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Cincinnati Daily Gazette

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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1872

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Famine in Persia and multiple political moves noted

The day’s brief items report ongoing famine in Persia and a smallpox outbreak in Edinburgh. Kentucky Governor Lessix signs the Kansas temperance bill’s passage, while a jury is set to try Sroxis for Fisk’s murder. The late Speaker Dennis is titled Viscount Ossis. Tax tweaks target fine gut tobacco at 16 and 24 cents. In Winona Minnesota a house with three children burned. Senate Committee backs Hace for Assistant Secretary of State. Ex-Congressman Stoxzs convicted. Mormons defer Utah statehood. Ohio Senate mandates written jury charges. President orders indictments for bribes from congressional testimony. Schiff bill passes in Ohio House to redraw city lines by 25th inst.

Lessix Kentucky Kansas House Sroxis Fisk House of Commons Jenvs Hayes Senate Foreign Committee Hace Stoxzs Tennessee Washington Utah Congress New York Ohio House Schiff Senate House Committee On Dayton Cincinnati van Amburgh Geo. Richards Kitty Rodebaugh Kemp-Sayler Committee On Privileges and Elections State Board OF Charities Ohio Board of State Charities Press

Schiff Bill Passes and State Board Changes Reported

Columbus dispatch reports the Schiff bill passed the House after amendments and heads to the Senate for concurrence. The Toledo and Woodville Railroad got permission to build a Maumee river bridge. The Artesian Spring Company incor poration is filed in Williams County. Visitors include Gen. McCook and ex-members, with Mack pursuing a redistricting plan. The State Board of Agriculture tours counties, and a Kemp-Sayler contest looms in the Senate.

Board OF Public Works Toledo & Woodville Railroad Maumee River Toledo A. F. ‘Beach Schiff Senate The Artesian Spring Company Stryker Williams County Ohio State Geological Corps J.sweetes London Assembly Martin Welker Wooster J. 5. Robinson Kenton A.S. McCook Steubenville Mack Sandusky Register Gen. Sherwood Joint Huron County

Vote on Logan's Chicago relief bill and related trials

Washington reports show Logan's Chicago relief bill was reconsidered with 25 yeas and 23 nays. The piece also notes Stokes convicted in Tennessee, Stromeyer turning state's evidence, and a Treasury letter urging coerced claims payments. Additional items cover Mormon admission strategy, a proposed tariff on tobacco, coffee and tea duties, and steamboat safety reforms.

Chicago Logan Yeas Anthony Bayard Blair Borman Carpenter Casserly Chandler Cole Conkling Corbett Ferry Mich Flanagan Frelinghuysen Gilbert Goldthwaite Hamilton Texas Kelly Morrill St. Morton Patterson Saulsbury Sherman Stevenson Stockton Ames Caldwell Cameron Clayton Fenton Harlan Hill Hitchcock Kellogg Norwood Osborn Pomeroy Rice Robertson Spencer Sumner Tipton Trumoull Vickers West Wilson Wright Scott Schurz Stokes Tennessee Stromeyer Powell Treasury Capt. Beatty Washington G. Victor Pows T, W.B. Stokes

New York News: Clews & Co reports calm after panic

From New York Feb 18 Messrs Henry Clews Co in receipt of London updates from Clews Habicht Co government agents confirming recovery of American securities from recent panic and noting English Ministry denunciations reprobated in London financial circles with public demand for ministry change.

New York Messrs Henry Clews & Co London Clews, Habicht & Co

Taxes on National Banks and Bright Case in Supreme Court

From Indianapolis February 13 the Supreme Court affirmed the Superior Court ruling that national banks must pay school taxes county taxes and railroad donations. The Bright perjury case remains ongoing with expected continuation through the week. Cincinnati excursionists are in Indianapolis en route to coal fields and Terre Haute to inspect manufacturing facilities.

Cincinnati Terre Haute Cincinnati Gazette Indianapolis Supreme Court Superior Court R. J. Bright

Delegates named to Ohio River Improvement Convention

Ironton Ohio February 13 delegates selected at the Board of Trade meeting for the Ohio River Improvement Convention to be held in Cincinnati February 20. John Campbell D R Wolf W T McQuigg Col George R Gray Col E M Norton and M Wise named as delegates or alternates. A revival at Wesley Chapel reports about fifty conversions to date.

