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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1872
Page
1
Reports detail ongoing clashes between Carlist factions and royal Spanish troops amid tensions across Spain. No injuries or outcomes confirmed in the latest dispatches.
Telegraphic dispatches report a violent cyclone on April 15 in Zanzibar destroying vast property and uprooting hundreds of houses. About 150 vessels were wrecked, with many seamen missing. Elsewhere losses include Madras shipping damage and a major riot against Jews in Smyrna.
Fritz Dobelstein was found dead in a cellar at 100 Dudley Street with stab wounds. He had quarreled with Henry Losche a carpenter who boarded there and was arrested after a knife matching the wounds was found on him awaiting examination.
Washington reports note an eighty dollar contribution from a penitent in San Francisco to the conscience fund. The Treasury notes an apparent discrepancy in coin balances linked to bond purchases, while political commentary questions official support for consequential damages under the Treaty of Washington. Senator Wilson comments on Adams and a Cincinnati nomination. Justice Davis comments on Cincinnati nomination prospects.
The Republican General Committee met to arrange delegate elections for the Syracuse Convention. Horace Greeley resigned from the General Committee saying he no longer belongs to any political party. A $3145 fund was raised for Major General Geo H Thomas monument. Stokes' counsel plan insanity plea. House Military Committee seeks Buell Court of Inquiry records with closed doors. Speaker Blaine to be absent until Monday, Dawes acting.
In Lexington Kentucky on May 2 a man was killed when thrown from a wagon on the Richmond pike. Earlier a fight at the same location left Carter and Pugh wounded, and Carter later surrendered after fatally shooting United States soldier Pugh.
Senate introduces a bill to o judicial districts in Indiana. Postal appropriation discussed then executive session and adjournment. House passes Indian Territory reservation for Great and Little Osage and citizenship for mixed tribal members. Tariff debate continues. Ulster County pigeon hunting described with crowded lines of hunters and snow cover near Slide Mountain. Fourteen Charleston prisoners convicted of conspiracy receive two to ten year terms and fines.
Across Madrid London and Constantinople news describe Carlist activity in Spain linked to Don Carlos, British calls for settlement with the United States, Livingstone安全 and fleet movements. A Zanzibar hurricane devastates ships and port, with losses estimated at 10 million dollars.
Reports from Mexico describe General Cevallos ordering removal of black flags with death heads from fortifications following US consul representations. He said volunteers raised them to signal defense to the last, not to justify attacks on noncombatants, and they were taken down to calm fears.
The readable fragments describe an Indiana incident involving a man arrested for leaving a Morse tied for twelve hours without food or shelter. The text is garbled and lacks coherent details, names, dates, or outcome to form a clear news summary.
A string of political and social notes from recent sessions and events includes the death of Mrs. Horace Porter in Harrisburg, the Erie Directory vacancy filled by John J. Cisco, and claims around a new steamboat bill. Also noted are labor actions by Dartmouth shipwrights, an eight hour move by Brooklyn trades, and Grant support for eight hours in New York.
A speaker defends President Grant’s religious faith and public virtue. He cites Grant’s Christian beliefs, family devotion, moderation in drinking, and respect for moral standards, noting the President’s self restraint and influence within political life. The minister also refutes circulating rumors about Grant’s social habits, defending his character and leadership.
Night session of the Convention captivates locals with strong shows at Pike's Opera House Wood's and the National present bills including London Assurance Saratoga and Through by Daylight while Chanfrau Ed Stetson and Ned entertain Monday benefits. Susan B Anthony and Laura Gordon push a resolution urging women’s franchise participation. Cottage Hill Land and Building Association meets at Sportsman's Hall to pay dues.
The Covington council voted 16 to 2 to pay Louisville & Cincinnati Short Line $10,000 as a bonus to run one passenger and freight train daily to Worthville. $200 monthly rent for roadway and depot was approved for Kentucky Central. Short Line accepted. contract to be drawn. A bid of $1,250 for removing carcasses and garbage was accepted. Gas company thefts of $834 and two city orders were reported.
Newport city council awarded contracts for Hamlet Lowell Ann streets and ordered enhancements to Central Orchard avenues. An ordinance for Central and Orchard streets passed or laid over. A schoolhouse site on Columbia street was approved and nuisance abatement orders issued. City bonds and hotel hospitality notes noted amid a Liberal Republican convention scene with Greeley and Brown nominees announced.
At local request Dr King will repeat his lecture on the evidences of a God outside Bible tests this Sunday at 8 o'clock in the Town Hall. The talk has attracted broad attention, with Delhi residents and Cincinnati friends also inviting a repeat. A heavy frost last night raises concern for fruit and grape crops.
The piece praises Horace Greeley for integrity sincerity and broad appeal across regions noting his potential to make a historic administration if elected. It also views Gov Brown as a solid second nominee balancing the ticket and dismisses the idea of a weak kangaroo ticket.
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