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Newspaper
The Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1872
Page
2
A Washington correspondents’ claim that General Grant will visit Mexico to meet President Lerdo is dismissed as unlikely given his schedule, including a Soldiers and Sailors' Convention in Pittsburg. The piece criticizes sensational reporting and argues Grant would not have time for such a trip.
Cincinnati reports trade with China rising and British totals still higher. The Aldine offers chromes with subscriptions as premiums. Susan B Anthony faced a voting case with a quip about her law knowledge. Porter to retire and join the Pullman Car Co as VP. Officials discuss annexation themes and Wilson era hints of US expansion north and west.
The message opens with thanks for prosperity and covers topics from foreign relations to the Ku Klux act and postal telegraphy. It supports civil service reform while noting Congress must act to bind reforms to future administrations, and it hints at an era of good government ahead.
A Cincinnati editorial urges action to prevent city devastation from fire. It cites Chicago and Boston lessons and proposes hilltop reservoirs and upgraded water access to fight blazes quickly. The piece stresses that early action, not resolve, saves cities and notes needed investments.
A book notice critiques Annie Edwards The Ordeal for Wives as unattractive in title yet praises the narrative. It notes the story unfolds through wives’ perspectives, with strong storytelling that reads as natural and familiar. The notice lists New York and Cincinnati publishers and prepaid price details.
Washington dispatch notes Congress opened with good feeling and orderly proceedings. A resolution honoring Greeley was adopted while Banks’s resignation as Foreign Committee chair was not accepted. Oakes Ames called for an investigation into the Credit Mobilier scandal, with a five member committee appointed. Funeral plans for Greeley dominate New York coverage with church draping, processions, and notable attendees including Clara Kellogg and Samuel Sinclair.
In Lockland an overnight burglary attempt occurred at Mr Burns’s house as shutters were cut with the intention of breaking in but the burglars fled. Also noted, Mr R B French bid farewell to the Presbyterian Sabbath School on Sunday due to his move to the city.
The Kentucky electoral vote messenger job attracts hundreds of applicants including ex-Congressmen and judges with pay around one thousand dollars. Newport notes include district proceedings, city fines for disorderly conduct, a Newport Fire Department vacancy, and a Newport School Board meeting reporting $12,834.48 in hand. The Fire Department false alarm and waning receipts for the Cincinnati line are also mentioned.
The nd Thompson case jurors were sworn at noon including Louis Hudeyhi W J Hooker John Bailey Ezra Elliott Ezra G Leonard F A Lasant W B Gaddum Allen Gazlay Otto Sauerbeck John Sel kirk James Jefferson George Klotter A postoffice clerk George A E was arrested for robbing the mail alleges Mullally hid letters destined to the lottery and seized their contents before destroying them the clerk remained in Commissioner's room awaiting bail at 1 PM
A local report records eighteen horse deaths from epizooty since the previous update. The listings name multiple addresses and stables including West Sixth street, Third street Police station, Camp Washington, Baker's omnibus stable, Boas car stable, and the passenger house of the O and M Railway.
United States v Jas Bolger and John Bolger of Chillicothe Ohio sits for trial before Judge Swing. The pair are charged with removing and concealing whisky from the Emmett distillery during 1887 to 1889, involving 400 to 500 barrels without tax. The case may occupy the rest of the week.
In the police court, Beroxe judge Straub issues sentences for drunk and disorderly and misc cases. Mary Herrin gets ten days, Maggie Beresford thirty days, Wm Hiller three months, Mary Leonard dismissed. Continuous hearings for shootings, manslaughter, receiving stolen goods, assault, cruelty, vagrancy, and common thief actions are noted with continuations or fines.
Transactions show Nathaniel Harris transferring a lot near Eidith Street for 7525 dollars while William Campbell sells part of Market Street lot in Harrison to Eben Jackson. Several half-lot and leasehold transfers occur on Race Elm Pearl and other streets with prices ranging from 100 to 2500 dollars involving Bernden Grotlish Marlidge Meyers and others. A German General Protestant Orphan Asylum receives a lot in Mt Auburn in a executrix transfer.
The market report covers imports and exports over the last twenty four hours with notes on flour corn oats and green meats prices and sales on change. It also advertises Dr Price's Special Flavors and Cream Baking Powder claiming superior flavor and economy.
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