27 Jan 1873
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Newspaper
The Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1873
Page
1
The article notes an upcoming trial of Marshal Bazaine set for April amid broader coverage of investigations into committees and senatorial reputations. It mentions worker sympathy for Cuba and efforts to disrupt the coal combination.
In London the Northfleet disaster remains the main topic as officials order an investigation into the collision. The likely culprit is the Spanish steamer Murillo which reportedly sank after the crash with all hands believed lost. Bodies are being sought and wreckage washes ashore near Dover. A separate report from Lisbon notes the Erie of Pernambuco burned at sea with all passengers saved and baggage lost.
ARIS Jan 27 The trial of Marshal Bazaine has been fixed for April 21. It causes much discussion in army circles as many high ranking officers will likely be called to testify before the Military Commission.
In Washington on January 27 no Senate session was held on Saturday. Reports from Rear-Admiral Jenkins describe the Asiatic Squadron’s moves as the Colorado and Lackawanna proceed toward Singapore and Bangkok with Hartford expected later. Gilmore promotes a national band, Caldwell fights expulsion with witness delays, Louisiana investigation moves quickly, Orr heads to Russia, and postage reduction faces opposition from publishers.
Hooper proposes a five year ten million per annum currency expansion with potential free banking amendments debated by the Bank and Currency Committee where he chairs. Treasury notes discuss lease interest and a February syndicate call totaling ten million. General Banks appears before the British Commission on cotton and property claims. Patterson ties to Credit Mobilier under scrutiny. Logan shown clean. The Wilson Committee hears about legal expense funds and U P Road lobbying.
The Tybee steamer, owned by Mesars Spofford, sails for San Domingo next Wednesday with provisions, dry goods, implements, lumber, and frame houses for Samana Bay Company officers. The International Workingmen's Association in New York discusses Cuban independence and offers aid. Pratt's Astral Oil Works burns at the foot of Fourteenth Street, losses about 100000 dollars. The Tribune plans a new six-story building costing around 250000. Coal dealers meet to disrupt the coal combine, proposing actions and Lehigh Valley connections to counter Reading.
A city movement seeks rural homes for working men and plans to petition the State Legislature. An appointed secretary will travel to Albany to press the proposal before the Assembly. Snow disrupts transit, delaying trains and mail. Unwholesome mutton concerns arise from diseased sheep shipped from Illinois, though officials say only one lot arrived and precautions are in place.
Boston reports from Portsmouth NH state Josye Shute cashier of the National Granite State Bank Exeter NH is a defaulter for about 125000. He left Exeter en route to Boston and has not been seen since. A 5000 bond delivery by his wife raised suspicion. deficits rose to 120000 by Friday. Shute kept private accounts clean, and bank vault deposits were left untouched.
A blaze on Division Street in Milwaukee destroyed a building housing M Sohnder dry goods Ant on Gregort butcher and Stard Huh ing billiard hall and damaged Mrs Reh horn fancy goods. The Sons of Hermann ball at Market Association Hall panicked as patrons fled the stairs and several jumped to the sidewalk with only minor injuries. Total loss estimated at 7000 dollars.
In Memphis on January 27 a dispute at George Cooper's house ten miles south led to William Hill being shot twice and stabbed multiple times after his quarrel with Cooper and John Backman. Hill died Saturday night. Backman, who had just wed Cooper's sister, fled with others still missing.
Chicago January 25 stockholders of the Great Western Telegraph Company will meet to elect officers and consider reorganizing the firm. The line network includes Chicago to Milwaukee Chicago to Omaha to Kansas City and to Springfield, aiming to end present embarrassments and restore success.
Jan 27 celebration notes Tom Paine's memory at Turner Hall. A Wednesday storm caused a farmer near To wa to die of exposure while returning home. Nearby, Jd. P. Dean reported thirty four head of steers frozen to death in the cold snap.
Two ships chartered to transport American industry and inventions to the Exposition are ready in Brooklyn harbor awaiting cargoes. The voyage is scheduled for early March.
House action includes a request to the President for information on British subjects occupation of land in San Juan Island and potential needed legislation. A separate bill from the Appropriations Committee seeks 400,000 for land purchase beyond the Boston Post Office site. Referred after Kerr’s objection. other reports and bills disposed. adjourned at 4 PM.
Petitions from Cuyahoga and Summit counties seek authorization for state work on the Pennsylvania and Ohio Canal. Zanesville seeks gunpowder storage and transport protections. Bills and measures cover insurance, library bonds for Cleveland, fisheries commissioners, and rail freight rates. Court cases include property improvements, partition, and probate actions with executors appointed and guardians named.
The county issued numerous marriage licenses including Michael O'Brien and Mary Ann Ward, W Smith and Rebecca A Morford, J Hollowell and Julia Coleman, and many others. Paul Williamson and M. L. Clerk witnessed the list as the licenses were recorded.
Superior Court Judge Yaple resolves two cases Diana Wells v The Cincinnati Type Foundery and Charles Wells Horace Wells et al v The Cincinnati Type Foundery. The heirs must account for dividends and Diana Wells must return $1650 plus related allocations to the Type Foundery. The decision apportions shares and financial liabilities among the parties.
Dominick Murray opens the second week at Wood's Theater in The Gambler's Crime, an Irish character study linked to Red Pocket Book. Doffty Gooft debuts at Robinson's Opera House with Wng down Broadway. plus Yacup stars and strong company, promising sharp Irish German humor and lively scenes.
The river news reports a turning weather trend toward a thaw with pleasant conditions. The river at this location shows a steady decline to 23 feet 6 inches in the channel while Pitts reports a fall of 6 feet with heavy snow on the ground.
Newport January term of Campbell Criminal Court convened with a fair docket and no cases of absorbing interest slated for trial. The Newport streetcar fare collection plan shifted to drivers on the cars, aided by a stationed collector on the Licking Bridge to log passenger counts, yielding steady daily receipts under the new system.
An 1858 Covington session opens in Hewivet room with a stylish clerk’s desk. Major James L Foley returns home after an exhibition benefiting a local charity. Reports cover a steamship incident, prison terms, a free bridge debate, and an iron market circular. county injunctions on the Hamilton County Agricultural Society are discussed along with Dayton Short Line tickets to New York for $15.
In a Canada Poultry Association address a veteran breeder urges nine eggs per hen for hatchability and explains nest placement and moisture needs to prevent loss. A simple brooder box method is described for setting hens and rearing chicks. Separate notes mention Susan B Anthony's convention ending abruptly over admission licenses and the Schonwald mission easing tensions with Russia.
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