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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1872
Page
1
The report outlines progress at the Geneva Conference alongside the Great Boston Peace Jubilee events. Coverage notes tense debates, with international delegates pursuing accord amid ceremonial peace celebrations. A separate item mentions the Illinois heated term and an alarming explosion at the Ohio Penitentiary with seventy five killed or wounded.
Paris obituary notes the death of Elie Fred. Farry a Marshal of France and Senator of the Empire aged 68. Born in 1804 he rose from military academy to captain in 1835 and colonel by 1844. He fought in Algeria the Crimean War and Mexico campaign earning a Marshal title in 1863.
Geneva June 21 reports a conference between British and American representatives. Negotiations for a satisfactory adjustment proceed favorably and a joint arrangement is hoped for. It is believed the Court of Arbitration will seek instructions from both governments before its next meeting.
The New York labor scene shows no major events as unions report weak committee results and rising worker discontent amid employer opposition. A large July 12 Orange lodge parade plan in Brooklyn is arranged with a peaceable route and no arming intent, while political cabinet movements and travel updates fill the rest of the day’s note.
The Japanese embassy group led by Iwakura returns to Boston and Washington after visiting West Point and Niagara Falls. Harry Bassett occupies a Monmouth Park stable beside Longfellow as race horse arrivals rise toward a crowded meet. July stakes and Monmouth events attract wide interest. A private conference adjourns after midnight with speakers including Atkinson and Dorsheimer, split on Greeley. The jury finds Dr Gyles not guilty in the abortion death case of Mrs Lowden.
The President named Wm A Britton as U S Marshal for the Northern District of Arkansas, and removed Vito E Logan and H Roots. Telegraphs praise the Geneva Board of Arbitration progress toward a treaty. Treasury reports substantial tax reductions totaling about 57.8 million. A real estate agent, A L Davis, was shot by Edward T Hardy in Georgetown over alleged seduction. Hardy arrested on $3,000 bail.
At six to seven this morning a boiler explosion at the Ohio Brush & Wire Works in the Penitentiary killed and wounded between 75 and 85 inmates. About 25 fatalities reported, including guard Adams. Full details not yet available.
CHICAGO June 21 Wheat harvest starts in Southern Illinois and Indiana with excellent prospects. Grain trade reports no further failures and markets settle. A strike by clothing cutters disrupts journeymen tailors and tailoresses, while manufacturers resist demands. Sunstroke cases rise as temperatures reach 110 to 112 in sun and 92 to 94 in shade. David A. Gage's trotting mare Clara G. sells for 15000 to Li Or-Chase of Boston, $5000 below expectations. Gage paid 2500 for her earlier.
The sale of horses brought in a combined sum of 49937 dollars. In legal news the Cheng case arguments have concluded and Judge Williams awaits an advisory decision likely within a week. The National Division Line of Temperance Convention urged voters to back National Prohibition candidates James Black and John Russell, with plans for a potential third party in Illinois.
In St Louis on June 21 the Sunday-school Jubilee drew about twelve thousand children from city schools. A procession from Lucas Place, led by Gen B Fish, moved to Sengerfest Hall where about twenty thousand people gathered. E D Jones led singing with an orchestra of one hundred, followed by addresses by Bishop Marvin, Rev Paxon, Mayor Brown and others.
The report notes E P Gerry's mare Nerve winning the first heat in 3 09 and Clifford taking heats three and four at 2 60 and 2 57 while Postboy won a half mile race in 54 seconds. Springfield reports Rev Peter Cartwright deemed incapable of managing his affairs with Madison Cartwright named conservator due to his advancing age.
Hackensack June 21 John W Avery convicted of murdering Jacob W Erb at Catskill February 1 yesterday confessed to his counsel that he killed to steal the watch and pawn it for money. His case is before the Court of Pardons but counsel deem an appeal for commutation useless.
In Minneapolis St Paul on June 21 the case of Platt Thorne Maynard of Chicago against William F. Davidson, alleged partner of H Eames & Co., claiming about eighteen thousand dollars, after a trial in District Court since June 18, the jury returned a verdict for the defendant after twenty minutes out. The case is described as a test case involving about one hundred thousand dollars.
