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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1872
Page
1
A review questions the authenticity of Stanley's dispatches amid reports of official scrutiny and press skepticism. Authorities and editors weigh the implications for wartime communications and public trust.
London August 1 The dispatches from Africa carried by Stanley claiming to be from Dr. Livingstone are under scrutiny in scientific and literary circles. Many savants and geographical society members support Stanley and the letters, while doubts persist among others.
Paris on August 1 reports the new loan subscriptions totaling forty two milliards of francs with seven milliards from England. The unprecedented success is described as a republican triumph. Illuminate events planned in Versailles Bordeaux Marseilles Lyons and other cities.
August 1 report lists arrivals and departures of steamships from Liverpool Aspinwall Havana Glasgow Hamburg and other ports. Fire officials say the Livingston refinery blast started from foul air in a tank mixing with burning gas. Embassy of Japan led by Iwakura to depart for Boston. Josephine Mansfield sells Ave A home for 35000. General Kirkpatrick seeks warrant for Times editor Jennings on libel claim. Michael Lowry, intoxicated, throws wife from fourth story window. she dies.
Washington August 1 The print of Sumner's letter provokes wide discussion among colored Americans and in press circles. The Patriot prints it without comment while the Republican labels it a supplement to his closing session speech. Some say he has moved from the Republican camp to the enemy, arousing strong reactions. The Chronicle notes a repeating thread of hate in the letter.
A faction states it prefers Mr. Greeley to Grant in the present crisis while not fully endorsing him, trusting the Democratic majority’s judgment for better days ahead. Other items note the Portsmouth expedition plans to survey Navigator Islands, Treasury bond claim procedures, July debt reductions, Spotted Tail at Schutzenfest, silk crape duty changes, and current currency totals.
Detroit August 1 The Republican Convention nominated John J Bayley of Detroit for governor. Resolutions adopted strongly supported the Administration.
The Sumner letter stirred crowds across RaLeiGn with colored residents quietly debating its advice. It suggests Lumher’s support for Greeley, surprising many who expected support for Grant. Democrats and Liberal Republicans claim gains as telegraph reports echo the impact statewide. Both sides vow strong efforts, with high excitement and confidence in today’s election.
A large turnout of prominent Utica citizens met President Grant at Senator Conkling's residence. Governor Seymour and Governor Baird joined officials including Governor Brown of Chattanooga, who invited Grant to visit their city. Grant and family toured to New York Mills and attended a Grand Opera House reception, with hopes raised for future visits to Oswego, Rochester, and Cape Vincent.
A Fort Sully dispatch says the Yellowstone Expedition assembled at Ft. Rice to guard the Northern Pacific survey party and plans to march on the 26th. Indians are hostile and likely to attack. Cattle killed in a raid near Fort Rice, beef sold at Cheyenne Agency, and a ferry-boat raid prompted military callout. A courier will reach Fort Sully soon with latest expedition news.
The Geneva August 1 dispatch rejects a Tribune tale of a train conversation between Congressman Farnsworth and William H. Adams alleging Farnsworth spoke disrespectfully of President Grant. The letter states Farnsworth abhors the Greeley movement and supports Grant’s re election.
In Chicago an uproar grows over the missing Steiner longtime manager of the French Band concerts. He was seen driving to the depot Saturday night with a stranger who rode along. A river body was found Tuesday night and a light summer coat believed to be Steiner’s was recovered, suggesting robbery or foul play.
The low barometer in Lee will shift to night off the New England coast with threatening weather and rain from New Jersey northeastward over New England. Cooler conditions to follow over the lower lakes with northerly and westerly winds extending to Virginia. By Thursday clear in, with fair Atlantic and Gulf weather and winds veering to northeasterly over the upper lakes and Ohio and upper Mississippi valleys.
The August 1 Columbia report notes Senator Sumner's letter causing stir in Radical ranks. Bets tied to Grant waver as votes may shift in South Carolina. Conservatives in North Carolina express confidence about today’s election results.
The Rev Dr Andrews, Meridian Street M E Church, Indian ee, yesterday elected President of Indian University Greencastle vice Bishop Patterson McNutt of Illinois named mathematics professor. Wabash and Kokomo railway company articles filed Indianapolis capital $700. road from Indianapolis toward Kokomo via Somerset Wabash county Xenia Miami county Howard county about thirty miles. Directors listed. Seventy five members admitted to Trinity M E Lafayette. At St Louis crossing Columbus Allen shot John Newman dead. A child of Mike O Brien Madison nearly died from anodyne lotion mistaken for water. Trial of Scott Davis for murder of Graham at a peach paring Gibson county continued to January term. Two young men from the country fell into fountain basin at Coathouse yard Madison. boiler explosion at Grover Walters mill near Derby Perry county. engineer severely injured. Two Terre Haute boys Gould and Neal escaped freight car near Mattoon. Sophia Sely Warrick county beaten by brother. life in danger. brother held on $500 bonds.
