24 Jun 1872
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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1872
Page
1
Telegraph dispatch outlines the Geneva Conference progress with Toombs and Stephens opposing Greeley Wade Hampton and hints at a philosopher debate in Chappaqua. Dr Howard expected imminent release as news of a destructive Jersey City fire and end of the New York strike circulate.
Paris on June 2 reports President Thiers has issued orders directing that all arrests of a political character shall cease.
Madrid official papers deny Washington recall of Minister Sickles and say Spain desires no change in the American Mission to Madrid. They also publish articles indicating the speedy release of Dr Houard.
Washington chronicles the lengthy correspondence on the treaty of Washington from February to May. It outlines British and American positions on indirect damages, the tribunal at Geneva, and proposed notes between governments. The narrative notes Senate amendment and aim to resolve neutral liability in future claims.
The correspondence between Schenck and Fish details British mediation on an additional treaty article and an adjournment of arbitration. It notes British cabinet views and American resistance to joint adjournment while pursuing timely ratification and a Geneva tribunal meeting. It also mentions Maj Benjamin Hill and Atlanta political shifts.
The Peace Jubilee in Boston enjoyed a pleasant day with ten to twelve thousand attendees. Highlights included the Freischutz overture, American Hymn, Strauss New Wein waltz, and a strong chorus performance by Madame Leuther and Mrs. Houston. A German band performed Tannhauser, followed by Abt’s When the Swallows Homeward Fly and a powerful mixture of 150 colored singers led by Chichester and the Nashville troupe singing Mine Eyes… The audience demanded more encores, and Arbuckle delivered Robin Adair. A daily concert is planned this week with reduced admission. Fire at D H Sparhawk & Co. causes $45,000 damage. insured.
MEMPHIS June 24 reports two large Humboldt Tennessee business houses burned the night before near the depot causing about $10,000 in losses. General Wade Hampton and Governor Alcorn arrived yesterday. It is whispered the former will be interviewed today and may declare for Grerly and Brown.
The Democratic and Liberal Republican papers published a call for a ratification meeting in Toledo on the 28th to confirm the nomination at the Cincinnati Convention. The call is signed by a large number of prominent Republicans.
The Lodi Poudretté Co. on Hackensack River owned by James B. Slye & Co. was destroyed by fire. The building end.
The great Republican Convention in Baton Rouge nominated U. S. Senator W. P. Kellogg for Governor and C. Antrim for Lieutenant Governor. The Pinchbeck Convention adjourns to August 9 awaiting Liberal Republican nominations on August 1. Rain threatens crops. Bronson-Holbrook case draws curiosity as Mrs Bronson rumored to expose Holbrook's bigamy. Train ends his tour with large audiences.
Charles Brally, a laborer from Welland Ontario, was arrested by Port Colborne Constable Boyer for robbing a farmer of money. While being taken to the lockup Brally shot Boyer in the groin with a revolver. the officer is reported to be in serious condition and Brially was confined.
A wary preface against long engagements urges marrying promptly to avoid evils and suspicions. The piece contrasts pressures on engaged men and women, notes social missteps at the wedding table, and recalls a couple whose brief union ended with distance and separate fates.
New York reports the eighth week of a broad strike with trades moving toward an eight hour system. Some sectors compromise while others cling to ten hour rules. Piano makers capitulated unsuccessfully, sugar refiner relations ease, and Brooklyn hack drivers hire replacements. A dispute on Fifty sixth street near Seventh avenue ends with Walsh striking Perry with a carting, causing a severe head injury and arrest.
Wage totals show $1 043 000 to employers and $1 675 000 to workers with losses in other trades due to limited data. Clothing strikes may push fall prices 25 to 30 percent while building slowdowns threaten jobs. Piano trade losses hurt workers more, sewing machine plants report effected nonstrikers, iron trades resist eight hour gains, and employers threaten discharge after ten hours. International Society of London and Paris agents support worker resistance with aid.
In Chicago the wheat corner follows the oats collapse, Harding and partners built positions from 120 to 164, Harding holding 800000 bushels as others sold. Wheat then fell to 130, Harding losing about 250000, with 1200000 bushels stored and rail freight unable to clear. Springfield state conventions loom large. Chicago Times predicts a Greeley victory and urges a new liberal party.
The report covers market activity up to 11:00 P.M. Monday June, noting quiet, heavy selling in some sectors and firm prices for others. Cotton remains unchanged while provisions, bulk meats, and corn show limited wholesale movement and various price points across the trading day.
Latest market notes show mixed activity with grains like wheat steady near 1.78 per unit and winter wheat quoted around similar levels. Livestock prices display modest gains for lard and tallow while oils and metals drift. traders note some volatility amid July and August futures and near-term tender prices.
Lieutenant Linton denies begging an apology from Deputy Clerk George Richards of the Police Court. He explains his refusal to release Miss Francis Ball on Thursday night based on a bail bond deemed legal by Judge Straub, a view supported by several eminent city lawyers while Richards defends the bond’s legality.
A Turner Hall meeting last night formed an eight hour league in the city. It drew under fifty participants. C. H. Lucker was elected president Edward Minck secretary and Louis Baer treasurer all temporary. About twenty four joined and the gathering adjourned to next Saturday evening.
Diplomas were conferred by Mr. Frazer with remarks. Rev A D Mayo praised city schools progress over six years including the natural teaching method and the new public library. Union Baptist Church service led by Rev J H Magee cleared a $39 debt with a $1 donation, in minutes.
A chaotic docket records a pendente lite alimony request in BrFose JupeE Cox v Carolina Bradle with deceit allegations about children in Germany, while other cases involve debts to Mary Cox's estate, demurrers overruled, and a stepfather services suit for 1750. The state case and land association matter show mixed outcomes and juries awarding damages, including 208 dollars in a referenced trial.
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