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Newspaper
The Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1872
Page
1
News notes record corrections to telegraph errors and list deaths including publisher G P Putnam. Column critiques Tribune managers. Reports a disastrous St Paul fire and severe cold in the Northwest with foreign dispatches and a London congratulatory message to Spain on liberal reforms for Porto Rico.
His Majesty King Victor Emmanuel is mildly indisposed with rheumatic fever. Doctors do not anticipate serious consequences from his current illness.
Washington reports corrects the claim that the Western Union refuted the Postmaster General on postal telegraph costs. The revised estimate for universal lines sits near 16 million dollars after adjustments. California wine producers seek tax relief. Alabama legislature plans temporary organization. Louisiana affairs to be aired by New Orleans committee. The President travels to Covington, Kentucky for a family visit and returns to Washington Tuesday.
New York December 21 The steamer Andrew Fletcher burned at Staten Island wharf with $25 000 loss but no deaths. The Erie Gould compromise dominates talk as creditors settle once with half the Opera House and $400 000. Geo Francis Train and J W Nichols arrested for circulating obscene literature. John Mitchell spoke at Liberal Club and John Hay lectured on democracy in England.
An editorial harshly condemns the Tribune proprietors over Horace Greeley and his will, stating his death was merciful before his heart broke from perceived betrayal by friends. George Palmer Putnam, a publisher and author, died suddenly at Sponlex aged fifty eight, a relative of Gen. Israel Putnam. Negotiations between the Tribune and Colfax reportedly end for now, with hopes of Colfax becoming editor by March first.
A large frame building at Third and Wabashaw streets housing Warner auctioneers and clothing stock burned in bitter cold. Nearby Pierson saloon and restaurant buildings caught fire. losses include Warner stock and building about 9 000 and Pierson 3 000 on stock and fixtures. Weather recorded as thirty below zero with a 22 degree morning thermometer.
In Evanston, Chicago gamblers threaten replevin actions for gaming equipment seized by police. A fire later destroyed three houses tied to the case, with total losses around 20 000 and insurance including 4000 from Royal. G M Pullman plans Europe trip to showcase Palace Sleeping Cars at the Vienna Exposition next year. Episcopal churches join Bishop Whitehouse in intercession for ministry across the city.
Boston voters recount confirms Henry L. Pierce elected mayor over William Gaston by 79 votes amid fraud clues. In New Orleans The Times seized by U S marshal in a bank injunction case against J H McKee, halting publication and leaving 75 workers unemployed.
The will of David Deshler of Alabama, dated March 8 1870, appoints Gen. John D. Rather as executor. A clause bars any nephews who aided in the Union war from inheritance. The case, once in Alabama and then supreme court, was revived after Deshler’s death with the executor qualifying in court. Also notes Evangelical Association church members 81 690 and 71 153 Sunday-school scholars, and Baptist Church statistics in Philadelphia.
Large parts of Leicestershire Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire are underwater with trees and hedges visible in the flood zones. Dover reports a heavy slip endangering communication while Peterborough Northamptonshire residents seek refuge upstairs. Reports say 30 people perished on the Matchless near Northumberland, Naples endures a violent gale, and Paris notes a drop of 500000 francs in Bank of France specie. The French Committee of Thirty debates a second chamber with suspensive veto amid municipal turmoil in Nantes. Madrid announces new ministers take oath. L'Orville meets the King.
Reports from Congress adjournment to holidays and multiple bills pending. Notes on deaths Edward A. Pollard and Col B H Wheeler. Tax vote in Galion Ohio, railroad aid. Fire at Fifth Avenue Hotel impact. Ku Klux sentence in South Carolina and jury developments. Industrial growth in St Louis and Bank of France. Public notices include post office lease and church gifts.
Correspondent describes Fulton and Washington Markets in New York with crowded stalls, odors, and activity. Introduces Manhattan Market on the Hudson at 14th Street as a grand 160000 square foot building with 700 stalls, marble floor, and $250000 annual income, plus notes on elevated railways, public squares, and holiday commerce amid winter scenes.
Uncle John Robinson showcases a brick three story theater at Ninth and Plum with a Moorish-Venetian interior. The 1700 seat venue, expandable to 2800, features 208 gas jets, ample dressing rooms, private boxes, and a secure build with iron columns and stone foundations.
A crowded venue hosts a festive opening for Uncle John with a Venice scene by Sol E White and a new three act play A Maiden's Fame. Cast includes Emma Stone Kate Quinton Nanine Egberts and J W Summers with extensive musical numbers led by Louis Bal and Geo rn. The opening address is delivered and a full orchestra performs before Jenny Lind and other entertainment acts conclude the program.
The report notes dull and easy markets for grains and meats, with Medina prices steady for certain cereals and prime to choice markets soft. Coffee and cheese show active trading. fruit and berries demand remains moderate, while coal, coke and cannel coal prices hold firm. rainfall appears balanced with steady molasses and petroleum trading, highlighting general market steadiness amid mixed demand.
The notice lists various grocery items with prices and remarks. Cured hams and bacon show steady demand while seeds and vegetables indicate typical market activity. Prime steam products and kettle items are noted as in balance with consumer sales.
Fragmentary local items discuss a night meeting for a new city charter, a lawsuit seeking damages in a city matter, a livery stable sale for 13 550, a new fire alarm telegraph signal, a church benefit event at Morton, a young man’s illness, and notices from the City Civil Engineer and School Board resignation.
Citizens complain about gas service curtailment affecting shops and homes. Local authorities investigate cause as residents question management and safety amid the Covmn Gas Company outage.
Fragmentary text references individuals including Descnempae Steen and Jas Foley with periods of days, mentions Gallagher ten days, and notes threats and theft in a police or court context. The readable items point to continued cases, dismissals, and unresolved actions without full details.
A discussion on how irritability colors perception, with the idea that a person labeled touchy triggers defensive reactions in others. The piece cautions readers to adopt a charitable view and to recognize how mood and mindset shape interactions and perceived offenses.
A preacher warns that trusted friends falter at judgment day. A man with three friends finds one betrays him, another defends him, and the third, who never visits in life, attends at death by reminding of good deeds that plead for mercy.
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