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Cincinnati Daily Gazette

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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1872

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Teens Enjoy Brookville Trial Progress Amid Fires and Fiscal Notes

The Daily Azette reports trials proceeding in Brookville as fires are extinguished by rains. It notes fiscal year receipts at 113,565 and 1 percent. Senate etc. diverge on treaties, liquor laws, and appropriation bills. Several states and officials face legal actions, with adjournment anticipated May 2.

Penmeyivanis New York Internal Revenue Senator Prexy Connecticut Inasr GaxteLer Senate Foreign Committee Pennsylvania Court of Common Press Philadepats Maryland Baltienere Staite Robeson Biste Michigan

Columbus Rumor Mill: Democratic Forked Path to Nomination

The Franklin County Democratic Central Committee met at Thurman Mall to decide how to choose county officers and delegates to the State convention. Baker led a speaker’s claim of party liveliness while Republicans were split. Nominations were postponed to after the Baltimore convention with a popular vote plan endorsed nine to eight. The district canvass for Congress in Franklin Pickaway Fairfield Perry counties is underway. incumbent Judge Van Tromp is expected to seek renomination with A. J. Dancherty and John G. Thompson squaring off.

Cotrusis Franklin County Democratic Central Committee Thurman Mall R. L. P. Baker Baber Baltimore John G. Thompson Greeley Canvacs Franklin Pickaway Fairfield Perry van Tromp A. J. Dancherty Baker New York & Chicago Air Line Jer. Aiken Lee A. Hall John T. Salter Abeer Taylor Thos. Snell J. C Frederick Nurey Scioto Gouth B. E. Smith Isaac Eberiy H. Mithi Simons & Slocums Minstrels Opera House California Philadelphia Sells Brothers Ohio Franklin County Prohibition Tinsley Red Asylum Chicago

Thousands in Ohio and Cincinnati join Catholic parade

Special Deputed to the Cincinnati Gaette describes a mass Catholic procession with delegates from Ohio Indiana Kentucky and other states. Archbishops priests and thousands pledge devotion and celebrate with bands banners and decoration. Differences arise over German Catholic associations and a large turnout accompanies services and confirmations.

Cincinnati Gaertte Davros Ohio Indiana Kentucky Purorl Parextl Holy Trinity St. 'S Church Dwyer Irish Beneficial Association Stillwater Mary Francis Ledion Street

Fires in the Woods devastate Pennsylvania and New York

Special dispatch from Port Jervis describes forest fires raging for weeks across Pike County and Porter Township in Pennsylvania, destroying mills, dwellings, and millions of feet of lumber. Fires halt coal transport near Wayne County and devastate Carter Gould villages, with total losses estimated at 1.5 to 2 million dollars and ongoing devastation across Sussex and Sullivan counties.

Cincinnati Gazette New York Port Jervis Delaware Pike County Porter Township Wayne County Delaware & Hudson Canal Honesdale Waymart Carter Gould Sussex County N. J Sullivan Monroe County Scranton Delaware & Lackawanna Railroad Tobyhanna Carbondale Delaware & Hudson Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Port Jarvis Pennsylvania Selon Eters S Callahan Om Dowling Blooming Grove Park Delaware &Udson Canal Sussex Coats Van N. Y Scrawrer Coal Company Dodge & Co

Kentucky Derby Day at Lextleton Captures Muddy Triumphs

Race report from Lextleton Kentucky describes Aureola winning the first heat then McIntyre and Piggy in pursuit, while Longfellow dominates the finale despite a mud soaked track. Debutant Frogtown withdraws as Harper’s stable eyes an eastward shipment. gate receipts approach $7,090.

Cincinnati Gazette Lextleton Aureola McIntyre Piggy Minnie Ward Secon Figgy Aureocia Kentucky Harper Frogtown Longfellow Harry Bassett

Fires Ravage Delaware & Lackawanna Region Deep in Pa

Scranton dispatch reports fires along 35 miles of the Delaware and Lackawanna system with Tobyhanna burnt and saw mills destroyed. Forest fires threaten Carbondale and broader rail areas, but Tobyhanna fires are controlled. Rain later reduces danger though damage to mills and timber remains.

Sentinel Change of Ownership in Indianapolis

From Indianapolis IspiaNaPolis May 19 The Sentinel has changed hands and the new owners plan a prosperous era. Party leaders and public officers are named with the change reflecting ongoing community leadership and stable organization.

IspiaNaPolis Sentinel Sheir

Waterspout Trail Over Iowa and Dakota

A waterspout formed during a May night storm passing over North Iowa and Dakota. The event caused stock losses near White Swan settlement. Telegraph lines and roads were damaged, with earth and trees covering the area.

