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Newspaper
The Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1873
Page
2
A digest of financial and disaster notes reports Boston's wealth rising to 682 million in 1872 with real estate doubling, while fires hit Chicago Portland Hamburg and Boston losses totalling hundreds of millions. Political implications include claims about Simon Cameron and Caldwell bribery testimonies.
The article discusses Louisiana Senators joining a revolutionary movement and assigns rewards for their roles. It critiques Morrill’s land grant policy and supports agricultural colleges while questioning labor relations and moral progress. It then reports on the State Reform Farm School near Lancaster Ohio, noting 1623 admissions since opening, 364 residents at year end, and detailed cost per pupil and resource use in 1872.
The Common Council defeated the repeal effort on the Sunday closing ordinance by a 20 to 18 vote. Temperance supporters hailed the result as a major victory for the reform cause. The debate focused on closing hours and enforcement in UnicaGo.
Springfield report notes Lieutenant Governor Dougherty fainted from vertigo while leaving the Senate chair. Dr Hening found paralysis signs but the patient improved by night. He is over seventy and prospects for recovery are cheerful.
In Judge Straub court Connaly one month Mor ris one month Brant House of Refuge, one month Bledget one month Brant. Jones two months O Meara assault six months and 150, Ellen Robinson discharged, Jenny Brewer grand larceny continued, Mor ris etc. Multiple petty larceny and property destruction fines and terms listed.
Mrs Mary Conley died January 13 at her son in law Christian Hetzlers Madeira at age 93. Born in Ohio she lived in this county three quarters of a century witnessing growth from wilderness to city life. She walked until last May when injuries confined her, and she died after a long illness respected by all. She lived to see five generations of descendants. United States Court Josiah B French sues Harmar for 1000 dollars with 7 percent interest from July 1 1872 over a railroad bond. Forfeiture of property in US v 950 lbs tobacco etc. Morie Reid machinery not forfeited. Demurrer to petition Vogeler assignee in bankruptcy of Christian Sicker argued before Judge Swing.
Jennie Breener faced Police Court on petit larceny charges after being accused by the Harwood family of stealing hats muffs and dresses from their 477 West Seventh Street home during an absence. She pleaded guilty and was remanded for sentencing. Tom O Meara, alleged serial offender, was jailed six months and fined 150 for assault after attacking his father with a butcher knife.
Real estate transfers record moves in Monpay and nearby areas. W H Stewart and wife sell undivided fractions of a lot on Eighth Street to Daniel Cash. Executors swap parcels on Koebel Street and Harrison Avenue for $1 and other property. Moritz Weihe acquires a Cook Adams corner lot. Lucy Pottenger sells acres in Section are Township to John Murphy. Becker transfers to J Granss. Lt Michael Hank and sheriff sell Oliver's addition lot to Balthaser Schneider. Lous Vester sells half leasehold on Clay and Liberty to Nicholas Heise. Sedam and wife sell on Sedam Avenue to C W Horne. Henry Kemler and wife sell on Harrison Pike to C M Adams.
Report covers stock movements through 1:00 PM with prices and changes noted for the securities traded. Market activity shows sector shifts and notable price moves among leading issues.
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