05 Jul 1872
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Daily Times
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1872
Page
1
A large number of Southern delegates reach Baltimore on July 5 and view Greeley’s nomination as assured. Many talk as if Democrats are the victims of a large, unclear joke.
A fragmentary report notes Mrs Drake Mills and Fernando Woods at the Metropolitan Hotel window during a 2 AM cool. The piece hints at patriotic observances across the region, mentioning Os Norloike Foortress and other Southern locales as part of a twelve year tradition with events in Rich Virginia.
The Buckyrus Fourth of July celebration drew a large crowd as Weston led a brisk speed show including pacers and trotters with close finishes. Premiums totaled up to $150 in open state trots while a 100 yard foot race was won by Adam Cramer, and Weston performed a remarkable hour long walk around the half mile track, including a backwards round.
Special Dispatch reports in Wooster Ohio the ninety sixth anniversary of American day celebrated with sunrise gun salutes bells, parades by the fire department and bands. Cr B Eason read the Declaration of Independence and Cpt A S McCure gave an oration. A balloon ascent failed while a grand evening fireworks display drew thousands.
The Fourth passed off without major accidents. A small boy named Bastion shot away a portion of his band but is recovering. Picnics by farmers and the Irish Catholic Church drew crowds while ten carloads visited Natural Bridge in Logan County. A large fireworks display drew an immense crowd at the State House side. Attendance at Father Gavazzi's Town Church lecture was weak. State Fair preparations are progressing and promise a large, good fair with exhibitors urged to submit articles.
Special dispatch reports a peaceful July 5 gathering in Crown Point with hundreds hearing nominator Thomas Browne of County Republic, famed for an elaborate speech on national histories. A parade by the fire company and social groups followed, then a Thase ball match between Grove City Club and clerks from Doggett Cassett Hill Chicago, won by the Chicago team, ending with a fireworks display.
A Geneva dispatch reports July 4 celebrations in Geneva with a 101 gun salute at dawn before the Beauri, a grand American banquet led by U S Minister Rublee with Caleb Cushing, Charles Francis Adams delivering "The day we celebrate" and remarks on the Alabama claims settlement. Toasts included "Our Country" and "Her Majesty, Queen of England" amid a ball and fireworks display.
The sixth annual Army of the Tennessee reunion began in Madison Wisconsin with attendance below expectations. General J B Slack led the opening, with decorated chamber, historic banners, and portraits of Grant Sherman and Lincoln. Letters from President Grant and Gen Sherman were read. a July gathering was urged, and a visit to Devil's Lake followed the afternoon program.
A deadly affray occurred at a railroad freight house in Leavenworth Missouri on a Wednesday night. Witnesses report drunken brawling led to one man killed and other family members injured as gunfire and scuffles erupted. Names and exact details are obscured by the damaged text.
Charleston observes July 4 as a general holiday with official transacting reported. The event marks a nationwide celebration noted in the local dispatches.
Horace Greeley spoke to reporters and attendees at a Jubilee gathering. He reflected on his career as a printer, publisher, and editor, stressing honesty, fidelity, and resilience under public scrutiny, and expressed satisfaction with having done his duty. He thanked the audience and moved to the Day Reception room for further introductions.
The article notes a heated tax debate in the French Assembly over raw material levies, reports large bets in New York on a Lowfellow-Bassett rule, and mentions the International Prison Conference in London with broad international attendance. It also states a heat collapse ends the Hudson propagating establishment, a fishhead stocking experiment, a defaulter auditor in Seneca County, and two men killed by lightning at a Louisville gravel pit with brutal injuries.
An editorial warns against city governments backing railroad bonds. It argues that financing rails through municipal credit risks harming city finances, invites reckless speculation, and could force cities to endorse ventures lacking intrinsic merit. It cautions St. Louis and San Francisco from costly cross‑county projects.
A dispute between Colonel Scott of the Pennsylvania line and John Taylor Johnson over a Raritan River bridge and a line to Perth Amboy and Woodbridge branches. The plan envisions a union bridge with a sufficient draw for Delaware and Raritan Canal commerce and a union track to the junction, aiming to shorten the route to Philadelphia and diversify New Jersey rail connections. The rapid construction would connect the river to Perth Amboy, Woodbridge, and Camden, elevating Perth Amboy as a key railway center amid 1873 prospects.
The German Railway Association finds fewer axles break in summer than winter. Fifty five axles broke in the summer half year versus seventy in the winter half year, despite lighter traffic in summer.
A Baltimore American piece discusses patron Mr. Lewis A. Fallen who prepaid for a Republican-leaning Tribune and contends publishers altered the product beyond his contract. It weighs whether subscribing gives control over editorials, and whether misrepresentation entitles a refund or continued receipt of the paper during the unexpired term. It argues newspapers must reflect diverse opinions as part of public discourse.
