Northern Pacific Railroad Work to Begin in Spring
Protection from the Indians requested as the Modec Peace Commission and the Texas Frontier Investigation are mentioned. Washington's Birthday observed in New York with ceremonies and events noted.
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Newspaper
The Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1873
Page
1
Pomeroy and Allies Face Senate Bribery Claims in Washington
The Pomeroy Committee opened sessions in Washington with witnesses J. C. Richardson and Senator Matheny to be examined. Horton cited testimony suggesting bribery involving Pomeroy’s friends and possible links to Bond and Bacon. Letters from Leavenworth and Atchison were discussed as potential proof, with more witnesses to be summoned. The Senate Mobilier Committee continued its work, aiming to report by mid next week, while Poland's Committee prepared to present its findings on the Sioux City line and related credit cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pomeroy Committee
Horton
J. C. Richardson
Matheny
Mr. Simpson
Pomeroy
Bond
Bacon
Leavenworth
John C. Murphy
Compar
York
Ben. Simpson
Senator Pomeroy
Credit Mobilier
Poland
Enate
John Bailey
Harlow
Durant
Union Pacific Railroad Company
House
J. Stevenson
Sioux City
Iowa Falls
Mexico
Texas
Mexican Commission
Rio Grande
United States
President shelves Southern trip amid Cabinet talks
The cabinet met with full attendance and disposed of routine business. They decided to close all government departments at noon in memory of Geo Washington and to abandon the planned Southern trip due to heavy post Congress work and unstable conditions in Louisiana and Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo Washington
Washington
Tri South
Louisiana
Alabama
Washington's Birthday Observed With Parades and Veterans
New York City marks Washington's Birthday with parades in Park Place and Washington Square led by the United American Mechanics and the American Protestant Association. The Sixth Regiment hosts a veterans reception and flag-raising in Central Park. Rosenzweig faces murder charges. Vanderbilt denies Western Union corner rumors. in Brooklyn a man assaults his stepmother, who may die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Trinity Church
Park Place
Ashington Square
Order of
United American Mechanics
New York
American Protestant Association
Washington Square
Sixth
Central Park
California dispatch on Burns extradition reaches San Francisco
The Sheriff of Yates county Kentucky arrived with a requisition for James Burns, the alleged defaulter, and will take him home. Burns has been jailed here for weeks. Also reports on Modoc Peace Commissioners at Fairchilds rancho seeking talks with Capt Jack to force surrender and trials, plus munitions shipped from Benicia arsenal and a fatal shooting in the city. The steamer Nevada from Australia and New Zealand was telegraphed outside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosenzweig
Recorder Hackett
Western Union
Commodore Vanderbilt
San Francisco
Yates County
Kentucky
James Burns
Burns
MODOC
Yreka Lastiig
Meecham
Oeate
Case
General Canby
Fairchild
Robt
Whettle
Matilda
Jack
Baal
Air Authority
Wm. Richie
Albert Dunlap
Nevada
Australia
New Zealand
Ohio House Passes Bills on Ditches Homestead and Railroads
In Columbus Feb 21 the House approved a Senate bill requiring ditch beneficiaries to pay to keep it open and a bill allowing heads of families to hold real estate exempt from execution if no homestead. A railroad law amendment failed 49 to 38 after reconsideration and was set as a special order for Wednesday. The Senate did little and adjourned until Monday for Wim's birthday observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Senate Debates Tariff, Postage, and Railroads in Day’s Session
Senate debates focus on the two per cent bill and a postal appropriation. Amendments require mail receptacles and a special agent against immoral mail matter, with railroads seeking higher compensation. Ongoing opposition argues railroads dictate policy, while other measures pass, including a bridge bill for St. Louis and a cannon donation for a statue. Evening session features Banks on Cuba and Spain, with calls for reform and race issues shaping policy outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Robertson
8. C
South Caro
United States
Woule
Stewart
Nev
Windom
Minn
Committee On Public Lands
European American Land Emigration Company
Harlan
Iowa
Committee On
House
Oklahoma
Anthony
R. I
Itaside
Morton
Ind
Frelinghuysen
N. J
Utah
Yeas
Mays
Edmunds
Thurman
Postmaster General
Sherman
Cole
Morrill
Sawyer
8. C.R
Adams Express Company
Casserly
Ot Cal
Corbett
Oregon
J. Buckingham
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
St. Louis River
Holman
Mississippi
St. Louis
Hawley
Philip Kearney
Religious Doubt
Poem by H Lizzi Simmons explores doubt and spiritual longing asking for divine guidance to triumph over darkness. The speaker seeks the light, heaven, and faith to rise from midnight despair to eternal delight.
