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Newspaper
The Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1873
Page
2
A fragmented notice from Cincinnati Star Publishing Company at Fifth and Vine streets announces subscription prices and ad rates for the weekly issue. It references addresses for placing orders and receiving issues and notes per line and per square agate measurements.
CurTAIN Jack with his fifty men on the lava beds L be one of the Ortaca curiosities of history. During the past ten months $04,150 41 'have been expended on our seven parks, including $2,270 on the Fountain. The Evening HERALD is the name of a new journalistic venture in Louisville. The United States Supreme Court has concluded its labor for the year and discusses unions and strikes as part of working life.
The piece urges the new Council to act against a controversial ordinance the late mayor failed to veto. It warns against early steps by opponents and stresses timely action before the scheme gains root.
Baron Justus von Liebig, born Darmstadt May 12, 1803, dies after a long career as a German chemist. He shaped modern agricultural chemistry with works from 1840 onward, founded laboratories, and taught across German universities. He held the Munich Academy presidency in 1860.
A Cincinnati boot and shoe manufacturers group rejects the Knights of St Crispin in business matters and urges workers to unite to reform politics and reduce campaign costs. The piece argues for strong labor organizations to fund elections, influence press support, and enable workers to run for office without reliance on capital wealth.
The week saw Bank of England bullion fall by 446000 while the Bank of France increased by a million as markets shifted. European politics and papal health loom in the background with ongoing discussion of the pope's condition and Vatican events amid uncertain prospects for the coming days.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a government union matter related to the Phelps Dodge and Co case. It references alleged goods and a Fort Knox or Fort command setting and a Milan room or place, but the text is garbled and specifics are unclear.
Norwich April 19 reports state four persons were killed in the near Richmond Switch railroad accident. Four bodies have been recovered and identified, conveyed to Providence amid great excitement.
Dispatches from Dakota report Gen Custar's command forced to abandon camp as a crippling storm rages. Hundreds of horses sheltered, several men feared lost, rail lines and river crossings submerged from Glyndon to Moorhead. Fargo and Moorhead spared immediate damage as settlers flee rising waters and cabins flood.
In the first business meeting of the Police Commissioners Jerry Kiersted was chosen Superintendent of Police and Col. Enwright elected Clerk. The session proceeded with minutes approval and balloting for a permanent clerk and for the superintendent position. Kiersted won on the first ballot with four votes, Enwright received three votes on the thirteenth ballot, and other nominees received single votes.
Coroner Maley resumes the inquest into Mr Reardon's death. Thomas Hester testifies he knows nothing of the case beyond hearsay and explains the Crispin Executive Committee aims to deter strikes, aid workers, and move men out of town. Sarton, brother of the deceased, is questioned about identity but offers few details about suspects. A shoe dealer in New York City is briefly noted. the record ends with unclear fragments.
A historical report details the Widows and Orphans Relief Fund showing balances on hand and receipts from the County Treasurer. It records districts, trustees, and totals of recipients, with figures for payments and balances as of dates in October 1878.
Judge Straub presides over a round of petty charges including Domi nick Meader fined ten dollars for waste and Josephine Moon given ten days. Barneys Arling faces false pretenses. Samuel Gwinnam and others await actions from Monday to Wednesday next for cattle issues larceny arson and assault with intent to kill.
The document reports on a contested coroner election and a mandamus action, detailing rulings, objections, and appeals. It names parties including George Hoadly and multiple plaintiffs and defendants, with judgments and court actions noted by Judge Murdock, Cox, and others.
An itemized list records Fanny April’s agreement with The Indianapolis and eS railroad company for operation of a depot and tracks at Minetta and Cincinnati, with a yearly payment of 5 000 and other valuable considerations. Also noted are numerous property transfers including Dunn to Skinkle lot 106 by 170 feet on Burns Avenue, Hanover to Ape Street, and several lot dispositions in Whitewater township and nearby streets.
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