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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1872
Page
1
Unclear fragment references a weekly Custom Receipts item tied to a Cabinet Conference on the Supplemental Treaty. Mentions Gen Howard and a new Indian policy, National Republican Convention, Methodist General Conference, Jas Gordon Bennett, and an unconscious note. Ends abruptly with no cohesive event or outcome.
June 30 report from Washington notes J H Carr named Surveyor of Distilleries for Ohio Fourteenth District. Customs receipts for week ending May 25 show New York 2454005 Philadelphia 205255 Baltimore 288337 San Francisco 165687. Treaty prospects look dim with Geneva arbitration delayed and Cabinet debates ongoing. Gen Howard recommends stern action against crimes linked to Indians in Arizona, while Senate may extend sessions. Athens minister reports Greece brigandage decline as of May 4, 1872.
In Iowa near Lansing a gravel train lightened to start, a Norwegian laborer Christian Johnson was crushed under seven cars, losing a leg and nearly dying before hospitals performed a hip joint operation. he died. In Des Moines, Philip D Banks, a mail robber, was sentenced to ten years hard labor in the Iowa Penitentiary after pleading for mercy citing a wife and five children.
Michael Derosa was found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to three years in prison. A Tribune Washington special reports a near miss when Secretary of War's May's gun exploded, causing window damage but no injuries. Senate amendments to Granville's protocol hint at indirect damages withdrawal being non final and reserving rights for future settlement. Serrano's lenient handling of Carlist chiefs unsettles rebel conspiracy. James Gordon Bennett Sr. remains near death with life sustained only by stimulants. doctors Hammond and Ceccarine attend him.
The Appeal denies Jefferson Davis wrote to Wade Hampton endorsing Horace Greeley. Davis has not declared for any candidate and will wait for developments. If forced to choose between liberal and radical Republicans he would support the first to uphold law. Also reported: Chas J. Hill shot and killed in Forrest City Ark by city marshal G English and deputy Z Ebon during a fire-collection incident.
Philadelphia June 1 Large demand for reporters desks at the National Republican Convention has been met. The Committee of Arrangements provides seats to all properly accredited reporters. Those applying for tickets with desks to General H H Bingham by mail or telegraph will receive desks and tickets on Tuesday evening June 4 at the Philadelphia headquarters Girard House.
A consultation meeting to organize a liberal Republican reform party in New Jersey was held at Taylor's Hotel. Gen Kilpatrick urged the new party, resolutions endorsed the Cincinnati movement and the Greeley and Brown ticket, and a committee was named to arrange a State convention on June 20.
A falling barometer and winds from easterly to southerly bring cloudy weather and probable rain from the Ohio valley northward and westward. The south Atlantic and gulf States expect cloudy and threatening conditions, while New England and middle States enjoy clear, pleasant weather. Winds back to southerly and easterly with more clouds near the lower lake regions. dangerous winds are not anticipated.
A Kahoio native in a small canoe near Kawabine was attacked by a large shark. The animalbit the man’s thigh, tore flesh to the bone, and left teeth embedded in the canoe. The victim paddled to shore with life saved, and locals fear the bay’s waters are more dangerous. The injured man is recovering and neighbors aided him.
The Dudley family of Northamptonshire preserves a crest showing a crowned woman’s head. The legend says Agnes, Hotot’s daughter, rode out when her father lay with gout, fought Sir Jasper Kingsdale, dismounted him, and, after victory, lifted his visor to reveal her sex. Her heroic act inspired the motto Gelon spes salutis, meaning in this helmet we trust our honor.
The German Emperor's illness has persisted for months with intermittent recoveries followed by relapses. Doctors attribute health decline to over-exertion in winter shooting and hunting. At seventy five, he faces accumulated strain, while the government remains stable under Bismarck’s influence and the heir appears prepared to carry on state plans.