Cincinnati Gazette Ironton Board of Trade Cincinnati John Campbell D.r.wolf W. T. McQuigg

Richmond News Meeting for Board of Trade Reorganization

Richmond Inc reports a call to assemble business men next Saturday evening to reorganize the Board of Trade. Weather notes mention a return of winter after a brief spring, with a predicted cold snap.

Cincinnati Gazette Richmond, Inc Board of Trade

Severe Wind Storm Disrupts Rock Island Bridge and Town

Severe wind roared through Rock Island Ili nois on February 13. The gale toppled scaffolding on a new bridge and church towers, tore at a quilt factory and other structures, and sent debris across the river. Forty pedestrians on the riverbank lost their footing as winds drove objects, while walls and windows suffered damage throughout the area.

Rocx Iscanp Ivo Taterfess Beltiy Dan Idetiaekiees Nat Koure Es Oly Dante

Hale Nomination and Tax Changes Reported Favorably

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee favored Charles Hale's nomination. The Ways and Means Committee approved maintaining tobacco tax at sixteen cents per pound and lowering the distilled spirits tax from thirty-two to twenty-four cents. They asked the Internal Revenue Service for a consolidated tax proposal basis. The lead duty debate included reducing pig lead duty to curb foreign monopoly, with U.S. lead largely mined domestically but imported for demand. Stokes convicted on a second indictment over Beatty's Independent scouts. a 13,000 payment contested. Forney resignation from the Philadelphia port role noted with Grant's letter of regard and praise. International Copyrights talks continued with arguments on granting foreign authors rights conditioned on U.S. manufacture.

Committee of Ways and Means Maryin T. Read New York Finance Committee United States Missouri Illinois St. Louis Seaboard Thomas Sterling Virginia Union Selchers Stokes Beatty Fentress County Tenn Congress Forney Col J. W. Forney Washington Philadelphia Tring

Col N J Coleman Nominated for Missouri Governor

From Jefferson City reports indicate Democratic lawmakers south of the Missouri river caucused to propose a State ticket with Col N J Coleman of the Rural World for Governor. Coleman was on the last ticket for Lieutenant Governor and is influential in country districts. Names of other ticket members are largely unknown and the ticket appears weak.

Cincinnati Gasette St. Louis Jefferson City Missouri River Col N. J. Coleman Rural World Coleman

Railroad sale and labor convention notes from Missouri

Indictments against seven officials in Cole county over a railroad transfer to the St. Louis and Northern company. State Labor Reform Convention at Turner Hall nominates delegates to the Columbus national convention with A E Grenny and A W McKee among leaders. A railroad bridge span near Leavenworth nears completion as one span remains. Jefferson City dispatch reports convict Thomas Connell in the Penitentiary reprieved to April 15 for mental evaluation after a murder sentence death.

Lou Feb Jefferson Wenien Cole County St. Louis Northern Railroad Company Wis Turner Hall Tes Columbus Democrat Jefferson City Thos. Connell Lafayette Burns

Southern Railroad Bill Signed in Kentucky

Gov. Leslie signed the Cincinnati Southern Railway bill with Senate amendments, making it law. The step drew quiet congratulations from supporters who believe major obstacles have been overcome, though hopes remain for removing remaining charter restrictions.

Frankfort Leslie Cincinnati Southern Railway Senate

Mardi Gras King Carnival Parade in New Orleans

Crowds packed Royal Chartres Camp St Charles and Canal streets as the King of the Carnival led a grand procession in New Orleans with a later allegorical Homeric pageant. In Memphis crowds swarmed streets as King Momus ruled a carnival day with masked processions, fireworks, and ball festivities across the city.

