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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1872
Page
2
The notice states that Grantees Arrowxy is the authorized agent of the Braxtne St48 at Dayton D Subscrip t Monstor with him will receive prompt attention.
The article details Turkey’s mounting debt, with figures around five hundred million dollars and yearly increases near twenty five million. It notes limits on borrowing, the influence of European powers, and the historical context of a once-great empire now financially weak and militarily strained.
A description of the Krupp steel works at Mesen, Rhenish Prussia, citing 598 furnaces, 295 steam engines, and 174 boilers. It notes 9,000 workers, vast machine capacity, and Frederick Krupp’s stance against strikes while maintaining wages with rising prices.
The Westminster Review comments on Mr. J. J. Piatt's two poetry volumes Western Windows and Landmarks. It notes that American papers discuss his works and that some poems have been or will be translated into German. The piece highlights Piatt's vivid depictions of Western life and nature with detailed scenes such as spring sowing and Indian Summer, while noting potential gaps in his native voice.
A Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce trial leads to an indefinite suspension of a local business firm over unmercantile conduct. The ruling sparks support for fair play and high standards, with merchants praised for upholding honor and rejecting dubious dealings.
Cumminsville reports that Rev. Mr. Humphreys, appointed by the recent Conference, will preach tomorrow morning and evening at the Wright Methodist Episcopal Church.
Dayl og city treasurer Vasche keeps office open until midnight to collect unpaid taxes on the last day. Building Association No 1 elects officers at Ehmer's Hall at 7 p.m. A Board of Education resolution orders vaccination notices for Pupils, excluding non vaccinated children after September 16 until vaccination is complete.
Geneva reports the sixal dispatch confirms a total award of seventeen and a half million dollars. Four arbitrators sign the judgment Adams Scropis Staempfli and Trajuba. Cockburn the British arbitrator repudiates the award except in the Alabama case. Four to one rules Florida in America’s favor while Shenandoah yields three to two. Other claims are dismissed.
At the Conference of Emperors on Sept 14 William refused concessions to Denmark. Bismarck answered an English Protestant deputation, saying England remains Europe’s bulwark of political and religious freedom but Germany’s aim is to unite religious peace with liberty of conscience.
The report covers police court actions for Friday and Saturday September 14 and 15. Michael Kerr is fined five days for drunkenness and street begging. Mary E Murray, described harshly, is sentenced to ten days at the city palace for thieves for sleeping in a boiler on the canal bank and avoiding corn-juice. Charles Goshen is fined for roughing a boy in Lower Market. Charles Boyle attempts to remove a coworker’s teeth, using fists when tools fail. Judge Straub halts the act and orders a five dollar loan to the school fund. John Kreiger complains of juvenile iron theft at Elm street mills. a 10-year-old is sent to House of Refuge for a year. On Sept 15 nineteen new cases are heard including Mary Morris accused of receiving stolen goods. A boy named Morris is charged with stealing a horse, wagon, harness, cow. Lorenz owed him money, he claims permission from Lorenz who fled town. Judge Straub dismisses the case for lack of crime.
A gentleman from Indianapolis named Nacaud walked with a companion on Fifth Street near Plum when a clash with loafers broke out. Nacaud intervened to aid his ally, received a blow to the head, and assailants seized his watch and chain before escaping.
One hundred seventeen wagons reported near the Market house this morning. Hon Jefferson Davis former Confederate leader travels through the city at nine o'clock last night heading to Baltimore. Albert B Berry and others to address the Greeley Campaign Club tonight at the Courthouse. A Grant and Wilcam Club to be formed here next week. Rev Stephen Bowers delivers farewell sermon tomorrow evening at Grace M E Church before departing for Salem Oregon next Wednesday.
In Boston they indict Water-works Commissioners for furnishing impure water. Covington reports no such issue yet. City finances are strained as tax time looms. Local pavement upgrades on Madison Street urged. Merchants in Covington and Cincinnati plan store price increases except one. Visitors flock to Cincinnati Industrial Exposition. Masonic ceremony planned at Falmouth corner stone for a new Presbyterian Church. Bishop Kavanaugh of the M E Church in town yesterday. Greeley and Brown Club to form Greeley Guards this evening. Harlan of Louisville to speak at Republican HQ about current issues. Grosse and Brown Club meets at Odd Fellows Hall. attendance urged. Liberal Republicans to support the Democrat coalition ticket per conference with Craddock. Newport man A. Berry named assistant elector for the sixth district. Planing mill accident leaves Frank Cobough with most fingers mangled. A boy accidentally discharges a pistol into his left foot. no lasting injury. Extreme heat followed by cold triggers ague complaints. Culinary notes detail cabbage and vegetable preparations with brine and spice mix for pickling.
The market report notes imports and commodity prices for grains, barley, corn, wheat, rice, and oats with changes by 1 pm Saturday. It mentions fair trade, better demand for certain dates, and mixed demand for rye and wheat, with barley in fair demand and prices firm. Cotton prices are listed as quiet with middling around 20 cents and lower grades higher or unchanged.
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