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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1872
Page
2
Letters and political rosters spark a satire on public men
A satirical reflection notes Beau Hickman’s fall from grace and mocks open letters by Sumner Blaine Garrison Banks Dix and others about Grant Greeley and Greeley. It franks the era’s mania for epistolary rhetoric and hints at who might next join the lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumner
Greeley
Grant
Speaker
Blaine
Garrison
Gen. Banks
Gen
Dix
Banks
Dickens
George Francis
War Debts Across History and Nations
The piece argues war always drives debt and compares the United States and Britain, noting the U S pays off debts rapidly while Britain struggles. It reviews historic American wars from independence to the Civil War, highlighting escalating debts and the belief that current costs will be paid off soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Great Britain
England
America
Janary
Mexico
Texas
Side saddle vs astride riding sparked by Anne of Bohemia
An Appleton's Journal writer argues ladies should ride astride rather than side saddle. He blames Anne of Bohemia for popularizing side-saddle among noblewomen and calls her a meddlesome gypsy. The piece suggests a Turkish outfit to enable safer, forward facing riding and better control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appleton
Anne of
Bohemia
Richard II
England
Anne
Orient
Bell
Arizona Diamond Discoveries Stir Public Curiosity
The article reports on diamond discoveries in Arizona with managers keeping the locality secret. It notes Tiffany & Co testing stones in New York, some stones valued up to 5000 dollars, and a tightly controlled American cutting industry dominated by Amsterdam firms. It also mentions Senator Sprague facing serious illness and possible paralysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
New York
Great Jewelry House of Tiffany & Co
America
Amsterdam
Tiffany & Co
Boston
Republican nominations stir in First District choices
The Enquirer reports Grant faction selects Ben Eggleston and Charles Taft for the First District ticket. Taft, long critical of the Sands ring, now aligns with reformers yet remains wary of the same political circle. The piece notes past clashes over party corruption and judge appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enquirer
Ben. Eggleston
Chas. P. Taft
Benjamin
Charles P.*taft
Charles
Hamilton County
Sands-Eggleston
Taft
Taft and Eggleston Nominated for Congress in First District
The Republican convention names Charles P. Taft for the short term and Benjamin Eggleston for the long term in the First District. Taft praised as capable and son of Judge Taft. Eggleston lauded for long public service and district welfare. In Second District, Gov. Rutherford B. Hayes is chosen despite not seeking the office, seen as the most acceptable candidate for voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Fo Neten Et Young Aeeur
Richard Smith
The
Gazette
Quondam
Taft
Charles
Richard
Benjamin
Ben
Egglestons
Sandies
Ty Eneick Reeeteay
Ben. Eggleston
Congress
Mr. Dawes
Massachusetts
Charles Sumner
Eggleston
Charles P. Taft
Aaron F. Perry
Oe Report
Young
Hayes
Davis
Stevenson
Chas
P. Taft
Benjamin Eggleston
Judge Taft
Ohio
Washington
Strader
R. B. Hayes
Gov. Hayes
New Engine House Nears Completion in First Ward
Suburban news notes the First Ward engine house nearing completion under Chief Engineer Mandel Shuler. A laborer at the Butler County Democrat office injured with a broken left shoulder blade while helping lift a cylinder on the Cotterell Bab press. Delegates for the Third Congressional District arrive by train as Liberal and Democratic factions gather. Prof Goering sues the Board of Education for 750 dollars after being ousted as a teacher despite Germany teaching 40 years. Vote tallies for retention include Matthias, Dily, and Weller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mandel Shuler
Cotterell & Babcock Press
Butler County Democrat
Goering
Board of Education
Germany
Matthias
Dily
Weller
EV. Zephaniah
Meek
Chtion Observer
Catlettsburg
West Virginia
