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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1872
Page
2
A historical reflection on the Berlin meeting of Czar, Kaizar, and Kaiser with France and England sidelined. The piece recalls Olmütz 1860 and Crimean War parallels, discusses Pan-Slavism, Constantinople, and shifting regional dynastic aims shaping future European politics.
The article notes Austria and Russia's strained ties with Turkey and the Western Powers. It explains the late Czar Nicholas sought Austrian- Russian unity against Hungary and Crimea, and Austria resisted. Germany aims to reconcile Romanoffs and Hapsburgs to form a strong Three Cares alliance that could dominate global affairs. The Berlin conference is described as pivotal.
The article reviews Stanley's Livingstone revelations and the ensuing dispute over their authenticity. It notes initial British skepticism, Stanley's submission of documents to the British Foreign Office, and mixed reactions as the New York Sun challenges veracity with facsimile comparisons while corroboration from Amherst College’s Stearns and a Dr Livingstone relative supports genuineness.
A London Society note defends Stanley against the Sun in a dispute over Livingstone writings. It argues imposture lacks motive and ability, contending a Zanzibar to Ujiji journey would be easier than success. The statement backs Stanley and the Herald against the Sun’s stance.
The Eastern trunk lines implement a winter freight rate hike effective September 1 for first class merchandise including dry goods. Chicago rate rises from 75 cents to $1 per hundred weight, Cincinnati from 70 to 92 cents, Louisville from 86 cents to $1.15, and St. Louis from 97 cents to $1.28. Overall, the increases are fairly graduated among West trade centers.
The Mixed Commission tasked with examining mutual claims between the two countries has collapsed into stalemate with no possible agreement. With six months remaining by law, topics will likely shift to regular diplomatic channels, risking complications unless Mexico’s new administration acts more openly and quickly than before.
Captain Russell’s report from Zanzibar and Ujiji supports Stanley's statements after his interior exploration. Russell arrived in New York after a 100 day voyage and was surprised by the Sun’s sensational challenge to Stanley’s credibility. The Sun’s attempt to discredit Stanley is seen as disreputable and unsuccessful.
On Sept 4 reports note no seed demonstrations in Paris marking the Republic anniversary. Troops kept under arms. public banquets held semi privately. Fire near Marcet extinguished. Bayonne frontier calm with Carlists moving to Switzerland and northern France. Spain seeks 5 billion franc loan in Paris. Geneva Tribunal delays decision. Germany, Russia, Austria vow continued entente after Sedan. The Hungarian Diet opens. Seymour Anzeiger launches in Seymour. Bank of Nashville shows liabilities of 70,000.
A Louisville convention clash over labor reform leads to George H. Pendleton’s nomination amid accusations of Greeley ties. Dan Thomas and T. J. White defend Labor reform while Blanton Duncan denounces rumors, ending with plans to adjourn and pre nominate Lyons for president.
Records show Charles Clements Jr jailed in Booneville for stabbing a man with a pitchfork. Andrew Williams of New Harmony died by a gun mishap. South Bend votes bonds for water works. Bloomington ticket office robbed of about sixty dollars. Storms damaged fences bridges and timber between Booneville and Newburg. Several injuries deaths include Alonzo Goggin killed in Palestine fighting over wheat and Miss Lou Driscoll dying from wagon injuries at Cross Roads. A horse bite fractured Jerome Borrell’s jaw in Lost Creek. A Elk Hart child fell from a joist, critical. John Brown released after aiding in a murder case. Elkhart Review experiments with daily issue. A black bear spotted in Olin township. Mrs. Kemp injured in a carriage accident. Frank Downey injured on a Kokomo streetcar. A boy bitten by a copperhead near Was. P. P. railroad resumes work. property values rise as real estate markets react.
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