiple individuals and places including Philadelphia, Wheeling, New Creek, Wheeling and Addison. Names: J ictal, Chas Alger, J Somerville Jr, Wm Hoburn, B S Long, W W Hartzell, T B McCulley, C P R, P K R, and others. No clear event or date.
A letter argues against filling a vacancy by the next highest vote and favors either a fresh election or nomination by the largest Democratic slate. The writer contends that low vote receivers do not reflect the voters of the original nominee. A separate note scolds a pupil for chewing gum, warning girls that gum chewing precludes presidential prospects.
May 8 New York reports Mr and Mrs W J Florence sail to Europe aboard the Scotia with friends aboard to Narrows He will return in September bringing plays by Dion Boucicault and Edmond Falconer Mrs Florence plans the winter abroad The piece also covers German shutzzen groups planning a June 29 excursion to Germany and political debates within the Democratic Party including potential endorsement of Greeley and updates on the Stokes case and Mormon question.
Seventeen professional gamblers of various nationalities have been banished from the Taland in Havana Cuba on May 7.
In Chicago from May 7 to May 8 reports say foreign inquiries about city banks’ ability to meet business demands were unfounded. Banks hold large New York balances yet remain liberal with currency to satisfy requests. The Times editorial from May 7 claims Greeley’s nomination disrupts the Republicans and that Democrats should pursue inactivity to back a future president not Grant.
Memritis May 8 report says saloon-keeper Strebler was fatally shot by Ferguson after a quarrel hours earlier. Two negroes arrested for the murder of Mr. Bell near Bartlett. Jenkins the printer died after blowing out brain with pistol yesterday. M C Galloway editor and other Democrats sent a dispatch to General Bates in New York opposing a National Democratic Convention.
Governor Washburne learns the Green River freshet breached a dyke built by Dutch settlers. Waters rush through the canal at Minnesota Point toward the lake, threatening to divert and endanger Superior harbor. Officials deny reports that Superior residents blew the dyke.
In New Haven on May 7 the Republican caucus to nominate a candidate for U S Senator is scheduled for next Thursday evening.
Lexington Kentucky gears up for a major track meeting starting Monday with two races daily. Promoters claim the event will be the brightest of its kind, with clans and spectators gathering as the week progresses.
London reports suggest several Kurile Islands may be leased to the United States. The group, twenty five isles long, spans from Kamchatka to Japan with three southern islands Japanese and the remainder Russian. 【Does not include sensitive content beyond OCR summary.】
Washington dispatch reports George B. Boutwell denies any resignation or bid for the presidency and says he will go to Philadelphia to support Ulysses S. Grant. The piece notes Benjamin Butler plans to oppose William H. Fish's Alabama policy.
Reports from Briain dated May 7 say Bismarck is again in a disposed state and his doctors warn of serious consequences without absolute rest. Strasbourg fortifications are projected to cost seven million sterling. A later dispatch from May 18 notes the Princes Royal of Italy arriving to assist in christening the daughter of the Prince Imperial of Germany.
A deputation of Scotch church clergymen sailed for America today to attend the General Assembly to be held in Detroit. The voyage marks the church's first acknowledgement in America and has drawn much interest locally.
In a May clash at Newington Park the Baltimore Club defeated the Olympics of Washington 22 to 5. The Washington team was whitewashed in six innings as Baltimore controlled the game from the start.
In Corentacen on May 8 police barred an International Society meeting and arrested its local branch president. Demonstrators roamed the streets causing alarm before dispersion, with military guards placed around public buildings. Prominent members face high treason prosecutions as authorities vow strict action.
Fire swept the Royal Exchange Hotel stables and newspaper offices in Incrimwot Canada today causing an estimated loss of $500,000. Fire crews fought the blaze through the day, with crews from nearby towns aiding in containment. The fire damaged adjacent buildings but no injuries were reported.
The weekly total coal production reached 463 999 tons, with year to date 5 639 989 tons, up 3 501 089 tons from last year. Reading Railroad issued new toll circulars raising charges by 10 to 18 cents per ton across coal sizes and routes, while shipments to Chesapeake and southern markets face timing concerns.
The card of R. D Johnson, Esq., withdrawing his name as a mayoral candidate appears in another place. Supporters from both parties hoped he would accept the nomination offered by the Democratic party, but his extensive business interests prevent acceptance.
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