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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1872
Page
4
Audiences pack the National Theater to see the Japanese troupe led by Yeats. An eminent circus owner praises the Métle Japs tumbling as superior to any seen in America. The sword ladder remains baffling, while Americus charms with his instrument and the Barlow brothers entertain as Minstrels.
Weather calendar notes show cooling conditions with wind and snow. Moon and sun timings listed with sun sets near 5 35 and moon sets at midnight.
The police force will be supplied with new riot and alarm signaling devices. An entertainment is planned by the ladies of the York Street M E church this evening. Tax Women’s Christian Association will hold a concert at the YMCA rooms. The Redistricting Commission will meet next Tuesday to hear objections and accept suggestions. A separate precinct known as St Bernard is proposed in Millexeck township. Mr R Q Quinny denies being a branding candidate for Councilman in the 19th Ward. The Welsh Congregational Church on Lawrence Street will celebrate St David’s Day tomorrow evening with supper music and addresses by noted speakers. Proceeds go to the church.
John Robinson receives rare Alaska coast animals including a huge Nea Lion. Cageman William Whitaker is severely injured. amputation required after being bitten while moving the beast to a tank. Dr. G W Doherty operated at 244 Botts Street. Also reports county fund adjustments and a Cincinnati railroad collision with minor injuries.
Sigismund Leipziger, jailed ten days ago for a fifteen day sentence and $50 fine for swindling Mr. Esselborn, sought funds from his Phillipstown wife who sent $50 via express to pay his fine. He still owes $8 in work. The wife’s effort may secure his release.
In Cincinnati the court handled multiple cases. John Walden faced arraignment for assault and battery. Mary Loftes and Mrs. Farrel clashed in a tenement with disorderly conduct. George Nieper, a carpenter, received 30 days and $50 after another assault on his wife. Daniels and Nicholson fought. Daniels discharged, Nicholson fined $10. Milton Hudson charged with disorderly conduct and threats, plus costs. Anna Crawford jailed three months for drunkenness. Matthew Wesner, disabled, seeking work, continued 15 days. Mary Hunter and Sarah Lee charged with petit larceny. $350 allegedly taken, Brockmeyer accused of extortion. women discharged. Josephine Henderson arraigned for breaking panes and assault. fined $1 and costs for the window, $10 and costs for assault.
The record covers multiple actions before Judge Walker and a jury. Wm H Stewart v Theodore F Randolph seeks 1590 09 for work and materials on Richmond street house with a disputed 1500 claim and 582 balance. Other suits involve fruit-tree shipment loss on M C R R and a milk delivery contract dispute totaling 1065 with contested quality and payment. Also notes on Redistricting Commission arguments, a special grand jury, and a lunatic asylum commitment for Walder after assault.
Newport reports heavy snow delaying streetcar service though plows clear tracks by night. In Ward Five John Forbes is the Citizens candidate for Council as party meetings dissolve into a peaceful, energized duel of rival groups. A roof fire on Eglantine Street causes minor damage while political activity intensifies with speeches from M. J. King and George Hodge, followed by Citizens leaders R. W. Nelson and A. S. Berry.
The women of the parish are actively planning a forthcoming event at the Episcopal Church to establish a facility and attract settlers. Stevenson and Mr. Thompson of Trinity Church addressed local residents, urging support and urging the community to relocate to the area as population growth is expected.
The sixteenth anniversary of Naomi Lodge No 1.9 LO OF will be celebrated this evening with an ovation by Past Grand J GC Thomas. A report notes the Short Line bridge at Ten Mile Creek is rebuilt and trains run on schedule. A mystery woman on a passenger train near Covington led to dispatches but no owner was found in Paris. Republicans plan a mass convention in the Federal Court room tomorrow to select delegates for the State Convention in Louisville on March 13. George Babcock fined $50 after a concealed weapon case. George Waite posted $200 bail and faced additional charges. Colored voters honor Sumner with resolutions at the United States Court rooms tonight.
The shooting case in Hamilton ends with the coroner's verdict that Old Ed, a barber once employed by Alf Anderson, died from gunshot wounds inflicted by Barney Liesner. Postmortem details counted 28 bullets across chest, back, and limbs. no witnesses to the shooting besides Liesner.
Early this morning a blaze at James and Matthew McCafferty’s wagon shop No 56 Race Street destroyed much of the two story frame building and stock. Losses total about 6000 with 2500 insured. nearby saloon and tin shops suffered damages with varying insurance. Firefighter Joan Daux injured lightly. Incendiary suspect noted. Also tonight Miami Medical College commencement at College Street.
This evening the Grand Organ Concert at Central Christian Church benefits the Ladies' Furnishing Committee. The program features top selections and highly regarded talent, expected to draw a large, appreciative first-class audience.
Snow blanketed the river area with four inches on ground and rising water levels. Local packets delayed while vessels like Nashville and Joan Kyle faced recovery efforts. several ships and barges departed or arrived as ice and weather restricted operations. Captain Jesse Dean died in Rochester, Pennsylvania after paralysis.
Bran and shipstaff prices firm with rising midlings. Beans in demand at New York rates. butter and cheese firm with steady Ohio factory prices. Eggs better with slight advance. flour less active but better qualities firm. Fruit and vegetables show mixed changes. grain shows improved demand and higher red winter and white wheat values. Potatoes supply improves. raisins of pork and lard mark modest activity. sugar cured hams and lard prices noted with limited demand.
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