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Newspaper
The Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1873
Page
2
The Evening Star editorial roundup discusses abolishing the Pro-Court, a possible Ohio governor nomination withdrawal by Thomas Ewine, and debates on paying Congressmen versus farmer labor. It opposes church tax exemptions, suggests taxing valuable church buildings, exempts schools and charitable structures, and comments on banknote counterfeit concerns and currency reform proposals.
An editorial notes Dana of the New York Sun can be arrested and tried in Washington for criticizing DC officials tied to a district swindle of about fifteen million dollars. It also discusses a Herkimer County, New York Sunday cheese milking question, arguing cows must be milked daily and a dairy with many cows cannot skip Sunday milking.
A Georgetown Miner reports that during a late visit Grant was approached in a parlor by four men who presented a sealed package. The crowd saw the package opened to reveal a conveyance of a silver lode in the south end county. The lode is said to be largely undeveloped but promising a large silver yield. An assay valued one sample at $19,280. The piece raises questions about Grant’s salary increase.
Independent papers like the New York Herald urge caution on Grant's candidacy and speculate on a possible third term. Some writers claim the general could gain fame as a defender of liberty, while others warn against corruption and public wrath should he seek re election.
The text argues against Grant and the salary grant, urging independence from both major parties. It calls for a people powered movement with new leaders and principles, and warns against supporting the old political order or mixed party coalitions. It emphasizes choosing an independent, people centered platform.
The piece discusses Rev. Wm. M. Moore's stance on Sunday laws, church and state relations, and the impracticality of enforcing Sabbath observance. It rues weak laws, criticizes monopoly and aristocracy in churches, and argues social factors shape Sunday attendance and saloon power. It notes the difference in rural and urban communities and reflects on German influence on Sabbath perception.
The Cincinnati delegates to the Cleveland Industrial Congress will depart for Forest City this evening. Harry Wails will represent Iron Mulder's Union Fo and Joseph Magley of Machinists and Blacksmiths Union No 1 and 9. Gus O'Conner and Walter Reiley admit they stole a watch from John E Littell on the 4th, were arrested in Louisville while attempting to pawn it, and brought back by Detective Hazen for grand larceny. Justice should handle these cases without light fingers.
A young woman in fashionable dress slipped her heel in a street grate on Sixth Street between Main and Walnut. After a half hour and a crowd gathering, she freed her foot by unlacing the boot and continued on minus one shoe, her ornate silk stocking ruined by mud and rain.
Joseph Dunn of 168 George street was injured when a pistol and powder flask stored in an outhouse discharged after being jarred by a closing door. The blast lacerated his left index finger and shattered the powder flask, prompting fears of a dangerous armory in the family residence.
In Judge Marchant court docket several defendants faced drunks and disorderlies or related charges. Fines range from $3 to $50 with costs, plus terms including thirty days or periods until Wednesday or tomorrow. Several cases were dismissed or continued.
Night Watchman Talberger and Private Fox clashed after a disturbance near Betts and John streets. Talberger was knocked down and bloodied after attempting to arrest men and a woman, then taken to the station. Judge Warchant dismissed the case, warning Fox to mind his duties.
Voters are urged to participate in the M G A election for officers of the young men's gymnasium. Cast your vote for the preferred ticket and support the community activities.
A list records cholera deaths since the last issue including Fritz Koenig 19 Cincinnati Hospital Salomina Zuebella 37 on Lick Run Pike July 11 Hine 23 Main street July 12 and three new cases Theo det Teltow 62 Cincinnati Hospital Nancy Cradden 22 Ludlow street July 10 Pats Schoen 4 years Dunlap street July 11 Christina Tibanerer 41 East Front street July 11 plus two infant cholera cases and one packer morbus case Frank Kopian 28 days 90 Hamilton street credited with illness yesterday and today.
A local Indiana probate clerk responds to an inquisitive correspondent seeking whether Joseph and Elizabeth H have married in the last year. The clerk notes their living arrangement and whimsically suggests keeping them together, quoting a biblical sentiment and noting the letter may be read at tea parties.
Several cases heard before Judge Force include Merchants' National Bank of Cincinnati v Hayes regarding removal to federal court over allegedly fraudulent deeds and mortgages. Philley v Philley orders alimony. Seeds v Scruggs involves leasehold redemption and mortgage priorities amid a long-running dispute. Kortey v The Cincinnati Enquirer Company concerns libel damages over city contract criticisms and counts of malice and publication.
The record lists multiple property transfers and lot descriptions in various townships and streets. Transactions include James Bennett to Barney Molaffe ry on the Little Miami rail, Corry and wife to J B Mannix on Calhoun street, Bernhard Greibe to Gustave Geilmann in Northern Liberties, Hermann Noble to Christ Harmao on Hopkins street, Henry Bendigs to John H Bendigs on Ellard avenue, John H Rendigs to Elizabeth Rigs, Osmond O Smith to Edith C Eustis at Broadway and Liberty, plus a trustee lease and other scattered parcels with frontage measurements and street names.
Property records show transfers in Camp Washington Walnut Hills and Kemper subdivision. Parties include Bett i per Sheriff with J M Frank Trentman. Johanna Buerkle to Jonathan P Cooper. David Quinn's subdivision to Peter Mougey. heirs of C W Starbuck to Jeremiah Renald. Robert Blair to Margaretha Strabel. Louis Ares to Julius Freiberg. Parcels range from 60 by 184 feet to 115 by 209 feet, with street references including Lincoln avenue Park avenue Sherman avenue Jones street and 31st street.
Market update at 1 PM July 14 shows firmer cattle and bacon demand, steady hogs around $4.10, mixed corn at 45–48 cents, wheat about 143–145 dollars, oats slow but firm for prime, and flour ranges from 6.50 to 7.50 per barrel with various shell bulk prices.
A new legal manual by M. D. Hanover outlines the laws governing livery stables sale and warranty of horses and other live stock. It targets inn keepers veterinarians farriers and stock raisers with a detailed plain language guide to prevent disputes and reduce expenses.
A collection of reviews lauds a comprehensive treatise on the law of warranties and stock transactions. It highlights usefulness for stock raisers, livery stables, veterinarians, and lawyers, noting clear organization, thorough indices, and practical guidance for buyers and sellers of horses and cattle.
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