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Newspaper

The Evening Star

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1872

Page

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Steam Tub Bonet Explosion at Aa Mae ee

A steam tub explosion occurred at Aa Mae ee, prompting emergency response. No injuries reported as investigators assess the cause and damage to the facility.

Explosion at Triposa Despites Damaged Magazine in Greece

Athens dispatch reports a petroleum and powder explosion in Triposa causing many deaths and injuries. The magazine was destroyed with walls demolished. Separately England plans to withdraw from Geneva arbitration on indirect claims after cabinet discussions.

London Athens Triposa Cae Anda Congress Geneva Washington England Great Britain

Spain seethes over French neutrality on Bathy issue

Madrid reports officials discuss Bathy and Carlist concerns spilling over to France. Authorities say French conduct violates neutrality and a formal protest to Paris will follow.

Madrid

Prince Bismarck Still Resting At Home

Berlin May 11 Prince Bismarck remains unwell though doctors hope that retreating from active duties and visiting his country estates will bring rest and a full recovery. The illness is described as insomnia caused by the mental and physical strain of long service as prime minister.

Berlin Bismarck Mate

Sardis Ku Klux Story Spurs Political Echoes in Sardis

Memphis reports suggest the alleged Ku Klux incident was staged for political effect by U S officers. Sardis Sabbath School attendees deny armed pursuit, noting participation by Mississippi and West Tennessee schools. A parade of over 5 000 locals and visitors accompanied the celebration with multiple bands.

Memphis U. S Sardis Mississippi West Telmessee

Insurrection in Cuba Prolonged, Patriots Rally Near Mountains

The Havana dispatches report Ignacio Agramonte and Vicente Garcia leading about 400 patriots in ongoing assaults against Spanish forces in the mountains. They recently lost thirty men and two officers, with rifles and supplies scattered. The central campaign continues with active operations.

Orleans Cuba Ignatio Agramonte Vicente Garcia

Startle the horse sets a record at Prospect Park course

A report from New York describes Startle the horse running at Prospect Park with splits 34 34 seconds, 1 09 for the half mile, 1 431 4 for three quarters, and 2 19 34 for the full mile. The animal is said to be a brother in blood of Dexter and hailed as the fastest among his age. The piece also covers tariff adjournment talk, Erie railway rumors involving Colonel Thomas A. Scott, a Cuba sugar refinery fire in Brooklyn causing major losses, and a late burglary at 677 Sixth Avenue with a near-fatal shooting of jeweler Chas H Phelps.

Prospect Park Otend R Fito An . Bigen Dexter Tribuné Washington Congress House Senate A Times Special Committee On District of Columbia Board of Public Works Roosevelt Thomas A. Scott Erie Railway Erie London Scott Cuba Wallace & Schoenmaker Mound Street Brooklyn Charles W. Coe William Gear Woodhull Fred. Douglass Apollo Hall Sixth Avenue Palmer Phelps Stokes Graham

Washington dispatch notes Grant renomination uncertain

May 11 dispatches from Washington report no strong sentiment for Grant's renomination. Rumors of a plan to withdraw him circulated among Western politicians, but delegates will decide Philadelphia’s fate. Secretary Boutwell backs Grant, Blaine remains firm, and Sickles signals cautious support for releasing Dr. Howard. Navy buildup and foreign relations are discussed amid Treasury balances.

Alabama Weiss David A. Wells Addres Grant Philadelphia Republican Party White House Boutwell P * Dent Blaine Sickles Howard Cineles Spain Treasury

Farewell and new productions at the city theater and levee wreck removal

The article notes final performances of Ingomar and Meck and Neck with other attractions. It mentions upcoming Arkansas Traveler and jokes about ventriloquist Davies and Mad. Janauscheck. It reports work removing burned steamship wrecks from the levee by Capt. Dugan using a submerged approach and explosives.

Ingomar Wood Chanfraw Bob Brierly Panny Sam Willoughby Arkansas Traveler Meck Old Drury Davies Mad Janauscheck Barneda Dugan Sampson Bristol

Steam tug Compound explodes near Buffalo harbor

May 11 Buffalo N Y The steam tug Compound one of the largest in the Ange Association exploded its boiler at 1 15 P M while entering Buffalo harbor from New Breakwater. The boat was blown to atoms and sank in minutes. Four or five lives feared lost though later reports say none certain. Captain engineer and cook badly hurt. others rescued from the water.

Burrao N. Y R Ange Association Buffalo Harbor Wadsworth Cook

Well Known Editor Marries After Long Singleness

The article reveals Aleck Henderson, once seen as a bachelor, has married one of the Queen City’s fairest daughters. Friends feared his erratic behavior but Probate Court records confirm the wedding and his happiness as he enters matrimony.

Guna Jecall Aleck ‘Henderson

Decorating Soldiers Graves Meeting Plans Ceremony Roles

At Hopkins Hall last evening a meeting formed to decorate soldiers graves on the upcoming memorial date. Col. R. M. Moore chaired. Major Aten served as secretary with committees on transportation, grounds access, oration, music, flowers and finance. Rail transport to cemeteries offered at reduced rates. citizens invited to help in the ceremonies.

