25 May 1872
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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1872
Page
1
A garbled clipping references Tariff Conference Committee and ordination of Methodist bishops with an arrest in Iowa. It also mentions a mail robber, a bank problem, and a robbery being attempted or overcome.
The steamship Baltimore which collided with an unknown vessel on Wednesday night and ran aground off Hastings has been freed from the rocks and is now afloat. Repairs to injuries are complete, water pumped out, bow hole sealed with cargo, and she may proceed to Bremen today.
New York on May 25 reports Michael Hayes acquitted of murder in a case tied to Bede while Jereee Morse gains probate. Port activity notes smallpox aboard ships Europe and Althenz from Bremen with deaths and quarantine measures at Ward's Island. Additional items include Stokes plea proceedings, strikes, a fatal suicide, a cabinet-makers fire, and Vanderbilt related assault. Senate tariff talks and adjournment questions frame national context.
In Brooklyn on May 24 the twenty first session opened with ordination of eight newly elected bishops. Bishop Simpson presided as Rev Dr Hunter of Illinois led religious services. A resolution directs each bishop to reside in San Francisco St Louis Boston Atlanta Chicago Cincinnati St Paul and Omaha or Denver. No other major business followed.
Washington May 25 The amnesty law removes political disabilities for over 150000 people connected with the late Confederacy. Named among those now entitled to vote and hold office are Alexander H. Stevens Georgia ex Governors Letcher and Wise Virginia Gen Forrest Benj Hill Georgia Gen Wade Hampton Herschell V Johnson Barnwell Rhett South Carolina Hon James A Seddon ex Confederate Secretary of War Hon Allen T Carpenter West Virginia Col J A Henrie Tennessee Hon A R Wright Georgia and others.
The Times of Chicago says Greeley has failed to unite opposition to Grant and is politically dead as a presidential candidate. It argues that Baltimore's Greeley nomination would ensure Grant's election and urges Greeley to resign.
A blaze at the Clare Peoria factory on Hackensack plank road in Jersey City burned the brick building and its contents, spreading to the proprietor’s dwelling and destroying both structures. Clare’s loss is about 50 000 dollars and a fireman named Hoffman was seriously burned.
The schooner Robinson from Chicago to Kingston with 16000 bushels of corn was rammed by the Manistee about 40 miles east. The vessel sank in ten minutes after a midship strike. crew escaped in a small boat. The Manistee suffered minor damage. Robinson insured for 10000 dollars, cargo fully insured. Dense fog prevailed at the time of the disaster.
Philip D. Banks a mail-contractor and carrier between Clarinda Iowa and Graham Missouri was arrested in Clarinda yesterday for robbing the mail. He has served fifteen years on the route and two mail-bags plus rifled letters were found on his person. The arrest ends long suspicion on several southwestern Iowa postmasters.
Markets by Telegraph reports mixed activity with gold at 1135. Flour firm. wheat ranges cited. corn steady. Pork quiet at 1375. hog receipts led to an official count and a shift in bulk sales. shipping meat priced 300 to 500 for butchers. A Kokomo incident notes driver Zimri Hanson’s fall as a horse spooked. his brother will continue the route to Shanghai.
Hamilton district court restrains Cumminsville from hindering the Spring Grove and Cincinnati railroad in reconstructing a track in the street. The case began with village action and reached the Ohio Supreme Court, which ordered removal of an laid track from the sidewalk. The present dispute centers on enforcing that order amid mob and police clashes.
A mosaic of short items notes weather, fruit harvests, upcoming constructions, political hints, and social topics. Mentions include pleasant conditions, abundant strawberries, picnics, a looming floral tar in Louisville, and a $500,000 theater project in New York. Also references a political candidate in Tennessee and procedural shifts for jurors in New York.
A parlor entertainment by the local literary society was held at Miss Anderson’s house 573 West Highth Street last Thursday evening under director E B Lloyd. Notable participants included Misses De Camp Cochnower Beckwith Belle Kate Gordon Perkins and Messrs Ambrose Weatherill Boman Trimble Dr Graff and Dr Avery who received unqualified satisfaction from attendees.
The police court lists 20 new cases with 21 named defendants including 11 petit larceny and 9 drunkenness or disorderly conduct charges. Several defendants receive sentences such as 10 days workhouse for beastly drunkenness and fines or costs for various offenses.
Last night Pike's Opera House staged Shakespeare's Winter Tale with Janauschek as Hermione earning high audience applause. Leyick impressed as Leontes and DeGroat pleased as Antolycus, while Metkif gave a fair Polixenus performance. The company tours Washington next. Duprez Benedict and Dan Bryant are billed for Wood's Theatre this week. The police made twenty one arrests yesterday and last night.
