Evening Star Cincinnati Newsflash Aug 20
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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1872
Page
4
Riverside Brevities Show Auctions Deal and Local Happenings
Twenty five lots were sold by the Riverside Land Association at a forty two percent premium. Dixon's Blackberry Carminative advertised as a remedy for summer complaints. Peter Morehan, a disreputable reporter, jailed for disorderly conduct. Dick Bowler found sunstruck and critically ill after clinging to a Fourth street fence. Z Getchell & Co welcomed a cane gift from its employer Markland at the office. The Oriole Glee Club plans a social and two concerts at Hunt's Grove with a best lady and gentleman waltzer prizes. Bernhart Bellman, hospitalized after a whisky incident, recovered and left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Land Association
Peter Morehan
Ninth-street
Dick Bowler
Fourth Street
Oriole Glee Club
Hunt’s Grove
Fire at Gordon works and inquest on illegitimate child
Fire alarms from box 28 destroyed frame sheds at J. M. Gordon chemical works corner Fifth and Culvert streets. loss about 600 dollars, insured, fifth fire at these works. Coroner Underhill held an inquest on Richard Niepage who died of cholera infantum at Vine street. father Christian Reish. Accidents report injuries and a fatal canal boat collision. Exposition items describe engines arriving and building readiness at Power Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Gordon
Underhill
Richard Niepage
Vine Street
Christian Reish
Collision on I C L Railroad Injures Officers and Delays Trains
A Rogers Locomotive Works engine on a trial run hit a westbound freight near Southside and Andersons ferry. The collision caused a broken tender, lost steam, and injuries to Mr King and a visiting gentleman with a leg fracture. The Rogers crew disappeared after jumping clear as officials investigated the five to six hour delay to evening trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers Locomotive Works
North Bend
King
Southside
Anderson's Ferry
Courvé
Barrenger, Patterson
Grifiths
Allen, Roever
Councilmen Pass Sewer Relief and Public Landing Resolution
The Board of Councilmen met and approved freeing A E Waters and others on Longworth Street from sewerage assessments and granted free use of the Public Landing for the floating bath house. The session also adopted traffic and street improvements, debated rail use on Route No 9, and passed an ordinance condemning property to widen Broadway from Hunt to Woodward streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Councilmen
A. E. Waters
Longworth Street
Park Street
Thir and
Mill Streets
John Sebastian
Mulberry Street
Pearl and
Vine Streets
Third Street
Pike and
Lawrence Streets
Perry Street
Central Avenue
Woolley
Board of Park Commissioners
Eden Park
R. M. Shoemaker
Springfield
Put
A. D. Bullock
John Street
Patterson
Coleman Streets
Col. Jones
Deer Creek Valley
Gilbert Avenue
Hunt Street
Court Street
Montgomery Road
Hipp
McCaffery
Ratterman
Mehagh
Board of City Improvements
McHugh
Elm
Broadway
Hunt
Woodward Streets
Board of Control Approves Plan for Witness Fees Payment
The Board of Control met with all members present except Mr. Longworth and approved paying witness fees on clerk of peace court orders. Audiator Yeatman offered no opposition, proposing written guidance for future concurrence. County Engineer General Ammen’s resignation was refused, and auditors were authorized to set janitors at $12 weekly and messengers at $5 weekly until the next meeting. M. W. Myers will be paid $12 per week as janitor under this ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Control
Longworth
Peace Court
Yeatman
Ammen
M. W. Myers
Probate Court Notices In August Estate Administrations
On Monday August 19 Louis Fischer was named administrator of the estate of Cornelius Buschoele with personal property listed at 1000 and real estate at 3310. On Tuesday August 20 Fredericka Keller was named administratrix of John Keller’s estate with personal property 500. Catherine Schwener was named administratrix of John Henry Schwener’s estate with personal property 860.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Fischer
Cornelius Buschoele
Fredericka Keller
John Keller
Catherine Schwener
John Henry Schwener
Walnut Street House Robbery Report
Five o clock this morning detectives nabbed a hotel thief at Walnut Street House after guard dogs sealed exits. The man identified as R. Knowles, listed in the hotel, resisted and was knocked down before arrest at Ninth Street Station. A gold and silver watch and about $60 belonging to Dr Fors and M Uhrig were found on him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut-street House
