13 Feb 1872
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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1872
Page
1
Frankfort Kentucky February 13 Governor Leslie has signed the Cincinnati Southern Railroad Bill. The dispatch notes varied topics on murder copyright and naval orders but the only confirmed action is the governor's signature on the railroad measure.
London reports confirm the murder of Earl Mayo Governor General of India. He was fatally stabbed February 8 at Fort Blair Prison in the Andaman Islands while inspecting the fort with his staff. An Musselman convict broke through guards and stabbed him twice. he died on the spot and was secured for trial.
In New York on February 13 French residents opened a fund to aid the government and pay the war indemnity as German occupation ends. A three story brick fire, caused by a lamp explosion, damaged Henry Deitrich's grocer stock for 6000 dollars. An Auxiliary Association meeting on constitutional religion featured Rev D McAllister and others endorsing reform opposing church and state unity. Colonel Forney’s resignation as Port of Philadelphia collector sparks GOP tensions in Pennsylvania. A Washington note says Boutwell crafts a plan to replace general order business preventing profits by collectors or private parties. On February 18 Tribune reports Orleans Investigating Committee will return to the Capital. Garfield to present report to Congress next week.
A Sunday morning blaze in Monticello destroys the planing and flouring mill of Frost, Wood & Co. with a $12,000 loss and no insurance. Three warehouses burn, holding 20,000 bushels of grain, half damaged, with about $2,000 loss. Dexter W. Page foundry also burned for $2,000. Total loss around $20,000, insured $3,000.
The Joint Library Committee in Washington hears opposing views on an international copyright bill. Wm Appleton supports foreign authors with U.S. publication by contract and domestic manufacture, while Philadelphia publishers urge rejection of any form of international copyright.
Chicago reports 1 075 167 hogs packed this season far above Cincinnati St Louis and Milwaukee totals. The burnt district thrives with new construction as the Galesburg Accommodation derailment near Bristol Station injures several and sparks fires. Fire ordinances are adopted without boundary changes covering a populous city portion. In Cuica unions threaten a strike at Union Foundry Works aiming to enforce union shop status. The Treasury site choice for a new Post Office, Bige low Block, draws mixed editorials from Times and Tribune.
Reports from Carbondale indicate excellent fruit crop prospects in Illinois. Apples are expected to exceed previous years while peach output may not surpass prior levels, though quality should be better as new orchards come into full bearing for the first time.
A historical experiment by Bousingault places water in a steel cylinder sealed with a steel plug at its maximum density around 37F. Exposed to 18C below zero, the water remained liquid, confirmed by a metallic ball inside the cylinder.
An elderly man named Sam Patterson, once ruined in the South, hanged himself on a farm near Union after moving to Boone County. Despondence over poverty is blamed. Also, teacher applications will be heard Saturday at the High School. Rev. Adam Nunn preached farewell at the African Methodist Church, with a replacement to be appointed by a conference on the 21st. Police crackdown on vagrants continues as arrests rise.
One hundred nineteen recruits left Newport Barracks last evening to join southern regiments via the Short Line Railroad. A grand masquerade at Eclipse Hall opened the season and drew a large crowd. Rumor says Samuel Geisler may name himself for City Attorney at the Democratic Convention this Saturday evening. Kinney's administrator sues Newport Ferry Company for fifty thousand dollars in damages over Burleigh Kinney's death, with trial starting tomorrow in Circuit Court.
Dayton Kentucky council met to dissolve the Streets and Wharves committee and form a new three member panel Molter Waller and Vansant. An ordinance redistricts the city into three wards with Boone and Berry streets as dividers and east west divisions. An amendment to the charter calls for street improvements at property owners expense and a Mayor appointed Chief of Police with assistants and sale of city Street Railroad stock at sixty cents on the dollar.
United States Circuit Court case McFerran et al versus Porter et al remains in progress. The docket shows ongoing filings and unresolved issues among the parties.
Market news from Philadelphia and Baltimore shows varied commodity activity with seeds, grains, and groceries mixed. Wheat and rye steady, oats in good demand, flax and cloverseed priced, and whisky and cotton markets noted with modest moves and firm tones.
Real estate transfers cover Bridget Marr and George W Brady leaseholds on Mound street and Richmand street along with several other parcels in Mount Pleasant and Cumminsville. Notable transactions include Thomas O Dowd selling Findlay street lot for 6500 dollars and J A Pomeroy selling two lots near Lebanon pike for 4500 dollars. Other entries list various quitclaims and leaseholds with nominal sums and payments of one dollar and other considerations.
A tubular cast steel arch bridge is under construction across the river at St Louis. It will be supported by an abutment and two piers with spans around 500 feet each. The latest span matches the Kullenburg Bridge over the Rhine in Holland.
The document sketches an 1858 Hamilton County Ohio civil action in trespass over an assault and nose-pulling. It details damages claimed by Jonathan Mildman against J N Free, including medical costs and clothing ruined, with elaborate old style pleading and a defendant’s plea arguing the plaintiff’s nose was excessively long and inviting the alleged act.
At a West End meeting held at Arbeiter Hall representatives debated Shinkle and Benton proposals to halt pending legislation and regulate ferry and bridge operations. They condemned the Bridge Company as monopolistic and urged Dr. C. D. Foote to push a bill through the Senate to end ferry intimidation and ensure public transportation access.
Local column notes a mass killing in South America, followed by mentions of the Internal Revenue Law amended, coinage law to be amended, and Georgians returning to favor. The Japanese threat is referenced alongside latest local news.
Buenos Aires dispatch reports a massacre in the Guade District sparked by fanatical leaders urging mulatto Guachos to expel foreigners. Troops moved in as foreigners were killed before help arrived. several instigators were captured and will be executed. Foreigners fear for safety despite promised protection.
In Washington on February 13 the Senate set the House Postal Bill as a special order for Friday. A revenue bill lets breaking bulk in bond during transport to the interior after accidents or detention. Postmaster General asked to explain California mails delay on the Pacific Railroad and remedies. House passed a bill removing political disabilities of Georgia citizens. Rhode Island general assembly indemnity resolutions referred to Foreign Affairs. Coinage committee reported a bill to revise coinage laws, set as special order for the second Tuesday in March.
California reports on a buoyant mining stock market with continued deal activity in San Francisco. Sacramento notes the sudden death of J. W. Hubbard, a prominent citizen, at his residence yesterday.
Ohio and Mississippi Railroad officers say the Mitchell accident caused only a freight train wreck with no injuries. They dispute reports that a passenger train collided with the wreck.
A citizens committee approved inviting the Japanese Embassy to call on Cincinnati. The resolution suggests the dignified body will accept, giving locals a chance to see their Eastern brethren when conditions permit after winter.
Late reports show quiet and steady markets across commodities. Cotton and grain prices hold with limited activity. futures quotes and spot sales noted, while London and New York markets list modest gains and steady tones.
The Grand Duke attended the opera in New Orleans Monday night. The report also notes appointments and events across cities including a funeral in Louisville, a city physician election in Sprin Massachusetts, and various political and military affairs involving figures such as Col. Ben A. Welles and Rear-Admiral Goldsborough.
Dispatches report Gen Sherman arriving in Rome and the U S fleet awaiting him. Kerry Ireland elects Blennerhassett home rule candidate to the Commons. Corsica and the Isle of Corsica vote amid tension as Buttress Rouher wins a seat. In Parliament Mayo is stabbed and dies, while Panceri discusses fluorescent phosphorescence of the sea explaining the source of the glow in decayed matter.
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