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Newspaper
The Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1873
Page
2
The Evening Star notes rising circulation at Long Branch and lively markets for iron while US bonds face trust issues abroad. It highlights Mrs. Phelps Dodge & Co. philanthropy funding child welfare and summer recreation, and recounts a dramatic tale linking Kate Stoddard, Charles Goodrich, and a thwarted murder aftermath as per the page’s fragmented items.
The convention for the Industrial Congress opened in Cleveland with nearly a hundred delegates from twelve states. M A Foran of the Cooper International Union stated the goal to form a new political party, with H J Wells of Indiana as temporary chair and Wobn Schley of Indianapolis handling preliminary business.
A Gazette writer argues against woman suffrage claiming it would disrupt marriage and lead to Free Love. Mrs Cutler counters that his premise is false, and the editor ridicules supporters. The item highlights a local press dispute over women’s rights and marriage norms.
A fragment recalls humble acts of courage in early frontier life and notes a twelve year old hero praised by readers of the Wisconsin River Pilot. It discusses family hardship, a claimant named Thomas Welfe seeking a homestead, and the tension between natural rights and laws shaping an enduring home.
A destitute 19th century settler, Thomas Welfe, fights for land under laws favoring property titles. After his cabin burns, his eldest daughter braves wildfire and rushing waters to save siblings, guiding them to safety and a distant settlement. The family endures hunger, then resumes building a new future amid harsh frontier life.
A morning incident near Jesse Siesre led to a fatal chest wound when a pistol misfired after a man began work. George Steen, indicted for larceny, was arrested. George Parker faces similar charges. John M. Thoma died of cholera after four hours. Teachers exams delayed to July 2 with German applicants same day. Peas Ky Post-office restored with T M Foster as Postmaster. A Gaylord mill worker broke a leg in a pit. Pocahontas Red Men elect Spain Wahiforth and Steinhauer as Great Council representatives to meet in Covington next month.
COVINGTON On pynaay evening last Mr. C D Aetor of Franklin Warren county Ohio kept a small notion and candy store in Covington. He hired a horse and buggy to peddle a patent glass cutter in Butler and Waites counties. The horse was sold for 75 dollars after a cash payment of three dollars and a promise of two more from Aetor’s wife. Aetor disappeared and the property turned up in Covington where it was claimed by Sam Moreland the livery stable man. Aetor was arrested and confessed to stealing the horse and buggy. He claims kinship with the Astor family but bail was not posted. Several locals were fined for drunkenness and others prepared to secure bonds as railroad stockholders met to organize a new line through Flemingsburg to Pound Gap.
The Bramilton Temple of Honor with Seven-Mile and Middletown temples plan a grand event on Wednesday July 30 1872 in Etown Ohio with speakers and a corner hand. Jacob Troutman is listed as a possible successor to Peter Murphy on the Democratic side. Jacob Kemp seeks State Representative honors.
United States Weather Bureau report from Washington on July 16 at 10:30 A M details probabilities and outlooks for regions including the Eastern Gulf South Atlantic Middle Atlantic Lower Lakes Ohio Valley and Northwest. It notes falling or rising barometers higher or southwest winds and a mix of rain or clear dry conditions with shifting graphic reports from the Southwest and Missouri Valley.
The Hamilton county Liberal Republican Executive Committee met at Hopkin e Hall with President urging unity against disintegration. Members discussed forming a new party stance, reducing rail fares to aid Columbus delegation, and publishing proceedings to rally liberal citizens.
An obituary laments the loss of Dr. E F Eyler, famed for craftsmanship and jovial company. It recalls a sudden behavioral change after a month of illness, with mentions of seven up, poker dice, and new habits before his passing. The notice hints at private suffering and unsteady behavior prior to death.
A man named Graig reportedly fell into deep despair after his friend married Anna Butler. Witnesses describe attempts by acquaintances to cheer him with billiards and other activities, but these efforts failed. The event occurred last night.
The probate court yesterday probated the wills of Isaac M. English Fridolin prghaten and John Schiertile Betz also probated with executrix claims. Jacob Scinted was appointed administrator with the will annexed for the estate valued at 8500. William Walker pleaded guilty to grand larceny for stealing 53 from a spring on Vine Street and was remanded for sentence.
A list of real estate transfers recorded by the sheriff and various parties across town. Transactions include parcels in Millcreek, Madisonville, and Columbia townships, with fenced lots, leaseholds, and fee simples. prices range from $0 to $4,215 and rents noted for leased properties. Names include J Ferris, William Ferris, J Rieck, Galen J Bryan, D Ebripger, Christian Dorma, and many others.
Market notes show cotton whisky and lard trading in quiet to steady ranges with mixed prices. Orange sales detail assorted lots and prices with hundreds to thousands of bushels, while meat markets report shoulders rib and rib prices steady.
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