20 Feb 1872
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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1872
Page
1
Judge Farwell granted a venue change for two indicted aldermen due to intense local press coverage. Great Western Insurance policyholders held a heated meeting, vowing to recover as much money as possible.
London votes reveal a narrow government majority of 27 over a cross motion censuring the Collyer judicial appointment to the Privy Council. The packed benches and crowded galleries reflect intense debate as political circles link the Gladstone Ministry’s future to ongoing American complications.
A man and a woman caused an uproar at Roderick Cassin's liquor saloon on Front Street. Cassin was fatally wounded by a knife wielded by the assailant who fled with the woman. A three story Suffolk Street fire damaged the building for about 8000 dollars, with 1000 dollars to goods. Reports from London and Matamoros describe political unrest and military movements.
A long list of assorted items from a 19th century issue notes March 31 events notes including agricultural societies in Prussia with 908 societies, Maine potato crop estimates, a Jersey elopement, and a capsule of local incidents. It reports on politics, accidents, and oddities across multiple states and countries.
The text notes changes expected in the cabinet with Col John W Forney tipped as Postmaster General and Mr Hale taking the role of Assistant Secretary of State. It also describes a fatal accident on Hudson street where a woman was fatally struck by a steam dummy operated by the Hudson River Railroad Company. the engineer was arrested.
Reports from the Union Pacific show trains reaching Omaha from the West and Ogden from the East but the snow blockade west of Laramie remains formidable. The Japanese Embassy cancels travel from Salt Lake City due to the blockade.
In Sauk County at Horse Bluff on a Sunday afternoon John Murphy stabbed railroad laborer Crantz in the breast, killing him almost instantly. Murphy was arrested with difficulty amid rioting and calls for Murphy’s hanging after liquor shanties were torn down.
A dispatch from Woodstock Illinois reports a barn owned by Wm Freeman about two miles from Blemington station burned on Saturday night. Loss estimated at 5000 dollars. Cause attributed to a patent non explosive lamp.
Report from Frankfort notes a succession of measures in the Kentucky Legislature. Bills expanding Insurance Bureau authority, taxing dogs for farmers and schools, regulating abortion advertising, and altering the divorce law were discussed or advanced. The House adopted a rule for morning sessions and faced absences, while a Central Pacific Railroad summary closes the column with figures on receipts, mileage, and stock.
Our Savior rested by the well and at Mary and Martha's house after Jerusalem toil. He advises letting the morrow take care of itself and facing present evils. Real foresight reserves strength to avoid breaking up the work. The Germans of Chicago hold meetings protesting a temperance law.
The Memphis and Charleston railroad stockholders meet to decide on leasing the line to Tom Scott. Predictions say he will secure the road soon along with the Memphis and Little Rock and Little Rock and Fort Smith lines. Also notes a Grand Duke Alexis gift to Lotta the actress in Memphis, a lawyer Wynn’s death, and market notes on securities and cotton in Loxpop and Liverpool timelines.
The Louisville and Cincinnati Mail Line resumes regular river trips after an ice blockade breakup. In Memphis the river rose 2 inches as vessels arrive including Legal Tender, Kate Robinson, Great Republic and St Joseph from Cairo and Evansville.
A long list of delegates assembled at College Hall for the Ohio River Improvement Convention. City, state, and river interests from Pittsburgh to Memphis send representatives, with officers elected to preside and manage debate and attendance.
Shin Fane performed at the National to a full house while Wood's Theater saw rising attendance. Mrs. Chanfrau and Mrs. Moulton headlined upcoming Pike’s Opera House concerts with notable supporting artists. Annie Hindle and Miss Windle starred at Davis' Varieties, with Billy Manning’s minstrel show slated for next week. Licenses, taxes, and city finances feature updates on bonds, debt, and proposed pay cuts for police and fire crews.
Up to press time the chess congress reported a small crowd with few additional entrants for the championship. Judd and Johnson were playing, and Dr. Meredith and Judd were set for their second game that night.
The Republican Executive Committee set Friday night meeting venues across Newport wards to nominate delegates for the city convention and candidates for Council School Trustees and Assessors. Rumor notes Jonathan Berry may decline the Citizens' presidential bid. H A Schriver is gravely ill. L R Hawthorn says his name was used without consent for City Clerk.
Dayton Kentucky held a mass meeting to nominate a city ticket on Thursday the 22d. The Tea meeting cleared nearly a hundred dollars and was well patronized. Council met last night with various reports and ordinances on elections and city finances.
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