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Newspaper
The Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1873
Page
2
The Evening Star and Weekly Star announce subscription and advertising details. Daily price one dollar per year with home delivery options in Cincinnati, specimen copies free, and carrier mail service. Subscribers must provide real name and address with submissions. Advertising rates listed per line per edition.
The piece surveys a mix of stock chatter and political intrigue. It notes high newspaper circulations in Ohio, million-dollar bond sales by Jay Cooke, capital relocation talk to Louisville, Detroit rail tensions, a $10 million Erie loan in London, and questions about Joy and Harlan in Indian land deals. It also references naval asset auctions, bribery claims, isothermal line myths, and legislative session lengths. Overall tone reflects contentious finance and governance debates of the era.
The article lists river appropriation items for western waters including the St Anthony and Des Moines rivers with amounts and sources. It also critiques a pension request for Rosset Woop daughter of General Rarer noting past claims and personal circumstances amid broader discussions.
The Maine Legislature approves woman suffrage by 64 to 4 as debates on bribery and impeachment unfold in Congress. A South Bend citizen recalls Nesbitt's 1808 tale of donations to Indiana campaigns amid Mobilier whispers and political strife. Brooks collapses during ascent to the House. The article critiques expulsion chances and cites Dodds maiden speech. Northern Pacific facing heavy debt and possible sale.
The House introduced a bill to raise the Governor's salary from 4000 to 7000 dollars. It also passed Brinsmade's bill to incorporate Saving and Loan Associations requiring stockholders to invest at least half their shares and deposits to be drawn only in the depositor's name.
A broad, era spanning piece profiles the Sherman family's rise in politics and wealth from Senator Sherman to General Sherman and Charley Sherman. It warns Logan and Sheridan against the temptations of a golden yoke amid the Mobilier panic and public corruption anxieties.
A Duluth letter to the Commercial alleges Vice President Colfax aidedJay Cooke & Co. to woo Dutch capitalists into NP stock. Amsterdam bankers were dispatched to inspect the line and gauge future value as Colfax allegedly inspected Duluth plots and claimed funds were lacking. The piece cautions against assuming full guilt to Jay Cooke's influence.
Jacksonvill e reports two men David Monahan a St. Louis cooper and B D Eckert found dead near Beardstown from freezing. Monahan reportedly insane and Eckert survived ice exposure before dying on the surface. Also, the Rock River Hotel at Prophetstown burned destroying the structure with $4000 loss and $1000 insurance.
An elderly prankster, Mr John Barnes, tickled policeman Brewer in the ribs yesterday. Brewer arrested Barnes for the offense and he received thirty days in the Work-house this morning.
Dockets show multiple defendants with varied outcomes. several defendants were dismissed leaving entries of fines and costs, with some sentences ranging from a few days to months for charges including malicious destruction of property and vagrancy. Continuous entries include holds to answer for cutting with intent to kill and petit larceny cases.
Rev Henry Ward Beecher traveling on the Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus and Indianapolis line was two and a half hours late from Cleveland. He carries a special car and will reach the city about eight thirty or nine. An agent reported $1400 in reserved seats already sold and the train was due at 5 30.
Judge Swing ruled for Alfred Murch assignee in Acheson & Bryant v Schonen field et al. A Josiah B French v Harmar Town judgment for 1085 568 dollars with 1 085 568. The Veet assignee case awaiting jury verdict after bankruptcy filing. Bancroft v Andes Insurance petition dismissed then revived for trial March 20. Twenty eight mariners win 2 dollars each against steamboat Kittie Hegler before Commissioner Halliday.
A series of real estate transfers lists Ellen Kusgaerd leasing property at Third and Park for six and a half years to Wm Laan. numerous lot sales in Campbell's subdivision Camp Dennison. Spring Grove Cemetery transfer to Elizabeth King. Isaac Bates to C B Montgomery. Montgomery to Adelaide Bates. several farm and street parcels in Springfield and Hartwell areas with prices ranging from 350 to 5200 dollars. leases for 3 years on Twelfth and Bremer streets and other properties. and various undivided or fractional lot transfers in Home City and adjacent townships.
The afternoon market shows guarded demand with mixed results across staples. Wheat, corn, oats and rye demand wavered. cotton and bacon weaker to steady. flour and lard held firm with receipts light and prices steady or higher for some items.
London prices show consols and wheat with varied quotes amid dull trading. Chicago and New York reports cite heavy hog receipts, lower pork and stable wheat with ongoing transport delays affecting packers and markets.
An advertisement lists cures for bunions, ringworm, salt rheum, skin diseases, sores, and venereal ulcers. Sold by Holloway & Co at 78 Maiden Lane New York and by druggists nationwide in jars at various prices.
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