05 Jun 1872
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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1872
Page
1
President Grant is exonerated in the New York Custom House investigation. The inquiry closes with no charges against him as the National Republican Convention adjourns. Revolutionary movements in Mexico are noted as ongoing, with updates from Federal observers.
Senators Buckingham Howe Pratt and Stewart report from the Retrenchments committee after a thorough review of the New York Custom-house. They exonerate President Grant’s involvement, praise Leet & Stocking, condemn baggage passes, note a Treasury order, and say Babcock and Porter are uninvolved. House members oppose extra session. Cabinet slights. Treaty business unchanged.
June 5 report from Philadelphia notes a drizzly day as delegates from Washington and others gather. The Continental Hotel hosts many delegations while George Francis Train promotes his plan for the presidency at National Hall with large charts.
Chicago rail workers walk out after rejected pay rise proposals. The Chicago Burlington & Quincy loses sixty men, others about ten each, as strikers threaten nonstrikers. Police called to several depots to quell disturbances and protect new employees. Companies expect trained crews within days with proper protection.
The forecast shows a low pressure area moving east to New England with a rising barometer and clearing skies. Brisk northwesterly winds are expected over the Middle States tonight and into Wednesday, with clear weather spreading from the Gulf to the South. No dangerous winds anticipated at Lake Erie and the upper regions.
New York Victoria reports Victoria Woodhull publishes her acceptance letter for the Presidency by the Woman's Rights Convention. Unrelated military notes include the Ninth regiment election of Chas R. Braine as colonel and J R Hitchcock as major, Sioux delegation arrival, and Mexican frontend news with Gen Coretta near Mier amid arm seizures and fortification work.
The General Conference completed routine business and passed resolutions of thanks for hospitalities during its stay in Brooklyn, then adjourned sine die.
Capt. Geo M Colvoconess of Litchfield Conn was shot and stabbed on Clinton street in Bridgeport while en route to the New York boat. He died almost instantly. Suspects absconded. killers believed to have sought a large sum of money.
An observer recalls hosting three Japanese embassy girls aged 10 12 and 15 educated in the United States. They are daughters of Japanese nobility under embassy care. They adapt to American dress, speak some English, and display polite, studious, and self possessed manners while noting Americans gaze and language challenges.
A correspondent notes the family hosting Japanese girls offered them a warm welcome and cultural courtesy. The girls respond with affection to Miss Helen and enjoy light games. they reportedly abandoned their idols and prayers, while Catholics are disliked in Japan due to Jesuit history.
The report spans M E General Conference adjournment in Berlin, trials in Lebanon, indictments of Hoffmann, a murder in Bridgeport, a Zanzibar hurricane loss, shipboard deaths at Savyona, and major fairs in Ohio with racing results. It notes the Duke of Edinburgh in Dublin and various cultural arrivals and industry notes across the globe.
Mayor presided over the morning trial of John Huff alias Smithy Huf and William Wasson charged with stealing a horse and buggy from Louis Rampe who had hired it from Samuel Mora land. The pair reportedly upset and smashed items as they left, while Greeley hats draw street remarks.
Grace M E church renovated its lecture room and plans frescoing and improvements to the main audience room. Rev Stephen Bowers to speak at Akron convention. Sunday and Friday picnics announced with Grace church picnic near Walton. An assault case against Oliver Root postponed due to defendant’s Philadelphia delegation. Governor Baker trades Sumner for Voorhees. Frederick Boehm dies at 1 AM from lung hemorrhage. Strawberry festival at Columbia Street Presbyterian Church. Cemetery directors restrict Sunday access to lot owners. tickets via E H Morin. Rob ert Burns returns from Silver Grove picnic incident ends with missing child found safe. Root-Artsman quarrel described. trial dispute led to altercation. Public schools post for examiner appointments. applications due by 11th. Democratic County Executive Committee meets in Alexandria. Newport meeting planned. Gasoline lamp expenses for last month recorded at $1 004 41.
The article details Mr. Abt's arrival at a depot, a modest reception, and a formal gathering at Mr. Stichtenoth’s Elm Street home with speeches by Mayor Davis and others. An Inwood Park evening of music and lanterns followed, including a silk flag presentation and tributes by Emil Rothe and Frank Arndt. Tonight Industrial Hall hosts the Abt concert.
In Whittaker v Clark the verdict for the plaintiff totals 159 dollars. W J M Gordon v T J Cormack claims replevin for store fixtures and 900 dollars damages. Frazer v Irwin seeks 1250 damages over Burnet avenue construction. Time Cream v George Cream grants divorce. Mary McCarthy v Owen McCarthy denied divorce on willful absence grounds. Schmickert v Schmickert granted divorce for adultery. Crane v Crane sought divorce on willful absence and neglect. J W Underhill appointed administrator of J P Bernhardt estate valued at 450 dollars. Court notes barwan dan remains examined by local observers.
Day opens with dirty air as crowds swell to new attendance highs at the National Convention. Grant's letter rumor fades with a private secretary noting no letter was written. Delegates vote counts show Colfax 286, Wilson 347, with 732 votes to choose. territory votes raise to 762. Kentucky backs J M Harlan, Tennessee backs Horace Greeley, Virginia backs John F. Leonard, Ohio leans Dennison. Cameron’s son VP bid gains little support.
Loveland Ohio June 441P M. An excursion party over the Cincinnati railroad has completed a thorough examination of the line and arrives after stops at key points. The party reports the road in excellent condition and members enjoyed themselves greatly.
Morton McMichael of Philadelphia is elected president at the Adelphi Republican Convention. The event features permanent president nominees including S Lane Indiana Judge Settle North Carolina Ferrite Smith ex Senator John B and Governor Oglesby. Deluged by rain supporters parade from depot to Cradle of Liberty amid umbrellas. Women suffrage advocates push for a platform plank. Mississippi backs Henry Wilson for vice president to counter Greeley in the South.
Franz Abt the famed German impresario arrived this afternoon by Sal train on the Little Miami railroad. The reception was muted due to his late arrival last night. He appeared a well to do middle aged man about 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing an estimated pounds, with florid face blue eyes and dark hair. He carried a black suit tile hat and coat, and a portmanteau. A Star reporter welcomed him and wished him a pleasant stay.
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