15 Apr 1872
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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1872
Page
1
Fragmentary text references New York Tribune Cincinnati Convention Senate Reply to Tram and Chicagoans. Mentions Lake Navigation opened and New York Yacht Clubs preparing for Europe voyage.
Washington reports say cattle thieves have raided Texas markets with stolen horses and cattle moving into Mexican markets. The unrest prompts the Mexican government’s assurances and U S orders to inhibit raids. General Ketchum prepares a conference committee report likely to secure a majority on Souter 3.
In St Louis the jury returned a sealed verdict after a week’s trial and seven hours of deliberation, finding Joseph H Fore not guilty of the murder of Munson Beach. The defense argued justifiable homicide due to Beach’s interference with Fore’s marriage, and Fore’s alleged insanity from anger and provocation. The case drew wide attention among prominent circles and clergy across several Eastern and Southern cities.
April 15 reports a fire in the upper story of a tenement at Garrison and Front streets that completely destroyed the upper floor with damages around 2000 dollars. An elderly man Pee Joseph Brennan died in the blaze. The trial of Mrs Fanny Hyde for the murder of Gee W Watson in Williams burg began before Judge Tappany in the Court of Oyer and Terminer.
A broad low pressure area moves from Nebraska into the Dakotas and Michigan, expected to lower pressures across the Mississippi Valley and extend southward. The system may reach the Upper Lake region by Monday, bringing gusty winds and risk of unsettled weather across the region.
A dramatic wire service summary reports a New York arrest and rebel talks involving Diaz and Trevino, amid Union Revolutions and a looming Republican convention. It notes Morse memorials, Wilson's planned New York speech, and civil rights bill actions, while detailing yacht fleet plans, new vessels like the Viking, and upcoming regattas in June and July.
The Tribune argues the Cincinnati Convention must be a true Republican pull to attract votes, while Philadelphia seeks Democratic gains. Workers demand wage increases from 3 to 350 per day amid life-cost rises. German Americans rally against Grant with Turner Hall turnout. Four suspects are jailed for a Ladenburg robbery and shooting. Lake navigation improves as ice weakens. a Californian’s gold fortune story ends oddly.
The Central Californian recalls the de mise of Old Club Foot, a huge Bugeety bear long a fixture on San Bo pity geee ranches. The tale notes his vast size, hide dimensions, and the curious scene of urban workers in a Washington building with a smoking policy encounter.
Mr Sothern, supported by a first class company, opens tonight in Our American Cousin and continues his famed Lord Dundreary role. Joe Murphy appears at Wood's in Help with a strong Irish German and negro repertoire. The Star Vaudeville Company and Cool Burgess headline the National bill with wit and humor.
The Court House leaked so badly this morning the city clerk moved to the county clerk's office. The Federal Court meets in the city tomorrow. John R. Lamb was found guilty of obtaining money under false pretenses and sentenced to 12 months in the penitentiary. The School Board has decided to erect a high school this season, purchasing the Twelfth and Russell lot for 15200. Rev Isaac Gibson preached a sermon for young men last night. Grand jury indicted Joseph Burkle B Stemple for keeping tippling houses Mollie Hays and William Hays for nuisance Edward Boyd for leasing a house as a house of prostitution. The Circuit Court adjourned until September. The Mayor fined George Brosmore Wm McGee Fannie Webber Josephine St Clair F Fecking Al Gruble for drunkenness and disorderly conduct with various sums.
Police report nineteen arrests over the weekend largely for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. A nineteen year old, George Gill, drowned in the Licking river near the Newport Covington bridge, with recovery not yet occurred by morning. The Campbell County Court convenes. Short Line's passenger train suffered a two hour detour due to track damage near South Covington. Temperance meeting at Grace M E church formed a society with DeWolf as President. Seven small pox cases noted near the Alexandria pike. Newport Cincinnati bridge work paused after Major McDowell's death. Gen Kautz expected to arrive tomorrow.
Ex-Councilman Stone is quite ill while City Clerk Brazee shows improvement. An aggressive city policy is expected tonight. A heavy auction sale of city lots is announced for an early date. Lon Bryson will build a handsome project this summer. The City Seal case was tried Saturday with a motion for a change of venue overruled and judgment in favor of Mr Stone.
The Dr King talk before the Christian Association drew a full crowd and strong praise. A number of attendees urged an early reprisal of the lecture under better conditions and at another venue. Mr Garrison, new Presbyterian figure, returned from Michigan after visiting youth at the Sabbath School in Berea.
Reports from Madrid detail a carlist and internationalist driven rise in Carlists across the kingdom, a failed attempt to derail a Madrid to Zaragoza line near Guadalajara, and widespread fears of further disturbances. Military furloughs suspended as troops pursue Castells band, while church destruction and political maneuvers shape the crisis.
A fragmentary report notes a broken hive and rising costs linked to a route to Boston. It mentions four thousand nine hundred as a total or estimate and hints at transportation or trade disruption across the region.
Governments of France Italy Portugal and Brazil revoke long standing concession to the South American Telegraph Company and indicate new concessions will be granted to support a vital project expansion and modernization.
April 15 reports Carlist leaders rallying to spark a nationwide uprising with bands and Republican and Internationalist support ready to act. War Department directs military posts and civil authorities bar Internationalist and Republican assemblies while preparations continue. Wheat and oats see minimal changes amid steady commodities trading in Porto.
Members of the Hamilton County bar met to draft resolutions on the death of Judge Washington Van Hamm who died from paralysis after a brief illness at age 58. The committee praised his integrity, legal ability and civility, and ordered the resolutions recorded and published in newspapers. Remarks were offered by Mr. Herron and Judge Carter, then the meeting adjourned.
A summary of court actions including will contest verdicts, habeas corpus decisions, custody rulings on alimony, and the reappointment of trustees. Also notes Joint Session outcomes, admission to the bar, mandamus proceedings, and street access petitions.
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