Farmer Murdered Near Columbus
Police investigate the murder of a farmer near Columbus amid reports of political tensions and local lodge activity. Authorities seek leads as weather and snow conditions hamper travel in Utah and surrounding areas.
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24 May 1872
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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1872
Page
1
Tributes and bids at Long Branch as Monmouth Cup looms
Premier speeches honor Chief Justice Daly and Shakespearean verse mark the program at Long Branch. John Harper and McGrath bring famed stables to the Branch as Longfellow draws betting interest for the Monmouth Cup on July 2. Congressional action on Ku Klux bill stalls amid party splits. Buell records inquiry continues. Tariff bill advances with changes. labor strike activity resurges with city meetings and railroad car builders joining the movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daly Pecs
W. Mould
Bryant
Niagara
Shakspeare
R. H. Stoddard
Long Branch
John Harper
Flyers
Longfellow
Lyttleton
Express
Platifia
Extract
McGrath
Lexington
Monmouth Park
Harry Bassett
Jerome
Tribunes
Washington
House
War Department
Townsend
Army of the Potomac
Senate
Baltimore Steamer Damaged Off Hastings in Collision
Reports from Hastings describe the Baltimore on its voyage from Baltimore to Bremen struck by an unknown vessel in darkness. The ship ran aground on the Hastings shore, with water flooding the bow and cargo ruined. Passengers were landed safely and Admiralty vessels assist in lightening the ship for tow to port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hastings
English Channel
Baltimore
Bremen
Admiralty
Schenck
United States
Earl Granville
Sir Stafford Northcote
Exeter Chamber
Geneva
Quiet state in China and Japan reported by Rear Admiral
Dispatches from Rear Admiral Rogers say ten armed men failed to penetrate the Mikado's presence. The plan is linked to disaffected Japanese seeking to overthrow the government, though authorities remain vigilant. Fleet health is reported as excellent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rogers
China
Japan
Snow slide in Little Cottonwood injures miners
A serious snow slide in Little Cottonwood three days earlier carried away several Savage mine workers at dinner, breaking one man's leg and injuring another. Mining activity remains lively, though English capitalists warn the Alabama situation may hinder sale of American mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Little Cottonwood
Savage
Alabama
Iowas Weather Delays and Crop Outlook Report
The report from Iow a Dort Davenport notes persistent rain slows spring business but promises later harvest. Des Moines reports Mrs Rowley third party died last summer by drinking ice water and leaping into the river is rescued and considered temporarily insane. Corn crop outlook is poor with half planted and season a month behind last year. seed rotting in cold wet ground. small grain in good condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Des Moines
Rowley
Weather Report for Washington Area May 23 7 30 P M
Low barometer moves northeast from Iowa toward Lake Michigan into Canada with brisk winds through the upper lakes tonight. Friday brings clearing and pleasant weather to New England, the South and Middle Atlantic States. Gulf States see clearing westerlies while Ohio valley remains unsettled northwest of the lower lake region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa
Lake Michigan
Canada
Upper Lakes
New England
South
Middle Atlantic States
Gulf States
Ohio Valley
Lower Lake
Chicago News In Brief From February To May
A Chicago report notes 507 building permits issued since February 21. It mentions Liberal Republicans meeting in Springfield and possible gubernatorial nominees. It covers insolvent Chicago insurance claims, a Swede Gustav Holm attempting suicide, a horse team drowning after a runaway on East Lake Street, and the anticipated trial of Aldermen Welsh McCauley Whittaker and Basse in Waukegan. Also included are baggage agent Henry Staning injured, farmer Patrick Callahan arrested for a Minnesota murder, and Pinkerton son William charged with shooting at Dowling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Springfield
Trumbull
Palmer
Koerner
the United Liberals
United States Court
Gustav Holm
W. Stearns Grover
East Lake Street
