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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1872
Page
1
A steam tug explosion prompts renewed attention to maritime safety as officials introduce a new marine regulation and enforcement of civil service rules. The incident highlights risks in harbor operations and the need for stricter oversight by maritime authorities.
Geneva June 20 The tribunal of arbitration reconvened at two o clock yesterday with all members present and counsel for both governments. No business was transacted and a further adjournment was agreed until Wednesday next the 26th inst.
Hon Norman Judd to be Collector of Customs at Chicago after a White House interview on Chicago appointments. Treasury notes bond redemptions and a new circular exempting ferry boats from entry and clearance fees while ordering tax and stamp adjustments for 16 and 20 cent stamps.
The text notes an applicant must be personally known to referees, of good character, temperate and industrious, and faithful to the Union. Each application requires a practicing physician’s certificate of health to perform clerical labor. It also discusses treaty language, arbitration at Geneva, and the President’s travel plans through early July.
In New York the steam tug Niagara at pier 18 East River exploded a steam pipe injuring deck hand Wherry fatally. John Green, a Second Avenue resident, was found with a pistol wound and believed shot. saloon keeper Jos Schwab was arrested as a suspect. Four others were arrested in connection with the alleged attempt on Green. Police around Metropolitan Gas Works remain vigilant as crews are changed at 6 PM.
The Western Associated Press met at Tremont House in private session with H N Walker re-elected as president and an executive committee named from leading papers. A lake excursion and social events followed, while a record heat day of 96 degrees was noted. The National Division of the Sons of Temperance opened its 28th annual session with about 200 members from multiple states. financials show receipts of 175,796.40 and expenditures of 19,898.82, with 1,860 divisions and 218,977.04 invested capital. A libel suit against the Chicago Evening Post and the Cheney-Whitehouse case were in progress.
Wealthy board member supports the recent change amid days of intense debate. The ensuing tension among stakeholders is easing as discussions continue and plans move forward.
At Mystic Park Boston June 2 horsemen held a field day. Goldsmith Maid won the $5,500 match race against Lucy after a track improvement and a fast first heat time of 2 21. Rosaland also won three heats earlier in 2:31 34, 2:35 14, and 2:33.
Charles E. Perry in Albany relays that the steamer Edgar Stewart arrived at Aspinwall May 21 1872 and crew demanded discharge after anchor. A clash with General Aquero led to threats against Captain Pennell and a U S military boarding, with the vessel detained to protect American property.
William Mitchell was arrested in Philadelphia on a charge of assault and battery. Police found bonds worth $16,350 from three railways in his possession, all payable to T. B. Atterbury of Birmingham. The bonds were reported stolen from the Glass and Iron Savings Bank, prompting additional bail and a station-house detention. Mitchell appeared before Alderman Carpenter and was committed in default of bail.
Weather forecasts for Thursday show clear to partly cloudy skies from the Mississippi to the Atlantic with light rain likely in the upper Great Lakes region. Winds will be light to fresh, southerly then veering to westerly, while the Ohio valley and New England to Middle States see easterly to southwesterly flow. Also notes gum arabic spoilage prevention using quinine crystals, suggesting ink and glue stability.
The report notes the Democratic State Convention in session adopting a permanent organization with no splits expected and hints at a potential full state ticket led by Brooks. Greeley and Brown receive unanimous indorsement, while Liberal Republicans caucus to align with the Democrats. The McMicken School awards highlight student artworks and recognize the institution's progress and faculty.
The Democratic State Convention at St Paul on June 20 adopted a platform aligned with Cincinnati and Horace Greeley’s acceptance letter. Delegates to Baltimore were instructed to support the Cincinnati nominee for President and Vice President. A speech warned delegates against trading Greeley for the presidency. The convention then adjourned after electing delegates.
A Montgomery dispatch to the Appeal reports Alabama's convention the largest and ablest in twelve years. R. W. Walker elected president. The gubernatorial race features Langdon Col Tom Haard Herndon and Oates. Greeley endorsed nearly unanimously and likely to carry the state. Pope Walker supports Greeley with Hern don likely to be named governor.
Incendiary blaze last night destroyed stock worth 4000 dollars and damaged the building for 1000 dollars. insured. Also reports petitions for Libby Garrobrant to the Court of Pardons at Paterson. a lost child at Breman Street. Cathedral school to present Robert Emmet at Mozart Hall this evening. tenement fire on Linn Street slight damage. Plank Road distillery verdict 300000 against Williams Hill and Fowler. Hor ticultural Hall contract awarded for 11680 by Cotteral & Son. Jacos Bows arrested for close driving. traffic concerns noted. Terre Haute & Cincinnati railroad plan to have city own rolling stock and coal supply by December.
Special meeting of Iron Molders Union No 3 to be held this evening at Temperance Hall at the northeast corner of Elm and Fourth Streets by order of the Committee.
In Chicago on June 19 the courts reopen a dispute to restrain Christ Church wardens from paying Cheeney from church revenues and to bar Cheeney from occupying church property. The Chief Justice Williams presided. proceedings resume today.
Washington docket notes the 24 senators whose terms end on the Tith of March including Spencer of Alabama Rice of Arkansas Cole of California Ferry of Connecticut Osborne of Florida Hill of Georgia Trumbull of Illinois Morton of Indiana Harlan of Iowa Pomeroy of Kansas Davis of Kentucky Kellogg of Louisiana Vickers of Maryland Blair of Missouri with the date June 19.
Flour quiet and unchanged. Wheat mostly unchanged. Corn dull, No 2 from store. Oats Bowery and pees at 284c. Rye and barley unchanged. Provisions quiet. Deck bids at 12 dollars, with 5 at 185, and a round lot of brns on freight conditions at a loss. Cured meats and refined items appear in scattered notes amid damaged text.
In the case Common Pleas Berorg Japes Cox Mary Britton v Matthew Britton the court, noting ongoing board support by the husband, limited its ruling to ordering the defendant to pay $50 to the plaintiff from attorney fees.
Ann C Reiger v C P Riley in Bastardy Act case the act ordered a $1000 payment and petition delays were granted for good cause. Various civil actions include demurrer overruled in a physician fee case and judgments for plaintiffs in several suits. Probate matters note Martha A Strong Peter Plass wills and Mary Mullen administratrixes with estates listed.
Coroner Underhill held an inquest into the death of Michael Nusbaum who died after a confrontation at a race track and a saloon. Jacob Martin threw a stone, killing Nusbaum. Jacob Theis is found accessory to the deed. Doctors Koener and Holdt performed the autopsy.
At an 8 o clock meeting in Jake Aug's Club Room the committee voided last Saturday's proceedings. A five man panel including Noble, Kramer, Hoffman and Geo Atkinson was named to report a Hamilton county delegate apportionment for the State Convention and a plan to select delegates for the First and Second Congressional districts' National Convention at Ballimore.
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