Hutly
R. Knowles
Dr. Fors
M. Uhrig Knowles
Ninth-street
Board of Education Meets in Quorum of Twenty Three
The Board of Education met with twenty three members present after roll. Absentees and leaves of absence were noted for several members including Mr Tilden Mr Myer and Mr Miller while Dr Brown and Mr Long requested time off for personal reasons and sickness. A verbal report on appropriations described limits on library and salary funds with an amendment proposal to adjust the general fund allocation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Goss
Wm. Tilden
J. Douglas
Mr. Tilden
Mr. Myer
Dr. Brown
Mr. Long
Cushing
Merrill
Pruts
Giccanion
Tabbs Gross Speaks in Covington
Tabbs Gross the colored Greeley orator spoke in Covington last night to a large audience drawn by curiosity to see Gross and to vindicate free speech. Police detail maintained order as a peaceful meeting passed without disturbance. A day plan urged colored citizens to assemble for a mass meeting to defend free expression despite opposition from some factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabbs Gross
Covington
Greeley
Gross
Mr. Gross
Peter H. Clark
Thomas E. Knox
George Peterson
Wallace Shelton
Jesse Collins
J. Magee
Samuel Lewis
R. A. Johnson
Gabriel Strange
Harvey Young
William H. Harrison
Levin Brown
R. Hatch
W. Buckner
T. N.C. Liverpool
Thomas
Ball
Alexander Thomas
John H. Corbin
Charles W. Belle
River News and Steamship Notes
The river is clear and hot with a rising trend that will stabilize today. Pittsburg shows a stand in the channel at three feet. a small coal run will flow with the freshet. No arrivals or departures beyond regular packets. Captain Flateau claims a wheel modification increases boat speed by about one mph. Captain R. H. Martin, veteran Texas steamboatman, died Monday in Marshall, leaving a wife and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Flateau
Katie
Cannon
Robin
R. H. Martin
Texas
New Orleans
Shreveport
Jefferson
Marshall
Political fervor stirs Wayne county at big local meetings
In Richmond Maryland area, Republicans held a large mass meeting at Centerville while Liberals and Democrats met locally. Orator C. M. Clay spoke as enthusiasm surged unseen since the rebellion era. A near record Camp meeting attracted an enormous crowd amid a sunny weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Wayne
Centerville
C. M.clay
Wayne County
Man Arrested for Shoe Theft in Newport
Michael Lynch was arrested by Officer Martin on a charge of stealing a pair of shoes from Rees Brothers at York and Madison streets. The mayor fined him ten dollars and costs, and he was committed for payment. Mathew Bluett, injured in an altercation near Licking bridge, remains in precarious condition at his Columbia street home. his wife sought a warrant for re-arrest of Gale, but the mayor declined action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Lynch
Martin
Rees Brothers
York
Madison Streets
Mathew Bluett
Gale
Licking Bridge
Columbia Street
Greeley orator Tabbs Gross speaks at Cincinnati meeting
Judge Boyd conducts term at Independence this week. A guard company forms Thursday at the U S Court room. A theft case ends with Mary Schubert fined and Schneider discharged. Tabbs Gross, colored orator, addresses 1500 to 2000 at Seventh Street market, praising Horace Greeley and Lincoln era Emancipation Proclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd
Yg Court
Independence
Grant Guards
United States Court Room
A. P. Rose
Pike Street
Esquire Duvernick
Schneider
Mary Schubert
Tabbs Gross
Burbridge
W. G. Terrell
T. Jeff Phelps
W. 8
Rankin
Lincoln
Gross
Magee
Louisiana
General Burbridge
Major Pratt
Greeley Brown
Market items mix dull but steady on many staples
A late index of commodities shows dull trading across cotton yarns, coffee, coal, and provisions with prices mostly unchanged. Dairy and eggs weaken slightly while oils and meats stay near current levels as buyers await clearer demand signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havobad
Ake
Heit
Raymond
Guy’ Teattes Co Ginnel
Omand
F. R
Kentucky
Ryre
Western Flint
Sonnel
New Orleans
Carolina
Rangoon
Patna
OES Inne Mar
Finn
Porto Rico
Demerara
Turk’s Island
Clover
Timothy
Ohio
New Mason Co
Brown and
Clermont Counties
Hyson
Pune
Markets by Telegraph August 2 New York
Market quotes and exchange rates observed in New York as of early morning, including sterling and other currencies, with fluctuations noted in the telegraph transmission. Institutions and traders monitor these movements for investment and trade decisions.
