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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1872
Page
2
The Enquirer reports General Thomas L Young as a congressional candidate. It also notes likely US Supreme Court review of the Ku Klux trials with test case by Henry Stanbery and Reverdy Johnson to be heard when the Attorney General schedules it.
A Chicago drive to shut the Cincinnati soup house could worsen local suffering. The piece argues the effort’s tone biases other charities and hopes Cincinnati charity leaders have not neglected their duties.
The Indian Territory, about 70 000 square miles between 35th parallel north, holds 65 000 Indians and strict prohibitions on white settlement. Tribes like Cherokees and Creeks grow, while Kiowas and Apaches raid. By census 1870 only 5 0000 cultivated acres. white settlement presses from all sides. The article argues assimilation or removal is near as rail lines push toward the Pacific and Gulf.
A fragment discusses a rumored private British Dominion Canada arrangement. It claims Britain would immediately acknowledge Canada’s independence if war with the United States occurs. The note suggests the plan aims to block U.S. seizure of Canada as indemnity.
The author argues that if war breaks with Britain, Canada could fall under American occupation and Britain would have to redraw the map of North America. A secret fraudulent transfer of British assets to thwart creditors is described as a legal and ethical danger, urging a restraining action against John Bull to prevent improper disposals.
The article contrasts European views on disbanding large armies with the United States experience. It notes educated troops behave better after war and cites Germany and France, describing France’s plan to educate soldiers before discharge and keep illiterate troops in service. It praises the idea as wise.
In Brookville Indiana the State vs John Colter ended with a not guilty verdict after three ballots 7 to 5 8 to 4 and 11 to 1 acquittal. Colter spent one year and three days in jail and plans to rebuild his Cambridge City distillery immediately. The Cheek case for a new trial opens today. Also noted is Colonel G B Lockett of Georgia a major planter who grew 3000 acres cotton 2000 acres corn and small grain with an estimated cotton value of 180000 and 300 black workers. He argues cotton can be raised cheaper now despite slavery changes.
The Ohio Senate addressed privilege on editorial claims about the Kemp-Sayler election case, heard petitions from multiple counties on wildlife and education, passed several House bills including school trust administration tweaks and guardianship amendments, and approved Bevis Senate bill for Cleveland water bonds while a railways compliance report noted most lines ready for car aprons except Hocking Valley.
The proposal authorizes the Belmont county commissioners to levy a tax to redeem bonds tied to the construction of a school house. A separate resolution seeks inquiry into the Southern Lunatic Asylum sewerage. Adjourned to Monday morning.
The Kentucky legislature in Frankfort reports routine business in the Senate being of little importance. The House grants leave to introduce measures to create and regulate an Insurance Bureau, elect Insurance Commissioners by voters, repeal existing bureau laws, charter Falls City Real Estate and Banking Company, and hold retailers liable for damages caused by liquor. A resolution orders the Auditor to report 1871 insurance licenses and charters and adjournment plans are considered. A correspondent of the Louisville Courier-Journal is required to make amends under House discipline.
A framed public notice in a Central Avenue saloon lists current police ex officers and firemen with amounts due from 15.65 to 59 dollars, urging the chief of police to identify and collect from the “dead beats” to avoid disgracing the force.
A Otsego County, New York man named William Jacob travels south with a third arm grown above his right shoulder blade. The extraordinary limb can be raised or lowered, yet he avoids public exhibitions. A former captain and brave drill-officer in a New York regiment, he now lives on a farm and plans a visit to North Carolina.
Granville Moody of Cincinnati thanks Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machines, praising the round even stitch, durability, quiet operation, fast speed on light or heavy fabrics, and noting three machines in daily use in his family. He and his wife and two daughters endorse the machine.
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