Summer News Notes Amidst Political and Social Sparks
The Evening Star reports on July Fourth masse meetings in New York to discuss Miss Anthony's case and notes the Constitutional Convention's shrinking size from 105 to 57 members. It cites factory child labor studies in England showing shorter statures and lighter weight in children of non factory districts, urging shorter work hours for children and longer for adults, warning of future population changes.
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New York
Miss Anthony
Brooklyn letter reveals Star puzzle by L L in ort ering
A Brooklyn writer L L discusses discovering the Star with help from Col Henry Beeney who in a New York Cosmpolitan Conference lecture recited a Labor Reform platform from the Cincinnati Star matching the author’s long held views on workingmen’s grievances.
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Brooklyn
L. L
Star
Col
Henry Beeney
New York
Cincinnati Star
South Fifth Street
Williamsburg
E. D
Long Island
Bible Reading in Schools Debate Reaches Supreme Court
The 1860 board action reading aloud the Bible in schools was challenged, and the Superior Court injunction was upheld. The State Supreme Court unanimously reversed, sustaining the school board and leaving the issue to the people to decide in their votes.
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Board of Education
Superior Court
Supreme Court of
Banking profits and calls for reform in national banks
A Washington telegram to the Chicago Times argues that national banks yield high profits and special privileges, labeling banking the most lucrative sector and urging modification of the system. It advocates replacing national currency with government issuance and ending bank monopolies.
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Washington
Chicago Times
United States
the Times
Times
City Prophets and Statistical Hype Across Midwestern Cities
The piece lampoons city prophets who claim their towns will be world centers. It cites Cincinnati lacking a successor to a famed statistician, notes Chicago and St. Louis boasts, and mocks Toledo and Hunts Magazine patrons pushing Toledo as the largest inland continent hub. It suggests railways and scams dampen local pride.
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Ely
Cincinnati
Chicago
St. Louis
Land
Bond
Toledo
Scott
Hunts
Great
St Louis and London Populations Rise with Prophetic Forecasts
The piece compares 19th century population predictions for St Louis with historic London estimates, noting speculative real estate boosts from forecasts. It cites Reavis and Petty, arguing that London's growth and imperial trade underlie its cosmopolitan status and high urban density.
Irrigation of Our Deserts Sparks Territorial Water Plan
Farmers in Colorado discuss long irrigation canals to turn arid plains fertile. A April meeting urged a Board of Irrigation and a national effort funded by public lands donated to settlers, with government supervision and territorial control of construction. The plan foresees railways and land grants but warns against fraud and jobbing.
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Colorado
Denver
Board of Irrigation
Secretary of the Interior
Ieece
Atlantic and Pacific directors elected at annual meeting
The Atlantic and Pacific railroad annual meeting elected a board including Oliver Ames Oscar Key Kan sas Fred Billings E S Bishop Wm H Coffin M Crocker Geo S Curtis W B Rarrison Francia B Hays Chas J Monell Andrew Pierce Jr Jos Seligman Andrew W Stout The new board will appoint officers soon. St Xavier's College commencement at Mozart Hall this evening promises a lively event with Rev Henry M Turner D D delivering a talk on Taen in all ages or the unity of the races Turner a leading Georgia figure active in Reconstruction.
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The
Atlantic and Pacific Railroad Company
Oliver Ames
Mass
Oscar Key
Kansas
Fred. Billings
Bishop
Conn
Wm. H. Coffin
M. Crocker
Geo
Henry M. Turner
Georgia
Allen Taple
Briroadway
Sixth Street
Turner
Georg la
Barina
Poor Woman Sent to Workhouse for Three Months
Mary Britt, a poor working woman, was sent to the Workhouse for three months by Judge Marchant this morning on a conviction of stealing some article wearing apparel from Mrs. Smith.
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Mary Britt
Marchant
Harmless Lunatic Daniel McNulty Brought Before Police Court
Daniel McNulty from interior Pennsylvania appeared in the Police Court on a disorderly conduct charge and was discharged after promising to depart the town at once.
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Daniel McNulty
Pennsylvania
Cheap John jeweler Harrison arrested on Fountain Square
T. H. Harrison a Cheap John jeweler based on Fountain Square was arrested this morning by Officer Sampson after a complaint from Mrs. A C Camp alleging abuse at Pew No 10 Ninth Street Station House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Harrison
Fountain Square
Sampson
A.C. Camp
Smte Harrison
Ninth Street
Examination Waived in Grand Larceny Case
William Walker waived examination in the Police Court on a charge of grand larceny for stealing $53 from Henry Stohfang. He was committed in default of $500 bail to answer before the Court of Common Pleas.