Reports note $498,901,899 in outstanding currency. Street car troubles in Savannah are over. Agee and party sailed from Panama on the 22d for San Francisco. Senor Mariscal arrives in New York as Mexican Minister. New York longshoremen strike for higher wages. Henry Swigert injured near Wheeling after attempting to board a moving train. Spotted Tail meets with Interior in Washington. Prairie City Bank in Terre Haute robbed of $3,937 and checks. Charles Foster renominated in Ohio’s Tenth District. Garfield nominated in the Sixteenth. Connecticut’s John H. Hubbard dies at Litchfield. Raleigh dispatch warns of bloodshed on election day. Hana runnery explosion in Cleveland kills one, wounds another. Prince of Wales hosts Admiral Alden and officers. Southampton hosting tomorrow. James Sweeney fatally crushed on railroad track. Bond offerings in New York total about $4.31 million at 114.38 to 115.25. Eleventh Illinois Congressional Convention at Pittsfield nominates A C Matthews. Hartford and New Haven stockholders ratify consolidation agreement with New York & New Haven. deal now on track.
Geneva reports complete harmony in the Board of Arbitration with a speedy resolution expected in a few weeks. London notes the American fleet to be inspected at Cowes by the Prince of Wales and Princess, with Admiral Alden and officers entertained. Goodwood Stakes result lists Spendthorne first, Richmond second, Kingcraft third. Nellie Grant update is noted.
August 1 reports Henry Tyler fell from the third story of the Pennsylvania Railroad offices and died instantly. Senator Henry Wilson arrived in the city. Madeira camp meeting continues through Sunday. City police were paid for last month’s work. The steamer Sea Gull faced a wage suit for 890 dollars. A fight at Henry Rose’s Beer Hall left Barry Rosenfeldt badly beaten. A Marietta and Cincinnati railroad accident killed conductor Daniel Cahill, whose body was brought for interment.
Two boat races on Saturday afternoon on the Ohio river will run from Broadway to Dayton landing and return, about four and a half miles. In the first race Robert Smith from the city bathing boat and Charles Weeks of Fulton will row at 5 PM. The second race features John Tucker of Newport and Mann Bayliss of Covington in 34 foot shell boats. Stakes are $300 for the first race and $100 for the second.
John Henry Jones, employe at J W Guff's still house on the lower river road, fell from a fourth story window while resting during a break. He suffered a broken arm and severe internal injuries, died at his home the next morning at eight.
H B Whittlesey faced embezzlement charges in the Adams Express case. He waived examination, was bound over to Common Pleas Court in 6000 dollars, and may obtain bail. Whittlesey appeared calm, reading a daily paper, attributing the alleged act to intemperance rather than personal guilt.
Market report through 1:00 P. M. Thursday August 1 covers imports exports and quotes for butter hogs oats whisky pork and bacon with notes on cotton wheat corn and barley. It records active flour demand old wheat limits and firm mixed ear prices, lighter new wheat, and a generally quiet but firm market for several items with various price ranges and recent sales.
In Chicago on July 31 the fate of Steiner, manager of the French Band Concerts, remains unknown amid growing belief he fled with funds. Wyndham faces a heavy loss if Steiner does not appear, after earlier losses from the dramatic season. Last week’s mortality reached 276, up four from the prior week, with only two deaths due to smallpox.
In Des Moines on July 31, testimony before Judge Baugh covered the James Malburn boiler explosion near North McGregor. Witnesses Lafaber and Bradford described the vessel, steam pressure, and the crew's fate, noting 22 aboard with 16 surviving and several missing. Delegations arrive for Democratic and Liberal Republican Conventions.
Daniel Sheran and an accomplice robbed Mr May's house on Richmond near John stealing canned fruit. Sheran is to appear before Judge Carter tomorrow on a petit larceny charge.
The Commissioners awarded Harrison township bridge superstructure to William Shroyer for 267 dollars. In Whitewater township Lemon Run the bid includes superstructure 219 dollars masonry per perch 323 dollars excavation 23 cents per yard. R L Porter bid for Whitewater township near Lemon Row lists superstructure 30 dollars masonry per perch 284 dollars excavation 3 cents per yard.
Report details a boy confined by a parent in a shed near John and Liberty streets with meals thrown to him from filth. Neighbors say he must crawl to the cellar during rain, an inhuman scene prompting calls for authorities to intervene as education officials seek a new schoolhouse but are blocked by tax limits.
Reported in the papers a seven year old boy in Wisconsin allegedly lured a playmate into bushes and shot him with a weapon from his father's office. He returned home saying he had killed a rabbit. An hour later a passerby found the wounded child who survived.
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