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Newspaper

The Star

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1872

Page

4

Water Works inquest resumes on scaffold disaster

Testimony details a scaffold used for iron trusses at the Water-works site. Engineers and workers describe the framing as weak and inadequately supported, with warnings from several men about shoring it up. The inquiry continues as witnesses recount the accident that toppled the scaffold and injured workers.

James Egan Rankin & Co Boxer BR. T. Scowden Astase Piatti Garden of Eden Penny Water-works Board of Water-works Daniels Charles Hermany Louisville Foley J. Foley Dir. Heeney Rankin Mr. Foley

Louisiana Imbroglio Before the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court heard Warmoth's writ of prohibition on December 12 as Kellogg and Durrell’s counsel appeared. Philip Phillips argued that Judge Duarell exceeded his jurisdiction and the federal court must curb unlawful inferior authority to prevent chaos. Attorney General Williams telegraphed Acting Governor Pinchback asserting presidential recognition of the Louisiana governor and legislature and offered aid to uphold order.

Louisiana Supreme Court Washington Warmoth Duarrell Caleb Cushing Kellogg Durrell Philip Phillips Williams Pinchbach Louisana Menhanke’ Institute Pinchback

Indignation Over Fifth Avenue Hotel Fire and Franklin Loss

New York reports public outrage at delayed alarm during the Fifth Avenue Hotel blaze leading to eleven women perishing. Funeral held for Samuel N. Pike at 613 Fifth Avenue with services by Drs Tyng and Frothingham. A Liverpool dispatch notes the emigrant ship Franklin wrecked at sea with many perished.

New York Fifth Avenue Hotel Samuel N. Pike Fifth Avenue Hamburg San Francisco North Sea

Union Railroad Meeting Debates Unified Depot Plan

The first meeting of Cincinnati railroad committees convened at Burnet House to discuss intercommunication among lines and a grand union passenger depot. A five member committee was formed to study the proposal and report back with action.

Railroad Committees of Council Chamber of Commerce Board of Trade Citizens Burnet House Wm. R. Robinson Robert Hedger Hedger Grand Union Capt. Tatem Major Robinson Cincinnati Millcreek Deer Creek Presen Kinsey Keck Corner Court Broadway Union Ohio & Biocenter Richard Smith Mr. Keck Alfred Gaither D. McLaren Peabody M. C. Ingalls OD. Torrence M. &. Smith Jos. Kinsey Robt. Hedges City Council W. J. Lchpplvedt Ilford & Cincinnati W. L. O'Brien Little Miami R. M. Shoemaker Cincinnati & Springfield Wm. T

Little Miami and Pan-Handis to Eastern Cities

Railroad ad outlines routes from Cincinnati to New York with four daily through trains. Fast line via Dayton offers through Pullman cars and through coaches. Ticket offices at Fontan No 3 Burnet House and East Front Street. Sunday hours 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Orien line handles baggage at hotels.

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Business Opportunity for Agents Worldwide Sample Offer

An advertisement from agents including Suke Pysen Park and Whittaker Esheman promotes a discount sample article offered for one dollar to any eligible party. The text touts daily global use and urges agents to request wholesale pricing and a sample by mail.

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