Mexican Raids on U S Frontiers and Senate Arms Inquiry
Headlines indicate raids on U S frontiers linked to a senate arms investigation. Reports note additional arrests in New York iron molders strike and tensions in Chicago labor activity.
29 Mar 1872
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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1872
Page
1
Headlines indicate raids on U S frontiers linked to a senate arms investigation. Reports note additional arrests in New York iron molders strike and tensions in Chicago labor activity.
A ship loaded with naptha and kerosene lost ten of its seventeen crew after a mishap at sea near Bermuda. The vessel’s captain's wife and daughter were aboard. Rescue efforts failed as ice and frost hampered aid and time ran out.
Chicago March 20 The iron moulders strike in Boston's foundry expands with near full force and outside gatherings daily. The company maintains a guard of about a dozen policemen while workers face shortages and possible broad action by other local labor groups. Congress relief bill passage and canal opening boost optimistic note for construction. Springfield actions precede governor's signature on key measures.
A Texas delegation led by Senator Hamilton and Judge Evans met the President to press concerns over Mexican depredations along the Rio Grande and cattle thefts. They alleged cross-border raids, displaced inspectors, and losses estimated in the millions, with calls for relief and legal claims through Texas records. The President noted awareness of the frontier situation and promised cabinet review.
A force of 1,250 men labors to transfer grounds at the Union today building platforms tracks and preparing for freight to be received and delivered to the Union Pacific railroad tomorrow Freight is moved by boats to Omaha with over 100 carloads transferred Passengers switch fares at the old Missouri river station with changes to occur on Union depot grounds starting Sunday Travel increases as more than 500 passengers cross the bridge today
John W. Halen former State Prison clerk pleaded guilty to embezzlement in Jackson Circuit Court yesterday. Judge Higby sentenced him to five years and six months in the State Prison amid prior local excitement over the case.
In Springfield Illinois on March 29 colored residents prepared to celebrate ratification of the 16th amendment in Jacksonville. Two colored military companies with Rogers colored brass band and many citizens will attend from Springfield. Governor Palmer will deliver an oration.
The Metz Lynn & Co iron foundry on First Street Brooklyn was destroyed by fire. The firm estimates stock loss at 12000 dollars, insured. The building, owned by Ackerly, loss will exceed 15000 dollars and is insured.
Memphis March 29 report says Dr A Grigsby living near Marion Arkansas was severely stabbed by a drunken man the day before yesterday. The incident is viewed as dangerous and may be life threatening.
The barometer will fall Friday across the South with partly cloudy pleasant weather elsewhere. Temperatures rise with southeasterly to southwesterly winds. New England and the Middle States see partly cloudy weather, while the lower lake region may have cloudier skies. North of the Ohio Valley expect partly cloudy and possibly threatening weather with light to fresh variable winds. No dangerous winds are expected for the Atlantic and Gulf coasts.
London reports a mine explosion at Athern near Bolton claiming twenty eight lives. Many rescued but severely burned with fears of more deaths as the scene stirs local alarm.
A mixed set of brief items reports figures such as Michigan impeaching a state official, a Kentucky congressman dying, a Utah mining district snow depth, and a Missouri Democrats’ party slate. It cites convicts, a California earth event, medical illness of Prof Morse, and frontier tensions with Mexico.
The report of the conference committee on the debates bill was carried in. The Bayfield St. Croix land grant bill referred to conference. Tariff debates featured amendments on steel rails and tea and coffee. The bill passed 85 to 4 amid earlier wrangling and adjourned until Monday.
The record notes Senate discussion on bribery penalties for justices and officers, fines up to 100 dollars and treble damages, and possible removal from office for five years. It also mentions a House bill to abandon two miles of the Ohio canal bed at Cleveland for city use and references memorials for President William H. Harrison and others.
The Union M E Church fitted a new pulpit for Rev Chadwick who arrived yesterday and will begin duties next Saturday. The May court session heard a disturbance case involving the Union Band Sisters at the B ns church last Monday evening. The trial was continued to tomorrow morning after key witnesses testified.
The Newport City Council held a regular weekly meeting with most members present except Mr Air. A motion to prevent boys from climbing on the bars of the Short Line road while in motion was read and laid over for one week. A petition for a market house at Monmouth and Ringgold streets was presented and referred to Markets. Street cleanings contracts faced 25 cent deductions per dirt load from private lots. Sundry claims totaling 3960 were allowed. Public schools closed for Good Friday and reopen after Easter Monday.
The Rev. B. W. Chidlaw will give the regular Sabbath address at Cleves Town Hall next Sabbath at 3 o clock. The Cleves Christian Assembly invites a large, appreciative audience and a hearty welcome for the speaker.
Milford reports Pastor B. B. Harmon of Mt. Wash Baptist preaches at evening service. The Methodist church Social or Mite Society meets in the lecture room tonight and asks attendees to bring their mite. An entertainment is planned at Kugler's Hall next Friday.
Transfers recorded March 2 1872 include Welp and wife to Rudolf Mack in Millcreek Township with $ anchorage. Bernard Eeeee and wife to Hannah Moar 60? 165 98 fee net. Seaman to Dickebach Lot 16 Court Street. Courp to Buckl lot in old post area. Wortha to George Fangos 642 1000 acre $3080. John A. Cio Executor to George H. Stearns property valued 160.50. Guardian's deed. George H. Learns to Martha Corwin property valued 4300.
The office of the Board of Improvements reports new permits. Theodore Shoemaker to erect a three story brick building on the south side of West Street between Baymiller and Freeman. R Howlds to erect two two story brick houses on the north side of Chestnut between John and Central Avenue. E s Tilas to erect a one story frame house on the west side of Plum between Fifteenth and Wade. William Husing to erect a two story brick at No. 277 Freeman Street.
A fine gold watch belonging to Dr. Foster of Lexington Kentucky was stolen on the St. Charles steamer this morning about five o clock. The thief is thought to know the watch location but refuses to engage with any official.
Editor laments the defeat of a bill to rescue the grave of the illustrious dead in Ohio. He honors ten Senators who supported the measure and condemns twenty who voted against it, praising Boosel Brinsmade Daugherty Gardner Hart Howard Leeds Neseeats and Young for their votes.
The Herald reports Governor Jewell, Republican candidate, believes party prospects improve daily. He cites party platform changes and candidate shifts as weakening Democrats, aiming to carry the State ticket, win the Legislature, and elect a U.S. Senator. He notes Cincinnati Convention may include only prominent Connecticut men. No trading at Brook Market due to Good Friday closure.
New Orleans March 29 townsfolk anticipate the 1872 racing season opening Thursday April 4 at the Metairie track. Eight mile and a half heat entrants and a one mile two hundred yard race feature. Stable entries from Mobile and a global gentleman riders event with England France and the United States. Levee cave concerns rise between Jackson and Josephine streets as river conditions threaten future collapses.
Washington dispatch says rumors that St Louis was chosen as the site and July 4 as the date for the National Democratic Convention are unfounded. No decision has been made and no authorized committee meeting has occurred.
Auditor Musgrove reveals widespread tax collection delinquencies among Ames and Corn districts with aggregate unpaid sums exceeding 75000 dollars. Many collectors failed to report taxes for over three years, as governor Powers sends a third message urging printing rate reductions.
Just before 1 PM Martin Heisel a wood turner on Oehler Street near Freeman reached Lincoln Park gate and met Frank Meyers with a long standing ill feeling. Meyers proposed they settle their quarrel by fisticuffs in the creek bottom Heisel declined citing lack of time for a fight.
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