Hall's Trial Developments Reported By Telegraph
New developments in Hall's trial are summarized as reports arrive by telegraph. Updates cover defense motions and key testimonies shaping the case.
09 Mar 1872
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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1872
Page
1
New developments in Hall's trial are summarized as reports arrive by telegraph. Updates cover defense motions and key testimonies shaping the case.
Springfield March 8 report on a Hartford and New Haven line accident. The mail car and several cars plunged down an embankment into the Connecticut River ice causing a fire that destroyed 15 000 letters with 400 to 500 for New York City. Numerous passengers were injured but no lives lost.
President directs resignation of Utah District Attorney Bates while Rear Admiral Boggs recovers. Japan to export rice during surpluses. U.S. may export at times. Senator Sumner homebound. Senator Schurz active with the Senate Investigation Committee. White House dinner invites five ambassadors and many officials on the 13th. Boutwell improving. Court of Claims reverses Delano decision on proprietary stamps, prompting refunds.
Reports from Dusvaque Laxsing McGregor Minneapolis detail heavy snowfall and blustery winds across multiple towns. Observers cite 8 to 18 inches of snow, lingering snow flurries, and frigid temperatures with river ice showing little movement.
New York reports Garvey remains secluded with no appearance at Mayor Hall’s trial as Tweed and Sweeny are active in city offices. A railroad mail fire near Springfield alarms merchants and bankers, while a boat club challenge and St Patrick parade plans unfold. A court case seeks writ of error in Foster, and a railroad collapse injures two. A Warren Street fire causes substantial loss.
Julia Connally aged eleven of 45 Wallworth Street was bitten February 9 by a rabid small black and tan dog. The animal tore her upper lip. she died of hydrophobia yesterday after frightful sufferings. The dog also bit Mary Ann McWiggin and four other children amid growing alarm.
Milwaukee March 8 report states Mil waukee and St Paul railroad will see major management changes. President Alexander Mitchell will resign, to be replaced by Russell of New York. Merrill moves to vice president and Gault of Chicago Northwestern becomes president.
A morning fire at the pattern shop of John Alexander on Quay Street Brooklyn caused about 5000 in damage. The Greenpoint Bronzing Manufacturing Company on the third floor suffered 3000 in losses. Both properties were insured.
Arcola reports Henry Lardees a wealthy farmer in Moultrie county shot and killed by his son Tuesday morning. Boston notes the death of Dr J B Forsyth ex mayor of Chelsea aged 83. Both items mark sudden losses in local communities.
A four story brick boot and shoe factory on Michigan Avenue owned by McConley & Co. was badly damaged when snow caused roof collapse. Two floors fell in after workers left, sparing possible loss of life. The incident triggered street roof clearing and raised safety concerns.
Richard Donegan of the Court of Common Pleas faced Judges Paxton and Pierce after a clerk testified the election returns for both divisions of Philadelphia's 26th ward were sold as scrap paper. Bail was set at $10,000.
The Ohio Senate passes several previously postponed measures amid a privilege dispute led by Mr. Jenner. Messages from the Governor reference New Jersey funds for Washington monument and duties for the soldiers orphans' home. New bills include anti fraud measures and county borrowing aids, with resolutions on electors voting wards and expanding Finance Committee size.
Legislative actions include passing a Senate bill establishing an Insurance Department, and several bills authorizing railroad expansion, canal connections, county fund transfers, and public works. Committees appointed and adjournment noted after debate on constitutional amendment and delayed bills.
A shopper recounts visiting a shop to buy gent s hose and how a smiling clerk measured his foot by wrapping around his clenched fist at the knuckles. He selects socks that fit neatly, a quirky anecdote from Curiosities of Shopping.
The piece warns to avoid colds to prevent pneumonia pleurisy rheumatism and heart complications. It advises maintaining warm clothing protecting against drafts and slow recovery risks. It also notes a dog in the city that never barks but imitates crowing, tied to country upbringing and barnyard sounds.
Rome reports the government calls for a naval inspection and bolstering of all naval armaments. London notes W M Evarts arrives to represent the United States at the Geneva conference. Paris mentions an imminent ministerial crisis.
Memphis reports a wind and hail storm that also struck Helena and nearby areas. Hail windows were shattered at Helena and eight coal boats were adrift before being recovered miles downstream. A man named Andy Nichols was killed in a shooting. Ku Klux Klan case testimony ended in Jackson Mississippi with defense signaling no argument. A railroad subsidy bill was amended requiring roads taking a $4,000 subsidy to pay 2 percent of gross earnings to the state for 25 years.
Cotton steady with middlings at 22e and 24d for midlings. Sales listed at 800 spot and 1 5200 futures. Flour steady. Wheat around $1 per bushel. Corn dull at 70c. Oats 4 56c. Linseed oil and whisky noted. Markets later report winter wheat at Lis 6d. California white 11s 80. Pork, beef, bacon, and tallow priced in Lis. Liv er Proc March 9.
The piece notes Queen Victoria's limited global travel with a 1855 Paris visit and later Swiss and German stops, peacocking Lucerne's Pension Wallis footprint and British mood toward her residence. It also describes Victor Hugo's so called devil fish exhibits in London’s Crystal Palace aquarium with vivid detail.
London dispatch says intelligence reports Ex-President Roger of Libe re escaped imprisonment for illegal acts and attempted to reach a steamer to Liverpool but drowned while seeking passage. The report notes it occurred just before the vessel’s departure.
A report describes a tangled dispute involving Count Von spapeteem and the Porn Ene doree organization over a disputed action. The text shows fragmented references to a union stance and unclear motives amid ongoing contention.
A high level dinner is planned with the Japanese ambassadors on Wednesday. Rumors swirl about Ingersoll turning state's evidence in a New York ring. Sheriff Brennan notes ex-Controller Connolly is fleeing the city. The relief committee reports expenses of 206226 24 up to February 20. Locomotives and cars from the Rondout and Oswego railroad seized for taxes. A possible patent office reorganization is anticipated.
The Journal de St Peters prints a China Japan amity treaty. Reports say Alsace emigration to Algeria rises aided by France. Evarts travels to London as US arbiter counsel. A Penn library collection auctioned in London. La Motte sues Perier for false imprisonment amidst Paris Presse feuds. Rumors of an Earl Mayo obelisk in Naas arise. European dispatches note indemnity payments, military gains, and ongoing political shifts in France and Poland.
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