17 Jul 1872
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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1872
Page
1
Mining stocks show brisk activity as investors watch the Cleveland Race results in San The Cleveland district today. Traders expect sharp moves on major miners and related equipment firms amid speculative interest and regional economic cues.
The recall of Baron Gerlot is blamed on failure to negotiate a treaty and protect German emigrants, not on arms sales to France. Other notes report Leary detached from the Canandaigua, Grant delayed, tax and distraint plans for the New York Central railroad, a Liberal Democratic meeting in Washington, a fatal shooting at a German fest, and promotions and political discussions involving Forney and Hartlaub.
The New York report notes the resignation of Treasurer Watts Sherman accepted, with election of a successor postponed. An Executive Committee of Diven Duncan Morgan and Sarlow is named along with a Finance Committee of Cisco Lansing Babcock and Travers. New counsel appointed at 100000 per year.
Evening fell into the cellar as Oak and Brown lingered in Gen ra Park. A grand jury indicted L Crawford for felonious assault on Detective Henderson during Vanderbilt arrest. Bennett’s yacht Dauntless returned from Europe after plans for St Petersburg trip altered by a death. Bonnie Bona’s stabbing victim cared for at Castle Garden. Schuetzen Festival at Union Park NJ proceeds with targets, prizes, and a grand concert. A large August parade planning meeting in Masonic Hall discussed delaying to September.
In Washoe District California Savages stock jumped 100 per share with adjacent common stock rising 25 to 40 percent. A reported strike at the Savage mine led to mine workers being shut down to prevent unrest in neighboring mines.
New Hampshire Nashua July 17 directors of the Wilton Manufacturing Company East Wilton report treasurer H A Daniels is a defaulter by $40,000. The defalcation and fire losses threaten the company and town manufacturing interests. Daniels says much is loaned and officials push for settlement.
A tannery fire in Popolorum & Bro. causes over 8000 in losses, with 2500 insurance from North Missouri and other coverage. The Chicago Elevator reports 6,696,693 bushels of grain stored, including 1,058,371 wheat and 3,904,649 corn. Groundwork begins on a new seven foot diameter lake tunnel costing 4 million. Barnum offers free use of his 11,000 seat tent for political meetings after shows.
Rain postpones yesterday’s program in Cleveland Ohio with the meet moved to today. Friday features Gold smith Maid American Girl and Lucy racing for a $6000 purse.
Greensburg Pa July 17 Alexander Johnston father of ex Governor O W F Johnston of Pennsylvania and Edward Johnston of Iowa died at Kingston Westmoreland county Pa Monday evening aged ninety nine He was the oldest known Mason in America
In U S District Court in Boston the Wadleigh embezzlement case over 87 000 of Merchants National Bank funds saw a demurrer argument postponed to July 30 after defense asked for time. The Heckla sailed to Europe and Rambler arrived from Teneriffe after a voyage from Santa Cruz with Capt A Crocker.
Bassett beat Longfellow by a length in the Saratoga cup over two and a half miles with a 3 59 time. Defeater started four lengths behind and never closed. Longfellow suffered a leg injury from a plate issue. Buckden and Gray Planet dead heated in the three year olds race. Piedmont finished fourth in the listed event.
Canada Clifton July 17 excitement over a murder on the night of the 4th into the 5th. A man found blood on the river bank below the suspension bridge and with help hunted below the bank. They discovered a body broken skull fragments on rocks. body likely thrown into the river with no clue to the killer or victim.
In IOW July 17 Mrs. B A Fuller is described as having committed suicide due to temporary insanity. Chicago Clinton and Dubuque railroad laborers strike for two dollars daily, blocking other gangs until new workers are hired. A $25,000 suit against Illinois Central for Edward McLaughlin's death in May 189? proceeds in Dubuque circuit court as the motion for a new trial is overruled and a $10,000 judgment stands. likely to rise to the Supreme Court.
Engineer Earnshaw's surveys were postponed by heavy rain after a council meeting. George Frey plans a brick business building on Spring Ray avenue opposite the street-car stables. Officers interrupted a pond scene where two grown colored men were seen bathing, mistaken for boys, as rain hid the activity.
A group of girls heckled by officers sheltering under umbrellas fled after Mrs. Kenbish the saloon keeper urged order. The anonymous correspondent notes verses about the belle of the bottom and the beaux of the bottom, while a local club plan forms for next week and a Grant club meeting is set for Streng's hall.
Work begun on the foundation of a new stock yards hotel and a ground breaking at the M. and C. station. Anode pens are already erected. Camp Washington residents expect a thriving ice cream saloon nearby, with no competitors within miles.
In Daxton Kentucky a public meeting of citizens seeking good government will be held at the School Hall this Saturday at eight o'clock. All residents are invited to attend regardless of views to help devise a plan for settling city difficulties.
Thomas Burk was arrested in West Chester for allegedly striking a woman and injuring her rib, jailed, and released after a habeas corpus writ. The item notes follow up on local court actions, council proceedings, and city ordinances, including street and alley improvements, gas measures, and a lamp post project.
Crowds read news of robberies totaling over 16000 in property stolen last night. Health inspectors rule the recent death not cholera but cholera morbus. Judge Barnard’s impeachment court adjourns as he remains ill. Alarm wins the mile dash in 1:42 34 and Allie takes the selling race in 2:43 34. Heavy rains damage sewer work on Bay Miller Street and cause a cave in at Seventh Street. Wood’s Theater announces a Monday opening with Dark Friday from Niblo’s Garden, while Barnum vows a rain‑dependent parade tomorrow if weather permits.
The article notes actor Billy Halpin, described as clever, is in the city and now located in Higginsport Ohio. It mentions his stint in the "rubarb" and that he has twice served as mayor of Higginsport, an enterprising small town.
Belle Lewis a bar tender from Sixth street near Calvert was charged at Hammond street station with assaulting Em Fisher with a brick during a barroom quarrel between two prominent colored women. Officer Green arrested her after the noon incident. Belle posted bail and left in grand style.
Reported at 1:00 P M on Wednesday July 17 the market shows imports of leading articles and steady city demand. Prices quoted include barley and corn at various bushel and sack figures with bacon lard and whisky values noted, and sales volumes listed for several items such as wheat and corn alongside steady hog and cattle values.
Markets report government bond quotes steady with moderate demand. Sterling exchange steady. Gold at 3 percent, wheat and corn prices vary in Chicago and Liverpool trading. Hog products exports for the week total about 4,500 eee, with bacon and other meats noted. gold in New York at 114%.
Calcutta dispatch reports the Heathen Festival of Juggernaut at Zerampore yesterday ended when a juggernaut car crushed two natives to death. Elsewhere Saratoga saw a large crowd at the Longfellow Bassett race on the course. A drayman’s collision with streetcars caused a lock and police aid. A boy fishing at Broadway injured his foot by a fish spine.
Christian Schurz father of Carl Schurz, noted senator, resides in Monee Will County about miles from Kankakee.
A pair of Indians damaged substantial furniture at the residence of J Kahley in Janesville Wisconsin on Sunday after the servant girl refused to give them money in her employer’s absence.
In Stafford New Hampshire a farmer plowed up a petrified Indian measuring seven feet seven inches. The Indian is dead. The farmer suspects there may be a tobacco signs quarry on the property and plans to sink a shaft.
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