07 Jul 1873
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Newspaper
The Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1873
Page
1
A Philadelphia priest, Rev. Fat 1, reportedly fell ill while bathing yesterday. He was pulled from the water and died soon after due to epilepsy and heart disease, investigators say.
New York reports two earthquake shocks felt citywide with a strong tremor at Webster's Corner nine miles away. In Albany Green Bush an officer struck by blows died. the officer surrendered to authorities afterward.
In Menpota July 7 a marble game led to a heated quarrel between Sellers and Alexander. After insults and a beating, they met again and Alexander was shot twice by Sellers, who escaped. Sellers is an employee of the Pullman Palace Car Company.
Chaotic Chicago item reports police clerk O Connor challenged to mortal combat by enraged lover after a recent romance setback. Also a fire on the river near Wells street bridge partially destroyed the tugboat A Bitton with estimated loss of 2000 dollars. A decomposed body found in Lake near Lincoln Park unidentified. Jewelry store burglary at Cohen's No 1336 South State street nets about 2500 dollars in gems.
A Good Templars picnic on Green Lake near Dartford ended in tragedy as a storm swamped boats and capsized the yacht Hanshaw and several rowboats. Ten people drowned and others were missing or rescued in a chaotic effort that drew Oshkosh crowds to Cullen's Point. Names of victims include Jessie Olin and Jennie Russell among Dartford residents.
The victim remained partially unconscious through the night and died this morning. Her daughter Jennie, aged ten, was among the drowned. Green Lake is described as four miles wide and eight or nine miles long, romantically nestled among low hills with dark waters giving it its name. Depth varies from a few feet to 60 or 70 feet.
A chaotic 4th brings shipwrecks, drownings, fires, assaults, and accidents from Cape Grilla to Indianapolis. The Concordia ran ashore, a Green Lake sailing tragedy claimed ten lives, a loom of arson and a building fire in Springfield caused huge losses, and other misfortunes include a fatal railroad accident near Ft Wye, shootings in Youngstown, and a lynching scare upon reports of violence in Indiana and Maryland execution news.
Reports from Rome London Paris and Madrid note the Pope’s Vatican walk without attendants the Italian cabinet crisis and Marshal trial timing. Shah arrives Cherbourg as bonfires and lanterns light the harbor. Bombay dispatches indicate Hindus resisting rents and homes burning under police dispersal. Portuguese fines levy on the Murillo captain after collision near Northfleet. American anniversary celebrated at Madrid Legation with officials and foreign envoys. Juries in Vienna decide prizes as American exhibitors show work.
A disrupted OCR fragment shows a pastor, Reverend Robert Hall, addressing a cleric who sought a Mountiane after religious change. The text records sarcasm and rhetorical debate about church reform and perception, ending with an unresolved exchange.
A reader cites Eastern and Western methods of coffee preparation, arguing boiling harms aroma and health. The piece praises a two‑cylinder urn with internal filters to extract caffeine while leaving tannin behind, while noting caffeine is a mild stimulant and tannic acid may upset the stomach.
The piece argues newspapers have become pioneers in science, history, and social study. It lauds reporters as explorers and detectives advancing public welfare, uncovering abuses, and expanding knowledge. It predicts journalism will soon be the foremost secular profession.
A historical notice condemns fashion as harming women’s health and character. It contrasts the life of the washer and kitchen maid with fashionable ladies, arguing that fashion poisons moral will, physical energy, and virtuous potential, and questions the legacy of fashionable children.
A satirical note questions purported Chinese origins for Noah’s name and dwelling in Pekin. The piece mocks claims from a library search and parodies sensational theories about Noah’s ark and Pekin Mutual Company, urging adherence to Biblical Christianity.
The piece admonishes young men to avoid drinking and idleness. It notes Frank H. Walworth, convicted of second degree murder for shooting his father, was sentenced to life imprisonment, with family present in court. The tone urges sobriety, study, and caution against vice.
Local weather bulletin from Washington outlines Monday conditions for the Southern Lakes area dry and clear with light northerly winds, South Atlantic coast rains, Middle and East Atlantic clear with northerly and northwesterly winds, lower lake region warmer and partly cloudy with possible evening showers, and the Great Lakes Ohio and upper Mississippi valleys expect falling barometer, warmer temperatures, northeast and southeast winds with cloudy skies and potential local storms. Morning reports missing west of the Mississippi River.
Local items report Otto Singer looms as a favored figure and mixed feelings among Metropolitans toward Corporal Kiersted's kid glove order. A mass of brief notices covers deaths, appointments, sermons, accidents, and fires across the city, including the death of Sidney Clark at sixty eight and a fire damaging a Mt Auburn building.
Fragmentary OCR text indicates a Hebrew convention or meeting notice with a street address and time. It mentions representatives and a date likely near 9 a m but details are unclear. The readable elements specify a community assembly or gathering organized by a Hebrew group.
Fragmentary text suggests a named individual Tony Stimulated Pastor and mentions a meeting or appearance. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR, but the piece implies a notable event involving the person and associates in a local context.
A garbled notice from the Aldine Agency discusses staffing changes and forthcoming steps. It mentions Mr. Dibble and urges prompt informing of any delay in business matters. The fragmentary text references book publishers and water service, with unclear roles for Mr. Evesp and Mr. Pes.
Fragmentary notes show a Hop Hall meeting in Waynes County where advocates discuss women’s rights to representation and tax payment. A speaker claims three thousand women in the county pay taxes but lack a say in tax allocation.
Fragmentary list records deaths with ages and vague locations. Names appear unclear with ages ranging from 6 to 82, noting illnesses and short illness durations. Street references include Rittenhouse Street and other incomplete place hints.
Fragmented OCR passage references a tense encounter at a doorway with threats and a command to leave by a supervisor. It mentions a person named George W Ga and a ten ton figure asserting a stance to close a door for business, with others echoing objections. The text is unclear and contains garbled phrases.
In Aurora Maryland the town paused for Independence Day. A brass band hosted a picnic at Collins Grove across the river in Kentucky. A short clash between two groups led to torn coats, while a severe rain and wind storm at six o'clock damaged a pane shop roof and nearby trees.
The notice lists numerous couples issued licenses since the last report including A Drulman with Mellie Matz J C McEtrath with Fanny J Nold W B Benndt with Emil Wittle F Walters with Julia Tucker and many others names partly garbled. It names Adams Little Mann Mary Gis sell and more, concluding with Paul Williamson M L Clerk.
Police enforce a midnight closing order on saloons selling alcohol with a patrol reporting mixed compliance. Observers noted many doors stayed open and crowds persisted. a death and a coroner's inquest are linked to separate local incidents.
Amusements item notes Josh Hart's Theatre Comique at Wood's Theater featuring Star Combination with Harrigan and others. Also advertises Great Bath at Baseball Grounds behind Lincoln Park for four days starting July 30 with ticket details and schedule.
The Twelfth street rioters were tried by Squire Francis on Saturday evening. Morgan Gower Linfoot and Mey were fined from six to ten dollars plus costs.
The morning report notes demand for cash remains strong in New York while counseling on securities shows mixed activity. Railroad shares hold steady as local securities market stays quiet with few notable movements at 11 A.M. in New York.
Market reports show continued general dullness with light but steady demand across staples including oats, bran, meat, and hay. Prices for prime grains hold around 11 1 2 cents, copper and linseed quiet, pork and beef with varied buyer activity, and overall supply adequate to cover needs.
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