Evening Star Claims Largest Ohio Afternoon Circulation
The Evening Star asserts it is Ohio s largest circulating afternoon newspaper, highlighting its wide reach among readers and advertisers across the state.
09 Jul 1872
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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1872
Page
2
The Evening Star asserts it is Ohio s largest circulating afternoon newspaper, highlighting its wide reach among readers and advertisers across the state.
The Star for the Summer mailed to absent readers at 5 cents per month. Judge McCann, once named after the impeachment debate, has died, reputedly influenced by a Senate decree. The Stokes trial advances slowly in New York as defense claims self defense. The article notes odd characters in New York.
Another son of The Federal Family begins European travel joining two siblings already abroad. Commentators wonder if the head of the family will also tour next year. The piece concludes with a cautious expectation that plans may change and something will turn up.
The piece notes Baltimore delegates assembling for the Democratic nomination process with Greeley in play. It criticizes Liberal-leaning Republicans urging against Greeley while still supporting him, calling such tactics questionable and urging straightforward political conduct.
A Sunday pair of fatal shootings stem from trespass by youths on private grounds in 8. J. Browne and Mt. Airy areas. The column laments widespread garden depredations, urges public action, notes rare arrests, and warns against continued lawless thefts and arson on suburban properties.
A rumor claims over twenty American and British publishers have offered to publish the account of Dr. Livingstone’s latest expedition. One letter was lithographed and distributed to Khartoum and other exotic points, while the Herald’s Stanley is suspected to have secured the prize already for later release.
The Philadelphia Bulletin flags household help as a key labor issue. It notes immigration drives demand for servants, while supply lags, pushing wages up and households toward hotels or boarding homes. It urges American women to take service jobs to ease shortages and argues workers bear responsibility alongside employers.
A fragmented dialogue shows a man asked what he plans to do for a living and how he will marry, with a remark about boarding with his future wife's mother. The readable text hints at social expectations and traditional arrangements.
The Great American Institute announces its Forty first Annual Exhibition to open in New York on September 4. Applications for exhibit space are now accepted for agricultural products mechanical inventions artistic devices and valuable American manufactured articles. The aim is to make this the most extensive useful and meritorious exhibition yet held in America.
A collection of late 19th century reports notes Ms Chillicothe’s railroad tax support, Stokes’ self testimony in a New York trial, and the Spanish order to release Dr Howard. It also mentions a mob in Celina planning to hang murderers of Mary Secore, diplomatic reactions to France, and political candidate selections. Additional items cover a Terre Haute house attack, Bismarck’s cardinal conclave assurances, Perse Riva as Havana governor, Boston mayoral funeral details, Reynolds County arrests under the Enforcement Act, a fatal bridge accident near Louisville, and a Rockport mother poisoning her children before dying.
Suburban Whew notes an assistant teachers naming later this week. A council caucus last night addressed city difficulties aiming for settlement. No issue arose except the City Clerk choice, with Mr Stone insisting on the clerk post despite court decisions.
Mary Bake seeks divorce from Franklin Bake citing gross neglect and habitual drunkenness. August Loehner departs for a European tour. Prof Williams ran a dancing class then absconded with $10 per scholar after two lessons. Liberal Republicans organize with James E Campbell as President and Charles Miller Treasurer. James Heilman injured by John Mustard. no arrests yet. George Ritter critically injured at Junction railroad. family destitute. Mrs Timberman bitten by mad dog. mad stone attached to wound. Saloon keeper John Pinar jailed. city cops overlook disorderly premises.
The report notes several arrests from Saturday night and Sunday for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Names are available if requested, with caution against making any single individual a scapegoat for the broader incidents.
The Young Folks Social will meet at the zone of H. Gatch next evening. They will leave Mr Brower's house at 7 15 P M. Conductor Melish will accommodate all members. Two mahogany colored gents in a skiff were seen on the Miami river. Andy Van Bibber and Jim Bell, noted citizens, rowed from Coalburg on the Kanawha to Milford on the Miami, a distance near four hundred miles, four weeks ago.
A Newport sale of Waterworks bonds totaling 150000 with bids at 97 and 95 for balance yielded net proceeds. purchaser was T G Gaylord. A large Fintante Temperal delegation leaves for Frankfort for the Kentucky Grand Commandery meeting. The School Board held a special session. bids for a new school building and Seminary painting were opened. Wood named painter for wood-work, Pagan for brick-work. building committee to review construction plans with P H Wilson. York Street school-house painting authorized.
Judge Perkins on Sunday praises Baltimore and its people as delightful. The School Board likely awards the contract for the new high school building tonight. A Newport street car driver was arrested for racing on the suspension bridge. Covington officers moved the carload of passengers aside. About fifteen Knights Templar from Covington head to Frankfort for the Grand Commandery meeting, including W. G. Stone, Esq.
The river remains low with about eight feet in the channel at Pittsburg and forecasts suggest water may rise by month end. Arrivals and departures include United States and Ben Franklin from Louisville and Portsmouth while contracts for a new Mail Line boat are awarded. The Louisville and Portland Canal board rebuffs a Congress appropriation for enlargement, and repairs loom for vessels like the Dardanelle after a snag collision.
The notice highlights affordable short advertisements in the Daily Evening Star. It explains rates for single-day and recurring inserts, urging agents, families, farmers, landlords, and storekeepers to use the paper to reach unknown customers and save time and money in daily business.
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