05 Mar 1872
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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1872
Page
1
Fragments from the Cincinnati Daily Evening Star show publication details, dates, and mailing terms. The readable lines reference the Cincinnati Star Publishing Company and address at 5th and Vine, with notices about annual subscriptions and payment terms.
A rapid blaze swept through a commercial district in Philadelphia causing extensive damage to shops and surrounding residences. Firefighters battled the flames throughout the night, with several buildings reduced to rubble and nearby streets closed off for safety. Authorities are investigating the cause while residents assess losses and await insurance assessments.
London reports that the great Tichborne case advances toward a crisis as Sir John Coleridge delivers a sweeping attack on the claimant. The jury asks to adjourn until Wednesday for consultation, sparking wide public interest and speculation on counsel withdrawals and strategy.
The Japanese embassy led by Chief Ambassador Iwakura arrived at the White House. President Grant welcomed them in the East Room as Secretary Fish introduced the party, and Iwakura delivered a speech on expanding commercial ties and mutual progress with the United States. The exchange marked a historic moment in U S Japan diplomacy.
A U S embassy visit featured cordial exchanges with President Grant and Iwakura, with social introductions in the Blue Parlor. Separately General Porter testified about efforts to dissuade Leet from accepting the New York general order business and related Washington arrangements.
Indicted 1869 murder case sees John Purcell plead guilty to manslaughter in the third degree and receive a two year Sing Sing sentence. Also reports on House committee arms sales inquiry, staff corps consolidation talks, cross-Atlantic rowing challenges, severe winter squall with snow, Foster murder writ of error pursuit, and Scranton mine accident fatalities and injuries.
The Missouri river ice, held by bridges at a sharp bend, broke loose on Sunday night and lodged against the ice bridge, shifting its alignment but not stopping rail traffic. Passenger and freight trains continued to crossed yesterday. The Union Pacific bridge completed permanent track over its five spans today. Active track laying preparations are underway on the transfer grounds by multiple railroad lines.
A Dakota citizen warns Chicago readers about sensational claims of a gold find in the Black Hills Wyoming Territory and an expedition from Sioux City Iowa. The letter says there is likely no gold and notes a federal treaty reserves the hills, blocking white possession. Chicago March 5 reports a Chicago and Canada Southern railroad bill and an ordinance authorizing a 1.2 million dollar city borrowing for buildings and repairs.
A multi-occupant five story blaze at No 242 244 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia damaged the eight story Dr Jaysne building housing Butler Carpenter stamp makers and several tenants. Value estimated at a half million with water damage to stock and uncertain total loss.
Springfield March 6 The Rev Peter Cartwright is alive but his mind has failed his reason has fled His voice remains and he preaches and prays fervently The attending physician warns death could come any moment and he may survive only a day or two
Rising barometer and cooler air are expected with a northwesterly to northerly wind shift. Clear weather continues tonight from the upper lakes to the Atlantic, with brisk winds on the Middle and East Atlantic coasts. Monday to Tuesday bring higher pressure in the Mississippi valley and westward with southerly to easterly winds and more clouds.
The House and Senate advanced measures including creating new land districts in Nevada and Minnesota, funding for federal buildings in Utica Raleigh and Little Rock, and a treasury site in Cincinnati. Debates covered tariff changes and a medical purveyor for the army, with executive session ending the day.
The report covers Senator Morton in Indianapolis, William Sheets’s death, snowbound UP between Cheyenne and Rawlins, a parole for Bopedy in the Myers case, Milutine rumored for a Spanish mission, Hendricks may run for Indiana governor, Mrs. Downes arrested in Hartford for arson at Sigourney House, Judge Primm’s black gown appearance, Kenedy Way claims heard in Supreme Court, a Lagro stave factory fire, Philadelphia Independence Day preparations, Bright acquitted, National Swag er festival plans, Palmer alleged Liberal GOP bid rejection, German workers meeting in New York, Apache train raids in Central Arizona, a deputy marshal shot in Indian Territory, extreme cold at Fort Benton, smallpox near Northampton mill, and a fatal child case tied to mill workers.
