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Newspaper
The Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1873
Page
3
A reflective poem by Laura de Wood explores a aging man gazing toward a remembered homeland. He sits beneath a sunny sky recalling childhood plays as time vanishes, his frail steps tracing a final voyage. The speaker notes his long-wandered dreams remain beyond reach as he looks toward an unknown shore.
In a dramatic tale, Olive orchestrates a rapid transfer of multiple parcels, bank and insurance stock through a single deed to Mr. Canning, then secures a power of attorney to confess judgment. The judges debate wealth, entitlement, and reform as a crowd witnesses a Christmas morning rescue of seven million.
In a tense scene Olive confronts Mr Cofning and others over past wealth and present demands. She orders two friends to leave and appoints power of attorney to Mr O Brien to manage estate matters while planning to depart for New York with her allies. The dialogue reveals social constraints and education themes through Olive’s narration and a pivotal courtroom tone.
Crowds gathered as a balloon ascent and displays attracted thousands. A windstorm and rain cut the event short while gambling, drinking, and shows persisted despite board forbidding liquor sales and betting. Committees face public censure for lax enforcement.
Amusements note strong matinee and evening crowds as Tony Pastors returns for a two week engagement. The schedule includes Josh Hare and Irwin acts with plans for additional performances next week.
Atkinson Mullén and an unclear name are mentioned among three men. a June report from the Council Records shows 19 arrests, $104 in fines assessed in the Mayor's Court, $25 collected by the Mayor, and $2 collected by the Marshal.
Fragmentary report indicates Mrs. Ward wife of W. Ward was arrested yesterday accused as an accomplice in a shooting involving Jones. She appeared before the Commissioner for proceedings.
Wm Haseard of 2435 Bridge Street was struck by lightning today on the St Charles Rock Road while driving a team. He was thrown from his seat and died as the team perished. Wagon parts scattered. body injuries described. incident reported in Illinois.
In Geneseo a farmer named U ithag while cutting rye six miles southeast of first place ran over his three and a half year old son. The child lost both arms and sustained other injuries and died. Also a German resident of Brown's Grove named Geo Beis was found dead in his bed this morning.
A severely bruised youngster named William Delur was found today with injuries described as serious but not life threatening. Authorities investigate the event and seek witnesses as the boy begins recovery.
An afternoon alarm from box 79 reported a small fire in a back room of a drug store at Spring and Abegail streets. It was put out without fire department aid, with losses listed at 160 dollars. A lit cigar clump ignited an awning at the Auditor's office window in the Court House, burning the sash slightly.
The Water works Board met this afternoon and after a lengthy debate approved a resolution to abolish the Water works Collector office and adopt the Cincinnati Gas works method. It provides ten days to pay after water rent bills are delivered and offers a three percent discount for prompt payment. Mrs Reinsein nominated Thomas Bi Snellbaker for Secretary of the Board.
A July 4 Springfield Missouri storm wrecked a woolen mill owned by M K Smith and damaged a storehouse and lumber yard. Ey Krafts and others suffered loss as buildings were blown from foundations. Otterville July 3 saw a tornado unroof several buildings and topple a new Methodist Church. No deaths reported though property losses run to thousands.
A garbled OCR snippet references New York and mentions individuals and events but lacks clear facts or structure. No coherent names, dates, or actions emerge to form a definite news item or summary.
A decree from the Court of Common Pleas altering the newspaper name to Cincinnati Times was filed with the Recorder today. The action appears in the Cincinnati Times and Chronicle notice.
Johnny Joyce claims he never spent and praises the lively scene as police vouchers are distributed today in a scene compared to jerking beer at a Turner Festival.
Petition from Mayor John Ston’s constituents calls for tighter rules on mace use after years of what they call rough handling. The move aims to curb ungloved actions by officials in charge of ceremonial duties.
Washington Stamm Nd 184 N O R M filed its certificate of incorporation with the Recorder this afternoon. Chas Beuzer is Treasurer, Adam Renner Philip Schoeneberger and Henry Decker are Trustees, and Wm Kinner is Clerk.
Henry Artzheimer was arrested today at the instance of John Iglebrink on charges of obtaining a hat by false pretenses. The hat was worth unspecified, but attorneys’ fees totaling about $6.50 were realized by the Requires True office before the matter was comprehended.
Houden and Bradley connect five story brick foundry on hota street between Carr and Harriet. John J Meehan plans a two story frame house at Fifth and Kilgour. H R Hayward seeks an eves brick house on the west of Third on Hamilton road in the 25th Ward.
Thomas Cassidy, claiming past work at Strang’s over the Rhine, visited the establishment last night and attempted a fight with Strang. He was arrested for disorderly conduct. fined five dollars and costs, which were later remitted.
A controversial incident on Main Street involves a Metropolitan officer in pursuit of a dirty gang youth. The officer chased the youth who, to avoid soiling his gloves, paused to remove them before slipping into a blind alley.
A crime report describes an attempted burglary at a liquor establishment. Witnesses observed men loading eight labeled spirits into shelves but theft was not actively restrained as they likely faced compensation via public disdain for stealing drinks.
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