18 Jul 1872
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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1872
Page
1
Telegraph dispatch notes Carlists preparing for a possible insurrection and fueling debate in the French Assembly. Senator Sumner pledges support for Greeley. Other items include Treasury balance at 129,042,869 dollars, Sir Walter Scott Monument, Cleveland races, Harper's, and Longfellow injuries.
Madrid dispatch reports Carlist leaders announce a vigorous renewal of insurrection soon. They say readiness is complete for a fresh offensive against the Government, claim several skirmishes with government troops, and assert Catalonia is fully under Carlist control after defeats of government forces.
In Paris yesterday President Thiers defended government finances during a taxation debate. He argued opposition was political not financial and warned a loan could not be issued without full Assembly confidence as the assembly adjourned amid excitement.
A July incident lists A. B. Corwin & Co. at 1138 Broadway losing 60,000 cigars valued at 14,000 and other property. Mr. Hardy’s boarding house robbed of four diamond rings. Dr. Palmer’s home ransacked with further losses. Also noted are a prize fight preview, a monument project in Central Park, and updates on Longfellow’s condition.
Commissioner Douglas departs Washington next week to rest and recover in the White Mountains for about a month from lingering ague and chills. Costa Rica President Guardia arrived with H M Keith to discuss railroad material and a future Europe trip after meeting President Grant.
At Saratoga yesterday three races produced close finishes with Alarm taking the first by a length over Fadladeen and King Fisher. Allie Hunt won the second by a half length over Sandford, Tubman prevailed in the two mile fourth, and a shower cooled the track. The Court of Impeachment met, Judge Barnard absent, and adjourned to tomorrow amid testimony and rheumatic gout claims. Treasury and political updates followed with Balances, debt notes, and comments on President Grant. General Mott, Egyptian Minister of War, visited Secretary Belknap.
Authority approved for the formation of three new national banks including National Bank of Belleplain in Illinois with $50000 capital, National Bank of Carthage Missouri $50000, and National Bank of Kansas $50000. The Commissioner of Education is sending blank forms to prisons asylums and penitentiaries nationwide to gather data on crime and education. A gentleman who called on Senator.
Cleveland July 18 races postponed by rain ran yesterday in fine weather with big attendance. First race for trotters over three minutes. Thos Lycong of Cincinnati won in three heats. Second race for fast horses not finished. Rosalind of Philadelphia won two heats, others claimed heats. Third race for three quarters of a mile won by Regent of Cincinnati in two straight heats. Remaining heats scheduled for 1 PM today.
Residents of Camp Washington await Cincinnati Council action on the Colerain pike ordinance after the Board of Aldermen approved it. They foresee traffic flow and economic benefits along the road from Mill Creek Bridge to the Brighton House, boosting business and the avenue as a pleasure drive.
Locals discuss annexation as seven weeks remain before election day. Streets overrun by Jimson weed raise health concerns. School Board certifies Miss Little’s faithfulness and addresses German teaching needs and the proposed Colony School.
The regular primary department drew nearly all the teachers in the colony area. Balloting for teachers concluded except for one grade. Appointed corps includes Turrell at 1500, H Turrell 700, Miss Smedly as principal district, Miss Keiffer 540, Hammitt 350, Eliss Peters grade, Sitaner 450. Mrs T re-elected janitor district, Mr Robinson for Intermed. School at 15 per month. Board adjourned to meet next Friday.
An adjourned council meeting tonight weighs steps to enforce the dog license law amid speculation on new streetcar summer cars. A Saturday schoolhouse meeting invites all citizens.
Yesterday around noon Mat Betz a livery stable keeper crashed when his buggy hit a streetcar rail at Fifth and Madison. Brunch suffered a badly cut calf while Betz, apparently gravely hurt with possible neck and rib injuries, was carried to a local care station. The horse’s hind foot tore the buggy and its awaiting fate may end its usefulness. Captain J A Jeanson treated the pair and Betz’s condition improved by morning. Colonel Nelson county attorney left for Cape May on vacation.