In the New Orleans Republican a cartoonish tale follows Sergeant Willey of the Texas cavalry. A supposed on picket injustice leads to a comic misunderstanding about laurels and laurel crowns. Willey’s confusion over the word lori ends in a wild, wet night raid after a jest from the sergeant major.
The Portland Bulletin recounts Joaquin Miller alongside twins Sam and Henry Lockhart who ran a Pit River ferry in 1853. Henry was killed during a raid, driving Sam to vengeance and turning him into a feared wanderer who hunted Indians. Miller was seized by Sam during a pursuit and taken to Yreka for judge Rosborough to scrutinize. The judge cleared Miller after questioning, preserving the poet’s life and reputation.
The Elmira Gazette editor laments Watkin's Glen admission practice under current management. He notes inflated prices and poor visitor experience, complaining that lemonade is replaced by tracts urging a day remembrance, and calls the Glen unworthy of world tourism due to such mismanagement.
Readers report a whisky ring widely controlling sales from New Orleans, Evansville, and Cincinnati. Distillers and dealers profit from cheap, redistilled liquor while genuine trade suffers a 50 percent drop in St Louis markets. Local and regional authorities face ineffective action amid alleged monopolization.
A kerosene chandelier lamp toppled in Seymour causing a fire that fatally injured three German girls. Plastering failure led to the lamp striking the door and bursting, spreading flames to their clothing. Names of the victims were Laups, Chappell, and Hleins.
A special telegram from laria reports a royalist conspiracy led by De Boglie to overthrow the republic, discovered by the government Thiers acted to suppress it. Belief grows the dangerous movement has been defeated. Terrible conflagration in Constantinople city causes widespread destruction in Scutari suburbs with a thousand houses burned subject to further details.
A New York Times reporter details grim conditions on Thames and Greenwich streets in the First Ward. Crumbling pavements, clogged sewers, and overcrowded tenements spill sewage into yards, with stench driving residents from windows and poor families, including mothers with babies, trapped in squalor and disease.
The Fourth in New York City saw extreme heat paralyze militiamen with about sixteen strikes and possible deaths. A South Side Railroad collision near Fresh Pond killed three and injured many as passengers jumped from cars. Dozens died from heat and hundreds suffered strokes or injuries from fireworks. Greeley met Chief Justice Chase in Newport after Boston stop.
A Matamoras dispatch says Gen Cevalos leads 1,200 infantry against Monterey. Juarists are embittered while two thirds of Camargo’s population reportedly join Texans. Trevino allegedly captured Saltillo on the 25th with 1,200 Juarist prisoners. Government orders allegedly called for killing prisoners before Monterey. Quiroga nears Monterey. Revolutionists seek Lerdo Tejada as president.
Business slowed as Cleveland observed the 4th of July with civic events, readings of the Declaration of Independence, and a fine fireworks display. The day ended without serious disturbances or accidents.
About four o'clock this morning an alarm from Rex 4 reported a blaze in the two story brick building adjoining Andrew Rosas grocery on Sixth and Plum. The Babcock Village Engine fought the fire, one stream from a camel, with Mrs Kane and a daughter inside. The daughter was rescued from the second story. others escaped as flames blocked exits. Loss estimated near 80, fully insured. A separate alarm from Fifth Street near Fountain Square reported a small fire at A Brown’s confectionery, controlled in minutes by Babcock equipment. damage about 700, insured.
Night around 7:00 pm Mrs Fred Dalley on Freeman Street near Liberty was struck by a bullet fired from a crowd on the opposite sidewalk. She was taken home for treatment as doctors reported the ball entered the lung region and Bleeding. Her husband was in Springfield Ohio. he was telegraphed for. Police arrested 58 people in the 48 hours ending today for various offenses. Races at Bechrye Track drew nearly 2,500 spectators with a two mile event featuring Tom Joe and Lexington.
This morning in Police Court T J Allen was convicted of stealing valuables valued at 475 from Louis J Wald and given three months in the workhouse. Fred Banman sentenced six months for stealing cigars from Charles Winkler. Archy Mack charged with shooting at and slightly wounding Patrick Planedy, case continued. John Scott charged with stealing a silver watch and clothing, bail default, committed. The distillery of WT Pate and Co was struck by lightning and burned, loss about 1000. Officer McFarland recovered a stolen geld watch. thief not yet arrested. Eight lost children found and returned to parents. Mary Finke sent to the workhouse for three months. Twenty-two persons lodged in stations yesterday. False report about Grolem box No 2% storm. New and old cases on docket.
In a case before Judge Hoeffer the proceedings in aid of execution discussed a gold watch and chain pledged to the referee as security. D Brown Jr claimed to lose the property under a prior bastardy judgment of 1000 dollars. The judge heard motions to remove the referee and to compel turnover of the watch. The sheriff levied on the items and the defendant testified they were conditional gifts to be forfeited if he drank. The matter was adjourned pending referee’s absence and further orders.
Special dispatch from Dayton reports the Soldiers' Home anniversary with Mrs Mary Lowell Putnam's generous library gift. About 10 000 people attended the day of programs and fireworks, ending with six gun salutes and a pleased crowd at the noted institution.