A sole leather trunk found among Briggs House ruins in Chicago survived the fire with its contents intact. A boy, unable to move it, slid it into the basement under a sidewalk where falling debris shielded it from flames. Farmers report Hessian fly damage to Montgomery Pye Co. wheat crop.
Local notice states that starting today the Daily Evening Star will issue daily THERES editions.
The note highlights a broad range of items from Gratz Brown's New York oration to the European travel rush, with references to Philadelphia water shortages, Nashville Exposition success, wage strikes in New York, and various topical quips about society and politics. It reads as a compact snapshot of concurrent events and opinions.
A weather page notes cloudy skies with possible showers and sunset at 7:00. Hamilton District Court entries include Otho Hayes versus Margaret Dailey on legacy custody, Rybolt versus Agin fence dispute with perpetual injunction, First Nations Bank case on usury, and several probate items with custody ruling in In re Frank Topf.
May produced thirty marriage licenses in Kenton County. Major Frank Walcott named US marshal for Wyoming Territory. Garbage ordinance to be printed in English and German. City debates recovering overcharged gas rates from Covington Gas Light Co. J W Menzies preparing a bid for Court of Appeals judge. Roof damage on Greenup Street and Planters House kitchen fire. Grand organ concert for Trinity Episcopal Church praised. Sheriff Macklin runs as independent for re election. Covington internal revenue district paid over 10 million to US treasury, urges $100,000 for new federal buildings.
Newport reports Rev Stephen Bowers to preach at Grace M E Church tomorrow at 11 AM and 8 PM The evening theme asks Does the soul exist in a state of separation from the body The county sheriff candidates reportedly back eight hour law. canvass growing laborious The Episcopal Diocesan Convention of Kentucky adjourned to meet next in Lexington Fred Brown to open a new garden on Madison Street near the Licking City notes praise for Mr B for civic improvements
A fine flag on public display features white silk with gold bullion inscription Gewidmet dem Cincinnati Mannerchor von den damen des vereins Jani 1872 and a blue silk reverse with a lyre and oak wreath. The white riband bears Einigkeit Macht Stark, and the staff is topped by a gilt eagle with gold tassels. Painter Mr Hammel earns praise. the society hopes it impresses in St. Louis.
Dayton dispatch describes Captain Brazier planning a neat residence on Madison street this spring. It reports a well attended church festival raising a small sum for the Methodist Episcopal Church and lists religious services across several churches for tomorrow. Also mentions a coal cart driver, Robert Leasure, recovering after an epileptic episode, and a May to August 5 pm early closing agreement among major boot and shoe firms in Dayton.
A Logan postmaster bond suit was dismissed without prejudice after a clerical error in Washington overstated the embezzlement amount. The correct sum due was 366.84, not 7,000, and the bond was fully paid. Mrs. Ellen Jennings, burned in a coal oil lamp explosion, died from injuries. Iron Molders' Union No. 8 to meet this evening for important business. Squire McLean to tour the East, then New York. Commissioner Hallpar decision in Green v Armadillo delayed to next week. Policemen paid today.
The article rails against juries and gendered expectations after a controversial murder verdict. It scrutinizes the defendant and the public reaction, noting claims of misdirected justice when the wrong man is killed and the harmful implications for moral accountability.
Archduchess Sophia mother of Emperor Francis Joseph, influential during Austria's revolution era. She steered policy, opposed Hungarian independence, and oversaw harsh reprisals including the execution of 13 Hungarian nobles. Her son Maximilian later faced a doomed fate in Mexico while other sons served in the Austrian army.
A music composer named Paine, about thirty, employed by Root & Cady in Chicago, died after stepping onto a Northwestern tracks near Rose Hill as an engine forced him off. His wife and several children mourn his loss. The incident occurred around 8:30 in the morning.
A quoted editorial from the Journal and Monthly extols the public press as essential to liberty and watch-dog of the public treasury and legislation. It notes the press reflects nation and party actions, while acknowledging fraud and ambition that it can reveal or mask.
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