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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1872
Page
3
A poet declares that creed, church, or baptism do not define a brother in faith. What matters is grace shown in deeds, kindness, and mercy. The speaker insists on unity, calling for hands joined in brotherhood beyond sect and label.
The Denver News recounts Jim Whitlatch once called the Quartz King of Montana. He rose from hard scrabble mining across Idaho Nevada and Montana to amass wealth then lost it all. His fortunes swung from prosperity to poverty as he prospected from Salt Lake to Helena after a period of Wall Street triumphs.
Local report from Veveyy Switzerland county describes Sheriff Mat Worstell and a posse trapping three burglars at Patrick Carr’s grocery. Kessler, leading burglar, was killed by Worstell’s double barreled shotgun as he raised his pistol. Two accomplices escaped into the night. pursuit continues.
A bark block bearing Daniel Boone’s name, cut from a beech tree in 1848, has been entrusted to the Public Library of Kentucky. Lewis Meriwether, who died recently near Louisville, arranged preservation and transfer, noting the tree’s age and Boone’s testimony in a land dispute. The inscription was painted by Charles Wolford, and the item links to a long local history four miles from the city site.
Senate debate covers extending presidential power to suspend habeas corpus and civil rights, appointing a labor commission with salary, and tax measures on paper tobacco and imports. Amendments fix duties on flax saltpeter and liquor, define vessel registration rules, and discuss income tax relief and exemptions.
The report of the Public Building Committee on the Seneca sandstone inquiry was printed. A bill to prohibit issuing bank notes except by U S or state banks was blocked by rule suspension. A better security for bank reserves bill was passed, authorizing deposits of U S notes by national banks and issuing on demand certificates payable in U S notes, to be held as a special fund for redemption, with no currency expansion intent. Mr Butler sought adjournment but a recess was taken for evening debate.
In Madrid the Cortes debated Serrano’s pardon of rebels in Biscay after Topete’s announcement recognizing the convention with the insurgents. Zorilla moved a censure vote, sparking turmoil and hints Serrano may resign. Possible cabinet shifts feared if Serrano becomes premier. In London and Paris brief items followed on Jewish suffering in Roumania, Brand’s death, Geneva arbitration, and a Paris court verdict. An Indianapolis church anecdote ends with a comical bee sting during prayers.
A London letter to the Boston Advertiser recalls a British Parliament scene as the Yeoman Usher of the Black Rod enters with a long rod to summon members for royal assent by commission. A clumsy Scottish MP inadvertently collides with him, causing laughter before the Speaker and mace bearers escort them out, a moment of ceremonial mishap in Westminster.
In a crowded chamber Earl Granville greets the Belgian king who arrives with his cabinet chief. The scene features Gladstone and Disraeli era figures on the benches as the monarch receives the Earl with a cordial bow and handshake.
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