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Newspaper
The Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1873
Page
2
Fragmentary items discuss Insurance Bill passage in Onk House, women on school boards, a suit by workers against B. 0. company, and a lecture noting England’s 1851 to 1871 female labor figures. The Gazette critiques social hierarchies and employment value in 19th century society.
A Finance Committee delay and repeated rejections halt the city advertising contract. The City Council is urged to remove the matter from the committee and award the printing and advertising contract to a proper bidder, amid accusations of inflated costs and favoritism.
In a Melodeon Hall lecture Miss Faithfull condemns current women fashions as un tamed savage like garish color schemes. She argues reform in dress among the Women’s movement will only advance their cause when women set a proper example.
A historical critique argues the Presidents four year salary should not rise or fall during a term but calls for reducing the next term’s pay. It condemns burdensome congressional costs and urges voters to restrain expenses and campaign spending.
Whittier and Wendall Phillipe urge the Massachusetts Legislature to rescind the censure against Sumner. They argue the offense was the reconstruction of sectional memory and call for removing the memorials that perpetuate war era bitterness.
A letter from the Land Reform Association in New York City promotes Theodore E. Tomlinson’s inauguration speech advocating free halls to educate the poor. It argues halls reduce lecture costs, allow Beecher to lecture free, and raise community benefit and tax revenue through higher public tone.
A case from CracInNaTi details Mrs. John Moby mough's illness and severe domestic abuse. Neighbors corroborate a pattern of neglect and sickness caused by her husband’s drinking, with family urging release from his control to protect her life and safety. Officials and a congressman are mentioned in the push for action.
Fragmented lines describe a murder case involving the Mistertons and a local investigation. Several clipped items mention Sioux City March 4, a river ice breakup near Yankton, and a possible fee commissioner appointment by the State Legislature. Theodore Thomas plans a city choral rehearsal at Pike Opera-house next Friday.
William di Mionne charged with petit larceny in the rooming court this morning. The case involves a loss of about $30 from a man identified as the defendant's inquirer. The Firemen's Benevolent Association attended the funeral of Peter Fricker, late outside piper of No. 6, who died after a yearlong illness. Fricker was a brother of Jacob Fricker.
Fragmented entry lists multiple cases including larceny, assault and battery, and weapons without license. Names such as James Faxtigy, John Sweet, Dennis McCarthy, and Charles Westfield appear with continuances and costs. Several items reference continuations to Monday or Tuesday and mentions of house of representatives or related proceedings.
A sashmaker employed on the third story of a building died after a late evening fire rapidly spread from the window. He was 40s and reportedly inhaled flames while trying to escape. He left three adult children and resided at No 11 Adame Street.
The notice records transfers of property including a 47 by 86 foot lot on Main Street and various parcels in Green Township and Peter Foley area. Names mentioned include Sullivan families and Wilkieson with transfers involving Alice Bowles. Afternoon market report notes closing changes.
In Cincinnati and Indianapolis, a rail bond foreclosure action seeks $40,000 against defendants as holders of a bond tied to the 1854 railroad enterprise. Other docket items include rent dispute over one month’s rent for a law office, breach of contract damages for roof work, and various civil actions with judgments ranging from $27 to $180. The Superior Court adjourned after charges and verdicts, with probate matters noted for the Sherman estate valued at $3,475.
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