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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1872
Page
1
The report notes a secret session of the Geneva tribunal addressing the consolidation of revenue districts. No jury has yet been convened in the Stokes case. Also mentioned are the Great Boston Peace Jubilee and a heavy rain storm affecting local newsboys. The Illinois double-headed convention is referenced among the items.
Private Geneva dispatches indicate the Court of Arbitration’s decision will probably be unfavorable to the English government, signaling a possible setback in ongoing international dispute talks.
In Geneva on June 26 authorities report that the Proposition Council for the English Government faces strong opposition from most court members to adjourning for eight months. The court prefers continuing the session to reach a definite conclusion on American government claims. Dispatches from Washington via Bancroft Davis suggest unfavorable news that could jeopardize arbitration, linked to indirect damages excluded from the process.
No further jurors were chosen in the Stokes trial yesterday with only ten selected. a new panel of 150 is summoned for today. The Geneva Tribunal of Arbitration reassembled in Paris with secret proceedings and a lengthy session anticipated, aiming to issue a formal decision after ratification by US and UK governments. Reports say the eight hour movement wanes as firms revert to ten hours in furniture, marble, carpentry, and metal trades. A great trotting race at Prospect Park fair grounds features Goldsmith, Maid Lucy, American Girl, and Henry for a $5000 purse, drawing excitement beside the Bassett and Longfellow clash. Washington dispatches note Delano and Boutwell due, Belknap traveling for the army meeting. A private letter from T J Coffey says he will return with Curtin in August.
Diplomatic discussions continue with both nations seeming ready to accept a treaty. A new push reforms the Americas Club with a large turnout of old members, led by Tweed and Brennan. About twelve thousand dollars was subscribed, and the club-house and fixtures are secured as headquarters.
The Coliseum overflowed with about seventy thousand in attendance as foreign bands joined the Marine Band in Boston. President and officials were welcomed amid a program of choral selections by Madame Rudersdorff and Madame Leutner, Strauss waltzes, operatic pieces, and a Jubilee finale by the Prussian Prize march. The Jubilee singers from Nashville drew particular enthusiasm.
Washington June 2 The Internal Revenue Bureau plans to merge districts under the 48th section of the 1872 act reducing supervising districts to ten and collection districts to eighty with fewer officers. Changes take effect January 1 new schedule due August 1. Also noted Senator Sumner’s upcoming finance speech in July and a Grant Wilson ratification meeting hindered by rain.
Springfield watchers predict the Liberal Republican and Democratic Convention will draw the largest crowd to date. A joint ticket is likely with a Liberal Republican for Governor and Senator Trumbull, Koerner prominent, Palmer mentioned. The Times wants a Democrat at the helm. liquor law sparks potential German vote shifts of about 30,000 to break the straight Republican hold.
In Chicago an Oakland Congregational Church spire was struck by lightning and shattered, with roof damage noted. A newsboy died from lightning on East Randolph Street. Several churches collected for Persians last Sunday, raising about $1,200.
About three thousand workers in Paterson gathered for a mass meeting to press wage demands. Employers refuse, and workers vow not to resume until their terms are met.
In Brooklyn on June 2 the Dart of the Union club beat the Brogan of Jersey City in a $1,000 yacht race run from Roberts reef buoy to Frank Bates' State boat, finishing in 117 minutes amid a heavy beat to windward and drenched crews. Meanwhile livery workers strike and other trades resume on old terms.
The report predicts northerly to westerly winds and clear weather from the South Atlantic to the Middle States, with clearing conditions by Wednesday morning for New England. It forecasts clear to partly cloudy skies and light to fresh winds from the Gulf to the Ohio valley, increasing cloudiness with brisk winds and possible rain in the northwest and Missouri, and brisk easterly winds overnight from New Jersey to Maine.
A boy injured sliding from a banister at the Sixth Street school is reported. A cutting affray occurred in the flats with John Armstrong and Nicholas Swim. Swim posted 300 bail for trial. Hartley Bros. advertise iron fixtures claimed to be hangings. The Mayor's Court cites drunks and vagrants. fines ranged from 1 to 5 dollars. The North Kentucky Agricultural Society fair opens August 27 at Florence with multiple county events planned in September and October.
