08 Apr 1872
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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1872
Page
1
Cin Bally Evening ing Star reports a heavy storm in Antioch and ruins on the Atlantic coast. The paper notes financial excitement in New York circles and mentions a U S minister to Mexico whose wife has died. Also listed are civic items and local notices including a monument to Gen Thomas and a murder case proceeding toward death sentence.
Reports from Baden Baden suggest Queen Victoria weighed abdication with the Prussian Prince Imperial amid private royal discussions. A Syria earthquake of April 3 destroyed Antioch, killing thousands and leaving the city in ruins as aftershocks followed. A Cincinnati Chicago mail-distribution dispute centers on favoritism and mis-delivery. postmaster reforms lead to Walsh dismissal after a broad probe. The Fort Wayne night mail burned in a railroad accident, losing three cases and twelve bags of general matter amid displacements.
Official returns report the latest electoral college vote with 229 for government 187 for opposition and a doubtful result noted as Beiteni l.
Gen Geo W Cass of Pittsburg obtained an air injunction to restrain a stockholders meeting planned in Plymouth Indiana. He alleges the defendants diverted large stock for land use and that the meeting would involve the stockholders named as real defendants in the case.
The Louisville river report notes seven feet six inches in the canal and five feet six inches at the falls. Clear and pleasant weather accompanies arrivals of Grey Eagle Bermuda Silver Moon J H Groesbeck Samuel J Hale and others. The Charmer rests on rocks while tow-boats with coal pass through the canal.
A large number of sail vessels overdue at Gulf ports reach Savannah and Charleston disabled after heavy weather. The schooner Annie B Valentine from Elizabeth City arrives with a disabled captain, Moses Patten from Montauk arrives leaky after casting cargo overboard, and several other ships, including Othello from Havre, are reported damaged. The President's reply to Senor Roberts on recall papers fuels Cuban policy speculation with supporters predicting change and others suggesting no shift while Secretary remains in Cabinet.
A jockey club is formed with Charles Astor Bristed as President and Admiral Porter Marshall Brown and Joseph Bradley as Vice Presidents. The club includes leading Washington citizens aiming to revive the nation’s historic racecourse prestige.
In New York April reports describe a conspiracy probe into the National Banking system with inspectors to be arrested. A U S Commissioner subpoenas bank officers to testify. Also notes a US Minister Nelson s wife dying suddenly on a trip near Maltrata. Other items cover a memorial fund, naval visits, and court actions in bustling 19th century news.
Weather outlook shows a low barometer moving northwest with cloudy skies and rain in eastern regions. Periods of cloudiness and a general precipitation trend extend to the Ohio Valley and Middle Atlantic, with showers possible over New England later.
A building at the State prison farm in Cranston used as chapel laundry and cookie shop was destroyed by fire on Saturday. Estimated loss is 11 000 dollars with 7 090 dollars insured. Seventeen prisoners escaped in the incident.
Brooklyn reports continued two week painter strike with no immediate chance of settlement.
A Paris correspondent warns Americans visiting the city to keep receipts and avoid paying informal charges. A returning couple faced a 110 franc bill from a former visit, claimed payment, then proved unpaid after a legal summons. The case highlighted the need for receipted accounts and careful billing at hotels and shops.
Irish comedian John Collins opens at Wood’s Theater this evening in the role of Miles Na Cappaleen in the Colleen Bawn. He is supported by a strong company and a large Vaudeville bill including Charley Howard and Miss Lyle Riddell. The piece and acts promise a high quality entertainment with the famed Uncle John Robinson showmanship attracting crowds at the Rink this week.
The Board of Improvements issued permits since the last report for several properties. John D. Faldkamp to erect a three and a half story brick house at 177 Spring Street. M. Farrell to tear down a building at 26 Elizabeth Street. H. Grosso to erect a one story frame building on East Front Street. John M. Blair to add to a one story brick house on Webb Street. J. F. Menkaus to alter and repair a three story brick house at Plum and Commerce streets.
The text argues each mind has a unique specialty and bias from birth and that true success lies in discovering and pursuing what one genuinely wants. It warns against imitatively chasing others' strengths and urges independence from friends' expectations.
Several boys playing near Fifth and Culvert streets ate jimson weed seeds. Charles Lindeman survived after immediate medical aid, while Robert Garnham, ten, died by nine yesterday morning.
