24 Jan 1873
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Newspaper
The Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1873
Page
1
A founder emigrant ship sinks with 320 lives lost as harsh weather floods regions. The captain faces accusations of inhuman conduct, with rewards posted for his capture. A severe snow storm blankets the country, halting travel and business nationwide.
London reports the Northfleet emigrant ship collision near port causing 320 deaths including the captain. The pursuing steamer fled, a Portuguese raft is suspected, and rewards of 200 and 100 pounds are offered for identification and discovery of the colliding vessel.
Washington reports a five per cent loan negotiation framework agreed between Bliss and Megan for the new syndicate and Cook and associates for the old syndicate. The arrangement covers remaining three hundred million in five per cent bonds with major banking houses and firms, effective immediately. The Credit Mobilier hearings note Ames and colleagues testifying on checks and alleged payments, with Patterson denying proceeds and asserting Union Pacific focus. Oliver Ames’ testimony on contracting matters on the western railroad is described as largely inconsequential.
Weather bulletin from the U S Weather Bureau Chief Signal Officer dated January 23 reports New England: falling barometer rising temperature brisk northeasterly winds and snow. Mid States: falling barometer brisque to southeasterly winds with snow. rain in the south then shifting to southeast and northerly. clearing and falling temperatures by day end. Southern States: rising barometer falling temperatures and generally clear skies. Missouri to Lake Erie: rising barometer falling temperatures light snow possible over lakes or Cape May to London and Portland. forecast extends to northern New England shores.
The city hall flags hung at half mast yesterday afternoon in memory of Hon. Wm Cassidy editor of the Albany Argus who died yesterday. Reports on coal combination progress vary with English capitalists said to be involved and prices likely to rise. Rumors about San Domingo attract financial interest as exploration teams may be formed to assess mineral resources.
Chicago dispatch cites Minnesota storm deaths and cold fatalities near Watonwan, St. James, Madelia, and Nelson. Names include Decker, Mrs Cash, Mr Duncan, Mr Potts, and others. cattle losses tallied, with guesswork on total dead and missing still unsettled.
Across Clifton Ontario Buffalo Cleveland Harrisburg Pittsburgh New York Toledo and Chatham Street sections the storm disrupted travel and frozen waters. Reports describe heavy snow wind and blocked trains while telegraph lines went down and street cars halted.
A severe snowstorm blocked Grand Street with streetcars omnibuses and market wagons for hours forcing pedestrians to walk long distances. The weather was frosty with continued snowfall and winds easing. Railroads remained blocked last night, sub urban lines halted, and hundreds of commuters stayed in hotels while streetcar service resumed in intervals as plows cleared tracks.
Chaotic House and Senate debates unfold on bankrupt repeal, bounty land bills, national currency reforms, and a proposed congressional pay raise. Subcommittee actions touch rail subsidies, land sales, and consular expenses as testimonies detail a Cameron burglary and police investigations in Cincinnati.
The Horticulturist notes last year’s topic of salting around orchards to prevent pear blight. A recent Central New York visit reports acres, funeral, and regular applications of two to three pounds per acre are now common practice.
A Western Agriculturist correspondent reports sowing oats on the last February snow yielded a crop two weeks earlier than April sowing with markedly higher yields and market timing benefits.
Mayor Davis began inquiry into alleged malfeasance by Detectives Carr and Orr in his city office. About a half dozen reporters and two to three dozen spectators attended. Orr attended with counsel Maj Blackburn. Carr’s attorney Carter Garlay appeared, though Carr was confined to his room by a lung hemorrhage. The mayor stated no direct charges were filed yet and promised a full hearing if accusations prove false or true.
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