06 Jul 1872
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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1872
Page
1
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Paris on July 6 reports strong royalist initiative in a movement to oust M. Thiers from Chief Executive and install Marshal McMahon as his successor. McMahon, if not actively allied with royalists, is likely to be considered for the Presidency, raising concern among republic supporters over rising Imperial influence in the Assembly and the potential presidency.
From Constantinople July 6 reports say the town of Scbutari opposite the Bosphorus was gutted by a terrible conflagration. The lower city district housing the poor was destroyed with over a thousand dwellings consumed. Loss of life is feared as some residents are missing in the flames. The disaster has inflicted immense property damage and widespread distress among inhabitants.
A report from The Daily Evening Star notes a terrible fire in Sehu tari ey affecting nearby districts. The blast prompts emergency responses and investigations into causes and damages.
Geneva hosts an American Independence Day celebration with a seven gun salute a banquet for Americans and Swiss officials and a grand ball Hon Charles Francis Adams delivers a toast and fireworks light up the city London also marks the day with a banquet at Inns Court Hotel attended by British officials and several speeches An English Channel naval test reports the Gluttons turret withstanding a 600 pound shot from the H B S Hotspur as a notable success
In Liverpool July 6 Americans marked the Fourth with a banquet at the American Club. The gathering drew the American Consul, residents in Liverpool and vicinity, and invited guests. Speeches and toasts accompanied the general enjoyment of the evening.
Reports from the Stokes trial opening describe defense depositions challenging crown testimony and a coroner post mortem, with court adjournment. Separate items note extreme heat deaths, political moves toward a Vanderbil t NY Central presidency, widespread labor strikes, and a military artillery accident injuring two gunners with survivors gathering support.
Philadelphia on July 6 reports a severe thunder storm uprooting hundreds of trees and flooding streets and cellars. A 15 year old boy Miller was accidentally shot by his cousin while target shooting near Shelton's Hills and died. R R Lee's store on North Street suffered heavy water damage estimated at eight to ten thousand dollars. In Iowa a baggage master A Stark was killed instantly near Ackley while transferring between cars. Davenport reports a serious accident during a salute from two guns at Rock Island.
Chicago July 6 Robert Ellis a freight conductor on the Chicago Northwestern line was found dead on the track several miles from the city after being twice put off the train by John Langdon of Chicago Langdon who had been left behind near Waukegan due to a grounded excursion steamer was later arrested as a pistol was found on him He denied involvement and was acquitted by the Coroners jury No bullet mark on Ellis was observed
In Brooklyn on July 5 Mary Butler was found dead on Richmond street with blood near the floor and wall, and Philip Tieman was arrested on suspicion. Nearby on Atlantic street a drunken brawl left Daniel Dinsmond fatally beaten. Mrs Wilson Rowe and her son Frank died from Thursday railroad accident injuries, with Mrs Rowe losing both feet and suffering severe wounds.
In Boston on July 6 during a thunderstorm four young men in an open boat sought refuge at Wind Island. A bolt struck the shelter building, killing three men instantly. The deceased include cousins John and Charles Doherty and their friend.
Memphis Tennessee reports a light Thursday with a stabbing, thigh wound, and facial injury during a free fight near a saloon. Six thousand people gathered at Humboldt Park with few injuries. Nearby, an old man beaten and burned near Rodney Mississippi is found dead. suspects are jailed.
NEW JERSEY NEWARK July 6 A violent melee erupted aboard a steamer carrying the Emmet Guards to Springville Grove. Bottle throwing bayonet stabbings occurred as the boat arrived in port around two in the morning. A man named Shearin of Oxford Street is reported killed with many others wounded. Crowds gathered at the dock awaiting news of relatives. The Emmet Guards, an independent Newark Irish militia, faced a chaotic scene with severe injuries.
