28 Jun 1872
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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1872
Page
1
Arbitration advances on internal revenue issues as negotiators report constructive progress. Officials from the tax department and representatives discuss outstanding points and potential resolutions in the case. No disputes are reported as to near term outcomes.
The Court of Arbitration met at Hotel de Ville with Lord Tenterden presenting for Britain. The session adjourned to Friday forenoon as both sides hope an early favorable conclusion. Count Sclopis and coarbitrators are expected to act when the court reconvenes.
In the House of Commons Gladstone said President Grant notified the government of accepting the Geneva Court of Arbitration ruling on indirect damages and deeming them inadmissible. The U S withdrew the claim, Britain withdrew the adjournment request, and both sides may now proceed smoothly.
The commissioner of Internal Revenue explains the July 1 1872 effect of the 1868 act abolishing bonded warehouses for tobacco and snuff. It notes an earlier provision allows bonded removal to export warehouses until then. A Greek consul in New York corrects a rumor about nine liberated convicts aboard an Italian vessel and a Treasury order to block their landing at New Orleans.
The New York jury finds David Murphy guilty of murder in the first degree for Dani Barry’s killing. He receives a death sentence to be carried out August 2, with a writ of error and stay of proceedings later granted by the Supreme Court. Separately, dispatches note arbitration delays and political moves affecting rail and labor interests.
W F Storey of the Chicago Times is recovering from a leg break as a crowded excursion train of delegates from the State Convention narrowly avoids disaster six miles north of Springfield after villains laid ten railroad ties on the track. The Liberal Republican State Central Committee delayed electoral tickets until after the Baltimore Convention. In Etern, Gen A Hurlbut won the Fourth Congressional District nomination on the 88th ballot over John Farnsworth.
In Brooklyn at 577 Henry street, Tomlins attacked his wife and daughter with a bread knife, wounding his daughter twice in the head and once on the hand. He fled but was captured by police. the daughter is in critical condition, family cites possible insanity.
A tornado struck the Great Eastern Circus in Waterloo on last Wednesday night as tents collapsed. Around 300 spectators were inside, but no serious injuries were reported.
In Hackensack on June 27 the gallows prepared for Jno. M. Avery is nearly finished. Avery is described as very despondent as the execution nears.
The Times of Chicago June 28 opposes the Greeley movement yet accepts the alliance of Liberal Republicans and Democrats. It notes the convention names men aligned with Democratic principle and promises vigorous support for their election.
Julian Chambers with his canoe Dolly Varden arrived in Winona on June 2 en route to the Gulf. He left Lake Itasca June 10 claiming the Mississippi and Red River of the North share a common source in a small lake about a mile south of Itasca.
Washington reports clear and partly cloudy skies with scattered rain possible. Southerly to westerly winds vary from light to brisk across the Southern States and Ohio Valley while Middle States see rain and fresh southeasterly winds and New England remains partly cloudy with light to breezy easterly winds.
Butterworth v Townsend granted guardianship for habitual drunkard. Sarah Latham v Latham executor dispute over cane and watch resolved by court. A water power case at Lock No 8 was overruled on demurrer. Replevin suit over a mirror ended in judgment for defendant. Penelope Jacobs v Wilson jury verdict for plaintiff. Rebecca Oppenheimer will admitted to probate. Patrick Dumphy appointed administrator of Edward Dumphy.
Prof. H Thane Miller of Cincinnati will deliver the regular afternoon address before the Christian Association at the Town Hall this Sabbath. Rumor says Judge Cox and other Cincinnati gentlemen may attend and be pressed into service, with Prof. H W Dean among them, promising a grand talent array and an enjoyable program. Preparations for the July 4 celebration are underway with Hon J Scott Harrison and Hon I J Allen pledge to attend and address the citizens.
In Dayton Kentucky picnickers had a fine day but bad weather interrupted the select ball. Vaschi's new store nears completion as stockholders of the street railroad company met yesterday. J Mader J T Williamson Andrew Sherer Jene Arthur directors. J M M McArthur president F B Mader treasurer Jene Arthur superintendent. The rebuilt School Board met last night electing Wm Pan president and L P Stone clerk. They plan another teacher examination soon as substitute appointments proceed.
