Weekly STAR Ad Rates and Subscription Policy
The notice outlines subscription price at one dollar per year and weekly publication every Wednesday morning. It details advertising rates for the Daily and Weekly editions, requiring real name and address for submitted letters, with guidance on submission method to Cincinnati Star Publishing Company at Fifth and Vine streets.
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STAR
Aily &Tax
Cincinnati Star Publishing Company
N. E. Corner
Fifth and Vine Streets
Cincinnati
Ohio
Evening Star Leads Ohio Newspapers in Circulation
The Evening Star posts a daily circulation over four thousand higher than any other afternoon paper in Ohio, underscoring its dominance in the state’s newspaper market.
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Evening Star
Ohio
Fragmented political chatter from a partisan 19th century press
The text quotes varied claims about state legislatures funds and corruption, Indiana and Ohio politics, Colfax and Ames scandals, a Missouri inquest, and a Louisville debate. It weaves criticism of officials, debates on bribery, and calls for scrutiny in a fragmentary, opinionated snapshot.
Indians and Government Fault Lines in Modoc Conflict
The article criticizes government and white settlers for provoking the Modoc war after a peaceful arrangement near Yreka was undone by orders to move to a reservation. It argues profiteering cattle owners push for conflict, while many citizens back violence, urging fair land purchase and protection of native rights to avoid costly warfare.
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Crook
Yreka
Sam
Ownrere
Rascality in High Places Spurs Call for Reform Across Nation
A harsh critique traces a surge in refined rascality from Congress to railways. Panhandle route investigator Larry Hazen uncovers a ticket fraud ring where conductors pocket cash fares and brokers resell unused tickets. Authorities estimate losses near $100,000 over two years. The piece urges a peaceful revolution via sweeping reform to curb monopolies, corporate privileges, and tax dodges, urging unity of producers against speculators.
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Congress
Ohio
Ellison
Panhandle
Miami
Pittsburg
Larry Hazen
Columbus
Hazen
Reet
Judge Sherman Accuses Sherman and Garfield in Exchange Matter
The judge involved charges Senator Sherman and Mr Garfield in a case tied to Colgate on the New York Stock Exchange. A Gazette dispatch, however, reports that no belief of corruption attends either man. There is talk of sweeping reform aimed at Judge Charles T Sherman by the Forty third Congress. He serves as judge of the United States Circuit Court for the Northern District of Ohio.
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Sherman
Garfield
Colgate
New York Stock Exchange
Gazette
Charles T. Sherman
Forty-third Congress
United States Circuit Court
Ohio
Stupidity in the House Heats Slavery Talk
General Banks objects to a sympathy resolution for the Spanish Cortes dubbing it recognition of slavery. He argues revolutions against despotism should be acknowledged. The House refuses to receive the resolution as the Congress debates rights and reforms.
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General Banks
Banks
House
Weather Record Highlights From 1872 Rails and Rivers
The report by Thomas Brooks compiles 1872 weather data including rain on many days, snow on multiple dates, and extraordinary river rises in the Ohio. It notes record inches of rain and snow totals, plus extreme temperatures such as 29 degrees below zero and other below/above zero days.
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Ohio River
Local Connecticut Cleryman Recalls Bold Incident
A retired clergyman recalls a small town incident near a wash tub beside an open car. A young man and a woman faced a sudden disruption as an older man blocking access charged forward, prompting a chaotic scene with the woman slipping and the crowd reacting to the awkward confrontation.
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Connecticut
St Louis Exposition Gains Strong Public Support
The St Louis Industrial Exposition shows flattering prospects with broad public backing. Subscriptions to stock are rising as supporters push to ensure the grandest exhibition on the continent this year.
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St. Louis
Louis
Rafferty murder case seeks new trial in Chicago
Rafferty, the drunken murderer of a Chicago policeman, will have a bill of exceptions filed to the Supreme Court for a new trial on technical grounds. The community expresses indignation at the possibility of a second escape.