Iowa Dakota White Swan

The Arkansas Republican Convention at Little Rock

The Arkansas Republican Convention assembled at noon electing Judge Stephenson as Chair man. Delegates to the Philadelphia convention included Senator Clayton Gov Hadley Elisha Baxter Stephen Wheeler J H Johnson O P Snyder H A Miller Thomas V Rankin and E G Searle. Resolutions endorsed Grant for re election praised Hadley and Clayton as true Republicans denounced Rice and Brooks and approved the Central Committee majority. The gathering was the largest and most enthusiastic yet with over three hundred delegates present and unity praised.

Cincinnati Gazette Little Rock May Stephenson Clayton Gov Hadley Honé W. H. Grey Elisha Baxter Stephen’ Wheeler J. H. Johnson 0. P. Snyder H. A. Miller Thomas V. Rankin E. G. Searle Philadelphia Grant Rice Joseph Brooks and Company Agroeizers Central Committee

Arkansas Republican Convention in Little Rock May 18

The Clayton wing held the Arkansas State Republican Convention in Little Rock with broad county representation. Delegates to Philadelphia were instructed to back Grant’s renomination and Clayton’s course was endorsed while Greeley was denounced as a threat. Twelve delegates were chosen for the national convention.

Little Rock Republican Party Clayton Wing Mit Philadelphia Grant Clayton Greeley

Miners Riot Quieted After Troop Arrests at Calumet

Detroit dispatch reports that troops arrived in Hoveutax Michigan on the 16th and left for Calumet to arrest rioters. About four hundred miners surrounded a guard of nineteen and released them without harming anyone. Miners wives threw stones at guards. Authorities plan to arrest eight or ten more. rioters threaten to fight.

Michigan Hoveutax Mich Calumet Detroit Mica Hanoack Mines Sveta Sher Tiast Ttotom T

United States vs George W Murdoc Regier Case in Maryland

In the United States Circuit Court at Baltimore on May 18 a case titled United States vs George W Murdoc Regier of Anne Arundel County is heard under the Enforcement Act. The fragment notes a legal action involving alleged violations tied to enforcement statutes and regional authorities.

Baltimore United States Circuit Court The United States George W. Murdoc Regier Anne Arundel County Sickles Paris Daniel E. Sickles Spain Madrid Senor Olozaga France

Stormy Night Ravages Kansas Town in May

StavEenworrh May 18 reports a severe storm that struck Kansas the night before, causing damage across the town and leaving residents assessing losses and seeking assistance.

StavEenworrh

English-Catholic views and New York rowing tour notes

A London Times summary discusses the New York Atalanta four training daily but lacking dash, plus an interview with Monseignor Capel on American influence in England. Capel envisions an American middle schools network and predicts England’s Catholic rise while warning Protestant infidelity. The article also covers wreck news of the Tripoli, Geneva settlement hopes, Cortes in Spain, Sickles in Paris, and various financial and social items from London and New York.

Cincinnati Gazette New York The London Times New York Atalanta America London Monseignor Capel Monseignor Capel, the “Catesby England Lus

Congress Second Session Senate Proceedings May 18 1881

Senate debates in Washington on finance bills to issue bonds for destroyed securities and aid to government agencies. Discussions cover a New York Custom House site, Pacific railroads, military depots, and amendments in the army and Treasury appropriations. Several amendments pass or are referred as lawmakers debate funding and public works.

Congress Senate Ous J. Mrcos Beer Padecah Cwn Regence Wee Consien Texas Mr. Sherman Committee On Finance Secretary of the Treasury Linghuysen N. J G. Weasen Sawyer Ies Lai Conkling Mayor and Common Council of New York Committee On Commerce Pthc Ang Pacific Cal Stevenson

Simons Murder Suicide and Inquest Report from Chicago

From Chicago dated May 18 Mrs Simons wounded by her husband survives but with brain damage from three gunshots. He asked her to drop divorce plans, she refused, he shot then killed himself. Coroner’s inquest notes his threats over divorce and her upright conduct. Also, McCracken jailed after admitting to killing his father in self defense. Gov Austin arms distribution due to frontier robberies. Cook family murder tied to Pillager Indians. trapper Franks’s skins offered at railroad station.

Curiaco Mrs. Simons Simons McCracken Thornton Oak Lake Minnesota Austin Cook Cook's Franks

Fires Devastate Mills and Buildings Across Three Cities

May reports describe Clyde area mills and a printing building blaze in Philadelphia and a flour mill fire near St Louis. Losses run high with multiple insured amounts, minutely listed per occupant, including Eben Coleman Loami Illinois and Jayne printing firm remained notably costly.

