24 Apr 1872
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1872
Page
1
Special Dispatch reports in Washinerton that political talk on April 24 centers on a Republican nomination between Trambell and Adams, with observers noting better odds for Adams as the party contemplates internal senators’ support and a tentative Northeast caucus lineup.
A young woman about eighteen, described as sober and industrious, died after taking poison in Hillsboro. Family and friends lament the loss as Coroner Allen conducted an inquest but revealed few additional facts. Meanwhile Southern Ohio Railroad stockholders plan an election tomorrow to choose seven directors.
From Columbus April 24 dispatch the Times and Chronicle reports confusion over Bemators and who is entitled to act. Schiff has introduced 1, Young 12 bills and 2 resolutions, with substitutes by Stimson, Thompson, and Hart discussed. A substitute by Jones of Trumbull was proposed and remains pending as others may be offered this afternoon.
A historic court case centers on a high profile whisky dispute and the alleged suicide case involving a septuagenarian. The proceedings hinge on questions of responsibility and legal implications for the liquor trade and public safety.
Indianapolis April 24 Wm Clack the wretch who murdered his wife yesterday afternoon and then cut his throat is weaker but improving. Public opinion likely to demand hanging if he recovers. The crime described as fiendish and unparalleled in local jurisprudence Crick a South migrant to whom much of the blame is placed. Cincinnati Convention discussed with excitement as Liberal movement efforts grow. The city swayed by sore heads Democrats. Robinson's Circus draws the largest crowd of the season Sethern performed last night to a big audience.
In Xenia Ohio on April 24 a new liquor damages case opened in the Superior Court. Mrs A L Reid of Cedarville sues James Townley a local druggist for 5000 dollars. More than fifty spectators attend as the trial is expected to take a full week with Hon Rt F P Howard representing the plaintiff and M Barlow representing the defendant.
New York on April 24 reports a St George’s Society gathering where Sir Edward Thornton delivered remarks that touched on international affairs and the United States stance. The speech, delivered amid others, referenced trust in nations and a call for unity, with the rest of the fragmentary text outlining unclear critiques of policy and global cooperation.
In Springfield on April 24 Palmer denounces the civil service reform plan backed by Grant, calling for two conventions. He forecasts a Philadelphian stock convention and another in Cincinnati as a counter to the administration’s approach, criticizing Grant’s political actions.
Report from St Louis dated April 24 suggests the Missouri delegation to the Cincinnati Convention will number at least a thousand. A group plans to travel Tuesday by rail via Ohio and Mississippi, with music and a band accompanying the State Committee, many members to depart together.
Paris shows cabinet changes with M. Goulard named Minister of France and M. Perssence appointed Minister of Agriculture and Commerce Thiers fully recovered from his cold and in good health.
Congressional proceedings show debate over the Deficiency Bill, Abbott seat eligibility, and related resolutions. Senate discussed Court of Claims limits and investigations into foreign outrages, while House considered excluding ex members and a Central Pacific railroad bill with preliminary votes and amendments.
A Madrid dispatch notes two Carlist bands totaling about two thousand in Navarre with another two hundred near Bilbao. Bands in La Mancha and Andalusia also active. The Cortes met in Madrid with Carlist Deputies absent by Don Carlos order while Republican and Radical Deputies attended.
A Memphis bank report reveals a swindle linked to the firm 3. M. Webb & Co. Old, reliable as claimed, shipped goods from Louisville Cincinnati New York Cleveland Pittsburgh and Wheeling to a new firm, then the goods were sold off as the con artist Barns fled. Cincinnati merchants acted quickly and recovered their goods before delivery.
Additional river news reports upriver and downriver movements. Evansville and Louisville traffic continues with arrivals and departures, the Monongahela activity steady, and fresh cargoes including coal and lubricants moving toward New Orleans and Cincinnati.
Weather across England remains fair aiding crop growth while Iowa reports good conditions. Union Pacific passenger earnings near 75000 dollars last year. Reports of various events include Louisiana fair starting April 24 for six days and gatherings of Iowa editors in Mount Pleasant and Council Bluffs. Baron Offen arrives in New York and San Francisco workers strike for higher pay amid mining demand.
