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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1872
Page
4
The Evening Star presents weather reports and notices from the Evzaine Stan by "Optician" at 182 West Fourth Street. Northeast corner Fifth and Vine Street entrance.
A man named uoudith Keuigh fell from a second-story porch at 196 Bremen Street last night injuring a leg. A street railroad track inspection is urged near Court, with potential city-damage lawsuits. A watch and chain were found under a pile near Deer Creek. Bweeney and Cockerill were previously arrested nearby. An audience attended a Y M C A lecture on Light by Dr. H. S. Osborn at Miami University. An auctioneer’s buggy collided with a tree after a horse bolted. the auctioneer was unhurt. Permits were issued to build a two-story brick structure on Fifth Street and a two-story frame house on Care Street. A fire at 128 k Street caused by a defective fire, aided by neighbors, was quickly suppressed. The New Government Buildings dispatch notes a funding shortfall. A sewer tunnel leak near Sycamore Street prompted emergency repairs led by contractor John B. Benedict. Estimated loss stands at 1000, with swift action planned to divert water and stop the leak.
The document records several property transfers including parcels on Avenue near Nastag and Foster Street. Names referenced include Guibert Seassau Johnson Gardner and McFarland with lot sizes around 25 by 71 feet and 26 feet fronts, illustrating mid 19th century real estate activity and ownership changes.
The Police Court list includes 11 new and old cases with defendants named. Charges cover assault and battery burglary petit larceny grand larceny contempt of court practicing trick game vagrancy careless driving loitering and drunkenness disorderly conduct and abuse of wife with costs. One defendant received eight days in jail.
Review notes a strong turnout for Chesney Wold's inaugural night at Pike's, with praise for author Rendle and performances by Lady Dedioth and Madame Jamauschek. Also mentions Davies engagement at the National fading last week and upcoming Minstrel Duprez Benedicts at Wood's.
Auction by Meyers Horton & Co at 10 o'clock features Louis Kern residence a two story frame house with 2 acres on Lower River road. At 2 o'clock a three story brick house No 61 Front street Covington with lot front and depth to an alley. At 3 o'clock a brick house No 43 Gestacred north side Baymiller Freeman streets with lot sizes. See auction column for full description and times.
Rain disrupted morning shipments while river levels rose across towns from Pittburg to Pittsburg. Flood markings show 2 feet 1 inch at Pittburg and 1 feet inches near Water Works. Miscellaneous items reference ships, carloads, commissions, and a Merchants' Exchange petition, with several names and places noted.
The text outlines a partial notice of stock transactions involving Cin cinnati and Portsmouth packet company and Covington and Cincinnati bridge company shares. It mentions prices like 0 cents, 100 dollars per share, and names such as J. A. Pome and Leon, with references to bridge and packet companies amid tense wording.
The court reports probate actions with Frank Leidemeyer named administrator for a $3,000 estate. W D Mead appointed guardian of Joseph Jackson for a $1,000 estate. Eliza Ann See named administratrix of James See for a $6,000 estate. Ann McGrew named administratrix of Samuel P McGrew.
The market shows moderate receipts with firm prices for beans and grains. Wheat oats and corn hold steady to firmer, with pork and lard activity dull. bacon firm, and refined petroleum steady. Domestic demand moderate, with prices quoted for various grains, meats, and oils across several commodities.
The report notes export receipts exceeding remand with prices unsettled. Whole range prices show general rates around 4 460 dollars, with common wholesale gross rates. Beef, prime to choice butchers, fetch about 5 dollars and are in good demand at 6 730.
Market report from Chicago and New York outlines mixed demand and price levels for commodities and hog products. Wheat and corn show stability while flour remains steady, lard and pork markets quiet but steady, with receipts and exports briefly noted.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a term SARTMACARE and references persistent use in California. It mentions a brief timeline of days and shifts, with scattered phrases about painting, shaking points, and rapid semi circular motion. No clear event or identifiable entities emerge from the readable fragment.
A traveler describes a prolonged earthquake, noting deep fissures, land subsidence of ten acres, water flooding fields, and meadow parts sinking or rising up to twelve feet. The terrain shows widespread cracks along hill basements and across the valley, with a vast network of seams throughout the region.
The London Telegraph lauds Captain Sherard Osborne for renewing Arctic exploration efforts and urges Britain to complete polar aims begun by English sailors. It defends risking lives and vessels, arguing Pole discovery honors history and national pride, while rejecting fear of failure or cost.
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