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Newspaper
The Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1872
Page
1
Sir Bartle Frere arrived in Alexandria on the steamer from Brindisi and was met by the British Consul General and Egyptian officers. He sails to Cairo to be the guest of the Khedive and join the British expedition against the African slave trade.
The Ways and Means Committee heard Jay Cooke and Seere Boutwell on higher commissions for the new loan and may invite bankers from Philadelphia and New York. Secretary Boutwell replies on legal tender notes, noting their purpose to relieve currency demand for crops and rail movement. Signal Service chief Myers divides the East into districts to deliver daily weather reports, with post offices posting upon arrival. Senate confirms consuls and engineers, while Credit Mobilier probe continues with Ames testimony.
Nicholas W. Duryea is killed by John E. Simmons in New York over a $10,000 debt. Autopsy shows fourteen stab wounds and a leg fracture. Duryea, a policy dealer born on Long Island, had Brooklyn ties and left substantial money on him.
Relief from the fire continues in Boston with many aided by the Board of Relief. Centralized operations at the Charton Street building speed relief work and help reaches those in need more quickly.
Philadelphia grand jury labels the dilapidated Girard avenue bridge a nuisance and warns the city to act or court will intervene to prevent loss of life. Nearby, Nicholas Petrie, noted restaurant keeper and former St. Louis hotel proprietor, died yesterday.
In San Francisco on December 18 the steamer from the wreck brought passengers and treasure. A clash between the United States Shipping Commissioner and boardinghouse keepers continues as sailors take sides. A meeting with around three hundred seamen urged higher wages and pledged nonviolence.
Dec 18, New Orleans reports a judicial contest as Judge Monroe yields to Memmer, a Pinchback appointee. A joint resolution was amended to investigate fraud in the Louisiana state election, alleging a conspiracy to overthrow the state government, with the Senate voting to adopt after suspension of rules.
Senate members discuss a committee to push cheaper western transport to the east, plus motions on spoliation claims against France. The House addresses Vienna Exposition funding, depredation bills, and a Credit Mobilier impersonation dispute involving H S McComb.
Chicago reports Joseph Farnsworth of Farnsworth Brown Co. hat, cap and fur dealers vanished from his home and business in the Market and Madison area. Associates say he planned to reinvest in Northwestern stocks, fearing ruin. The city records show a harsh death toll in the period, with smallpox and typhoid mentioned among causes.
A Burlington planing mill owned by the Burlington Manufacturing Company burned early yesterday. The fire started near the main shaft and spread through the lower and upper stories occupied by Shepard Davis & Co. and Matthews & Davis. Firemen confined the flames to the burning structure. an adjoining mill was saved. Total loss estimated at 34 000 with 4 500 insurance.
London reports fourteen ringleaders imprisoned for varying terms after a disorderly Fenian demonstration in Stockton. The Times notes Grant's message, Alaska boundary talk, and Cuban policy hints as European papers reflect on U S progress. Berlin announces temporary Prussian presidency change as Bismarck steps back. Alexandria greets Bartle Freer bound for Aden to join the anti slave trade expedition.
The article argues that a man's success depends on his wife’s character and lifestyle. A thrifty, sensible wife can reform habits, stabilize finances, and aid business growth, while an extravagant, indolent wife can ruin wealth and hamper ambition.
A Saginaw land-looker traps a young black bear cub in Roscommon County using a waterproof coat and straps from his boots. The cub squirms and escapes from the improvised cradle, climbing a basswood to view the scene, then the hunter watches from above before releasing the cub and leaving the scene unfixed.
County Commissioners elected Frederick Pfeister to the County Infirmary board vacancy caused by Hamilton Mahan's death. The Board of Control vetoed the Commissioners action, prompting criticism. Stakeholders argue a county man, not a city resident, should hold the post, and debate centers on county representation and budget implications.
Dayton Council accepted A B Berry's proposal to sell his sand bar opposite Dayton Kentucky in exchange for Newport and Dayton street railroad stock valued at twelve to fifteen thousand dollars. The city plans to supply sand and sandwiches to all, while a bakery on Saratoga street reported fifteen dollars in losses from recent operations. A St Pauls Episcopal Church festival is set for this afternoon and evening. Physicians report a notable outbreak of dystheria movers in the city.
A 16 year experienced roof builder defends using six derricks to lift rafters without scaffolds. He says the method is workable though an engineer might object and that the inquest will resume this evening.
Frederick Bauman and cigar maker Gindasatl were jailed after a blockade incident. A toll evasion charge was set in Mayor's Court this morning. Tax collections through December 15 total 9104 dollars, with city borrowing noted as empty. A tumor removal surgery by Dr. A of Springfield, Ohio was completed on Madison Street. Newton Stevens faces charges of shooting and cutting with intent to kill. both cases were discharged after mayoral examination yesterday.
The Park Commissioners held a special meeting to discuss finances after the Common Council’s Finance Committee refused park funding. The board voted to discharge all nonessential park staff after Saturday, retaining only essential security, and protested against any sale or leasing of parks without formal approval.
The Cincinnati Bar Association held its regular monthly meeting in College Building with Judge Henry Hoadly presiding. It approved printing proposed rules, reviewed committees, and discussed possible changes to Ohio justice institutions. The session also touched on a failed bid to nominate a judge and a Beecher salary dispute amid winter’s weather commentary.
The inquest into Water Works accident victims resumed with Thomas Britt testifying that he lacked scaffold experience and believed safety risk stopped workers from proceeding. Barney Haley described constant fear the scaffold was too weak and too long a span. Scowden provided contractor and engineer interactions, noting improper laying off and failures to report dangerous conditions. An unsuccessful attempt to fire the Howard Theatre in Boston followed.
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