18 May 1872
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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1872
Page
1
Telegraphs report tensions in Metz defense and cabinet makers strike in the North. The Chicago incident notes a suspected murder suicide. Forney and Cameron clash as Seward backs Grant in renewed political contention.
Paris May 18 Marshal Bazaine asks Prince Frederick Charles and General Manteuffel to forward their testimonies on the defense of Metz for his upcoming court martial. The statements are expected to help exonerate him. London May 18 officials discuss an amicable settlement of the claims question between Britain and the United States. New York May 18 a riot at Handall Island ends with officers freeing or detaining many boys. A deadly fire in a tenement at 154 We Gant Street traps Mrs Regan. Cabinet makers vote to strike for eight hours. District Attorney Garvin plans trial date for Stokes after a conference with Judge Ingraham. Col Forney’s White House interview fuels strike on Cincinnati ticket. General Lew Wallace, head of a court inquiry, questioned missing records and whether the President was involved. Reuters notes Seward and friends back Grant. Davenport reports Ladson and others. Salt Lake City May 18 Banidioke awaits arrival, expecting events next week.
Washington May 18 reports say action was taken in the Senate on the supplemental treaty yesterday. The Senate committee on prices relations is alleged to be in a peake of ot eR in at substitute for the cedent, which will vil sup ap ee the actual potential. The note hints at securing the co parttait of the Democratic Senators. Moines May 18 Henry Ward Beecher comments on bills through this State as written. The article mentions forgery and a theater incident.
Yesterday morning Simmons shot his wife after eight years of unhappy marriage then killed himself. Mrs Simmons, wounded, remained unconscious as officers found them. two children are mentioned. A separate dispatch reports a deadly fire in Waupacca destroying a block including the Yoaburg House and post office with about $75,000 in losses.
Red Cloud the Indian chief and 25 of his tribe left Pine Bluff yesterday for Washington. They travel with Dr Daniels, the Indian agent and interpreter.
Area of cloud and rain will move eastward over the South Atlantic Middle and New England States with falling barometer and southerly to easterly winds tonight. Barometer rises with westerly to northerly winds and clearing weather extending over the upper lakes and Ohio valley tonight and likely over the Gulf States and western South Atlantic and Middle States by Saturday. Dangerous winds not anticipated.
Advice to American women preparing for overseas travel offers practical wardrobe guidance for ocean crossings. It recommends compact luggage, flat portmanteau under the berth, a warm wraps and hats, and minimal fastenings to ease onboard dressing. It warns that a full American outfit may seem odd in England and urges simple, warm garments and shawls for deck life and cooler seas.
Fragmentary text mentions fares and distances, requesting an abundant patience and a complete outfit. The source is garbled and includes unclear names and terms.
A column of general items notes Brooklyn will observe Decoration Day. It mentions stock market news in San Francisco, labor unrest in Boston, and various political and social events including a Washington baseball game, deaths, church meetings, and international diplomacy developments.
On Thursday the 17th inst at Walnut Grove George Jackson and a Mexican herded cattle when eight Indians were seen sneaking toward the herd. Jackson fired wounding two attackers. one Indian was shot in the thigh and another badly hurt, crawled away toward a mine area.
A despatch reports William H. Seward will not support Horace Greeley. The note recalls past tensions between Seward and Greeley during the Lincoln nomination and Greeley’s later letter accusing Seward of ingratitude. The political dispute adds interest to the campaign.
Yesterday’s council session under Vice President Bishop debated removing a house on Pike street and extending the Sixth street Market-house wall. It approved lamp posts on Young street, formed a three man special committee on sewerage, and allocated funds for cemetery ice water and Decoration Day sprucing.
On a soggy May day in Lexington Kansas the weather deterred some but drew a large attendance. Mollie Cad edged Elsie to win the first race with times around 1 54 and 1 57 respectively while Florence narrowly beat Richards in the second heat. Several horses drew entries for selling races and the Woolley stakes near three miles were announced with Longfellow slated to run tomorrow in rain or shine.
The Young Men's Sodality of St Marys Cathedral holds a picnic at Parlor Grove on June 18. Local notes report civic meetings and railroad tensions affecting Newport Covington freight and passenger traffic. Election coverage notes Democratic primary meetings for delegates to city and county conventions and a Sheriff candidate in Kenton county.
Two well known citizens John Haggerty and Patrick Spilman argued with fists on York street near Oda Fellows Hall last evening. Marshal Clary escorted the men to the Mayor's office where Haggerty donated 4 dollars and Spilman 8 dollars to replenish the City Treasury. The Democracy meet in mass convention at Alexandria on the first Monday in June to appoint delegates to the Democratic State Convention. St Martins Society with 150 members and the Sodality band depart by tomorrow for Dayton Ohio for the German Catholic Societies annual convention. The City Clerk's office has been enlarged and repainted, an improvement long demanded.
A meeting in Keller's Hall nominated Henry Fricke and J. S. Crawford for the Citizens Ticket to run in the upcoming school election. The assembly urged economy and reduction of costly offices. The De Serisy v School Board case was heard in District Court with decision due Tuesday.
The Clermont County Sabbath-school Union holds its annual meeting at the Methodist church on May 30 and 31 with large attendance expected. Christ Church Baptist pastor preaches tomorrow on The Descent of Holy Ghost. Collections benefit the Associational Mission at Eaton. Bishop Bedell conducts son service at the Episcopal church next evening.
Benjamin F. Brady named referee for the Coulter Biglin rowing match in Philadelphia next Monday. A fire in Squire & Co. bonded warehouse damaged $20,000 in silk goods, mostly insured. Carpenters strike widens to 6000 workers after a dispute over nine hours a day. The death of S. M. Skimerhorn from a gunshot in Selma, Alabama prompts an inquest. Economic report shows loans up 711,600 and other measures including a $2,000,000 rise in net deposits.
From Washington on May 18 the President approved the deficiency bill. Reports from Virginia Maryland and other Southern States describe a fearful drought harming grapes and injuring all cereals with possible great damage to the tobacco crop. In the Senate a bill passed authorizing new Treasury bonds. Sherman urged the House to return the Senate adjournment resolution as debate followed.
The docket lists 11 new and 12 continued cases including assaults and batteries, cutting disorderly conduct, breaking panes, and theft. Several defendants like John Larkin and James Conlon face penalties. some are discharged after fines, costs, or probation. Additional notes mention gaming device charges and a lumber case continued to next Saturday.
Bridget Mulvaney faces sentencing after the judge weighs her possible departure from the city. Lawyer Paxton says she could leave for St Louis by Tuesday morning, while the court notes Mrs Thomas was outraged by the incident in a buggy with her husband.
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