26 Apr 1872
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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1872
Page
1
Obituary note reports the funeral of Earl 131a30 late Governor-General of India in England with a state cortege and immense public turnout. Procession described as impressive with high military honors and interment in the ancient family vault.
The article notes a December report of a plan by Edward Thornton to settle a controversy over indirect damages. It suggests if war involves Britain, the United States would not be amenable, and Britain would withdraw the claim as part of a settlement. Secretary Fish’s request to delay action on Mr Peters’ resolution is mentioned as awaiting ongoing negotiations.
A two story frame and log house in Louisville burned yesterday after being set alight on Preston Street at about 3 30 PM to test a Lithgow Gardner Hite extinguisher. Fire destroyed the brick part and left only ruins while twenty small and three large extinguishers fought the flames unsuccessfully.
A series of legal and government notices are reported. The new post office conflict led to immediate discharge of workers as they pursue a case in Washington before the President. The Jay Peuloian Gordon suit drifted in the Supreme Court chambers with motions adjourned until Thursday due to counsel readiness. A Pearl Street fire caused $2,500 property damage to United States Dollar Company. A New York Bridge Company physician questioned caisson work deaths as disease, not work hazards, with health precautions cited. Fernando Wood supports a banking and currency bill to allow loans on bonds to curb speculators. Senate Commerce Committee weighs steamship provisions. river and harbor appropriation bill poised for review on Saturday.
A major blaze in Abis City, HagrissurG, Pa., destroyed the car shop and several adjacent buildings, including the Paisvivenia railroad round house. Loss estimated over 200000 with insurance about 120000. The wind aided spread. six hundred workers were left unemployed and some men may have died from heat and smoke. Fire started by a spark from a passing locomotive.
Boston reports Thomas Mitchell Kelly treasurer of the California Wine Company was arrested the night before last on charges of forging endorsements of O. Misier & Co. and others. Pumberg and Dennis Kelly were arrested last Sunday for manufacturing what authorities say are forged upscale items in the United States.
A man on the North tonight died after an apparent self inflicted fire incident. Police reported the death occurred in Wet Hopoxen on April 26 with limited details available. Further investigation is underway.
Brigham Young was discharged from arrest yesterday by Judge Bilas Smith of Salt Lake County on a writ of habeas corpus. The decision said no lawful grand jury had been drawn for the Third Judicial District for many years and there was no evidence of guilt before the court. Territorial Attorney General Z Snow and U.S. District Attorney J Li Digs represented the petitioner and defense counsel J K Gilchrist. The matter was argued harmoniously with exceptions noted. no public excitement followed.
Three men, names unknown, were seen struggling in the Niagara River rapids between the American shore and Goat Island on April 26. They disappeared after going over the falls as a fishing party from Chippewa, Ontario, attempted to land. their boat struck a rock and broke apart. No identities have been established.
New Orleans April 8. Fully 80000 people attended the fair yesterday with visitors from across the country. Hurdle and trotting races entertained the crowd while Weston is slated to appear in pedestrianism tomorrow. Business is suspended. The City of Quincy arrived from St Louis and Alaska from Cincinnati with no departures. Weather clear and warm.
A weather bulletin notes a fall in barometer moving eastward over the lake region with brisk southerly winds from Lake Michigan to Lake Ontario. Expect cloudy to fair skies across Middle and New England and milder conditions in Milwaukee Grand Haven Detroit and surrounding areas with winds easing tonight tomorrow morning.
The Ku Klux committee reported testimony as to the bill allowing widows of veterans from the War of 1812. The Senate discussed Mr Morrill's amendment limiting the Court of Claims jurisdiction and adjourned without a final vote. The House spent the day on the Howard case amid lively debate.
A bill to imprison intoxicated individuals in the Workhouse for six months to two years was introduced. Senate amendments to a House bill on apportioning the state into congressional districts were disagreed to by a 37 59 vote, with Republicans largely opposed and Democrats mostly in support.
The Cheyenne Leader notes Indian agent Dr. Daniels reports Red Cloud and his band have been moved seventy miles east to a site on the Little Missouri river near Ft. Laramie. The Indians welcome the location with timber and water, while officials foresee pressure to abandon northern hunting reservations as buffalo become scarce.
A large audience enjoys Helene and Aimee in Barbe Bleue and La Perichole as the Pike's troupe performs. The paper notes upcoming stars Laurence Barrett, James Ward, the Jane Coombs Combination, and the National company plus a debate on Black Friday. separately, locals discuss locating a new government post office at Sixth and Race with a $30,000 fundraising plan.
Twelve new and five continued cases filled the Police Court docket with assaults larceny and public drunkenness. Theodore Leighton was fined 15 dollars for striking John Bank during a mill dispute. Several youths were fined for fighting and disorderly behavior. A vagabond Thomas Clark was sent out for thirty days amid various thefts and loitering charges. A group including H C Hamilton and William Rose faced pocketbook theft charges at the Bevis House. Prices and distances distract in a note about local political shifts as Salmon P. Chase looms in Liberal party circles.
In a probate proceeding Judge Noyes weighs removing guardian Dial from the child of Joseph Lever amid claims the father was wrongly appointed. The 3 year visitation dispute stems from Lever’s separation from the child’s mother and an earlier habeas corpus case.
Hon. Inc W Menzies publishes a card in the Falmouth Independent asking friends not to present his name to the Lexington Convention and announces himself as an independent candidate for Judge of the Court of Appeals. Ebenzer Presbytery appoints two commissioners to the General Assembly in Richmond Va May 16. Liberal Republicans hold large meeting at Arbeiter Hall with speeches by Judge R B Warden and Captain E G Wilmot. Willett held to bail at Louisville on counterfeiting charge in 3000 dollars.
The weekly meeting discussed laying gas mains on Elm Street from Patterson to Isabella and on Walnut and Chestnut from Patterson to Brighton. Ordinances for street improvements and a market house site purchase were ordered, with various committees and fines noted.
In Madrid the Carlist movement gains momentum with the king appointing Serrano as Generalissimo. Serrano departs for Navarre as Don Jose Concha secures a key command. Carlists pause to watch Serrano’s moves and Radical party actions amid press censorship.
Washington April 26 The President has accepted the invitation of the Mayor to be present and open the Jubilee on June 17 if Congress is not in session then.
Joux McHueH's leg injury at a gas tank proves fatal as physicians give up hope after mortification and possible amputation. Squire McLean marks his 5th birthday and 34th wedding anniversary with reflection on youth. Coroner's jury adjourns in the Joseph Steele case after substantial testimony. Telegraph reports Joan Muans of Ashland among morning passengers and notes a single boiler explosion at Jones station on the Hi and D railroad yesterday.
Fragmentary 1872 record notes Nathaniel Sheriff to William P. Jones concerning land in Neave's area or related separation, with a property amount listed as 262 dollars 60 cents to John Clermont, a party to the same transaction.
Latest markets from New York show cotton futures active while wheat remains weak. Barley in moderate demand, whisky firm, lard and pork higher on cash, hogs firm at 4.20, castle dull and unchanged amid uncertain conditions.
The confession details a southern gambler who exposed a method to detect marked cards by examining backs and tiny indentations. He used carefully placed patches and local investigations to gain advantage, noting the high win rate when the dealer passed dangerous face cards. Also mentions patent office notices on inventions.
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