28 Dec 1870
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Newspaper
Evansville Daily Journal
Location
Evansville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1870
Page
1
A chaotic Telegrams digest reports several fires across New York Wisconsin and Ohio, plus deaths from accidents and violence in multiple cities. Notable items include a moulding factory fire, a street murder, a car crush in Chicago, a steamer fire near Hauteras, and a newborn death case in Mr. Vernon.
A sprawling dispatch cites European intelligence on royal contention over a proposed royal umpire, a Versailles plot to assassinate key leaders, and London notes on Prussian diplomacy. Reports include Luzembourg’s steadfast stance, marriage gossip between royal houses, and Bismarck’s cautions amid ongoing European realignments.
Reports from France on December 27 describe a ceremony at Grand Zeview Mt where 20 000 National yards were reviewed and flags presented to regiments. Officers paused at the American venue to voice friendship with the United States as workmen in the Mount Denis Tunnel meet in celebration.
From Sparaiso on December 2 reports a severe Santiago earthquake with minor damage. Bolivia confirms Ganera Morales named chief of Copocora and Ordo revolutions. Montevideo remains besieged with daily clashes as Chile reports a new American minister arrival. Panama canal subsidy tied to Callao-Europe link. Arequipa railroad to open January 1. Costa Rica notes treaty void. European war hurts trade. export tax on coin.
From Daxspes on December 27 a telegraphic message says Saxon troops began bombardment of Fort Avon, the most advanced French outwork east of Paris, with notable elevation six miles from the city wall. Also notes Prussia urges Switzerland to observe neutrality.
Vienna according to the official press neutralization of Luxemburg under collective guarantees has failed and the duchy’s fate now lies for consideration by the major powers.
The Labor Reform party of New Hampshire held its state convention and nominated Lemuel P. Cooper for governor. It approved the party platform and adopted supplementary resolves opposingScotter Sumner Schurz and Trumbull on the Dominican question. George Roberts of Rochester was renominated for nomeecomer, with the following district nominations: First District E. A. Hibbard Lacona. Second District W. H. Gove Weare. Third District E. D. Barter Claremont.
The December 27 report notes an examining committee for Ware’s $2000 premium on the best rule of the equation of payments. Contestants include Professor Alexander of Princeton and L. Frothingham of Harrisburg with others from Ohio.
Advices from Panama dated December 31 via Jamaica report Cuban Colonel Ryan arriving December 12 on the steam Queen from New York carrying a large quantity of ammunition and arms for Cuba. There are 150 men with Egan and a steamer is expected from New York. The coffee seizure trial includes salvors who refused to New Orleans Underwriters 2,000 pounds.
December 27 report notes Mai Brinckmeyer, a young German girl, severely burned by a stove fire while near Kiggleston Avenue. The assailant fled. police pursued him. Nearby, dairyman Fred Rempler nearly froze during Christmas rounds, leaving his condition precarious.
A massive fire swept the Cornwall Woolen Manufactory in WesnwaLl Canada on December 27 morning. The cause is undetermined. the blaze destroyed the facility and left an estimated loss of unspecified thousands with no insurance.
Passengers who left Denver City on the Kansas Pacific Railroad on the 15th inst arrived in St. Louis tonight after being snowbound on the Plains. Weather was extreme with snow drifts ten feet deep. Among the passengers was Gov. McCormish of California.
Venezuela stated the steamer Virgin returned to Puerto Cabello from Caracas. Rumor said she was searched at Caracoa Bay by a Spanish war steamer, but nothing was found as ammunition had been discharged and part of the crew sent to St. Thomas.
December 27 report lists additional bodies recovered from the blaze and notes that the Masonic Fraternity and Knights of Pythias have postponed their lodge meetings indefinitely due to fire losses. Insurance damages are itemized for New York and Baltimore companies, totaling thousands in claims across Underwriter's Agency Atlantic Security Manhattan Continental and National Franklin Vinnie firms.
