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Newspaper
The Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1873
Page
1
Employers and workingmen clash as striking locomotive engineers halt trains and upset engines. Militia mobilized to aid police as California law sparks controversy.
Dispatches from Teheran report an edict of the Shah dated March 11 ordering a European style ministry. The cabinet will have a Premier and nine members, implementing a major governmental reorganization.
Madrid dispatches confirm Gen. Neuvilla defeated the Carlists near Monreal. The loss has demoralized Carlist bands in the region, and they are fleeing toward the frontier.
Judge Hall of Lake City Florida describes a night of gunfire during the fifth inst in which shots broke windows shattered furniture and embedded in walls near Governor Day Keene and other local officials. He recounts the crowd moving between houses firing through windows.
Gov Dix writes Rev Dr 7738 arguing Foster’s sentence rested on a careful jury and court review. He rejects commutation as misdirected sympathy and declines to mitigate punishment. Separately, labor groups plan eight hour shifts amid talks to avoid last year’s strike troubles. The US transport Guard sails for Vienna Exposition with school-house model and cotton, to be shipped from Trieste under Commissioners’ supervision.
In Xznia on March 18 William Hefford an employee of J. J. Barretts touring mill was crushed to death while adjusting a part of a netoay mechan ism. He leaves a wife.
Across Boston Providence Concord New Orleans Chicago and St Louis Irish societies held large marches and religious services on St Patrick’s Day 1862 street processions drew thousands with military escorts and grand reviews by mayors and councilors.
The St Louis Kansas City and North ern railroad reports a serious strike with rioters derailing six locomotives. Governor urged to send aid as Adjutant General orders militia along the line to arrest rioters and restore order. Police and engineers clash at Harlem and Huntsville depots. one striker injured and several taken to Kansas City.
Syracuse March 18 A brutal murder occurred yesterday morning as Keeler a guest in the Spencer household aimed to assault a 14 year old girl. He struck her with an iron object killing her then fled toward the nearby depot where he was run over by a passing train and killed.
In San Francisco on March 18 a mob in Monterey seized Matthew Searpey a longtime terror and former Vigilance chief after the lynching of Mrs Sarah Nicholson near Watsonville. They battered jail doors and hanged Searpey at a tree as authorities watched. The crowd dispersed despite Sheriff Watson’s refusal to surrender him.
Detective crackdown ends with multiple arrests including John Slatterly Wm B Murray Felix mex and Thomas DeLuce alias Shavood held for trial. At 8 Willard street officers seize a vast set of burglars tools. Also noted a Grace Irving propeller sinking at Duxbury with Ex Mayor Ritchie aboard and smallpox hospital ties.
The Caldwell case is resumed with remarks by Senator Saulsbury and Boutwell sworn in with Sumner present. Debate centers on moneyed influence, expulsion power, and possible misconduct. A select committee on Mississippi levees is authorized to investigate and report before recess. The Senate adjourns.
The St Patrick’s Day observances featured large crowds and a grand banquet at St. Charles with toasts to notable figures including Father Schwe, Richard Smith and Milton Sayler. The Celtic Association held a Derby entertainment at Brock’s Hall with J Cockerill delivering the address on Father Prout and Joseph Carbery delivering a welcome speech to attendees.
A governor's message from Columbus dated March 17 transmits Cincinnati Society of Natural History resolutions supporting appointing three Ohio Fish Commissioners. The matter is referred to a five member select committee: Brinsmade, Howard, Mortis, Bell, and Patrick. The House also considers a petition from 171 Warren county Quakers urging abolition of capital punishment.
Kentucky House passes a bill chartering the Be of Trustees of the Annual Conference of the American Methodist Episcopal Church. Another bill prohibits sale of spirits in Butler and Pendleton counties or within one mile thereof. A Dill to charter the Ohio River and Rea River Packet Company is reported. After approving several local bills the House adopts chapters of the Statute Revision and adjourns.
Dispatch from Kansas City dated March 17 reports mobs seizing night express at Harlem, overturning engines in Moberly, taking three more engines, and occupying two passenger trains at R. and L. Junction. General Superintendent Van Horn calls for aid and promises a public statement.
A March 18 weather bulletin from the Wak Department Chief Signal Officer outlines probabilistic forecasts for Tuesday. Eastern Gulf southeasterly and cloudy. South and Middle Atlantic south to east winds with falling barometer and increasing cloudiness. New England forecast sees rising barometer and then falling by Tuesday afternoon with westerly winds. Storm developing in the Upper Mississippi Valley. Ohio Valley and Lower Lakes expect falling barometer and increasing south and east winds with cloudy and occasional rain. Midnight reports pending from Upper Lake Region, the West, Mountains, and Pacific Coast stations. Cautionary signals to be issued at Lake Stations on and after April 1.
Guidance urges ground-level readiness for sod crops in April and leaving the East in March. It warns against fall travel due to wintering in a new country, recommends large enough colonies to form a community, notes existing colonies, and lists moveable items valuable to assessors. It estimates prices for horses cows sheep and mules and mentions building a simple house with limited funds.
Instructions for building a cheap durable fence for poultry from wooden posts and No 9 wire. Details include post spacing, wire placement at ground and higher levels, laths woven to form a four to seven feet high enclosure, and interweaving techniques with chamfered edges to secure wires.
Last Saturday in Syracuse New York a man named Smultz was stabbed and killed by two brothers amid a dispute over a card game. Andres were arrested.
The article contrasts Irish aspirations for a Celtic nation with others' indifference. It notes seven centuries of struggle, Ireland’s goal from sea to sea, and a hoped prosperity via flax, wheat, and corn. A social event followed with fine entertainment and an extended, satisfaction-filled close.
Dayton Kentucky officials met with President Haseen presiding. Minutes approved. J. K. Edwards communication laid on table. A bond of 20 000 was discussed for street and law committees. City Engineer Morton rejected. James Worth elected Street Commissioner. Gerin sergeant at arms. City Clerk reported payments. rules adopted. adjourned to the third Monday.
The iron steamer built at Swift's works on the Licking river banks is to be launched this afternoon between 2 and 3 o'clock. Edwin Beall becomes income Commen ty Clerk of the Campbe, replacing M. J. Keiser who died by his own hand recently. Ex-Constable John Walsh attempted suicide last night, taking laudanum but relieved by an emetic. no cause given. Jonathan Kirkner is being examined today for an alleged assault on a little girl of John Jarvis, before Esquires Buchanan and Maphet.
The city records show fines in dollars assessed and legal suits filed against Jae & H. Hageman. John Geisler, Fire Company captain, faced a house fire on Third Street. Land purchases near the old bagging factory signal plans for a rolling mill by Cincinnati buyers. Kentucky heirs Piatt and Piatt sue the Covington Cincinnati Bridge Co for 20000 damages over ferry loss and seek wharfage and an accounting. William Mead, wounded by James Crockett, can walk yet. H. M. Buckner, Covington postmaster, is ill with paralysis.
A Snake River Idaho dispatch reports cattle losses in severe weather. The west wing of the Northern Ohio Lunatic Asylum in Newburg was blown down by Saturday night wind causing confusion among inmates but no injuries occurred. rapid temporary repairs planned.
The piece argues for offering various thoroughbred stock as prizes at agricultaire events. It suggests improved pigs, sheep, bulls, or stallions can spread rich bloodlines if farmers in less-bred areas participate. Despite cost concerns, most breeders could contribute one premium to stimulate stronger progeny and a breeding revolution in the region.
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