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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1872
Page
1
The French Assembly and the International Society generate activity in the English navy yards while reports describe a bloody affray on President's Island. Congressional investigating committees address the Ku Klux case in the Supreme Court as Jersey City officials face trial amid Chicago workers celebration.
London reports that a French National Assembly bill criminalizing association with the International Society stirs intense reaction. The society responds by pledging to mobilize all forces within its ranks to overthrow the current French government.
Governor Curtin's anticipated visit to bolster administration influence in Pennsylvania is reported alongside Gen. Sickles hints on Madrid and Liberal ties. The piece critiques paid news practices, cites Allied press disputes over Alabama claims coverage, and notes Fish's Cabinet remarks on indirect damages and potential treaty adjustments with Britain.
The House Arms Investigating Committee has closed its labors and will review the testimony obtained. The Clayton Investigation Committee temporarily suspends witness examination to read existing testimony. Anti land grant members push a new bill to bolster the St. Croix and Bayfield railroad grant defeat, to be introduced by Mr Randall tomorrow.
The Supreme Court reassembled today for a major argument on the constitutionality of the Ku Klux law. Congress weighs adjournment timing with the House likely to back the Senate on May 29, prompting night sessions. Detective Lambrecht, slain by a marble slab, was buried with a 500-strong police funeral procession led by Superintendent Kelso.
The Chicago Workingmen's Union held a meeting at the Globe Theatre with about four hundred attendees. Officers wore red ribbons and a red fringe flag bore the slogan Workingmen of all nations be united. Zimpel presided as the assembly aimed to celebrate Communism's anniversary and unite fellow workers.
Memphis report details a violent eruption on President's Island twelve miles below the city. John White, a negro fisherman, fought a posse and a mob of armed men after a warrant to keep the peace. White killed a pursuer, wounded another, and surrendered after an hour of fighting.
New Orleans observes St Patrick day with large Hibernian Society parade and services across Roman Catholic churches. About twenty thousand spectators line the streets as civic and religious groups participate. Meantime Tabasco reports near frontier action as Carbonell rafts and forces clash, eight days at Frontera, and naval aid shifts vessels upriver.
Hudson county courts in Jersey City today begin trials on 148 indictments for various official malfeasance. The cases name all members of the Board of Public Works Police and Fire Commissioners Police Justices Chief of Police and other minor officials. The Attorney General leads the prosecutions.
The barometer rises in the Southern Middle and New England States with northerly to westerly winds and generally clear pleasant weather on Monday. Tonight and Monday the barometer falls over the northwest with rising temperatures and winds shifting to southerly. Dangerous winds are not anticipated for the Atlantic and Gulf coasts.
Divers John Harrington and Thomas Wilson return from Hampton Roads detailing their attempt to recover a missing consignment aboard the Cumberland, the old frigate sunk by the Merrimac. some brass cannons were raised while the wreck continues to deteriorate.
In Pittsfield Massachusetts a centuries old family anvil rests in a shop as a legacy from Elfweed Pomeroy who welded horse shoes for Tudor and Plantagenet patrons before sailing to the New World. Local signs point to an early spring as geese gather and warm air shifts from the Green Mountains.
Crowded National shows end week as the Ne cromancer of Egypt continues on stage this week with added effects. Chapman Sisters with Ed Locke open at Woods Theater tonight and are expected to draw large crowds. Veltic Association hosts a grand literary and musical at Brock's Hall tonight. Sarsfield Benevolent Society halls at Greenwood Hall promise a standout event of the season.
Witnesses hail the largest and finest St Patrick’s Day celebration in the city with a 12 o’clock procession along Plum and Highth streets crossing the suspension bridge to Covington and back. A debate over St Patrick’s birthplace ends with France as his birthplace per authorities.
The County Republican Executive Committee lists ward by ward delegate allocations for the State Convention. The group also sets primary meeting times: Saturday 4 to 6 p m in the country and Monday 6 to 9 p m in the city. A further meeting is scheduled for 9 14 o clock to nominate Board of Control and county solicitor candidates under the Wilson bill.
