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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1872
Page
1
A New York dispatch reports republicans in the city rejoicing over North Carolina election prospects. Greeley support grows as party leaders and bettors at Manhattan clubs discuss expected gains amid full turnout.
The Times libel case goes before a Grand Jury with Kilpatrick’s complaint and testimony. Spotted Tail chiefs visit Indian Commons. North Carolina results favor Conservatives 31 Senators to 19, with 66 Conservative seats in the House and a Conservative majority on joint ballot. The Tribune calls Merriman’s win honest and predicts a strong statewide turnout. The Times deems the Democratic defeat disastrous.
Reports from Mississippi and Alabama describe army worm outbreaks in cotton with second and soon third generations. The pest threatens leaf loss and halted bolt growth, currently confined to some localities but spreading rapidly. Treasury balances show coins rising and currency falling, while customs receipts recap major cities. Grant declines Chattanooga visit but signals a cabinet meeting. Colonel Mosby duel rumors lack confirmation. Creswell returns to post as duties resume.
In New Orleans on August 7 Charles F Brander a 60 year old Frenchman died by suicide due to cancer. The article also reports on a divorce case Holbrook Bronson with judge and lawyers noting rulings and a Liberal Convention where speakers including J Stella Martin urged unity between white and black residents and attacked the Custom-house party while endorsing the Liberals.
Chicago reports rumors that missing Steiner the manager of the French Band concerts may be in the city, though this is regarded as untenable. Mortality rose to 322 last week due to heat, while grain owners and Mr. Hugh Mahen meet to plan recovery for 150 650 bushels of No 2 corn and 29 000 to 41 000 bushels of oats burned in Iowa elevator ruins with 269 000 bushels of receipts in circulation and funds to settle.
Indiana August 7 Terre Haute first division opened to Vincennes with a celebratory excursion and banquet at Middleburg. About three thousand attendees heard speeches from Prof. J W Foster General Alfred Pleasonton ex Gov Fletcher B W Hanna John Hough Judge Carter and Mr Lee. The line reaches Clay county coal fields and coal mines are being opened at the terminus for onward shipments westward.
Horace Greeley and party arrived at Silver Springs on August 7 and were greeted by large crowds. He mingled with spectators, signed autographs, and declined to speak. In the afternoon he traveled to Providence as a guest of Hon. Thos. Davis.
A Dallas special dispatch reports a United States mail coach upset near McKinney injuring three passengers Dr. Thorn of Georgia going to Houston Mr King of Sherman and a Mr from Waco. The Radical convention of the Third Congressional district met at Houston and nominated A J Evans with conference committees in session overnight but no result announced.
A White House dispatch from Raleigh reports North Carolina voters elected the full Republican State ticket by margins from 1,500 to 2,000. The telegram is dated August 7 and signed by Thomas Settle.
Lorentz Woerner was appointed administrator of the estate of Maria Eva Demand. Personal property valued at $1,300. The Races To-morrow at Exposition Park will feature top sport with special trains planned to convey spectators. John George Double, longtime Cincinnati resident and former station-house keeper and police officer, died at 90 and was buried with pioneer honors as the oldest member of the German Pioneer Association.
Judge Avery heard concluding argument in Common Pleas in Cincinnati. The City Solicitor sues the City of Cincinnati and the Cincinnati Hospital Trustees to enjoin a contract with the United States to provide Marines medical care at 350 dollars per week. Decision announced for Friday next.
The body of Henry Halleck of 123 Gold Street was found at Coenties Street after leaving home two months ago. He had cashed a 500 pound India draft and was identified by a photo in his pocket. Believed robbed and drowned. coroner to investigate.
Reports show Flour demand firm with 1 706 bushels old stock in demand. Wheat prices steady and unsettled, Corn quiet at 45c, Oats unchanged, Whisky strong at 9c, Cotton firm with middlings 204c. Pork inactive, Bulk Meats active, Bacon in demand, Hogs fair at 465.5. Sales list includes various lots of flour, wheat, corn, whisky, and meats with specific quantities and prices.
In Arthurs street and St. Johns ward disturbances flare after Monday’s election. Three brothers are badly beaten, shots fired, and several wounded as armed groups patrol the streets. The Grand Trunk building at Port Lewis reportedly destroyed by fire and a man named Goodle killed with three others wounded.
August 7 Boston reports the Japanese Embassy left aboard the steamer Olympic bound for Liverpool. A tug with city officials and Board of Trade accompanied them to the lower light where cheers arose as they parted. The National Educational Association opened its twelfth annual meeting for a three day session, with $2,000 set aside to entertain delegates.
A. H. Fuller's plaster factory and grist mill in Farmington caught fire in the engine room Monday night and was totally consumed. Loss estimated at twenty thousand dollars with about six thousand dollars covered by insurance.
A blaze in Martin's planing mill near the railroad station in Portsmouth yesterday afternoon caused about ten thousand five hundred dollars in losses. The Martin estate suffered six thousand dollars, Mason and Poindexter's saw mill five thousand, and other owners four thousand, with most properties insured.
Probable continued rain with southwest winds over the upper lakes tonight and eastward to the lower lakes on Wednesday. Clearing with north and west winds in the Northwest and Upper Mississippi, turning southwest with clouds from Ohio to New York and northeast to New England. Partly cloudy South Atlantic with occasional showers, and northerly to easterly winds with party cloudy Gulf region.
Telegraph reports steady government bonds and active trading. Sterling exchange remains 109. Gold price stands at 164 and a half per one hundred. Liverpool markets show Winter wheat at 11 9 1, Milwaukee at 10 101, and various commodity quotes for bacon lard and related items.
Proceedings detail credentials report lone contested ward and resolutions. Ballot results name Hornberger for County. Standish for Probate Judge. Musekamp for Coroner. Ampt for Prosecuting Attorney after an error required a third ballot. closing anecdote from Georgia with a sorrowful hat crape story.
A reader notes traditional anniversary gifts assigned to specific year milestones. Examples include 3rd Sugar, 60th Vinegar, 1st Linen, 5th Wood, 10th Tin, 15th Crystal, 2nd China, 26th Silver, 30th Cotton, 35th Linen, 40th Woolen, 45th Silk, 50th Golden, and 75th Diamond.
The text suggests choosing a comfortable sleep posture. It notes light eaters or those who stay awake after meals can sleep any position, while those prone to obesity or late dinners should favor the right side to aid heart action and stomach movement through the pyloric orifice.
Debenham Storr & Sons offered a lavish collection from Western Australia and South Africa at Garaway's Change Alley sale. Buyers attended in force as top lots ranged from a magnificent single stone ring to a five stone brilliant star necklace and a large diamond collet necklace, with prices well above recent sales.
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