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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1872
Page
2
Two editions of the Daily Evening Star will be issued after today. The first at 2 o clock PM will include Telegraphic and Local News up to that hour along with Market and Financial Reports and miscellaneous reading. The second at 4 50 PM repeats the first edition and adds further Telegraphic and Local News not in the 2 o clock edition.
A New York World article discusses President Grant, noting the paper’s respectful usage by calling him Mr. Grant in its coverage. The remark reflects editorial tone and naming convention of the era.
Pluswent Grant informed J. W. Killinger he will allow labor interests to indicate a representative in the Labor Commission authorized by Congress to investigate the labor question.
The Richmond Whig laments the loss of Southern property valued at $350,000,000, claimed to be protected by constitutional guarantees now gone under the new government. The piece expresses deep outrage at Confederate losses and criticizes the confiscation as unjust.
The Tax County Solicitor says an act of the Legislature will be needed to remove Dr Langdon as trustee from part of the Longview Asylum lands. A decree of the Court of Common Pleas could achieve the same goal under law.
The Tar Congressional Military Committee reports a bill to fix muster date at 60 and grant officers pay from commission date. Many promoted while in prison favor the measure as simple justice against prior discriminatory construction.
The text reports District Attorney Bateman seeking to learn the grounds for Richmonds charges of corruption and unprofessional conduct while United States District Attorney. Richmond is urged to appear before investigators, though there is a strong suspicion no formal inquiry will be ordered.
An evening journal cites Wendell Phillips calling civil service reform a magnificent delusion while predicting Congress may end the experiment by withholding funding from the Civil Service Board. The tone implies local criticism of reform measures and suggests dawning disfavor in that area.
A newspaper passage argues against current civil service reform plans while suggesting a trial as an experiment. It advocates a thorough system to weed out unworthy officials and claims naval service deserves similar scrutiny for efficiency.
The author argues against competitive civil service exams, claiming they test little of real ability and simply favor those with connections. He warns such tests would exclude capable individuals and turn civil service into a life long profession, akin to military service, but with government funded education for the armed forces.
In New Orleans a factional war threatens violence as Carterites Warmothites Hitites and Jebusites clash. Gen Emory orders U S troops to interpose preventing riot and bloodshed, a move the paper calls just and timely and a curb on mob law. It argues government action is preferable to anarchy and urges ending the quarrels.
Citizens of Cleves Ohio meet to welcome a legislative plan to rescue and beautify the grave of a notable figure. A large reception committee is named to assist when the legislature visits North Bend.
In Washington on January 22 the Senate adjourned without action after civil rights and amnesty talks. The House referred bills and debated tariffs and infrastructure, with a lull on debt financing and a call for an early tax report. A resolution urged action on tobacco taxation and district governance oversight.
The House approved a resolution on an impartial investigation into the territorial government bill. Delegates Fox Eldridge and Mesars opposed, while Mr Chapman urged full inquiry. Other actions included Minnesota land district bill passage and a presidency eligibility measure failing by narrow margin. The embassy funding appropriation and committee staff monetary directive were also approved as sessions adjourned.
A series of bills introduced by Mr. Wright and Mr. Schiff address creation of a state department of insurance with a governor appointed superintendent, and protection for boarding-house keepers. Passed items include acknowledgments before a notary, inspectorate of public works by engineers, state money recovery from a defaulter, and purchasing copies of Ohio statutes. The constitutional convention bill for electing delegates advances to next steps. A resolution urges local bond votes by the people.
A reader argues the Commercial newspaper acts as a rail lobbyist using the phrase We to push for rail access on Columbia street and Kilgour street. The letter accuses the paper of sacrificing private citizens for corporate gain and criticizes the Council handling of Route No 9 and the Newport Bridge crossing.
The letter argues that Kinsey secured a side-track for Globe Rolling Mill Co. giving street and sidewalk access, while Resor and Salt Company tracks block space. It questions why new warehouses on Front Street aren’t purchased and connected, proposing a solution to unite interests and ease the Front Street connection.
New York items from the Boston Herald describe a humorous hotel bill episode. The Buenos Aires-like misadventure unfolds with a traveler, an innkeeper, and a ledger that funds a playful misunderstanding in a bustling city scene.
The author derides perpetual whiners and urges a brighter mindset, noting life is what you make it and adversity can discipline for higher being. A predicted meteor, seen by Naulvi Mohammed Salimaz-yaman, will blaze briefly in the north sky and presage famine across vast regions as vegetation wanes.
Ad for Humphreys No Twenty Eight promising cure for nervous debility and related symptoms. Claims rapid root treatment, energy restoration, and thousands cured. Price five dollars per package of five boxes and two dollar vial. one dollar per box. Also notes Illinois House actions on constitutional amendment and railroad bridge project. Thos Morris ordered to lunatic asylum after mental collapse.
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