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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1872
Page
1
Erie rally stirs voters as Democratic and Liberal coalition gains attention in windswept contests. The Great Boston Peace Jubilee frames regional culture while Paterson workers push labor issues and Mississippi Democrats fund Princeton College offerings.
June 27 news notes Erie directors election with candidates and inspectors named. Geneva arbitration session advances toward a final decision while eight hour labor movement grows amid strikes and new board talks.
In Springfield on June 27 delegates from Democrats and Liberal Republicans held large gatherings. The Cincinnati platform was adopted and a joint ticket for state officers favored by both factions emerged including G A Koerner for governor and L Weldon for attorney general.
A late night disturbance at Born's beer garden near Girard and Third ended with William Mullen wounded in the hand after Michael Trainer fired a revolver. Michael McQuicken restrained the wounded man while Trainer slashed his face. Mullen remains in dangerous condition as attackers are arrested.
Fifteen thousand attended the afternoon concert with Leutner and Strauss encores. The Coliseum ball drew at least 25,000 in the evening as English German and French bands performed. Two and a half acres of floor were crowded with would be promenaders and dancing began with quadrilles and waltzes by Strauss and others.
An elegant reception drew a crowd with floral decorations and formal attire. President and cabinet members attended alongside Count Anna of Austria and Mr Westenburgh, representative of the Netherlands.
Paterson reports no new strike developments yesterday with three thousand workers out of work, amounting to about fifteen thousand people affected. Many mechanics have left Paterson to seek employment in other cities. Princeton College receives $200,000 from John C. Green of New York for a new scientific school, with a further $100,000 from Henry Marequade for the same cause.
In Jackson Mississippi on June 26 the Democratic convention began at 11 A M J W C Watson former Confederate Congress senator was chosen permanent president J T Powers editor of the Clarion served as secretary representation was limited to about half the county Resolutions condemn Grant call for Greeley and Brown or a Democratic ticket at Baltimore A heated debate ensued over removing the phrase without abating any Democratic principles.
Clear and partly cloudy conditions forecast for Thursday across the Southern States east of the Mississippi with light to fresh winds. Middle States expect partly cloudy skies with possible light rain and easterly to southerly breezes. New England should clear with light to fresh easterly to southerly winds. Ohio valley to Lake Erie and the Upper Lakes may see light rains followed by westerly and northerly winds and clearing conditions.
The piece argues a dangerous view of strikes, calling the labor unrest a disease that will end badly for workers and society. It lists costs like idle weeks, higher prices, and capital flight, while claiming unions sabotage progress and mimic revolutionary activity. It asserts skilled clerks and salespeople avoid unions and that unskilled labor follows demagogic leadership.
The Financier argues workers suffer under union control as wages rise only to be pulled down by profiteers. It condemns organized strikes and calls for intelligent workers and employers to rethink union power, warning of looming encroachment and loss. It questions the value of union leadership and urges action away from dictation toward self-reliance.
A dreadful case from Capen near Llanelly Carmarthenshire reports Henry Brice a Welsh wife killer. Brice beat wounded and throttled his spouse while a lodger slept and two poachers heard pleas but did not intervene. Brice later carried the body revealed by neighbors and was arrested after attempting to hide the crime.
Oriental Camp No 9 filed its certificate of incorporation with the Recorder with John H. Gault as Chief Ruler and Alex H. Hart as Secretary. In police court Frances Ball and six young lodgers faced a case tied to a probe by Lieutenant Linton about a boarded girl. the judge dismissed for lack of a case.
The case of Ann Wagner charged with harboring lewd women was continued to July 3. Sally Lewis arrested on the same charge was discharged. Matthew Abt, accused of stealing about 50 cents from George Flemmer’s money drawer, was sent out for a month. Nicholas Schrand, charged with assault and biting Daniel Weiss, was discharged as Daniel was more guilty than Nicholas.
The article praises suburban scenery and hospitality while revealing Col. J. C. Crane has opened an elegant entertaining site on College Hi road. Guests can enjoy refined surroundings, fresh air, and cuisine rivaling Epicurus as they visit Forest Home’s sylvan retreat.
Market roundup shows Flour demand firmer with better inquiry and steady prices. Wheat and corn markets mixed and quiet, oats dull, cotton steady with inquiries, rib and clear sides firm, bacon quiet but firm, rum inquirer and firm, cattle prices unchanged amid liberal receipts. Barges show limited sales across items with various prices noted.
Gold and tin steady and quiet with prices noted for various grades. Wheat and corn show dull or steady activity with July and August futures quoted. lard and tallow reported with upper price ranges. Cattle and other commodities listed as active or quiet across markets in Chicago Milwaukee and ether centers.
The text notes canal towns between Rochester and the Niagara River raising funds to build a railroad connecting with lines to Chicago and New York. It mentions infrastructure like road iron and 100 cars, with work to commence at once and proceed rapidly.
The June negotiations between France and Germany on evacuation are closed. France issues a loan of three million francs for public subscription, aiming to fund the settlement and related measures.
Trenton June 2 The State Democratic Convention opened with temporary chairman CH Haight. Reports of committees on rules resolutions and credentials followed a recess to 2 PM. City measures include street widening Dixon and McMillan extensions with damages fixed for several property owners. A probing inquiry into a railroad matter caused political controversy before adjourning with several reports and a fire plug resolution adopted.
Wm McHugh pleads guilty to stealing a lead pipe valued at $10 from Mr McIntyre and is given six months. Harry Roberts admits taking the wrong shovel valued at ninety cents and gets three months in the Workhouse. A twelve year old boy case over ninety five cents from Seppel is continued till Monday. David Whitmore case of $27 theft from James Harris is pushed to Friday. Chas Cooper charged with stealing a $4 pistol from Chas Rice is continued till Saturday. Minnie Burton fined for harboring lewd women and her six frail boarders. A large court session with witness Kastner and others extended to near two o'clock in the afternoon.
Coroner Underhill conducted an inquest on an unknown man found in the river with a bullet wound to the temple. The corpse measured about five feet eight inches, weighed around 150 pounds, with grey eyes and dark hair, wearing a black coat and pants, striped shirt, and carrying eighty cents. pistol cartridges clenched in one hand. No identification or clear cause of death emerged. The text also notes a separate item about New York hours reduction impacting yearly production.
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