Chicago Eben Coleman Loami Llinois Syracuse ParaSerrata Six Ory Dock Street Third Jayne Leisuring Anal Blind Commercial List Philadelphia Franklin Institute Wm. W. Ng. B Aed H. .Jessenring Insurance Guccalia ‘& Staveley Pisco Register National Railway Publi Co Coxe Manayunk Chronicle Keystone

Berkley Trial Chronology Labels Cross-Examination

From St Louis on May 18 Mrs Andrews mother of Ella Perry faced a thorough cross examination by the defense in the Berkley trial today, with testimony expected to continue.

St. Louis

Cuban News Item on Bank Meet and Port Officials

Havana May 19 report describes a meeting among bankers and manufacturers to retire part of a Mills and a large sum to alleviate financial strain. A commission of Schecomninis and manufacturers formed to prevent conflicts between employers and workers. Also mentions Campuzano as General of Engineers and new Havana governor, plus Catala as port captain, and a court martial at Matanzas sentencing a youth.

Havana Matanzas

Presbyterian General Assembly and related church unions

May 18 reports from the Presbyterian General Assembly and allied bodies. Memorial Fund discussions span benevolence finance and education minister rate concerns. Debates on church union and psalm versions accompany synod adjournments and committee actions on Pittsburg preaching duties and presbytery actions.

Presbyterian General Assembly Demnorr Istigy Pn Min Reformed Presbyterian Synod New York Tf. C United Presbyterian Synod Church Union United Presbyterian Reformed Church Boggs Harper M. P Wm. Woodside Tee Reformed Perens General Synod Field Street Church Brooklyn Gaily Committee On Pittsburg Committee of Presbytery South Presbyterian General Assembly Richmond General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church In the South Dr. Welch Arkansas R. P. Bunting Texas J. T. L. Preston Lexington Tucsey Ames Ken Pacy Slicer Baltimore Hibbard Simpson Baker Thompson Kingsley Curry Bishop Thompson

Philadelphia Court Upholds Local Liquor Law

May 18 Philadelphia court rules the local option liquor license law constitutional. Mandamus aimed to issue a license refused due to Germantown location. Lazad people decision favors denial. Also reports baseball scores from Boston and Palace Palais and New York games including Red Stockings, Haymakers, Athletics, Forest City Club, Mutuals, and Eckfords.

Philadelphia Court of Common Phase Germantown Boston Red Stockings Haymakers Palace Paie The Athletics Forest City Club New York Mutuals Eckfords

Major Baker of Evansville at death's door

Minor Telegrams report Major Baker of Evansville Indiana near death last night with friends unsure of survival. Also Libbie Garrabrant to be hanged on July 19 for murder in Paterson New Jersey and a shoeshop revolt leaves twenty six boys arrested at the House of Refuge in New York. Col Brown's assassination and removal to Ohio for interment. John J. Crapeau sentenced to ten years in prison for felonious assault on a girl in Boston.

Major Baker Evansville Indiana Libbie Garrabrant Ransom F. Burroughs Paterson N. J House of Refuge New York Col. Brown Kansas City Ohio Boston San Francisco Louisville John H. Armstrong Charles Waller Marshfield Col. W. B. Brown Is Yard Brown 6Th Infantry Fort Supply Indian Territory Fort Hays Bear Creek Dodge Union Pacific Railroad Salton Southern Pacific el Paso New Mexico United States District Court Samuel A. Way Way

Marine News Movute May 18 Arrivals Reported

Movute notes multiple arrivals: steamships Assyria from New York Moravian from Portland Maine 13 and Main from Bremen Calabria from Liverpool and more. Other vessels listed include England from Liverpool Nemesis from Bremen Vandla from Geneva and Hornet ex Cuban blockade runner from Baltimore plus Alexandria from Glasgow and Bladwo yesterday for New York.

Movute Assyria New York Moravian Portland Bremen Calabria Liverpool England Egypt City of Brussels Oceanic Wisconsin City of New York Nemesis Vandalia Ieneae Hornet Baltimore Alexandria Glasgow Sigettin

River News Dispatches From May Readings

River reports from multiple towns show water levels varying from rising to falling, with conditions mostly cloudy and temperatures in the 60s and 70s. Entries note river measurements in feet, several vessel movements including arrivals and departures, and intermittent showers across Pennsylvania West Virginia Ohio and Illinois ports.

