04 Apr 1872
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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1872
Page
1
Telegraph summary notes the funeral of General Robert Anderson and other items including the 15th Amendment celebration in New York and the death of Professor Morse. It reports a destructive Milwaukee fire and a bridge burned at Dauphin Pennsylvania with Rhode Island election results and Springfield fire notes. An attempted suicide by a forger is also listed.
Paris reports a strong Bonapartist reaction across France as leaders flood districts with canvassing. The movement gains ground after Marshal McMahon exonerated Napoleon from blame for the German war defeat, boosting imperialist arguments for restoring imperial rule with broad army support.
The Globe editorial today accuses Mr Gladstone of withholding during the punt to the American case. It states the direct damages claimed by the United States against England amount to 214 million dollars.
Miss Bertha Gerolt youngest daughter of Baron Gerolt the late German minister to the United States joined the Visitation Convent in this city on Monday. The ceremony was deeply impressive and attended by a small circle of her friends.
A Milwaukee blaze last night caused losses over a quarter million dollars and razed the George Dyer & Co. saddlery warehouse. Strickland & Co. bookshop nearby was drenched. Boo and Pictures stock wiped out. Fire damaged Selirer & Barnes block and A. Markwell’s boot store with about 1000 dollars in losses. Total losses reach 242000 with 120000 covered by insurance. cause believed spontaneous combustion.
A fragment notes a bridge over a mile long near Burg on April 4. The Central bridge across the river was damaged or destroyed in the incident, with uncertain details about protection and casualties.
Black citizens hold quiet celebration for the Fifteenth Amendment adoption with a grand parade, a blue Goddess of Liberty van, and a concert at Rever tion Hall. President Grant party travels to Jersey City. Morse memorial services set. press service changes noted. a jury verdict in the Hallisey case reported. Morse funeral planned. Evans recovers and departs Newark.
A mixed report notes northerly winds and likely rain across the interior regions, plus upcoming elections showing Republican majorities in Chicago and surrounding towns. It also mentions smallpox deaths, a damaged fire site, and Herman Roster resigning as Internal Revenue Collector amid German community politics. A local match saw Parker defeat Coone 200 to 198 in a high stakes match.
Lincoln April 4 a young prisoner Frank King confined for forgery attempted self harm. He hung from a door top with a sheet strip, was cut down before death, remains living in a very precarious state. Jacksonville April 3 George D. Alexander, once a prominent cattle broker in Chicago and Jacksonville, deemed insane and sent to the Illinois hospital for the insane. He lost wealth after cattle speculations. brother of John T. Alexander, famed Mississippi Valley cattle king.
The Rhode Island election for state officers showed local issues guiding results. Interior towns and Providence mostly opposed the Republican nominee for Lieutenant Governor, reflecting gains for the Democratic ticket and a retreat in Republican support.
A chaotic scene unfolds as Donors Deen is convicted with Donnelly missing after briefly escaping custody. The trial resumes amid ongoing turmoil, while authorities note heightened security and questions over a secretive electors coalition influencing the proceedings.
The Globe discusses American privateers and Geneva arbitration costs, urging Parliament to clarify truth. The Echo hints union strains Canada Britain ties, suggesting artificial links and possibly last Dominion viceroy. Disraeli speaks in Manchester defending monarchy, constitution, and aristocracy. Mill funds relocation of a London meeting. Hole in the Wall loses license with new meeting rooms secured by the London Patriotic Society.
Burleigh of the Boston Journal cites a New York letter arguing city allure tempts rural boys with wealth and easy vice. It portrays hard work in small roles as the path to success, warning that without resolve many fail and moral ruin follows the lure of bars and theater.
The report covers Prof Morse’s funeral held yesterday, General Robert Anderson’s funeral in New York, and Disraeli defending monarchy in Manchester. Election results show Republicans winning Rhode Island and a Governor race margin. Connecticut results tighten with Jewell ahead. Bills on financing and banks discussed. a theft incident in Pennsylvania cited. Temperance Convention split over ticketing.
The trial of General Trochu's libel suit against the Figaro ended with a verdict upholding the libel in part for Paris governor Trochu while fining the editors 3000 francs and imprisoning them for one month. Bonapartist reaction rises as Britain and others influx into France amid political crisis.
Two St. Louis Cavalry recruits abandoned defense and attempted to cross to Illinois by a skiff. The boat capsized in cold water near the Arsenal as rescuers and German troops aided Rowe, who clung to the wreck and was pulled to shore while Black vanished. Authorities praised the rescuers and noted Rowe’s critical condition and mysterious endurance.
Indignant patrons protest a Sekar Wort performance as tensions rise in the theater. A man pleads for his seat and some attendees weep, creating a charged scene in the venue.
The Globe charges Gladstone with withholding from the public the appendix to the American case. It states direct damages claimed by the United States from England are assessed at 214 million dollars.
A call issued for a convention here on May 9 and 10 to fashion a platform and consider nominations for President and Vice President. Reform groups Labor Land Temperance and Peace Reformers Internationalists and Women Suffragists were invited. Victoria Woodhull and Horace Day head the call.
A policeman named Mellick was attacked last night around 11 by a man stepping from a stairway and striking him on the head with a sling shot, causing deep cuts. Mellick planned to go to Chicago to testify today. The election ended quietly with Democrats winning the city and township by a large margin.
Omaha voters delivered a decisive Republican victory in the city election held yesterday. The results showed little excitement and a clear party preference across the city.
Fragmentary report notes a man beaten a wife and the case described as committed without bail. Mentions Jas Buchanan of California and several names linked to a string of disjointed events. Weather and river notes reference White River and New Orleans connections plus cotton market figures with bales and middling prices.
In town offices and merchants memory events were held with a tribute to late figures. A committee including Armstrong Titigh McFarland and Rayert is tasked to draft resolutions reflecting the Chamber of Commerce and community regard. The discussion hints at tariff bill actions expected in a couple of days.
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