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Cuicano
Rafferty
Supreme Court
Murderer Discharged for Lack of Evidence in Davenport
Davenport February 17 The negro John Lee who murdered a deck hand on the steamer Milwaukee about four months ago was discharged Saturday for want of prosecuting witnesses. Although boat officers were under bonds to appear at this term of the Court they are not present.
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Davenport
John Lee
Milwaukee
Coal Fleet Breaks Loose on Monongahela River
Pittsburg report says a fleet of 33 boats and barges tied at Smithfield street broke free this morning. About four million bushels of coal were sent downriver before colliding with the F W Wilson and Oil Valley at which point a crewman named Smith drowned on the Wilson.
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Pittsburg
Smithfield Street
F. W. Wilson
Oil Valley
Wilson
Smith
Commencement Exercises at Cincinnati College of Medicine
Local notices describe a commencement event at the Cincinnati College of Medicine and Surgery in George Street this evening. Other items report fines for a butcher over a spring scale and various court actions and local incidents.
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Cincinnati College of Medicine and Surety
Ed ward Coleman denies Grover company claim in Enquirer ad
In a letter to the Star the actor Edward Coleman denies signing a Grover company statement quoted in the Enquirer ad. He says he never attached his name and speaks proudly of his stage efforts with Jane Coombs at Mozart Hall and Pike’s Opera House. Coleman references his past ties to Wallack's Niblo's Garden Olympic and Selwyn's in New York and Boston.
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Cara
The
Star
Holaars
Enquirer
Grover
Jane Coomb
Mozart Hall
Pike’s Opera House
Ae — Grover
Edward Coleman
Quilp
Wallack’s
Niblo’s Garden
Olympic
N. Y
Selwyn’s
Boston
Police Court Docket Before Judge Straub
A long police court docket lists numerous defendants with charges from petit larceny to assault and battery. Several cases were dismissed or continued, others fined or remanded while sentences include short terms at hard labor and months for various offenses.
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H. Snyder
G. W. Doyle
Frank Wilewee
Pat. Donley
John Wiley
Timothy Dooley
Mary Brown
McDermott
John Rusthenmoore
Edward McDowell
John Quinn
Josep Walters
James Starr
Charles Fox
John Haines
A. Westerkamp
Homas Billbee
August Rinmer
Wm. Russell
Carrie Smith
Catherine Neeley
Negsenet
Samuel J. Michaele
Thomas Hackinger, Jr
Sarah Smith
Louis Droll
George Murdock
John Rieder
Real Estate Transfers in Avon and Nearby Areas
Saturday transfers record deeds and site details. Rob ert Cits and wife transfer lots in Young's subdivision Avon to Liszie Y West for consideration of one dollar and love and affection. Many parcels change hands including lots on Boone Street Carthage Road Ludlow Grove and surrounding townships with various owners and nominal sums.
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Robert Cits
Liszie Y. West
Young
Avonate
H. Youn
Eee Rine
P. M. Finch
Martha A. Finch
Copelaw Street
A. D. Merrin
J. R. Coppin
Boonetreet
Marshall Street
Corryiter
A Kirby
Julian Reenthe
Hanfield Street
Cunaniae
Cenebrecabrone Bo Eride Teating
August
Tuliet
E. Kemper
C. E. Kemper
Helen E. Blinn
K. Blinn
Juliet A. Kemper
Ninth Street
Harriet Street
Wm. Frankhaus
J. A. Vanseggern
Ely Street
Logen Street
Liberty Street
Market prices and receipts report for grains and whisky
Reporting through 1:00 PM Monday February 17 prices and receipts for wheat corn oats rye and barley show varied demand and ample supply. No. 2 red wheat sells around 173 per unit. corn mixed ears and shelled range near 0 to 0.80. oats demand moderate. rye firm at 8.0 per 100. whisky price at 32. Whisky and orange sales noted with several small lots and prices.
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Saapih
Tal
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