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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1872
Page
1
A jumble of 1930s style notes lists items from across the nation. Topics include a murder case in Marengo Illinois, parades in New York, San Francisco “Cooling Off” events, Illinois library Republicans, Alabama claims excitement, a California cornerstone ceremony, Gen Manuel Codina capture, Chicago aldermen on trial, Japanese movements toward the east, a plot against Bismarck, and Creswell as Postmaster General with whisky tax collections noted.
Lowdon February 22 reports the Alabama claims debate cooling as the Times advocates a diplomatic solution. It is noted that John Bright approves the government's handling of the dispute.
Berlin authorities announce a secret agent based lead on a plot by Ultra Montanists to assassinate Premier Bismarck. Police expect arrests of prominent leaders as information reviewed.
Senor Sagasta delivers to the King a full list of ministers including Colmenares as Justice Chief and Deblas as Foreign Affairs. Reports from Diaria de la Marina note rail link progress to Mattamozas, skirmishes with Cuban patriots, and casualties among Spanish forces.
Washington February 21 The House Postal Committee will soon submit a report on alleged corruption involving Gen Cresswell in straw bids. No evidence to impeach integrity has been found. Senate Finance Committee discusses tea and coffee duty repeal with likely partial reductions. Postmaster General Cresswell contract for snowbound Pacific Railroad sections debated. Trains are again running after a Sickles dispatch reports blockade ended. Revenue appointments include J H Platt W H Fuller and Gen Ruger West Point superintendent.
President Charles W. Elliott of Harvard has been appointed to the West Point Board of Visitors replacing J. R. Loomis who cannot attend due to a European absence. All departments will be closed tomorrow for Washington's Birthday. A Maryland delegation pressed the Attorney General over jury summons for black citizens in the North. The proposed whisky tax consolidation would levy seventy cents per gallon, collected in bulk, simplifying the current system.
New York on February 21 reports the Orange Lodges plan a Washington’s birthday parade with full police protection. Emigrant swindler Charles Moore found guilty and to be sentenced. American Press Association meeting at Delmonico’s ends late. thanks extended to William Roche. Directors name Jos. Howard Jr. as chairman and G. Wharton Hammerslee as secretary. Also noted are dispatches from Washington and Scranton on officials, a Bowling Green Savings Bank depositors’ meeting, a Sickles banquet, smallpox rise, and two fatal mining and railway incidents in Hawley and Green Ridge.
New Orleans dated February 21 reports a canal project to connect Sabine river with Galveston bay, about 35 to 40 miles long and estimated at under 195000 dollars. The note highlights regional rail grants, Texas cotton crops, and Cuban military movements under Cespedes with several named generals and officials.
Manuel Codina, a longtime arms supplier to the Cuban rebels, was captured by Spanish forces on the coast of Cuba after at least eighteen months aiding the Cu bans with arms and ammunition from New York.
Chicago February 22 jury in Alderman Powell bribery case reported they could not agree after about an hour. Court allowed night dispersal to reconvene. Alderman W M Clark trial postponed to next term due to physician statement about his daughter in last stages of consumption and dependent on him.
John O Connor Paymasters clerk who embezzled 10000 of DL&W funds was brought into the Mayor's Court at noon. He pled guilty and received sixty days imprisonment plus a 50 dollar fine and costs. Leniency cited for his prior good character.
WESTPORT Conn February 21 The large and elegant stables and office of Stephen H Alden Justice of the Peace at Westport were burned this morning Loss about 20000 Partly insured A number of valuable horses were destroyed together with carriages hay implements etc
Detriot February 21 reports Sweet's Hotel in Grand Rapids Michigan the largest western Michigan hotel was totally destroyed by fire last night with a loss of 1 000 000 including three stores. A separate blaze at Dunleith destroyed St Cloud House with 6 000 loss and 4 000 insured. The report also notes politics and society items including railroad directors and diplomatic dispatches.
Correspondence from Columbus dated February 21 1872 reports the National Labor Reform convention called to order by A M Puett Indiana as chair and Dalton of New York as temporary chairman. A five member credentials committee was appointed with representatives from Connecticut Illinois Massachusetts Michigan New York Ohio and others. Adjournments and reports followed as delegates debated seating and organization, with Thomas Scott of Pennsylvania transportation allegations and a formal declaration of Permanent Organization Finance and Platform committees. The day closed with adjournment to Thursday.
Special Dispatch to the Evening Star reports the National Labor Reform Convention spent the morning debating planks. The financial plank setting a 3.65 ceiling on money earned from productive labor sparked broad discussion. Michigan's Mr. Trevellick, president of the National Labor Reform League, urged adoption without amendment, delivering a thorough, persuasive speech. The remaining platform largely mirrors the old one.
Indianapolis February 2 The Republican State Convention elected General Thomas M Browne on the second ballot as governor candidate with Godlove Orth nominated for Congress at Large W W Curry for Secretary of State J Wildman for Auditor and continued balloting for State Treasurer at 2 P M with Kirch eval Milroy and Beach listed as candidates. Kirch eval expected to win.
Paris reports three Communists condemned for the General Le Compt and Thomas assassination were executed at Sabony. A hollow square formed as troops guarded the scene, the trio, blindfolded, were shot at dawn and buried. Officials say Thiers and the Cabinet plan a crusade against plotters, with suppression of journals like Le Gaulois and talk of a Thiers life presidency.
The Kansas Republican Convention met at Lawrence today. Forest Porter has been nominated as Associate Justice of Arizona. Delegates to the National Convention were elected unanimously for Grant. The Amory will case is on trial in Wisconsin. The New England manufacturers advanced prices two cents per keg.
In Antwerp on February 22 authorities petitioned the Government to expel Chambord alleging his presence stirs political excitement and disturbances.
From Posen a dispatch reports a fanatical Catholic has been arrested and charged with complicity in the plot to assassinate Bismarck, signaling a high-profile crime case tied to political upheaval in the region.
Louisville weather notes a falling river with 7 feet 10 inches in the channel and 5 feet 10 inches at the Falls while conditions are clear and cold. Memphis stockholders ratify lease of the railroad to Tom Scott Co by a landslide vote of 126000 to 9000.
Latest Markets by Telegraph reports cotton quiet with low middlings at 2 15, suncers liberal, flour market bare, pork scarcer, bacon firm. Philadelphia notes flour demand steady, wheat and corn prices firm while oats and barley hold. St Louis weather clear, river rising, navigation uncertain with some price firmness for rye and oats. Osage Observer launched at Lyndon Kansas by Bent ley and Kirby editors.
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