22 Aug 1872
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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1872
Page
1
Telegraph report notes a meeting of rulers from Russia Germany and Austria as Belfast unrest eases and France considers a new republic. Bank loss in Baltimore reaches sixty thousand dollars while Chicago grain markets and a national science congress shape headlines. Dix touted as Republican NY governor nominee amid procedural frictions in the Mace and O Baldwin case.
Riots between Catholics and Protestants in Belfast spurred warnings of government mismanagement and calls to form vigilance committees to enforce order. By late evening the city quieted but patrols continued and several rioters were jailed awaiting trial as unrest subsides.
The August 22 report states that at the forthcoming meeting of the three emperors the agenda includes papal succession the status of the International Society the influence of Europe on peoples across nations and Poland’s present condition. The topic draws diplomatical and political interest.
Paris reports General Chanzey has signed a manifesto to French Republicans announcing a complete understanding with President Thiers on the definitive establishment of the Republic on a basis satisfactory to Republicans.
New York reports manufacturers and art representatives from several states plan to share freight costs for Vienna Exposition transport. About forty New York exhibitors seek space including Chicker ing Son Steinway Maurice printing Pullman Palace Car Co. Rail and steamship lines offer roughly a 50 percent freight reduction. Deputy Commissioners named to represent America in Vienna. Justice Knmasayuri and Tomita visit New York’s courts. Utica hosts State Republican Convention praising harmonious nominations for governor.
The article reports on Democratic and Liberal Republican nominations in New York with Dix named for Governor and Robinson for Lieutenant Governor, Tremain for Congress and Woodford withdrawing. It notes electors chosen, a meeting adjourned sine die, and plans for a Union Republican convention in Utica. It also covers stock and postal card news, weather, fever outbreaks, a boxing event collapse, and editorials on political alignment and health of Douglas.
Bank Examiner Adams reports the Third National Bank robbery loss estimated around 60 thousand dollars. A patent extension for tempering wire was discussed. A prominent Georgia visitor notes strong opposition, while Greeley is likely to win the Democratic nomination by a large margin.
In Chicago Curcaco August 22 the wheat corner calm shows tentative resume activity. Dealers estimate 1.5 to 2 million dollars in losses from the corner, while Board of Trade members denounce the conspiracies and threaten expulsion. The day also reports the first annual convention of ware managers and agents of the Republic Life Insurance Company meeting in United States Court and Banquet at Sherman House.
DusugvuE Iowa August 22 Congress of science convenes with opening prayer by Rev Young and reception planned for the evening. Session expected to last six or seven days as many papers are read with about twenty already submitted. Notable arrivals include Asa Tray Prof Morse and Profs J L Smith and Putnam. Des Moines August 22 Seventeenth Republican State Convention meets with Josiah Young nominated for Secretary of State on first ballot, Christy for Treasurer, Russell renominated for Auditor, Brown for Register of the Land Office, and Cutts for Attorney General.
Dr Hogarth declines the Detroit College presidency while Prof Winchell of the State University accepts the Syracuse College post. Indianapolis guests are welcomed by President Samison and tour Detroit sites, with a steamer Northwest excursion and banquet in the afternoon.
In Lake Forest on August 22 a two and a half year old child of Hon. C. B. Farwell died from injuries after a dead limb struck the child while walking with a nurse in a grove. The incident occurred last Sunday.
Senator Trumbull consents to address Liberal Republicans and Democrats in this city on September 4 in what promises to be among the largest meetings held here. Police Court news covers John Nietfield pleading guilty to embezzlement and receiving fifteen days on each of two counts. Pugilist John Tieman faces assault charges with potential contempt of court. judge to order sanity examination and impose up to eighteen months in the Workhouse.
Coroner Underhill held two inquests this morning. Thomas Welch died on a boarding house porch from heat. Margharetta W Carter died in Brighton House from morphine and liquor use. A Nashville Union note reports Middle Tennessee peanut crop mania, predicting 11,000,000 bushels for 1872 if no calamities occur.
Daily summary of imports and exports across commodities with prices for barley oats wheat corn rye malt whisky cotton pork lard hogs and bulk meats. Market activity described as quiet steady firm or in good demand with specific bushel and cent figures listed.
Wheat and corn futures quoted with regional price references across Milwaukee, Chicago, New York, and New Orleans. Hogs receipts and pork values noted. flour, sugar, and oil demand cited with varying conditions and limited speculative activity.
The Republican State Convention convened in Utica at 12:30 PM. Temporary chairman Mr. Carpenter of Dutchess County delivered an opening speech praising the Cincinnati and Baltimore convention names as symbols, lauding General Grant and the current Administration amid loud cheers.
An afternoon alarm from box 15 due to a fire in the smoking department of 8 B Bowen's park-house on Hunt Street between Broadway and Sycamore. Damage not over 2000 dollars, insured. Bells reportedly struck 75 though nearby residents say box 76 at Hunt and Broadway issued the alarm.
Shipping and commodity figures show wheat, corn, and pork trading in New York, Milwaukee, and New Orleans exchanges. Prices for flour, white and yellow corn, oats, hay, and lard appear with varied demand and receipts including shipments like Mary Miller and Curacao, amid steady to firmer tendencies and mixed quality notes.
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