17 Feb 1873
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Newspaper
The Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1873
Page
1
Spain vows to hold Cuba as insurgency efforts intensify. Political rallies in Dakotah mobilize public opposition to the governor. Debates on a new charter for New York City spark broad reform proposals.
In Dakotah Governor John Burbank faces petitions for removal as a territorial rift grows between the governor and the people amid no government action. The Poland Committee is expected to produce a strong, possibly divisive report. Southern statistics show cotton output and low money rates since the Civil War, urging capital to develop mineral wealth and mechanical pursuits in the South. Louisiana reconciliation rumors lack authoritative plans, and the President favors any reasonable solution. The Treasury issues the new five per cent bonds, with about eight million issued by Saturday. General Howard defends Freedmen's Bureau administration against General Vincent's critique, claiming paper transfers caused confusion and losses from War Department agents.
New York reports sweeping city reforms: abolish Board of Assistant Aldermen, limit Police Commissioners power, and legislation reshaping departments. Creditors of Bowles Brothers meet to appoint an assignee in bankruptcy as H J Stevens of Boston pushes for NY creditors claims payoff.
Maprio reports the Spanish Government is resolved to hold possession of Cuba and will not consider relinquishment. It plans stronger measures to suppress the Cuban insurrection.
A four story Hughes Spanner patent enameled cloth plant burned yesterday morning. The first floor survived with most machinery as the building was destroyed. Loss estimated at 150000 dollars. Several firemen received minor injuries.
Reports from Maprio and Barcelona describe a divided army and evolving republican measures in Spain with threats of monarchy under Duke Montpensier or ex-Queen Isabella. Barcelona sees federative republics, armed workers, and university troop occupations amid calls for liberation and reform.
The report notes Albert Cassidy and Miguel Aldama pledging to match donations toward free Cuba. City officials in New York and others are expected to contribute, with a target sum of 100,000 to be raised.
The Senate committee reported the Post Office appropriation bill and related provisions. Also debated were claims stemming from the Geneva award, detailing indemnification for US citizens and corporations for losses from British war actions, with payments structured through Treasury disbursements and court procedures.
Poultry expert Isaac Lynde of Ohio reports six month results from 10 pullets per breed in a 40 by 40 feet yard. Data cover Dark Brahmas Buff Cochin Grey Dorking Houdan Leghorne weights egg output feed usage and six month profit under modeled prices. Confinement notes advise larger breeds need lighter fencing and vice versa.
A young Evansville man tried cleaning his chimney with gunpowder after a friend’s advice. The blast wrecked the stove area, shattered furniture, and left him facing about $50 in repairs. he escaped unharmed and cleaned up the mess.
An Arctic expedition veteran recalls sleeping in extreme cold in Siberia and on the polar steppe under minus 78 to 56 degrees, praising fur gear and endurance while noting hazardous conditions. The passage also records foreign petroleum exports and a 11, Brel trade figure, with figures misread in the OCR.
Proceedings before Judge O Connor include a motion to dissolve an injunction in Omer Dodson v J T Williamson and Wm Mitchell. A jury heard Williamson et al v Hespia Mudge over $1100 freight breach, verdict $501. Also noted are demurrers, probate filings for Jacob Krautz and Bernhard Poronamny Suse, and a note case involving Joseph Meyer.
In St Louis on Feb 11 1873 Dion Boucicault thanked the Knights of St Patrick for a complimentary benefit to honor his Irish plays and characters. The event featured Kerry and the Colleen Bawn and raised praise from Irish leaders. He pledged to help fund a Robert Emmett statue on his return to the city.
The gas bill for the T street Enginehouse is covered by gas used in the jail office and mayor's office. Prof A E Sloan will read select pieces tomorrow at the Odd Fellows Hall to aid the First Presbyterian church ladies society. Chas Q Glore of J A P Glore & Brothers dies after brief illness. The Treasury follows a site selection for a government building in Covington by four Commoners. A charitable concert and a masquerade ball are announced for church funds. The Senate of Kentucky is expected to pass a bill permitting the United States to renve. The sentence appears garbled. focus on readable facts: gas meter linkage, readings for church, death of Chas Q Glore, site selection for government building, entertainments for Trinity Church, and Kentucky Senate action on a U S bill.
An extensive ticket fraud swindle on the Pan Handle line implicates conductors and agents from Pittsburgh to St Louis with outsiders. Detective Hazen, aided by J. B. Ellison and W. L. O'Brien, traces the scheme through ticket receipts and memoranda, leading to the arrest of conductor W. M. Russell and agent Stephen Gano. Hazen cites over twenty cases against Russell and fifty against Gano as the probe widens toward Colonel O'Brien.
A damaged OCR fragment notes shelter deaths during a snowstorm. It mentions Governor pressures about fencing to deter further tragedy and aid to victims, but details are unclear.
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