Welsh
McCauley
Whittaker
Basse
Waukegan
Henry Staning
Patrick Callahan
Homestead Co
Minn
Michigan Southern Depot
Warren Youman
Minnesota
Callahan
Youman
Wm. A. Pinkerton
Allen Pinkerton
Madison Street Station
John Dowling
Dowling
Murder Shocks Van Buren Farmer in Ohio
Henry Stark, a Van Buren township farmer, was killed in his home with an axe. His wife claims three men entered. she escaped, returned to find him dead, and the children say the axe was brought in by their mother for burglary protection. Police deem the woman suspect. Also, Reno Espy & Co. in Toledo suffered a $30,000 stock fire loss, insured in about twenty companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
M. Gambetta
Maximilian
Gambetta
Carlotta
M. Henri Rochefort
New Caledonia
Columbus
Henry Stark
van Buren Township
Toledo
Reno, Espy & Co
Foreclosure decree ordered for Indianapolis & Cincinnati Junction
Judge Gresham ordered a decree of foreclosure and sale of the Indianapolis and Cincinnati Junction railroad and appointed W. D. Griswold as commissioner. The suits were brought by Jessup & Lancer on the first mortgage and Butler & Foote as trustees on the second mortgage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Gresham
Indianapolis & Cincinnati Junction Railroad
W. D. Griswold
Jessup & Lancer
Butler & Foote
Peoria
Bates’ House
Maprson
Grand Lodge of Good Templars of the World
England
Scotland
Ireland
Rainy day adds shine to town as aldermen meet
Rain abundance creates cleaner streets and a temporary calm. The Board of Aldermen convenes this afternoon. Musical notices mention Campanini as a new tenor in Hon. Don Voorhees's Terre Haute event. A garbled pace of local quips and a treasure tale mix with loom showings at 122 Main Street drawing crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
Abel
Main Street
Macbeth at Pike's draws praise for art but small crowds
Last night Macbeth was staged at Pike's with Madame Janauschek in the leading role which drew strong applause for the somnambulistic scene but left audiences sparse. Levick struggled with his performance while ventriloquist Davis plans a National Theatre benefit to boost attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macbeth
Pike’s
Madame Janauschek
Lady Macbeth
Chesney Wold
Davis
The
National
Southern Railroad gains county support and survey plans advance
At a Board of Trade meeting committees from Grant Scott Woodford and Mercer counties pledged to tender the right of way for the Southern railroad. Surveys proceed on the ridge line between Cincinnati and Lexington with two new routes devised by trustees. A Common Council meeting elected Board of Equalization members and approved city office appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Railroad
Board of Trade
Grant
Scott
Woodford
Mercer
Ridge
Cincinnati
Lexington
Hustonville
Columbia
Burkesville
Livingston
Sparta
Dunlap
Tennessee
Richmond
London
Williamsburg
Coal Creek Station
Knoxville Road
Sequatchie River
Common Council
Keck
Board of Equalization
Messrs
Chas. Kahn, Jr
Levi Workum
Jerry Kiersted
Wm. H. Gilpin
G. C. Spiegel
C. UC. Reakitt
Yeatman
John H. Welsh
Local Court Records Spark Wide Array Of Offenses
Morning docket lists 18 new and 5 continued cases with 25 names including assault, drunkenness, larceny, and disorderly conduct. Several defendants discharged or fined. notes on a 17 year old found drunk and a public departure for Uncle Joe Siefert to Europe aboard the City of Brussels on June 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Breuleche
Daniel Fanning
Molly Tungate
John Thompson
Lexington
Dr Williams
A. B. Madon
William Gosling
Thomas Pheigan
Robert Young
Wm. Tyler
Geo. Byam
E. D. Albro
Fred. Comley
Joe
Pat
Joe Siefert
Europe
Inman
Brussels
Inwood
Court records outline verdicts and probate in Hamilton district
Evans, Clifton & Co. v Healey returns a verdict for damages after a roof collapse caused by a hog chain. other cases affirm or reverse judgments. Superior and probate courts hear promissory note disputes, slander suit, and condemnation for Gilbert avenue school use. Will of Franz J. Diehm admitted to probate. estate valued at $7,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evans, Clifton & Co
Michael Healey
Healey
Davis & Co
Jude Cox
Greenlous Rawson & Co
Superior Court
Alexander H. McGuffey
Executors
Louisa R. Brooke
Executrix
Eichenlaub
Jacob" Gardner
Davis, Jr
Gilbert Avenue
