26 Feb 1872
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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1872
Page
1
A telegraph dispatch from the American Press Association provides concise news items gathered for the Daily Evening Star. Details cover regional events and notable occurrences as reported by staff correspondents.
Ex Alderman Jas Walsh was convicted of bribery on Saturday, the third city official in the case. Aldermen Glade Montgomery and Basse faced jail or release, with more trials planned. Smallpox rises in Brooklyn with Staten Island cases. a bogus Broadway banking house defrauds poor remitters. Trade tensions flare at Matamoras and border cattle theft worries Texans. Mayor Hall shifts legal counsel, Alabama claims reportedly offered to England for ten million pounds. Market reports: London and New York cotton steady to quiet. several futures and spot prices noted.
Manager Sargent brings the Yeddo Japanese Troupe and child violinist James Speight to the National for novelties. Manning's Minstrels at Pike's Opera House. Byron at Wood's Theatre. Davis' Varieties thriving. Annie Hindle star act with matinee tomorrow. Archbishop Purcell today marks 74th birthday in good health and public affection. Mutual Friends plan a calico ball at Thom's Hall. City says Johnny and Katy Knockton were removed to the Children's Home. Judges Cox and Murdock dispute sparks civic talk. sixty nine male station-house sleepers reported. rural folks claim red birds caroled in thorn bushes.
County auditors issued warrants for numerous payments to individuals and firms for road and courthouse work, labor, materials, and relief funds. The board moved to dismiss staff on the Carthage pike project, and discussed Longview Asylum grounds right of way with Cincinnati and Springfield Railroad, referring settlements to the asylum trustees.
Numerous property transactions recorded with buyers and sellers names, parcel sizes, and rent or price amounts across several blocks and streets. Notable entries include Jacob Elias and W. Bard leases, Rufus Conrad to Sarah Hinman, and Beisel, Ebert, and Smith family transfers in Avondale, Millcreek, and Glen areas. Also includes Probate Court receipts and expenses and two United States Circuit Court verdicts against James and Wilson et al.
A court report notes a mistake by a concertgoer who mixed Signor Fossati with La Petite Rouge and believed Halstead’s remark about Little Red as a singer. The piece jokes about the personal resemblance and clarifies the performers.
A court session reports Judge Cox presiding over Brookbank and Barrowes versus the Redistricting Committee the Mayor and City Clerk. The case seeks to restrain city redistricting under Schiff bill, with disputes over constitutional powers, contracts, and notice proceedings. Court delays and procedural moves fill the morning, ending with a restraining order and next Monday hearing.
The Medical College of Ohio will hold commencement in College Hall next Friday evening with remarks by Professor James Graham and degree conferrals by Hon. Flamen Ball. Judge Whitman and Professor Thad A Reamy will give addresses, followed by a faculty entertainment at W. W. Dawson's. A Yeddo Japanese Troupe parade captivated spectators this morning drawing substantial attention from two million little boys.
The Republican Executive Committee will meet tonight at Col. Wm. Rankin's office. Indecent remarks by youths at Sixth and Greenup streets draw mayoral attention. A wash house fire at 28 Pike Street caused minor damage. John Dailey, jail escapee from Paris, Kentucky, sought by police. Episcopal church repairs completed and used. Kentucky Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church to adjourn today. Short Line railroad accident victims mostly home. those remaining are stable.
The Republicans held a Saturday night convention at the Courthouse nominating a full city ticket. Key posts include Jonathan Berry for President of City Council and Major William Boden for City Attorney. Ward meetings are planned for council, school board and assessors races leading up to the March election. A diving-bell operation draws crowds to witness the Belle Vernon wreck site. James McNewn named mail agent on the Kentucky Central Railroad.
Geo Byrcliff of Clifton who injured his right hand in December was operated on last Friday by Dr Joseph and Dr Beck of Cincinnati. He is recovering but will be unable to work for some time. The Cumminsville Turnverein hosts a second grand mask ball this evening at Streng's Mall.
Senate notes show Generals Porter Babcock and ex-Collector Murphy to be examined. Seth J. Comley to be nominated as Philadelphia Collector. House discusses civil service independence and appointment removal responsibility. Fry's Civil Rights bill resumed. Memphis dispatch reports river rise eight inches and active business.
St Louis report notes clear pleasant weather with water level rising six inches this morning. Markets remained unchanged and nominal as of the early business day.
Market reports from Liverpool and Curaçao show mixed corn and wheat quotes and steady flour and pork prices. New York cotton remains quiet with spot and future sales, while the police chief presented a $287 donation to the late Mr. Tinsley’s widow. mayoral license receipts and exhibitions dues are listed.
General items report Col Arthur of New York denying resignation after a musical jubilee. Stephen Gehmele is acquitted on a second murder trial in Buffalo. Virginia bans tax payments with funding act coupons. New York Produce Exchange opposes Niagara Falls ship canal land cession. Kansas lawmakers reveal bribery use by Pomeroy Caldwell and allies. Denver jail riot injures a turnkey. Griswold killed. Rumors swirl about recalls of Spanish and Italian ministers. Short Line bridge inquiry attributes accident to possible tampering. London telegraph handlers offer cypher based cheaper messages, profiting telegraph companies.
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