04 Mar 1872
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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1872
Page
1
The item reports internal conflicts within the French cabinet leading to notable political strains. Included are mentions of responses from officials and potential impacts on policy as factions jostle for influence. The brief outlines shifting alliances and the possibility of reshuffles affecting governance.
Paris dispatch reports serious dissensions in the Cabinet sparked by Finance Minister Pouyer Quertier defending Lamotte, a Bonapartist Prefect. A faction opposed to Lamotte demands Quertier resign, fearing an irreparable breach within the ministry.
London March ?. Mr Tom Hughes, member of the House of Commons, intends to move an address to the Crown asking the Government to compel Spain to fulfill its treaty obligations concerning Cuba.
The New York Custom House Investigating Committee convenes in Washington for its first meeting tomorrow with Gen. Horace Porter as the initial witness. Generals Porter and Babcock express confidence in refuting any accusations. Treasury ties set two bond purchases in mid month totaling two million dollars, with no gold sale noted.
A Erie Railway freight collision near Middletown New York destroyed the caboose and a flour car by fire. Heat scorched ties as both trains burned but no lives were lost. Reports touch on cabinet harmony and Japan embassy reception in Washington.
Delegates from Internationals met to plan a grand mass meeting on Thursday amid a large turnout and a red banner demanding government work. Two smallpox patients fled a pest-house, one found nearly nude on North Avenue and the other nude on Larrabee Street, raising fears of fatal exposure.
A Chicago report details Frederick Luth's suicide by hatchet, the Clinton DeKalb murder case with Reed at large after jailbreak, insurgent takeover at the North Branch Town elevator led by Hugh Maher, and ex-Alderman James Walsh jailed for six months. It notes libel suits against the Evening Post, and a forecast that Judge Davis may seek national labor reform candidacy via the Cincinnati convention with Illinois anticipated to favor him.
In New Hampshire the canvass grows intense with a large Republican meeting in the city last night. Speakers Hon James F Wilson of Iowa and Hon George C Walker of Mississippi urged crushing the democracy to ensure peace and good government in the South, drawing repeated applause.
Philadelphia reports a 21 year old man William Dent gravely stabbed by Charles Arnold, public house keeper, at 2 am. Arnold was arrested. Separately, William Carter a New York Railroad brakeman from Attleborough was found dead on a Frankford track early this morning.
St Louis March 3 Jules Valle president of Iron Mountain Company and of the Chouteau and Harrison Indiana Valle Iron Company and the Iron King of the West died at two o'clock this morning aged 52 years.
A Winnebago County resident and longtime female suffrage advocate declares she will not endure the tax burden any longer. She threatens to vote in upcoming elections or set her house ablaze rather than suffer continued taxation.
Northwesterly winds bring clearing across the Upper Mississippi Valley toward lakes Huron and Erie and Ohio Valley tonight. Warnings of dangerous winds are not anticipated for the Atlantic and Gulf coasts this evening. The barometer rises then falls with winds shifting from west to south, cloudiness increases, and light rain or snow possible in the Middle and South Atlantic States and on Monday in the Gulf States and South Atlantic region.
Washington March 2. Senate discussion covers memorials from Northwest lumberers opposing Chicago relief and a favoring letter from Illinois for its passage. Indiana lands near Bear Lake are released. Bayard triggers debate on district attorneys instructions, Conkling counters, and Trumbull moves adjournment as House in committee with no action.
A cavalry soldier about twenty, pierced by a mounted enemy's broadsword just above the right ribcage, felt no entrance pain. Mortally wounded, he survived, was sent to a New Orleans hospital, healed in months. Surgeons debated how only skin and muscle were damaged while intestines and vessels remained intact.
A San Francisco gentleman visiting a dentist sits in for a half hour while a child demands his tooth be pulled first. He endures two or three drills then a large root wrench erupts, the dentist brands it a display for the child, and the man escapes in obvious pain as the child remains unimpressed.
A nocturnal vignette describes elders and children resting under a calm sky. Stars, autumn mist, and a lone watchful light suggest a peaceful town at night. Remembrance fills the silence as voices from the past murmur through sleep, while a distant clock marks the hour.
The session approves measures on state printing, school bonds, and municipal fiscal year fixing. It also advances reforms for教育 and education districts, authorizes bond issues for school sites, and discusses liquor law repeal positions. A band of bills covers hydraulic company consolidation, dental practice reforms, and Roseville renaming. Adjourned after debates and votes.