New Orleans Royal Chartres Camp St. Charles Poydras Julia Carondelet Canal Street Yeomanry Boeuf Gras Flanders Charles Street Lafayette Square Dar Neipal Alexis Forlows Paris Helen Venus Agamemnon Nestor Bresseis Achilles Thetes Vulcan Patroclus Diomed Priam Cassandra Helenus Apollo Diana Hector Mars Ulysses Polyphemus Circe Se Ha Charybdis Hades Follo Alcinous Penelope Homer Varieties Theater Juno Minerva Opera House St. Charles Theater Academy of Music Memphis Napoleon Rip van Winkle Schneider Momus Penton

Three Children Perish in Winona Fire

A devastating house fire in Jeffisson township Winona County Minnesota at 2 o clock in the afternoon killed three children. Wind blew toward the dwelling as flames rapidly engulfed part of the structure. property loss estimated between 3000 and 4400 dollars with partial insurance coverage through Republic of Chicago.

Winona Mixn Jeffisson Republic of Chicago

Vessel wreckage sighted near Yorx from Galveston voyage

A report from Yorx dated February 13 notes discovery of extensive wreckage and debris, likely from a vessel, carried by large tides. The items indicate a ship in distress or lost at sea, with several large pieces found washed ashore near the coast.

Galveston

Assassination unrest and Persia famine in dispatches

Telegraphs from Bombay report intense excitement in India over the Earl Mayo assassination as Calcutta and Bombay discuss the event. Persian famine continues with many deaths. Livingstone expedition funds rise. Edinburgh declares smallpox epidemic.

Earl Mayo Bombay India Calcutta Teheran Persia Prince OF Wales Livingstone

Banquet Honors Japan Embassy in Salt Lake City

Salt Lake February report details a grand dinner for Minister Delong and the Japanese embassy with 120 guests. Toasts praised Emperor Japan and U.S. leaders, Judge McKean and Gen. Morrow spoke, and Prince Irakura lauded Japan's rapid progress. Late-night dancing followed, amid snowbound trains and a Utah political note on Judge McKean’s leave.

Salt Lake Delong Utah Japan United States Thos. H. Bates Irakura Long Ser Charley O. H. Hempstead McKean Morrow C. A., Hawley Oscar G. Sawyer New York San Francisco Isthmus Union Pacific Creston

Steam Power on the Canal and Elections Note

From Chicago the plan to run boats along the Illinois and Michigan Canal using a cable lays in the canal middle with a steam propeller, a route at five per hour drawing eight to ten canal boats. The Common Council appointed a committee for a public reception for the Japanese guests. In court Alderman Whitaker faces trial over alleged bribe. Cook County Commissioners authorize bonds of two hundred thousand dollars. There are 9,300,000 bushels of grain in store or afloat.

Curiaco Pec & Talcott Ilinois & Michigan Canal Commissioners Chi Alderman Whitaker Thaarel Yan Des Cyfairond Dubya H. Fa D. Willis James J. F. Slater X .Uchardt K. Jesup John Crerar Sam A. Strong John Parley Cook County

Senate Petitions and New Bills in Ohio Legislature

The report lists Senate petitions from Crawford and Stark counties urging bills on education borrowing and theft recovery, plus numerous House bills on taxes, liquor laws, cemetery grounds, university boards, and public notices. The Schiff redistricting bill dominates an afternoon session with Fallis and Little debating commission authority and court oversight before passage amid amendments and then other state and federal actions.

Schiff Fallis Cincinnati Superior Court Senate Hamilton County West End Platting Commission Taft

Fort Scott rail aid vote extends support to lake project

In Scott Kansas on February 13 the city and county of Fort Scott voted to extend aid to the Fort Scott and Gulf line and to the lake project, signaling local support for railroad development and regional water plans.

Kansas Scott, Ks Ibon Fort Scott Lake & Gull

Frankeirn Case Dismissal Hints at New Action

In Frankeirn Pennsylvania the suit by B and Company against Sterling Bonsal concerning an oil matter was dropped after a jury trial and the court allowed withdrawal. A new case may be started against the defendant in December.

FrankEirn B & Co Nst Sterling Bonsal

Jersey City Purchases and Rail Crash Report

Jersey City bought one hundred Jota on the hill for a new city project and a twelve hour test. A Chicago Northwestern freight wreck near Evansville Wisconsin injured several, including Gus Barber, with two engines and several cars derailing. The wreck was cleared by noon, trains resumed. McCall Black Water Cure building in Gallessure Iowa burned leaving extensive losses.

