26 Aug 1872
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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1872
Page
1
Report notes D. H. Bal at 168 West Fourth Street presenting a 14 stop Es tey eee ed two octa rece for a special order. Decker Bros. and Chickering Grand pianos referenced.
Telegraphic dispatches suggest a rumored move of the pope to France amid broader European political chatter. The report notes quiet progress in Spanish elections and presents latest cotton statistics, with mention of the American Institute Fair and Chas. O'Connor at the Louisville Convention. A fugitive named Steiner is reported as arrested, a destructive fire occurs at Champaign Illinois, and astronomers announce a newly discovered planet.
Admiral Alden and the U S squadron have arrived in Bremen. In Madrid the Cortes election proceeds quietly with Carlists abstaining. Early returns not yet received but general indications point to a large government majority.
London reports Johnstone the famed swimmer attempted a Dover to Calais channel crossing of about 26 miles. After seven miles his legs grew numb from cold and cramp threatened. a supporting boat picked him up.
In New York the previous evening a crowd attacked two Jersey City police officers in Patrick Roch's saloon at Morgan and Henderson streets. Four suspects were arrested, including Patrick Roch and James Jourdan, as Hugh J. Mulaney escaped. The officers were wounded and the assailants locked up for examination.
In mid July the Chicago concerts proceeds of 20000 dollars were absconded by Steiner. Garnier tracks a possible suspect in Troy. A Weehawken prize fight ends with Murphy the victor and possible fatal wounds. A new asteroid is sighted near Clinton New York. Street feuds in Geneva and Swamp gang violence continue with police struggling to restore order. The Court of Arbitration nears a final ruling on England's liability for rebel cruisers and damages to American whaling ships.
Washington reports show U S cotton exports to Great Britain climbed to 6 359 504 hundred weight in 1870 and 9 223 910 in 1871, increasing by 2 878 865. The surge places the U S near its 1860 peak as Britain’s supplier, surpassing India and reducing competition from other nations like Turkey in recent years.
A Saturday evening blaze in Champaign swept through the steam flouring mill on Main Street adjoining the Illinois Central railroad, spreading to an elevator, grain shed, an agricultural implement warehouse, and a row of six two story buildings. Loss pegged near 100000 with mill and elevator at 40000 and warehouse at 20000.
In Chicago creditors of J. B. Lyon & Co met as Lyon known as four-fingered Jack claimed claims on outstanding contracts could total 80 000 under board trade rules. A commissioner was appointed to audit the firm and report later. Also reported are the death of Mrs. Clayton injured by a runaway team and the suicide of an insane man who shot at Fred Weston in a streetcar.
In Memphis Texas August 26 the temperature hit 103 from 10 AM to 5 PM. Two sunstroke deaths reported and three more not expected to recover. No riot at Colliersville. area reported quiet.
Clear weather will prevail over the Southern states east of the Mississippi with light to fresh winds. Areas of clouds and rain are expected in the eastern and southern Middle States and New England tonight. Winds veer to the west with clearing over the South by Monday morning and over New England Monday afternoon. Telegraph reports pending from lakes, Southern States, and Northwest.
A report notes the death of Isaiah Dickey a prominent Pittsburg merchant on Saturday. Other items include Horace Greeley's speech at a Jones Woods printers picnic and a Champaign Illinois fire causing about one hundred thousand dollars in losses.
Yesterday's heat peaked in many places at 104 degrees while the river fell to over eight feet here and only two at Pittsburg. Packets ran on schedule. business remained fair as preparations for the Exposition draw interest. The Chattanooga Times reports Captain Glover's new boat, the J T Wilder, built by H C Murray at Kingston, will launch in five to six weeks. It will draw about fourteen inches, carry ~20 tons, and match the Last Chance in size with a 142 by 323 foot keel, 3 10 feet depth, and a 120 by 30 foot boiler deck, to serve in the iron trade under Capt. Lover’s contract.
Somerville New York August 24 The United States bonded warehouse No 8 Washington street burned this morning after an oil lamp explosion at 11 A M The loss is expected to be heavy No. of arrests yesterday across many charges including grand larceny disorderly conduct petty larceny and more Twenty seven people were taken in for safekeeping and five lost children were found.
Catherine Meyer named administratrix of George Meyer estate with four thousand dollars. Elizabeth Schulte named administratrix of Gerhard Schulte estate with one thousand dollars. In B and C R R v Richardson et al the court overruled a demurrer and required the petition to be made definite showing use for side tracks and depots.
Michael Kehoe and Ann fined five dollars each for a quarrel and fight with costs. Patrick Corbett fined fifteen dollars for drunkenness, throwing rocks, and resisting an officer. Barney Wiest fined ten dollars for assaulting a watchman over sixty cents. Several other cases include a sock theft continued, a brick assault fined ten dollars, and fights leading to trials and hospital care.
The seventh annual session convened this morning under Mr John Hancock with a opening address by the Superintendent. Prof J W Dickinson gave an important lecture on Methods of Teaching focusing on term definitions and relations. Prof W N Heilmann spoke on Method of Development and was applauded. Drawing and music filled the program. Tomorrow Prof Orton will speak in expected splendid style.
The report covers imports and exports of leading articles, flour and wheat markets, cotton prices, and bulk meat values. It lists sales of flour, corn, oats, malt, whisky, and dairy products, with prices and quantities, plus shelf notes on cattle, lard, and hams.
Reports from Rome dated August 24 claim the pope plans to leave Rome and Europe and may accept President Thiers offer of asylum in France. He allegedly sent valuables to Marseilles for future residence and intends to follow soon in person.
Dispatches from Drogheda report a plot to kill Protestants on St Bartholomew's day. Authorities hold full details and plan to arrest the principal. excitement is high and troops will be deployed across the city to prevent disturbances.
Madrid reports government information on secret Carlist movements led by Don Carlos in Switzerland. Fresh Carlist activity is said to be revived in Catalonia and Biscay, with agents actively preparing new agitation. The government vows to use stringent measures to quell future insurrection.
The straight-out Democrats of New Jersey convene in Trenton to nominate an Electoral ticket and appoint nine electors for the National Democratic Convention. Samuel Bayard Chauncey Burr and Benjamin C. Potts arrive to attend the meeting at Temple Hall after posters call for 12 o'clock assembly.
On Sabbath the 28th Rev H H Wells the Evanglist will preach at Poplar Street Church 11 A M and administer communion at the close of morning service. He will hold a farewell outdoor service in Horn Street near the B and C railroad shops at P M.
Probate actions admit Maria Bruce and Charlotte Wright wills. Mary J. Buchanan and Elizabeth Paff named administrators with estates of different values. A Peruvian journal calls Agassiz the Columbus of science. A Virginian fish lure with nitro glycerine stuns eighty six fish. A Kansas farmer amputates a toe, then reattaches it with wax and resumes work.
Commodities and futures show mixed moves with gold at 113 1 2, flour steady, corn steady, pork and lard firm in New York trading amid subdued sugar demand. Milwaukee and Chicago report firm wheat and corn prices, hogs down from morning, and higher late session rates for September contract.
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