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Newspaper
The Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1873
Page
1
Citizens fear lawmakers will raise salaries as tensions grow in Washington. Reports describe a confrontation affecting public order with police involvement and militia actions in Louisiana. Local streets clear as authorities restore calm after clashes.
London reports a mass gathering planned for February 16 urging amnesty for Fenians jailed by the British government. Isaac Butt, M P for Limerick, is set to preside at the event as activists press for clemency.
The Senate met to confirm the President's Cabinet nominees with President Grant expected to appoint all Cabinet members and promote Judge Richardson to Treasury. Levi P. Bates named Private Secretary, and Cuba policy fines for American ships discussed as Spanish court decisions loom. A man killed a woman in an insanity case, Mary Colling badly wounded. Brady faced police as the investigation unfolded.
New England members show unease over back pay of 5000 while Western and Southern members remain unconcerned. Rumor of conscientious members declining the payoff circulates at the capitol. Serjeant at Arms offices see many eager for the sum but funds unavailable for days. Post-office bill retains a clause ending all free matter after June 30 1873 affecting free newspaper exchanges and country newspapers.
Reports from the Sa mana Bay Company directors discuss progress at Sa mana, new business solicitations, and a committee to draft local laws. Foster mercy pleas flood Governor Dix, with letters from jurors, officials, and supporters arguing for leniency including a manslaughter view. Washington exodus delays civic and military returns as rail blockades ease. Fremont faces forgery-based charges as bondholders pursue arrest steps, alleging forged stock lists in Paris and New York exchanges.
Crowds gathered at the Rush House after a boxing clash between Hichen and Campbell fighters over a $2000 prize. Disputed actions by Campbell’s seconds and an alleged head push sparked claims of unfair defeat as the referee postponed verdict until he reaches New York.
The Cleveland Ohio and Cincinnati railroad company held its annual meeting in Cleveland. Directors for the ensuing year were chosen without opposition: S M L Barlow J J Cisco W B Duncan F Shuzoharat Bob Parsons H B Haribat L M Witt T P Handy R M Shoemaker and others. Some nominees were new to the board.
Late yesterday in New Orleans a tense clash involved militia and police with arms displayed. Exchanges on Royal and Chartres streets left one militiaman dead and several wounded, while police reported minor injuries. General Sherman dispatched orders from Washington to prevent further violence and restore order.
Hartford March 6 The Republican convention of the First Congressional District unanimously renominated Gen J R Hawley for Congress by acclamation. Resolutions condemn Credit Mobilier corruption and salary increases. Democrats nominated Wm Eaton who declined. others nominated but declined. Ken of Suffield, former county sheriff, was later named.
Probabilities for Thursday show low temperatures and clear morning in New England and the Middle States, followed by increasing cloudiness and higher temperatures in the afternoon. The South Atlantic and Gulf States will have easterly winds, rising temperatures, and partly cloudy skies. Northwest barometer fall continues toward the Ohio Valley with brisk southerly winds and rising temperatures.
A fragmented poem fragment recalls longing for home and rest. The speaker imagines honeysuckles, wrens, wild roses, and pines, seeking comfort as night winds sing and a mother’s rocking returns in dreams. The verse evokes memory, nature, and a yearning to return.
The article lists ward officer candidates across many wards including Sixth Seventh and Tenth with names like M Corbett J Meare and Wm Loder. It notes a Conference Committee of five appointed to discuss with Liberal Republicans and reports the Liberal Convention endorsed equal division of Constitutional Convention delegates. A recess followed for credentials and township representation issues.
Democratic and Liberal county and city conventions began with large attendance. Temporary chairs were elected for both, committees formed to notify opposing sides, and reports on equal delegate division to the Constitutional Convention were adopted. Credentials and permanent organization committees were appointed with extensive ward representation.
The County and City Liberal Republican conventions opened at College Hall with Secretary John Bogardus presiding. Temporary officers were named, committees formed on credentials resolutions and order of business, Keck's amendment creating a principle committee passed, and a conference with the Democrats arranged for later confirmation.
In Cincinnati court reports Judge Force postpones Maria and Frederick Bissinger petition for force on gross neglect and cruelty. Carl G Mushack seeks赔 for alleged adultery and Indiana property advances. City of Cincinnati appeals on condemned East Sixth Street parcels with varied lot awards. George is Fried seeks restraining order against opening a county road. Atkins suit to overturn a judgment due to lack of defense and alleged late notice. demurrer sustained.
A murky report notes Hays as a muted administrator for David King with $1,050 raised for Sk Ba Mivetestppt Vall vies. The text mentions Taft, Tay, Horton, Haron Knapp and Haw as participants in a debate whose ad ment was carried into the morning.
A colored candidate Mr Carey Bell won about one fifth of the colored vote in Monday elections. Fire damaged Gaylord Co. house on Front Street. two men who overturned a stove in the Station House were fined six dollars. New city pounds sworn in. four old members retire. Mr William Talliafaro tipped and fell striking a stone but is not seriously hurt.
A burglary case at Ghent Court led to bail set for appearance at the Criminal Court. The Criminal Court sessions adjourned after a day. John aie tabaed was found guilty and sentenced to two years in the penitentiary. Indictments named Oscar for disturbing worship Jane for assault and other local incidents. A petition circulates regarding cattle taxes and revenue collections for February are noted.
A large audience gathered for a Sabbath-school entertainment at the M. E. Church. Rev. D. J. Star announced that due to Superintendent G. M. Fremmer’s illness part of the program would be postponed and tickets refunded. Performances by Miss Pottes and Miss Minnie Belton highlighted the evening, with further songs and readings concluding the event.
Dr T De Neal of City reports a convalescent case after illness. Harry Cain, 16, fell on a slippery pavement injuring his right arm in two places. A man named Billy Wolf, known for pestering, is mentioned in connection with a Vienna European tour. Details are fragmentary and unclear.
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