Jersey City New City Sion St. Joseph Evansville Wis Chicago & Northwestern Gus Barber Eva Galessure McCall & Black

River report from many ports shows rising rivers and open navigation

Telegraph dispatches relay river conditions across Brownsville to Louisville noting rising water in channels from 4 to 6 feet and ice breaking or gorging. Weather ranges from cold and clear to rain, with several steamboats arriving or departing and Mardi Gras activities mentioned in Arkansas River trade. The Florence Lee passes Shawneetown. the Chesapeake and Fannie Dugan appear on schedules. several boats resume trips as ice yields.

The Cincinnati Gazette Brownsville W. Va Greenstone Monongahela Wheeling Belmont Mills New Orleans Belle Lee Memphis Kate Kinney Evansville Lrttce Chesapeake Fannie Cairo Mohawk Samson Louisville Mary McDonald Mollie Ebert Cincinnati Evansville, Inc Fannie Dugan Huntington Guyandotte St. Lovurs Missouri Arkansas Belle St. Joseph New Madrid White River Tom Jasper Island 26 Longworth Madrid Troxton Telegraph Uwp Tom. Farrow Leslie Combs Liberty No Liberty Aurora Ind Louisvile Indiana Baldwin Robert Mitchell Falls Salt River

Cotton Markets Across Cities Show Dull Early Trading

On Mardi Gras day February 13, cotton prices were irregular with modest sales. New Orleans quote good ordinary at 2 1/16 cents, low middling 2 1/4, middling 2 2/3 cents, with 9,143 bales received and total stock 244,068. Similar dull tone in Galveston, Mobile, Charleston, and Savannah with middlings around 21 1/4 to 22 cents and varying receipts.

New Orleans Havre Continent Baltic Galveston Mobile Charleston Savamnaah

Buffalo Live Stock Market Burrato February 13

Buffalo market report shows 2125 cattle mostly average quality with firm to active tone. Illinois steers 112 head 1247 lbs at 5 6244, Ohio 96 head 1246 lbs at 5 62 575, Michigan 600 head 1150 lbs at 5 6234, 27 prime Michigan 1585 lbs at a premium. 635 head sold 450 to 475. Sheep and lambs receipts 3600 head. Ohio sheep 152 head at 7 90, Canada sheep 24 head at ?

Burrato Illinois Ohio Michigan Canada

Pittsburg Live Stock Market Report from East Liberty

East Liberty February 13. The arrivals were heavy and best stock sold at 66 dollars per hundred weight with stockers around 5.25. Sales ranged from 7.8 to 7.8 for rations, medium at 62.75, and common at 50. Hoes were light for good quality, slow for common, with best at 550 to 575 and Yorkers around 60.

Pittsburg East Lherty Carrie

Watertown Live Stock Market reports cattle and sheep sales

Watertown Mass February 13 BrEw Cattle receipts for the week reach 416 head with light supply. Prices show choice at 10 to 10 25, extra at 9 25 to 9 75, first at 8 25, second quality at 5 75 to 8 00, third around 5 50 to 6 75. Sheep and lambs receipts total 2,353 head with lots sold from 3 00 to 5 00 each and extras up to 5 50 to 8 25.

Watertown Mass Shane

Nilsson's Crazy Lover Again

Chas T Busch, confined as insane for obsessing over Mile Nilsson, escaped from the island workhouse. After days of search including the boat, he was found playing piano at a North William street home and re-arrested, with no clear explanation of his escape.

New York Chas. T. Busch Nilsson Clarendon Work House Keenan Commissioners of Charities and Correction Busch North William Street

Garnier outlines plan to rebuild Tuileries pavilions

M Garnier reports the Tuileries is ruined beyond reuse with the palace calcined. He proposes rebuilding only the two pavilions while preserving an open arcade between them to reveal the Louvre across the Champs Elysees.