Judge Hoadly’s claim rests on May 23 1870 council action authorizing defense of annexation, with four yeas and two absent. New $4000 bonds sold to Henry Krohm at par. he backs the borough heavily. German teachers' exam selects Fred Conrad as Principal and Mrs Custerer as 1st Assistant. A Presbyterian church fete is planned on Mrs Janet Thompson’s grounds. Thibodoux Louisiana showcases a dyke protected water works system.
Lafayette excitement over a haunted house and a push to establish a Michigan City National Bank are noted along with an old settlers meeting in South Bend. fires, drownings, and property losses weave through reports from Lafayette, Elkhart, Cambridge City, and Kendallville, while local political notes spotlight a Tenth District Republican Convention and a near Baltimore Convention postponement.
TOM McGEHAN has been released from the Workhouse. Lincoln Park will receive a flag pole by order of the Park Commissioners. The Board of Education schedules a special meeting this evening with full attendance requested. The Board of Trade appoints a committee to cooperate with other groups on Red River trade, including John Simpkinson, John A. Pomeroy, Wm. C. Mudge, Matthew Addy and Jed Hebberd. The Taxation Committee urges a special meeting to address state and municipal taxation and remedies for current defects. Green county citizens petition for Rockport railroad extension through the area.
Mrs Brackett of the Collector's office was attacked by a furious Texan steer near Ludlow ferry but sustained no serious injuries. Also noted is the Third Grand Annual Picnic of the St Vincent De Paul Society at Parlor Grove with transport by the Champion No 6 and Robert Burns steamers at 8 and 9 AM. Dinner will be served on the grounds.
Esquire Carter's crowded court hears Samuel E Adams testify he loaned Dr Beck 1600 on allegedly good mortgages and a 1960 note for one year. Defendants Banning Lane Brown move to dismiss, then separate trials ordered. Adams, a 22 year old from Fayette county, alleges Dr Beck promised three Spangenberg mortgages cancelled for new security. Case in progress.
The report notes mixed activity for crops and meats. Barley and wheat prices show firmness and dullness, with no sales reported for whisky. Hog activity is moderate, cattle quiet, bacon and sugar cured goods in demand, flour and corn prices listed, with various lot sizes and weights observed in recent dealings.
Market notes show scattered prices with grains and flour steady or down. Commodities like red winter wheat quoted around 1.10, Milwaukee values rough, Rio gold and other metals fluctuating amid thin trading.
The New York World argues against a bolt from the Democratic Party and predicts Grant’s likely win if factions stay away. It says Greeley’s nomination would be folly unless he gains real Republican reinforcement and would not reflect the party’s core.
The notice invites attendees to a Union Baptist event at Parker's Grove tomorrow with guidance on eligibility.
Transfers include E M Bradley to Joshua Fezier for a Plainville lot at 75 dollars. James Goodwin and wife to Samuelyay a North Bend Street Industry Maine lot. Armleder to Fidel Bader on Hall northeast corner leasehold valued at 2800 dollars per year.
A short note clarifies a recent report that Courthouse watchmen wages were cut by 2.50 to two dollars daily. The correction states no such reduction occurred, the confusion stemming from west street bridge workers facing a cut.
Yesterday's item misnamed Mr. P B Spence as the injured rider. The occupants were Messrs Kebbler and Van Bibbler with Van Bibbler thrown from the buggy and injured. Mr Spence was not on the avenue when the accident occurred.
About three yesterday afternoon a group of five men entered M. W. Jones's saloon on East Front near Ferry Street in the Twenty first Ward and assaulted Mrs. Jones. She cried for help, four pursuers captured three suspects by the riverbank, but the principal assailant escaped unseen. Mrs. Jones could not identify any of the attackers.
The Board of Education met in regular session with twenty six members present. The Book Fund of 8437 36 was allocated to pay book bills. Librarian salary rose from 3500 to 4000, assistants unchanged. Several teachers submitted resignations including Hutchins Kurts Dongelly Neuffer. The long standing principals appointment issue was referred to committee after Tecoscnicented Gena Sotate and Henry Weiser changes were noted.
A fragmentary line asks about the whereabouts of a great bonnet and hints at admiration for new ideas and latest fashions.
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