Hopkins’ Hall Mth R. M. Moore Aten W. L. Robinson A. M. Aten M. J. Kelly J. Gaul Dr. Tibball Go. H. G. Armstrong Genen Hickenlooper Gen. Kennett Col. Harlan M. J. Patten Major Thilly Adam Wilson Thomas Hefferman J. D. W. Roberts Henry Haines H. B. Banning Thomas Young C. M. Trautman Gustave Tafel Henry J. Snyder Ed. Booth George W. Bishop James Morgan Henry Huneke John Kaufman D. Weber Gustave Bruehl

Weather sketch from Washington and Great Lakes region

Weather report from Washington at 7 20 P M notes a falling barometer moving northeast toward Lower Michigan and Canada with brisk winds. Lake Michigan NW winds overnight veering West later, lower lakes southeasterly, rain possible in Lake region and Atlantic states with cloudiness and increasing chill.

Missouri Lower Michigan Canada Lake Michigan Lower Lakes Lake Atlantic States

Fire at Roan & Co. sash factory ignites losses

A blaze yesterday damaged the Roan and Co sash factory on Bonth Canal Street. The valued loss is reported around 20000 dollars and is insured.

Roan &Co Bonth Canal Street

Longview Asylum Directors Election and Monthly Reports

The Longview Asylum board elected Mr Torrence as President and Gen Bates as Secretary at yesterday's quarterly meeting. Assignments for May June and July were set for Bullock Bates Herron and Torrence. Certificates for Green and Biefert were presented for three years. Admissions in April totaled 18 from Hamilton County and State and County Commissioners. White and colored counts are listed, with a grand total of 501. Receipts since 1871 to 1878 total 107508.55. Claims concern right of way through asylum grounds and a letter from Cant Scuurz denying a 1872 dispatch during a convention.

Longview Asylum Torrence Gen. Bates Bullock Bates Herron Green Biefert Hamilton County Hamilton Ohio Central District Longview

Local News Briefs From Covington And Vicinity

Fayette county backs Pryor for Court of Appeals judge. Thirty five marriage licenses issued in April. Rev W H Felix travels in Holy Land improving health. Farm work prosperous. crops healthy. A Greeley club to organize at 585 Madison. Kentucky Central offers special trains for Lexington races. Red Men celebrate anniversary with parade from Covington to Cincinnati.

Kenton County W. H. Felix First Baptist Church of Covington Holy Land Madison Street Kentucky Central Railroad Lexington Newport Cincinnati

Noachian Deluge Discourse and Newport Developments

Grace M. E. church hosts a Sunday night talk on the Extent of the Noachian Deluge from Scriptural and Scientific angles. Wolff’s rolling mill to restart after idle years. Swift and Co. planning a large new danshest site of railroad ir an. Red Men buy Bellevue and Monmouth corner lot for 7500 dollars, plan a 25000 dollar summer ball. Henry Stanbery promises to address a Greeley and Brown ratification meeting in Newport when able.

Grace M E.chard Wolff Swift & Co Iran Berry Bellevue Monmouth Streets Henry Stanbery Johnson Albert 5 Greeley and Brown Newport

Rev Wise to Preach at Covington Baptist Church Tomorrow

The Rev Dr Wise of Covington will preach in the Covington Baptist church tomorrow. The railroad water pipes and reservoir are completed and functioning well. Dr Cameron’s little daughter died last night after a prolonged illness. Her funeral will be held at the M E church tomorrow.

Dr. Wise Covington Baptist Cameron Heri M. E. Church Philip

Fatal accident near Cumminsville at Dead Man's Crossing

A carriage accident near Staebler's Crossing, Cumminsville, results in the death of Mrs Joseph Andrews after a train passes. Her daughter and a young lady friend escape injury as the vehicle tips over a small embankment while the horse is restrained. The scene is near the C H and D railroad known for previous accidents. The road is lightly used.

Joseph Andrews Cumminsville Staebler’s Crossing

Fire at Philadelphia factory causes $40,000 loss

A fire at a Philadelphia factory last night destroyed the building and stock valued at about $40,000. Insurance coverage was in force, with estimates noting losses on equipment and goods.

Philadelphia

Local Notions on Boreas and Street Statues

Jefferson Dillon was arrested in Gallia county for operating a liquor business without paying the special tax. He waived examination, posted bail of 5000 dollars, and is to appear at the October term to answer the charge. The article juxtaposes winds and social derision, noting Dust in eyes and public mischief.

Lapres Boreas Vine Street Ana Oi Tee Jefferson Dillon Campbell Gallia County Halliday

Roof fire at periodical store on Mound and Court streets

Fire reported about 1 pm from box 68 caused by burning shingles on the roof of the periodical store at the corner of Mound and Court streets. The blaze was extinguished without using the fire engines.

Court Streets

Dog Killed on John Street After Rabies Fear

A dog foaming at the mouth and described as rabid was killed yesterday on John Street between Court and Elizabeth to prevent injury. A man named Hoskenson reportedly fell from a wagon on Elm Street near inventory, but escaped with minor bruises.

John Street Court Elizabeth Hoskenson Elm Street

Madrid Climate Reflections and Bits of News

John Hay’s Castilian Days notes Madrid’s gallant climate favoring women, with dignified, finery clad Madrid ladies and a breeze that purges excess from men. The piece blends social commentary with stray mentions of livestock thefts in Texas and a church event set for March 16th across the country.

Madrid John Hay Benedict

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