M. Garnier Tuileries Louvre The Champs Elysees

Annual Exhibits of the Book Concern Report Debts and Assets

The Methodist Book Committee met behind closed doors to review annual exhibits of the New York and Western Book Concerns. Officers presented department reports and the chief clerk verified them, with Kilbraith requesting more time to prepare his expert audit. The New York exhibit shows total assets of 1,850,315.50 and liabilities of 735,135.93, including a $60,000 mortgage paid off, insurance pending, and increased capital from 986,016.41 to 1,055,179.57.

New York Herald Methodist Book Committee Eee New Carli Lamaban Carlton Kilbraith Csassssesis Dbscayes Vesseeesesecepe Bath Western Book Concern Chicago Fire Cincinnati Amet Byder Chicago New York Gen. Moore Malthy Vernon Europe

The Men of Wall Street

Eli Perkins writes on powerful market operators led by Conte Smith and Daniel Drew, noting Smith’s art gallery and yacht, Drew’s market control via puts, Banker and Schell in the Vanderbilt circle, Rufus Hatch’s rituals funding, Boody’s Wabash presidency, Sage’s St. Paul fortune, Stockwell’s Pacific Mail bids, and plans to link Sewing Machines with Pacific Mail.

Eli Perkins New York Conte Smith Tony Morse John Wtobvin Daniel Drew Chicago Mr. Smith Vely Northwestern James M. Banker Bank of New York Henry Smith Smith Banker Richard Schell Vanderbilt Rufus Hatch Maj. Selover T. B. Musgrove Dr. Ewer Mr. Hatch Mr. Musgrove Henry Keep A. Boody Wabash Railrouad Boody Russel Sage Milwar Howe Pacific Mail

Big Audience Sees Surprise Marriage at Corydon

A Corydon Methodist Church wedding ends with a dramatic delay as a Central Illinois suitor fails to arrive on time. Mrs Sallie Adams marries S P Hill at her own home after last minute arrangements. They depart for Illinois to begin married life together.

New State of Illinois House of Prayer Poe Sallie J. Adams Sallie J. Hill 8. P. Hill

Army land grant swindle exposes 1812 veterans bill flaw

Congress sought 160 acres per 1812 war veteran by pay roll proof but oral testimony led to mass fraud. Twenty seven thousand men claimed Plattsburg 1814 service though only eight thousand fought. Despite complete proofs, many cases stood as monstrous errors yet could not be rejected.

Congress Plattsburg

Berlin plans invited for new Parliament building designs

A call to architects worldwide to submit designs for a new Berlin Parliament House with plans due by April 15. A total prize fund of 4220 dollars will be awarded, including 844 dollars for each of the four next best designs.

Berlin Prussia

New York Merchants Plundered by Leet Co Monopoly Claims

Testimony before a congressional committee in New York details alleged extortion by Leet & Co and the general order warehouses. Witnesses report inflated storage and labor costs, high profits, and political influence over port duties. Cases include cannel coal weight disputes and seizures of importers books at the Custom House.

Congressional Committee New York N. Y. Tribune Leet & Co A. T. Stewart Henry G Steyer Benjamin H. Hutton Francis M. Bixby North River Edward C. Johnston Smythe Republican Party Leet Lindsay Jayne Clark Col. Leet Col. Stocking

Give Us More Light Translated From the Volksfreund

A Cincinnati letter laments the city’s dependence on southern rail lines cut by ice and seeks a direct Southern railroad. It criticizes Jimmy Fitzgerald Bissell and Fallis for opposing the Southern road, urges action to build the railroad now, and asks for clearer leadership to boost trade and employment.

Volksfreund Epior Pittsburg Cairo Queen City West Louisville New York Pennsylvania Central Railroad New Orleans Messrs Fitzgerald, Bissell Fallis Peale Cincinnati Musk

Classification of inebriates by Dr. Parrish at New York meeting

Dr. Joseph Parrish outlined a three category scheme for inebriates at a New York gathering. He cites eighty four of the first class and notes cures and declines, describes the second class with varying outcomes, and reports progress in the third class among forty six individuals with several fully cured.

New York Joseph Parrish Parrish Twen

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