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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1872
Page
2
Yesterday’s note on Cincinnati's economic start cites coal’s role in transforming lumber leather and raw cotton into money. Philadelphia engineer Benj. Evarey disabled a safety valve to raise steam causing an explosion that killed him a nearby girl and injured five others. Iron fragments were scattered four blocks away.
A European outcry condemns Greek actions shipping criminals to Italy. The writer urges prompt government action to repatriate the offenders by warship, insisting Athens bear the voyage cost, and questions the likelihood they will be landed elsewhere.
The obituary notes Sir Henry Lytton Bulwer died in London at about sixty eight. Brother of a famous author he served as attache in Berlin and later held positions as Secretary or Minister in Vienna Brussels Constantinople Paris Madrid Tuscany Washington and again in Turkey and Danubian Principalities. He sat in Parliament as a capable debater and led a varied public life. The second item reports the steam tug Epsilon boiler explosion in New York harbor. The captain boasted of the vessel being strong and well appointed yet a catastrophic rupture occurred after gauges showed ample water and killed or wounded most of the crew with few exceptions.
A convention unhappy with Protectionists splits the revenue reformers, blaming betrayal by Wells and Adams. The piece questions unity among reformers and predicts continued disarray as Wells and Greeley supporters drift apart and third-party prospects loom.
The San Francisco Chronicle cites General Howard acknowledging fault for the Union defeat at Chancellorsville and the Eleventh Corps failure. He says he had just taken command and, due to delicacy with subordinates, did not implement needed changes, seeking remedy even to the point of desiring death. Further notes are promised as matters are clarified.
Washington May 29 Senate support from the committee on conesce leads to a report concurring with amendments to a bill to amend the soldiers and homestead act. The measure passes after debate and is sent to the House for consideration.
A lengthy Senate session debated revisions to the tariff and internal revenue act. Amendments included tobacco tax, bonded warehouse rules, stamp taxes, and an expansion of the internal revenue system. The chamber adopted sections on moieties for informers repeal, shipbuilder refunds, and a planned reduction of revenue districts. The session adjourned after passing related measures and sending several bills to conference.
Mr Boone of Ind opened with adjournment, Mr Wood of N Y moved adjourn to Friday next. The alternating adjournment motions consume time as Democrats resist and Republicans tire. After several votes, the adjournment motion passed 102 to 85.
A Madrid telegram reports the cabinet facing upheaval after a 20 million dollar diversion from the colonial fund used in internal service and police spy activities. Serrano allegedly plots to place Rey on the throne, Castelar linked to coin seizure, and Amadeus seeks Prussian aid. May 29 dispatch from Bilboa cites Serrano pardons sparking local outrage. Cremorne wins the Derby. Montague Bernard defends Washington treaty critiques at Oxford.
Regional notes report rail construction extended five miles beyond Winchester while farming districts enjoy favorable weather. An elderly Louisville woman Alvina Day perished after her clothes ignited from a pipe or lamp. Morganfield Collegiate Institute exam set to begin June 10. Local crop reports cite green county vitality and pine insect damage confined to leaves. A Kentucky dispatch details Branham’s arrest after a wife was slain with an axe in Overton. Owensboro relay notes James Ashby nephew burned in Sebee tobacco warehouse. In Louisville, Wagner the steamer roustabout sustained fatal abdominal injuries in a public altercation onboard, with assailants in custody awaiting trial.
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