13 Apr 1872
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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1872
Page
1
The article notes ongoing discussions at the New Orleans National Colored Convention about foreign funding for France's postwar obligations. Delegates debate payment strategies and possible international support channels amid economic strain.
In London the House of Lords discussed delaying or stopping the arbitration unless the United States withdraws claims for consequential damages linked to the Alabama case. Earl Russell signaled plans for an early motion to press this condition on the British government.
In New York on April 13 Eus tace St Valerie and Libby Dorris faced trial for stealing. St Valerie, also called Peckham, was convicted and sentenced to four years at Sing Sing. Dorris was discharged. Victims testified as authorities noted goods traced to the prisoners. A separate report mentions war claim contributions and a fatal pistol accident in Tompkins Square.
Reports from the Cunard area describe a boiler explosion on the tug Davenport. Fireman James Caulfield was recovered dead. others are believed trapped. Rescue boats and divers are needed to free victims entangled in the wreck.
The Ways and Means Committee approved a 30 cent per pound duty on es paper as the quarter ends March 31. Cabinet discussed Mexican border affairs. the President remains engaged. A maritime disaster near St. Louis reports 20 killed and 30 injured aboard the Oceanus while the Marble City saga unfolds.
Jacksonville dispatch reports the Republican state Convention ad journed at autumnal hour. Resolutions backed Gov Day and denounced Gov Reed and Gibbs amid notable changes in the committee as the party weighs its stance.
The bulletin notes northeastward movement with diminishing pressure and rising southerly winds for the East and Middle Atlantic coasts. Clearing weather is forecast Saturday from upper lakes to Gulf and South Atlantic coasts, with signals at Milwaukee Chicago Grand Haven Detroit Toledo and other cities. A flock of migrating swallows and a severe storm earlier disrupted ice and rain.
The article reviews British parliamentary discussion on the Geneva arbitration with the United States. Lords Granville Russell and Salisbury push to suspend proceedings over indirect damages while the government weighs counter cases and parliament's response.
Covington faces the Short Line depot closure with outlook for future rail ties. The city boasts strong schools streets and safety while awaiting possible re links. Grand Jury indictments include John Theil Frank Hoffman and others for robbery and weapon offenses. Judge Warden plans Cand Covington residency. Presbytery session ends with resolutions and plans for next meeting.
Frederick Schwenkel of Walnut and Patterson streets died Thursday likely from heart disease. A flood damaged Bracken county home on Rush creek washing away Andrew Ashcraft’s house and drowning two children as the Kicking river reached its highest rise in years. Newport’s police cost $150 weekly as council Law Committee weighs legal grounds to dismiss officers.
The note calls for services at all churches tomorrow. Building Association No. 2 meets Fridays in Templars Hall. Its premiums exceed those of similar groups. Our Council plans a Monday meeting with ferry question resolutions and asks if further inquiries could be made of Mr Hambleton.
Amusement notes announce Mr. K A Sothern appears Monday as Lord Dundreary in Our American Cousin at Pike's Opera House with a weeklong engagement. John Collina and Joe Murphy also perform in local venues while city audiences enjoy a busy week of shows and openings.
The Board of Control and the County Commissioners met in informal session amid tension. Attempts to form a joint committee to govern the boards failed, with both sides seeking individual representation. Officials warned harmony between the boards remains unlikely.
A newspaper item recalls weekly wise sayings of children and a school scene where a visitor tests a history moral lesson with a boy and a girl. It also reports on Pine Woods labor camps near Au Sable, detailing rough frontier work, long treks, camp life, and wages from thirteen to seventy dollars monthly with pork beef venison and hard bread as staples.
A 1867 Montana battalion campaign bill to the General Government shows lavish spending. Inspectors flag $360 per day camp gear, $450 per dried fruit, $3 daily horse feed, and $207 clothing per man, questioning meat sources and uniform quality.
In New Orleans on April 1 the Colored National Courtier met with Vice President Ingraham presiding. Fred Douglass, permanent president, spoke at length on slavery from its origins to emancipation as an immense crowd listened intently. The day at the Louisiana Jockey Club opened with two races planned for the evening amid clear, warm weather.
A terse Memphis report notes the Arkansas river area with Wicks and Groesbeck, Kyle, R. Lee, and other names tied to river traffic. The Red and Mississippi rivers show a two foot rise since last night while the weather remains clear and pleasant.
The New York Herald calls the anti Grant gathering a sore-head Republican assembly while The Sun labels it a grand success. The Tribune foresees harmony at Cincinnati and the Times calls the meeting an elaborate political buyer. Cotton prices show middlings at 284 cents and low middlings at 22.5 cents.
The Probate Court issued numerous marriage licenses since the last report. Couples named include John G Reidman and Titfie Fieber, Henry Schiermeyer and Sophia Mund, Daniel Aker and Elizabeth Hoffman, Marion Reynolds and Jennie Lynch, and many others with varied surnames and spouses.
A Board of six center members met with present Reemelin Brannan Longworth and J Scott Herrison. Mr J H Girard attended. Election of clerk postponed. A three member committee Reemelin Longworth Harrison to draft governance rules. County Commissioners invited. Rae named to join a joint session rules committee.
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