A fire at Banday forea in Omana on December 27 destroyed three offices and a large amount of lumber in a yard. After the blaze was extinguished, the body of a German watchman named Christian Peting was found burned, with head and limbs severely damaged.
A Senate subcommittee continues to review alleged frauds connected to Indian goods purchases while awaiting the return of Minister Schenck and further instructions from the Department of State. The committee concentrates on Alabama claims and related operations as investigations proceed in Washington.
A commentary reception at Delmonico honored Capt. E. G. Lett of the Consrd steamer Russia, who sails tomorrow on his 400th voyage. Attending were A. T. Stewart, Thurlow, and H. W. Smith.
A large overnight fire in St Louis consumed two Gay goods stores and seven other buildings. Loss estimated at 70 to 80 thousand dollars, mostly insured. Two men are missing and believed buried in the wreckage.
In U S Court today Dexter A and several others were charged with frauds stretching over years. The accused face accusations of a wide spanning embezzlement scheme and related deceit. Authorities allege substantial financial harm and ongoing investigations continue.
Jamaica reports policy changes as a fence opening in Havana draws attention. Officials anticipate levees of 30000 pounds allocated for welfare programs in Jamaica, signaling focus on social support amid evolving governance.
Alvarez, cashier of el Antonio Herrera, fled with eighty thousand dollars. Advices from Hayti report that on the seventh president Soget granted amnesty to all adherents of Salnave.
A fragment reports a Saturday gathering in Brookerstown Jefferson County where youths and others assembled near an anvil and powder. The account is incomplete with limited details on purpose or outcome.
The Teachers' Association and allied state educational bodies convened at the Normal Oanes Building for a three day session. Attendance is large, interest high, and organizers expect a busy and profitable outcome.
A Crescent City nursery advertises a large stock of fruit trees and varieties. It lists 20 000 Winesap apples 15 000 Rome Beauties and a selection of leading apple cherry and peach varieties with general nursery stock available.
The New York market opened steady with most stocks on a cautious note. The bond and stock activities saw modest gains on secondary calls while overall turnover remained light and prices shuffled with small fluctuations.
Telegraph reports New Year trading with prices for corn and wheat firmer, futures for white and white wheat mixed, soy and molasses noted. Barrels of oil updated with slight advances, pork and beef prices steady, mar kets show active demand and range trading in western and union stocks.
The Telegraph notes a steady but unsettled market with abundant stock and cautious bargains. Prices for sheetings slip from 61 34 to 45 cents and 0 4-4 from 56 54 to 6éc as dealers adjust to the season.
The market notes steady to moderate demand across varieties with price ranges around 510 to 2380 for different goods. Buyers and sellers quoted prices while some items show steady movement and others reflect limited offerings as of December 27.
Market reports from St Louis show steady prices with limited demand. Telegraphed prices for staples and hay indicate nominal shifts while futures and river market notes reflect firm sentiment and unchanged comparisons.
Prices for futures and grains drifted. wagers and bids shown for December 7. Wheat futures rose slightly while corn and oats closed near unchanged. Soybeans traded firm with demand at higher levels, and livestock feed markets showing steady activity.
Telegram report from Louisville lists mixed market items with prices and provisions. Fragmentary text mentions pork, bacon, shoulders, rib cuts, and firm values with uncertain figures and dates.
Miuran December 7 reports mixed market activity with shipments to Lovrn-Dall and declines in prices. Bales from Dall show quiet trading at 648 bales. other lines indicate firm or dull trends for various products and meats.
Havans reports two thousand soldiers arrived yesterday from the Craig of the bare & poed eWay. Three show were jan yeneeday in the harbor of Ourdenaa.
Nashville market note dated December 27 quotes uneven prices and varied trades in goods. The report mentions unidentified sellers and buyers amid general market activity with sporadic demand and occasional price shifts.
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