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William Walker
Henry Stohfang
Court of Common Pleas
Death of Walnut Hill sexton after courthouse attack
David Adams died at Cincinnati Hospital this morning from hemorrhage caused by an attack in the courthouse. He was the Walnut Hill church sexton and had prior treatment at the hospital for consumption.
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David Adams
Cincinnati Hospital
Walnut Hille Church
Friends Again Arraignment Ends Quietly at Police Court
Calvin Swift was arraigned on a charge of threatening personal violence. The prosecuting witness said he did not fear Swift, who was dismissed. The two men then shook hands and left the courtroom together.
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Calvin Swift
Swift
Outting Affray at Sixth and Elm Streets
A Black stevedore, Charlies Smith, was arrested after Mary Clark accused him of attempting to cut her with intent to kill. The incident occurred at the Sixth and Elm streets corner, leaving the woman with a slight shoulder cut. The Police Court continued the case until Saturday.
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Charlies Smith
Mary Clark
Sixth
Elm Streets
Kenton Lodge 241 elects officers for evening term
At a renner meeting of Kenton Lodge No. 241 C. O. F. Govington held Tuesday the following officers were elected for the evening term Sam C. Taylor G W H Wexelberg W.G BE Finfrock Recording Secretary Robi Walters Permanent Secretary Willis Rude Treasurer W Miles James Bowen and A Kemble Trustees
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Renner
Kenton Lodge No. 241
Govington
Sam C. Taylor
W. H. Wexelberg
W.G
BE. Finfrock
Robi. Walter
Willis
Rude
W. Miles
James Bowen
A. Kemble
Building Permits Reported for Three Two Story Brick Homes
F Ochler may erect a two story brick dwelling on the west side of Pine street between Gest and Clark. Nicholas Gerstner plans a two story brick house on the west side of Colerain pike near James street. H Sabbet seeks to build a two story brick on the north side of Liberty between Dalton avenue and Denman street.
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F. Ochler
Pine Street
Gest and
Clark
Nicholas Gerstner
Colerain Pike
James Street
H. Sabbet
Liberty
Dalton Avenue
Denman Street
Fine Specimens Exhibit by T R Bcowden & Co
Fine Specimens from the Tule lands of California were shown today by T R Bcowden and Co. including wheat red top grass English walnuts barley and silk worm cocoons along with samples of cultivated and uncultivated soil. The event drew notable attention and was described as distinctly unique by attendees.
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T. R. Bcowden & Co
Tule
California
Hunt's Grove Picnic Riot Arraigns Two Men for Murder
James McDonald and Robert McFall were arraigned in Police Court on second degree murder charges tied to the Hunt's Grove Druid Society Picnic incident two or three weeks earlier. The widow of George Burkharat filed the affidavit, and Schmidt, who lost a watch then, plans to accuse the defendants of stealing it.
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Hunt's Grove
James McDonald
Robert McFall
George Burkharat
Hunt’s Grove
Schmidt
Multiple Deaths Reported by Board of Health Office
The Board of Health records include several infant and young adult deaths from Cholera Morbus and Cholera Infantum. Notable entries list P. W. Dobell a five month old at 405 Longworth Street and Hope Neff an eight month old from Mt. Repose ward, plus Elizabeth Hiles and Caroline E. Pohlman as other infants with listed residences. Sampson Owens a 20 year old boatman died after one day of illness at Good Samaritan Hospital, with Cincinnati Hospital noted for an unknown child death on the 24th inst.
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The
Board of Health
P. W. Dobell
Longworth Street
Sampson Owens
Boatman
Good Samaritan Hospital
Hope Neff
Mt. Repes
Elizabeth Hiles
Elizabeth Street
Aroline E. Pohlman
Linn Street
Cincinnati Hospital
Exonerated Man Dismissed From Police Court
Hugh Cook, a cha with a larcon, was dismissed in the Police Court this morning as there was no evidence he acted criminally. A separate report describes a near drowning when four people aboard a capsized boat on the river were saved by two men who held the boat and swam to shore.