Notre Dame Offers German English and French Courses
An advertisement notes Notre Dame University near South Bend Indiana begins classes on the first Tuesday of September. It highlights its Catholic affiliation a broad curriculum including German English French and law medical and commercial departments and a primary and junior department. Brother Emmanuel 8 C of Notre Dame is in town at St Joseph's Academy ready to advise parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Notre Dame
United States
South Bend
Indiana
Lake Shore
Cincinnati
First Social Picnic at Hunt's Grove August 21 1872
The Banesday event at Hunt's Grove features ticket outlets across city including Robert Clarke & Co. and J Holbrook. The I. and C. Depot train departs Plum Street at 7 45 am with prizes for walks and a silver prize for best couple, dinner and refreshments provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt’s Grove
Banesday
Robert Clarke & Co
Fourth St
J. Holbrook
Chas
King Merriam’s.drug Store
N. E. Cor
Main
J. Kirker & Bro
E. Fifth St
Thomas Lytle
S. W. Cor
Vine
Fifth Sts
the Grove
Oriole Glee Club
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Z. Getchell & Co
Z. Getchell
Markland
Mr. Getchell
Bernhart Bellman
Eighth and
Cutter Streets
Peter Schaeffer
Main Street
Benj. Ruh
Muddy Creek
Mr. Ruth
Albany Sheet Iron Works
New York
Hartropes
Probate Court
River News
Suburban News
Richmond, MD
Newport
Daily Market Review
Office OF the Evening Star
Telegraph
Ees
Sterling Exig
Charleston
Kapawha Valley
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
West Virginia
Baltimore
Wilson Bros
Pike’s Opera House
Cincinnatiabash Avenue
Kennedy
Shayne
Beeler & Curry’s
West Fourth St
F. E. Safre & CO
Fahnestock’s
Colton’s
Fahnestock
Anlim
Volunteer Firemen’s Life Association
Old
Vine and
Sixth Streets
Albert Papdack
Sec
GEO. W. Nefp
Ag’t
St. Cincinnati
New York Gallery
W. R
Warfield
Ieee New York
Fifth Street
Lachman
Seventh St
Urbana
Parton
Horace Greeley
James Parton
National
O. Jy
Teese
H. Shrive
West Third Street
RSALE
West Mills
James K. Harin
Sixth Street
Upper Main Street
Ripley
J. B. Thomas
James P. McNamara & CO
S. E. Cor
Walnut Streets
Grand, Trunk Railway
Detroit
Montreal
Kingston
Quebec
Portland
Gorham
Boston
Portto Boston
WY. T. R
Prescott
Ogdensburgh
St. al- Ray White River Junction
Concord
Nashua
St. Albans
Burlington
Bellows Falls
Fitchburg
Rowte
Vt. Central
St. Johns
Central
Toronto
Vermont Central
Ogdensburg
G.T. R
Pacific Mail
Pacific Railroad
Paragon
Elm Street
Prisc. H. Collins
AmTh
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