Legal notices and civil suits unfold in local court
George W Bowler sues George Dick and J L Keck and Brother with City over a steam wagon scaring his horse and causing damage during a horse disease surge. Cases include replevin actions for wagon whisky and horse and wagon, with various verdicts and one cent damages. Court sessions feature judge rulings and defense counsel, plus a review of a performance critique amid social commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Bowler
George Dick
J. L. Keck
J. L. Keck & Brother
A.J. Prudent
A. H. Kroeger
Jacob Wagner
Avery
George Schwab
H. Grotenkemper
John Fuchloy
T. W. Hefferman
Vast Religious Facts and Figures Across Regions
A survey of religious demographics and activities across the United States and Europe notes large church populations, substantial wealth, and widespread mission work. It cites Trinity Church New York incomes, Jewish press plans in London, and Catholic provinces in British America, alongside church counts, schools, and missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kipp
California
Odessa
Trinity M. E. Church
Indianapolis
University of Gottingen
Lutheran Church
United States
Edwin Coan
Church of the Redeemer
Cairo
Ill
St. Louis
Nuremberg
Hartford
Gallagher
Trinity Church
New York
London
Eng
Frederick Marsh
Congregational Church
Winchester Center
Pennsylvania Conference of the
United Brethren In Christ
Shippensburg
Weaver
Baltimore
Dickinson
Muscatine
Iowa
Mackwood
Church of the United Brethren
C. G. Baylor
A. M. Association
Pilgrim Church
Cambridgeport
Mass
Moncure D. Conway
France
British America
North America
John Sayres
Pennsylvania Senate
Grand Army of the Republic
Orpbhans
British and Foreign Bible Society
United Brethren Church
Methodist Church
Will of Daniel Paris Probated. Amanda C Paris Executrix
The will was admitted to probate. Amanda C Paris appointed executrix. Testator leaves 1000 for purchasing the fee of a tract at Fifth and Mill streets 64 by 186 feet held on perpetual lease at six percent rent. Personal estate 1500. realty valued at 50000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Paris
Amanda C. Paris
Fifth and Mill Streets
Hamilton News Briefs Reflect Cold Spell and Local Tales
The Hamilton column notes a sharp temperature drop after pleasant days. A grocer on Third and Ross reported a robbery of his money drawer by a delinquent. A recent masquerade ball prompted mischief with a Front street residence door whitewashed. Dr. Larue plans to stay six months and expand his practice. Spring goods movement hints at house cleaning. M E Church services draw many new adherents. The City Council set the city marshal’s salary at 600 per year and vows efficient service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third
Ross
Front Street
Larue
Hamilton
M. E. Church
Amusements at Robinsons Opera House Last Night
Report on a full house and the News boys presenting Lydia Thompson with a silver wreath. The Boucicaults and cast close engagement with Kerry and Colleen born. Lottie Thompson to star next week in One Wife. Includes a 1809 critique excerpt on Edmund Kean from the Stanfordshire Advertiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Thompson
Robinson’s Opera House
Miss Thompson
News Boys
Robin Hood
Matt
Lingham
Boucicaults
Kerry
Colleen
Miles Na Cappalleen
Boucicault
Miss Robertson
Barry
Danny Mann
Feeny
America
Batson
Macauly
Lottie Thompson
Edmund Kean
London
Litchfield
Staffordshire Advertiser
Democrats Nominate City Officers at Newport Convention
At Newport Courthouse Democrats held a convention night to nominate candidates for Presi dent School Board Marketmaster and council seats. Nominations included O W in First ward Cone N Air in Second ward Ain in Third ward T P Bodkin in Fourth ward James M Boyd in Fifth ward and Jno Glasgow Assessor H Fisher School Trustee. The waterworks bond bill of 200000 passed both houses and awaits the Governor. Four lads aged five to twelve were fined five dollars each for petty pilfering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market-master
