25 Apr 1872
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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1872
Page
1
A telegraph wire report covers the Carlists insurrection in Spain while United States news sections note nominations by the President and the Adams Chair in ongoing political stories. Also listed are stock market excitements and a listing for readings of Startle Time at two nineteen one and two fifths.
News from Mapa on April 2 reports Carlist bands spreading across Spain led largely by priests. Navarre hosts the strongest force with more than two thousand men, while Don Carlos crosses toward San Sebastian. Officials warn execution if captured as loyal army maintains order and insurrection seems short lived.
Public sales at Merchants Exchange sold Scranton coal 130000 tons with price variation. Committed at Essex Market for assault on Mike McNally who was killed. The Tammany chair and German nomination plans noted. Carpenters plan enforcement actions. Paul Hoffman in Williamsburg arrested for wife murder. Polaris expedition news from Greenland and Captain Hall. Startle the horse sets speed records at Fleetwood Park. Alley’s asking price for Startle climbs to 35 thousand dollars.
A partial report lists signers including ex-Mayor anew and others like Mark Howers Davidk Harbinson Begi Gallup from Winstedy. A delegation from Hartford plans to travel to Cincinnati, with Germans among the attendees and several notable local figures cited.
A broad set of 19th century political notes show discussions on a monument act, interior negotiations with Ute Indians, gubernatorial changes, and banking shifts. Reports include Wells ordered home, a Des Moines bank authorized, and proposals to substitute greenbacks for treasury notes. Congressional committees advance cotton tax refunds and military voting parity, with cabinet and Senate actions shaping the year.
A Liberal Republican meeting in Baltimore appointed sixteen delegates to the Cincinnati Convention led by ex Gov Bradford. The list includes Milton Whitney Obl Wiegel J J Stewart and Chas Finlay among others. The Republican State Convention met yesterday passing resolutions backing Grant and Colfax. A note adds India rice arrived via the Suez Canal three months early.
The San Francisco report notes a sharp mining stock decline led by Imperial, Ophir, Gould & Curry, Chollar and Savage, followed by a partial rebound as the market steadies. It also records the steamer Nebraska arriving from Sydney with word of the Maria wreck and passengers lost and rescued, plus a bridge accident in Gurea and Yale alumni news.
Springfield April 24 The Republican prints Adams letter showing he opposed yielding to pressure for candidacy. He states he never sought the nomination and would only consider it if a clear, independent path could be found, insisting he would not act beyond public duty. The document outlines reservations about political expectations and the idea of sacrifice in office.
Odd passage from a letter shows fragmented phrases about lay services and power. The writer mentions a person named Sam and references Norwich Connecticut. The text includes stray symbols and clipped sentences, limiting clear context or attribution.
The Go at Island measure fails 101 to 85 with Republicans voting against it. High resolution printed Butler Foster Maynard Smith Wilson Ambler Banks Beatty Bigby Burchard Coburn Cotham Donnan Eames Finkelnburg Garfield Havens Hay Killinger McCrary Monroe Shanks Speer Sprague Stevenson Stoughton Strong Tyner Upson Walden. Foreign Committee report on Dr Howard declares him American by birth and calls for his unconditional release and restoration of property.
A bill to apportion the State into congressional districts passed the Senate 20 to 14 with Democrats largely in support and three Republicans against it. It would leave the First and Second districts open to either party. The House, however, has rejected the measure.
The barometer will fall north and west of the Ohio Valley with brisk winds moving eastward over the upper lakes. Cloudy threatening weather with probable rain extends from Missouri and the Ohio Valley to the upper lakes, while the East and Middle States, Atlantic and Southern States may enjoy clear pleasant weather on Thursday. Cautionary signals are ordered for Milwaukee, Chicago, Grand Haven, Detroit, Toledo and Cleveland.
A city rail trip reveals suburban expansion along the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton line with accommodation trains aiding local trade. Passengers describe Brighton as unpleasant and Cumminsville as Hell-town renamed, while College Hill and nearby towns show shifting trends and oddities in the route’s development.
The account tours Hartwell and Wyoming suburbs near a railroad line. It notes new residences, churches, a planned Methodist chapel, and solid community life despite past shakes. It mentions a local tragedy of William Cassady and his four children, plus civic updates and a fire at a rail mill.
William Sodoras was found to be of unsound mind and to be sent to Lexington asylum when space allows. Joseph Thoma was fined fifty dollars for selling liquor to a minor. At the Barracks a group of youths roughhoused Soldier Sawyer, causing a serious head injury. reports said he died but later were clarified as not fatal. A two year old girl, child of Mrs Mary Watts on Rickey Street, fell into a tub of hot water and died after lingering in agony overnight.
Dayton notices report several real estate sales this week. Attendees at the Gibson House during the May Convention include Gov Warmoth of Louisiana, ML Clay of Kentucky, Hon Tompkins of Washington, L M Babcock of New England Associated Press, H D Lloyd of the Labor Union, Gen Herron of New Orleans, Detective Pointer of Baltimore, and R J Hinton of the Boston Globe.
The eruption of Vesuvius was visible for several hours here drawing many visitors and tourists to witness the event. Local witnesses report a bright glow and occasional ash showers while authorities monitor conditions.
New Orleans report notes a test of steam propulsion for street cars performed this morning at the fair grounds. The demonstration attracts widespread attention and is believed likely to be adopted.
Special Dispatch reports the Hamilton and Dayton line locomotive Carlisle exploded its boiler this forenoon at Jones Station. No injuries occurred and the tender remained unmoved.
Six Indians raided McPherson station on the Union Pacific last night and escaped with seven horses. Buffalo Bill and twenty Third Cavalry picked men pursued at daylight with reinforcements.
The Board of Improvements reports permits since the last record. J. W. Felman authorized to build four three story brick houses on Vine street between Clifton and Calhoun. Dr C E Newton to remove building material on Findlay between Baymiller and Freeman. Wm Mier to erect a two story frame house on Harrison road west of Mill Creek bridge.
United States Circuit Court hears United States v Fields and others on a distillers bond. Damages claimed 25000, jury verdict returned for 2500. W H Eckman admitted to practice in US Courts. City notes influx of strangers and steamers converted to floating hotels during the convention. An incident aboard the Bestona involved a prominent business figure injuring a Philadelphia drummer near the berth. Fire alarm at box 185 caused by a small blaze at Appelzeliers coffee essence factory corner John and Livingston streets.
Transfers list multiple parcels including Argu percentage to Robert Andrews for 8.26 acres in section 9 Springfield township at 4500 dollars. Ludwig group to Frank Knapke a Race street lot 30 by 110 feet. Frank Rearee on tote ty Wee w eten sells same property. A H Smith executor to Wm Buck lot 169 in the estate of John ceased of Cincinnati by 120 feet.
The report lists arrivals from cities including St Louis Richmond and New Orleans. Departures noted to Bichn Louis. Weather described as warm and the river fell two inches.
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