A fragmented passage notes that among seventeen vice presidents only four have been reelected, listing John Adams Geo linton D D Tompkins and John C Ughoun. It references presidents Washington Jefferson Madison Monroe Jackson and Lincoln as having been rechosen. The text also mentions a careless spelling error about nearly 1300000 letters sent to the dead last year and financial details about stamps and drafts totaling millions.
A child died after choking on a head of wheat in Terre Haute area. Reports detail injuries from later accidents. local officials discuss courts, rail incidents, and a new Knights Templar commandery in the region.
In Hackensack on June 28, Avery was led from his cell at 12 08 PM and moved to the gallows where a black cap was drawn. The signal was given at 12 20 PM, the body jerked upward, and death occurred instantly from neck fracture. After thirty minutes the body was removed and given to his brother bound for New York.
Police report 91 arrests last night in connection with a robbery at the Hummiell House on Main Street. Thieves looted a second hand clothing shop, taking hundreds of dollars worth of garments including an overcoat valued at five dollars in gold, noted for its high collar.
The lower trade steamer Labelle brought Chinese workers from Donaldsonville to Beaver Falls to join a two year cutlery contract. Ah Chuck, a Canton native, said the group would be the first of many. Wages start at $1 a day with lodging, food provided by workers, climate seen as cooler than Louisiana. A deck hand sang hostile remarks about the arrival.
Auction action was quiet with lighter receipts and firmer holders. White shelled corn scarce and in demand at 5 fractions. oats dull and prices unchanged. cotton middlings 25 and 243 cents. Park City mess steady at 1225. bulk meats fare moderate with shoulders 4⅝ cents and ribs 7⅝ cents. flour priced from 7.50 to 7.75 per barrel. corn white shelled 56 cents per bushel. whisky iron bound at 86 cents.
The report records cotton prices and sales with June and July futures, yields in bales, and exchanges across Liverpool and New York. It notes quiet or steady tones, specific price levels for cotton and related commodities, and market activity in Wheat and Oats across Chicago and Milwaukee.
In the House of Commons Mr Gladstone stated that Grant accepted the perches year session and that indirect claims were inadmissible under international law. He said the claims were withdrawn and England had drawn her motion for adjournment.
The Court of Arbitration met in Gunrus forenoon with Lord Tentendon representing Britain. A brief session adjourned until Friday. Dispatches warn the Geneva Board may rule affirmatively on American direct damages claims, while Staempfli De Ita Juba Adams hold sway on the board.
Washin June 27 delegates to the Baltimore Convention appointed by the Democratic Convention in this city yesterday are considered sure to back Greeley and Brown. A majority have previously endorsed the Cincinnati nominees and platform.
From Boston General Grant and his suite arrived at the Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York and departed for Long Branch at 10:30. Cotton markets show quiet yet weak with low middlings at 25.4 cents and middlings at 26 ½ cents. Stokes' trial proceeds with prosecution witnesses examined. Mrs. Fisk attends.
The Democratic State Convention met at Central Rink in Cleveland at 10 this morning with a large attendance. A temporary president and secretaries were elected. O. J. Dodds, President, addressed the gathering amid great enthusiasm. The convention adjourned until 2 PM after his speech.
The annual Michigan University commencement opened today with eighty five graduates, fifty seven from the classical course. Speeches were traditional and noted for merit, with commendations for Miss Stockwell and Mr Horatio Chute.
The Model Department of the Vi sity closed yesterday under its new principal, fe Coy, and was celed by a joint meeting of the Philadelphian Literary Society.
A pleasure party from Lima Indiana aboard a Lake Rome City excursion boat capsized yesterday. Miss M Bryan was drowned and the body of Miss Bryon has not yet been found as others escaped with minor injuries.
A severe rain and hail storm struck St Louis early this month. A frame house near the northern part was struck by lightning and the house and contents were entirely consumed by fire. The article notes extensive damage and mentions Louisianan events in unclear detail.
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