09 Jul 1873
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Newspaper
The Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1873
Page
1
In South Boston last evening M Deamond shot his wife in a relative’s home, killing her instantly. He then shot himself and died an hour later from the wound.
Chicago telegram reports Jacob Sohl a German resident on Wa basisia Avenue died by suicide last night leaving a wife and three children in distress. In a separate item near this city Joseph Wolf a farmer was killed when thrown from a wagon and struck by advancing cars between six and seven last evening near Eighteenth and Clark Streets.
Louisville July 9 The capital prize was drawn at 6 30 P M creating immense sensation with the audience rising to applaud The same scene repeated with the second prize The 100 000 prize was won by ticket 0 20 893 the 826th number drawn and No 5 680 won the 50 000 It is not yet known who hold these tickets
In Jersey City on Monday John Speer a gate tender at the Pennsylvania railroad depot was arrested and four conductors arriving from Philadelphia were also seized. They are held to answer to charges alleging a long running scheme that defrauded the railroad company of many thousands of dollars.
In Dusvgus Iowa on July 4 a man named Buck driving with wife and four children in a wagon lost control near Nashua. The boy was killed when his head struck a rock after the wagon left the road. The father, stunned, was restrained at the scene. Separately at Lansing Iowa a twelve year old boy fell breaking his neck while running downhill, dying instantly.
New York July 9 Walworth is moved from Tombs quarters to a cell labeled Murderer's. Deputies urge shifting him away from felons but Sheriff Brennan insists on sending him to Sing Sing today. Walworth reportedly prefers the new cell and declines relocation. Tigress steamer repairs revealed a leak from poorly packed seams after a Sunday inspection.
The text reports multiple legal and corporate items including a suit against the Pacific Mail Steamship Company and details of Erie Railroad director elections. It notes a large vote by the Bischoffsheim interest for a named slate led by Samuel A. Babcock and others, with about fifty million shares participating. It also mentions Aaron Freeman as a stockholder and references confusion over convent-related matters.
The document notes capital stock at 40 040 150, unchanged from last year, present float, debt reduced since July to 1,000, and a postponed full affairs report until late August. No dividends declared. A string of local crimes follows including a wife murder attempt by John G Schuman at 482 Greenwich Street and a Newark ax murder by John Badenele.
Washington reports indicate the President will not arrive until next week. Texas delegates plan to press for Governor Throckmorton’s nomination while Davis seeks removal of Federal officials. Indian chiefs Satanta and Big Tree may be released as a political move. A coin transfer from San Francisco to New York is organized to move millions in treasure, with rail transport cited as safer though costly. Cotton crop reports from agriculture note wet weather may slow maturation, but yields are expected to match or exceed last year due to wider cultivation.
Letter from Troy reports a severe storm on the Fourth that caused heavy rain and damage including broken signboards and toppled trees. Citizens recall a block-wide blackening sky and falling debris as the storm moved through the town. The correspondent notes Cincinnati papers mentioned the event but offers a local eyewitness account and impression.
Our New York Letter reports a lively Fourth with many injuries from fireworks and a strong push to curb beer Sunday sales. It highlights Tammany Hall remarks by Lawrence, Potter, and Cox, Central Park’s order, and Controller Green’s arrest amid Tweed era tensions and reform zeal in 1873 New York.
A severe storm tore through the area causing widespread destruction. Buildings including Beedle and Kelly facilities and the Morrisouse block suffered roof damage while a new wagon and wheel works also endured losses. The chimney fire on Jas Clayton’s residence prompted alarms as the storm, lasting about an hour, left an estimated 20,000 dollars in damage and uprooted large trees.
The writer laments bias in trials favoring the wealthy and men over women, recounting a brutal murder case where a woman was killed and justice seemed unlikely for the poor. It also notes a Women’s Rights Association meeting condemning Judge Hunt and compares it to a calm business discussion among educated women.
C A Knapp of James A Clark & Co liquor dealers Louisville held No 64170 drawing that drew 25000 dollars in a cited filing.
Reports say elections for the Mexican Congress will be held on the 6th with indications of a forthcoming majority opposed to the Administration. The press urges granting citizenship to foreigners without renouncing nationality. Telegraphed line between Minatitilan and Vera Cruz completed. Indians in Chihuahua raid. several citizens killed. Venice reports cholera prevalence. sanitary officials to issue disease bulletins. Switzerland elects Herr Zeigler of Zurich as President of the Federal Assembly.
A youth labeled as a tilltapper was taken into custody by officers on Monday. The suspect, believed linked to theft at William Atkos’ shop on Fifth Street, was placed in the Ninth Street station for processing.
Charles Keith was fined ten dollars and costs in the Police Court this morning on conviction of selling unsound fish. The session continued with a rack on in the Police Court as the policy case proceeded.
The case of Arthur Hanover charged with quleels and battery was dismissed in the Pace Court morning as no prosecuting witness appeared.
A pigeon shooting match is set for tomorrow at Fisher's farm near Extion Park. Participants include John Birnbaum Louis Pohim Celina Lee Waltz and Con Lee.
Two tickets drawing five hundred dollars each are drawn in Louisville. A fatal cholera case occurred in the city yesterday. The city treasurer urges all county debtors to settle taxes, telling them to come to the Captain’s desk. Grace periods are ending soon.
A group of vagabonds gathers nightly on lower Broadway and Front Street near Ludlow, despising former officers George Sweeney and Gus Meehan. Threats of whipping surface against the pair as insults flare into clashes, with Richard Norton, called Trish, noted for rough conduct and a March judgment in question.
The meeting opened at noon with delegates present and a secretary reading names of those who responded to the call. All who replied were accounted for and the assembly proceeded with unanimous agreement on initial orders.
A conference resolved to unite diverse Jewish congregations under a common covenant and constitution. The preamble outlined the goal of promoting religious principles and founding a national Jewish college, with a new governing body named The Union of American Hebrew Congregations and a structure for representation.
A Chicago clerk and an alias known as Young are linked to a counterfeit money order fraud that harmed Indianapolis Postmaster Holloway by about $15. The scheme involved forged orders marked as from Oshkosh Wisconsin, with six counterfeit notes used to divert funds before detection.
Fragmentary report notes a convict named at Wright premises facing charges of recent burglary. Details are unclear but involvement with prior offenses and a bond amount of £4100 is referenced. Additional context incomplete due to damaged text.
Moderate activity in Gold-bonds with dated issues traded by dealers this morning. Rail shares in New York were steady with brokers reporting a flat market. Gas Company stock remained quiet but firm, while other rails showed slight gains or stability.
Local merchant Chever and Company announces a change in credit terms at 2 percent on all accounts payable at their West Third Street location. The policy aims to streamline collections and support small businesses.
The report notes dull markets for bran and flour with slight price upticks for bran and steady demand for coffee and eggs. Butter shows varied demand across grades, while oats and rye move with moderate activity. Coal prices are influenced by Appalachian state trends. pork and cheese figures remain limited amid tentative gains.
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