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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1872
Page
4
Special weather note for The Evening Star reports cloudy skies in Cincinnati on July 11. Barometer 29.48 inches. Wind light. Moon phase not stated. Calendar notes show Friday with sunrise at 4 42 and sunset later.
Local brief items note tomorrow afternoon meetings of the Tar Common Council committees on Finance Chicago Relief and Railroads. Other notes include the Y M C A Free Employment Agency at 00 Vine Street offering male help, a Longview Asylum quarter ending June 30 1872 revenue of 2035 75 with 1150 due, and early week earnings of the Marietta and Cincinnati Railroad at 28006 compared with 26492 a year ago. A belt wheel incident injured Robert McAlster and a youth Leonard A Harris faced a drunkenness arrest and a near suicide attempt. A Whitewater bridge contract between Hamilton and Dearborn counties is signed for a single track with an 18 foot roadway, cost split. Swiss Benevolent Association filed incorporation. officers named.
The report lists U. and U. Circuit Court proceedings with judges, docket numbers, and a restraining action against a collector of internal revenue. It then covers police court trials for grand and petit larceny with bail amounts, plus a drunk and disorderly sentence. A fatal railroad accident is detailed, followed by exposition matters and plans, including building completion, committee bills, and funding for textile and natural history projects.
A severe thunderstorm this morning sent heavy rain and lightning across the city. Floodwaters swelled creeks and gutters, undermining iron pillars at Linton's new building on Fifth and Vine, tearing sidewalk masonry into the cellar and causing about 3000 dollars in losses. A lightning struck house at 49 Baymiller street also suffered damage, and Sycamore street sewer damage along Hunt to Woodward prompted street collapse needing up to 5000 dollars in repairs.
About fifteen hundred German citizens met in Arbiter Hall to condemn Judge Straub for granting bail to Rev. Samuel J. Browne. Speeches denounced the bail and urged adherence to the law. Resolutions censured Straub. a vigilance committee proposal was rejected. The gathering adjourned amid anti Browne and Crotty beer chants. The note ends with a literary mention of Church's Musical Visitor.
The convention met at College Hall with President Perry presiding. Delegates reported names and firms. minutes from yesterday were approved. Reports urged broad outreach to enlist outsiders, organize visiting committees, and extend membership. Letters from industry figures expressed inability to attend but support objects. Trade prospects were favorable, with stove stock light for the season. The assembly discussed secretary appointment, freight questions, and reference committees to handle member differences, aiming to push favorable legislation when Congress convenes.
The convention debated stove and iron price trends, noting that prices may stay high for a year or two and acknowledging possible price adjustments. Members, praised for knowledge and fairness, chose Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as the next meeting site and adjourned sine die.
A mix of observations on education and home life stresses mental activity at home and lively family conversation. It notes the power of daily discussion to train the mind and urges cultivating all the graces of home culture. The piece ends with light anecdotes about a breach of promise trial and a judge’s pardoning habit.
The article argues taste distinguishes women and men, contending taste is partly inborn and partly learned. It asserts women naturally excel in arranging a home with bijouterie and ornamental furniture, claiming a lady’s room shows more elegance than a bachelor’s, reflecting innate female superiority in décor.
Henry Ward Beecher says Aaron Burr was a keener and more ingenious man than George Washington, while Washington excelled in conscience and moral light. Beecher argues lasting greatness comes from high moral elements, not mere intellect or leadership, shaping history.
Local readers hear that Barnum and his circus may tour the area with a visiting show. Farmers and residents plan to attend to witness the event and support the spectacle amid broader town chatter.
In June the fines totaled 91 dollars and 25 dollars 50 cents for licenses. The total amount was 11 dollars 50 cents. The ordinance for proper trimming of shade trees was read a second time and the meeting adjourned.
John Fewster dairyman sold 3 acres in the southwest subdivision north of the Marietta junction to Charles Kroeger for 5250 dollars. It will be used for gardening. The rest of the items note a School Board meeting and discussions on weekly council sessions and late adjournments.
A Newport rally organized by Democracy and Liberal Republicans gathered at the Courthouse to ratify the Greeley and Brown nomination. Col Geo R Fearons chaired, Chas A Hallam served as secretary, and a Covington delegation urged Senator Jno Stevenson as elector. General Geo B Hodge spoke against Grant, followed by Col W S Rankin and Senator Stevenson pledging support for the Cincinnati Baltimore ticket. The Chancery Court convenes in Newport tomorrow morning.
A nine year old girl Eddie Carroll died in the Covington water yesterday when a skiff capsized near Third street and Philadelphia. An inquest by Coroner Dresman returned death as accidental drowning. The article notes a City Council session expected to debate water works and the Newport proposition.
Dayton Kentucky report notes a share sale in No 2 tomorrow evening. Henry Vasche and Martin Betsch completed new buildings and will occupy soon. Mr L P Stone remains willing to serve as City Clerk if forced. he searches for men to enforce. City creditors show interest and plan another meeting tomorrow morning.
Comn remains quiet at 9 800 mixed goods. Prices shown for Bantry-is Bantry Island and Bantry varied. sorghum dull at 8c. chickens active at 4 450, with regular hid salable at 12. Meat items nominal. bacon demand in excess of supply with prices rising. Sugar and seeds steady to active. potatoes and onions dull with mild regional demand. turk islands and Liverpool prices listed.
London and New York report arrivals as the steamers Caspian Bgypt England and Washington reach their ports from transatlantic voyages.
Bran and shipstuff trade dull with prices for bran around 2 per ton and middlings 4 to 8. Western Reserve oats light receipts and Central Ohio in fair demand. prime white flour about 276 8 per ton. gas coke 10c. apples and dried fruit show limited activity and overall market quiet.
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