17 Apr 1873
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Newspaper
The Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1873
Page
1
Classified notice states publishing schedule published daily except Sundays by Cincinnati Star Publishing Company with office at N E Cor 5th and Vine and branch at Covington Kentucky 4416 Scott Street at the same rate.
Rumor swirls that Pope is recovering swiftly as reports surface about the Wiridan expedition and alleged murder claims. No official confirmation given from Holy See authorities.
London reports say Bishop McIlvaine's remains were laid in Westminster Abbey after a Florence burial. The pope is described as rapidly recovering from illness with no current fear of death. A rumor claims an African expedition led by Baker was murdered, but is not confirmed.
The report notes Count von Armin will become German Ambassador to London succeeding the late Bernstorff and General Manteufel will replace him as ambassador to Paris. It also mentions an upcoming Khivan expedition order and a stop to further aggressive actions in Khiva, though reasons are not stated.
Washington April 17 reports that E W Barber Third Assistant Postmaster General announced the May 1 start of issuing postal cards under the June 8 1872 act The card measures 51 by 3 inches and bears a brown face with a Goddess of Liberty motif and a one cent stamp The address is to be written on the front with the message on the back and no lines on the back for writing The card will cost one cent and no printing beyond the described style will be done The colored population of the city celebrated emancipation day despite rain with a grand parade and salutes while the President viewed the procession RUMORED APPOINTMENTS DENIED notes no appointments to consulate Cincinnati postmasters at Cincinnati Thos H Foulds were not made The New York Central locomotives matter and a tax sale in Parish La loom in the news with details about court filings and official inquiries.
A protest from railroad presidents reaches Secretary Richardson over altering the American seal lock on cars carrying bonded goods. The department plans a May 1 inspection to test lock perfection. D. Appleton & Co and E. D. Lockwood won stationery contracts totaling about $100,000 for the coming year.
The April storm subsided enough to hinder efforts to reach wires and reestablish contact with San Francisco. Passengers atop trains from the west are stranded near Grand Island and Silver Creek, while settlers in tents and wagons face growing fears of exposure and starvation. The storm centers between Schuyler and Alum Creek, about 75 miles wide, with Grand Island hardest hit.
The Atlantic remains intact though the vessel is twisted. Captain Tower of Boston has arrived with diving apparatus to discharge the cargo after blasting the deck. A contract with Mr Sheridan secures fifty dollars per recovered cabin passenger and twenty dollars per steerage, with work to proceed despite recent storms. Over seven hundred dollars was raised as a testimonial for Rev. Mr Ancient.
In Brooklyn Isaac H. Verplanck chief judge of the Superior Court died in an epileptic fit. Borgardus won the pigeon shooting tournament prize of 175 dollars after a tie with Paine. Borgardus also won the sweepstakes. In General Sessions Peter Fox was convicted of manslaughter of his 14 year old son and sentenced to ten years.
The Pennsylvania railroad was fined 500 for violating city ordinances on running trains along Liberty street. The case was appealed to higher court. The Evening Telegraph, a new daily paper, debuted with Hon. H. B. Swoope as president of the board and editorial control.
A fragment notes a body of Caltes States troops on the planet Earth. The readable text suggests military presence or casualty but lacks full details or names. Further clarification would be needed to confirm operation, location, or individuals involved.
Reports from New York describe strikers at the gasworks venting in front of Avenue A while police intervened. A large map for the Northern Pacific railroad was prepared for Vienna, and customs seized smuggled goods valued at about $10,000. Wall Street posted a late-day drop as money tightens. Advertising Agents meet and appoint officers. Vice President Wilson comments on Modocs and Indian policy. Press reaction to the new charter ranges from skepticism to cautious approval amid political tension. Ex-Mayor Hall predicts a veto potential.
