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Newspaper

The Evening Star

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1872

Page

2

Darly Evening STAR mailed to absent summer readers

The Darly Evening STAR will be mailed to residents who may be away from the city during the summer at a rate of bc per month.

Religious newspapers turn against him say Greeley

Somenopy reports that Greeley claims he cannot explain why the nation’s religious weeklies oppose him. He adds that his detractors may be reacting to a perceived excess of zeal or blunt rhetoric.

Somenopy Greeley

Cleopatra's Needle shipping to England sparks sewing machine guess

Rumor says Cleo patra's Needle may travel from Egypt to England by ship. The question remains which sewing machine will be used for the effort, but our source could not confirm Howe.

Egypt England Howe

Yankees Propose Altering Greeley Birth House for Campaign Use

The Yankees have demolished parts of the old Greeley birth house to create cellar access and plan to cut the remaining space into small holes to distribute as campaign documents.

Yankees Greeley Locofoco

Doctor Greeley and the Texas milking tale

A local reader questions a lampoon about Dr. Greeley during his Texas agricultural tour. The mock anecdote claims he staged a milking demonstration with six helpers and a cow using a clothes pin, an account the writer rejects as untrue.

Doctor Greeley Rascal Texas

Wise's Annual Letter Explores Grant and Greeley Referents

Henry A Wise presents his annual letter focused on Grant and Greeley. He quotes himself preferring death by either laudanum or arsenic, stating neither option would be easy. He notes some Virginians urge the governor to take both poisons to ensure a sure outcome.

Henry A. Wise Grant Greeley Virginia

Sherman Snubbed by Berlin Royalty Over Uniform

General Sherman sought a meeting with the Emperor in Berlin but was denied after lacking his uniform. The guard would not grant an interview, labeling him simply Kump Sherman. When the Emperor finally said he had no objections to meeting Sherman, the general declined.

Sherman Berlin Schwartzkoppen Kump Sherman Kump General Sherman

Comet predicted to strike in August amid election chatter

The weather clerk proclaims on August 12 that a fierce old comet will strike Karrn in a month. The public weighs the omen while presidential bids of Greeley and Grant remain unsettled. FarmersHarvest and bread beef fears frame a cautious note as an exchange hopes for a payment extension if the comet arrives on time.

Karrn Greeley Grant

Wind Propels Rail Cars Replacing Steam Power

A historical note highlights wind powered railroad cars using sails to move loads. Major Camerell cites sailing cars near Matagorda lighthouse achieving speeds comparable to steam and even closer to wind than traditional rail traction. The piece notes ancient Chinese use of sails on wheelbarrows and envisions Pegasus pulling plows next.

Major Camerell Matagorda

Railroads Grumble Over Free Pass Exactions And Dead Heads

The railway companies complain that free passes amount to a large drain on revenue as up to a quarter of passengers travel free. From the president to state officials, judges, sheriffs, mayors, editors, hotel staff, steamboat crews, clerks, engineers, and even clergymen, receive passes or half-price fares. The practice stretches across many roles including telegraph workers, stock drovers, and contractors, with wives and families often included. Some roads struggle with mortgage payments while sustaining passes.

The United States Congress

Western Postal Record July issue with new postal laws

The July number of this useful publication is ready and contains the full new postal laws. Every business man should obtain a copy. Published by the Western Postal Record Printing Co. in Chicago at 1 dollar per year. Address W H Leech secretary.

Western Postal Record Printing Co East Harrison Street Chicago W. H. Leech

Jubilee ends but bills unpaid at Colliseum

The Boston audience left the Jubilee and paid no bills. Reportedly they bought curbstone tickets outside the Colliseum to hear and see better. Mr. Gilmore is asked for notes not in the gamut, throwing the performance off key by attempting C sharp on B flat.

Colliseum Gilmore

City Hall Demolition Ordinance Passed by Board

The board approved condemning the remainder of the block west of the City Buildings for a new City Hall. If the council concurs, steps will follow to erect city buildings that will be a credit to the Queen City.

Board of Aldermen Board of Councilmen Queen City

Suburban School Board Reports Nineteenth Annual Figures

The Cumminsville School Board's annual report shows 1871 1872 averages for enrollment and attendance, German studies, and teacher wages. Nominations for local examiner failed four ballots. J B Foster and Clopper were discussed, Spillard withdrawn, Clopper elected. Cholera cases noted. culvert work on Elmore street and Colerain pike in progress.

J. B. Foster L. T. Armstrong M. H. Spillard Coyle Spillard J.rrestant Suodiay Frincipal Kusrteer Hall Elmore Street Colerain Pike

Local notices and school board actions headline

Patrick Ryan dies of consumption as funeral draws large attendance. A. P. Richardson buys the Rees House hotel and opens in style. Board of Education minutes note a $11,000 treasury discrepancy in Dr. Caldwell’s account. Teachers’ salaries rise across wards. Alston Ellis’s salary increases to 2000.

