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Newspaper
The Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1873
Page
2
The Daily Star reports its circulation in July 1873 exceeds any other newspaper in Ohio by over six thousand, highlighting its dominance in the state.
A political letter from Edward F. Noyes argues the Ohio Governor and U S Senator control over state and federal power. It warns Republican unity hinges on choosing the best men to balance state leadership and national representation.
A profuse letter from Governor Noyes is criticized as exposing a scheme to influence the Senatorial contest. The writer argues the administration is moving to shape the next Legislature for Delano, using party machinery and stumping under gubernatorial cover. The piece calls for readers to see the double game and hold officials to account.
The convention debated adjourning to last November with lengthy discussion. Howland of Harbilton urged a long recess before finalizing work, while Wilson of Manoning argued against overlong sessions. The motion to recess failed 39 to 50 as hot day patience wore thin.
The Astor estate is valued at about $200 million, up from $25 million in 1885, with eightfold growth in under forty years. The Rothschilds total around $1 billion across five brothers, worth about half of Ohio. The piece blames state stock gains on selfish, powerful financiers and decries lack of justice and Christianity as cause.
A historical account contrasts two major railroad robberies. A $400,000 theft from the people of the United States and a $1,700 Iowa train raid that killed an earnest engineer. The first targets law and universal ethics, the second cloaked as clever crime. The May Des Moines express incident involved five men stopping a long train and robbing passengers while the crew lacked adequate protection. The piece questions why trusted workers failed to prevent such a daring act across a thousand miles.
The piece recalls robberies against the poor and rail-based land monopoly, noting public sentiment and a 1867 Fort Snelling sale scheme. It details Steele’s secret purchase with Floyd links, a contested $90,000 deal, and a government payout of $102,000 amid ongoing recovery of the vast reservation value.
Fragmentary notice indicates a church will preach on moral and religious topics at Cu Sch Sanctuary. Mentioned are Rev Beeker and Rev Howard Ian, with references to services and a community event structure.
A Baltimore fire on Gathering and Park streets destroyed the large cathedral and St Alphonso church as ten blocks burned. News wires say winds drove flames, with aid requested from Philadelphia and Washington and engines en route. Fire spreads to Clay street with flames still uncontrollable.
The Union Board of High Schools will meet this afternoon at the usual hour. Nomination of teachers and Woodward Schools is expected.
In the Ludlow to North Bend corridor the trees along the river suffer decline tied to unknown causes. The C. and L. and O. and M. rail lines pass nearby, raising concern over environmental impact on the woodlands and potential effects on local transport and land value.
Police Court deferred proceedings for Carry York and Lizzie Hermann of No 971 Nut Street to next week. Suter the paper hanger linked to yesterday’s hatchet throwing incident had his case consigned to the Police Court until the 28th.
A civil ceremony was held this morning with Mr. Frederick Wheeldon and Miss Emma Kiebourn. Squire Wakam conducted the wedding as Paul Williamson gave his blessing. No cards were issued.
The Committee on Resolutions presented a resolution nearly identical to the Chicago vote, abolishing the vase system after August 1, 1878, except where written contracts exist. The report was unanimously adopted. A Ring North Street factory fire caused £200 in damage, fully insured. A Chouteau Allen land-case of 400,000 acres near the Cairo Fulton line began in Charleston Circuit Court. Steamboatmen protest Washington over bridge construction, preferring arches to truss. Two men died in fire damp in St Joseph Missouri. Ballenote and Nick perished during rescue attempts.
In the Court of Common Pleas Anton Strite sought and received an injunction to stop Cincinnati from collecting assessments for grading Jolingen Street. He alleges in September 1870 city engineer Jacob Worth unlawfully altered Johnson Street grade in collusion with Union Railroad Stock Yard Co. affecting his 1214 by 250 foot lot. Damages claimed total 5000 dollars. Injunction lasts until September 1 next.
The Liberal Executive Committee announces travel terms for delegates to the Brown Convention in Columbus. Col W L O’Brien arranges Cincinnati to Columbus fare plus return, with half fares for intermediate stations, upon attendance certificate. Tickets valid July 29 to August 2 at Little Miami Depot.
The 14th at Mulberry Chute a man named Geo E Wesdfield visited 193 West Third Street to reclaim furniture. A struggle over the watch led to its loss after a disturbance. suspects Charles Harris and Alice Wilson were arrested but the case was dismissed in Police Court.
A middle aged man named John Carpenter from Pittsburgh was stricken by sunstroke around noon on Central avenue near Seventh street. He was aided by Reed's barbershop attendants and recovered enough to walk after a few minutes.
John FJ Caldwell pursued Annie Rear and her child years ago. Annie refused marriage offers. Yesterday he confronted them in the street and snatched her hat, took a lock of hair, and was arrested. In Police Court he received thirty days in the Work-house.
In Probate Court this morning Ed ward Conners and his fiancée Annie McDermott sought a marriage license. Conners trembled and could not finish his name, so Annie wrote the rest in bold, and the couple departed happily for the ceremony.
A man named William Lubenstine entered J. H. Hunningmoller’s tobacco store at 317 West F Street and claimed an offer to sell cigars. He alleged a Peter way out and threatened legal action, resulting in a $25 fine.
The Police Court docket shows numerous dismissals for drunks and disorderly conduct. Several defendants receive fines and costs amounts, while others are held for short terms or continued to a later date. The text lists names, penalties, and continuances with irregular OCR fragments.
The report recounts Mrs. Sidney A Frazer being escorted to county jail with deputies present and her expressions of sorrow for her children. Prosecution seeks a new trial as her husband Frazer remains away from the city, while Spearling sustains illness amid heightened excitement surrounding the case.
A fragment from a Cincinnati report describes Dr Petersorn touring the South and Ware warning that cholera floods the region. He claims the city is investigated for disease origins and asserts May marks the outbreak’s first appearance, urging local action amid fear of widespread spread.
From Law Records this morning G W Cer many and H Blackburn sue John Mullen for bastardy and breach of promise on behalf of Mary Stapleton. Damages set at 10 000 with claims of seduction dating to 1869. Stapleton 21 resided 97 Poplar street and alleges repeated visits and refusal to marry.
Sheriff transfers parcels on 99 37-100 feet porches and Cobras seront avenues with multiple buyers. August Hoeltge gains several lots near Poplar Street. Elizabeth Boyle sells northeast corner plots. Luthier acquires lot 51 by 100 feet on William Street in Lockland.
Market report shows dull activity for apples flour and other staples with prices hard to move. Cotton and meats demand weak with limited sales while hogs and lard show quiet, steady to easy pricing. Steel and bacon also listed with sparse transactions and mixed offers from buyers.
Fragmentary obituary style note records a married couple, Tudor Sheckelfo and Sneek D David, with missing surrounding details. The transcription is muddled, offering few readable facts about names or dates.
A damaged OCR item notes a pocket-book lost near the corner of Sixth and Pha. The text mentions a Mary Enge Enger and appears to be a small personal notice or classified entry from a local page.
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