13 Jan 1873
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Newspaper
The Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1873
Page
1
The Austrian Court announces mourning for the late ex Emperor Napoleon. Bonapartist generals in the French army are authorized by President Thiers to attend Napoleon's funeral at Chiselhurst on Wednesday.
Subscriptions have been opened in Italy to erect a monument to the memory of Napoleon III. The project has received cordial approval from the public as the memory of his support for Italian unification remains strong. Citizens have contributed substantial sums to the memorial fund.
During a session of the Italian Chamber of Deputies Signor Langa the Minister of the Interior announced the death of Napoleon with the government saying it learned of his passing with deep regret Napoleon aided Italy's unity and his eulogistic remarks were greeted with warm applause by the chamber.
London reports in diplomatic and political circles that General Schouloff aims to seal a dynastic marriage between a Russian princess and an English prince. Names are kept secret, but the alliance is said to ease tensions over the Eastern Question and shift Anglo Russian relations.
Washington reports from Mexico City indicate President Lerdo will call an extra session to ratify a treaty to extend the joint United States and Mexican Claims Commission term. If ratified by February, the treaty may reach the US Senate soon. without ratification, existing decisions will be settled under the original terms.
State Department reports Spain’s favorable stance toward abolishing slavery in Cuba, aiding U.S. efforts. Senate to probe John J. Patterson’s election amid bribery claims by a colored South Carolina legislator. Texas frontier outrages investigated. Louisiana affair documents to Congress. Credit Mobilier suits loom as Ames faces scrutiny and officers' fatalities noted. Delivery theft at Sing Sing. Woodhull case resumes. coal market outlook cautious.
In a New York interview Dr Durant ex-president of Union Pacific suggested names like William Dodge Hooper and others may surface in the Credit Mobilier investigation. He said Dodge and Grant were on intimate terms and that Durant looked after Grant. Durant and Crane were summoned to Washington to testify before the Mobilier Committee as Charles H. Neilson and C. K. Garrison also received summons.
In the House Committee of the Whole an amendment by J. Smith of New York to bar payments of Court of Claims judgments for cotton seized before June 1865 was rejected amid debates on loyalty rulings and government trusteeship. The session adjourned at 4 20 with discussion on Pacific railroad bond issues postponed and Civil Service Advisory Board plans announced with George William Curtis to lead in Washington later this month.
Telegraphic Enterprise reports the ex-Emperor Napoleon's death was received in San Francisco by the Atlantic and Pacific telegraph company wives from the American Press Association. The bulletin caused excitement when placed at the Chronicle office. The AP dispute is noted as lingering while the APA and Atlantic and Pacific wires challenge AP dominance in the region.
JusUQUE January 13 reports the woman Stickney and her daughter Almira confessed to shooting school teacher Wright at Cedar City. They planned to kill Wright to prevent marriage to Almira, aiming for noon but acted at recess. Richard George also confessed his aim to remove Wright so he could marry Almira. Wright survived.
Richard Goddard an elderly Hamilton resident died by taking six ounces of laudanum Friday evening after three prior suicide attempts. A Thursday revolver attempt was thwarted when a bystander removed the gun's charges.
In Columbus the Senate passed a House bill for electing delegates to a constitutional convention to meet May. The bill allows moving the meeting to another city. Other bills include correcting county auditor errors and tax assessments, printing the 1870 census, and a Senate measure on deaf education authorizing County Treasury clothing aid for the indigent. The House adjourned after reconsidering a municipal bonds bill and postponing action until Wednesday.
Reports confirm Carlist chief Castello killed by government troops after a Valencia clash that left thirty-two rebels dead and thirty prisoners. A large crowd in Valencia urged political reforms in Porto Rico and abolition of slavery.
Letter from Trey 0 Thor describes a new four story brick building in Troy the Troy spring Wagon and spoke factory. The plant covers 50 by 100 feet with an engine room and floors for machinery carpentry painting and storage plus a blacksmith shop. The stock company will employ about twenty five workers and the project marks a significant local business addition amid severe cold weather and upcoming performances by the Fat Contributor and the New York and Western Theater.
A notable writer explains how sun actinic rays trigger seed germination and plant growth. Light hinders vitality in seeds if actinic rays are blocked, while seeds buried too deep perish. Proper seed depth is essential for crop success.
Practical advice for growing house plants in winter focuses on temperature control light air and humidity. Keep daytime under 65F nighttime under 40F provide bright light from a bay window and dust free air. Regular misting watering and pest control with soapsuds tobacco water quassia sulphur and careful repotting are recommended.
The author argues impure air causes heart disease and death. He condemns sealed hot rooms and poorly ventilated factories and underground stations. He urges effective ventilation with inward filtered air and outward currents to remove carbonic acid and noxious fumes. He applies the principle to public buildings and industries.
A gas pipe leak caused a powerful blast at the Western Union Tele office on Third Street near Vine and Walnut. The explosion tore plaster, blew floor and walls, and damaged windows across the street. Two clerks Armstrong and Bernard escaped serious injury, a 15 year old messenger boy Michael Corbett was lightly bruised and taken home. Estimated damage runs around 1 000 dollars or more.
The Fifth Avenue Theater cast at Wood's Theater appears shaped by a single mastermind. Agent Mr RE Stevens shows broad knowledge of duties and tact, proving essential to the troupe’s efficiency. The piece argues agents drive much of a performer’s success and credits Stevens as the right person in the right place.
In Covington on Russell street a painter named William Klontrup suffered severe facial and hand burns from an alcohol can explosion at his workshop Saturday. The Covington Conservatory of Music plans a grand concert tomorrow night at Oddfellows Hall. The Circuit Court sits this week in Independence. Discussions address uniforming city police and council actions. A report notes Major James S. Pare’s possible involvement with a recent air river incident near Memphis. Edward Donahue, charged with Tarny, was jailed for 15 days by the Mayor. Reverend Salin of Owen county assists meetings at Madison Street Baptist Church. Ranson re-elected school tax collector. The Covington Criminal Court docket lists numerous larceny, burglary, robbery, assault, concealed weapons, nuisance, and liquor cases."
Two ministers preached in Newport yesterday Reverend E W Sehon of Taylor Street M E Church and Reverend Mr Tachiffely at St Pauls drawing large congregations. Local business leaders met at the Court-house Saturday night to plan a Newport Savings Bank which is expected to receive support as a needed local institution.
A passenger train lies between Conover and Eidgovey Iowa almost buried by snow. Sleighs, with great exertion, reached and rescued the passengers Friday. A new semi weekly paper to be issued in Lexington Kentucky defends the City Council against disfranchising the majority. The fusion Legislature met and organized in New Orleans Friday.
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