In Raykin Fort on June 21 the Kentucky convention reassembled. The Resolutions Committee did not back Greeley, and opposition was strong. An amendment by Gen. Duke to endorse and instruct for Greeley failed after spirited rebuttals by Joe Blackburn, Alexander Martin, and Bob Johnson. The Bourbons won the fight.
Weather bulletin reports clear and partly cloudy conditions extending across the Mississippi region, with possible scattered areas along the South Atlantic coast. Northern portions of New England and nearby stations may see light ice or fresh winds from the west, affecting late Friday.
At Columbus Ohio on June 41 a boiler explosion at the Ohio Brush Factory near the penitentiary injured several workers and caused extensive damage. Most workers prayed in the east end as the blast destroyed 25 feet of the west shop, bricks and timbers flying into the air. one boiler piece landed 300 feet away in the prison yard.
Market report through 1:00 PM Friday June 1 shows grain oats and corn dull with little change, wheat and rye steady to slightly lower, and livestock prices mixed. Flour and bacon markets stable. lard firmer. corn and oats offered at various bids with limited sales.
Coroner Underhill held an inquest on Mrs Ann Leonard who died at 41 Elm Street after intoxication. The husband, a coal shoveler, testified she was Irish by birth, about 88, with two daughters. Neighbors noted heavy drinking. Verdict: death from effects of intemperance. A teamster Klinefelter was struck by sun near Little Miami depot but expected to recover. Dada Hicks wounded at Wood and Front Street two weeks ago remains in dying condition. Information Wanted: William Alby from Onalaska, Wisconsin is seeking his uncle Mr Barnes, who sent him money to come here. he is at Third Street.
Police Court logged 26 new and 13 continued cases including murder, grand larceny, vagrancy, lunacy, and disorderly conduct. Several harboring lewd women charges were reset, bail set at 150 dollars for frail women, and multiple defendants discharged or remanded. Notable items include a murder case continued a week, arrests for drunkenness and disorderly conduct, and a horse theft linked to Frank Gurrand awaiting judge.
FRANKFORT June 20. The Democratic State Convention opened at 11 o clock with Gen Lucius Desha as temporary chairman. Thirty five counties failed to respond. A resolution urged just and conscientious execution of laws and restoration of equal rights, opposing presidential despotism and congressional usurpation. The convention recessed to two o clock. Current sentiment favors a straight Baltimore ticket, with two thirds of delegates expected to back a Greene Brown endorsement.
June 2 New York delegates meet at 3 P M called by Carl Schurz for the convenience of anti Gr ants. secrecy observed and tickets required for entry. press barred. outcome to be published. At the Stokes trial Judge Ingham rules the District Attorney may choose his own legal assistance and jury selection begins with four jurors accepted. Cotton markets show steady with low middling at 25 44c and middling at 26 34c.
Washington June 20 The Navy Department has been advised of the arrival of the Russian with Duke Alexis aboard at Rio April 29 Emperor Don Pedro visited the flagship and was received with customary honors.
Brunswick reports a late night collision near Metuchen on the Jersey railroad at eight ninety nine. He says seven miles from here, an unknown number of passengers are injured and further particulars are awaited.
A meeting of Deputies from Right and Left Centres at Versailles debated Gen Chauzy's call for a coalition of conservative republicans against republican revolutionists. Debates ended with no decision, but a majority regarded the proposition as a permanent basis for a republic France will accept.
The second and last exhibition of General Juarez's Mexican Vaquero Troupe drew crowds at Buckeye Race Track yesterday afternoon. The gauchos rode trained mustangs, lassoed wild cattle, and twisted tails to un twist them, a display met with mixed admiration. Local crime notes followed, including a hackman theft from Col. Folsom and arrests for counterfeiting and a murder case. Park officials visited Burnet woods while market prices and livestock quotes appeared in late news from the change.
Market notes from Liverpool and New York dated June 20 report various commodity quotations. Wheat winter priced around 12s 8d in Liverpool with other figures noted. gold, flour, oil, corn, and rice prices appear with mixed movement. The text records currency fluctuations, futures for wheat and sugar, and mentions Porto Rico and other market items in brief telegraphic form.
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