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Newspaper
The Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1873
Page
3
The Poland Committee reports ongoing labor with no currency increase likely this session. Lectures and bills spark political debate as corruption, Mobilier stock, and bribery probes threaten reputations. Floods hit Pittsburg as rivers rise, while Vanderbilt moves to seize bonds amid renewed market intrigue.
The piece contrasts Judge Sherman’s alleged contradictions with commentary on the fourth annual Ohio Women's Suffrage Association convention opening in Toledo on the 18th. It notes aims to secure representation for suffrage advocates at the forthcoming Constitutional Convention and mentions a Poland Mobilier reading scene in the House with Ames and Brooks, drawing moral reflection.
The Poland committee argues Congress erred in lifting the government lien on the Union Pacific road. It calls for repealing the charter, resuming lands, and seizing the railroad to protect taxpayers. It urges stock redemptions only from third parties before 1873 and condemns fraud and corruption in the deal.
Chicago Common Council delays in confirming Mayor's police and fire appointments hinder payments for departments. Comptroller seeks a loan of funds from Underwriters to buy supplies. A special meeting is expected to confirm nominations this week.
In Champaign Feb 19 John Owens conductor of passenger train No 2 on the Illinois Central railroad was arrested at Tolona on a warrant for assault and battery for forcing a man off the train at Savern Station for refusing to pay full fare. The center bail and will appear for trial at Tolona. The train was delayed about five minutes. A westbound Toledo railway encounter with about a dozen legal fare men bound for Sodoras ended with revolvers drawn and the train seized reaching Sodoras 414 miles away. The legal fare dispute spreads attention nationwide.
A series of brief items from a local court and police roundup: James Gibner placed on special duty by Judge Straub. Thomas Maher jailed ten days in the Workhouse after a drunken disturbance at the C M A R depot. Sweeney seeks to clear Rat Row by relocating residents to the Station-house and then to the Workhouse. Ira Wood to train five of Pickett’s stars. rye distillers the Snyders and Siders in trouble. Several family-abuse cases before Judge Straub result in three months hard labor. Death by suicide reported in Reading. Herman Ficker, a 50-year-old tailor, killed by hanging after a domestic dispute. coroner to hold inquest. wife and three sons affected.
The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiff in a suit by Jacob T. Martz assignee of H. P. McDowell bankrupt against Charles P. Young and others. The action seeks recovery of assets alleged transferred in violation of the bankruptcy law.
A colored serving woman at Diogenes Pickett’s establishment used kerosene in breakfast preparation yesterday morning and plans to use flour as a facial cosmetic for several days. She narrowly avoided harming relatives with an implied danger.
A column lists numerous defendants with fines or penalties including three dollar sums, ten days to hard labor, months of imprisonment, dismissals, and continuances for offenses such as abuse of family vagrancy assault and battery carrying concealed weapons common thief petit larceny and other charges. Names include Chbas Moore Paul Kaps George Welling Lizzie Leonard James Dunn Mary Kelly and many others.
Mr. Chas E Smith son of Richard Smith of the Gazette will wed Miss Sophia B White of Clifton this afternoon. Edward H Huntington son of a China merchant will marry Miss May daughter of Judge Caldwell this evening at St Pauls Episcopal church conducted by Rt Rev J C Talbott of Indiana.
John Kain was brought before Judge Straub on charges of abusing his wife. The wife testified with dramatic and unclear statements, mentioning age gaps and past separations. Kain was sent to the Home of the Friendless at Camp Washington.
Multiple 19th century real estate deeds and mortgage records detailed by the sheriff. Listings include parcels on Espanola street Garrison street Barrsville Church streets and more with prices ranging from small lots to thousands of dollars and several leaseholds in Anderson and Miami townships. References to numerous grantees grantors and family names appear throughout the ledger-like notice.
The report shows mixed demand and price trends across commodities and meats. Flour and corn markets are steady with modest inquiry from local mills. pork, bacon, and beef prices firm or advancing slightly, while rye and barley remain weak or easy to buy. Commodity receipts and hog product exports are noted for New York, with figures indicating overall activity and value.
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