A well known ex official, once trusted by Jesse, withdrew from politics and now applies himself to healing his wounds. A. Ellis resigns as Covington Democratic Executive Committee member and chairman. Kentucky Central railroad to sell excursion tickets for Appellate Convention in Lexington next Wednesday. The Ancient Order of Hibernians plans its annual picnic at Parlor Grove on June 6. City Treasurer to start collecting June duplicate tax bills. Freight train brakesman E. H. Morris killed on the Kentucky Central railroad when his head struck a bridge as the train passed at speed. In Boone, Grant and Kenton counties cut worm damages corn. Court of Appeals decision in the great railroad case nears. A runaway on Madison Street last evening damaged a shade tree after a horse bolted a huckster wagon.
Mr J P Cummings and two gentlemen were thrown from a buggy near Bellevue and Saratoga as the horse bolted after sighting a railroad engine. A Mrs Pierce murder rumor circulates in Belleview with no charges against her husband. A York street gathering arose from a pistol report, and General Kaatz will command Newport Barracks next Monday. Sheriff candidates press voters. Democratic convention not yet called. Upper End School Board retires. Episcopal parish plans a new church. Pendleton line may cut fares to five cents soon.
Foreman John Leach mangled by a circular saw. Dr Parks reports recovery. German Society trip to St Louis for Songerfest with Apollo Band under half fare rates. Surprise party for John W. Sehn on Sith birthday with U G S. School Board election interest rising for June 1 1972. John M Davidson returns to practice. First ward fire company moving to new quarters in about thirty days.
Winter and spring Sabbath afternoons featured talks by Cincinnati speakers in the Masonic building lower hall. Attendees include many who rarely attend other services. Mrs Kite Jr and Miss Wiseman played the organ well aiding the gatherings. Hall use was donated by Messrs Richardson and Britton. Rev M Butts of Covington Ky is expected to lead next Sunday. May 26 Our fellow townsman E B Lippincott Esq conscripted for an address at Cleves Christian association tomorrow afternoon. Henry Twitchell Esq of this place, once ill, slowly recovers and hopes to resume business soon.
The area faces promising fruit yields as a survey nears completion for a new Whitewater Valley railroad extension from Valley Junction to North Bend, conducted by R L Read. A Town Hall lecture by E S Lippencott of Delhi, supported by the Christian Association, is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon.
In Cumminsville an event at Dodworth's Hall features vocal and instrumental music and recitations by the orphans of St. Peters and Joseph's Asylum. Young and older performers will take part with Squire Joseph aiding by singing comic numbers. Policemen receive new summer blue cloth hats as specials appear this afternoon.
A fragment from a Spanish site notes a portion of the track at Madrid involved in a sisticbsite incident. No further details are provided about participants or outcome.
News from Memphis reports multiple arrests discharged for lack of case, a manslaughter indictment against General Browne, and the trial of White, the President’s Island incident figure. A seven member family near Mason died after eating fish from a caterpillar‑lined stream. A river valley trip warns cotton yields will drop due to negro labor demoralization and a severe frost plus floods around Pine Bluff. Cotton shipping prices rise as floods spread.
May 25 river news lists arrivals at Memphis including H C Yaeger and James Howard from New Orleans and B C Gray from Cincinnati. Departures include H C Yaeger and James Howard to St Louis and Arkansas River. Weather clear cool with light rain. river rose seven inches.
Telegraph dispatch from New York on May 25 quotes strong market conditions with low middling at 356 and middling at 356 as traders note a robust price environment.
Joan Bolger William Poland Jerry McAllister and James Boulger were arrested by Deputy Marshal Gunn in Chillicothe on charges of conspiracy and fraudulent removal of distilled spirits. They were arraigned before Commissioner Halliday, waived examination, and posted bail to await the October grand jury. Bail amounts were James Boulger 20000 John Bolger 3000 Jerry McAllister 10000 William Poland 3000.
David H. Morrison of Dayton Ohio files a slacordiam tea bill in chancery against M. Green of Sidney charging infringement of Morrison's patented improvement and seeking an injunction and damages for past injuries.
Transfers of real estate between Richard Shinnick, Josh iny E Sexton, and Francis H, John H Gio, plus Thomas C Bell and others, describe parcels on Central avenue and nearby streets with prices like $8,750. The page also recounts a humorous anecdote of a father sending shoes to a soldier via telegraph, and a laborer witnessing the shoes arrive with his son in the Army.
Samuel McCracken of oires ton NL appeared before Judge de Gri a in the nal Court on a writ of pus. After posting the test witness Court released the prisoner pending the case of justi able homicide.
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