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Newspaper
The Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1875
Page
2
The piece reports on rising cigar prices across brands, the push for eight hour workdays by workers, and labor unrest in New York Longshoremen and other trades. It notes manufacturers resisting hours limits and advocates for universal eight hour days to improve living conditions.
The fourth annual session of Fy Se Onitun closed Sunday with a harsh condemnation of free schools. Brigham Fuung accused proponents of political motives and refused to fund another child’s education. Critics mocked worldly learning as danger, reelecting leaders while opposing free school plans amid a tax vote by Gentiles and Mormons.
Striking cigarmakers in New York City protest last year's crop seizure and the price rise in cigar leaf. Employers say the Cuban leaf advance will not boost wages, proposing a split of four dollars to employers and consumers and two dollars to workers. Workers argue reduced demand lowers earnings and wage cuts are inevitable without price relief.
The article argues that fox skins fetch high prices due to controlled breeding rather than wild supply. It describes a four to five week life, milk feeding, and limited movement to preserve skins. It notes Paris leads France in glove manufacture and expert buyers select Paris goods from many makers.
John Bingham before Recorder alacked yeany facing bigamy charge as Wives Nos. 1 and 3 attended. The defendant's plea of guilty prompts District Attorney Nolan to seek guidance from counsel who privately probes. A lengthy exchange follows with the court debating sentence and fate.
A male narrator recounts his long pursuit of Nellie Mayton, a wealthy New York socialite. After delaying courtship, he confesses his love and plans marriage, only to face Nellie’s wary, sharp mother and social obstacles. The scene moves to piano music as Nellie’s reaction, then a bold confession and a close call with parental disapproval. A dramatic, melodramatic exchange unfolds with hints of social inspection and romance.
A chaotic 19th century court record outlines verdicts in multiple cases including Ebiplalutiit Lur for Andes Insurance, mandes against J Hudson, and wills probated for Elizabeth Mordye and Lydia Swell as executrix. It notes Mary Chand and Longworth executors, Perewick steps administrator, and numerous land, dower, and partition actions with judgments and appeals in magistrate, district, and United States courts.
A messy OCR fragment lists many proper names and locations such as Baptist churches and streets with unclear context. The readable bits include Rev Harrys, Zion Baptist, Colovua, and references to church groups, meetings, and regional place names, but no coherent event or action emerges.
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