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Newspaper

The Evening Star

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1872

Page

4

Harris sues for libel damages in brief action

J H Harris jailed weeks ago for libel accuses Helm er of wrongdoing seeking 2000 dollars in damages. Grand jury did not indict Harris. Louisville Short-Line RR sued for 10000 for arm injury. Pioneer Association to hold fall picnic at Inwood Park with German and English speeches. Common Council to meet for Greeley reception committees. 400 Louisville excursionists view a Real Exposition. Ed C Hall of Hall Rate Co. marries Capt Wm Mix daughter of Norwood. Joseph Haskill celebrates golden wedding at George street. Mayor Davis learns Keck and Whitmgerald plan West with Mr Greeley, stop at Altoona then Pittsburg, then Panhandle RR to arrive Friday. Theodore Thomas Orchestra with George TL Osgood to perform at Pike’s Opera House October 21 and 24. Barnet House roof fire caused by melting solder. extinguisher quenched flames. Indiana family seeks shelter after exposition visit. Robbery of $600 jewelry recovered. Roma Wilson arrested. Margaret Hills, aged 89, pioneer, dies near Oxford. born Sterling Scotland 1788. emigrated 178. married 1810. Cincinnati resident 45 years. survived by two children.

Pioneer Association Inwood Park Common Council Greeley Louisville Ed. C. Hall Hall Rate Company Wm. Mix Norfrood Joseph Haskill George Street Amother Margaret Hills Joseph Hills Oxford Ohio Mrs. Hills Cincinnati Sterling Scotland Nova Scotia

Exhibition and park reports at Eden Park gathering

Attendance yesterday was large with excursionists arriving from Dayton Indiana Clermont and Brown counties. The Historial department shed a snakeskin exhibit and a night blooming cactus drew interest at the Horticultural Ball. Pomological displays promise a notable regional showing. Park Commission rules were laid out for Eden Park with debate on inviting Horace Greeley, and a music band if he visits.

Dayton Indiana Clermont Brown Historical Department

First National Convention of Pork Packers Opens

The National Pork Packers Convention, the first of its kind in the country, convened in the Council Chamber with delegates from major pork centers. George F. Davis chaired the opening, with G. B. Cragin elected temporary president and committees forming on organization, credentials, and business. A recess was taken until 2:00 PM after accepting invitations to the Chamber of Commerce and Exposition, and free Western Union wires were offered to delegates.

Pork Packers Council Chamber George F. Davis Davis G. F. Davis G. B. Cragin New York Kahn A. W. Mullen Geo. FP. Davis Ohio George Higgins Illinois Geo. Baldwin Massachusetts Warren Mitchell Kentucky J. G. Harvey Indiana Cyrus Dupee B. G. Cunningham Samuel Dally Joshua Stiles J. M. Duncaan Charles Culberson Thos. J. Martin J. F. Armer Wis W. H. Hamilton Charles Kahn, Jr H. T. Sample Ind George B. Smyth Iowa George B. Cragin Committee On Business FP. Covington Chamber of Commerce A. T. Goshorn Western Union Telegraph Company

The Finest House of the Season at Pike's Opera

Last night Mr McWade presents Rip Van Winkle at Pike's Opera House earning praise for fine acting. Black Crook continues at Wood's Theater drawing full houses and the Geo Minstrels entertain a large audience. Rice's Minstrels praised for talent. Melodeon Hall urged to visit.

McoWade Pike’s Opera House Wood’s Geo Minstrels Rice’s Minstrels Melodeon Hall

Board of Health debates Texas cattle outbreak measures

The Board of Health met with Davis presiding and a full board. A special committee reported that diseased Texas cattle had been removed from the city and that steps were adopted to prevent spread. The medical inspector said recently received Texas cattle were in good condition and slaughtered. debates over ticks and contagion continued. A rule barring absent physicians was adopted and the secretary granted two weeks leave.

Board of Health Davis Texas Med Mr. Simpkinson Mr. Baum J. Johnston

City Council Plans Visit Invitations in Cincinnati

The City Council plans to wait upon Horace Greeley in Cincinnati and invite him to visit Covington. Reported attendees include Hon. John W. Stevenson and others from Pendleton and Whitley County. the list shows many names and initials with unclear spellings.

Willu Committee Horace Seeley Cincinnati Covington John W. Menzies Pendleton Whitley County Horace Greeley Greeley Club Kentor County John W. Stevenson E. Arthur John J. Carlisle Jas. B. Casey Scales D. Foote Perkine Robert Simmons Ran Jas Aspe Jol W. J. Sgesell Ernst L. D.C Roninger Eeqnant Co

Breckinridge to speak at Greeley campaign club

The meeting at Kehniders saloon will be addressed by Col. W. C. P. Breckinridge, hailed as one of Kentucky’s ablest speakers, while a Net council delegation will tour Cincinnati and visit the Selbe council chamber tomorrow. A dog attack on a child led to arrest, and a butcher named Rhodes was jailed by the mayor after an alleged incident on Monmouth Street.

Grant and Wilson Club Kehneider's Col W. C.P. Breckinridge Kentucky Greeley Net Cincinnati Selbe Frank McIntyre Patrick O’brien Moss Street Wood Pene Monmouth Street Rhodes

Enumeration of school district reveals population estimates

Mr O C Hays reports on school district totals with counts of white males aged five to under six and six to sixteen, including Catholic and other schools. The tally shows about 100 more students than last year as Mayor Dirr announces an October eighth vote on the assessment.

O. C. Hays Ris Pete Dirr

Dayton KY City Council orders sewer bids and jail cage plan

Dayton Kentucky City Council met in regular session with most members present. A motion directed sealed bids for building the Kenton street sewer from Fourth Street to the Ohio River, due at the next meeting on October 7, 1572. Other actions include tax payment deadline extension to next Saturday evening with 1% penalty, lease of old Third Street school property for five years at $100 annually for city jail use, and instruction to arrange a double cage for immediate occupancy of Dayton jailbirds.

J. M. McArthur Messrs. Hassan Bricker Bode Kenton Street Fourth Street Ohio River Higbee Vansant Third-Street Board of Education Dayton Gen. G Skillback

Physical Effect of Music on the Human Body

A nineteenth century prose piece notes music stirs the body causing shocks and bodily responses. It cites organ flames, water ripples near orchestras, nerve conditions in a Swiss child, and varying effects of instrument timbres. It mentions Dr. Bertier and Rachmaninoff, plus a humorous anecdote about a Massachusetts girl selling hair for fifty five dollars.

Switzerland Bertier Rachel Lee Massachusetts Pittsfield

General Sherman Interrogated at the Astor House

During his stay in New York General Sherman met many friends and spoke on his travels. He praised France’s prosperity and restoration after war, noting he found not the invader’s marks but signs of recovery, though he had not visited Paris before.

Sherman Astor House N. Y France Paris

European politics and military remarks on France and Germany

The writer discusses Bonaparte and Orleans claims, Thiers and France’s food policy, Ney's discipline and parade prowess, and the future of Bismarck's Germany. He notes United Germany could dominate Europe but warns about possible collapse if the unified power withdraws, and mentions Bismarck’s absence due to illness.

Atlantic Bonaparte Orleans Republic M. Thiers France Bismarck Germany Europe Prussia

Daily Market Review of September 18 1872

The Evening Star reports modest movements in Bran and other commodities with steady prices for central staples. Wheat, corn, oats, and barley show mixed demand. fruits like lemons and grapes plentiful. meats and fats show firm prices, with bacon and lard near steady or bit higher. sugar active with several grades quoted. dairy and eggs tight in places. potatoes and onions show moderate to quiet demand.

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