27 Mar 1872
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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1872
Page
1
In Norristown Pennsylvania a major fire erupted aboard the Yew Naglonll Railway ford during a conflagration incident. The blaze caused widespread damage and prompted emergency responses by local fire brigades. No further details on casualties were provided.
The report notes Ohio Republican Convention activity and Louisiana Governor Pinchbeck meeting the President over factional trouble. It details a north county raid where eight distilleries were destroyed, five distillers arrested, gunfire exchanged, and large quantities of alcohol seized. Also mentions a pneumonia death in Huntington and treasury coin balance remarks.
A report describes two boys involved when a public safety item discharged while in the possession of Frank Chester. The discharge caused the ball to enter Simons mouth and dislodge two teeth. Chester spit out the ball and no further injuries were noted.
The day reports John Gray missing after a sighting near two men, plus a funeral plan for April and a Seventh Regiment procession. Also noted are a steamer fire near North River, oil-dealers dinner amid Southern Improvement Company victory, Cape Henry schooner loss with two rescued, Stock Exchange Good Friday closure, and a new Irishman penny paper debut.
Brooklyn workers report a continuing painters strike with about four hundred men involved. Employers plan aggressive actions and patrols to deter nonparticipation while sit-ins extend across the Fifth Ward and surrounding districts.
The Chicago Board of Trade yesterday favored a no rail line national railway between New York and Chicago as a test route. Proponents claim rates would be reasonable. A second item notes artesian water flooding basements at John W Farwell Co. building.
At Ma gee station on the Missouri Kansas and Texas railroad two Texan teamsters belonging to the Overland Transit Co attacked and killed Creek Nation men after a disturbance as they attempted to resist a house invasion. Deputies arrested the murderers and the incident is reported amid river traffic updates for the era.
St Louis reports river movement with arrivals from New Orleans and departures to Memphis and Ark. States river rising with 7 feet to Cairo. Jos Brown re elected Missouri Pacific railroad president. officers A A Talmage W O Lewis and E A Ford named. Steamboat owners of Silver Bow and R J Lockwood fined four hundred dollars each for wreck removal bonds.
March 27 New Orleans report on a writ of sequestration directing the sheriff to seize a howitzer at Davidson court armory during the late war. Plaintiff’s counsel seeks punishment for contempt as General Longstreet refuses to reveal or deliver the weapon despite notice. Ruling due today.
In Lansing on March 27 a Marquette member proposed a resolution charging Samuel W. Hill with selling his vote for money. A committee was demanded to investigate. Hill, former chair of mines and minerals, denies the charges as a report on the consolidation bill is debated.
King Victor Emmanuel in Florence. Pittsburg debt exceeds 4 million dollars. Empress of Russia surplus of 100000 on hand. Florence legislature adjourned. Gen. Anderson funeral set for April 3. New York fur dressers seek higher wages. Artesian well in Chicago hits water at 2000 feet. Moritz on trial in New York for reporting smallpox cases. New York aldermanic and school director races noted. Indiana state convention in Indianapolis. Nashville shooting victim David Jones dies. Tammany gains among New York blacks. Huntington, Washington bank cashier, referenced. California earthquake slight with no damage. 26th. British House of Commons approves 50% reduction on corn and chicory. Georgia committee in New York probes Bullock. Brakeman James W. Johnson killed near Nashville. Briestock trades huge in New York. Chiles Tenry Bene Lowery and Boss Strong dead. Gen. Macias arrives in San Francisco. Judge Cardozo corruption rumors persist. Child of Pyshuare killed brother by poker. Michigan rep Samuel W. Hill accused of vote selling. Visalia quake roared with mountain rent. Brooklyn Reform Committee seeks legal action over fraudulent last November incumbents. Immigrants to New York port total 18307 this year, 10007 last year. Withington rumor of killed correspondent unfounded. Reverend Mather Mary Rose Gauthereaux dies in Chicago aged 47. Spanish frigates Gerona and Arapites rumored to head to Venezuela. unfounded. Elias Masiin awarded 24411 in suit against Adams Express Co. over 1853 watch shipment.
Two Hamilton county districts met in Columbus at the State House to form their convention teams. The First District chose Dr C W Nixon as president and Captain Tinker as secretary, with Jos Siefertee elected as vice president. The Second District elected G W Skaat ss as president and H D Peek as secretary, naming D Pack as permanent organizer and W Ramos as delegate to Philadelphia.
A fragmentary report notes a fire break at a gathering in March causing disruption. Details are unclear but mention of power loss and delays at the millage event.
In the Commons Chancellor Lowe wins approval for an immediate fifty percent cut in coffee and chicory. Muncaster is returned from West Cumberland. Leith and Glasgow coast defenses are debated. troops and defenses discussed with no decisive division. Marshal Bazaine seeks to publish a Metz conduct pamphlet. Spain reports embargoed frigates move to Havana.
On a Sunday in Greenwood Wyoming, Ben Hyde, a Black man, struck his wife with an axe, killing her the next day after removing their baby to his mother in law’s home. Hyde fled and has not been found. An inquest returned a verdict of death at the hands of an axe, with jealousy cited but no provable motive.
Amusements section hints at a circus and menagerie returning after a lull with local readers awaiting performances. Weather forecast mentions clear conditions midweek with possible travel impacts for regions including Kent and New England as a cold front passes.
Yesterday two men John Greenfield and Herman A. Tittman left a house on Central avenue to attend Wendls Theater. After symptoms appeared they bought Seidlitz powder from a store corner and fell ill in their room. Greenfield died this morning. Fittman survived. Dr. C. E. Davis collected the powder for analysis for the coroner's jury.
A series of property transactions and transfers listed from Cincinnati area locales. Owners include John and Jane Pugh. Florence McCarty and Patrick Anne. Samuel Stour. James Clot. Jose Roberts. Annie McGarry. Sarah Diekeman. Lewis Nightengale. Abraham More. Parcels include streets like Lock, Peederick Bat, Third Methodist Pro Church, Blue Rock, Cherry, Green Townshi, and Hamilton County areas. Prices and lot sizes noted with various forms of consideration.
The Apollo Gallery at the Louvre reportedly housed jewels during the Commune in a small, second floor room behind Francis I’s building, concealed for two months. The stash included rock crystal and enamels worth a substantial sum, with Count Clement Dek and museum officials accused of resisting disclosure of its location.
A historical account describes debtors' prisons in England and a Queen's order used to imprison debtors. It notes New York law allowing arrest for fraud and criticizes jail practices in Gotham, calling for reform of judges and the system.
The text discusses cross cultural auction ideas from Japan, imagining a system where bids are placed in a box and a winner is declared. It suggests adopting orderly practices to reduce tricks and annoyances in business while noting the humorous and perplexing tone of oriental artifacts and ceremonies.
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