Patrick Ryan A. P. Richardson Central Alex Board of Education Jacob Mathias Committee On Finance W. W. Caldwell Treasury Howiak Ira Collins Butler John Norris Charles Haings M. Retchings Alston Ellis

Dayon KY Church Services and Fourth Street Progress

Regular services will be held at all churches in Dayton tomorrow. Construction on Fourth street continues despite difficulties and is expected to become one of the best in the city. Lightning struck the kitchen of Mr. Knight in the Highlands a few days ago but caused little damage.

Fourth Street Knight Highlands Messrs Stahl Lackney Cambridge City Thomas Burke Williamsport Memphis Missouri Champain Ilinois Lane Menden Mason County T. J. Armentrout Malvern Iowa John Cayer Frankio Armentrout Clinton County Frankfort William Hammond New Albany

Wyoming Presbyterian Sunday School Meeting Tomorrow

The Wyoming Sunday school quarterly gathering of the Presbyterian Church will be held tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock. Addresses by H. Thane Miller and L. H. Sargent Esq. An interesting time is expected.

Presbyterian Church At Wyoming H. Thane Miller L. H. Sargent

Covington Neighbors Report City News and Notable Events

Judge Perkins greets officials during rounds in Covington. Updates on City Ordinances compiled since 1864. Worldly tidbits include Daniel Mooar's return from Baltimore, Capt. Stone’s visit, and water from the Oho tunnel proposal. A jailer’s illness, exhumation progress at the old cemetery, a court house incident, and a possible assault with intent to commit rape note a troubled community.

Judge Perkins Mr. Simmons Baltimore New York Capt. Stone Daniel Mooar Esq Covington City Eliston

Buchanan’s Post Remains Open as Treasurer Emerges

Yesterday evening Mr. C. P. Buchanan, late Secretary and Treasurer of the New-...

C. P. Buchanan

Port Cemetery Company Official Arrest Amid Embezzlement Charge

The port cemetery company faced an embezzlement warrant issued by Mayor Hayman and sworn by Albert S Berry president. The accused was held to bail at 500 dollars for next term of court. P H Wi acted as bondsman. Buchanan has served since September 1867 and May 1 last. Deficiency about 1800 dollars. A Newport group seeks signatures for a Green League club. Colonel Jones was absent from the city during the meeting Wednesday evening.

House of Reform M. P. Smith Port Cemetery Company Alberts. Berry Hayman P. H. Wi Buchanan Jones

Aldermen Approve Wide Range of City Improvements

At yesterday's meeting the Board of Aldermen endorsed condemnations for street openings and extensions, authorized new fire infrastructure, and approved sewer and street improvements. The new city code will take effect July 22 1872. A motion to suspend condemnation costs from the general fund failed.

Freeman Richmond Ninth John Streets Central Avenue Lateral Plum Fourth Street L’hommedieu Longworth Street Park Stone Street Watch Fund Station House Washington Street Corry Charleton Streets Pearl and Martin Streets E. C. Crofton Webster Street City Infirmary Thomas Mullen Thos. Gilpin A. McNeale Mason Street Auburn Avenue John Street York Charlotte Streets Scott Street Crawfi H Road Railroad Avenue Crawfish Road Linn Linn Stree Ravine Street Browne Avenue Mason Stree McMillan Street Bates Road Clifton Avenue Carr Street Eighth Street Evans Street

Greeley nomination sparks mixed British press view

London papers debate Greeley as Baltimore convention choice with criticism and praise. The Telegraph notes political weathercock tendencies while The Advertiser backs Greeley. The Post warns of reduced voter choice. The Standard questions eligibility and experience.

Loxpon Greeley Baltimore Advertiser Bez Post America Telegraph Adams Grant Tribune London Versailles Gastonde Thiers

Indiana Items Chronicle Local News Snapshots

Rural Indiana notices report Lafayette to form an amateur dramatic association and Chesterfield builders to erect a Methodist church. A drowning near Carthage, burglaries, jail escapes, fires, and thefts at Cambridge City are noted alongside crop reports and local curiosities including a century old watch linked to Martha Curtis.

Lafayette Chesterfield Madison County John Murry Blue River Carthage Lodge of Odd-fellows Sebastopol Kosciusko County Allen Edwards Mitchell Cr. G. Berry Dr. McIntire Crawfordsville Rushville Antrim Man Rockey Joseph Poole Attica State Board of Agriculture John Berry Lexington Trac

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