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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1872
Page
3
Fragmented, poetic lines describe drifting away of a baby and recurring motifs of phantoms and ripples. Repetitive rhymes evoke sorrow and separation as a maternal figure is referenced. The text mixes garbled phrases with musical cadence and dreamlike imagery.
A reflective piece laments misused days and harsh words that wound hearts. The speaker ruefully notes fevered pride and missed chances, mourning love's ache and the impossibility of undoing morning’s deeds.
The Senate discussed Morton’s resolution to let Privileges and Elections probe Senators Frippet and Caldwell with recess powers. Amendments were adopted on election inspector prerequisites, judges’ powers, and troop presence at polls. Debate rose over enforcement act provisions as the tariff bill timing and adjournment followed.
The House moved through the second section with proposals to cut duties, including a 20 percent reduction for most goods and a 15 percent option, but amendments were rejected. Wool and woolen fabrics duties faced a ten percent cut attempt, and proposals to cap rates at 60 percent ad valorem were also dismissed as the committee recessed without progress.
May 11 reports Berlin Paris and Madrid states again discuss the Washington treaty. Britain resists a standstill while US proposes modifications. Carlists surrendering in Spain and Serrano to lead cabinet changes. Fleet honors and German fortification measures accompany a shifting European tense picture.
A colored Texas legislator was seen laughing loudly while holding a roll of greenbacks. He reportedly teased someone saying it was the first time he had the cash himself, causing a stir at the event.
A discussion cites census figures showing Boston's population as 132,540 natives and 117,985 foreigners, but warns many born abroad are misclassified as natives or unknown. Dr. Allen estimates about 30,000 should shift from native to foreign, altering balance and growth outlook for the city.
The article warns lightning hazards during storms and debunks myths such as crowds, mattresses, or tall buildings as safety. It advises staying in the room center if indoors or away from tall structures outdoors, and notes that perspiration and vapor can conduct electricity.
Proposals will be received at the State Reform School near Lancaster Ohio until 12 o'clock noon June 5 1872 for furnishing labor and material to form the front building adding one story to wings and for a new kitchen and dining rooms. Contract budget limited to 15008 this season with work to proceed early at the same site as water works erection plans and specifications available from the Acting Commissioner.
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