Ohio
Indiana
Central Methodist
Z Fishers
Europe
The
Star
Virginia
Kentucky
Herald Printing Company
Contra statement and city notes on resignation and parade
Henry D intends to resign and he is seen as a laughing stock for Cincinnati and Middletown. The First Ward Fire Company plans a grand parade and dedication when the new house is finished. The Waterworks pipe on Basin Street is broken again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de LaCourt
Goodman
Marks
Caldwell
Reatti
Henry D
Cincinnati
Middletown
The
Firet Ward Fire Company
Basin Street
Cumminsville School Board Advances Teachers and Plans
The Cumminsville School Board reported eighteen applicants, fifteen hired, with certificates issued to several teachers including Mary Hill and Zerelda J. Amelia P. Butler. A German teacher expansion was discussed, and a German Examiner was appointed. Accidents involved Mrs. Krouse whose buggy overturned twice with injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. N.C
Mary Hill
Lenore Haller
Zerelda J. Amelia P. Butler
Lucy A. Smith
Emma Strong
Lafayette Bloom
Ella M. Stickney
Ma Eastman
Addie la Boiteaux
Emma de Serisy
Laura Mas
Emma Eversoll
Sallie J. Cavender
Cincinnati
Kirby Road
Blue Rock Street
Miller
Hamilton Pike
Amelia P. Butler
Zuelda Martin
Krouse
Cumminsville
Convention and local incidents in Covington reported
The Covington dispatch notes the Annual Convention of the Nation at Forge with 70 delegates and 100 strangers, plus progress in a burglary case involving Henry Hartig. It covers Fat Men's Club plans for Put-in-Bay, Easter travel by John W. Stevenson, a street accident on Fourth and Garrard, an election day incident at Fifth Ward, and a barber shop altercation on Madison Street.
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Forge
United Sons of Vulcan, Boiler and Puddlers
Templars’ Hall
Scott Street
Hugh McLaughlin
Chicago
William Henry
Pittsburg
Henry Hartig
Henry Bennowitz
Kesquires Tebbs and
Jancs
Fat Men’s Club
Kenton
Campbell Counties
Covington
Col. Crockett Sayers
Edward Air
Put-in-Bay
Berry Connelly
Sam Ford
John W. Stevenson
Lakes
Virginia
William Cassiday
Budd Street
Second
Kearns
Swinney and
Hallam
A. Charles
Newport
Fourth and
Garrard
Fifth Ward
Newt
Stevens
Williams
Madison Street
Wiliams
Stevens and Williams Fight Endangers Clinton House Alley
After a preliminary bout, Stevens defeated Williams and washed in the Clinton House washroom. On reemergence in the alley Williams struck Stevens again, leading to a second bout. A large crowd gathered as both men were demoralized. Stevens was nearly blameless and both principal aggressors were arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens
Clinton House
Williams
Rector Takes Eastern Vacation leaves St Pauls in care of pro tem
Rev Foster Ely, rector of St Pauls Church, leaves for a six week Eastern vacation. Morning services continue, but no evening service until October. Rev F Elwell acts as rector pro tem during Ely's absence. Alexandria celebrated election day with drunken officials, sheriff declaring polls closed amid gaiety. Greeley campaign groups Hold first meeting at mayoral office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster Ely
St. Paul’s Church
F. Elwell
Alexandria
Greeley Campaign Club
Mayor’s Office
Notorious potato extortion eyed in Ludlow notices
A Ludlow letter to the Evening Star accuses local grocers of extorting citizens by overpriced potatoes, claiming prices from 100 to 120 dollars per bushel. The writer says potatoes were offered in Cincinnati for 50 cents per bushel by a street pedlar and asks readers to take notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LudLow
Evening Star
Cincinnati
W. G
Mauck's Herald Rinter's Manual Guide to House Painting
Complete practical guide for house and sign painting, graining, varnish and polish, paper hanging, lettering, gilding, glazing, staining, and related crafts. Published by Haney at 49 Nassau Street, New York, with enumerated techniques and materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rinters
Cree Harmonitraat
Haney
Nassau Street
N. x
EIB. In
Dew
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