17 Feb 1872
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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1872
Page
1
The report outlines a ten section document by the Geneva Board of Arbitration and references Charles Francis Adams and the May Day Colored Citizens Convent in North Carolina. It notes Helmbold racehorse played out and mentions Harry Bassett Longfellow Wilson and a military committee.
London reports Mr Gladstone states a US minister hinted Washington will not reply to Earl Granville’s note on indirect Alabama claims before March. He urges patience and no rush to further action. It’s noted Hon Charles Francis Adams plans a May return to Europe.
A meeting of colored citizens is planned at the Colored Methodist Church on the coming Monday evening to elect delegates to a convention of representatives of the colored race from North and South. The gathering aims to promote union and harmony among colored people nationwide.
Part nine details that the steamers Georgia and Shenandoah were not armed in British dominions and that authorities learned of them only after departure. The Alabama and Florida ere n did not receive armaments in British territory. The text notes England’s efforts to prevent sailing and America’s failure to capture the ships. Part ten argues Britain bears disadvantages in an unprecedented case and that England cannot admit punitive damages. the US must prove England negligent. England accepts tribunal awards if just.
Washington February 16 The House Committee on Claims perfects a bill authorizing a special commission to visit the South to take testimony in all cases where the amount exceeds 3000 dollars The bill will be reported on Monday Senate Public Lands panel weighs Pacific Railroad land claims vs settler holdings Indian Department says lands revert to the government A Post special notes Senator Wilson rejects Sumner resolutions as unpatriotic and warns against provoking German ill will during the San Juan Boundary issue with Germany.
February 17 report notes over four inches of snow after a Thursday night rain event. A Toledo, Wabash & Western freight train collided with No.6 freight at Milmine Station injuring brakesman Tony Figaro with a broken arm and John Patterson with a broken leg. Engines and several cars damaged.
In Chicago on February 17 a meeting of city businessmen at Union National Bank agreed to pursue a coordinated claim for insurance due from major New York firms. Previously individuals led the effort. now a single attorney will sue several companies including Lorillard Security Manhattan Yonkers Market North American Fulton Excelsior Astor Beeckman Atlantic Washington New Amsterdam and via in New York.
Kenton county population growth shown from 1840 to 1870 with 7 816 to 36 096. Discusses a planned railway bridge over the Ohio river and free passage ideas for Cincinnati Covington traffic. Mentions a sermon at Odd Fellows Hall a house egging cases river freezing history a waterworks bond vote and local moves of Geo W Morgan. Also notes a mass meeting on tolls and a U S Circuit Court trial set for the 20th inst.
Day ton churches plan services for tomorrow while legal proceedings loom in coming days. A car office loafing nuisance worsens. Concert Hall promenade night drew strong attendance with a fine supper and admired tableaux. credit given to Mr. Robinson Mrs Laws and others for their work.
The Senate and House debate arms sales to France during the Franco Prussian War, with critics accusing Sumner of political motives and supporting Prussia. Tennessee is attacked for four years of misrule, while Beck defends his remarks about Brownlow and enfranchisement abuses. The day closes with routine measures and a jail project for the District of Columbia.
In Columbus on February 16 the Senate debated Sayler's voting right after Mr. Putnam challenged it. The Chair ruled Sayler could vote, and Putnam's appeal failed. The Senate then adjourned amid a tense session.
Advices from Loudon describe increasing Jewish persecution in Roumania with daily deaths and unpunished murders. Dwellings burned, Levites sacrificed, and refugees seek Turkish protection. In Kaboul the slaughter is described as bloodier with seventy killed and thirty five wounded. The report arouses sympathy locally.
Germany invites architects worldwide to submit plans for a new Berlin House of Parliament with a prize of 8000 dollars for the best design and 1000 for the next four. Plans will be printed in a large book for architect reference.
In Dixon County Nebraska twelve men were frozen to death during a late terrible snow storm reported from Iowa and Sioux City area.
The Clyde Line steamer Clymont bound for Richmond sank in the Delaware River early morning. It carried coal and molasses. The steward, Mr. White, drowned. Boat valued at $30,000 with unknown insurance.
Ice moved past the city by 1 pm as the Medoc and North Bend gorge gave way. Water level dropped over fifteen inches, leaving wharf-boats dry and several flatboats between Columbia and Boldface adrift. Kitty Hegler expected to arrive this afternoon. Also mentions Second Presbyterian Church Sabbath School anniversary program tomorrow at 2:30 with quartet and brief address by Dr. Skinner.
Mr. L Somarren and Miss Elizabeth Wise may wed soon. A Catholic baby found on Wesley Avenue is sent to Sisters of Mercy. Chess gathering in Pike's Opera House building with local players and a Dayton guest. State tournament expected to succeed. Foundling Asylum New York reports 1377 infants received and 772 died in year, with $72 193 cost to maintain.
The United States Circuit Court hears the case of Jas C McFerren and others versus W J Porter and others as proceedings continue.
This morning the Judges of the Superior Court appointed a Redistricting Commission under the Schiff Bill. Members include Michael Eckert 18th Ward W H Harrison 14th Ward John W Herron 1st Ward Charles Thomas 5th Ward Aug Wessel 20th Ward.
A collection of brief notes on society in Ohio and beyond. Items mention an Ohio woman driver, New Albany tallest woman, U S pin production figures, state schoolhouses, liquor industry in Pittsburg, a riddle about a yard-stick, court rulings on letter access, and older World War era reminiscences. Also notes on Miss Kellogg and a Madrid paper on a Portuguese tenor. Other items touch on Southern recruiting, Vermont drinkers, and Harvey Thacker’s death. Additional snippets discuss native population decline in the Sandwich Islands and moral/legal attempts to influence behavior.
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