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Newspaper

The Evening Star

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1872

Page

3

Dick the heroic negro railworker and life saver

A Scribner story recounts Dick a Black Harrisburg rail worker whose manic zeal saves lives at the tracks. He guards trains, accepts pay from the lunch counter, and sleeps anywhere while his devotion leads to repeated rescues. A misjudged arrest after a trip to Altoona ends with public sympathy and continued vigil.

Scribner's Magazine Alata Harrisburg Jam Uwepps Dow Altoona Dick Straightway

A Ride on a Locomotive and Northern Pacific Notes

A travel narrative describes riding a locomotive with vivid sensations of speed and danger as the car shakes on the rails. It contrasts the driver’s skill with the wild motion of the train and ends with a reflection on respect for engine mastery. Also included are notes from the Montana Independent about the Northern Pacific end and related surveying work.

King Mountain Teachiene Bridgeport Oem James Richmondson Scribner’s North Pacific Ama Northern Pacific Hallett Anticelle Sound Sron Rte’ Im Pla Hubert G. Ward C.E Fe Carn Allett Ats & Railroad Montana Independent

Irish Home Rule Debate and Global News Flash

The Times reports the House of Commons debate on repealing the act and Irish home rule, with opposition from the Marquis of Hartington and others. It notes a 27 to 145 defeat for the second reading and covers Liverpool cartmen strike, Czar’s resignation, and unrest in Spain. Also mentions Vesuvius eruption ending and a deadly cyclone near Madras.

Gana Washington Pyar England Marquis of Hartington Ireland Isaac Bat Lime Marquis of Harting Donuies Commons Kingdom American Congress Gladstone United States Liverpool George Hughes Thomas Hughes House of Commons Lord Lennox R. Parish Panencynis Memorial Diplomatique Czar Gortchakoff Valamieff Empire Spain Barcelona Paris Madrid Union Don Garros Don Alphonso Senor Castelar le Rappel Cortes le Temps Cordova Despregna Buenos Sierra Maerya Lenares Andalusia Naples Bomp Bay Madras

Congressional actions on elections timing and pensions debated

In the Senate Morton of Indiana moves to reconsider a Washington and Idaho Territory election time bill as unfinished business with post office appropriations. Coleman of California reports a conference committee on the legislative appropriation bill. Pratt of Indiana discusses pensions for permanently disabled veterans, and a Pacific mail subsidy amendment is debated and revised for ten year contracts with a western bidder. News of the session proceeds as Dawes and others speak.

Morton Ind Washington Idaho R. Cole Cal Committee of Conference Committee On Privileges and Elections S. H. Rogers Ste. Pratt Committee On Pensions Post Office Senate

House Debates Protection Principles Amid Cincinnati Proceedings

The House considered remarks by Mr. Hoar and Mr. Randall praising protection principles as Dawes discussed the Cincinnati events. Garfield presented a conference report on the bill governing Treasury detectives with restrictions and department verification. The report passed 87 to 77 and the House adjourned for a debate next session.

Greeley Hoar Mass Randall Dawes Cincinnati Garfield Bean Treasury Department 4

General Howard to Meet in Territory Over Indian Question

Arizona Miner notes General Howard arrives as Peace Commissioner and may stay to study the Apache issue. It warns against East Coast interests profiting from Indian affairs and recalls Colyer’s treaty days while urging a just assessment of killings along roads and trails.

Howard CampDowell Europe Angel of Peace Congress Gen. Howard Colyer

Local Names List Reads Like Historical Ledger

A fragmentary OCR passage lists various individuals including John Walliman W Prest Saml W Bell treasurer Edward Leahy Roberta and others, with scattered initials and titles. The text resembles a register or committee roster from a past issue, offering few clear actions or events.

Star’s Modest Claim to Readers Amid Convention Hype

The Star reports its weekly circulation reached about six thousand subscriptions and sales, stressing it will not inflate figures during the Convention. It promises concise abstracts of events and lists places, papers sent by mail, carriers, and newsboy sales, without exaggerated claims.

London Times Stak Publishing Star Publishing Company

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