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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1872
Page
2
Eyewitness notes a massive gunpowder explosion near Calabar river mouth harming ships and homes, with two and a half tons of incendiaries. The report also mentions Martens in New York City warming to forceful actions, while workers resist coercion and urge public support for nonviolent aims.
The passage mocks a planned sensation by General Schenck and a private set of presidential instructions. It suggests Washington insiders would shrug at further missteps while noting the odd diplomacy attributed to Fish and Schenck as almost comic.
Captain Colvocoresses of the Navy was killed in St Conn on his way to New York. A pistol shot, a rifled valise, a broken sword cane, and cash and drafts found on him suggest foul play or possible self harm. Detectives pursue clues in a case shrouded in mystery and intrigue.
In Ludlow Street Jail awaits arrest of a reformer who challenged alleged abuses in the New York Methodist Book Concern. The episode stirs sympathy and anger, as outrage over misconduct challenges the conscience and finances of the organization. The piece argues the controversy could limit funds and usefulness while a broader reckoning will unfold.
Fragmentary critique of the political scene. The piece laments constant blathering and endless resolutions from national to local levels, as leaders assume hearings will always yield to their demands. It hints at heavy telegrams from union leaders and a costly, burdensome process.
The piece attacks the Forney Tribune World and other metropolitan papers for craving sensational political rumors. It argues provincial press should ignore idle oracular notices and focus on real news items rather than pre election resolutions and telegraph chatter.
A Civil War correspondent and Ohio officers dispute Gen. Hooker’s San Francisco account of Jackson’s movements and Howard’s command at Chancellorsville. They argue the Twelfth corps blocked Jackson as Eleventh reformed, while Howard slept and troops suffered a confused retreat.
The piece notes Rev Charlies Cleveland nearing 100 if alive by June 21, reports bishops moved from editorial chairs and colleges, notes Rev J T Baldwin's illness, and mentions Rev George Hepworth planning a 75000 iron church in New York. It covers clergy deaths, sermons, and Vatican and Methodist-Episcopal debates, with a sacred music preview for the World's Jubilee and public processions in New Orleans Jefferson City.
The United Presbyterian General Assembly reports 574 ministers with 424 pastors, 74,154 members, 53,282 Sabbath-school scholars, and total contributions of 827,755. Philadelphia leads in average salary at 2,095, with 49 presbyteries valuing church fees at 3,656,955 and 165,392 persons accommodated. 26 houses were erected for 154,000, and a committee was appointed to pursue potential union talks with the Presbyterian Church.
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