09 Apr 1872
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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1872
Page
1
Fragmentary notes reference a Reichstag opening speech by Emperor William and a Cincinnati convention amid internationalist debate. The piece mentions a volatile money market in New York and hot weather across Illinois, Davenport, and Iowa, with election mentions.
A London despatch cites a Washington source claiming the president privately favors a course to resolve the Anglo American dispute. The report says the cabinet may back a direct approach if it reflects national sentiment and could please Britain.
The Berlin Reichstag opened with Chancellor von Bismarck reading a message to a full house. The address praised United Germany’s progress and hinted at future development and influence in Europe.
New York April 9 money market was active and stringent closing with call rates from 4 to 3 16 percent. Stock exchanges showed unsettled speculation with large day to day fluctuations and a general lack of activity. The foreign exchange market was dull and nominal while the gold market strengthened with prospects of dearer money and lower interest in London. A conspiracy case involving Williard, Gould and Palmer adjourned to tomorrow noon.
A bank resolution urged funds be returned to circulation and threatened expulsion if a bank hoarded liquidity. In Manhattan two men, McAwo y and Hor Bre Tue, were injured during a Lexing between 15th and 116th Streets after a crowbar attack. The coroner’s case on Siegfried ceased today and Frederick Meggs was found guilty in the Tombs case.
Reports from Chicago note 52 degrees above zero and a rainy day while Syria suffers a deadly earthquake killing about 1500. In city news a fire relief crisis prompts a women’s meeting on West Jackson Street over delays and neglect by the Relief and Aid Society.
A three man hunting party four miles above the city had one gun slip. The discharged weapon struck John Davidson and killed him instantly. Weather was hot and sultry. Recently several locals died of apoplexy, mostly elderly. A new daily, the Ledger, debuted with local matters and ads.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Warne affair at the Post Office with 9,000 pounds involved. It states he has not diverted funds for personal use and that living expenses may justify repayment. The case is expected to be resolved with a satisfactory settlement.
A garbled report from Warsity Gton outlines a dated dispatch from Secretary Fish about a Havana base incident involving Dr. Howard Kate Augen and US representatives. The text references arrests, political party counts, and an American aide, but details are obscured by OCR errors.
Hon Erastus Corning dies at his Albany residence at ten o'clock last evening. Corning, a prominent local figure, passed away peacefully in his city home prompting tributes from colleagues and residents.
The council met yesterday at three o'clock with most old members present. New members took the oath. Fitzgerald won the presidency on the third ballot and was welcomed by the mayor. Bishop elected vice president on the third ballot. notices of contests were filed and referred to Elections Committee. Committees on Finance Police Prisons and Rules were appointed. Adjourned to Friday, April 19.
The Licking river surged last night and this morning, sweeping coal barges and boats into the Ohio. W Shinkle lost about 15 000 bushels, Swift and Steel Works about 10 000. Dozens of barges were sunk from Kentucky shores near the suspension bridge. Total coal loss 80 000 to 100 000 bushels, value near 13000 dollars. Boone county sent delegates to vote Pryor for Judge. Gen Burbridge confined to bed with intermittent fever. Covington Newport Medical Society meets at Dr A F Thomas's home tonight.
Local notices describe washed out bridges on the Newport turnpike with travel blocked by debris from Irene. McDermott, quartermaster, and J C Conr station staff report heavy damage and limited passage on the pike as crews assess repairs. O’Hare rises as likely County Treasurer candidate amid a field of hopefuls. Dayton, Kentucky, reports Oregon Boarder meeting and note on a transportation resolution.
