03 Jul 1872
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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1872
Page
1
A report details Treasury disbursements for June tied to a horse race event in Long Branch yesterday. A separate note records a destructive fire in New York causing an estimated loss of $500,000 as investigators assess the blaze ruins. The Jubilee celebration continues despite the setback.
In Paris on July 3 the political scene deepens as dissensions in the Assembly grow, signaling a possible dissolution soon and a crisis in the National Government. London reports growing attention to the US presidential race with Greeley widely discussed as a possible nominee. Dispatches from Zanzibar publish letters by Stanley noting Dr Livingstone is safe at Ujiji and may depart after completing his exploration.
Long Branch New Jersey July 3 The Monmouth Park Race Course housed a record crowd as Harry Bassett faced Longfellow in the season’s marquee race. About 100000 spectators, with over 3000 ladies in the stands, filled the grounds amid 93 degree heat. Trains from New York and Philadelphia arrived late afternoon, crowds overflowed platforms, and betting ran lively on the day’s events. The day featured a 500-dollar stake for two year olds and a 600-dollar purse for mile heats, with 9 of 26 entrants starting in the first race and Tom Bowling among early contenders.
In a tightly contested heat Fade and Littleton battled for place while Lochiel trailed Abdel-Karre. Longfellow surged from the half mile pole, overtook Harry Bassett and won the Monmouth Cup by more than fifty lengths in 4 34 amid huge betting and cheering crowds.
In the Stokes trial proceedings focused on physicians who attended Fisk after the shooting. Heat in New York caused over sixty deaths and many injuries. A major fire at Elm Street rag warehouse owned by Taylor & Darrow destroyed vast property and forced large-scale firefighting efforts. A bond robbery at Eugene Kelly & Co. on Pine Street led to a $3,000 reward for arrest of the perpetrators.
An expedition of 56 men led by Peralta landed and burned their cargo of arms and ammunition. Valera defeated the filibusters, killed Peralta, and captured their flag. He uncovered the buried cargo with prisoner help and secured it, while orders to cut off the remnant of the party were issued. Sixteen more captives reported and finds include two canons, sixty rifles, many cartridges and powder. fate of the crew unclear.
Treasury warrants paid in June totaled Civil and miscellaneous 5 648 170 War 4 951 288 Navy 1 287 859 Interior Indians and pensions 2 465 334. President and cabinet actions include appointments of surgeons and clerks, outlook on bonds, and a Michigan senator confrontation on Newspaper Row with revolvers.
A fire at Somers oil factory at Warner and First streets broke out in the eastern section and exploded a tank. Firemen prevented spread. damage not yet estimated. Henry Uber suffered severe injuries from the blast and died from burns.
Washington July 2 7 30 P M Probabilities indicate barometer to fall with widespread cloudiness and light local storms across the Seaboard and New England regions. No major weather changes expected. Mrs Barowens husband acquitted in Memphis. she faced death by morphine and stomach illness linked to a claim of Bennett Jones.
The Jubilee festival marks its fifteenth day with Italian day noted yet mystery over the name. About fifteen thousand attendees filled the auditorium and ten thousand in chorus seats as foreign bands including the Irish group performed with enthusiasm. Madame Peschka Leutner drew praise with a stunning performance and bouquets were given. Independence Day events are planned for Thursday and a German band benefit Friday.
A large July mass meeting in Baltimore endorsed the Cincinnati nominees. Speakers included Ex-Governor Swann who urged unity and praised Greeley and Brown, while criticizing the administration and centralization. The event featured a Union flag platform, fireworks, and a cheering crowd.
California dispatch notes another 25 miles of the Southern Pacific main line finished on Saturday forming a 260 mile continuous stretch toward the Colorado River. A branch through Salinas Valley will soon link Salinas City and deliver large grain crops to this port.
A large gathering of Saginaw valley lumber dealers met in Bay City to discuss pending workmen strikes and wage demands. Mill owners reportedly refuse concessions and preparation for a potential work stoppage was noted as imminent. The Atlantic of Brooklyn was cited in a separate note of sports news.
Chicago daily report cites 268 deaths in the past week from heat aggravated by cholera infantum. A boy, George Pelton, 12, drowned after falling from a boat at Main street. Fourth of July horse races announced at Buckeye Race Track with three races.
Judge Hoadly led an informal Superior Court meeting in Room 2 to appoint a five member committee to draft resolutions honoring James Warnock of Lincoln Smith Warnock and Stephens. Milton Sayler J G Douglas Fred Colton named. Next meeting Saturday at 10.
Amanda Logan faces one month for habitual drunkenness and disturbing the neighborhood. Josephine Moor two months for repeated drunkenness. Mary McGrogan fined five dollars for drunkenness and creating a disturbance. Andrew McLaughlin fined five dollars for disorderly conduct. Andrew Goetz fined twenty five dollars plus costs for selling unsound meat on Front street near Ludlow. About six hucksters fined five dollars each for occupying excessive sidewalk space in the market. Lewis Diamond case continued to Monday for allegedly stealing a skiff valued at twenty five dollars from Louis F. Heisel. Thos L Allen case continued to Friday for stealing socks and sewing needles from L Ward on Pearl street. John Robinson arraigned for shooting Geo Hersh with felonious intent at a colored picnic. case listed as pending.
Report of July 3 market close showing oats unchanged with no sales, pork and bacon activity mixed, clear sides and ribs active, hogs steady, sheep quiet, and bulk meats steadier. Notable price points include middlings 25.5 cents, clear sides around 6 1/2 cents, bacon markets firm, and flour at 66 cents per unit in local listings.
In New York on July 3 trading showed quiet but steady tone for bacon and pork with prices near firm levels. Volume remained thin as buyers realigned offers while overseas markets in Liverpool and London showed little change amid ongoing uncertainty.
Longfellow secured a clear victory finishing in four minutes and thirty four seconds. The performance stood out as a decisive win in the event.
On July 2 at 2 PM the shade temperature reached 98 degrees. Sunstroke cases are numerous and horse mortality from the heat is high. Stokes trial proceeds with Dr. D J White, Fisk’s physician, testifying about the ball’s direction after the shooting and the post mortem.
A grand mass meeting in Baltimore tonight aims to ratify Cincinnati Convention nominations. Prominent speakers include Governor Swan Ex Mayor Banks and Hon Stevenson Archer with many public gentlemen expected to attend.
A morning blaze at William Welsh's cotton mill on Trenton Avenue caused 2000 dollars in damage to the picker room. No injuries are reported and the cause is under investigation by local fire officials.
At about a quarter to four this afternoon Sophia McDonald a 33 year old huckster fell from the seventh story window at No 335 East Third Street landing on the pavement below. She was married and leaves a family and it is said she had been drinking beer.
Mrs Elizabeth Selden files equity suit in the United States Circuit Court against Wm C M Baker of Franklin County Ohio alleging infringement of Selden’s Condensed Ledger or Book Keeping Simplified authored by her deceased husband. She seeks an injunction and damages for past infringement.
A Newark court records multiple petty offenses and major charges. Fogerty and Reynolds receive short jail terms, Reed faces two months, Musselman two months, and several assault cases are continued or dismissed. A saloon keeper Christian Shemp faced a serious shooting altercation resulting in a diamond wound. bail set at 300 dollars. A Toledo correspondent reports railroad planning errors and a fatal steamer collision with one body found.
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