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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1872
Page
2
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The Daily Circulation of the Evening Star exceeds by over 3000 copies that of any other Afternoon newspaper in the state of Ohio.
General N P Banks issued a letter praising Horace Greeley triggering a notable demand for Banks securities. The market has responded with rapid redemptions as investors seek to liquidate or acquire shares, though redemption has kept pace with demand.
Bayard Taylor is in Berlin engaged on a work of great magnitude. He seeks to make a great man of himself, a task he may never finish. Humbolt once called him a man who has traveled far and seen little.
The text notes that the city passenger railway system, an American institution, is being introduced in European cities. It states the plan has become popular and profitable for stockholders, who have sent agents to study American construction and management with the aim to improve both.
England produces one million bushels of wheat annually enough for eleven days of bread for the population. Massachusetts yields 34 000 bushels providing breakfast and dinner but only potatoes for supper. Rhode Island's 784 bushels cover breakfast for the people. The six New England states together lack fifty million bushels per year, needing imports from other states.
Official reports list five hundred twenty six disasters to steamboats and steamships in the four years to January 1, 1872 with fourteen hundred seventy three deaths and over twenty million dollars in property loss. Inland waters accounted for 408 disasters, western rivers 339, and the lakes 69. Seven hundred thirteen lives lost. Steamboat racing, combustible cargoes, and rotten boilers cited as major death causes.
A city courting its surrounding suburbs with promises of growth and payoffs. It invites Linwood East Walnut Hills Avon dale Clifton Cumminsville and others to join its metropolitan expansion while debating who will foot the growing debts. The piece likens the city to a smiling villain in its financial pressure.
The mansard roof long popular with builders is condemned for fire risk. Wooden frames ignite easily, slate coverings crack under heat, exposing timbers to flames. Iron frames are now common to improve safety, with insurers pushing higher rates or refusals to underwrite.
Dispatches say Caldwell, Republican, defeats Merriman, Democrat, for governor by about twelve to fifteen hundred votes. Legislature expected to be Democratic by a comfortable joint-ballot majority.
Suburban News from Hamilton reports a group of Hamilton men left Cincinnati yesterday afternoon with the Terre Haute and Cincinnati railroad excursion party bound for the coal fields. The City Council members listed include Jas Giffin Clark Lane and Fred Schleif. Directors Ezra Potter Job E Owens and John M Long of the Hamilton and Harrison branch are named alongside citizens Wm Beckett Dr Falconer Wm E Brown Geo Gray M Maxwell Esquire McMea Adam Laurie and P G Berry.
Cumminsville council reviews Mr Futherleighs 103 bill for extra clerk services mainly for assessment collection. Auditing reveals discrepancies between Clerk and Treasurer books, proposes ledger system, and refers matter to Auditing Committee for explanation. Public Improvements to consult on Cobvnce center on Lick street.
Communication from H Haerline asking for assessment reduction on Dunlap street referred to Public Improvements. Leonard Graff notes on Colerain pike and Only street condition received and filed. Thirteen bids for Blue Rock street culvert led to award to Christ Beck at 350 per perch arch culvert 30c per xenes x culvert 275 per perch with sixty day completion. A single bid by John Russell for dress setting curb and filling on Spring Grove avenue was rejected and contract left open for lower bid. West Fork gravel hauling contract awarded to Phil Lorenz at 68c per perch. Council adjourned.
In Covington the city tallies show Percival vastly ahead with a citywide majority. Only one county precinct supports Scott. overall counts include Pryor leading by 1,425, with minor majorities for Butts and a bridge subscription. Several small scuffles occurred at wards, plus a fire on Bank Lick Street caused minor damage.
City results show 1 596 voters with Jones leading city totals and Rebholz Pryor threes, while Crimi nal Judge Boyd and County Treasurer races had no opposition. In the Third District M Medford defeated D Pines by a narrow margin. County returns cite McArthur Pryor Menzies scattered across towns. A courthouse yard fight and a riot on Columbia Street near the Market-house followed, sparked by two New Jersey men offering a cheap “whip anything there” deal, provoking local anger at the figures and conduct.
In Dayton Kentucky the election passed quietly. Stone and Vansant won by large majorities of 29 and 44 respectively. Stone earns the office through tireless effort and widespread support, while J Peter secured the sheriff post amid notable local popularity.
A reflection on selective listening, arguing that mastering the art of closed ears preserves happiness. The author likens deafness to a defensive tool against petty gossip and hostile remarks, noting that discreet deafness protects reputations and temper in social and domestic conflicts.
Legal notice details an application to Governor E F Noyes for pardon and release of G W Moore convicted of larceny in 1869 and sentenced to five years. Filed by Charles Kramer, with attorney names and court references, plus a second sale notice in Hamilton County for two parcels of land owned by Perry J Moore and wife, with cash terms and sale date set.
Pursuant to an order of sale from the Hamilton County Probate Court the administrator of James Brown estate will offer for sale on Wednesday August 14 1872 at 11 oclock A M in the Court-house rotunda Lots 3 and 4 in the James Terry subdivision in Green Township containing 16 10 100 acres. The property is appraised at 486 with terms one half cash and the balance in six months secured by mortgage. Henry H. George administrator and attorneys J G H Dovenass.
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