09 Jul 1872
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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1872
Page
1
Report highlights ongoing Stokes trial developments in New York as the Great Trot proceeds at Fleetwood Park. Baltimore convention sessions, and a kerosene explosion noted alongside a stabbing affray. Cotton crop prospects described as favorable with local conditions improving. Mormon and Gentile grand jury activity referenced as part of broader civic matters.
Premier Bismarck sends a communication to the four veto powers to arrange a future conclave in Rome with the aim of perfect understanding across Europe. Three powers respond with consent to the meeting, inviting church representatives to attend.
New York July 9 reports the Fisk Stokes trial nearing its end with Miss Mansfield and family in attendance. Testimony focuses on alleged corrupt fees, hostile relations, and Stokes claim of self defense in the shooting of Fisk on hotel stairs.
Testimony described threats by Fisk to Stokes and the risks to Mrs Williams and Mrs Mansfield, with others detailing Fisk’s pistols and threats. A bond holders meeting praised the State’s solvency while editorials discuss national politics, labor unrest, and preliminary Baltimore conventions amid court and sporting updates.
Late advices from Tennessee and Northern states report a favorable cotton crop with acreage in Tennessee up 15 percent from last year, and labor supply steady. Navy board appointments follow torpedo instruction at Newport, while a Pennsylvania avenue fire causes 6000 dollar loss from a coal oil lamp. Internal revenue receipts tally ten million dollars as officials deny any plan to remove audit staff over political affiliations.
In Chicago on July 9 the final objector dropped out, giving the United States Government undisputed possession of the Bigelow block for the new post office and customs house. N B Judd signs a 100000 bond as collector. bondsmen named. Ground broken for the Chicago and Pacific railroad depot near Lasalle street tunnel. Morse jewelry store had a month ago robbery. most stolen goods were returned after a 6000 payment. an honest intermediary is named. clues remain elusive.
Clouds and rain with easterly winds likely continue from the East and Florida coast to Virginia. Rising barometer and increasing cloudiness prevail in the Middle and Eastern States. Easterly winds and rising temperatures extend from the Ohio Valley north and west.
In Boston on July 8 William Morgan and Charles Seymour quarreled in a Hanover Street saloon aboard the U S steamer Juniata. Morgan stabbed Seymour in the left breast. intestines protruded and Seymour is described as dying. Morgan held on $2000 bail to Wednesday. Also a lamp explosion injured a pregnant woman on Ferry Street earlier. three fireworks injuries in South Boston prove lethal to three more children. An Irish band dinner at Faneuil Hall drew about two hundred attendees including officials. Patrick Donahué presided as speeches by Mayor Gaston and others followed.
July 10 reports show vast visitor accessions, with the Americas Club of Philadelphia and the Young Men's Democratic and Conservative Club among arrivals. Delegates are escorted to headquarters, hotels overflow, and Monument Square hosts an impromptu gathering with speeches by Hon. Goode, Gen. Jnc. B. Gordon, and ex-Mayor Vaux amid widespread enthusiasm.
Salt Lake City July 9 reports Hon George C Bates United States District Attorney for Utah has drawn a grand jury of Mormons and Gentiles returnable July 18 with a view to indictments against several prominent Mormons for violation of the 1862 polygamy law. The move, approved by the Attorney General, may bring the cases before the Supreme Court next session. Meanwhile quiet prevails and the territory gains rapid mineral development and population growth as a result of the court’s winter decision.
Detroit authorities barred a bridge over the Detroit river between Tren ton and Amherstburg via injunction. In Saginaw lumber, fifty three mills will reopen Monday with workers urged to resist strikers. Fort Scott road grading and bridges completed. detailed earthwork, rock, and timber quantities provided. longest trestle spans 1,084 feet with heavy embankments. A comic ballad tale about a serenade to a newlywed couple circulates in suburban areas.
The convention opened at noon with August Belmont resigning as National Executive Committee chair after bitter complaint. He endorsed Greely, denounced Grant, and then named Thomas J. Randolph of Virginia as temporary chairman.
The Erie Directors election occurred at the company office on Twenty third street. The ticket won included Peter H. Watson as President and Alex B. Diven as Vice President with a slate of directors led by Samuel D. Babcock Samuel S. Barlow John J. Cisco Charles Day John A. Dix W. B. Duncan John J. Johnston Henry L. Lansing J. T. Olyphant Edwin D. Morgan J. W. L. Pruyn Homer Ramedell Fred Schuchardt Wm. W. Shippen and Wm. R. Travers. Tim Yonkey of Newport and John Mehan of this city ran a foot race on Pearl Street. John won, 100 yards in 12 seconds.
A morning burglary on Third and Sycamore streets led to a chase ending in Harries Brewery cellar. John McNare, an escaped thief with prior Workhouse time, was captured. police plan to examine him further after discovery of a gold watch and $2,800 in a wardrobe.
Imports and exports figures show varied activity over the last twenty four hours. Prices are unsettled for staples with limited demand for oats rye and cotton, while pork bulk meats bacon lard and whisky exhibit steady or active movement amid a generally firm price level.
The Third Edition reports crowded hotel ground floors and strong press on Greeley’s lead. Delegates from the South East and West favor Cincinnati platform with minimal change while Pennsylvania leans against Greeley for President. Ohio shows mixed views on nomination or indorsement amid arrivals like Train and Mosby. Belmont likely replaced as National Executive chair.
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