24 Aug 1872
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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1872
Page
1
Telegraph dispatches report an excursion barge struck by lightning near Belfast and a generally harmonious mood in Virginia as authorities address the Postal Telegraph Bill and the controversy surrounding the Boston Coliseum. The piece also notes the Great Greeley demonstration in New York and mentions a serious illness affecting the murderer stakes.
In Geneva an elegant reception for US Government Agent Bancroft Davis and Court of Arbitration officials occurred with city officers and dignitaries present. The Court plans to conclude sittings on September 25, while early reports of a £4 million award to the United States are unconfirmed. In Belfast riot conditions ease after widespread property destruction and continued military oversight.
Death by suicide of lace importer Thomas H. Dwyer in New York after delirium tremens with two prior attempts. Royal visit by Prince Augustus and Prince Phillip to Long Branch to honor the President, with Brazilian Consul. Legal cases: Thomas Cunningham arraigned at the Tombs for forging Mississippi warrants tied to James F. Cunningham. two stolen bonds linked to St Paul & Pacific case. Pettis held for trial with Park bound to $5,000 bond. Greeley demonstration planned September 12 with 20,000 expected in Union Square. Continuous stream of crime and civic notes from New York City.
A lightning strike hit a crude oil tank at Taber and Harbert near Hestonville during the Thursday storm. Firemen replaced the open manhole, plastered the edges with clay, and smothered the flames. watchman Henry Vansant was stunned but not seriously hurt. Baldwin arrived in West Philadelphia with trainer and backers and expects a match with Mace to be arranged. Pennsylvania labor delegates at Washington Hall denounced Buckalew and endorsed Schell for governor, forming a seven member committee to draft a worker outreach address for all counties.
Washington reports the death of Hon. Thomas J. Speer a Georgia congressman at Barnesville on Monday. Internal Revenue receipts for yesterday reach 387000 with monthly estimates at 11000000 as authorities plan a postal telegraph bill ahead of Congress. The administration campaigns to gather support with prominent lawmakers swinging toward passage.
Milwaukee crowd gathers for a race between Goldsmith Maid and Lucy but both mares are unfit to trot. A match between Jay Gould and Elmo replaces the event amid claims of deceit and refunds demanded by angry spectators.
The executive committee reports liabilities for the International Musical Festival and Peace Jubilee at about 650000 with receipts 440000 leaving a deficit of 210000. A grand concert and ball is proposed for October 10 with 100000 three dollar tickets six drawn for Coliseum and appurtenances.
The barge Francis Ristori carrying about 500 Middletown excursionists was struck by lightning above Saybrook. Twenty five persons prostrated. two boys Foster and Daley and Seagrant and Cody injured. The mast split and the top hampered the craft. all aboard expected to recover. The barge reached Middletown by 10 30 p m.
English team played 22 Montreal club members in the first match at Montreal. A thunder storm delayed play. The English won the toss and ended the day with three wickets down. Grace 81 Ottaway 24 Lubbock 7 Hornby out. Extras 14.
A large meeting in the public square heard Hon. Will Cumback deliver a strong speech before about three thousand attendees. The event featured music from the Anderson and Pendleton bands.
Hon Isaac M Cook of Cheyenne writes to the Central Committee urging support for Democratic nominee Col Steele in the congressional race.
Weather forecast notes diminishing pressure and scattered rain from Missouri to Lakes Michigan and Superior while midwest and New England stay clear. A Paducah man charged with assault on his wife claimed provocation and the case was dismissed.
The river is dropping with nine feet in the channel at this location and three feet at Pittsburg, while no arrivals occurred beyond the usual packets. Prof. Henry Collins returns from the East in good spirits. The Evansville Courier notes a $10,000 bet on Grant’s presidency, with Captain Tom Ryman of the steamer Eddyville offering his boat valued at $16,000 as stake and open until October first.
Dispatch from Memphis dated August 24 reports three black ringleaders arrested but crowds rally seeking rescue. Nearby threats persist with armed blacks south of town while drums beat and forces assemble. Rip Van Winkie notes Joe Jefferson's eye recovery and return to NY company plans for September. U S Commissioners proceed after liquor license charges at Parker's Grove picnic with bail set at 500 dollars.
The Liberal Republicans Executive Committee met at Hopkins Hall and declared the Sixth Ward committeeman seat vacant. An election to fill the ward will be held next Tuesday from six to eight. Finance and Campaign Committees were discharged as joint committees with the Democrats, four and three members respectively.
Morning gathering of the Republican Executive Committee at the Grant and Wilson headquarters on Fourth Street. Gov. Noyes W H Standish Benjamin Eggleston and C P Tatt spoke. Telegrams announced Gen Logan and Senator Carpenter would address a Cincinnati ratification meeting. Committees reported but no business transacted. Special Campaign and Finance Committee met privately after the General Committee.
The Democratic Executive County Committee met at 10 this morning at Jake Augs with about 48 members present chaired by Geo. A. Peters. Plans included inviting Lyman Trumbull and Carl Schurz to speak, appointing a reception committee, reassigning committee seats, and banning cannon fire during campaign events.
Market notes show imports and exports for key items with firm to unchanged quotes. Wheat and cotton demand remained steady while whisky and sugar cured hams held firm. overall supplies described as dull with mixed demand on spring wheat and corn.
Yesterday in Memphis Tennessee the first bale of new cotton arrived with middling sales at 1 cent and receipts of 16 bales. The market remains dull overall while cattle and local incidents draw attention including a horse incident at Fifth and Kim streets and a petty larceny arrest of Thomas Scott.
A student asks why a cat turns its head in alternating directions and the teacher replies that she cannot turn both ways at once. The Journal of Commerce reflects on the death of the New York Standard and the high cost of running a first class daily paper.
A mother thirty years ago taught children to read by pairing pictures with corresponding words. She used ox as example, then guided recognition of the word in other books to form a general concept. Children later learned letters and created words linking to familiar objects.
A medical student and companions dismember a body in a cold night ride then park at a tavern. They enter for a drink leaving the wagon with the corpse. The ostler notices the suspicious figure and plans a grim prank before alerting authorities.
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