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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1872
Page
1
Telegraph dispatches report ongoing debate over the treaty amid warnings of a massive Italian tidal wave disaster. Forty thousand families face displacement as housing restrictions ease. Congress plans adjournment on Monday as panic spreads in San Francisco and stocks react to political developments with Wilson rumored for vice presidency.
The Times notes the Lords debate on withdrawing British arbitrators from the Geneva Conference and questions the ministry's view on the supplemental article. A dispatch reports a devastating Italian coastal flood with widespread destruction and thousands homeless. London also covers Manchester reform meeting backing government Alabama negotiations and Lansdowne criticizing Disraeli and Russell for hindering amicable U.S. dispute settlement.
Prussia Berlin reports that the German Reichstag yesterday afternoon passed the extradition treaty with England, signaling a formal agreement on cross border legal cooperation. The vote completed a measure long debated in Berlin and London.
New York reports another emigrant child dying on an overseas voyage due to lack of medical care. Officials plan measures to prevent such deaths as safety concerns grow among port health authorities.
June 6 report from Philadelphia notes a crowded scene as the Republican nominating session begins at 10. Delegates debate platform elements with Wilson favored for Vice President, Colfax strong in some states, and Pierpont exiting amid anti Grant sentiment. Indiana backs Colfax. Ohio shows heavy Wilson support. white and colored Virginia split between Wilson and Colfax.
The day promises a splendid program at Jerome Park with five events. The international boat race on the Thames next Monday draws interest between London Rowing Club and Atalanta of New York, with betting favoring the English crew though the pool tomorrow may balance it. A Herald Washington report says Secretary Fish has tendered his resignation to take effect after successor is named following Congress adjournment.
Louis Myers was shot in the groin by Peter Eagen during a quarrel in Eagen’s store. Myers died at the hospital. Eagen was arrested and admits shooting, claiming intoxication at the time.
Washington June 6 The President issues a proclamation directing dismissal of all pending free warrants in United States Courts for parties whose political disabilities have been removed by the amnesty bill. Secretary of War departs for West Point. Congress likely to adjourn Monday as chamber business fits in the time.
California dispatch reports continued panic in the mining stock market with heavy dealings and a ruinous decline that has pushed several prominent brokers to suspend operations. The piece notes Boston area workers pushing for an eight hour system after meetings of marble slate tin roofers and other crafts. It also states Postmaster General appointed George A Blocker as Postmaster at Soldier's Home Dayton Ohio following B F Morston's death.
Rejoicing in Bowling Green over a fountain anecdote. editor Mary Isaac Platt of the Poughkeepsie Eagle dies yesterday. The Louisville Industrial Exposition peaks September 1. Resignation rumors of Secretary Fish resurfaced. Bonds amounting to 11000 were stolen from Fred Douglass's house Sunday night. The Ohio Eclectic Medical Association convened yesterday. Charles Clinton of M8 was convicted of first degree murder for killing his wife last March. The Ohio Supreme Court ruled Dayton Nation Military Asylum inmates are Ohio citizens eligible to vote. Oregon returns show Republicans with a solid legislative edge to choose a US Senator. The General Synod of the Reformed Church in America met in Brooklyn. Judge Brady in New York ordered Gordon vs Jay Gould case to proceed. Gordon must testify Friday. Lake Township allocated sixty thousand dollars to the L E E & S W railroad. In Lowan vs Dana, Judge Woodruff refused removal to a state court. New Hampshire legislators elected Campbell President of the Senate and Fowler Speaker. Gov. Straw to be inaugurated tomorrow. Montgomery County Medical Society discussed cerebro spinal meningitis without conclusion.
A Rome letter to the Cincinnati Commercial discusses an English proposal to dredge the Tiber bed to recover lost treasures and antique jewelry. Signor Augusta Castellani backs the idea, but locals fear plunder and doubt substantial finds beyond old busts and statues.
A London Telegraph summary notes a joint English archbishop and bishop committee quietly revising the Bible in Westminster. It contrasts with Sweden where a century-long “sitting” on translation has yielded only tentative revisions, hindered by deep reverence and fear of disrupting daily life and cherished phrases.
