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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1872
Page
4
Public notice to railroad agents and responsible parties on various lines to receive copies of the Daily Evening Star at specified rates. Instructions include delivery point at Northeast Corner Fifth and Vine, entrance on Vine, with date March 13 and weather notes showing clear and cloudy conditions.
City receipts last week were 20102 01 with expenses at 62970 77. The Globe Rolling Mill halted due to coal shortages and the wagon ore extinguisher may join the Fire Department. Licenses yielded 10 50 with varied items. A runaway horse hit the levee, pinning on the big wharf boat. Several watchmen and policemen wore near police badges to ride free on streetcars. The Cincinnati & Springfield Railroad prepares a brick depot 407 by 117 feet, plus long platform, due June. Fire damaged James Noble’s Fifth Street home, insured. Professor Cox spoke on Black Coal before the Board of Trade, cost analysis for Bessemer steel. Wharf leases bids tabulated. no decision yet. Milk-and-water remark follows a German woman’s quip after a milkman disputes.
The United States Circuit Court appointed Juper P. B. Swine residing of Salina in Mercer county as a Commissioner. The Re-Union Reform Association met at College Hall with Judge Collins and Geo Hoadly speaking. A resolution urged unity across parties to pursue reform measures including constitutional reform and tariff for revenue.
The Auditor is authorized to draw warrants on the County Treasurer for office supplies and services. Amounts include $4170 for County Auditor, $650 for County Recorder, $5450 for Sheriff, $1040 for Treasurer, $1418 for Probate Court, $118 for Clerk, and $1435 for hardware and other items. The bill passage and collection terms are noted.
The record lists multiple divorce actions for willful absence and adultery, a cross petition for gross neglect, and judges and juries handling cases against Harry Johnson for theft. It notes a railroad tort suit over delayed stuffed birds, fee disputes, and a manslaughter related trial in progress.
Last night Wood's Theater drew a full house for the Octoroon with strong acting. The Necromancer of Egypt had its second representation with smooth staging and lavish scenery. Annie Hindle continues at Race Street Varieties for a final week of song.
The Police Court docket lists twelve new and four continued cases. Trials and dispositions include John Westler’s continued hearing for keeping a disorderly house, several disorderly conduct and vagrancy actions, fines for drunkenness, and a saloon keeper Peter Knoll fined $25 plus costs for selling whisky to a minor amid conflicting testimony regarding the minor’s age.
The board lists new permits for B Rose to construct a two story frame building on Lodwick street. P F Muley to alter a three story brick house on Ninth street. Fasee & Co to erect a two story brick stable on Walnut street. Peter Carnes to erect a two story brick on Eighth street. M ONeil to raise a three story brick on Central avenue. Robbery: Burkhardt residence on Richmond street burglarized for over a thousand dollars in goods. burglars returned, were fired upon by Burkhardt, fled, and officers Patton and Kelly found no signs of entry.
The United States Courtroom at Lower Market and Scott streets will host the Chancery Court. An entertainment by C. H. Fethers at Odd Fellows Hall benefits the Young Men's Christian Association. Thos. Martin and Chas. Pink face an assault with intent to kill charge this afternoon before Esquires Francis and Tebbs. Thos. McKenzie is discharged after an earlier trial for Lucien Sanders murder. Sanders, beaten at Henry Clay House, later returned with a fractured skull claiming three men fled a nearby alley on Seventh street.
Councilman Geo Pagan reports theft of fifteen chickens from his Washington avenue stable. Newport and Cincinnati bridge set to open Monday with Short Line railroad track laid. locomotive expected soon. Smallpox continues causing deaths this week. Irish community gears up for St Patrick's Day celebration next Sunday. Criminal Court convenes at Alexandria with Judge Boyd presiding this week.
Dayton Kentucky voters elected city officers with J. M. McArthur as President of Council Henry Tieman as Treasurer M. P. Brazee as Clerk George W. Maxey as Assessor and councilmen from wards one two three. Four ward members Liwas Moeller and Frank Spaeth were absent. In court James Gaffey bound over for maiming Thomas Ryan ear preserved. Haxnall Turner arrested for opening letters not addressed to her. Michael Burns injured at Retort Building. Henry Stanbery left for Washington on constitutionality case. Two overcoats reported stolen from Courier office. Fire alarm at 7 A.M. from bakery furnace on Court Street.
News from Pittsburg reports the Mississippi river in a 16 foot channel rise while Pittsburg shows 4 feet 6 inches. Local packets depart on time as wrecks are submerged. The era foresees a damaging spring flood. ships adjust, boat pilots face changes, and Captain Brown dies in an accident on the Taumaulipas.
Markets show scarcity in choice beans and steady to dull activity in many commodities. Prices listed for beans, bran, flour, grains, eggs, butter, cheese, coal, cotton, oils, poultry, potatoes, provisions, lard, seed, and whiskey with varied demand and regional quotes across the trading day.
The article warns of opium use, detailing the endurance of delirium tremens like symptoms, the fading inspiration after intoxication, and the severe torment endured by addicts. It denounces attempts to moralize or control the craving and underscores the relentless, agonizing nature of addiction.
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