Annexation debate and treasury actions in Washington
Washington dispatch notes ongoing annexation talk for San Domingo with private party activism and committee action. Treasury balances rise with currency and coin totals, and new banks authorized to open while bills signed by the President reshape funding and mobilize public projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Treasury
Louisiana Citizens’ Committee
Garrett Davis
Washington
Muller
Boutwell
Jay Cooke
Third National
Urbana
Ohio
Bath
Arkansas
Ohio River
L. Q. C. Lamar
Mississippi
Colfax
Henry Wilson
Baltimore
United States Treasury
San Domingo
Friends of Annexation
Congress
Secretary of the
New Orleans
Willard
House
Senate
Sumner
Gen. Banks
Arrest of Bowles Brothers partner in Springfield case
Massachusetts report says Charles P Bowles of Bowles Brothers & Co was arrested at Ingleside hotel six miles from Springfield on a suit by John H Huben for 6985 dollars of funds deposited with the Paris banking house. Nathan Appleton Boston and Gordon Bowles New York are named in the case heard before Master in Chancery A W Bosworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowles Brothers
Springfield
Charles
P. Bowles
Paris
Bowles Brothers & Co
Ingleside
Tuesevetling
John H. Huben
Nathan Appleton
Boston
Gordon Bowle
New York
Vee Eek
Cong
A. W. Bosworth
Destructive Fire in Flushing and Atlantic Cable News
A devastating blaze last night in Flushing LA consumed vast property, killed one man and injured another as flames spread from Clements Bloodgoods to adjacent buildings. Firefighters razed five frames to stop the fire, with help from nearby towns and an unknown total loss to property. Meanwhile English capitalists reportedly control a large share of the New York Newfoundland and London Telegraph Company, prompting a move of office to London. Also, Oakes Ames testified before the Credit Mobilier Committee detailing stock transactions, with cross-examination by Judge Black. A secret Erie Railroad directors meeting discussed Jay Gould’s settlement proposal, potentially benefiting the company by as much as nine million dollars. Massachusetts lawmakers censured Sumner in a debate on army registers and nationals. Beecher lectured in Boston despite a storm, while the Vienna Exposition committee urged Congress for funds and manufacturers’ support. Colored residents planned a Cubans freedom rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Cables
Credit Mobilier
Oakes Ames
Erie
New York
Flushing
L.A
Clements & Bloodgood
Father Burke
Dominican Church
Louisville
Atlantic
New York, Newfoundland & London Telegraph Company
London
Collate Rr
Times
Washington
Credit Mobilier Committee
Ames
Black
McComb
Baltic
Erie Railroad Centeriny
Morgan
W. R. Travers
Mr. Babcock
Wm. B. Duncan
Massachusetts
Stanley
Cuba
Boston
House of Repress
Congress
R. Codman
Hoyt
Washburn
Sumner
Towne
Fitchburg
South
Henry Ward Beecher
New England
State House
Greeley Wills Probate Hearing Features Witness Testimony
In Westchester Surrogate Court the probate battle over Mr. Greeley’s will continues. Reginald Hart testifies detailing the signing scene and Greeley’s sanity, while Ida and Gabrielle Greeley press their case. Judge Coffin permits contestants to proceed after a prima facie showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Westchester County
Greeley
Reginald Hart
Sampson
Williams
Whiteland
Dr. Choate
Ida
Gabrielle Greeley
Mr. Williams
Gay
Nelsom
Destructive Fire Explodes During Ruinous Clarksville Blaze
A major fire at Sullivan's grocery in Clarksville spread to Roach and Dick's rink building and Hodgson's marble shop. A keg of powder exploded injuring several including a McCormac photographer. Losses reach about 85 000 with 15 000 in wheat destroyed and limited insurance.
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Clarksville
Sullivan’s
McCormac
A. Wolf
Express Train Thrown From Track by Broken Rail
Grand Rapids December 19 A broken rail one mile north of Reynolds on the Grand Rapids and Indiana line threw the rear coach of the southbound express off the track. Ten injured seven men and three women with one man fatally hurt. Two women Miss MecCullock and Mrs Addison seriously injured. W T Chandler of a zoo dislocated elbow. Fire in the cars extinguished by local passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Reynolds
Grand Rapids and Indiana
Ashbury Life Official Robbed on Pullman Car
Mr. D H Lamberson superintendent of Ashbury Life Insurance Company was robbed of 650 dollars on a Pullman palace car between Cincinnati and Chicago. He carried about 20 000 in notes and drafts in an envelope beneath his pillow. The porter woke him claiming only a pillow request and the envelope was found torn with the contents missing. The porter cannot be charged with any proven crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mivago
Dec
D.h.lamberson
Ashbury Life Insurance Company
Cincinnati
Bunt
Illlinois Singular Accident at Parsons Firm Shop
Davis of Parsons Davis Co. sustained injuries when a cog wheel fractured and a fragment struck him in a Sarro machine shop yesterday causing an instant oath with no further details available on the incident or outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarro
Davis
Parsons, Davis & Co
Congressional actions and obituaries in Senate and House
The 42nd Congress in Washington reports a Cherokee settlers relief bill, bank relocation, and Indian affairs measures. Sen. Stevenson notes the death of Rep. Garrett Davis with eulogies from Sumner and others. the Senate also approves a currency examiner for DC banks. House debates five percent land claims and a DC government property appropriation, ending with adjournment after Davis tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Pomeroy
Committee On Public
Lands
East Chester National Bank
Mount Vernon
Indiana
Frelinghuysen
N. J.B
Harlan
Iowa
Secretary of the Interior
Stevenson
Garrett Davis
Mesers
Vickers
Cameron
Thurman
Sumner
Bayard
Trumbull
Seward
Greeley
Davis
Slay
Monroe
District ‘of Columbia
House
Ohio
Illinois
Yeas
District of Columbia
Hioneeed
Weather Summary From Washington Office
The December 19 report notes high pressure and low temperatures across the northwest and lakes regions with generally clear skies. Gulf and South Atlantic states show rising barometer, clearing skies, and cold northwesterly winds. Canada and the Eastern and Middle States expect clearing weather with northwesterly winds and high barometer.