A Newport correspondent recalls a daytime romance aboard a railroad car. The couple’s discreet embrace ends abruptly as the train enters a tunnel, causing an audible scandal among the car’s passengers while the male lover apologizes to his Dulcinea.
A Suez dispatch states that Stanley and Livingstone’s son departed Suez today bound for England. The note places the voyage amid ongoing Anglo imperial communication and travel activity in July from London.
In the first Saratoga hurdle race six contenders vied for a 600 prize with Locell taking first place Astronomer finished second and Tam Many came in third Time was four minutes and three quarters of a second. John Harper reports Longfellow injuries likely temporary and not permanent.
Wildwood and Mountain Boy attract thousands for Barnum's spectacle with a morning procession. Readers urged to buy the life of Barnum for free admission. book priced at $150, previously $350 by subscription. Courthouse reports little activity with no inquests or real estate transfers by noon.
A midday report lists imports and exports for the last 24 hours with figures for oats whiskey cattle flour wheat rye pork and bacon. Prices show flour demand rising to 7 40 and 7 50 per bushel while corn and oats vary with mixed ears and shelled stock. bacon and meat prices hold firm at varies rates.
Market notes from Chicago and New York July 18 show decisive wheat and corn activity in Chicago with July wheat at 118 12436, July corn active at 41%c August 48 43yc September, hogs firm with light up to 5c higher, cattle receipts steady around 6 650, and barley quiet. Whisky steady and firm, gold around 114, coffee dull, oats quiet, and London Liverpool prices posted for wheat and pork.
Gro Mackey, awakened from a bench nap in City Hall park, assaulted an old sick man who woke him. He will answer to Judge Carter tomorrow. United States Circuit Court case seeks $4 017 43 on a distiller's bond from Adam Clingman and sureties John Clingman and James Early of Montgomery county Ohio.
James Johnson, a large man known as a long-time rustic at Picket's on the levee, was charged this afternoon with stealing a dollar from a local woman. He allegedly struck her on the jaw when confronted, and was arrested. Johnson defends himself as a good boy but blames the women for provoking trouble.
Charles Newman, arrested for dis orderly conduct, was found to be the wrong man and discharged after a night in the station house. John Ryan received thirty days in the Workhouse for abusing his wife. Drum faced shooting charges for likely wounding Daniel Sparks after a dispute in Front Street yard. Sparks testified to threats and two gunshots, with wounds to the breast and left hand. Drum was bound over to a higher Court with bail set at $300.
Market notes from New York and New Orleans provide temperate phrases for grains pork and lard. Prices show wheat corn oats and flour steady while pork and lard hold at modest levels. Additional notes mention sugar and sine elements, with departures of ships City of Cairo and individuals Lee Turner and Tolle.
A warning circulates that medical societies should not solicit a Western minister for preaching. The minister’s prepared text cites biblical figures, stating that Asa sought physicians over the Lord and joined his ancestors after death.
A Missouri editor notes with restrained sarcasm that the ears of a contemporary would serve as awnings for a large wholesale hog packing firm, illustrating local wit without coarse epithets.
A shared appeal envisions Christians laying aside division and unscriptural phrases to sit at the feet of the common Master. The plea seeks humility, peace, and unity through hearing His word and embodying His spirit.
Princeton College reports continued prosperity as enrollment rises from 280 in 1868 to 380 in 1872, with the current class sizes the largest in its history.
It is believed Oregon will become a great tea growing state. Of 20,000 plants on one plantation 4,000 have been sowed and are now recure from the unsuitable flat to the locality under a tea man for trial of climate adaptability.
Practical guidance on using spirits of hartshorn ammonia for cleaning wood, fabrics, lace, silver, hair brushes, glasses, windows, plants, and baths. Includes dilution measures, washing procedures, and cautions to rinse with water.
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