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Newspaper
The Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1873
Page
1
News briefs report Lord Russell favoring universal education amid other items including an expedition to suppress the slave trade and Sir Bartle Frere's arrival at Zanzibar. Also noted are a proposed Modoc Indian compromise, a Credit Mobilier inquiry, a second water project, Buffalo famine, and this season’s coldest weather.
London January 30 A letter by Earl Russell published yesterday urges the Government to introduce a universal unsectarian education bill in this session. He believes it would meet public favor and likely secure a sufficient parliamentary majority to ensure its passage.
The report covers Senate style testimony on bribe allegations in the Lousakna inquiry, plus a presidential order allowing federal officers to hold state and municipal posts if duties remain intact. It includes Attorney General annual remarks, Ku Klux enforcement, Treasury eight hour ruling, and various congressional updates on pensions, finance, and public works.
Boston observers expect Scott or Vanderbilt interests to gain control of the Hoosac tunnel route amid consolidation plans by Gov. Washburne and Boston merchants. State purchase of the tunnel is seen as the only path to block New York interests. Also noted: smallpox numbers decline as hospitalizations wane and a beer prohibition amendment passes in the House. A major railroad case at the Statehouse draws dense turnout from leaders across business and rail interests.
A soldier Daniel Finnegan of Company D United States Infantry was run over and killed on the Mobile and Ohio railway near sealace on a Tuesday. The report notes a well dressed stranger seen nearby and mentions the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death.
Beverly Massachusetts January 30 Norwood and Go shoe factory burned after benzine can exploded. Several workers injured in the blaze as fire department fought flames throughout the building.
Burrao New York January 30 The city water works pump engines are broken shutting off about five million tons in the main reservoir to reserve for fire. Steam factories are closed and railroads must source water outside the city delaying trains. Cattle trains from the West halted to water stock. Daily newspapers struggle for water to print. Weather turns bitterly cold with 10 degrees below zero. No pardon issued as Governor Dix declines to commute John Gaffney’s death sentence set for February 7.
At a meeting of the Committee of Three Hundred in Philadelphia the centennial celebration fund grew by $200000, totaling over $600000 for the city. Other items report murder in the first degree, a poisoning case, and an exceptionally cold day with a 1 degree Fahrenheit low.
In Memphis on January 20 the river was packed with heavy ice. The Julia could not land and drifted to President's Island head. The Augusta sailed last night while the Thompson, Dean, Con and Mol remain. The river rose seven inches this morning and warm weather was arriving.
Stormy conditions shut down business on the wharf as the Monongahela River and Allegheny near the city are blocked by ice. Forecasters warn of continued cold and rising danger for vessels and workers.
Jacksonville January 30 The Legislature met in joint session as John J. Ingalls was nominated and elected United States Senator after a bribery scandal involving Senator Poromy, who was arrested and bailed on bribery charges. Poromy denies all charges.
The article reports a robber and defaulter named Shute pursued by Boston and Nevere detectives. A photograph was distributed and a $50,000 reward offered for his capture. Losses include $110,651.76 from a Savings Bank and over $50,000 from National Banks. TEMPERANCE, CONCORD, January 30 notes a state convention and temperance union formation.
In Washington on Jan 29 the Senate, after journal read, heard motions to study recruiting Indian scouts for ice field duties and designate three ordnance officers to find sites for a large arsenal, with a guard on heavy ordnance testing. Debates covered Post Office clerks cuts, Colorado admission, and Florida contest results. Niblack seated after Utah Montana dispute. The House adjourned after a Stewart contempt question and various procedural motions. A 1872 whale oil report appeared. a Carry sisters monument was noted in Greenwood Cemetery, tied to Horace Greeley’s subscription drive.
Citizens of Midéletews, Butler sit present a bill on water works and an act amending incorporation laws. The session discusses juror qualifications, attorney general provisions, and a charter amendment raising capital stock and director rules. The bill passed with a 54 vote tally, after amendments to align March 1 effects and capital changes.
London reports mention Russia Turkey and Denmark Sweden in ongoing disputes while the Prince of Wales and the British Ambassador prepare for Vienna Exposition opening. Spain discusses slavery abolition in Porto Rico and unrest among Tarragona artillerymen. Paris notes police actions in Montmartre and the papal stance on religious orders. A tug aids the Britannia ashore near Arran Island as it nears Glasgow.
Items note the Dominion Parliament convening on March 15, talk of a dividend on Erie preferred stock, a $7.5 million estimate for the Mississippi ship canal, Utah Mormon Gentile tensions, Philadelphia malt liquor totals, and a range of aviation and local business notes including a sheriff sale and potential railroad plans.
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