22 Jun 1872
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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1872
Page
1
No jury yet in the Stokes case. Fifth Avenue Hotel conference discusses nominees Groesbeck and Olmstead. Sons of Temperance convention headlines this telegraphed update.
In Berlin on June 22 Her Majesty the Empress Augusta publishes a letter proposing a series of workingmen dwelling houses modeled after London structures by the late Geo Peabody. She has secured pledges of active cooperation from Queen Victoria and the Baroness Court.
The acting Secretary of the Treasury appoints a group of 14 officials to select a Philadelphia post office site. Names include Joseph Patterson Jno Forney Col Thomas A Scott Seth J ag collector C Gillingham Henry Bingham Charles L Borie Stephen A Caldwell and Gen Geo Cadwallader. The report also notes postal rate changes for newspapers and revenue stamp fraud warnings from the Internal Revenue Bureau.
The document details quarterly and semi-monthly postage rates for newspapers, periodicals, and printed matter, with special rates for drop-printed materials, packages, and samples. It notes Washington trea ty matters, Geneva tribunal conclusions, and confirms free mail for Mrs Lincoln for life.
New York June 22 seven jurors have been obtained so far in Stoke's trial with three more panel attempts of one hundred each exhausted. A fresh panel of one hundred was ordered as the court adjourned. Labor strike conditions remain, with indications of an early settlement as sugar refiners and workers seek wage gains rather than eight hours. A secretive conference at the Fifth Avenue Hotel adjourned after nominating Adams for President and Groesbeck for Vice President and endorsing principles on amnesty civil rights statewide self government and restraint on patronage.
A three resident commission from Cincinnati with power to add to its number was ordered, with Geo Hoadley Charles Strobel and Julius Dexter named. The Cotton Exchange set July 8 as the adjourn date. Betting on the Bassett Longfellow race at Monmouth Park runs strong with near even money. The Herald predicts Greeley may secure Baltimore on first ballot against Grant. A Liberty Street fire injures several firemen and causes losses near 30000. The Geneva arbitration court denied indirect claims in the Alabama case, with decision due July 26.
Early morning blaze at 12 South Water street, Chicago, destroyed a four story brick building storing whisky. Four insurance patrolmen opened the door to remove wares when a barrel exploded, fatally burning two men and severely injuring another. Loss estimated around 80 thousand dollars. Also notes Liberal Republican Convention to choose delegates for Springfield and debate at Sons of Temperance on admitting colored men.
June 22 reports light to fresh winds and clear to partly cloudy skies. Weather over Tennessee and surrounding areas shows periods of rain in the south, with northern to western winds and cooler conditions expected in New England and the Mid Atlantic.
A morning blast at 18 and 2 Liberty Street in New York injures seventeen firemen, with four fatalities including John Harris Edward Burke Francis Murray and Thomas Flynn. Several others are seriously hurt as vitriol containers explode, wrecking Erchen bach and Schnebel Mensing stores and leaving losses undetermined.
A express engine derailed on the Grand Trunk railway near Shannonville Ontario. Cars piled, escaping steam scalded passengers. Early tallies report about nine dead and fifty seriously hurt with many others unaccounted as forces work at the scene. Some survivors, driven by pain, were reported running naked through nearby fields.
The afternoon market review shows exports and imports for the last twenty four hours with uneven activity. Prices quoted include oats at banded levels, whisky steady at 8 cents, and flour and wheat figures listed for various lots along with notes on market dullness and quiet demand.
Market notes from New York and Liverpool show government bonds steady and gold at a two percent carry. Cotton trading in Liverpool is quiet with limited sales and weather concerns noted elsewhere. Unclear telegrams from London and New York reference various rates and commodities but lack full details.
Market news from New York and Chicago shows wheat irregular with prices around 17N, corn and oats subdued, hogs and lard near flat to firm, whisky steady, gold at 112 and 158. Reports from Milwaukee list winter wheat around 660 and other grains, with general receipts and quiet activity across major commodities.
Frank Gabrand, a Frenchman, faced grand larceny charges for stealing a mare, buggy, and harness valued at 450 dollars from Jared Hicks, a Camminsylle livery stable keeper. He was bound over for 500 dollars. Weidner’s brother Frank was discharged after a threat case, costs imposed. Sherron discharged over a table caster dispute. owner not found. Chas Steps fined 10 dollars and costs for selling beer to a 14 year old at his stock-yard bar.
Robbery last night at the home of Wm. Jones foreman of the Gazette news room. Jewelry and silverware stolen. Covington bootblack Joan Williams arrested with new pants suspected of theft. He awaits examination before Judge Straub. Coroner’s inquest on Wm. E. Hamilton drowned near Hengehold Jenner’s coal yard. Verdict: accidental drowning. City notes 113 deaths last week ten from smallpox.
Dispatch from Little Rock reports Democratic delegates debating whether to nominate for state officers with resolutions urging party organization and reform unity. Liberal Republicans meet in secrecy amid disputes, while Logan H. Roots is replaced as U S Marshal by W A Button.
A fragment notes an event labeled June ten with unclear names and details. The readable portion mentions Wiger and a location or group abbreviated as Aoe, but specifics are missing.
The Common Council considers issuing bonds totaling 100 000 for Cincinnati improvements with a 6 sinking fund and 308 000 for reservoir completion with a similar fund, schedules August 1 as the bond issue date, and transmits ordinances. Other measures include a 6 730 appropriation for property on John street, condemnation renewals, 1500 for Avon street improvements, and a 22500 return of funds to the Oxford and Colerain Turnpike trustees. An annual tax levy ordinance is also amended.
Report notes excitement in Police Court circles after Lt Linton refused to release Ball held on boarding charges. Deputy Clerk Richards presented a bail bond signed by Daniel for release, but Linton argued clerks lack bail authority without a judge. The text cites Municipal Section 195 granting clerk authority for temporary bail up to twenty four hours in absence of judge or mayor.
The Cincinnati Normal School holds its annual commencement this evening at Hughes High School with music essays and diploma deliveries. Graduates include Kate English Isabella Aldcroft Clementina Bleska Mary Car Fann Crumpton Fannie Douglas Bernardine Bens Nettie Fillmore Mary Gorman Julia Warris Alice Horton Alice Frey Mary Jones Frances Matthews Virginia Mulholland Mary Robertson Alice Roseboom Mary Sawyer Eliza Wilson Emma Wet Caroline Block Checilleller Eliza Hoff Mary Komnertmann Olympia Pflueger Emily Pruess Riiseschilling Eliza Wahle.
Superior Court juries returned a plaintiff verdict for six dollars and interest in a suit over a note signed and indorsed by Sine and Hagan. Ellen Lovell sues Li Dy Line and Jno B Hagan for five hundred dollars balance due, claims Hagan unpaid and not her attorney. Tax Rev William Allen Fiske officiated a marriage at Major Brown’s residence, W Konrthy, between WJ Comly and the bride. The newlyweds departed in the palace car Japan for the Great West after the ceremony.
The court presided by Judge Juper Swine adjourned bankruptcy proceedings involving Oscar Dearth doing business as Dearth & Co. The morning session discussed asset claims and the status of the debtor. The terse hearing noted uncertainties in filings and potential reorganizational steps.
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