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Newspaper
The Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1873
Page
1
The New York Press reports the Pitstburg Prize Fight concluded with Campbell declared the winner. The Modoc Peace Commission is anxious. Captain Jack noted. three hundred soldiers were sent to deter him.
London officials ordered the Court Theatre closed last night to prevent a burlesque satire of the English Cabinet. Police barred entry as authorities cited the performance, sparking agitation in theatrical circles.
Madrid March 7 The push to dissolve the Cortes continues with a planned cabinet reshuffle Senor Castelar and Senor Salmeron urge resignations from those favoring dissolution and call for national input The radical party gains strength as federals and republicans unite amid anticipated upheaval and reform efforts
Dr. Chickering and Chan Laison with the Imperial Commissioner meet the President pro tempore. The Commissioner congratulates the President and expresses hope for peaceful United States China relations. Boutwell signals readiness to issue 44 million legal tenders if Congress remains inactive. Senator Pomeroy's land bills spark legal and real estate concerns. Commissioner Drummond notably rules on swamp land cases and mountain meadow locations, stressing land productivity is not decisive for swampy status.
Commissioner Douglas sets internal revenue officer appointments for Senate confirmation. D. J. Dullahan of San Francisco slated for a Salt Lake Land Department post. Conor of Salt Lake named as possible successor to Utah Governor Woods. Claggett of Montana eyed for same Utah post. From New Orleans a Kellogg dispatch notes Fusionists seated in the Kellogg House of Representatives amid earlier tensions.
In New Orleans on March 7 the riot aftermath shows militia losses of three killed and one mortally wounded, with a man dying from a prior wound. About sixty-five arrests were made as violence flooded Jackson Square and surrounding areas.
In New York Cyrille Dion challenged Maurice Daly to a championship billiards match with either 500 dollars per side or 2500 dollars per side, the wager differing from the championship prize.
Henry Wilson will lecture March 12 at Cooper Institute to raise funds for a Father Mathew statue in Central Park. The Monument Committee seeks broad support beyond politics to honor the temperance apostle’s philanthropy and character.
A serious blaze in Wolturn Massachusetts on March 7 threatened the town’s safety until aid from Boston arrived. The fire consumed the Methodist Church and a block of stores owned by J Kelley, plus three small buildings. Total loss estimated at $50,000 with insurance.
Representative King stirred excitement by alleging a Deaf and Dumb trustee threatened to derail his Senate bills if he opposed selling part of the asylum grounds. He claimed a real estate agent offered to push his bills through the Senate in exchange for backing the sale. The property measure failed on a vote, quashing a major plan.
In Trenton on March 7 the ninety two Civil War battle flags from New Jersey troops were deposited in a Capitol room. Governor received the flags in a speech. John Y. Foster delivered an eloquent oration. about two hundred soldiers attended. James Freany of Newark, a veteran telegraph operator missing an arm, carried the flag presented by New Jersey citizens.
San Francisco reports the Modocs refuse all terms from the peace commission. About three hundred soldiers are sent to the lava bed to demand unconditional surrender. A telegram to Secretary Delano declares the commission a failure as Meacham and a six man delegation arrive for conference, signaling treachery.
The House debates corporate interrogatories and a string of bills. Measures include reducing officers' salaries in Seneca county, authorizing township alcohol sales, loosening bank restrictions, and revising railroad, cemetery, and tax rules. Debates cover liquor local option and congressional pay reform, with votes on reconsideration and postponement.
J. R. reported by Mr. Morris instructs the Board of Public Works to inquire what benefits the state would gain from improving the State dam across the Miami river at Troy to increase the water supply for the Miami and Erie Canal. Amended on motion by Mr. Scott to also inquire what benefits will accrue to the property owners of the canal from the proposed work. adopted and adjourned.
In Frankfort on March 6 the Kentucky Senate advanced multiple bills including authorizing counties to levy funds for right of way and depots for the Cincinnati Southern railroad, and approved amendments affecting the Third Lunatic Asylum and the Blind Asylum. House actions included condemning city water works property and adopting city clerical and treasurer duties, with detailed financial claims heard by the council.
Local river status shows 3 feet 9 inches in the Pittsburg channel and a rising stage. By 2g the level is falling to 13 feet 11 inches in the channel.
This evening a Missionary Teachee at Mrs. eee oersons residence draws a large audience with a 25 cent admission to aid a native Indian Bible reader. Rev D Y Star will lecture on Lotteries at the Methodist Episcopal church next Sabbath evening, urging moral attention. Father Smith’s African ministry returns to Oberlin, while new members rise to forty three in Oxford. Oded Spencer ends his street cries and plans to move to Jacksonburgh.
James Eichelberger once master of the Kentucky Central railroad at Paris drowned in the Licking River. His remains will be brought to Covington for interment.
The regular council meeting discussed issuing 300000 Waterworks bonds and approving Overton street improvements between Harris and Jefferson. An SA petition sought janitor appointments for Courthouse and Clerk's offices. Police force to ten men and bids for proposals due March 20 were reviewed. Election results and committee assignments were announced with protests over seating and naturalization.
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