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Hugh Cook
Mr. C. Carey
Crane, Breed & Co
O. M. Bhannon
Shayne & Co
Rigdon
Carey
Ludlow
Fifth-street
Shannon
Fire Department Needs and Modernization Demands
The article argues for more fire engines including two extra steam units, a larger hose stock of at least 1500 feet per company, and additional firefighters. It contrasts Boston underwriters refocusing risks due to water supply and engine fragility with the city’s own strong water supply and the department’s current equipment shortfalls after Cumminsville annexation.
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Boston
Board of Fire Commissioners
Cumminsville, &c
Law Report Foreclosure and Penalty Provisions in Mortgage Case
A foreclose action against multiple mortgages including two to the German Building Association No.2. The court limited penalties for late interest to fifty cents per share and rejected extra fines for nonpayment. The ruling outlines interest, penalties, and remedies, with a plan to pursue personal judgments for non-monetary penalties and future claims.
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Association
Yaple
Forrest & Lindeman
Shuster
J. R. von Seggeron
ilMams
M. Abraham
Abraham Abraham
Joseph Wahle
Bernard Woltermann
Wm. Shaw
W. H. Anshutz
Plantiff
Elie
Dee
Victor A
Will Probated and Executors Appointed in Local Estate
Court revoked prior letters and appointed F. Plunket administrator. The will of Henry Affsprung was probated with Catherine Affsprung named executrix. Estate valued at $5,000 in personal property and $200 personally. John Meagley named administrator of Fellipinsonal estate.
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F. Plunket
Henry Affsprung
Therine Affsprung
Tate
John Meagley
Ing
Eatate
Real Estate Transfers Tuesday June 24
Transfers listed include J W Chamberlain and D B Meix to Asa Gibbs for a 45 by 223 foot lot on Lower River road in npg Luke Kent and wife to Lelia A Greene for a 5 by 1653 foot lot on State street 644 feet south of Harrison pike for 1625 dollars.
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J. W. Chamberlain
Meix
Asa Gibbs
Lower River Road
Npg
Luke Kent
Lelia A Greene
State Street
Harrison Pike
J.M. Sometime
F. J. Glatthaas
Cook
Wall Streets
Clifton
Liberty and
Mansfield Streets
W. D. Corns
Frances A. Hutton
W. H. Huttonw
Mary C. Murphy
C. Bohnan
Henry Ochs
Peste
Court and
Harriet Streets
Fots
Michael Billian
John Street
David Street
Thomas Stokes
W. 5. Brown
Moore Street
Bell Street
Walnut Hills
West End Company
Frederick Kinger
Libre Street
Garrard Avenue
Market Report From Change-1:00 P. M. Wednesday June 25
Imports and exports of leading articles for the last 94 hours show dull flour and light retailer demand. Prices for No 2 red wheat around 130 to 133 dollars, corn and oats weak, rye steady, and bulk meats firm with moderate jobbing. hogs with moderate demand.
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Brices Undian
Oate
Ees
Brighton
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the Evening Star
Commercial and Gazette
the Enquirer
City Prophets
Kentucky
Louisville
Reavis
London
Reavi
William Petty
England
Qld
Weet
Nano Sone
Lon Brough
Dispatch
Grant
Juniata
St. Johns
Cisco
St. Xavier's College
Mozart Hall
Our Fire Department
LAW Report
Mary Rodenberg
Bernard Herbert
Ofrics Colored School
Boerpht
Cincinati
Tig P. M
WM. A. Jones
Business Public
the Daily
Evening Star
Daily Evening Star
Weekly Star
Beoreign
James Hennessey
Ozard Dapy * Co
United Vineyard Proprietors
Pinstillon & Co
John Ferguson & CO
Bramties
Wingy
Sycamore Street
Turre
America
Asa Healih
Man and
Beast
Business Directory
Attorneys
Miner
Hollister
Buckwater & Campbell
Strickland
Francis
Main
M_D
Hanover
Chas W Karr
H&c Bates
Ward & Probasco
E Jones
Blase & Co
Sycamore St
John Ryling & Co
H Belmer & Co
Walnut St
Bromwell Manufacturing Co
George E Stevens & Co
Rudolph’s
M Davis
Lawson
Walnut It Business Telegraph College
Bryant, Stratton & DeHan
Pike’s Building Carriage Manufacturers
Tsecree C Miller & Sons
Manhing & Longley
J E Frey
G Breitenbach
Howe
Ams
Bromwell Manufacturing
Walnut
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