The Board of Improvements reports new permits for Cas ser Walkinghurst to raise a three story brick building on Hughes street between Liberty and Schiller. John B. Post to alter a one story frame on Whiteman street between Bank and Dayton. Schiller and Siefert to build a three story brick on Charlotte street between Central avenue and Canal. A three story brick is planned on the north side of Mohawk street east of Hamburg. A three story brick will rise on Elm street near Find lay. N F Barrett to alter the rear of a four story warehouse on Yeatman street between Syc amore and Broadway.
The Gem of the West and Soldiers' Friend note the consolidation of National Standard with Gem of the West, expanding circulation nationwide. Subscriptions are one dollar per year, with address given as Gem of the West, Chicago, Illinois.
Real estate transfers include E L Perduszch to F M Armstrong six acres in Anderson township and John J Rikoff and wife to John G Douglass a 20 by 70 foot lot on Fourth Street between Race and Elm for one dollar.
A batch of marriage licenses is recorded for numerous couples including Monroe Thompson and Elizabeth Hawkins, A. J. Smith and Helen Tenneby, John Drake and Sarah Pauly, James V. Harper and Anna Cook, and Henry Schmidt and Clara Kuckler, among others. The list names additional pairs with varying spouses and underscores the breadth of recent ceremonies in the area.
A brief from a 19th century columnist warns young men to avoid costly love notes. It describes frugal suitors writing on cheap paper and envelopes, then shares a humorous example found on a lecture ticket: inviting a night at the cathedral with a choir and a suggestive nod or shake of the head.
The coroner held an inquest into the death of Jane Raybearn of Jackson County Ohio who died yesterday morning in a small flatboat at Eggleston avenue. Testimony suggested she was enceinte and had contracted a cold from roof leaks. Dr Smith had prescribed powders with acetate of lead opium and ergetJof rye after which she died. The jury adjourned for further testimony this afternoon.
Republicans of Covington plan a next Thursday gathering at Odd Fellows Hall to laud the Kenton county delegation for quitting the Louisville Convention while pledging support to Philadelphia Convention nominees. Williams and Co. directory by Thornton Bennett is released. Judge Perkins opens a term of the Independence County Court. Covington School Board laments no coal for meetings. Covington Sunday schools hold monthly reunion at Scott Street M E Church with several speeches. Ludlow residents move to secure water from the city water works.
The case Foote and others v Newport and Cincinnati Bridge Co was decided by Judge O Hara. Plaintiffs receive $3,036 for damages from obstruction of Saratoga street near Taylor by bridge approaches. Defendants granted appeal to the Court of Appeals.
Dayton notes a council meeting planned for this evening. Two local men had a street fight in Cincinnati last Saturday with no city political involvement. A late harvest period theft spree hit chicken coops of Emerson Hasson Heidrich Yeiman, and more, with clothing stolen from a wash house.
A pistol duel erupts in Elroy with H J Stickney firing at Gabe Manny and Manny returning fire. Both men escape unharmed, four or more shots fired, no arrests reported. Earlier reports note ill health and deaths in Galena and Freeport areas.
Louisville March 16 The Advertiser telegraph report claiming the Evening Sun subscriber to the American Press Association is false The Sun stopped AP reports about a year ago and has relied on its own telegraphic news The AP seeks to counter its rival as it dissolves a monopoly.
In New York on March 16 major wrestling promoter notes a big interest as Major Mc Laughlin and Homer Lane prepare for a Glass Hall bout. The match stakes: two falls within sixty minutes or Lane wins and $1600. McLaughlin bets $1000 to Lane’s $600.
Samuel Moon filed a libel suit against the New York Sun, asserting the paper defamed him by alleging involvement in the Evans fraud, the action disclosed from Philadelphia on March 16.
Washington reports New York contributed twenty five dollars to the Conscience fund. The second call brings the total five-twenties to nine million five hundred thousand dollars. The Senate adjourned until Monday and the House met only for debate.
Near noon workmen tearing down a frame house on Orchard Street between Sycamore and Main caused a chimney to fall toward the sidewalk. A boy named Willie Dunkel was struck and suffered a fractured skull and severe injuries. He was taken to his parents on Main and Webster as doctors treated him. prognosis uncertain.
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