The Plainville college in Will county burned last night, loss estimated at 10 000 with 2000 insured. Fire suspected arson as authorities probe the blaze. Also in Chicago thieves attacked two men on Island avenue near 18th street, police capturing two suspects Bunkman and Farrell with bail and bond set. General Jeff C Davis noted in city notes.
He leaves at ten o'clock A M and hastens to San Francisco then to Oregon. Headquarters will be in north Oregon. His department embraces Arizona Oregon Washington Territory and Alaska. He intends to take the field in person against the hostile Modocs and press war with utmost vigor.
The Hoboken Savings Bank run is subsiding with no further trouble anticipated. No news on the whereabouts of Klener the missing secretary.
Senate resumes consideration of a school bill and rejects a House amendment that would require German instruction. the amendment leaves German teaching discretionary for Boards of Education. A conference committee is appointed. Other items include a cattle running at large bill drop and Dayton bridge authorization. An amendment limits Cincinnati City obligations on Wright railroad contracts to 10 million dollars.
English art critic J Ruskin denies insinuations about his wealth and recounts how his father and partners profited from wine production in mutual partnership with laborers. He asks for a concrete living example of a rich man who saved profit share through such partnerships and signs the letter to the Pall Mall Gazette.
The Kentucky Legislature approved local bills including a log and lumber running prohibition near Licking River. A county court bill, River Navigation Company charter amendments, Newport Ferry protections, and a school tax labor apportionment in Kenton County were passed. Indefinite action on the Sansany River Navigation Company amendment was postponed. a motion to reconsider failed. The House adjourned at 10 PM after a day focused on statute revision.
Reports from Spain note Carlists threaten Puycerda while many surrender to government troops in the north seeking amnesty. Rumors of the Pope’s illness are denied and Thiers’ birthday is celebrated. Archduchess Gisela of Austria will wed Prince Leopold of Bavaria. A horse wins the English Newmarket Biennial Stakes for 1871 yearlings, signaling Derby prospects.
A compilation of short items reports reforms in Brooklyn Demas Barnes new afternoon paper, Caldwell reception at Leavenworth unmoved, a Middle town Ohio school building costing 6102133, Grant buys a stallion Claymore and ships to St Louis. Verplanck NY Chief Justice dies, Vanderbilt relatives fail in Wall Street, Cairo mayor Wood and Police Magistrate Bird elected, engine and machine manufacturers session in Philadelphia. Saint Louis death of Captain W W Green, Harlem church burned suspected arson from internal feud. Baltimore Maranys vs Washington club game result noted.
A neighbor church kept four wives burial sites in one graveyard. After bones mixed during removal, the undertaker could not tell Emily from Hannah. He had new headstones inscribed with playful yet precise lines acknowledging the confusion.
Government lands open to homestead privileges require a five day residence and $1.25 per acre outside or $2.50 inside railroad limits within thirty months of settlement. A pre emption covers 160 acres. To perfect title a five year term for citizens, with service credit for soldiers and sailors, while maintaining at least one year residence. Citizens may homestead 80 inside or 160 outside. service members can claim 160 inside railroad limits. Railroad limits extend 10 to 20 miles from lines. only office fees apply: 11 dollars for 800 acres or 22 dollars for 160. Taxes begin two years after proving claim or seven years from entry. Two 640 acre school sections per township are reserved and not open to settlement. Within railroad limits every alternate section belongs to railways.
At the Michigan Agricultural College in 1868 two plots equal in size were prepared. Ground was plowed May 5 with manure worked in by cultivator and harrow. Yellow Dent corn planted May 21 in rows four feet apart, one plot in hills and one in drills. Plots cultivated and Loiked June 5 and July 7. thinning kept stalks equal and labor distributed.
Coroner Maley led testimony in Bellville case involving George Bellville who died after a fall and apparent cerebro spinal meningitis symptoms. Dr. Davis Dr. Bruhl and Dr. Cary described inflammation of brain membranes, possible head injury, and autopsy findings at Spring Grove. witness Frederick Speechly and Lloyd family connected to the scene.
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