27 Apr 1872
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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1872
Page
1
A chaotic shooting affray at a Boston Coliseum venue draws police attention as witnesses report gunfire during a public event. Authorities cordon the area while investigations identify possible suspects and motive within the crowds. Local officials coordinate with security forces to review surveillance and manage ongoing hearings.
Loyal Spanish army faces a rising Carlist movement led by Don Carlos with thousands joining. Republicans reportedly promise active support, while Marshal Serrano is named Generalissimo and travels to Navarre. Don Jose Concha to command. Cortes elects Signor Rios Rosas president as insurrection fears rise.
From Scranton Pennsylvania on April 27 reports a fire damp explosion at the Pinebrook shaft injuring five miners beyond recovery prospects. The article notes union tensions and safety risks in the mine following repeated accidents.
The article notes a wartime session where Congress faces malt liquor taxation and party pledges. It reports Treasury balance near 130 million dollars, a naval incident inquiry into the Kansas steamship, and a Brooklyn hearing for a $10,000 deed debt case. Captain Crossman may be lost, with Robeson seeking details from Kingston.
In New York yesterday evening a steam cylinder burst at Stein's silk factory on Forty second street badly scalding Joseph Braddon and Stephen Jensen. Both men suffered severe injuries but are not believed to be fatally hurt.
Chicago dispatch notes the Tribune favors Senator Trumbull as the Cincinnati Convention nominee and promises a strong eulogy, while the Times backs Judge Davis as the Democrats choice and accuses the Tribune of aiding Grant interests. A Menominee dispatch says the essay is open to navigation. Upper lakes traffic resumes. Grain vessels leave port for Buffalo.
In Quincy on April 27 Caleb Bloom former City Treasurer and bank book-keeper was arrested for defaulting on over fifteen thousand dollars to the First National Bank and to the city. Friends work to settle the affair. A separate item notes a major fire at Dobbins Co Central City elevator burning with grain losses and high insurance.
A man from Louisville apartment two, arrested and jailed after aiding two men in disposing a body found floating on the Ohio near Rome. Authorities say the associates fled as excitement grew. capture appears imminent as the case unfolds.
The Republican State Convention in Sacramento elected a full delegate slate for the Philadelphia Convention. Delegates unanimously favored General Grant’s renomination. The gathering adopted no platform and did not debate the Goat Island issue tied to the Central Pacific railroad, which is before Congress.
Weather report from Washington on April 26 at 7 30 P M notes clear and pleasant conditions with southerly winds across the Southern States and northerly winds in New England and Middle States. Pressure to diminish Saturday northwest of the Ohio Valley with easterly and southerly winds, possible clouds and light rains. no dangerous winds expected.
Fresh crater opens at Vesuvius with ash and lava threatening coastal towns. Residents move goods as officials prepare aid. In Rome and Naples authorities report destruction and mass displacement. Meanwhile Vienna hosts Strauss bound for Boston for World Peace Jubilee performances. In Syria missionaries Calhoun and Jessup report Antioch and villages destroyed and urge telegraphic relief.
Superior Court decision favors Beattie for 2500 dollars plus interest after Boyle and Beattie reached a mistaken post judgment settlement. Boyle offered 1000 dollars and costs, Beattie refused, injunction denied, ruling that the agreement was void for mutual mistake. Judges Yaple and OConnor concur. Miss 8084 B. Anthony and Miss Anna Dickinson to stop at the Carlisle House.
The docket lists 11 new and 10 continued cases with 5 assault and battery matters and 2 assault with intent to kill. Several continuances and fines are noted, including Mary Daugherty and Henry Stabel. Two youths 19 and a 30 day sentence feature, plus dismissed or discharged cases. Distinguished arrivals and county proceedings follow with local officials and hotel mentions.
Aimee closes her engagement this afternoon in La Perichole with a grand artistic run though not as financially strong. Tonight offers a Buffalo Bill performance and a double bill at Pike's Opera House and the National Theater with Laurence Barrett and Baby Teazle in School for Scandal. Mr EB Locke appears at both venues in Sounds from Faderland as Manager Sargent’s company presents varied novelties and tricks.
The historic Second Presbyterian Church on Fourth Street will be used for the last time as a place of worship tomorrow. The corner stone was laid in 1828 and the edifice was completed and dedicated on May 20 1830. Rev Lyman Beecher and Henry Ward Beecher figured in its early history. Nathaniel Wright Req oldest members will speak as services continue. the building is to be torn down for new business houses this summer.
In Covington the Young Men's Sodality of St Marys Cathedral announces a season opening picnic at Parlor Grove on June 14. The report notes city water works’ fire extinguisher efficiency after recurring fires. A local man claims progress toward perpetual motion with a long running model project. Oao W Menzies loses bid for Court of Appeals judge. Odd Fellows celebrate 53rd anniversary with a large procession and a Mystic Tie gathering featuring speeches by True of Ohio and Fisk of Kentucky.
Newport prepares to host city officials next Monday. Memphis reports Dr W K Cameron, a former Newport resident, shot and killed printer Bennett Jones amid alleged affairs. Chancery Court adjourns for death in Judge Donophan family. Four saloon-keepers fined for selling to minors. Grand jury indicts Geo Elliott for resisting an officer. Circuit Court aims to adjourn today. Sermon on Geology of our globe to be delivered by Rev Wied and Rev Chadwick at 3 PM Sunday School reunion. seats free and welcoming.
Dayton residents are told of services at all churches tomorrow. A legal hearing is scheduled this afternoon with Judge Donophan presiding over Dayton versus Dayton and Council versus Council. Members from both sides will attend. An internal Upper Enders private contract grants a member use of a sand-bar for 155 dollars, five more than last year’s outsider bid.
Hamilton coverage notes Cincinnati Convention preparations and county nominating meeting. Mentions divorce surge, a poison attempt, and local industry rumors including Niles Works, Cope Maxwell mill, and a woolen mill buyout. Also reports a fashionable wedding, a doctors lecture at Town Hall, and a week with 93 deaths including 19 smallpox.
Reports from Naples describe a violent Vesuvius eruption drawing many visitors who stayed close to the eruption. Over a hundred people were burned by lava flows, with Torre del Greco and Torre del Annunziata partially destroyed and residents seeking aid as houses collapse and debris rains down.
Part of the New York delegation heads to Cincinnati with several hundred more to travel on the Erie express. Governor Hoffman’s veto of a New York city charter is expected next week. Merriam proposes to recall all outstanding three percent certificates for legal tender notes to expand currency. The Clayton Investigating Committee shows damaging testimony and possible resignation or expulsion. A fire on Broad way damaged Berholzer Keefer stock and nearby premises, with substantial losses.
A criminal libel suit against Charles A. Dana of the New York Sun is postponed one week on counsel’s application, with the delay to ease preparation. The proceedings occur in Philadelphia.
Missouri Governor B Gratz Brown will depart St Louis Sunday evening via the Vabéalla route and reach the city Monday morning at 8 45 over the Indianapolis Cincinnati and Lafayette railroad.
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