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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1872
Page
2
The piece notes England’s liberal stance in tariff cuts as the House of Commons slashes duties on chicory and coffee. It laments coffee quality abroad and questions wartime defense costs while referencing the desire for peace amid alarmist rhetoric in Washington.
Porx Prous addresses a deputation of Roman aristocracy accusing Satan of driving revolutionary changes in Italy. He claims the devil uses his "aliens" in the Peninsula to persecute the church and its ministers and spread blasphemy, urging the aristocracy to beware and face the consequences.
The Young Men's Christian Association of the city hosts engaging Sunday lectures and music at its headquarters. William K E Hathaway delivered a free course lecture titled The Romance of Russian History, praised for its fruitful treatment and relevance to Russia's progress and relation to Pacific coast developments. The event was deemed worthy of wider repetition.
A critique of political conventions as gatherings of seasoned men seeking assessorships seats in Congress or cabinet posts behind a veneer of patriotism. The piece argues many actors pursue personal advancement under the guise of national service, masking selfish aims.
The piece derides attack politics as candidates face slander and misrepresentation. It argues such abuse tests aspirants and justifies mass public rule as vindication of equal rights, recalling Governor Scott of Kentucky's quip about wrongs and remedies.
A notice promotes The Parent's Guide by Mrs. Hester Pendleton, detailing parental influence on child development, and The Carriage Painter's Manual, a practical twenty year veteran painter's guide. Books offered by Geo E Stevens & Co of this city and at 38 West Fourth street. The publishers are 389 Broadway New York.
Report from the Louisville Commercial states the second body found among Jeffersonville Car Works ruins is believed to be the arsonist. The victim entered through a west side aperture and started the blaze, aided by wind and smoke. Martin Pine, linked to prior threats, is not at large, as he is jailed for disorderly conduct. The piece notes the extensive Canadian lumber trade with figures and commentary on St Lawrence valley output.
Senate debates tariff measures as Morton and Morrill clash over free tea and coffee and internal taxes. Amendments to include salt coal and duties are rejected. House considers Baltimore depot site amid railroad conflicts. national bank issues loom.
Citizens from Portage Logan and Miami counties protested gas law changes while debates covered toll reductions on the Cincinnati and Xenia turnpike and proposed bonds for Cincinnati waterworks. Bills passed include tax for Ross county infirmary and building association reforms. oil sale regulations faced lengthy scrutiny with safety penalties and amendments.
Washington March 6 a front page vignette recalls a long serving Supreme Court attendant named Going who kept the judges’ gowns and witnessed history as judges changed through re elections and politics. The piece notes his devout character and quiet dignity as the court mourns.
A traveler describes Mooki Shadow as the leading shawl maker in Cashmere. He visits a small, dirty factory where forty men and boys work at individual looms. Patterns are written and assembled from many tiny woven pieces by hand, with children showing notable dexterity.
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