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Newspaper
Middletown Evening Press
Location
Middletown, New York, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1872
Page
1
In Washington and New York Dana’s slander against Secretary Robeson collapses as The Tribune notes the Sun’s arraignment lacks substantial proof. The public is left with a belief of fault wavering amid broad disputes over the charges and evidence.
Greeley outlines Tribune stance for the next election. If Democrats run, support the likeliest winning Republican ticket. If Free Trade dominates, favor protection. If two Republicans run, back the ticket promoting economy, purity, equal rights, and postwar unity, regardless of nominees at Cincinnati or Philadelphia.
The State Department refutes the London rumor that the United States withdrew its claim for indirect damages. The denial clarifies that no such withdrawal occurred as of Monday, maintaining the U.S. position in the dispute.
Nearly all the veterans at the Soldiers' Home in Dayton Ohio held a Friday night meeting and adopted resolutions supporting General Grant's re election. The Boston Advertiser notes Sumner's opposition is hardly followed outside a few individuals statewide.
The local option bill for Shippensburg Borough is ruled unconstitutional. Licenses are issued as if the law never existed.
A bridge broke on the New Jersey Midland between Paterson and Hackensack causing a locomotive and passenger car to plunge into Saddle River. One man died instantly and many were injured including the conductor and several passengers. A later inquest blamed the tender's derailment from the tracks as the likely cause.
A team driven by George Anderson bolted near the carpet bag factory on North Street. The horses ran through North to Main then turned left throwing Anderson who freed himself unharmed. The wagon and horses collided with a post near Holden's Hotel causing minor injuries to the colts and little damage to the wagon.
Samuel Davis begins ground breaking on his lot on James street to add a four story brick hotel extension adjoining his residence. The new block will connect with the existing house and provide extensive guest accommodations with a fountain planned at the front.
The village map of Middletown is being prepared by James Willis C E and can be viewed at his home in Bell's building. Owners should submit lot descriptions to be noted on the map and the Board of Trustees should appropriate funds to secure the completed map.
A change was made in the milk train schedule due to difficulties on the nearly finished New Jersey Midland section. The train is now run from Franklin on the Sussex Railroad and the Morris and Essex to Jersey City, providing a complete line of old road and eliminating future delays.
Railroad notes state that Tuesday the 16th is the appointed day for a meeting to formalize the transfer of the New Jersey Division of the Midland Railway to the N. & O. Midland Company. The former line will likely come under the control of the latter’s officers soon.
The Board of Education met on Tuesday evening and organized for the year by electing Dr. W. H. Dorrance president. The retiring president Dr. Everett expressed interest in public schools and has been a useful officer.
Temperature variations noted by Mc Monagle and Rogers' Standard Thermometer at North Street Drug Store for evening press report. Readings show 6 AM 9 AM 12 M 1 PM 9 PM on April 9 with values partially legible.
John B. Cornell of New York City and the Hon. William J. Groo of Middletown are leading candidates for delegates to the General Conference of the M. E. Church from the New York Conference. Election set for next Friday.
During a Tuesday night thunderstorm the barn of Mr. Seamus M. Weller on the Newburgh and Cochecton Turnpike near Bullville was struck by lightning, killing two cows.
A brief notice warns that colds coughs and sore throats are prevalent and points to carelessness as a chief cause. It urges readers to take preventive steps and maintain hygiene to reduce illness spread.
Leases at Glenmere House and a work contract on Irving Givans. A hunter kills a loon on Thompson's Pond after shots from locals. speed trial between a trotter and a new horse ends with the merchant driver ahead. Stockholders meet for the G D R R and elect officers after a holiday feast. Also reports on a Syrian mass, a Sunday School concert, church dedication plans, milk shipments, and a school roll of honor with many names listed.
A fraternal group records a regular communication dated April 16 with subject Third degree. The item notes initiation or progression within the lodge structure. No additional context or participants are provided in the accessible text.
In Albany the Senate tackled Senator Wood's expulsion motion amid debate on power and evidence. Murphy proposed a substitute delaying penalties. Allen and Benedict argued the case insufficient for removal. Voting split 15 to 12 on Murphy’s substitute. divisions on subsequent resolutions followed before adjournment. News notes include strawberry festivals, trials, laws, and local curiosities.
Jottings note stallion Harry Booth and Alderney Bull ads, Cook wanted, and “advertising is the royal road to business.” Mentions earthquakes of taxation, book-binding updates, magazines and music offers, and penalties for unpaid income returns. Reports a Jacksonville fatality from alleged vaccination, Delaware and Hudson Canal opening, 36 boat permits, a Newburgh laundry feat, and Norwich churchgoer sermon authorship confusion.
The Tenth National Bank of New York officers faced court this week over alleged unlawful withholding from circulation of millions of dollars in violation of the National Banking law. The text implicates Jay Gould and other Wall Street conspirators aiming to depress stocks, with rumors of arrests of several prominent brokers for complicity.
A Friday evening meeting at Cooper Institute New York will discuss issues for the Cincinnati Convention. Senators Trumbull and Shurz will attend and address the gathering.
Two serious fire damp explosions hit the Pine Brook Shaft of the Lackawanna Iron and Coal Co near Scranton Pennsylvania. The first blast Friday seriously injured four workers, one fatally. A second blast Monday wounded two more, one fatally, as gas likely accumulated in the shaft and minimal precautions might have prevented the accidents.
The next State Editorial Association convenes in Watertown beginning June 24 for four days. An excursion will tour the Thousand Islands and Rapids to Montreal. The trip promises pleasure but warns business matters should not be neglected.
Mr McNally offers his office for sale and seeks exchanges to notice the sale. For particulars on terms, applications may be made to Mr McNally in person or by mail.
The County Court and Court of Oyer and Terminer will be convened at Newburgh on Monday the 16th with Judge Fullerton presiding. There are one hundred forty six civil causes on the calendar.
On Tuesday night the area recorded the season's first shower with thunder and lightning. The heavy rain was welcome and much needed for local conditions.
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