Cincinnati Gazette Magietta Express Wheeling Pittsburg Greensboro Morcantown W. Va Brownsville Monongahela River Julia Zanesville R.R. Hudson Cincinnati St. Louis Davenport Cowan Ohio River Harry Johnson Keokuk Strader Peoria Liberty Northwestern St. Paul Lad Lee Shreveport City of Mercury Columbia Chas. B. Church Robert Burns Kate Kinney Indiana Evansville Tarascon Rock Island Minneola Skillinger Shamrock Looinsville E. Rankin J. E. Rankin H.C. Gray Arkansas River Gray Mobile & Northwestern Railroad Arlington Cike Gallipolis Telegraph Pomeroy Fleetwood Te State Img Kittie Hegler Chesapeake Ironton Flood Granite State Portsmouth Rover Rivion McDonald Lookout Orning Clear Kanawha Carino Ill Belle Memphis Belle Vernon Petrie No Jupia Vicks Alice Brown Newee Allegheny Belle Henry Idlewild Ee Pew Orl Frien

The Hamiltonian Philosophy on Law and Morality

A Hamilton letter to the Cincinnati Gazette argues that residents have not killed Tom McGehan but warned him to choose between death or safety. The piece asserts locals defend life while warning the threatened man, stressing duty to protect citizens and uphold justice without bloodshed.

Hamilton Cincinnati Gasette Tom McGehan Japan

Desperadoes and Courage Debate Over Self-Defense Trial

In a heated debate about the case against McGehan, advocates argue whether self defense justifies actions taken amid threats. Citizens demand protection from a dangerous man while questioning law and morals, noting warrants and local ordinances. Some signatories defend the meeting as necessary, others fear vengeance and unlawful acts.

O Hamilton McGehan

German Press Trashes Grants Hold and Discusses Colfax Wilson Pair

The Volksfreund and Volksblatt weigh the 186 in Philadelphia race. They flag strong Grant delegates, predict Colfax for president if Grant withdraws, and note Wilson for VP. They critique German hopes for Adams Groesbeck and warn reform calls face disappointment amid party dynamics.

Grant or Greeley. By H W Bellows in The Liberal Christian

The piece argues the Republican party should support Grant over Greeley, praising the administration for preserving wartime gains, paying the national debt, and maintaining a sound financial policy. It asserts that no administration avoids errors, but Grant is more eligible for the presidency and the party should disunite the question of Greeley’s qualities from the larger aim of maintaining the policy that ended slavery and saved the Union.

Volksfreund Grant Alabama Henry Wilson Massachusetts Colfax Indiana Washington Congress Greeley Wilson Ud‘ ‘Greeley Republican Party Courier Morton War and Navy Departments Custom House Gen. Grant Reshly Mr. Greeley

Taxes on Covington Bridge Property in Common Pleas

Hamilton County Treasurer F J Mayer sues Covington and Cincinnati Bridge Company in Common Pleas to compel payment of taxes assessed after company failed to return property for taxation. Petition alleges March 1869 Auditor assessed 536 884 dollars, with taxes totaling 15 times that amount, and seeks attachment or execution to enforce payment.

Common Pleas Covington Bridge Company F. J. Mayer Hamilton County Covington & Cincinnati Bridge Company Klitcedge and Gearborough Sedheard Saind

Spiritualists organize Sunday Lyceum conference with rules

The city spiritualists operate a Sunday School and Lyceum at Thoms Hall and Central Avenue. They formed a conference after yesterday’s meeting to govern exercises, open to all friends of Spiritualism, with a moderator, limit on speaking, and a fund for Lyceum expenses. A separate adult conference at 1 o'clock is added to the program.

Lyceum Thoms’ Hall Central Avenue Udlism Choal and Lyceum

Covington Riot Leaves Blows and Wounds in Street

A drunken altercation on Second near Scott in Covington left Mike McBreen seriously cut by James Maney. A streetcar obstruction on Madison near F drew stoning, and warrants were issued for suspects. The Chancery Court meets in Covington today and local political meetings report activity across wards with nominations and county conventions planned.

Mike McBreen James Maney Scott Chancery Court Knights of Pythias Or Grove John G. Carlisle Jesse D. Bright 8. P. Chase Baltimore Committee On Law Buena Vista H Pn F Mse Lee Crane Crane Catholic Benevolent Societies Newport Ston Covington Madison Street Firet Wi Greeley Brown Kenton County Indendence First Ward F. P. Helm W. W. Mosher Jao, Griffin Thos. O’brien F. Berte J. E. Simpson W. C. Thompson T. . Phelps Oe Ward F. H. Noonan J. Parr, Jr Rick the. Ourth Ward John Todd J. K. Pence J. M. Combin B. H. Dressman J. L. Sandford Fifth Ward L. Hays J. F. Krueskamp J. Labbe Henry Ams Joseemn Linnema U Pat McNamara Alot’ Ing Seventh Ward J. H. Romer J. D. Rackera Aptos Lochte John I Martin A. Campbell Eghighth J. B. Foster A. Willenbrink James Ampion Caeeire Ninth M. Molony Barney Flake S. P. Riley

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