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Newspaper
The Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1873
Page
3
Readable fragments describe a fading social scene with a young girl defying a prying mother and a cynical note on Mr. Canning. The column then shifts to general items: cider laws in Maine, strikes, trials, ship arrivals, legal outcomes, crimes, political moves, and assorted regional notices.
A scene unfolds with Mrs Blake Olive Gaines and Mr Canning debating wealth and social rank. Olive expresses resilience and ambition rooted in intellect, while Mr Canning argues wealth should aid benevolence, not vanity, as a fading elder recalls past neglect and a failed appeal for support.
Fragmentary OCR notes claim Captain Kendall of Sina died recently and mention a supposed inventor of the circular saw. The suppressed text shows garbled references to names, dates, and places with unclear attributions and stray phrases about Ireland and potatoes.
Berlin February 13. The Prussian Ministry asks Counsellor Wagner, a Bismarck ally, to explain failures in state railroad contracts that led to large government frauds. Yon Eltzenblitz, minister of commerce, has resigned following the inquiry into the contracts and related actions.
The Pope, in a cordial audience, welcomed naval officers from the American squadron now in the Mediterranean. He asked whether America would welcome him if he left Rome, and an officer replied that America would be honored to host the Pope.
Madrid reports that on February 14 the Spanish Republic was recognized by the American Government, communications from Washington notify Minister Sickles of the action by the United States.
Boston reports a House resolution by Mr Hayden praising Spain for declaring support to REO and joining the struggle for independence. Bungling murder trial discussed as Alley’s case reveals contested testimony about human flesh near a stable. The schooner Hellene sailing from Wilmington to Boston ran aground on Adderton’s northeast bar, all crew saved.
The Browne will trial before Judge Avery concluded today with a jury verdict that set aside the will after only five minutes of deliberation.
A city committee adjourned after discussing railroads depot rights and council privileges. Mr Keck argued the panel’s duties limited to a Union depot not special depots. The chair recalled his ruling and the memorial was approved granting use of Second Street if no other practical route exists.
Police court proceedings list multiple defendants with fines costs and sentences for drunkenness loitering vagrancy petit and grand larceny shooting with intent to kill receiving stolen goods and false pretenses. Several cases continued or dismissed with bail amounts and dates, including embezzlement and disorderly conduct.
Last Tuesday on Harrison Avenue near Millcreek a man named John Helzel was shot in the leg. Ernest Arletka, a distiller, is said to have acted for Helzel. The accused appeared in Police Court this morning on shooting with intent to wound. case continued one week due to nonappearance of the prosecuting witness. It is described as a family trouble unlikely to reach final settlement in the Community.
Thos. McDougall as assignee of Henry Stordner a bankrupt has filed a bill in chancery in the U. S. Court against Jno. H. Lubn and others asking the court to adjust liens on the bankrupt’s property held by the defendants.
A second Union Depot meeting at the Board of Trade Rooms in Cincinnati discussed forming a joint depot by four railroad companies. Mr. Richard Smith presided as reports from a sub committee found the project impracticable. the companies plan to seek a memorial from the city, with proposed track connections and property condemnation to enable the depot project.
Markets by telegraph show flour and corn steadies and hogs easing 5 to 10 cents with receipts around 15 thousand plus. Wheat and oats trade lightly with February and March bids, while New York quotes steady on flour and corn, and Toledo notes dull oats and rye with little activity.
An early 20th century classified snippet lists Goodyear's Rubbee at 7 Great Jones Street North offering a range of items including leather gloves and women's garments. It advertises ladies' dresses and paraphernalia for sale and invites inquiries to P O Box six one five six in New York.
Pittsburg Cincinnati and St Louis railroad notes list arrivals and departures of the Miami and Paris line trains with schedule details and stations mentioned.
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