Advices from Paris say Minister Pouyer Quertier has not resigned and the cabinet remains in deliberation. Dispatches from Calcutta note the war against the Looshae ending, with peace likely soon. Rumors say copies of the American arbitration case will be distributed in Parliament Saturday. Thiers says passport rules are temporary and supports the tunnel project. Isabella Beecher Hooker plans to seek registry to vote. Prague gossip links a Serbian-Prussian alliance to Turkish expulsions from Europe. La Motte, ex-prefect, acquitted. Rhone prefect asks for military aid to curb growing workers clubs. London Times reports Admi rault may stay in Paris governorship. Berlin notes likely adverse arbitration against England. Brazil-Paraguay treaty extends protectorate for ten years with Paraguay paying costs and ceding territory. Tichborne jury has heard enough to verdict. adjournment set to Wednesday. Leeds flax mills workers strike nine hours a day. large turnout and orderly conduct.
Philadelphia March 4 Commissioners from several States appointed for the 1876 centennial met in the Common Council Chamber at 11 30 both chambers organized then moved to Independence Hall with the Mayor and reception of the Commissioners at the Continental Hotel Chair man of the Council Committee introduced them to the Mayor who delivered a welcome address.
Latest telegraph market notes show dull flour and lard in New York with mixed grains, but cotton in St Louis holds firm at mid-220s for middlings and 2177 on low middlings. Chicago area hogs and cattle prices steady, pork weakens, and pork futures vary with regional demand.
The County Auditor drew warrants to David Bath for four weeks as watchman at the new County Infirmary totaling 72 dollars and to C E Callahan for a month in the Lar Bulletin totaling 10 dollars. The remaining services funded first reading of road bills.
Mary Jones transfers to Henrietta Levy a lot between Smith and Mound and George and Sixth streets. James 8 Driver and others per Sheriff quitclaims to B. Barber for north side of piqued street between Cutter and Linn 19 by 24 feet at 3200 dollars. Benjamin Barton and wife to Joan Sullivan premises on north side of Eighth street between Cutter and Lynn 19 by 500. Robert W. Carroll and wife to Adam Bauer lot No. 72 in Maxon and Reddingtons subdivision of Home City priced at 125 dollars.
Capt John Strout relates a sea tale of a crewman prone to drowning threats. The captain sinks the man with a fifty pound lead line, rescues him, repeats, and finally retrieves him sober. The man continues sailing four years more as the best hand aboard Messenger.
Rome dispatch reports Pere Hyacinthe spoke at a Protestant gathering on Bible diffusion. Berlin dispatch notes Count Von Arnim recalled to France to report on the French government. London dispatch claims Ex-President Roye of Liberia escaped imprisonment and drowned near a steamer. French cabinet discontent grows over Finance Minister Urquy testifying for Lamotte amid embezzlement suspicions. interior minister Perier may succeed if needed. Также notes volatility in parliamentary debate and solidarity principles voiced by Tolain for the International society.
A Springfield letter extols the city's manufacturing base and wealth from wool exports. It praises Wittemburg College, local academies, and plans for Congregational church improvements. It notes temperance progress and reforms after burglars’ convictions, with juvenile offenders sent to the State Reform School for rehabilitation.
The East pioneered many arts and crafts influencing modern life. It notes early expertise in brass, Damascus swords, iron anvil, saws, gunpowder, printing, carpets, calico, India muslins, jewelry, Byzantine styles, glass, and dyes, with East Asian and Indian industries surpassing later Western outputs in craft and material quality.
Herkimer County New York ships annual cheese and butter products valued at about 4.5 million dollars in the market. The figure highlights a significant dairy output supporting regional commerce and agricultural activity.
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