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Washington
Northwest
Lakes
Tennessee
Arkansas
Gulf
South Atlantic States
Canada
Eastern
Middle States
How M. H was not Whipped in Local Squib Fallout
A local squib titled How M. H was not Whipped appeared in yesterday’s issue detailing Jake Gardner’s planned assault on Mr. Halstead and Gardner’s escape due to Halstead’s absence. Gardner and an associate confronted a newspaper editor at the Commercial office over the piece, threatening libel action and causing a disturbance before leaving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H
Stak
Jake Gardner
Mr. Halstead
Jake
Gardner
R. Prestona
Attack on Editor Escaped by Cowardly Flight on Vine Street
Officials delayed beat checks when an assailant identified as an editor attacked a confrere as he glanced away. The blow damaged the editorial tile. the fleeing assailant dropped a greasy lining and a dirty red bandana. Spectators recovered the items before the culprit vanished into Vine street beer shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vine Street
Water Works Horror Inquest Delivers Mixed Scaffold Testimony
Testimony at the inquest into the Water Works incident centers on scaffold quality. George M Gardner, a bridge builder since 1846, says the truss was poor and would fail under load if not properly built. W H Stewart reports bidding for the work and notes disagreements over supervision and scaffold design. Daniel Hartlett and Garrett Cavanaugh cite strict enforcement of specs, while Henry Lammon criticizes iron and mason work for not meeting specifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soncey
Geo. M. Gardner
W. H. Stewart
Foley
Richardson
Daniel Hartlett
Scowden
Garrett Cavanaugh
Mr. Foley
Henry Lammon
Elegant church supper aids Sabbath school
The Taylor street Methodist Church in Newport plans an evening supper in the church basement tied to the Esther oratorio. Proceeds will fund moral and religious books for Sabbath school children. The report notes various local items and upcoming events in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor-street Methodist Church
Esther
Horsfall
Twenty-third Kentucky Infantry
Clinton Hotel
Todd
Vincent Shinkle
W. W. Mosher
Enecuont Order of Odd-fellows of Kentucky
Grant
Eriwood Miller
Covington
Universalist Church hosts Eaton entertainment and court notes
The Universalist Church of Eaton will present a literary entertainment at Huston's Hall West Alexander on December 28, 1872, with essays recitations music and a moral drama. A second show is planned at Eaton City Hall on December 31. The Common Pleas Court disposed of major cases recently including State v Israel Hill horse stealing guilty three years, State v Abraham Webb petit larceny guilty with sentence deferred, John Webb guilty fined and jailed, John Frazier gambling and liquor violations guilty fined, Wm Kristman concealed weapons guilty with sentence pending, State v John Peters grand larceny acquitted, Charles McGriff assault guilty, and Daniel McGlynn murder trial ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EaTon
Universalist Church of
Huston’s
West Alexander
City Hall
Common Pleas Court
Amont
State of Ohio
Israel Hill
Abraham Webb
John Webb
John Frazier
Wm. Kristman
John Peters
Charles McGriff
Daniel McGlynn
Chanames McGehan
John Gambling Bal
Sohn
Local Hamilton notes list jurors and court cases
The Hamilton recorder provides juror names from Harrison township and details on the Myers case with post mortem findings. It covers jail, council actions on streets, bridge bids, and real estate transfers in the area.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jay Gould
Long Island
Mr. Greeley
York
United States
Horace Greeley
Thomas N. Rooker
Tribune
Booker
Tennesse
Powter
Michigan
Chicago
Brooklyyn
Drf
Brooklyn
Irish
Anderson
Congressional
Weather Report
Newport
Thomas
Myers
Id Garver
Jen Sheetarver
Damted Mecione
James McGehan
I L. Macey
Butler County
Phil Kumler
Hamilton Bar
J. A. Foos
A. F. Hume
Thos. Millikin
Jas
Lewisburg
Euphiremis
Certo
Lingler’s
Steph
Hailton
Maloy
Allen
Harrison
Tuesy
Hamilton
Third Ward
Louis Snyder
Buckeye
Heaton
Hook and Ladder Company
Mill Street
Jacob Haid
Booth & Kohler
Wm. Frechtling
W.b.iglebart
C. F. Gunekel
Middletown
Sebastian Schaupp
John Variness
Jos, Hardy
Ann M. Alexander
Oxford
Phares
Mary J. Fort
Garrett Cummins
Abbie Sheley
Margritt Shurte
Garrett Cummins Oefers
Lemon Township
Daniel C. Scudder
W. Drake
A.A. Philips
Wm Huber
Ww. Huber
J. E. Owens
John 8. Thompson
Cora McBride
Daniel
Bard
Eliza Jane Moore
Jno
A. Miller
Anna Sophia Stech
Wm. Bevina
R. Campbell
L. Castle
Geo. Crage
Chas. Conner
D. Demeginbaker
John Geiger
J. L. Kinner
Steve Magee
Mr. McDonald
Elizabeth
Bureau of Statistics
Messrs
L. Barney
P. P. Lane
Peter W. Ransaghen
N. Macneale
L. Brown
Thomas G. Smith
Monere
E. G. Dyer
A. T. Sinker
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