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Newspaper
The Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1872
Page
2
Covington reports its Evening Star outselling every Ohio afternoon paper by over 4000. In New York Fifth Avenue matters a Jew faced calls to resign from a militia unit. Fire at the Fifth Avenue Hotel sparks official probe into the servant girl tragedy with funds raised for prosecution.
The trial of Boss Tweed in New York Court drew out as counsel used delays. The indictment fills a thousand pages and is read to the prisoner who stands for form, then sits, then stands again. By 2 pm only sixty one pages were read and Tweed pleaded not guilty.
The Independent Journal accuses Whitelaw Reid of selling out the Tribune to party service, claiming his tenure biased toward Liberalism and Greeley. It denounces his retirement as hollow virtue and rebukes his embrace of partisan ownership after professing independence.
A critique of Mr. Reid claiming Tribune independence while acting as a partisan advocate for his chosen party. The author argues a truly independent journal can bear political principles and affiliations yet judge all parties. The piece asserts the New York Tribune under Whitelaw Reid never upheld independent journalism.
Robert Bowles is freed on 20000 bail. Matchiess wrecks off Northumberland with all lost. The Times notes six murder verdicts. Blackburn mill dispute settles with three quarters wage rise. Beckton Gasworks men convicted for threatening violence. each gets one year. Nantes mayor dismissed over Lourdes pilgrims. Seine floods Paris with boats as streets fill. Ghent inundation reaches three feet. Khedive borrows 12500000 from Constantinople banks.
Melt and skim strong butter until salt remains. Turn off heat and use the clarified fat to fry doughnuts, noting the rich flavor from the salt left behind.
A Star reporter found Mrs. Shingle decker at No 37 Ringgold street Mount Auburn in the afternoon with no improvement since yesterday and little hope of recovery. The U S v Turner et al jury verdict favored the Government for 5500 dollars and the Conklin pension case will go to the jury. Western Union sues Hamilton county treasurer for taxes on gross receipts claiming state and federal constitutions oppose the 1865 act. A River Rats run a barroom on the levee supplying Hammond street Station-house with a stove and a rough crowd. work offers are scarce and police interruptions lead to short terms in the workhouse.
A series of land transactions are listed including transfers in Groesbeck, Greenwood’s addition to Cornyville, Anderson township, Green township, Observatory road area, Millcreek and Second Ward. Buyers include W Burnet H Collier M Rwine and others with varied parcels from 50 to 290 feet and prices up to 3600 dollars.
Report shows Wheat at 60 with firm demand and 8.2 percent decline. Corn dull at 40. Rye No. 2 at 8 cents and Barley values steady. Cotton quiet around 18 to 19 cents. Whisky down to 80 cents. Pork steady at 12 cents. Meats light trading with slight movement. Rye flour prices noted and general receipts varied.
Market brief reports livestock receipts and grain prices. Live hogs show heavy receipts around 18 cars with prices near 3.78 per cwt for choice. wheat and oats quotes noted as inaction with No 1 Amber white and oats dull. Prices are reported from Oak and Toledo exchanges with general market firmness on some items.
Mrs. Julia Hazlett died at 8 o clock P M December 19 at the home of her son in law J T Lytle 209 George street. High mass and funeral will be held at the Catholic church tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock Friends invited.
Reviewers praise a new treatise on the law of warranty in horse and cattle sales. The work covers duties of livery stable keepers, horse breakers, graziers, and buyers, with emphasis on unsoundness rules and practical proof in stock trades.
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