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Newspaper
The Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1875
Page
3
Scattered items report political inaugurations in New Jersey Albany and Nebraska, a boiler explosion in Worcester Untidy OCR notes governors elections and court appearances. Reports mention Van Brantlin governance and a Beecher Titton Track court scene with clerical figures and spectators.
Congressional notes reveal debate on appropriations for the Association for the Relief of the Landless Colored Women and Children. Members discuss eligibility, committee referrals, and procedures, with references to related land tax and revenue measures and a request for expedited debate.
The Board of Coumethiens discussed the ordinance supplementing an earlier street protection measure dated November 14, 1855. They authorized advertising proposals for street lighting and for gas lamps, and approved duties for the fire department and public works on Clifton avenue. Several ordinances were read for first time to establish street grades and widen or improve streets and avenues including Brown, Burnel, Chariton, Free, Teragl, Marshall, Price, Ravine, Charlotte, Euene, Front, Lon worth, Fentlebton, Third, and Woodward streets.
A House Committee report on the Vicksburg outrages notes limited fatalities with two colored and two white men killed. It cites widespread business gloom from alleged exactions, and that reports were greatly exaggerated. The piece also mentions local railway pipe installations and a court case involving Laird Micwart, Fuyny, and Joseph Murphy accused of stealing pistols, held for grand jury action.
Reports from Newport and surrounding areas note a death in Covington and various city items. The records cover court actions, fines, public works orders, and local society meetings, with mentions of hospitals, coal deliveries, waterworks, and police cases.
A disturbance at Lincoln Park led George Campbell and L. Spodgrass Jr to court. Prosecutor Campbell urged police oversight. Judge Mar chant dismissed the case for lack of convincing evidence and cautioned the parties against public attention.
Readable fragments show police court entries with names such as Jones, John Whasty, Sami, John Soul, and Henry Mesberg. Mentions include larceny, vagrancy, running ex, and fines or costs listed with dollar amounts. Several lines are garbled. the overall record reads as a chaotic docket of cases and remands.
A chaotic market review notes flour, wheat, and sugar prices with scattered trades and weak demand. It cites London and Cincinnati reports, mentions Egyptians and antiquities briefly, and lists widespread price ranges and market activity across commodities, oils, and fuels.
Certification records the Fire and Marine Insurance Company of Sta te of Ghiaslo. Official acts verify renewal of fire insurance licenses, assets, premiums, and expenditures for the fiscal year ending year. Includes details on agent fees, aggregate assets, and revenues, with signatures of the superintendent and secretary. Also contains public sale and miscellaneous classified notices for furniture and vehicles from local businesses.
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