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Newspaper
The Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1873
Page
2
The article surveys political corruption rumors surrounding the Credit Mobilier fraud, mentions Senator Patterson, the U P stock dealings, and calls for a full investigation. It notes a large emigration from England to Brazil for farm labor, and comments on steam heating, oysters monopoly talks, and Maine skunk fur fashions.
The passage describes open pressure for an end to secret testimony in the Credit Mobilier scandal, with Ames accused of treacherous memory and inconsistent accounts about payments and dividends. It notes Blaine clearing himself while other witnesses falter, leaving the inquiry and public reaction in a tense state.
Dayton's city council met with most members present. Higby Vansant named jailor. various bills approved or tabled including taxes, legal services, and election oversight. Plans for Dayton avenue Terrace avenue and Third street improvements adopted, sewer bond set at 700.24 dollars. charter amendments to raise bonded debt to 75 000 and ward reforms approved. The clerk to advertise sealed proposals for next reg meeting.
A Little Rock dispatch notes Dorsey stock advancing on rumors Governor Baxter favors Dorsey. Democrats in the Legislature may back reform promises in his inaugural, boosting Dorsey’s cross-state chances. Other items include local arrests, accidents, and civic notes from Cincinnati.
In a police court before Judge Straub the docket includes Upton Selrand Fr John Dugan and Mike Allen each for three months. Charles Hazelot John Fritz with fines of three dollars. miscellaneous cases including James Flagherty assault and battery continued Luke Logan vagrancy thirty days Lewis Seelen assault and battery continued Theo Beelen assault and battery continued Frank Steve assault and battery continued Herman Midendorf cruelty to animals thirty days.
The case of Pat Murpy, a second hand dealer, featured testimony about two railroad passes given to a Newport Barracks sergeant. Barry retrieved the passes fromMurphy, who then drew an unloaded pistol and forced Barry to destroy them. Murphy was fined for threatening violence, while a petit larceny charge against Murphy was rejected on legal grounds. Campbell criticized Sergeant Russell for selling a gift and noted he would face court martial.
A series of real estate transfers listed by sheriff and dockets includes R. R. Thomas to L. B. Thomas for a Main street lot, Eliza J. Blunt to Hines Strobridge for 1 24 acres at Auburn street and Albion Pl a, and Elizabeth Matthews acquiring lotias from T. Cook. other parcels include Wayne street and Koebel street tracts, plus leases with Cincinnati Ice Company and various small parcels in Colerain and Madisonville areas. Minor sums noted include 25 000 and 18 400 with several entries listed for one dollar and token payments.
Market notes across grains meats and hogs show limited demand and mixed prices. No. 1 wheat sold around 170 dollars with No. 2 holding. barley firm while oats and rye show steady to weak demand. hog receipts near four hundred eighty with prices near 12.50. green meat and lard prices easing. flour and corn prices listed with varying cash bids.
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