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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1872
Page
2
The piece notes Asiatic cholera marching from the Orient via Russia toward the West, with warmth beds and frost as hoped defenses. It then reports General Kilpatrick arresting editors for libel over remarks about a society affair involving a minister and a woman, mockingly questioning his anger and public visibility.
Svamat reports Stanley's European reception from Paris to London where the Royal Geographical Society and prominent figures honor him. Critics challenge the authenticity of Livingstone letters, dubbing forged papers from the Herald, while official correspondence and Livingstone's son letters bolster Stanley's claim of discovery.
A San Francisco report claims a new Arizona site near the Chiquito headwaters of the Colorado hosts vast diamonds sapphires rubies and emeralds with deposits valued in hundreds of thousands of dollars and a 102 carat rough diamond. The tale blends fact and sensational lore from early exploration and Aztec legends.
On August 1 the new tariff act reduced duties and bonded goods were withdrawn. A throng of importers queued at the Collector’s office from dawn, and by 9 a.m. over a thousand were waiting. Gold duty receipts topped two million dollars, with major firms paying large sums. The event followed heavy July decreases and signals a strong duty intake for the month. A later note mentions the Indianapolis Agricultural, Mechanical and Horitultural Association’s third fair with $25,000 in premiums.
August observations mark Bank of England holiday in London and Liverpool with no market activity. Lieut. Dawson’s search expedition leader travels from Zanzibar toward England. U.S. politics hint at Garfield and Brown victory, while Lord Hatherly resigns over eyesight. Abyssinia conflict reported with Magdala potential fall. Board of Arbitration near completion in Geneva. France to hold Thanksgiving for loan success. Paris recess until November 11. Spanish reports denied funds abroad. Liberal victory expected in Romer election. Humorous apology in Hancock Democrat. notable bequests and farm investments by Booth family and Worrel sisters lineage.
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