Davis
Pendleton
Court Street
Ferd
Vogler
Clemens A. Nulsen
O'Connor
Adam Smith
Geo. W. Bernard
Hoeffer
Franz J. Diehm
Margaret Diehm
the City
Geo. B. Hollister
Mt. Auburn
Picnic attains five thousand at St Patrick’s church event
A crowd of about five thousand attended St Patrick’s church picnic at Silver Grove described as very orderly and enjoyable. The report notes other community items including divorces, school board talks, railroad discussions, a Bellevue stabbing, and a council adjournment to Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick's Church
Silver Grove
Chancery Court
Annie Langford
John W. Langford
No 2 Building Association Meeting Report
The No 2 Building Association meets this evening while the City Council holds regular sessions daily this week. The business was concluded last and a minstrel entertainment followed at the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No.2 Building Association
Baltimore Placed Off Hastings After Collision
The steamship Baltimore, after colliding with an unknown vessel on Wednesday night and running aground near Hastings, has been freed and afloat. Repairs to the bow are completed, the water pumped out, cargo secured, and she likely will sail to Bremen tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lomwoon
Baltimore
Hastings
Bremen
Pugilists Mace and Edwards Pass Through Ocpren
Ocpren Utah May 24 The celebrated boxers Jim Mace and Billy Edwards passed through the city yesterday en route to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocpren
Utah
Jim Mace
Billy Edwards
California
Greeley Prospects Doubted In Key States
New York May 2 The World notes weak support for Greeley in Pennsylvania Indiana and Ohio with Democratic presses opposition. Greeley mass meeting planned at Cooper Institute June 3 with multiple stands and a torch light procession as organizers adjust plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the World
Greeley
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Democracy
Ohio
Cooper Institute
River voyage storm claims a drowned deckhand
Memiuis May 24 report details a heavy storm on the Arkansas and White rivers. The A J White near Helena nearly capsized with a drowned deckhand, cotton bales adrift, and the crew abandoning ship. The City of Vicksburg also suffered damage, losing chimneys as water rose to its fire box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memiuis
Mary Boyd
Arkansas River
White River
Quincy
St. Louis
O. K
Vicksburg
Johnson Named as Candidate for Tennessee At Large
Nashville May 24 The bill to add another member of Congress for Tennessee has become law and ex President Johnson is announced as a candidate for the State at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Johnson
Local quarrel between Sam Thomas and Enquirer reporter
Sam Thomas, linked to a rumored courtesan at a municipal palace, confronted Louis J. O Shaughnesy of the Enquirer after a published critique of Thomas. The Commercial misstated that Thomas accused the Enquirer staff of lying and consorted with Louis, who denied drinking with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam. Thomas
Courtezan
Louis J. O’shaughnesy
The
Enquirer
Thomas
Louis
Sam
Mr. O'S
Wharfratania and City Notes From The Street
Wharfrats lounge in Hammond street station at noon amid drunken naps. Council committee visits Workhouse with Cordelia the waitress in attendance. Aldermen approve a ten year garbage removal contract with George Thompson. Saloon on Sixth Street sold and bought back for 200 dollars. Custom house main floor and basement stairs undergo construction and expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hammond Street
Bill Midlen
Tax Board of Aldermen
George Thompson
Tom CooPes
Sixth Street
Wood
Thomas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Daily Evening Star
American Press Association
French Assembly
Sinois
Grand Lodge of Good Templars
IOW A
Weather Report
Spain
Henderson
Congress
Campanini
Don. Voorhees Orates
Terre Haute
Dolly Varden
Tom Scott
Cornelia
Capt. Kydd
New Jersey
Court Report
Hamilton District Court
Befoge Super Hacawms
Covington
Main Street Union
Powell Street
M. E
Culbertson’s Station
Kentucky Central Railroad
Newport
Louisville
Short Line Railroad Company
Bellevue
Pierce
Dayton
Dayton, KX
Bint Gland
Cordelia
Wade
Council Investigating Committee
Custom House
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