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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1872
Page
1
A sprawling news digest recalls a disastrous fire in Chicago and surrounding events. It reports railroad, insurance and court-house condemnations, a severed labor scene, ministerial appointments, and vast grain and lumber trade figures amid the nation’s unsettled postwar economy.
The dispatch covers barometric forecasts across the Ohio valley to the Gulf, naval appointments and court martial for Captain Stevens, and nominations for customs and infantry posts. It notes tobacco tax deliberations, Senate health of Senator Garrett Davis, and official responses on indirect damages in the Alabama claims.
Mary Jane Broadway a 17 year old colored girl lies insensible at her father's house after fainting on the mourners bench at a Colored M E Church revival in Springfield. She has not eaten and remains unconscious. Meanwhile state politics show Liberal Republican forces forming with a convention in Cincinnati and a Republicans caucus planned to set a State Convention date.
In Cambridge City Indiana a fire at J. W. Smalley grocer consumed the building and contents. Total loss estimated at 12000 dollars with 4000 dollars insured. Richmond officials notes show initial alarm and later containment with no aid needed from local departments.
California San Francisco February 7 report shows ongoing excitement in mining shares with prices for Savage 910 Gould and Curry 260 Hale and Norcross 310 Jacket 90 Raymond and Kelly 139 Imperial 118 and more under increased sales as prices advance.
A fire last evening swept a large stone warehouse used by Bakeree to machinery in St Paul causing damage to machinery and stock estimated at five thousand dollars. Authorities investigate the blaze as a possible accident.
The New York papers debate the England American arbitration amid Gladstone remarks. The Times mocks war talk while Tribune and World seek peace or careful restraint. Cotton sales set a record, and trials in New York politics, finance, and governance unfold as smallpox declines and a bank fails to lose its charge.
Coroner's jury in Brooklyn finds Prof Panorma died of injuries inflicted by parties unknown. Jury severely censures druggist Mr Martin for not aiding the injured man after the attack.
London February 7 leading journals discuss the Government stance on indirect claims presented to the Geneva Court by the United States. The press unanimously praises the Government and the British public’s fierce spirit against the claims. Officials' correspondence is awaited with great anxiety.
An extra 2000 troops departed Madrid today to reinforce Spanish forces operating in Cuba. The move expands the column sent to the island as tensions rise in the Caribbean theater.
MEMPHIS February 7 A Monday incident saw a train fired upon at McKenzie along the Louisville road by roughs who were driven into the woods, with one wounded. Arkansas Radical faction politicians passed through for Little Rock after testifying in Washington. Mardi Gras celebrations loom with grand plans and rail excursions.
Fire destroyed the large Howe & Coates carriage factory in Mount Pleasant Iowa with losses of about 10000 dollars and 6000 dollars insured. W H Cruger vice president of Terre Haute and Wabash railroad is in critical condition after a broken rail caused a train derailment near Smithfield. Edgar pump repairer is badly burned and may not recover.
Baltimore February 7 Archbishop Martin John Spalding died at 5 p.m. after a five week struggle with bronchitis. He was sixty two, a member of the last Ecumenical Council at Rome, and took an active part in its deliberations.
Dorsoir February 7 three distinct earthquake shocks were plainly felt shortly after 8 this morning. The tremors caused slight ground quaking and a rumbling noise, lasting ten seconds. Each sound seemed to travel from the northeast.
Prices across markets show light demand for bagging fir m and cotton steady upward in Louisville. New York notes weak cotton with futures volumes and varying spot quotes. London markets firm on Consols and Erie shares.
A compilation of real estate transfers including Charles Rvars to Edward Goodwin for lot 85 and adjacent parcels in Connerville, Elizabeth Newman to Wm. Davis on Clinton street, Wm. Gibson to Concordia Club leasehold on Central and Court, Abraham Palmer to W S Scarborough land near Walnut Hills, Scarborough and Farmay transfer on same parcel, William Stum to John Lampe on Main street, Charles Andrews to Adolphus Smith in township section 30, administrator of A C Riddle to Andrew Flicker on Brown street, Betsey G Ingersoll to Whitewater School Board on Mill street, Miamitown, m Patton to Patrick Patton on Kossuth street, and George Fox parcels on Walnut Hills.
United States Circuit Court presided by Judge Swin g grants a perpetual injunction against Henry Levi William Carey and John Pollette over roller skates infringing James L. Plimpton reissue patent. Case names include James C. McFerran versus W J Porter with noted counsel Bramlette Cox Bush and Burnett.
February 7 report from St Louis lists victims including Joseph Triessen and Mrs Reuben Rains among the dead and many injured. Names cited include Carl Tossad August Manb M Connor Frank Bugbee Mena Bugbee Franklin Groves Reuben Rains Isaac Barnhhardt with injuries. Wounded were taken to Brighton. Death toll expected to reach twenty or more.
Memphis on February 7 reports the Ducal party was escorted from the hotel to the steamer at 6 AM and departed for New Orleans half an hour later. Banks and bluffs, as well as the levee, were crowded to witness the departure of the distinguished guest. W. L. Vance and family, F. S. Davis, and others from the city and several Louisville guests accompanied the Duke as guests to New Orleans.
In the Senate last night a measure extended tax collection time and other bills secured accurate crop reports with statewide dissemination. A joint resolution limited printing to general laws. A bill authorized the Governor to hire counsel in the Chicasaw school fund robbery case. Governor Alcorn's finances face scrutiny over scrip from donated land and $80,000 proceeds. a treasury inquiry found no money or bonds deposited.
Added river news lists arriving and departing vessels with freight totals and weather notes. Channel depth figures from Ohio River high tide records 1859 to 1870 are cited, with dates and depths.
Market roundups report cotton firm in New Orleans Mobile Savannah Charleston and Galveston with middling quotes around 22 to 24 cents. Grain and livestock show dull activity with cattle and sheep selling slowly and prices down from last week. Wheat oats and corn quoted with modest shifts, pork lard and tallow noted with variable demand.
A city musician named Crowe was invited by three young men to a suburban party. He boarded a light wagon, was driven out of the city, and then assaulted by two masked men while others fled. The motive and identities of the attackers remain unclear.
Newport notices an informal gathering at the Circuit Court Clerk's office led to a mass meeting at the Court-House next Saturday evening to nominate a full city ticket. Citizens across parties show strong support as Newport readies a unified effort for local governance.
News from Covington covers health of H. Clay White, stock at Covington and Cincinnati Bridge, a forthcoming railroad suit decision, and high school funding suggestion. Reports mention revival at Scott Street Church, a revivalist preacher Rev Reed, retirement of Thos. D. Davis, and private theatricals for Episcopal services. Also notes Mr. James Blackburn claims about government debt and settlement.
Dayto n residents hear plans for a church entertainment by the M E Church friends featuring tableaux charades and recitations plus a promise of a good band A Temperance lecture by Mr Barbrough of Connecticut is set for tomorrow at the Baptist Church and Our Boys and Girls will perform in Newport soon for readers to judge the quality themselves
River news notes the ice bridge over the Ohio remains firm with pedestrians crossing Fifth Street. Indiana continues efforts to extricate Bodmann from Columbus gorge with hopes of freeing boats and restoring navigation to Cairo. The Great Republic and Howard steamers prepare for voyages past President's Island, while James Fisk maintains regular Pittsburgh to Cairo service. Captain Scudder is ill in St. Louis and Captains Thornegan and Morrison died with the Great Republic crew.
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