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Newspaper
The Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1873
Page
2
The Evening Star published daily and the Weekly Star monthly editions from Cincinnati. Subscriptions offered at set annual rates with home delivery and mail options. Advertisers charged per line and per square inch with distinct rates for daily and weekly editions. Local office addresses given for submission and publishing company listed.
The Evening Star reports a daily circulation exceeding by more than 5000 copies that of every other afternoon paper in Ohio, underscoring its lead in the state.
The article argues the 48th Congress overspent by 54 million dollars compared to the prior session, tying the excess to the Presidential campaign and criticizing Jay Cooke’s alleged plunder. It asserts the people’s determination to reclaim land holdings given to Cooke and recalls a former fashion of nobles’ land grants.
The Gazette derides the notion of political necessity behind the Union Pacific railway. It argues that justifications for troubling the Mormons, provoking conflicts with Native peoples, creating monopolies, and widening wealth gaps are hollow. The piece urges sane policy and fairness.
The Senate spent Thursday in executive session with no major action. Conkling and Schurz clashed over a personal matter tied to the Caldwell case, as Conkling alleged Missouri Senator received $200 per Greeley speech, which Schurz denied and demanded correction.
The piece argues Mr. Dodds justified voting for salary increases depending on one’s view of wealth, democracy, and social philosophy. It questions whether supporting higher pay for lawmakers benefits or harms the public, inviting readers to consider who benefits from high salaries in Washington.
A historic note laments weary senators in Washington while contrasting a yearly $7 500 pay with mechanics earning about $900 and laborers $450. The piece argues a misalignment between demanding public service and compensation, highlighting workers' unequal rewards.
Regular semi monthly meeting reports that commissions on delinquent tax sales total about 1100 yearly and that titles are not always secured. The committee proposes hiring W T Chambers and J P Harrison for up to 250 each to investigate and report. Other actions include street work on Russell Street, extra clerk hire, and various bills approved.
The City Council met with President Berry and passed the annual assessment ordinance for 1813. A contract with The Cope Maxwell Manufacturing Co. for a patent steam pump system, delivering one million gallons daily, was approved for 12 260 dollars. Lodgers and arrests were reported. street and sewer matters were referred for action.
At a special Dayton KY meeting contractor Trapp received permission to cut to prevent tunnel cave in while workers abandon the Kenton street sewer project due to sandy soil. Madison avenue would be lowered fifteen inches to avoid lawsuits and costly rework, with threats from a local citizen amid debate over Dayton avenue timing and property damage. Also noted: Apaches murder of Swain and McDonald near Walkerburg AZ and Belknap heading to Chicago with Sheridan to inspect Missouri department posts. Sherman acting Secretary of War in his absence.
Ellen Robinson tazored John Woodson earlier this week and was sent to the Workhouse for one month in Police Court. The Russell embezzlement case concludes tomorrow afternoon with defense attorney Logan and prosecutor Campbell. James Davis Jr and Peter Rooney were fined $200 each for exhibiting gaming devices. John C. Miller broke an arm and Julius Burke fractured a leg in separate incidents. both were hospitalized.
Ann Sheridan one month Richard Nichol son 15 dollars and costs Barney McGuire 5 dollars and costs Maria Reddy 3 dollars and costs c A White continued until 31st Miscellaneous William Herron common thief continued until Monday C D Henry petit larceny 1 month at hard labor Felix Marcus loitering dismissed Minnie Wolf harboring lewd women 60 dollars and costs Mollie Hafer Carrie Miller Lizzie Brown Ann Williams Mollie Waike Sally Dill Carrie Rush and Mollie White vagrancy dismissed Ellen Robinson malicious cutting one month and costs Jane Hutchinson harboring lewd women ten days Winefred Forrester vagrancy three months Jas Davis Jr ge rge ges device 200 dollars and costs and bonds Peter Rooney exhibiting gaming device 200 dollars and costs and bonds L Gibbon careless driving 8 dollars and costs Victor Lichte assault and battery dismissed Jacob Miller assault and battery dismissed Lizzie Bonner petit larceny dismissed Ben Winters hauling dead animals dismissed
The Cincinnati Board of Health held a special morning session to discuss the health code and its push for stronger Board of Health powers. Members debated transferring street cleaning from the Board of City Improvements to the Health Board while criticizing public city cleanliness remarks and touting Cincinnati as the cleanest U S city.
A series of property transfers and leases are recorded. J M Townsend and P M West transfer to Isase Townsend 0457-100 acres in Section 8 Green township. Freda and Thalia Seresh transfer to Henry Feldman HE acres in Section 3 Columbia township Ashe Hill. Joseph Smith acquires lease of No 267 Plum Street for a yearly rent. Avithi Van Wormer signs a 9 year lease for 6 1-10 acres in Section 28 Mill township. D Stephens secures a perpetual lease of a triangular lot at Walkes Mill and tah Suite, plus a perpetual lease of another lot on Walker’s side.
Jane Hutchinson known as Mulberry Chute resident faced court for harboring lewd women. She pleaded that she is bound to the court and tearfully vowed to reform, naming local figures Frog-eye Joe Mollie White Mollie Black as alleged frequent visitors. Hutchinson received a ten day sentence in the Workhouse.
Friday market notes show slight activity in cotton with 810 bales traded and prices mostly steady. Wheat dull with near nominal quotes, corn steady, rye unchanged despite larger receipts, Burley steady for top grades, and flour and whisky listed at varied prices. Mess Park and bulk meats show cautious demand. lard and hogs firm with light transactions as buyers and sellers disagree on values.
Market report from Tayannoet notes flour prices at 283 64, corn at 2% 64, lard 2 6d, tallow 493 2d, and related goods with quotes from Milwaukee and other centres. Consols quoted near 92 rd, reflecting steady conditions amid a quiet session.
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