Reports say thousand Span ish soldiers in Cuba and New York denouncing a reform act while Germans in New York plan Peace Jubilee celebrations. Jay Gould aids Erie management in road reforms as a hunting accident near Peoria claims John D. Davidson. Rochester Pastors' Convention denounces gift enterprises as illegal. Rev N J D Morgan dies in Anne Arundel Maryland. Lightning injures three colored boys near Louisville with two deaths. Mrs Phebe Campbell sentenced to hang June 20 in Toronto. Daniel Hunt a Newark Freemason hanged amid financial trouble. Missouri Dentland case verdict adverse to Deatheirs. Rev Herbert Vaughn arrives in New York on mission from London. Quincy citizens die of apoplexy. Sumner delays political position until New Orleans convention. J B Merrick of Sandusky dies from scaffold fall. Unidentified laborer found dead in Cleveland river. Beecher urges support for a Universalist preacher from Kansas. Mormon test case decision delayed, disappointing Mormon leaders in Washington.
The Kansas Legislature committee reports address senatorial bribery cases referred to Elections. Several private bills pass including damages payments to J Milton Best and others for Buell era losses, and a tax stamps dispute settlement. Indian and Cherokee related measures advance. many motions to delay civil rights bills fail. House investigates banks, debates treaties and railroad land bills. adjournment follows committee actions.
For years the Belfont Nail Mill has emptied ashes and cinders into Rachel Creek bed, creating combustive cindery soil. Subterranean fires and shifting ground risk significant damage as furnaces on new ground are dismantled and workmen move across the site to secure the main works.
Dispatch notes a potential compromise between England and America over a claim for substantial damages. London parks draw vast crowds as the Queen's assault case and other trials unfold at Old Bailey. UK politics touch on Gladstone and Disraeli while Berlin outlines new laws and treaties. In Havana Porto Rico votes yield a Conservative win.
The Salatory Hneregoet Act grants 160 acres to qualified Revolutionary War era soldiers per the law enacted. Edwin E McCook and others issue a proclamation warning trespassers in the Hulls reservation near the Black Hills region will be removed by civil and military forces. The Columbus Chicago and Indiana Central railroad completes track laying on Sunday evening along West Kinzie Street amid resident protests.
The forecast calls for brisk to fresh winds from the northeast into Canada with rain and unsettled conditions over the lake regions. In New England and the Middle States expect windy, cool weather and cloudy to partly cloudy skies. Southern states see milder warmth with southerly winds and a low barometer.
London crowds fill the Old Bailey as the grand jury weighs indictments against the O Connor assailant and the Tichborne claimant. O Connor pleaded guilty to alarming the Queen and awaits judgment. True bills accuse the claimant of perjury and forgery while he maintains proof of identity with Roger Tichborne. A Constantinople dispatch notes General Sherman and Lieutenant Grant visiting the government.
Latest price notes show wheat unsettled and corn steady with firm demand in Chicago markets. Cotton sales press on, gold at 1103, and flour quiet as grain futures and pork prices drift in London and Milwaukee reports.
Police made 19 arrests yesterday while 78 station house lodgers stayed overnight. Pittsburg coal sells at 5 per lead despite abundance. Gest street improvement bids were rejected by the Board of Improvements. The tar flood swept away flats supplying steamers coal and mail boats had to haul coal from yards. Lawrence of Pittsburg and Jacobs of Hamilton arrived to discuss the J B Cobb swindle. The Board authorized Denton and the Waster to pursue removal of the Major Anderson wreck under high water conditions.
The board recommended to the city council awarding contracts for Locust Buckeye and Peet streets to Geo Barton & Son with a 60 day time limit. Court Street from Harriet Street 136 feet east to R B Smith has a 30 day period. Price Street to H D Diekmier has a 60 day period.
The Louisville Short Line road trestles were swept by a flood, especially at Ten Mile Creek. Some bridges on Marietta and Cincinnati line failed. C H D and Atlantic and Great Western roads report no damage. Little Miami has minor bridge issues but trains run via C H D until further notice. No train today.
A damaged OCR snippet references property claims near Trinity M E Church, with names like Oliver Christian and H. Chitian. It mentions streets between Race and Bird, and a deed on Ear d FMS Collard area. Details are incomplete but indicate a land or tenancy matter filed at a church site.
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