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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1872
Page
1
A telegraph report transmitted to the Daily Evening Star from the American Presse Association outlines a concise update. The piece captures a brief event, noting key names and places as reported through telegraph channels of the era.
Illinois MaToon dispatch reports Ruddy Hinkle Co planing mills burned this morning. Machinery tools and lumber destroyed. Value about 10000 dollars with no insurance. Louisville note says Grand Duke Alixis reception was poor. The duke heads to a theater tonight and then to Manmou Cave then southward. steamer believed frozen, may rail instead.
In Whitehall New Jersey residents and church officials clash over burial of George Botts. A compromise allows the grave opened for interment with a partial funeral sermon for Botts’s body. Fears of disturbance persist as threats to move the coffin loom.
Chicago Alderman Montgomery, found guilty of bribery, failed to gain bail and was jailed pending two more indictments. Alderman Busse faced trial amid accusations of seeking money in a city sale. Another tour of the court adjourned after Busse’s trial. An accident on Kinzie Street left Joshua Nulton missing a leg after a locomotive wheel crushed his wooden limb. The doctor admitted limited chance of recovery.
The Illinois House discussed a Massac delegate's resolution praising President Lincoln his governor and Sheridan for aid during and after a Chicago catastrophe. A substitute thanked all donors to the sufferers and debate lingered long before postponing the measure tonight without action.
Markets by telegraph report wheat higher at 123% to 124 cents, corn weaker around 0 cents, oats dull near 82 to 82.5, rye firm, barley ease, high wines dull, dressed hogs 50 dollars, live hogs down 10 cents. Consols and bonds listed, Liverpool cotton steady with 25,000 bales traded, middling uplands 113 pence per pound.
Rumor says Captain Jnc A William son owner of the Newport ferry has offered 60000 for exclusive use of bridge footways for fifteen years. Henry A Schriver named as date for City Council President and a strong bid against current Cummings. Chancellor Doniphan to rule tomorrow on Bishop Toebbe suit against Louisville and Cincinnati Railroad. Mayor's salary increase request from 600 to 1000 yearly likely to fail.
Judge Hagans delivers a lengthy address at Thoms Hall urging the Ohio convention to recognize God in the constitution and arguing the state must educate citizens morally. A remonstrance by Abbott is filed challenging the move and emphasizing religious influence in government.
Washington reports indicate Senator Kellogg introduced a bill to raise letter carrier pay to 1200 dollars a year, referred to the Postoffice Committee. The House Ways and Means resolution on the syndicate drew support from Mr. Mayard, while discussions continued on the Cuba fisheries clause and civil service salaries for clerks with slow progress threatening late-session action.
Three convicted aldermen Glade Montgomery and Busse spent last night in a common cell. Busse was committed yesterday after Bailey was acquitted. Montgomery faces a second indictment trial today under the statute, likely penitentiary risk. A new trial motion was entered for Busse.
The New York Board of Audit convened to address approximately eight million dollars in outstanding city claims. Comptroller Green announced that the Board will serve as the Board of Apportionment through May first and will decide on all pre January 1, 197 . It will arrange funding for city and county government operations.
The Grand Duke received a note from Pacific & Atlantis Telegraph Co granting free use of telegraph lines during his American visit. He attended Cinderella at the Opera House with Sargent's troupe, appeared pleased, and planned a two day stay at Mammoth Cave before continuing to Memphis.
The session began with a prayer by Rev. Mr. Murch of New Concord Ohio. Executive Committee report urged finances, a collection was taken for the Treasurer. At press time Prof Taylor Lewis was delivering an address.
Reports from London show three thousand pounds raised for the Livingston expedition. A Paris dispatch notes Thiers and Rothschild discussing German evacuation of France. Madrid reports eight thousand ships sailing to Cuba from Cadiz. France debates withdrawal from the Anglo French treaty. Barcelona cites strict measures to curb unrest as troops fire on rioters. London commentary anticipates Geneva Conference results and potential disagreements over direct damages.
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