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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1872
Page
3
Fragmentary OCR notes mention ages eleven and four in connection with police or civic columns. The text is unclear but hints at a local feature or column discussing anti and societal wonders.
London crew chosen for the five mile match with the Atalantas faced a delayed and damaged plan as a broken new shell forced a quick substitute. The American entry, delayed by the Argonauts, prepared a fresh boat to be ready for the race against the Atalantas, with measures to ensure completion.
Washington date May 17 Senate actions include referring the House adjournment resolution to the Finance Committee and House river and harbor operation measures with amendments as special order for next session. Debate covers Red River project, levees, and court relocation in Toledo, amid opposition claiming unnecessary costs and officeholders profits.
The Senate debated army appropriation and transportation of troops amid objections on a section of the appropriation act. Executive session followed as the body adjourned. In the House, amendments to the tariff bill and internal revenue were discussed with paper duties set and the session adjourned.
The Paris court martial condemns one woman to death and imprisons others for complicity in the assassination of Mgr Surat, Abbes Becourt and Houillon, and M. Chaulieu. The trial centers on “Le Clarion” and a Communist ring controlling La Roquette, with charges against six youths and several accomplices.
Readable fragments describe a local event with sparse details and unclear names. The text references an E W related person and a possible museum or gathering but provides no concrete dates places or outcomes.
A series of large fires raged through Blue Mountains and Sussex County areas, destroying houses fences and timber. Firefighters fought flames sweeping from mountain slopes toward villages, with significant loss of timber and rail fences and substantial property damage.
The letter from Lea Mills owner Mr. John Smedley praises factory life amid strikes and distrust. It describes daily routines from six to ten and twelve hour shifts, with hymn and Bible readings, and notes a history of harmony with operatives.
Reports from Prescott and mining districts describe brutal Indian raids with murders at a ranch near Skull Valley. Victims George W. Smith and Joseph Akerman are named. Cavalry and civilians pursue depredators as cattle and horses vanish across Chino Valley Mint Valley and vicinity.
The Senate debated final adjournment set for June 8 and sent the resolution to Finance. A bill to hold a United District Court at Toledo was passed. The West Point petition conference was concurred in. Habeas corpus reform was discussed for final disposition next Tuesday. The river and harbor bill was reported with amendments including boosts to Ohio and Til harbor appropriations.
The article notes tariff changes with free list additions including cocoa seeds jute and tropical products while preserving a 40 percent ad valorem duty on some items. It mentions payment in tender notes and that duties on ship materials were extended. The committee reported tariff provisions and the House adjourned.
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