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Newspaper
The Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1873
Page
3
Poetic meditation urges patience amid doubt as storms loom above. A heart seeks light and a clear path, while a loving faith promises eventual understanding and a way forward. The verses weave doubt, hope, and resilience.
A fragmentary reflection on the adage Speech is silvern but silence is golden. The speaker warns against contradicting a spouse, urging cautious speech to avoid trouble, and emphasizes silence as the wisest course in married life.
Orlan Gaines helps a poor girl whose mother is ill and hungry. He buys beans potatoes and an apple for the girl’s family, learns they live in a garret, and shares concern for their dire poverty. The scene ends with gratitude for the stranger’s aid and a vulnerable plea for more help.
A family in a garret discusses mercy as Orlan reveals his selling papers to support a mother and daughter. The mother pleads for help and envisions brighter rooms and shared struggle, while gratitude rises for the unseen aid from their son.
A telegraphic line will connect Key War and Havana with a new cable. A system of direct communications between the two points is planned to be opened at a future date.
The text discusses beet sugar cultivation in France and Europe, noting a shift toward alcohol production from beets and the drive to harvest early for higher saccharine yield. It cites Pasteur on fermentation, notes preservation attempts, and briefly mentions maritime and colonial topics including the Pacific island colonization and Alexander Selkirk lore.
The article extols electricity and the telegraph as daily boons influencing commerce and news. It notes rapid adoption by merchants and editors, enabling rapid communication and disaster aid, while electricians and engineers drive progress across cities and industries.
Berlin reports on February 4 that the German fortification bill encounters opposition as debate continues in the Reichstag. Officials signal potential revisions amid mounting war expenses and fiscal pressure.
The February term of the United States and District Courts opens with jurors named for service. Following names listed for selection include James A Adair patie WW Jordan Rob Routton Solomon Tameder Seal Choce Wigm Webber Kenten Knce Baber Joseph Downing.
New York Court of Oyer and Terminer resumed today to hear continued argument for a new trial of Stokes. The defense closed its case this morning while the prosecution reviewed points and cited authorities to counter the defense.
London market reports show hogs and cattle prices steady to higher with strong demand and active sales. In St Louis traders note a firm market with bulk hog sales around four dollars per head and wheat and sugar prices described as quiet to steady amid uncertain futures.
Waseiner Tor reports a man named grave had his throat cut and his wrist slashed while a young child bore a neck wound. The mother and child are expected to survive, while Hardgrave may die. Caldwell defends innocence with a written candidacy history presented to the Senate committee.
The Stenam case continued for one week as Michael Stenam known as a wire whipper remained in police custody at Bremen street Station-house under delirium tremens. Other proceedings noted include Frank Sutton's conviction for stealing a $30 watch from Thomas Brown of the M and C railroad, and Roman Lobberer’s ongoing pro se property case with property valued up to $129 identified as his. A street display incident on Fi street involved a drunken procession damaging mule teams and drawing a loaded wagon, likely resulting in half rations for the offender.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss railway timetable changes and passenger flow. Mentions arrivals and departures, but details are incomplete.
Judge Swing presides as Cynthia Garner seeks divorce and alimony implications in Indiana divorce decree relation to Robinson Garner. The petition notes the prior decree and asks for actions affecting bankruptcy status and alimony considerations.
Local German citizens form a society for piscivorous birds in Germany aiming to fund a venture. Prominent members subscribe amounts toward the objective, including 100 units from Kleininer and a 100 dollar pledge from Mr. Erkenbrecher. The document is unsigned and awaits finalization by the society’s agent.
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