28 Mar 1873
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Newspaper
The Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1873
Page
1
The El Paso and Kansas Railroad case yields a final decision by the French court. Fremont faces fine and imprisonment. Congressmen accused of exploiting the franking privilege. Public printing fast tracked at public expense. Employers and employees in New York hold a meeting. Building trades show no strike likely. A mysterious railroad men’s meeting prompts varied conjectures about its aim. The Louisville murderer is hanged.
Final ruling in the Trans Continental railway case finds Major General John G. Fremont and others liable for issuing fraudulent El Paso and Kansas Pacific railroad bonds. Fremont sentenced in absentia to five years imprisonment and a 3000 franc fine.
Washington reports Julius Ende and his wife linked to earlier Jamaica suicide attempt, and notes Rear Admiral John B. Montgomery who died in Carlisle. Government actions include New York Central asset seizure process and treasury circulars on fees and debt statements. No new party formation claimed. mentions April 1878 coin exchanges and redeeming instructions.
Governor Hayes is likely to be named to the newly created Cincinnati Assistant Treasurer role though confirmation delays persist. The office takes effect July 1, with recess appointment possible and December Senate action anticipated. Also noted is haste to finalize government printing of late Congress reports before franking ends.
A Herald special reports Captain Jack will be interviewed soon as Rev E Thomas and L B Dyer arrive with peace negotiators. Captains Applegate and Shanchin with chiefs arrive seeking General Canby’s help in talks.
The Board of Aldermen committee on public works recommended disposing of the Tombs pets as unsuitable and using the proceeds to buy a site and build a new city prison on the east side to house all criminals. Resolutions backing the Legislature act for the new prison were adopted. Personal: Mr Thomas John Bullings named Agent and Manager of the London offices of the American Press Association.
In Wisconsin yesterday J P Sherman furious at sister Augusta Sherman’s marriage to L B Gregg challenged the elder Sherman and Hon Levi Blossom. A loaded shotgun exploded a mirror when fired. Sherman was bound and jailed as the ceremony proceeded without incident.
Daniel Anderson was discovered unconscious with knife wounds behind 194 West Adams street. He incoherently alleged a stabbing and may not survive. A Matteson House robber linked to a $5,000 jewelry theft from Newark remains at large, with civil action filed against Matteson House proprietor Robert Hill.
Annie Adair, married six years, was arrested in Lorraine on charges of poisoning her husband. Adair died suddenly in January, raising suspicions. his heart and stomach were sent to a chemist for examination after the body was exhumed, and she remains in custody awaiting results.
A painter’s mishap on a fifth story led to the death of David Porter, a respected young man in the city. The incident left his wife and family facing a sudden loss.
Governor Austin accepted the resignation of impeached State Treasurer Seeger. His public letter argues against continuing the impeachment proceedings, addressing the impeachment managers the Court and the public to support abandonment of the case.
The Wak Department forecast for Friday calls for a lower lake area with falling barometer and increasing southeast to southwest winds, cloudy skies, and possible rain from the Gulf to South Atlantic States. A second storm center develops on the Middle Atlantic Coast with northeast winds and rain, while Fort Wayne reports rising temperatures and southwest winds. An Indiana Knights Templar meeting occurred at Manele Teds on the Ted of April.
At 11 o clock Smith was taken from the jail to an omnibus with the sheriff and press. Telegram from Governor Leslie refused to interfere. The condemned man was hanged at Dutch Ditch between Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets beyond Broadway. He talked freely and hoped for pardon until the last moment.
Reports from MapRip and Paris note Canaries secession talk aiming for British protection with Gen. Hidalgo named Captain General. In Catalonia officers face death threats, Carlists control Upper Catalonia, and a cabinet crisis nears closure as elections for a constituent Cortes loom. Reichsprachts Lower House passes direct elections bill with strong support.
A compilation notes Indians raiding stock near Cheyenne, Woodhull lectures in Dayton, anti temperance city ticket, a huge gold sale in New York, Cuban deserters, a fatal rail accident in Pennsylvania, Sumner censures in Massachusetts, Marr heirs Scotch estate bid, Chicago Evening Journal moves, steamer Vanderbilt sale, Michigan canal project, Senator James Dixon death, Wetmore appointed postmaster, and a courthouse fire in Washington with praise for local firemen and the Babcock engine.
A New York Evening Post correspondent cites Dixon and Grant of Cairo detailing night time drilling into the granite leaf at Ghizeh. They report solid stones, two new passages from the queen’s chamber, unknown destinations, and a rare masonic symbol in the Grand Gallery. A petrified forest lies west of the pyramid and a Hebrew manuscript of the Pentateuch, possibly by Ezra, has been brought to light for experts.
The Alican City Executive Committee met at Race-street Engine-house. It formed committees for Campaign Finance Printing Conference and proposed charges against Jacob Cormany. The Finance report showed receipts 1271 61 expenditures 1260 20 balance 111. After debate Cormany answered accusations, motions were laid on the table, and Judge M. H. Tilden was nominated for the Superior Judgeship vacancy.
Adams Roll sues for reforming a life policy on Eloise Roll to benefit her husband, claim of mispayment and misdirection. Court orders reform to pay the husband and awards the policy amount, with counsel listed for all parties. Additional cases include estates, real estate disputes, and a personal injury petition seeking damages for a fall on a sidewalk.
Eli Rocap appointed guardian of James Eeewee. Estate matters show 99 percent interest in mines and Martha A. McConnell named guardian of William Aonnell. Crystalline administratrix named overseeing personalty valued at 1200 dollars.
The council held a long meeting with President Berry presiding. Key actions included blocking a street project, debating a city building plan, authorizing weights and measures ordinances, and discussing prisoner meals, street improvements, and city housekeeping. David Locke re-elected City Collector by a three vote margin. minority opposition noted.
John P Harbick and wife plan an early May trip to Europe as noted in a Cincinnati book. A peddler Thomas Alexander was robbed of twenty dollars late last night on Madison near the street railroad. Harry Stites the teamster was injured after being run over by his wagon on the Covington and Cincinnati bridge. Mrs K Rebling’s millinery shop on Pike near Kipp and Riddle burned for about 150 dollars midday. Building prospects appear active with many permit applications in the last five days. Lieutenant Governor Carlisle recovered enough to appear publicly. his wife remains ill. Ten new divorce filings bring chancery court total to twenty seven. Col R H Buckley to address temperance group at Temperance Hall Madison and 6th.
A school entertainment will be held tomorrow at ee High Seance convnue a word with dialogues essays music and good time expected. Parents invited. A large attendance anticipated. The Temple of Hon and Social Temple of oie held a well attended meeting last evening with varied exercises. The American Philharmonic Society conducts first concert of Doe seas tosis benefit for eren's Home featuring vocal and instrumental pieces and choruses. We expect strong public patronage to support the cause. Also noted is a new desk at a local book store and the ongoing street cleaning efforts, plus a fox hunt planned near Ross township Saturday with cannons at 9 to signal start. A two thousand person turnout is possible. seven foxes were captured in a recent hunt. The steamship Great Western, Bristol to New York, went ashore in a fog. Funeral services for the late lieutenant Governor Pettit of W took place Thursday at Kenosha.
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