The article notes Mon Hood in Oregon threatening a possible eruption, describing its height of about thirteen thousand feet and nearby Cascade peaks Mont Jefferson the Three Sisters and Mount Pitt. It discusses Indian traditions and scientific observation while urging national interest in a controlled volcanic display if it occurs.
Philadelphia on March 4 reports that commissioners from multiple states, appointed to attend the 1876 centennial in the city, held their first meeting in the Common Council Chamber. At 11:30 both chambers met and proceeded to Independence Hall with the mayor, were introduced by the Council Committee chairman, and welcomed by the mayor with an address.
Market notes from New York and Liverpool dated March 4 report dull flour and whisky, mixed grain prices with No. 4 red wheat at 65c and No. 2 corn around 38 4c, lard 8c, pork near 1250, and active pork markets. Cotton shows quiet with 1,341 bales sold on spot and 6,000 futures. weather, demand, and shipping stocks influence cattle and bacon prices.
On Monday March 4, 1872 the County Auditor drew warrants: David Bath received 72 dollars for four weeks as watchman at the new County Infirmary, and C E Callahan was paid 10 dollars for one month’s work on the daily Law Bulletin. The remainder funded first reading of road bills.
Notices list transfers: Sun god area deeds to B Barber for 19 by 96 feet at 8th street. Barton to Sullivan for same lot size at 3500. Carroll to Bauer for Lot 2 in Maxon and Reddington subdivision. Also a dying soldier’s church of Christ faith word, urging divine love and divine perseverance.
An admirer strings Dickens titles into a narrative, listing Oliver Twist Hard Times Battle of Life Wreck of the Golden Mary Mutual Friend Nicholas Nickleby Tale of Two Cities Martin Chuzzlewit Cricket on the Hearth Chimes Seven Poor Travelers Christmas Carol Barnaby Rudge Old Curiosity Shop Pictures from Italy Sketches by Boz Little Dorrit Pickwick Papers David Copperfield American Notes Great Expectations Dombey and Son Mrs Lirriper’s Legacy Boots at the Holly Street Inn Somebody’s Luggage Lirriper’s Lodgings No Thoroughfare Bleak House Haunted Man Dr Marigold’s Prescriptions Uncommercial Traveler Mystery of Edwin Drood.
A North Irish Agriculturist note urges careful hoof and leg care for horses. It argues feet need far more attention than grooming the body, warns against filthy stalls, and favors pasture over cramped stable prisons to keep horses healthy and comfortable.
National crowds fill the week with top acts. Sargeant’s bill features Americus the child wonder and the Holland and Barlow Brothers. Matinees for ladies and children Wednesday and Saturday. Theodore Thomas Orchestra hosts three Price’s Opera House concerts starting Friday. Manning’s Minstrels wrap six nights at Pike’s Opera House with refined performances. New acts join Davis’ Varieties this week with Miss Hindle’s continued魅 performances. Matinees Tuesday and Friday at Davis’ Varieties.
The Board of Trade elected officers for the ensuing year in their new rooms on Saturday evening. Robert Mitchell was named president. vice presidents include Joseph Kinser M Kleiner Thomas G Smith Clement Olhaber M Macneale and Daniel B Pierson. George W Jones was treasurer and H H Tatem secretary. The report from former president Josiah Kirby cited the board’s role in promoting local trade and the push for a Manufacturers and Merchants Hall, plus advocacy for the Southern Railroad. The 1872 finances show receipts 6422 08 expenditures 5312 92 with a 1118 16 treasury surplus and 1490 in uncollected dues. membership stands at 489 from 129 firms 110 individuals 19 joint stock companies and one bank, up 46 firms 33 individuals two joint stock firms three insurers and one bank.
The Chief of Police reports a force of 23 with a 323065 payroll. Arrestees totaled 959 with vast breakdowns by occupation, 37 burglaries, 568 petit larceny, and 2137 disorderly conduct. Stolen goods recovered valued at 89822, with detectives reclaiming 23470 and patrolmen 16352. Nationalities listed include Ireland Scotland Germany and United States residents.
Catherine Stevenson and husband transfer north Clinton street lot to William C. Vincent for 5000. Vincent to Moses Byard sells Harrison village lot for 100. Vincent and wife transfer Harrison lot to Thomas Hitt for 750. Prussmann to Adam tner ten acres in Colerain township for 500. Rr Commissioner Ames Danford to Levi Weiskoff six acres in Green township for 5275.
Mr Charles Poulson of the Connecticut Valley railroad is in the city and happy he has traveled by rail a distance nearly equal to thirty six circuits around the globe. He has reason to feel cheerful after such a journey and arrives safely with all his faculties intact.
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