A severe thunderstorm swept Pittsburg yesterday as Independence Day events rolled across the city. The day saw many picnics and a seven mile Pennsylvania Avenue drive delayed by afternoon rain, with fireworks displays in the evening. a woman at Vox's Park was killed when lightning struck.
Lenport notes a broader American observance of Independence Day in Europe with elaborate celebrations in Lenport and in Edinburgh Manchester Liverpool Paris Stuttgart Geneva and other cities reflecting increased patriotic activities abroad.
Juiz 5 Duke de Noailles, the newly appointed Minister to the United States, leaves today for New York, signaling continued diplomatic engagement as he assumes his posting.
A pigeoneering event in Lincoln Illinois yesterday featured Capt A H Bogardan of Elkhart and Abe Klefoman of this city. They shot one hundred birds single rise with Bozardus backing 500 to 400. Each killed 50 birds so the match ended in a tie and another contest is planned locally. A report also circulates that a conductor on a Northwestern Railroad train between this city and Milwaukee was shot and killed this morning.
The trial reopened with a crowded courtroom as defense counsel read a detailed printed report from the Fisk inquest. Coroner Young testified the inquest testimony was recorded by stenographer and not read to witnesses, who were sworn. Bixby testified about Mansfield v Fisk before him noting Stokes and Fisk left court around 1 pm. A question on arrest efforts for Fisk was ruled out. Francis Bixby and Rufus Andrews then testified as the next witnesses. A dispute arose over private counsel assisting the District Attorney, followed by a recess.
Captain Speed of the Fannie reports that the steamer Stesner was set on fire and destroyed after grounding on a reef and could not be removed, near Key West, Florida, on July 5.
A St Louis correspondent reports on Broadway fashion seen recently, criticizing bright colors and extravagance in women’s dress. The piece mocks Dolly Varden outfits, notes male attire quieting, and cites English royal influence prompting modesty. It laments modern ladies’ displays and calls for restraint.
Allan Messaac, master of the schooner Jas Bliss, asserts in a card that the downing of the American flag from his vessel by Commander Lachance aboard the cutter Stella Marie was likely a mistake or due to the second officer’s ignorance, Lachance not aboard at the time.
Burrat July 4 results show Bily Scharf of Pittsburg defeating Richard Tinning Jr. of Toronto in a single scull. The open single scull purse goes to Robert Berry of Toronto. The fouroared race purse of 575 dollars is claimed by the McKee Club of Pittsburg.
The Fourth in Philadelphia was observed with festive spirit as the Southern editorial excursion arrived in the afternoon to a hospitable reception. Rain disrupted the evening fireworks and there were reports of fatalities at the boat.
Erin arrives from Lenton while Australia traveler from Glasgow reaches harbor. The report notes two ships docking with passengers and cargo details pending confirmation. Local port records show arrival dates and vessel names for further verification.
Special Dispatches note arrivals and sailings between Evansville St Lewis Nashville and Memphis with times ranging from 2 AM to 10 PM. Weather at Pirresena Pa is clear cool as Monongahela River falls. Reports include a fast lightening Cincinnati bound steamship and a new towboat hull launched at Springie's yard Brownsville 150 feet long and 23 feet hold with Dart machinery scheduled mid spring decking.
Markets show a dull tone with limited quotes across cities. Philadelphia notes dull crude prices, while New York reports full market and willingness to sell. Pittsburgh area quotes varied and Titusville has no quotation available.
In a rural state village, Abraham H Cassel of Harleysville, Men County, a self taught collector, has amassed rare works. He traveled Europe and the United States seeking obscure books, including a 1170 Latin volume predating Luther and a Mennonite martyr book from 1743 detailing sect persecutions before their migration to America.
Coroner Underhill held inquests into the deaths of Jobs Schotiner a blacksmith at Hall’s safe factory who lived at No 1 Hay alley and Lawrence Beck employed at Werk’s candle factory who boarded near Was and John streets both ruled sunstroke deaths with the latter also linked to intemperance. Charles L Williamson of St Louis a 8 year old visiting at 644 East Front Street drowned in the river at Washington Street foot yesterday morning.
August Garrey was brought before the Police Court on a charge of robbing a man named James Rauhm of 15 i. a. peg. The robbery occurred early Tuesday near MuBerry Shute. The testimony was conclusive and Garvey was held in $500 to answer in Common Pleas, or, failing, committed.
A Wednesday night storm delayed Da Tor Kentucky Road of Education elections for a superintendent. The assistant teacher examination will be held at the schoolhouse starting at 9 o clock in the morning.
July reports show flour dull and wheat quiet with prices around 1.20 to 1.25 for various grades. Corn mixed, oats active, and bacon and lard prices steady. whiskey prices higher on cash and July bids. Regional notes mention Buffalo and Detroit markets and varied activity across grains and livestock.
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