General O. Howard of Michigan arrived in Washington on Tuesday and was placed in the insane asylum due to a head wound received at the Battle of Stone River. Once chief of artillery in the Army of the Cumberland he was brevetted Brigadier General for bravery and later served with the National Bureau for Disabled Soldiers in Detroit.
The barometer shows slight fall with little change elsewhere. Expect improving conditions in the Mississippi valley and Midwest with rising humidity. Northwest winds and pleasant weather prevail in New England. Southwest winds affect the lower lakes with continued fair conditions.
A John Robinson's Circus train wreck near West Haven Connecticut on July 3 releases twenty three monkeys a twelve foot vulture and many other animals. Cages break apart animals flee and are injured as workers and residents chase and recapture survivors. Some beasts including the zebra tiger and alligators escape or are wounded.
Senator Morton delivers remarks in Greensburg while Charles Coffin reports on a foreign trip at Richmond Friends meeting house. Italy’s government praised as best in Europe. Fourth of July observed in Richmond with flags, fireworks at Glenwood Park supervised by Father Mortiner. A drunken brawl among Germans leaves two injured, linked to beer. Republican convention in Ridgeville nominates D. W. Comstock for Prosecuting Attorney. Nearby disturbances include a damota distillery incident and a Miami county youth thrown from a horse resulting in injuries.
In Milwaukee on July 6 the Typographical Union dispute continues with no clear gain for either side. The Sentinel and News publish daily with slight material reduction. The Sentinel and Journal of Commerce job rooms yielded to strikers, and several striking printers left the city. Prep. Forrwitter, fined for cruelty to animals, is a driver for an undertaker.
The McCafferty inquiry scheduled for this morning at 10 in the Council Chamber was postponed to Monday at 3 due to Mr. Woolley’s absence. During the Sixth and Plum fire, a thief stole Mrs. Kahn’s gold watch chain and locket from her second-floor apartment, a relic left by her late husband.
Adjourned meeting of the bar heard the committee on resolutions report death remarks for James Warnock. Judge Caldwell presided. Judge Hoadly read the resolutions and speakers praised the deceased, including Judge Johnson, R A Johnson, Mr. Wolf, Fayette Smith, and Judges Oliver and Yaple.
Brexore Jupe alias Jerray Farley and Jos Shipper jailed for vagrancy and drunkenness. Christ Ball discharged after assault on David Hinkle. Henry Parks and Wi Brown charged with jewelry theft from Minnie Seger on Longworth Street, continued to Thursday. Frank Wellemen tried for assaulting Andrew Derrick with bowlders on June 22, case in progress.
Report notes a key adjustment set for one o clock in the afternoon, marking a shift in schedule. The entry records the time change as a focal point, with emphasis on the updated pacing or sequencing affecting subsequent operations or events.
New York and Chicago report mixed commodity activity with dull flour and nominal wheat in New York, receipts for flour and grains listed, coffee and sugar steady to quiet, and pork and lard prices noted. Chicago shows irregular wheat, easier corn, whisky steady, cattle receipts 1,361 with dull market, and various grain prices and counts across the day.
River notes show levee business steadier on Saturday as rain spared the mountains. Lytle and Ren. Franklin arrive from Louisville along with Fleetwood Pomeroy Wildwood Higginsport Bos tona Portsmouth. Departures include Ben. Franklin Louisville Baston Portsmouth Telegraph Pomeroy Andes Wheeling Ruby Ken tucky river Henry Kesco St Louis. Smok City tow-boat and Magnolia arrive from the lakes after recent runs.
Constantinople reports a massive fire in Beatari, a poor district, where an arson attack left one thousand homes burned. Local authorities investigate the blaze and assess damages and casualties as residents seek shelter and aid.
Cincinnati citizens demand larger parks and faster action from the Park Commission as Washington Park and Lincoln Park face crowding. The article details park sites, city planning, and profiles nine commissioners including E H Pendleton and C H Wilstach, urging timely extension to avoid losing opportunity.
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