Navy Yard workers report for duty as transit plans unfold
New York on May 12 notes all men in the construction department of the Navy Yard are summoned. The Swatara, refitted to transport the scientific party for the December 9 transit of Venus, has entered commission. Pligrine to Rome arrivals are reported, with total payments reaching a substantial sum. Weston covers 115 miles in 23 hours 50 minutes 58 seconds, extending to 5 30 A M. when he resumes.
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River traffic and dockside notes from May 12
May 12 reports show 5 feet 9 inches on the river with several coal barges loading. The Jani departs tomorrow while Abe Me leaves for Cincinnati with an empty hay barge. Iron boats Ironsides and other packets move cargo as wharf business runs dull. Old John Robinson show arrives tomorrow. Weather clear and warm as arrivals and departures shift at Carno Illinois.
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Union Bridge Levee Bid Dispute Over 200000 Yard Fill
County Commissioners faced a heated bid award for raising the Union Bridge levee 14 feet with about 200000 yards of fill. Eight bidders remained after 45 bids were opened, led by Foltz & Co at 23.0 cents per yard and Schrake & Fawcett at 15.9 to 16.9 cents. A deadlock followed as Sater urged awarding to Schrake & Fawcett with bonds, while Huff and Badghard pressed for Foltz & Co. to receive the contract at 23 cents, delaying decision to Saturday.
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Treasury Vacancy Debate Dampens Pennsylvania Rumor
Special Dispatch to the Daily Times reports President Adams said the Treasury vacancy would not go to a Pennsylvanian when Secretary Richardson leaves. The piece notes Richardson’s desire to depart and mentions related political maneuvers, testimony on paper contracts, and inquiries into a Colorado governor nomination, with general news of Mrs. McCook’s death and Mellish’s condition.
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Escape Plot At State Prison Involves Four Convicts
Special Dispatch reports at Jeffersonville Indiana May 12 that Alfred Appleys AAVilliam Kennedy Newton Port William Stanley attempted to escape from the State Prison. The escape led to the deaths of George Chamberlain and Port and the wounding of trusted convict William Brown. A letter directed accomplices to cross a bridge where they would meet friends at 7. Warden Shuter sent the letter to Louisville detectives who seek the guilty parties. James Perkins, an ex convict, was found at the bridge depot in Louisville and brought to the prison, denying knowledge of the breakout. Col Shuter thinks more convicts may have joined the plot. Brown remains in stable condition.
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Lexington Derby Draws Grand Female Spectators
Lexington Kentucky May 12 The day is bright and clear as a large crowd gathers to watch Tom Sowling make his debut. First race a mile and a half dash features Tom Howling and Jean Valjean. Tom Howling wins as spectators cheer with times reported as 2 34X for the stand and 3 27 for the second pole. Betting favors Tom Bowling 5 to 1.
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Large Fire in Bastil Quarter Leaves Dozens Homeless
A major blaze in Bastil Quarter last night burned many buildings and caused multiple fatalities. Officials report that several people perished and about two hundred residents were left homeless, with emergency crews on scene assessing the damage.
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Famine in Anatolia Claims Many Starved to Death
Constantinople reports continuing famine in Anatolia with many people starving to death. Reports from all regions are of doubtful character and indicate a severe humanitarian crisis unfolding across the area.
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Arrest of Grand Duke Nicholas Report Sparks St Petersburg Turmoil
A St Petersburg dispatch reports Grand Duke Nicholas, brother of the Czar, was arrested and his house searched, with charges unspecified. The event has caused great excitement in the city as authorities investigate. Carlos forces claim victory over Don Alfonso's forces, with battle casualties and prisoner counts reported.
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A Peripatetic Dry Goods Store
A special dispatch from Dayton reports an Eastern firm plans a mobile dry goods store car five feet longer than standard coaches. The car will be fitted with shelves for stock and to serve wholesale trade along the railroad line.
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