10 Feb 1873
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Newspaper
The Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1873
Page
1
Reported schemes target the German government with investigations focusing on a Bismarck protegé. The era’s complex financial web is linked to large dividend rumors, with Erie Pennsylvanian power players and Jay Gould alleged to wield influence over the matter.
The German lower house adopts an immediate investigation into how state railway contracts were carried out. It alleges large frauds in contract completion and implicates Bis marck's aide Councillor Wagner, with the inquiry to proceed at once.
In Florence at Santa Maria Del Fiore a funeral for the late Emperor Napoleon drew over five thousand attendees. The ceremonies combined Catholic grandeur with aristocratic participation and offered an imposing tribute to the fallen general.
The final pendency of the Commission of Thirty sharpens rifts with President Thiers as the body breaks up after adopting its report without Thiers views. The situation is described as critical and no further sittings are planned. Napoleon III will read the 1869 will revealing a Royal Council led by Empress Eugenie with Prince Napoleon as assistant.
Washington February 10 The contemplated removal of District Attorney Ambrose Smith of Philadelphia is debated here John Goforth presented testimony alleging Smith's incapacity and that Deputy Valentine ran the office The President decided against appointing Goforth as Smith's replacement The matter remains in abeyance Congress foes busy with investigations delaying business and threatening an extra session Postal Telegraph expansion gains favor to expose government costs Louisiana investigation committee ends secret session and plans a report today or tomorrow
The House special committee chaired by Judge Poland held a secret two hour session to discuss witnesses in the Louisiana governor dispute. They expect a final report in a week or ten days and plan to compel Ames to testify if needed. Colfax testimony about a $1200 bank deposit is anticipated in a single day.
In Brockton on Saturday morning a minister named Thomas Flanders was killed by a tramp who asked for breakfast and then used an axe to crush his skull. Police arrested a suspect at Westfield later that day. In nearby Little Neck James Graham, a shoemaker, was found dead with a crushed skull and two temple gashes, likely killed Friday night. the killer remains unknown.
Four hundred Cuban residents gathered in New York to honor Colonel Melchor Agnero of the Cuban Army of Liberation and to form a committee for subscriptions to fund another Edgar Stewart expedition. Personal notes mention Congressman Oakes Ames leaving for Washington and Senator Wilson, the vice president elect, visiting briefly. The Erie stock rumors swirl with talk of dividends and ties to Jay Gould, court actions looming, and plans to expose a restitution swindle. Beecher begins a lecturing tour with dates and cities listed.
Obits report the funeral of Vicar General Storrs at Saint Patrick's Cathedral with Cardinal and bishops attending. The service drew a large crowd despite cold weather and the body lay in state until two o'clock with Balin of Brooklyn delivering the sermon before interment in the Cathedral vault.
Harrisburg Pa February 10 1873 Governor Hartranft issues orders on the death of ex Governor John W Geary of Harrisburg He served in California and Kansas and as a Union Army officer He will have fifteen minute guns at meridian and half hour guns from sunrise until funeral procession Buildings draped Flags half mast Offices closed on funeral day
A Cape Brothers letter details the Tuscarora sinking on January 9. During the night the mate and six men jumped to a boat with four crew members, while the captain stayed aboard and fourteen men perished in the mizzen rigging as the ship went down at 1 P.M. Survivors were rescued by the British steamer Emerald and landed at Gibraltar. The cargo was 3,656 bales of cotton. Survivors named include Anthony Michaels first mate James McConnel carpenter Jno Tobin Philip Clark August Anderson Jno Eckman Lewis Brown and Henry Megrow seamen.
A blaze at the Detroit Car Wheel Foundery yesterday forenoon consumed the building before firefighting could stop it. Loss estimated at 40 000 dollars with 50 000 dollars insured. The works will be rebuilt immediately. Also Albion Presbyterian Church partially destroyed by fire at six am Sunday with losses around 25 000 dollars and no insurance.
