24 Jul 1872
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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1872
Page
1
The Geneva Conference held a secret session as favorable England crop news filters through. President Grant and Senator Schurz feature in civil service exam contexts while the Confederate archives reveal intriguing disclosures. Greeley’s acceptance letter and yesterday’s New York affrays and casualties are noted.
The weather across the country is wet and favorable for crops. The Government orders the prosecution of the Bishop of Clonfort in Galway and nineteen priests of the district for intimidating voters at the Galway election.
Geneva July 24 reports an unforeseen difficulty halted the Tribunal of Arbitration session yesterday and no session is planned for tomorrow. Deliberations remain shrouded in secrecy with only minimal details available about precautions and proceedings.
In New York on July 24 David A Nagle and John Chambers in a dispute on Sixy four street Chambers struck Nagle on the head with a shovel fracturing his skull Nagle likely to die Chambers arrested In another quarrel Mathew Burke was fatally stabbed by Jacob Bender and Bender was arrested Burke ante mortem exam showed fatal wounds A man Thomas Kelly 29 Allen Street fell from a second story window to his death Aboard the barque Aventine Robert Pitcairn 32 of 119 Cherry Street fell from the foretopmast and died Erie Railroad directors met with Peter H Wilson presiding Proceedings kept private Campaign work pressed at Gilhalls Hotel headquarters with several prominent men calling The Philadelphia shooting of Alderman McMullen stirred sport circles Kelly report and other dispatches noted Official notification of Geley nomination by Baltimore convention with acceptance
Horace Greeley responds to the Liberal Republican nomination, praising the Cincinnati platform as a unifying advance toward equal rights and amnesty. He rejects sectarianism, urges universal enfranchisement, and pledges to bear the standard of reform if chosen.
Saratoga hosts the State Temperance Society semi annual meeting with resolutions for liquor prohibition and damages. Gen Neal Dow speaks. Hutchinson family sings. The State Teachers' Association opens its annual session at the Methodist Church with prayers and welcomes, followed by addresses by Jas Hose and essays on music in schools and pedagogy. sessions continue Wednesday and Thursday.
Philadelphia report says Alderman McMullen of the Sixth ward was shot twice in the breast by Hugh Marra during a Mayomensing Hose Company anniversary celebration. Wounds judged dangerous as of Tuesday night in Philadelphia.
Hon Gibson J Williams was named receiver for King's Iron Works which suspended operations last week. Liabilities are reported near 500000 with assets currently unknown.
Mass state college regatta delayed from yesterday due to high wind. Event now set for 9 o clock this morning in Springfield.
Pleasant weather with southwesterly winds will persist into Wednesday across the Southern and Gulf States. A low barometer area moves toward the St. Lawrence valley bringing clouds and rain to New York and New England. Partly cloudy and pleasant conditions prevail from Pennsylvania to Virginia as the barometer rises west of Lake Huron. An area of low pressure with local storms eases eastward Tuesday night into central Illinois.
The American Builder outlines a simple method to make sand paper cheaply. Blend fine glass from green window glass with glue on paper, sift with coarseness as needed, let set a day or two, then shake off the loose glass. The result is a superior paper at nominal cost.
On a Muscatine county farm near Wilton two young men named Chamberlain and Clark died in a well collapse while attempting to clear debris. Chamberlain lowered into the well when earth caved in burying him. Clark descended to assist and was also buried. Both men died after rescue efforts.
In Jacksonville Timothy O Mellin killed after a breakfast dispute at the Metropolitan Hotel. Owner Mr Sweeney struck him over a nonpayment and inflicted severe head injuries. O Mellin died last night. Sweeney jailed on a manslaughter charge with $1000 bail.
A farmer named Boken was thrown from his wagon on the Harrison pike this morning and is severely injured, with fears he will not survive. John Wheeler, charged with shooting with intent to kill in New Richmond Ohio, was arrested here yesterday and sent back with an officer to ensure he reaches his destination.
Regina Schmer named executrix of the estate of Anton Schmer. Personal property valued at 50 dollars and real estate at 1 400 dollars. Will of the Rev. B Hengehold admitted to probate this month.
Market review through 1:00 PM Wednesday July 24 shows steady wheat and rye with light receipts. Flour demand fair. oats and barley dull. hogs firm. sugar cured hams and lard steady. whisky scarce. bulk meats firm. sales on change list include flour corn rye oats and pork products with varied barrel and bundle prices.
July activity shows mixed grain pricing with wheat and corn firming while oats and barley hold steady. Pork, beef, and lard futures advance in London and New York trade as exports rise. gold remains near 114 in late-session quotes.
Washington July 23 1 30 PM President and Fred Grant and Porter arrived this morning Numerous visitors at the White House forenoon full Cabinet meeting in progress Delano absent Schurz assertion about patronage offered for his vote on San Domingo denied by the President Boutwell cannot attend mass meeting Douglass Delano and son to speak President to get audience tomorrow
A Williamsport telegram relayed by Adjutant General Russell reports no collision but arrests pending. Leading figures are jailed or bailed, troops assist civil authorities, and no evidence that strikers from other parts are moving to Williamsport.
EuGExe Gryszk was charged with selling liquor without a special license and, after testimony, Commissioner Halliday discharged him. A small dispute occurred near Sausage Row as a deck-hand thwarted by a wharf rat theft attempt, the thief striking the victim and escaping before police arrived.
At Urban and Co. Pearl Street between Elm and Plum an elevator accident killed Julius Urban and badly injured four others including Yost Shaefer and Rush. Coroner summoned as injuries and wheel crack are noted. inquest planned.
The case of Thornton Gregory, charged with carrying concealed weapons, features lawyer J T Grapsey arguing the constitutionality of the charge and the Second Amendment. Judge Carter and Prosecutor Campbell appear overwhelmed as the defense claims the law disarms law abiding citizens and urges quashing the information.
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