22 Apr 1872
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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1872
Page
1
The Hon. R. D. Harrison state railroad commissioner died at his residence this morning. Special dispatch reports his death and notes his public service.
Naw Yor April 22 German riflemen's organizations in this city prep for the fourth national sharp shoot in Hanover in June. A Brooklyn meeting appointed a committee to negotiate with steamship lines for a Germany excursion and a general meeting will be held soon to advance the movement.
A collection of quotes on self control, virtue, humility, and the value of inner character. Notable lines touch on wealth versus needs, simplicity, the power of a loving heart, and the opportunity given by life. Included are attributions to Victor, Miss Jobb, Mrs. Jameson, Fuller, and others.
Massachusetts railroad commissioners present statistics on rail travel dangers. In state figures one death or injury per 1 475 000 miles. France shows the lowest risk at one in 4 000 000. Commissioners urge uniform railroad rules and improved signal lights. Ancient music and Lord Brougham quotes follow in the column.
In the Wo mans Journal a satire targets M M C the President of the last State Suffrage Convention at Columns. The piece mocks her grasp of rules and motions while noting she needed a man to help her. The piece ends by hinting men in the Ohio Senate face their own public quarrels.
Indications of an enka aberration are cited as Pereay Penn asserts she is a flee sla and references Mrs Hotels in a circulating conte. She later faces about a dozen suits for slander from respected residents as her father petitions the Court of Common Pleas to order a formal investigation.
Advice on predicting fair weather by observing the sky and air quality. It emphasizes watching cloud formation and air state to decide whether to pack lighter or heavier clothing for the day. The guidance reflects a practical, old fashioned method.
A California letter from San Jose dated April 7, 1872 describes two powerful earthquakes felt on the coast. The writer details the 26th night tremor under a bright moon and a second, stronger quake near Lone Pine in Inyo County, noting the damage to adobe buildings and the general terror of the event.
John Jay Knox appointed Controller of the Currency. Father Gavazzi publicly received in New York. A Kirkaldy building collapse buries nine masons. Coal vein found in Emerson Iowa. Perrine, Milwaukee physician, dies. Steamboatmen committee presents to Treasury. Louisiana Democrats delay nominations after Cincinnati. Sickles may sue the New York World. Utah statehood unlikely this session. Sturgis founder Studied in Michigan. Cable plan to Wales to Rye Beach cuts rates. Huston trial progresses amid ministerial charges. Adjournment May 29 eyed as bills pass. Marquette ice free. no ice at Whitefish Point. Fires sweep South Jersey pines. $20,000 loss. Lapaugh convicted in Charleston court. Tennessee Memphis verdict upheld. death sentence affirmed.
APRIL 20 Senate failed to advance the House tea and coffee bill. The Texas Pacific railroad bill passed with amendments limiting bonds to 40 000 dollars per mile and allowing completion from Marshall Texas to Shreveport Louisiana. A second attempt to bring up the free tea and coffee bill failed for lack of a quorum and the Senate adjourned while the House was out.
A temperate tale from Lebanon portrays a venerable stranger on Main Street asking for a quarter. The man, eager to settle for a skillet, bounds with a pledge to travel toward town if aided. The judge, listening with charity, ponders the stranger’s request and the promised payment of a skillet.
A young man in a black suit enters a city hotel where he had been confined for weeks. He seeks food and coin to buy a meal, while residents hear rumors of the man’s hunger and plans to eat at the hotel with wine custard and coffee amid ongoing distress.
The Boone Circuit Court hears a $20 000 damages petition from the administrator of Joan J Brock killed when a bridge fell at Ten Mile Creek. E B Willett of Demonsville Ky arrested in Cincinnati for concealed weapon and to be tried in Covington. Montgomery Co begin coal elevator at Bakewell street. Scott street Fourth district school house to stay closed due to smallpox. Jacob Grume commits suicide by leaping into the Ohio river. German Republican rally at Turner Hall Covington. Kenton County Court in session Judge Perkins presiding. Liberal Republican Executive Committee to meet at General Burbridge's office. Walton replies to Bradford Shinkle denying charges in partnership dispute.
Newport hosts six drug stores now up from two a decade ago. News items include water pipe work on Tibbatts street, Rev. David Bowers lecturing on Spiritualism, and fire alarm and police telegraph construction starting this week. Kinney v Hayman decisions detail Caldwell Bros. debts and property, with multiple land sales by Deputy Master Commissioner Antzman. A brawl at John Smith's saloon prompts police action, Liberal Republicans seek delegates to the Washington convention, and Campbell Chancery and Criminal Courts convene today.
Rev Mr Clabaniss spoke on China at the Baptist Church to a large audience last evening. The Histrionic club of young ladies plans Saturday and May performances with popular pieces for community support and encouragement.
In Spain a large revolutionary movement under Don Carlos has begun. Uprising shocks many districts including Barcelona Sevile and other cities. Carlism gathers near Toledo and Navarre under priestly command as the government braces for possible troop movements.
Secretary Delano telegram from Muskogee April 20 confirms officers murder and urges immediate District Court to enforce law. He blames disorder on desperate white men tied to the Missouri Kansas Texas railroad. War Secretary asked to deploy infantry to expel them.
Boston April 22 Marshal S P Laws, the post office robber, was sentenced to ten years in the Northampton county jail. John Lumberg and Dennis Riley were arrested yesterday charged with coining spurious five cent nickels and flooding the city. The complete coining apparatus was captured. both held in three thousand dollars each to appear for trial.
In Brocklyn April 22 Fanny Hyde the murderess of George Watson was admitted to bail today in the sum of 2500 dollars.
Markets report from New York on April 2 shows Wheat active near 23 2, Corn steady at 41 yc, Oats in demand, Barley firm at 68 for No 2, Highwines quiet, Lard at 5 100, Mess pork 12 10, Hogs 4 435, Cattle dull around 525 6. New York dull with low middling 2 ½ to middling 5c.
The Sabbath school scholars presented the quarter's twelve lessons with accurate outlines and scripture verses. The youth displayed remarkable memory and receptivity to divine impressions in a large attentive audience. Music enhanced the evening, with young performers excelling and the audience joining in, echoing heavenly homeward sentiments.
Building permits issued include Jerry Sullivan to build a two story brick house on the hatis of s10p street near O M Railroad and George Windia to erect a two story brick on Boal between Sycamore and Broadway. Other notes mention D Seigman altering a two story frame on Mt Adams near the church and a plan for a two and a half story house on Harrison between Brighton and Western. A garbled dialogue about marriage certificates and selling items appears among the fragments.
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