In Washington on April 24 Senator Morten presented the credentials of Senator elect Ransom of North Carolina and Ransom was sworn in. Senator Thurman hailed a full Senate for the first time since 1861. Senator Tipton discussed the Cincinnati Convention and Trumbull’s absence. The House refused to lay the Goat Island Bill on the table by 77 to 7.
The Committee on Appropriations reports one hundred thousand dollars for the extension of the court house at Indianapolis and three hundred thousand for public buildings at Cincinnati.
A Special Dispatch to the Times reports Richmond, April 24, with many prominent railroad men present for the Fort Wayne and Richmond road director election. The scene is charged with excitement as new combinations and schemes begin to emerge.
A man named Stevens employed at Lewis, Manping and Shhulz's paper mill in Amishurg was instantly killed at 2 50 PM after being caught in the belting. He left a large family living near Henryville, Indiana.
In Chicago last week twenty one died from small pox and cerebro spinal meningitis. E P Seward, brother of Secretary Seward, died of apoplexy in Florida New York. A fight near Dayton ended with the death of a combatant and others wounded. A Madison Indiana mayor, a wealthy citizen, died of heart disease as he left his door for the council chamber. A person killed his wife during a quarrel then attempted suicide. Dom.
A garbled survey shows varied notes from Wisconsin to Ohio on farming, mining and rainfall. It mentions corn planting in Illinois, iron ore output in Missouri, silver mine yields in Michigan, and large acreages under cultivation in Ohio. Also referenced are a 105 year old Clay County resident planning a summer trip, a Warsaw Indiana sale, rainfall averages in Pennsylvania, a Rockford baseball club dispute, and a Leavenworth Indiana petroleum shaft. The text blends agricultural forecasts, mining activity, local incidents, and public notices with numerous errors and incomplete names.
New York police report Geoghegan and Hennessy of the Eighteenth Ward gang arrested for beating and shooting Michael McNally before Tammany Hall. O’Connell joined the attack, all tied to Tammany factions. McNally, a Tilden ally, was struck in the head and chest, rescued by a policeman, and hospitalized with possible skull fracture.
ALBANY April 24 Legislature in joint session elects Henry B. Pierson as Regent of the University replacing the late Erastus Corning. The action marks a key leadership appointment in higher education.
In Baltimore circuit court the case against Mrs Wed for attempting to poison Van Ness was continued as Mrs Wharton remains too ill for a new trial. The judge indicated the likely postponement to the October term.
Washington April 24 senate session notes Ransom sworn in as NC senator and Thurman declares full representation across states a notable fact. Printing committee report on American case from Geneva Arbitration discussed with questions from Cox Banks proposes printing 1000 while others seek 10500 or 21000 copies. House debates tariff stance and case of Dr Howard prisoner in Spain precedes Goat Talavil bill consideration.
The message lists arriving and departing steamboats at Evansville on April 24 with vessels such as Eagle, Lassevile, Howling Green, Skillinger, Morning Star, Kate, and Robert E. Lee. Times range from early morning to evening, noting cargo, river conditions, and a fall of one foot. the text notes the Lee making magnificent time and the Kate not half loaded.
The Cincinnati Common Council met in called session with Vice-President Bishop presiding in President Fitzgerald's absence. Thirty-one members of the Board of Aldermen and fifteen of the Board of Councilmen answered to their names, a quorum existing. The chair led the adoption of joint session rules and nominations and confirmations proceeded with several appointments being confirmed including an Assistant Auditor and city officers such as Superintendent of Street Cleaning and others named by Mayor Davis for confirmation.
Sovur Hamiron reports arrivals at Queenstown on April 24 with steamers Sliberman from New York and Berlin from Baltimore, plus City of Bristol and City of Montreal from New York. The At lenta boat crew are listed among passengers.
The fylinder Fire Plug, an invention by Jacob Fricker, passed a practical test at Broadway and Sixth Street. It uses an up-right iron cylinder connected to the main pipe. a spring keeps it down when idle. When activated, water pressure raises the plug for use, supplying four engines with two streams each, and avoids freezing issues.
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