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Newspaper
Des Moines Republican
Location
Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1872
Page
1
A busy miscellany notes varied subscription offers and delivery methods for the Des Moines Republican and weekly editions. It also reports on political appointments and local intrigues including postmaster candidates, legislative shifts, and ownership talks around major papers and finances.
District wires report from Port Donag Iowa describing a morning rescue of a boy with a broken arm and a train accident. A fire on the City of Cairo car and engine house destroys the car and damages two locomotives. Local notes mention African passengers fire, railroad losses about 15000 dollars, and various scattered items from agriculture and crime in the era.
A telegraphic note drawn from Lapressly reports a concise Des Moines item. The brief summary notes key action or outcome without extra detail, preserving the source tone and urgency.
A Philadelphia funeral for Edwin Forrest drew large crowds despite rain. Vivid reports say lawyers for Forrest’s divorced wife have begun steps to secure dower in the estate, with preliminary papers to follow after burial. The estate’s value is placed between 3.5 and 10 million dollars.
Secretary Boutwell and Day Cooke face the Ways and Means Committee on syndicate questions while clemency actions echo across the city. The New Orleans committee schedules a 47 member visit with telegraphed updates. Senator Elias voices concern over Alabama elections and civil rights fears surface in Sumner’s Civil Rights Bill efforts.
Fragmented OCR records a chaotic tale of Eliza Betsy Bowen born 1775 Providence Rhode Island, alleged daughter of Inka Bowen and Phebe Bowen, with disputed parentage and a string of misfortunes. The piece mixes personal history, a mob action, mob relocation, and later political proceedings in a breezy, garbled 19th century style.
Fragmentary notes show a House Foreign Committee report proposing a commission to seal claims under the Geneva awards and an extra appropriation for the Mexican Commission. The text references internal improvements in Kentucky by government aid and a related objection in the session.
A notice from New York dated December 1 publishes the committee for subscriptions to erect a bronze Horace Greeley statue. It lists prominent names across states as supporters and notes subscriptions will be acknowledged and recorded. The report also covers trials and editor appointments, with multiple city and national figures referenced in connection to legal cases and journalism.
The Texan frontier Commission testified before the House Appropriations Committee on the current and future state of their work. In New York, the Italian Society denounced the home government over emigration, while the Italian Consul sought to explain the exodus. Grand Rapids’ Leary Grune was reported unconscious after apoplexy. Judge T. denied a motion to pause Tweed’s large fund case. An 1050 page volume will require two court days to read. Chicago and Rock Island RR announced 60,000 new shares. The Tradesmen Bank messenger was assaulted on Elm Street, robbed of checks, notes and cash totaling about $15,704. Bank disputes the messenger account. Dix rejected escort for inauguration. Prince Alexis well treated by Mikado. Emperor and Empress to visit Russia. Prince to travel to armor. Waghampton RR indicted for malfeasance at Syracuse. Cairo to Vincennes excursion train derailment near Vincennes with minor delays. Chicago had Christmas beet procession with white steer triplets. Postmaster Carnes and Deputy Bencey of Bolton, Miss, arrested for robbery. bail set at $5,000. Berlin says Bismarck may resign presidency of Prussian Cabinet while remaining Foreign Minister. Prince Frederick William in Weilshulen for waters.
Chicago Market reports mixed commodity trading with No. 2 wheat at 1.1312 cash and 1.1424 futures, oats at 417, hog receipts at 18 905, cattle and lamb values noted, and whisky dull. New York and Milwaukee quotes show modest wheat, corn, oats activity, with overall market quiet ahead of year-end contracts. Provisions trading described as steady with larger packer deliveries and improving country receipts.
Market report of wholesale items with mixed spellings shows Wheat, Barley, Potatoes, Beans, Apples, Meats, Poultry, Mackerel, and various produce priced per bundle, crate, or barrel. Mentions denominations, weights, brands, and regional references, with fragmented OCR text impeding full clarity.
A cluttered read of varied grocery items and wholesale goods from brands and markets. Mentions include fruits like strawberries and melons, canned goods, spices, sugars, syrups, rice, honey, oils, and household chemicals, with numerous brand names and prices sprinkled through a long, jumbled OCR segment.
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