Local notes report Fort Wayne plans to add a second street railway system. The item reflects city infrastructure ambitions amid broader regional chatter. Other tidbits include Andy Johnson in Washington and California ladies speculating in stocks.
Court report from common pleas and superior courts covers multiple divorce petitions for adultery extreme cruelty neglect and willful absence, a decree granted in several cases, a decree refused in one, alimony and a quiet title suit, plus probate actions. Names include Beroer Juper Avery, E M Armstrong, Susan B Cleveland, Martin Cleveland, Martha Dummick, William Dummick, Philip Metz, Annie Metz, Louisa Eberhardt, Christopher Eberhardt, Geo Knowlon, Emma C Knowlon, W J M Gordon, T J Cormack, Johanna Heinrich Hulsemann, Dina Wenning, and Henry N Wenning with estate values noted.
In Chancery Court this morning judgments favored property holders in Pike street locust block pavement cases, totaling about 1800 dollars for the improvement. The Master Commissioner in Chancery concluded Walton grocery sale at Scott and Lower Market, the process lasting two to three days. A plan to invite Trinity church choir to perform a concert in Maysville for Nativity Church funds is noted. A man exposed himself to schoolgirls near the Scott street public school, prompting calls to stop such acts.
Jos Huff fined one dollar and costs for assaulting William Jolly after Jolly slept at Huff’s house and provoked the altercation. Jolly fined for provoking a breach of peace. Col Thor L Jones to address Greeley Club in Lexington. Covington & Cincinnati bridge to be completed by Sunday. Newport council to hear depot construction ordinance for Short Line. Episcopal Church strawberry party netted about 225 dollars for parish. Spiritual gains left undetermined.
In Dayton KY a concert strawberry festival and social dance at Concert Hall will benefit the Good Templars this evening. Circuit Court will hold a special session starting a week from Monday to hear Dayton cases. Public school job examinations begin Saturday at the new school building.
The Bravel Martinnetti pantomime troupe visits our city next week opening at Wood's Theater on Monday evening. Julian and Paul Martinnetti recall the old Ravel days while Raoul The Green Monster and their new pantomime Pat-a-cake promise great delight for local audiences. Do not miss this visit by the famed troupe.
Delegates fill the Academy of Music as crowds surge into Locust and Broad streets. The Illinois delegation presents Gen. Grant as a candidate for a second term, receiving universal support after the balloting ends with Grant at 752 votes. Enthusiasm soars as songs salute the party and nation.
In Steamboat News the case of S A Green versus the Armadillo owners, for 82 35, was decided by Commissioner Halliday. Green, in financial distress, sought to work with permission from clerk Stonebrecker and Captain Byres to board without wages, aiding the clerk on several occasions while expecting customary pay. Stonebrecker occasionally gave small sums, including 16 to move Green’s trunk, while Green claimed regular engagement and unspecified wages. The captain testified the clerk had no authority to hire.
Reported to close with mixed prices across commodities. Middlings quoted around 6 to 7 cents, gas tails and whiskey show declines, flour futures at 825, spring wheat at 168, rye at 400, and mixed meat and provisions prices reflecting broader market softness.
Fragmented OCR lines list various goods and prices including rye, whisky, coffee, and wheat with irregular spacing. Mentions ages or dates such as 1710 and 1834 and scattered numbers, but lacks coherent narrative or complete items. Summary reflects the garbled catalog style and preserves named entities where readable.
Yesterday's dispatch reports the presidential contest narrowing to Wilson versus Colfax, with Pennsylvania voting unanimously for Wilson after a ballot. Delegates fill the Academy of Music as banners flowers and crowds create a grand scene while bands play and the Illinois delegation shifts support to Wilson with 25 to 16 for vice president Colfax.
Last night three young men entered Gee Siering’s beer saloon on Vine and Court. They demanded drinks then left without paying, sparking a dispute in which one struck Mr. Siering with a sand cut. His wound is painful but not serious and he will recover. Grand Jury indictments listed for Haymen, Stramer, Freund, Sweeney, and Je licious cutting. Philadelphia works threatened strike over 15 percent raise.
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