Brooklyn reports ex mayor Kalbfleish critically ill with no ability to speak or move late at night. Fire damages Mansfield mattress makers Robinson Brothers while E A Smith sustains about 1000 dollars in losses. National Council and Executive Committee plan funeral rites for John William Geary. Nebraska fails to receive 6000 dollars from land sale balance in government funds.
The Memphis Executive Committee on Carnival Festivities invites President Grant and his Cabinet to attend. They have secured suites at the Peabody Hotel occupied by Grand Duke Alexis for the visit.
A county vote in La Sap County Indiana produced a preliminary tally of about 208 votes with a note indicating opposition to a proposal. Officials expect a second vote soon to resolve the matter.
The House approved a Senate bill granting 130000 dollars for a Covington Kentucky government building. A naval affairs report proposed paying William Wheeler Hubbell and heirs 33333 dollars for patent fuses used by U S Navy shells, amid debate and a 59 105 vote. The day ended after private bills and adjournment.
The Oultry World notes a claim that a fowl’s ovary contains 600 ovules, meaning a hen cannot lay more than 600 eggs in a lifetime, distributed over nine years. It questions the applicability of a fixed limit to wild versus tame hens.
The Carlisle Kentucky Mercury reports on a Moorfield farm near Harrison Whaley where a 15 acre woodland strip yields numerous bones just inches below the surface. Skulls and bones from a presumed giant race appear with ancient stone arrowheads pipes and utensils. Theories suggest a battlefield or burial ground predating history and unknown tribal cultures.
A historic shaft near the southern gate of Alexandria rises to 114 feet of red granite. The Corinthian capital is nine feet high and the marble ase rests on two stone layers. The single granite shaft measures ninety feet with a nine foot diameter, polished and slightly shivered. Visitors are awed by its grandeur and simple pedestal.
Mr. George Banghart furnishes a large collection of bones of men women and children stone axes and pottery ornaments in slate bone and other materials. The items reflect his exploration of ancient ruins near Chino Valley about twenty five miles north of Prescott and will be shown to visitors.
A local quarrel over appointment of County Engineer in 1873 shows Mr Reemelin claiming power under Board of Control. Letters from Mansfield and Mead urge Meades to accept under his control with salaries and duties discussed. The piece questions legal authority and seeks a public explanation from the President of the Board.
Proceedings before Judge Yaple on three motions in the case Post and Wilson v Mount Auburn Railroad. Receiver seeks sale confirmation. Post seeks subrogation rights for paying foreclosure interest. third motion to declare Post equally interested in forty $1000 bonds. Subrogation denied for partial payment. sale still pending. Other cases noted: Carpenter v Dawson. Brighteen Co. v Gibson. Sarah Van Camp v Aldrich Co. Damages claimed for death from gasoline explosion in Metamora Indiana.
Street terms and amounts claim indicate a 1666 filing. Verdict 500 dollars. E A Ferguson for plaintiff Conner for defense. Grand jury final report notes four oars in session and eight witnesses. They recommended window repairs and analyzed records of Henry Bierman S Pouue Garver.
The primary meetings for Canade officers occur Friday evening with plans for a daily route between the city and Newport. Carey Bell, a well known Republican, announces his candidacy for Marketmaster in the next section election. Captain R G Shinkle, secretary of the Cincinnati and St Louis Pilots Association, is a candidate for Fourth Ward Councilman in the upcoming spring election.
The river is on the decline with a channel depth of 34 feet 6 inches at the Water Works mark. The noon Pittsburg dispatch reports the river at a stand with the channel clear.
Fragmentary lecture notes recount early steam ideas from Pneumatica to Watt, with speculative links to navigation, telegraph precursors, lightning rods, and ancient practices. References cover Franklin, Morse, Schwenzer, and early vaccination, anesthetics, and ether, linking myth, alchemy, and invention across centuries.
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