19 Apr 1872
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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1872
Page
1
In New Jersey, Liberal Republicans condemn M Catacazy as the national Sunday School convention convenes. Government repudiation follows a dispute over diplomatic appointments and policy.
Paris reports the Ministry rejects published statements about friction with Germany, asserting Germany has neither attempted nor contemplated interference with France’s ongoing military reorganization.
In administration circles the claim of overtures to disaffected Republicans is dismissed as false. The treasury shows 127 million dollars. Stanard’s case papers reached Secretary Boutwell, a new Collector was named, with 36 thousand dollars to be paid by his concession. Foreign Affairs weighs Peters on consequential damages at the Geneva arbitration, with a possible withdrawal by the government. Catacazy’s defense is rejected. he leaves St Petersburg for Paris with a 3000 rouble pension that could be stopped if he speaks.
A young woman leaped from Lake Michigan at Oak land avenue and died. Coroner reports no identification, linked to a prior suicide attempt. Also noted is a plan to convert the old City Hall water reservoir into a 35 000 volume temporary library. A Franklin Street bookkeeper, D M Booth, killed himself with a gun, leaving a note and provisions for boarders. he had a wife and two children in Pittsburgh and was known to be addicted to opium.
The Toledo Peoria and Western line will start a new route from Peoria to Cincinnati via Sheldon and the Cincinnati and Lafayette road. A grand excursion is planned to attend the Cincinnati convention at half fare, highlighting the shortest path from Peoria to Cincinnati.
The National Board of Underwriters announces officers for the year led by Henry R. Oakley as president and J. L. Henidee as vice president. A charter debate at City Hall drives speculation on a municipal clean sweep. A stabbing incident at a boarding house leaves a man fatally wounded. Other items note a shell-boat race bet and political shifts in Orange New Jersey.
The 1872 Indianapolis meetings drew large crowds as the uniform series of lessons was adopted by a five minister and five layman committee. Afternoon sessions discussed teaching methods, and evening talks by Dr. Vincent, Dr. Eggleston, Gen. Bidwell, and Rev. B W Ch idlaw were held at Second Church and Second Presbyterian Church. The convention adjourns that afternoon.
In San Francisco on April 19 the market shows strong demand for mining shares with heavy transactions and rising prices. Crown Point and Hale & Noocr osa mines push higher amid buoyant sentiment as traders note large volume in both purchases and sales. The steamer America from China reached port with latest Far East intelligence and Japan expresses broad satisfaction over a high profile visit.
A dispatch from Ara reaches the chair of the Republican committee seeking response. Officials confirm receipt and pledge prompt action on the matter as party leadership reviews the communication.
Commodore Durfee reports a flood of letters about the planned Yellow Stone valley excursion. To meet demand, managers will run two boats instead of one. The trip from Sioux City and back will take fifty to sixty days with opportunities for hunting fishing and sightseeing.
The barometer is expected to be lowest over West Virginia and move eastward over the Middle and Atlantic States. Clouds and rain cover New England tonight. Friday will bring clear to partly cloudy skies with westerly winds from the Lakes to the Gulf and Atlantic coasts. Brisk westerly to northerly winds are forecast from Cape Hatteras to Cape Cod Friday morning with no dangerous winds anticipated.
A legendary Roman priest discovers beef steak on a hot altar slice tastes its juice and rewards him with immunity from punishment. He repeats cooking more meat, gains attention, is accused of neglecting duties, and is ultimately acquitted when a judge eats a steak. The tale sparks widespread Roman ardor for beef.
The article explains the publishing process showing how manuscripts are read by regular readers, who assess quality and offer opinions. A firm uses three independent evaluations, copying opinions into a reference book, before deciding on publication.
A fashion writer laments long skirts trailing in the mud and street filth. The author urges a return to short walking dresses, cleaner and more practical, opposing trailing gowns that drag through dirt and damage stockings and undergarments.
The readable text offers incomplete phrases about dangers to boys' development and contrasts age groups, with many illegible words hindering a clear summary. The fragment lacks identifiable people, places, or events to anchor a full card.
A severe freshet in the Milwaukee river causes extensive damage across riverside areas. Reports note flooding impact on farms and infrastructure, with local authorities assessing repairs and relief needs.
A damaged OCR fragment references seven different Beat languages and a single language being studied. The text is unclear but indicates linguistic notes about language varieties and possibly a classroom or scholarly context. No person or organization is clearly named.
City Council met with Col. John Todd elected President pro tem. Treasurer reports a $1 92961 balance. Louisville Short Line granted track extension on Washington to Pike. A survey ordered for a road from Bank Lick street to Lexington pike. Perrin confirmed Mayor pro tem. An ordinance on trespass at Craig street burying ground tabled. Garbage removal ordinance passed revising last year. Rail committee optimistic about Short Line connection to Covington within a week. Post office and custom house project favored with $100 000. Alfred Biery fined $50 for selling liquor to a minor. Powell county murder indictment against David Morehead. U S Court and Kenton Criminal Court adjourned. City Council adjourned tonight. School Board meeting to discuss Fourth District school closure. John Barnes burned at Covington rail mill.
The Newport City Council debated street and sidewalk projects, ordinance reports, and a new fire alarm contract. They approved funds for fencing to the reservoir, eight fire boxes, and gas-main installation on Orchard Street. A serious injury at Swift's rolling mill was reported and school enrollment costs and sites listed.
Day ton's Building Association No 2 holds a regular church business meeting this evening with Baptist Church officials urging full attendance. The night also features a census taking which will reflect Dayton’s population near five thousand.
Berlin April 1 official war office notice states Chancellor Bismarck has postponed further negotiations with France on prepayment of the German indemnity and evacuation of French departments until November. The move follows proposals from France to prepay installments per the treaty ending the war. Thiers and his cabinet have been notified. J C Bancroft Davis has arrived in Berlin.
Boston April 19 Edward L. Jones a clerk in H H Halliday s office for the Pennsylvania Central railroad is accused of misappropriating proceeds from fifteen hundred railroad ticket sales and has fled the city.
MeEmPuis reports river traffic with arrivals and departures on the Arkansas river and vessels including Glory Boyd Great Republic City of Cairo Susie Silver from St Louis and Vicksburg Departures to St Louis New Orleans and Cairo The river rose four inches and the weather is cool and clear.
New York market report shows cotton quiet and steady with low middling 2c middling 2 35c and 70 bales sold. Chicago grain markets firm for flour and oats quiet at 33 1 2 to 33 3 4. Pork steady at 11 50 to 11 90 for mess and rye and barley prices noted amid weak shipping demand.
United States Circuit Court session presided by Judge P B Swing heard United States v O M Turner. A note reports a green pea specimen from spring consignments to Manning and Longley signaling peas and lamb season.
Henry Mosler’s picture titled See-Saw is on exhibit in Wiswell's window. The charming scene shows a girl inviting her grandpa to play, with a smile on the child's face and a puzzled look on the grandfather as he recalls childhood. The painting is praised for its artistic conception and execution.
A traveler recounts an Egypt trip to Memphis five miles away interrupted by a fierce sandstorm. Wind blinded them, sand cut exposed skin and clothing, and camels and donkeys cried out as they sheltered behind a sandhill for about twenty minutes.
In Old and New January issue Edward Everett Hale forecasts a future where the literary journal will evolve beyond self-serving aims and newspaper publication will reach hourly frequency. He envisions a pioneering journalist establishing a vast telegraphic network as the standard for daily content.
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