19 Feb 1873
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Newspaper
The Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1873
Page
1
First edition notes the Poland Committee's expulsion report and Ames and Brooks, with New York press commentary. The Times calls it non partisan while The Herald Tribune and World condemn it. Mayor Havemeyer repudiates the new charter.
Paris reports a buoyant stock market as the indemnity balance due Germany could be spent by late July. The French Cabinet met and reaffirmed support for constitutional reforms proposed to the Commission of Thirty.
The Poland Credit Mobilier Committee presented its long report to the House on Feb 19, detailing Ames's stock transfers to Congress members at favorable terms to sway votes. It cites Dawes Scofield Bingham Kelly Garfield and Brooks, noting gains from Credit Mobilier stock and Union Pacific dividends while accusing them of breaching official duties. the report references a bribery penalty under the 1863 act.
Congress debates expulsion of Representatives Ames of Massachusetts and Brooks of New York over stock deals with Credit Mobilier. Reports cite possible two thirds removal hurdle. Senate maneuvers on Caldwell and Pomeroy probe spar with Indian policy and Kansas witness testimony continuing into next sessions.
Mayor Havemeyer denounces the new charter as a political ploy and urges reformers and citizens to oppose its passage. Obituary notes Adelbert Hoepke, former editor of the New Yorker Journal, dies in the city. A Bar Association meeting endorses no further inquiry into lawyers amid impeachment developments. Commentaries from The World Herald and The Times critique Poland Committee findings on congressional bribery.
The piece condemns Brooks and Ames as rightly praised yet Kelley and Garfield are seen as a distressing figure. It argues the report aims to aid the Presidential campaign by endorsing its methods, judges Congress as misled, and doubts the resolution will pass. Jo Barrett delays Tweed suit trial awaiting Ingersall issue. separate trial granted before term ends.
In Danville Virginia on February 19 Christopher Craft, a colored merchant, stabbed Dr. William Jeffreys, a colored physician, after an earlier confrontation over Craft striking Jeffreys’s wife. A fist fight occurred, Craft retrieved a large knife and seriously wounded Jeffreys in the abdomen and side. Jeffreys is not expected to survive. Craft was captured.
Benson, a Cache county murderer, was arrested in Logan and hanged by a mob at the court-house. Telegrams from prominent Gentiles urge Congress to temper Utah action. Utah factions denounce a Frelinghuysen bill as chaos, while Brigham Young vows no clash with government.
The Monongahela River subsided with no new accidents after a severe freshet raising damages to about 800000 dollars. Crowds watched barges and coal flats swept along, wrecks reported from Ohio ports, and boats crushed near bridges. Josephson identified as a local cause of looser by the flood. Some wrecks on Bruner's or Dead Man's Island may be saved as steamers report a river full of debris.
Legislative items mention amending the infirmary directors pay rules to pre 1872 standards and allowing county commissioners to set reasonable daily pay. Also funded debt interest bills totaling 690000, including sinking fund expenses. A measure seeks protection for farmers from hunters. Cincinnati committees seek inquiry into proposed legislation for government. Names include Sayler Sees ang Marx Van Vorhes Kisor McKee and others from Putnam Wyandot counties.
The afternoon session saw votes on sidewalk improvements and brickwork, a fraud injunction bill allowing taxpayers to seek action via Prosecuting Attorney, a widow's election to inherit under a will after fraud, and several agricultural and rail/road measures including standardizing weights, selling land to Virginia miler buyers, and restricting stock ownership among transport firms.
The report from Mr. Sawyer's Education and Labor committee favors Lewis' education bill, distributing two million dollars to Southern states for ages six to sixteen regardless of color. Senate and House actions include bribery inquiry motions about S. C. Pomeroy and Caldwell election case notices, with the Credit Mobilier investigation reading and protests over omitted documents.
Mr. Brooks discusses a Pennsylvania suit tied to ownership dates and stock transfers, noting recording timing versus actual ownership. Poland questions later dates and votes in Congress related to Union Pacific and Credit Mobilier. The session adjourns after resuming debate on the sundry civil appropriation bill.
MaphID reports a procon on amnesty for Carliste amid northern province insurrection with a two week submission window or rejection prompting a decisive question on South American representation. Porto Rico reforms debate continues in the Assembly as European powers sketch stances. Brazilian emigration suspensions tied to emigrant investigations follow a coal mine explosion in Staffordshire killing 30 to 40 and hindering rescue efforts.
A long editorial critiques opposing press views on civil service reform and federal officeholder influence. It argues Grant condemned abuses openly while prior administrations tolerated them, and asks why others did not act earlier. It closes with a local obituary note for Augustus McEwen, detailing funeral plans made years ahead.
In Jefferson County court, Thomas Rea and James Bodle sue Franklin Insurance for $1,722 on a Mississippi River steamboat policy, contending it was valid though the defense cites unfitness. Jury verdict favors plaintiffs. Other cases include Alexander Thomas Co. v Lopez over $5,000 in alleged fraudulent ac ceptances and reputational damages. In common pleas, State v Meyer and State v Lauderback proceed, with acquittal in the former and a murder-related case against Lauderback and his wife under way. Probate Court handles estate matters and a riot case adjourned.
Iron crossings begin at Madison and Columbia. Circuit Court to adjourn today. Lieutenant Martin chases a bad boy Emerson who escapes after diving into a bayou. Mary Bauhme fined five dollars for keeping pigeons and letting them fly on others’ houses. Mary Gartner dies from injuries after a fall at St Stephens Catholic School. Jacob Boltz and wife win gold-headed cane and ring in a dancing contest at Red Men’s Hall. Eclipse Dancing Association event drew overflow crowd. many denied entry. Mrs M L Ross praised for managing the entertainment. Macbeth scenes and other acts praised. overall, a profitable city entertainment for years.
Dispatches report Covington as the Colored National Convention met in the city yesterday with neemae Isaac as clerk. Ex Sheriff Macklin mourns the death of his wife. A rear wall collapse at the City Jail caused no injuries. U S Assessor Linn arranges his affairs for turnover to Collector Nixon. Treasury Dell evaluated several national banks, and a fashionable party at Mrs Evans residence drew a large attendance.
The river news reports cooler conditions with a rising river and light drizzle. Measurements show river levels rising rapidly with readings near feet inches in the beans from early morning and continued drizzle through the day.
Proper hand care guidance urges cleanliness and trimming nails to preserve healthy hands. The advice stresses avoiding strain and using hands for work while valuing their health over neglect.
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