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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1872
Page
2
Reports from Yeddo describe a great conflagration that burned a portion of the city two miles by three. Many houses of papier mache slowed escapes, and the loss of life appears severe though details are scarce. The comparison to Chicago's fire underscores the disaster's scale and human impact.
Spanish Republicans show determination to push matters, throwing down the gauntlet and issuing a manifesto for confrontation with Imperialists of both parties. The situation deepens Spain's difficulties as Republicans remain a minority without a strong leader like Prim, leaving military power as their potential, yet uncertain, recourse.
The San Francisco populace shows a financial frenzy over mining stocks with many family fortunes strained. The piece argues such volatility treats mining like gambling and harms Pacific coast business stability, likening it to a rare Black Friday on Wall Street.
Editorial notes a strong public clash over a supplemental treaty with England and the push for new negotiations. It criticizes agents like Bancroft Davis Evarts and Adams, urges rapid but careful settlement of past grievances, and argues for concise terms between nations echoing China and Japan.
A lengthy critique argues for diplomacy over conflict between England and the United States. It cites Prince Eugene, warns against war propagandists in the press, and urges concessions to avoid violence, stressing that progress in morals and trade comes from peace and the public should back rulers favoring it.
Discussion on how white and light colors reflect heat, while black absorbs it. White suits summer, black jackets may better insulate in winter. Advice includes painting radiators white and wearing white socks to alleviate cold feet. The text also notes color as ornamentation and the varied rainbow shades used in dress.
Senate reports land grants to Pensacola and Oregon to settle settlers, confirms a Minnesota and Iowa land actions, and discusses a new telegraph bill with opposition from Nye and Conkling and support from Hamlin and Sawyer. House passes testimony rights and tariff revisions, adjusts duties on quinine salt petre and other goods, and considers library book exemptions.
Journal notes a debate on duties on books, adjournment sine die proposed, and multiple Senate and House bills on land districts, right of way for railways, and settlement relief. Actions include passage of several land and railway bills, and an adjournment motion for June 3. House adjourned without action on the railroad bill.
London dispatches cover the Washington treaty supplement amid hopes for Senate approval and fears linked to the presidential election. The Shenandoah damages and prize logs are detailed as part of ongoing Anglo American claims discussions. Berlin raises limits on religious orders, and Rome probes anti Jewish persecution. A massive fire in Yokohama devastates districts and prompts foreign land use changes.
Thomas Seward, aged about 86, a Delaware native, committed death by his own act at Torch Lake a few days ago while involved with a team. He had shown strange behavior for some time, and the fatal act occurred during an engagement with the team.
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