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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1872
Page
4
Railroad agents and responsible parties on rail lines are asked to act as distribution agents for the Daily Evening Star. One cent per copy, delivered at railroad stations. Weather report for Bumspay May 14 shows cloudy conditions and light winds with temperatures around 61.
Local notices report the Public Library building expected to be ready for occupancy by the past winter. Other items note confirmations in Christchurch, a court fire near Court street injuring a boy, road widening on Eggleston Avenue, a Western Union telegraph employee’s broken leg, and various district announcements from churches, schools, and clubs.
Amusements column previews Madame Fanny Janauschek's week at Pike's Opera House with roles including Mary Stuart and Deborah. The renowned German actress has mastered English to share her tragedy on stage, supported by a full dramatic company.
A fire discovered near eight fifteen last night behind John Ingram's blacksmith shop at Court and Kossuth burned a cottage on Kossuth street, damaged a two and a half story house on Court street, scorched another frame house, and destroyed furniture in multiple tenants. Loss estimated around four thousand dollars. A boy, Willie Pfaff, injured his ankle by a hose cart accident en route to the scene. An additional alarm from box 18 proved false.
Thirty-five board members met with President Waters presiding. Districts Seventeenth through Twenty-fifth gain afternoon session allowances at 1:30 and 4:30. After three ballots Rauch is re-elected to the Ninth and Burdsall to the new Third by acclamation. Funds report shows December List receipts of 470,885 75 and expenditures of 597,045 leaving a 57,609 25 deficit. For 1878 the levy proposed is 82 10 mills: 8 for schools, 1 1 10 for library, 7 10 for university.
Lafe Leeds, engineer of the Royer Wheel Co, shut off steam on his engine after twenty one years of service with no accidents except four years of military service. The Rover Wheel Co shows steady national growth. The Board of Improvements awarded Marion Porter the Deer Creek road grading contract from Court street to Montgomery road at 47 cents per cubic yard, with masonry at 4 per perch if needed. Marion Porter’s bid was the lowest.
Summary of multiple cases including Dumont vs Atherton over alleged misrepresentation of a boiler, judgment reversals and affirmations. Todd v Williams on professional services and contract. Shaw administrator case on bill of exceptions and signed orders. Ruzer case on timing of new trial motion. Kahney and Grovery v Ritchie appellate outcomes. probate court habeas corpus on custody. admin appointments for Catherine Spies Estate and Elizabeth Osterhaus Estate with respective amounts.
The police court lists 35 cases including 4 assault and battery, 4 grand larceny, 1 burglary, and multiple drunkenness offenses. Notable items include Charley Gibbs and Stella Brooks fined for disorderly conduct, piano dispute leading to a $5 fine, and ongoing trials for Henry and John Wohler and James Sullivan. Also noted are new cooperative machinery incorporation and community thanks for a Belmont Place mission fete. Yesterday strawberries dropped to 10 cents and rose to 20 cents per quart after Edgefield Tenn. shipment.
The Eelver News reports clear warm weather and a falling river from Pittsburg to the mouth. Channel depth at Pittsburg shows 8 feet 3 inches, while downstream near Monongahela the river measures 10 feet 2 inches and continues to decline. Arrivals include United States and Ben Franklin among others. departures list Potomac and several ships. A Belle Vernon pilot boat will sail to St Louis under James Clark and Loft Keating, while a company vessel on a trial trip reports owner satisfaction and plans to depart for South America tomorrow.
The steamer Carrie Brooks broke timber and lost its wheel near Wellsville and will be repaired soon. The Juniata crew jumped ship at Pittsburg, prompting a wage dispute settled by commissioners. Jumpers were to receive 360 each but only 250 total paid. captain Brennan paid extra from his own funds. Deck hand Taylor injured on the steamer Anna in St Louis and sent to hospital. Wrecking crowds gathered at Sycamore Street wharf. A torpedo joke earns a hypothetical thanks from local traders. National Oceanic restrictions curb Carrolston excursions. Natchez will not land there this evening.
Steady beans with best navy scarce 8 dollars. bran higher. butter firm at 29 90 per pound. eggs 12 cents a dozen. lemons scarce. dried apples firm. cheese moderate local demand. grain and oats firm with moderate demand. oil linseed firm. potatoes moderate demand. pork market firmer with limited consumption. lard and salt quiet. tobacco firm. flax in demand. sugars steady. whiskey firm. sales note 10 carloads flour and city mess pork in market report.
New York reports quiet prices for flour and wheat with No 2 Chicago and Milwaukee in store near 178 to 183. Corn steady at 8c. Whisky steady with various bids and sellers cited. Chicago then notes mixed oats and firm cattle market with receipts and shipments shaping prices.
A reflective passage compares gardens of flowers to music, noting their power to enhance beauty and fragrance, refine sentiments, and strengthen virtue of the heart through harmony and mood. It suggests curiosity about how objects influence the mind and evoke correspondence.
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