06 Feb 1875
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Newspaper
The Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1875
Page
1
A chaotic clipping reports a murder attempt and multiple injuries in a Delaware Luckawann & vours Railroad area. Key names include Peter Conner, Edward Demputy, and Thomas Holland who was fatally injured. Widespread damage followed a torrent destroying a mill and its contents.
A garbled report describes a betting contest drawing many spectators with Judge Dial presiding and several named donors. Receipt tallies include Catholic Church collections and school funds, while a speaker warns of continuing financial obligations unless generosity remains liberal.
In New York on February 10 1575 the Asianа and Mavic Telegraph Company announced rate cuts for intercity messages. The new schedule lowers ten word rates to twenty two cents in New York City and Washington with intermediate points, while longer words incur additional two cent increments. Separate rates apply for routes to Albany Boston and eastern points, with varying base charges and per word additions. The notice also mentions safety measures, trade terms, and broader commentary on improved transmission technology.
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