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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1872
Page
2
The Evening Star records a daily circulation over 3,000 higher than any other Ohio afternoon paper, signaling leading readership in the state.
West Virginia returns indicate Governor Jacob secures a second term and the Constitution is defeated. The Louisville Convention may nominate Charles OConnor, who would decline. Eastern papers misidentify Ohio candidates and readers are urged to recognize Milton Taylor and Ozro J. Dopps as the proper names for Congress from the First Ohio District.
The article discusses Judge Barnard's impeachment as part of a wave alongside Cardozo and McCann cases, noting public alarm at judicial corruption linked to Fisk and Gould. It argues the verdicts showed judicial independence, urges an incorrupt and above suspicion judiciary, and warns distrust could undermine government and civic order.
The piece argues against popular electing of judges, warning it invites partisan influence and corruption. It notes New York City's system and contemplates constitutional reforms to preserve judiciary independence in Ohio. It calls for public consideration of how to strengthen judicial independence and reduce political pressures.
A promotional notice for New Publications Saratoga in 1901 by Eli Perkins, with expanded letters from the New York Commercial Advertiser, plus two hundred Lumley photo-etchings, and humorous claims about improving spirits and saving friends. Also advertised is A Practical Treatise on the Law of Horses by M. D. Hanover, detailing livestock law and liabilities for stables and dealers.
A Kentucky father, anxious about his daughter's suitors, placed a music box playing Home Sweet Home at ten pm to drive away the visitors. The beaux left promptly and the intruding bike was tucked away within five minutes.
In Middletown Butler County the see gas works have been extended and a new Union Schoolhouse costing over 80 thousand dollars will open in September. A large Catholic cornerstone ceremony was held for a new church with Archbishop Purcell officiating. The event drew excursions and a grand parade but ended with a fierce thunderstorm and a minor injury when a musket discharged.
London reports railways contemplating the removal of class carriages. Phrases note pianist Rubenstein traveling to America and a Niger steamship return to Plymouth with a broken shaft. Garde Republique band hosted a Havre concert for Alsatians and other dispatches cover elections in Spain and diplomatic events across Europe.
Senator Morton canvasses Indiana with stops in Newcastle and Richmond. Governor Baker appoints Hon. EK Perkins to Marion Superior Court. Alexander Crowe, a Scot, is shot dead in Indianapolis by Conrad Drisker who claims self defense. A £1000 draft and $400 found on the victim. Terre Haute & Southern railroad contract awarded to Darius C. Jackson. Fort Wayne burglar captured after assault on officers and escape attempt.
A reader in Urbana explains a method to green pickles using boiling salt water and vinegar over several days. The process avoids dangerous methods and results in a dark green color. The letter praises the Evening Star and its cheerful home guidance.
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