First Ward
O. W
Cone. N. Air
Ain
T. P. Bodkin
Jno
Glasgow
H. Fisher
James M. Boyd
Newport
Circleville Selects Candidates Amid Mixed Election Mood
Circleville moves toward a municipal election as Liberal Democrat and Independent factions seek representation. Candidates named include Palmer Lowe C C Neibling and George R Miller with others suggested by supporters. A fishing law enforcement effort and a push for a public library progress via active committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tednaan Society
Herald
Ludge Joseph Older
Grisweld
A. L. Perrill
E. Niles
Edward
John A. Lutz
Smart
Johné J. Alkire
BE. Z. Hays
Nathan Perrill
Pee
Palmer Lowe
Common Pleas Court
C. C. Neibling
George R. Miller
Oriental Dancing Club Hosts Masquerade Ball Night
The Oriental Dancing Club held a masquerade ball at Welting's Hall for the Ladies Society of Trinity Church. A matinee of the tableaux is planned at Oddfellows' Hall with Rev. McChadwick likely to return as pastor of the M E Church. Some arrests were discharged after an examining trial. Ninth Ward residents offer a corner lot for a government office erection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oriental Dancing Club
Welting’s Hall
Ladies Society of Trinity Church
Oddfellows’ Hall
McChadwick
M. BE
Lexington
Good Intent Lodge
St. Nicholas
Cincinnati
Crockett
James
Allen Rich
Uires Tebbs
Perrin
Complimentary Concert for Miss Julia Rive at Brook's Hall
A free concert will be held at Brook's Hall next Monday evening for Miss Julia Rive prior to her Europe departure. Miss Julia Good and several Cincinnati favorites will also perform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Rive
Brook’s Hall
Julia Good
Cincinnati
Miss Rive
Europe
Landscape painter Godfrey Frankenstein gravely ill in Springfield
Friends learn that well known landscape painter Godfrey Frankenstein formerly of this city is seriously ill at his home in Springfield Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godfrey Mr. Frankenstein
Springfield
Ohio
Gospel in the Theater at Robinson's Opera House
With the National Theater closed, John E. Morris and H. H. Shipley move services to Robinson's Opera House. They will conduct religious services Sunday afternoons at 3 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Theater
John E. Morris
H. H. Shipley
Robinson’s New Opera House
Railroad Collision at Lawrenceburg Delays Two Roads
Early morning crash at the crossing of the I C L and O M railways in Lawrenceburg involved an East freight train and a rival O M train. The impact caused major damage and serious delays on both lines, drawing sharp blame toward the O M engineer for recklessness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrenceburg
Death of Joseph E. Egly City Lawyer in Hamilton County
Joseph E. Egly, a noted Hamilton County attorney and former Democratic legislator, died of typhoid fever at his brother’s Main Street residence. Born January 19, 1828 in St Gallen Switzerland, he arrived in 1845 and was admitted to the bar in 1851. He served two terms in the state legislature and sat on the Hills School Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph BE. Egly
Joseph E. Egly
Hamilton County
Main St
Court
Egly
St. Gallen
Switzerland
America
Hills
Also Mentioned on This Page
Phe
Northern Pacific Railroad
Modec Peace Commission
Texas Frontier Investigation
Boston
Philadelphia
Treasury
Northern Pacific
Secretary of War
Missouri River
Yellowstone
Post
Ellis
Gen. Sheridan
M. Sherman
Indi
Jn Imter
S. Es
New York City
Brooklyn
John McGlynn
Mary McGlynn
John
Iliaries
Benicia
Gillem
Legislature
Columbus
Wim
Congressional
Xlil Congress
Mr. Banks
Cuba
Republic of Spain
Prince Alfonso
Spain
Congress
Banks
Carazen Cop
H. Lizzi Simmons
Everanore
LAW Report
Common Pleas
Superior Court
Dennis McCarthy
Folz & Sons
M. H. Tilden
Smith & Stephens
Long & Cramer
New York Sun
Sardy
Caldwell
Sam
Burntcork
Johnny Allen
Emerson
Religious Intelligence
Probate Court
Circleville
Covington
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