16 Apr 1872
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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1872
Page
1
Palmer declines re nomination as Louisiana backs a strong Giant. Potomac area gate closures and a lake schooner turning up broken create a tense political and regional news snapshot.
Fragmentary report mentions a planned project linking South America and Europe, with possible concessions by involved governments to enable construction and maintenance, aiming to vitalize and ensure success of the initiative.
Disjointed Geneva report notes Americans exchanged through agents with no Court of Arbitration members present. British protest attached claims rights on American indemnity. Separate items describe Erie directors meeting, a drug store fire at 337 Sixth Avenue, and upcoming Grant Republican meeting at Cooper Institute.
The dispatch reports bitter German sentiment over a new temperance law, Irish support for it contrasts with German critics. A deadly shipwreck near Milwaukee follows a failed harbor approach, with a crew member lost as a steward fell between vessel and crib. The Cincinnati Convention critique of Grant and labor disputes at shipyards round out the afternoon briefing.
Reports from Washington disclose the US government pressing Spain to release Dr. Howard, arguing his status as a United States citizen entitles full protection. Spain counters by offering some action while denying any injustice in his trial and detention.
A historical report details a meeting held in Lafayette on April 16 at 10:30 AM chaired by Mr. Douglass with Rev. H.M. Turner leading prayer. It notes discussions over party unity, references to Grant and Warmoth, and a related convention for Republican alignment.
In St Louis on April 16 a jury found Joseph H. Fore not guilty of Munson Beach’s murder. About two thousand spectators watched as police restrained demonstrations. City Council is to be organized with 15 Democrats, 5 Republicans, 4 Independents. Louis V. Bogy elected President, Henry Overstolz Vice President, William H. Swift Clerk. Phbe Couchins, noted suffragist lawyer, withdrew from clerkship due to tobacco smoke.
In Newark on Chatham street and Sixth avenue nine workers were trapped when an embankment gave way. Peter Ennis died, while Polk Gordon and Patrick Morgan were rescued. Gordon and Morgan survived. The incident occurred April 16. A second report from Jersey Orry dated April 15 notes coal dock workers attacking a man named Kelly over suspected Orangeman ties. Kelly was badly injured and the assailants were arrested.
The San Francisco market saw wild excitement with all mining stocks rising. Crown Point up $200, Belcher $250, Confidence $80, Exchequer $50, Savage $100, Gould and Curry $80 as street sales began at 9 and continued past 6 with boards in session.
In Louisville on April 16 a court martial for speaking disrespectfully of a superior officer last year on the plains convokes General Custer as president with Colonel Van Nast Surgeon Mitheau and Surgeon Bartlett among the officers. Major Burnham serves as Judge Advocate.
A morning fire at Shamoken destroys the Dau House and nine surrounding structures. The Toys are valued at about 120000 with partial insurance. thirteen families lose homes. Boston hosts press reception planning for the International Jubilee. Booth Bay Maine sees a factory fire causing about 5000 in damage, largely insured.
A low pressure area moves east over the Middle and Atlantic States with rain and snow extending into New England tonight. High pressure builds from the Gulf and South Atlantic, bringing clearing and cooler conditions toward Tuesday morning across the Midwest and eastern seaboard.
A San Francisco citizen protest against ceding Goat Island to the Central Pacific Railway was submitted as part of a Senate discussion. The scene includes remarks by Mr Thurman and references to labor and legal arguments surrounding the July act and related authorities.
London reports renewed debate over the Geneva indirect claims arbitration with dispatches expected from Washington aboard the steamer Republic. Gladstone notes and a House of Lords Supreme Court of Appeals bill surface amid Spain unrest and a German Austrian diplomatic strain.
Snow fell across several cities including Chicago Columbus and New York with strong winds and hail in Dayton. Ex senator Wiley of West Virginia died. Mrs Lydia Sherman set for arraignment for multiple murders. A Liberal Convention planned in Pennsylvania and tax tariff work by the Ways and Means Committee. The Supreme Court declared Utah District Court juries illegal and other political notices circulated.
A measure approved by the County Commissioners requires hot cas that use oilers at more beet to excavate and keep ditches clear of obstruction. The rule aims to ensure drainage and prevent blockages across townships and roads.
In Richmond Indiana April 15, 189? a note on the Morrison Library founding by Robert Morrison born 1796 and his bequests totaling $17,500 for library and poor relief. Also profiles Mrs Phoebe Sofield born Persipancy New Jersey, age 105, praised by visitors as she nears death with faith and serenity.
The article notes gale winds and threatening rain yet reports strong attendance at Pike's Opera House where Sothern stars in Our American Cousin and praises his performance as exceptionally natural and skilled. It mentions Amy Roselle and others as part of the cast and references Wood's and the National company with Burgess and Bryant in varied acts. A separate item notes Joan Finbraay seeking damages from a Work-house wagon incident and telegraph improvements planned by Western Union for May conventions.
Emancipation celebration in Washington, April saw large delegations from nearby districts. In the House Dawes reported the tariff bill as ordered for printing and special order for Tuesday. Kelley sought leave to submit the minority report and Brooks noted their minority status. Dawes claimed the bill would cut imports by 18 million and internal revenue by 13.5 million, totaling about 31.5 million, plus a uniform 20 cent tax on all manufactured tobacco with export provisions. He signaled plans to propose amendments later.
New York April 16 cotton prices steady low middlings 22 percent middlings 23 percent sales 400 bales spot and 9 500 bales futures. The counsel for James Ostello charged with the murder of Jack Glass applied to Judge Bedford for postponement to Thursday to compel production of an important witness. The application was granted.
Canada observed April 18 as thanksgiving day for the Prince of Wales. Religious services were held in the forenoon and evening. In cities a demonstration by mechanics and friends supported the nine hour movement with a ten thousand strong procession to Queen's Park. The printer's strike continues.
A large Havre delegation of prominent Republicans will attend the Cincinnati Convention. Likely attendees include Col. W. E. McLean C. E. Barriott and Col. R. W. Hudson. The Gazette supports the movement and reports rising favorable sentiment locally.
The report notes river traffic with arrivals and departures among Marble City St Louis New Orleans and Alton. Weather is cloudy and cool and cotton trading shows steady sales. The Evansville manifest enumerates goods aboard the Emma Floyd including pecans hides pig metal car boys shovels carbons feathers barrels and assorted merchandise from Nashville to Cincinnati.
A Dayton thief was captured after a dispatch from Dayton, Ohio, designated to arrest a man described as the grand larceny suspect. The private waterman of the Hamilton Dayton railroad depot relayed the description and the suspect was placed in durance vile at Stafford House.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe real estate actions in Madisonville and Columbia Road areas. Mentions Paul Schuster, 1111-100 1a in Martin's estate, two lots in a subdivision, and property near Agourn Street. other names and lines are garbled.
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