18 Apr 1872
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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1872
Page
1
A fragmented clipping notes B Gratz Brown and mentions liberal movements in Illinois and New York. It references a $7,500 figure, the African Methodist Conference, and a Republican meeting in New York. A line hints at a death by self-inflicted action in New York.
Paris dispatch reports English stance on arbitration at the Geneva Conference. The United States reportedly pressures for consequential damages with June 15 as a deadline. London and Washington warned of formal withdrawal if claims remain unresolved. Count Von Arnim in Paris brings assurances of Franco German goodwill and Bismarck's stance on French army reorganization.
A BRL session draws delegates from about 150 associations across Europe to this city. The gathering emphasizes regional cooperation and ongoing discussions among member bodies.
A Chicago Tribune Times item reports a call for a Cincinnati sub Republican convention signed by about 350 people, including prominent politicians, with distribution to 12 of 102 counties. A Northwestern railroad verdict looms, and a smallpox note follows a man’s suicide attempt. A church front on State and Superior streets is described as blown up, with ruins measured, and a Washington note references a broader trade code claim.
The article covers Allied treaty interpretations and calls to recede from consequential damages, with prominent figures like Judah Curtis and Mr Fish shaping the stance. It also notes political fallout from the Grant administration, church leaders at the White House, and editorials weighing the 1876 political landscape.
In New York on April 18 a fire at 466 Sixth Avenue damaged stock for Reuben Weaver pawn broker and Charles Walters cigar dealer, both insured. Sandy Hook pilot William Lucy drowned after falling overboard from a pilot boat. The Seamen’s Exchange opened on Cherry Street Water Street, offering sailors a place to arrange port duties with a bank reading room and library, with Beecher and Judge Benedict speaking and a President letter of appreciation read. Plumbers and Gasfitters Union agreed to begin the eight hour system on the 29th inst. The day closed with notes on these developments and related actions.
News brief highlights mention smallpox outbreak in southwest Missouri stirring fear. Pulitzer, a presidential lobbyist, resigns his police commissioner post. 80 notes attend to Brown’s interests at the Cincinnati convention. Amelia Brooke buried weighing 900 pounds. Nebraska delegation arrives to discuss Missouri Pacific rail link between St. Louis and Omaha via Atchison and Fall City.
Captain Longworthey reports from the burned district that fire victims are in a mostly comfortable state and plan to resume farming. Seeds and potatoes are needed beyond available funds. Governor Fairchild notes quarters at the Continental Hotel for the Wisconsin relief effort and references a Philadelphia convention.
Weather bulletin from Washington reports a falling barometer across the South Atlantic and Middle States with threatening weather and rain. Thursday brings a northeastward barometer dip over Indiana and Kentucky with rain and brisk southeast winds, while New England to Lake Michigan stays cloudy. cautionary signals issued for Chicago, Milwaukee and Grand Avenue.
A Washington Capital writer recalls Professor Morse, his modest teaching, and the vow that art and invention rely on patrons. Morse’s friend recounts the painter’s poverty, a near starvation moment, and Morse’s later telegraph project amid debates on genius versus practicality.
Attendance at Pike's Opera House and Woods' drew large fashionably seated crowds as Sothern starred Dundreary and James Murphy performed in Help. Burgess Bryant and Howard wowed with ventriloquism and songs while Buck Buchanan, famed for Sir Harcourt Courtly, died in Denver after a long stage career.
General Committee chaired by Thomas Gilpin met to plan the exposition. Art Hall approval granted by Park Commissioners with removal required within thirty days after close. Committee on Natural History announced to exhibit the society’s collections. August 14 set to open halls for article reception with August 31 final submission date.
Covington to test water works on the Holly plan. Covington Council invited. Albert Waite acquitted of breach of peace. Squire Frazier convicted in federal court for illicit distilling, sentencing pending. Frits Hengteforth jailed for tearing down smallpox placards. City Council to revisit garbage business. Court clerks work under umbrellas due to roof leaks. McHenry Bostwick may become United States Court clerk. Witness Wm McDonald ordered jailed, appeared next day. Wm Gentsch and Joseph Heasler fined for selling liquor to minors. Otto Oxtlep convicted of keeping a tippling house. Smallpox cases prompt closing of public schoolhouse on Scott street. Kanafora Hedger acquitted of voter interference. Rider F Butt to start religious discourses at West Covington town hall next Sunday afternoon. mission effort with strong local support.
A scaffold at Bethel church at Madison Street and Washington Avenue fell yesterday with four men on it. Michael Ryan was seriously hurt. The Mayor's office will move to the adjacent building on Bellevue Street. Newport street cars limit and adjust service to ease delays.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a meeting of No.9 Building Association at Temp lar's Hall to discuss a proposed exhibition and potential expansion. The text mentions a boiler incident at Gallagher's and the mill, with limited readable details and several garbled phrases.
An April 18 interview revealed Von Arim presenting a government ultimatum demanding the abandonment of French army reorganization and scaled armament. Germany warned of immediate mobilization and occupation of key French cities until indemnity claims are settled.
The House Foreign Affairs Committee considered Peters' resolution to withdraw the claim for consequential damages. The panel planned to seek the President and Cabinet views. Senator Robertson urged May 7 to be set for considering the general amnesty bill. Sumner warned he would renew his civil rights amendment.
In Albany both Houses approved the New York charter with votes 87 to 25 in the Assembly and 3 to 5 in the Senate. The measure proceeds to Governor Hoffman who may veto it. In a separate incident two men, David Murphy and David Barry, fought in Patrick Ryan's saloon on East Sixtieth Street. Murphy fired, killing Barry, then surrendered to authorities.
The market shows firmer activity in corn and oats with cash demand noted at multiple stores. Prices for barley at Park are steady around 11.80 while other grains show softer sales and quieter trading.
The thirty ninth annual admission of Hamilton County bar members to practice. An examining committee elected includes Waders ee epic Lacey, J. Pam KF re, and other named lawyers. A list of admittees follows. A steamer named The Dictator with iron ore from St. Louis to Pittsburg passed at noon. Stocks, wages, and railway tickets are noted with various mentions of local commerce.
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