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Newspaper
The Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1873
Page
2
The article laments a weak campaign and accuses the Mayor and allies of impropriety and coercive tactics. It notes Republicans angry at Congress actions and a push to nominate a reform third candidate, with scratching of tickets common. It highlights Mr Warrington and Mr Zeilinski as key figures and critiques contract opposition.
The steamer Key West of the Evans and Dallas line is outfitting at this port for a Yellowstone expedition. Passengers reportedly include Secretary Belknap and Gen. Geo A Forsythe. The Key West is to depart around April 8 with government freight for Yankton and posts on the Missouri. The river runs four feet above low water and is falling.
The New York Sun recounts a San Domingo investment scam linked to Fa bens Cazneau Currier and Baez with victims including Charles Knap James R. Young George W. McLean and Hiram McCullough. The schemes began in 1863 as the Great American West India Company and later the Great San Domingo Copper Company, drawing in Gen. Babcock and Gen. Grant and pushing annexation. The ruse collapsed after cashing in about 1500000, while a San Domingo lobby formed to press Congress for annexation and Samana Bay lease terms.
Ben Myers of the Twenty first Ward has been sent to Longview Lunatic Asylum after being adjudged insane by the Probate Court, clearing his Police Court charge for cutting with intent to kill. A burglary at 161 West Front Street woke residents. chloroform likely used as intruders took $55 from John Kleiner at the Wm Penn House. A brakeman, Roe Smith, age 23, died when crushed by railroad cars near Brighton Station. Coroner Maley to hold inquest.
About three months ago an incident on the suspension bridge involving A. J. Clarkson of the Cincinnati and Covington railroad and conductor Wm. James led to an arrest. Clarkson, much older than James, assaulted him. After trials in this state and elsewhere, Clarkson was fined ten dollars plus costs totaling eighty eight dollars in Police Court this morning. Judge Straub highlighted Clarkson’s remark I could have kicked the guts out of him as revealing his character.
A man calling himself Levi Santee, from Newport Kentucky, aroused library staff by removing twenty six plates from Pacific Railway Surveys Volume 10. He claimed interest in Credit Mobilier knowledge and was held on larceny charges after police questioned him at the library.
London and New York market briefs report wheat prices steady to weak with large supplies and quiet cash trading. The copy notes dull activity and mixed futures while indicating May wheat around 120 dollars per metric ton and 30 percent premiums on options amid broad market softness.
The market closes with subdued activity in flour oats and barley while bacon and lard reveal limited sales. Prices linger as buyers and sellers explore steady demand, with spot and delivered rates showing modest moves and several sample lots noted across categories.
James A Louden sues The Fourth National Bank to recover about 10 with interest after two checks were dishonored. The case centers on a $950 draft discounted by the bank and subsequent checks drawn to Hord Co and Glenn & Sons. Jury unable to agree after two hours. case dismissed with further proceedings. Probate Court notes Barbara Fritch admitted to Petrie City. jury to assess compensation in Totten matter.
Transfers listed include A L Bramble receiving 3 acres in section 16 Columbia township. J L Hasbrook and D L Hasbrook selling to L H Bond eight acres at Laurel Avenue and Denver Street. A M Taylor transferring fee simple to Wm Glenn for a lot Saskatchewan by 145 feet on Sev ie tract. Callahan and others to John Lucas leasehold 191 by 90 feet on Third Street. E B R Bart and wife to D A Worth Lot 15 90 feet on Clinton Street. J Rheinberger to Fox 45 feet in Colerain township. F G Oxley and wife to Gordon Lot 101 on Green or Lockland Station plat.
Classified notice advertises cheap boots and shoes for men, gaiters, ladies slips, and children’s shoes at low prices. Location given as No. 10 West Fifth Street near Main in Cincinnati. Seller listed as E. J. Fogarty.
A historical Cincinnati business directory fragment lists numerous firms and offerings. Names include Hunt, Water & Campbell, Strickland, Francis, Hanover, Kar, Bates, Probasco, Serene, Geogon's Elede Vine, and many others. It mentions shops at 81 W. 3d, 2d story listings, and diverse trades from tailor, furniture, and dining rooms to orphan homes and sewing machines.
A circulating circular touts Holloway's Ointment as a premier remedy endorsed by hospital surgeons and medical writers. It claims rapid internal action against salt rheum fever sores and stiff joints, with universal confidence in its curative properties across the country and beyond.
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