Many readers are advised that evenings are ideal for microscope work as light is easier to adjust. After supper, families can gather to observe small wonders revealed by the instrument, with practice enabling preparation of objects and discovery of the intricate dust on a butterfly wing as proof of creation.
The spring term of the Criminal Court met with Judge Boyd presiding. The Circuit Court adjourned after four weeks of business. Frank Hoffman faced grand jury action on boot theft. John Mardis was badly injured by a Kentucky Central train near Livingood station after falling asleep drunk on the track. Walter Ellis was acquitted in an assault case against Waite the debt collector. Mrs. Catherine Williams died after cutting her throat at Zion Station and starving herself. Michael Ryan was jailed again for passing whisky to a prisoner. Esquire Tebbs serves as Mayor pro tem. Joel Baker's funeral was held at two. The Earthquakes met to plan their parade for the 20th. President Green of Short Line Railroad offered one daily train if tunnel passage through Kentucky Central is arranged.
Great Britain has annexed Dutch Guinea after a signed treaty with the Netherlands. England pays a small sum and voids prior stipulations blocking Malayan Sumatra. The move raises questions from Holland’s land press and Guinea's delegation while expanding Britain’s overseas reach.
The following ladies will assist at the amateur concert at Woodburn Hall West Walnut Hills next Thursday evening for Church of the Advent. Miss Mary Shillito Mrs G W Nichols Miss Annie Walker Miss Emma Cranch Miss Crother Col Nichols Messrs Morehead Crother Longworth and Orr Mr Arthur Mees will conduct the concert.
A fragmentary report notes a man described as a fop ready to depart for New Orleans aboard a boat. A clerk remarks about baggage and routine procedures as the journey begins, with scant readable detail remaining.
A mill worker lost a hand at Winegartner’s planing mill when a circular saw injured him on Saturday. A railroad switch on Saratoga street caused a locomotive to derail after passing, and a horse pulling Joseph Reed’s wagon frightened at a locomotive, throwing Reed from the cart. Also noted is the Newport Weekly News debut and lawyers traveling to Alexandria for a session.
Transfers show James W. Gaff and Sherman’s cooperative agency selling parcels to H. F. Sedam. The lot fronts on a main street and a Pike road, with the conveyance noting past ownership and nominal consideration. Tax and recording details are incomplete due to OCR issues but indicate a real estate transfer within the township.
From Mapnip April 6 the annual budget reports a treasury surplus of £1,500,000. Electoral college returns indicate a large majority for the Government. Sagasta has recovered from his indisposition and resumed his seat in the Cortes.
The House met in debate only with Mrs Waldron presiding and many members absent. The President approved acts aiding Chicago sufferers and reducing internal taxes. A rumored disagreement between the President and General Porter is to tally untrue.
In New York the bank statement is described as unfavorable with loans up by 1,716,000 while specie declines 1,620,600 and deposits fall 1,993,500. Legal tenders decreased 2,954,500 and circulation dropped 4,701.
Gus Coldier reports a Hartford telegram asking for information about his son who left home weeks ago wearing a mixed suit seal skin cap and dive overcoat with two traveling sacks. Any info at the Independent Detective Office will be paid. United States Circuit Court case United States v George Wallace principal Benj Knight and Stephen Kennedy sureties on a postmaster bond in progress.
The notice lists numerous marriages licensed, naming pairs such as Jacob Weber and Pauline Hoss, William Smith and Bridget Nolan, A B Cone and Mary Thomas, Carl Haas and Barbara Zimmerman, Stephen Purcell and Carrie Clark, Simon Lischeid and Mary Remey, and many others including H Stockhoff, Wm Turner, Ferd Anschutz, and John Barnhardt. The final entries credit M. L. Clerk and P. H. Williamson.
An unclear OCR passage discusses Gould's Sedan and Stokespe oc Oper, referencing a struggle for Erie supremacy and a late figure Jamesyne. It mentions police refusal to Gould's bidding and a compressed little man of Erie, with imagined immortal scenes and a ninth rest detachment of send.
A six year old girl in Boston reportedly died after a caregiver’s overdose of laudanum caused by an incident at a Newport residence. The caregiver, Williams, allegedly offered assistance in a long withheld letter but died shortly after.
Fragmentary text references a horseshoe match and equipment but lacks coherent details or identifiable names. The readable parts mention a new horseshoe, Charlier, and possible references to shoes and cramp, but no clear event, date, or participants.
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