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Newspaper

The Star

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1873

Page

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Gambetta's France and Death of U S Minister in Russia

Paris May 6 Gambetta proposes dissolving the Assembly in October and uniting War and Interior ministries to represent moderate views. St Petersburg May 6 Hon James L Orr US Minister to Russia died suddenly from lung inflammation at his residence, causing sorrow at the Russian Court.

Paris Gambetta War and Interior Russia ST. Petersburg James L. Orr U. S

Congressional back pay and Texas frontier turmoil noted

Treasurer Spinner received a check for Sumner back pay with 27 members having turned over funds totaling 112229. Retirement plans for four rear admirals under a new law are announced, along with a relief plan for European command. Reports cover postal card production, customs receipts, frontier violence in Texas, and bridge failures with ensuing casualties and rescue efforts. Immigration surges at Castle Garden and municipal elections in North Carolina are noted along with Indian affairs and Pacific Mail Company stock rumors.

Washington Spinner Geo Gorham Senate Sumner Treasury

Dixon Horror: Forty-Eight Bodies Recovered From River

Chicago reports Dixon disaster with forty eight dead and about fifty injured. Officials hope only six to eight remain in water as funerals are held for victims Mrs Alexander and Mrs Vann. Derricks from Northwestern Railroad aided search as more bodies were recovered.

Chicago Dixon Alexander Vann Northwestern Railroad Company

Notable Forgery Trial Set in St Louis May 21

In St Louis the case of the United States against Judge J W Wright of Washington City for forging United States Treasury Warrants is set for trial on May 21. Assistant defense includes Lieutenant Governor Johnson, C J Dodds, and J P Usher with potential aid from the Attorney General. A German musical society serenaded the Globe office in appreciation of its coverage of Pauline Lucca and Madame Kellogg.

Lucca United States J. W. Wright Washington City United States Treasury Johnson C. J. Dodds M. C Cincinnati J. P. Usher Lawrence Kansas U. S Patrick Blech Club Pauline Lucia New Orleans Globe Madame Lucca Miss Kellogg

Fatal Bridge Accident Kills Three in Missouri

Sedalia Missouri May 6 a terrible accident at La Mine bridge on the Missouri Kansas and Texas line left three men dead and eight wounded as a false work collapsed into quicksand. Victims Wm McAvery Peter Conners and Harry Finch died Finch the only married man. The eight wounded include two in critical condition. Bodies and injured were brought to Sedalia Sunday night and an inquest found the insecure foundation caused the collapse.

Sedalia la Mine Bridge Wm. McAvery Peter Conners Harry Finch Finch Hart Mich

Rumors of Fighting in Louisiana Between Metropolitans and DeBlanc Forces

In New Iberia Louisiana on May 6 rumors spread of a Sunday night clash near St Martinsville between the Metropolitans and Gen DeBlancs tax resisters. A courier said the Metropolitans moved from St Martinsville and attacked DeBlancs forces, three killed and two wounded as the Metropolitans retreated to St Martinsville. DeBlancs force about 200 with one artillery piece remains in position, threatening the Metropolitans. A separate note reports Joseph S Adams beating the market in Bank fraud with forged letters and drafts totaling $2 500.

Louisiana New Iberim St. Martinsville DeBlanc

Senate Reconsiders Budget and Asylum Reports Amid Session Actions

The Senate revisits votes on House amendments to the Clyde bill for poor relief and on reports from the Conference Committee on the general appropriation bill. It approves a fiscal arrangement for the lunatic asylum and prints German school and commissioner reports, while passing several House bills and adjourning sine die. References include October 1 1874 projections and a total cost around 660000 for the asylum project.

Tory Scott Committee of Conference Washington Senate General Assembly Sayler House Clyde Hatt Committee On Central Asylum State Journal Wm. L. Peck Loneray Asylum Putnam Pecig Ae City of Cleveland Johnson Oliver Little Parsons Judiciary Committee Mr. Mott Comeone

Various World News Items and Local Incidents

Snow falls in Halifax. Lexington races set to begin next Monday. O Kelly moved to Havana for trial. Crisping strike in New York succeeds. only two shops remain. A late Lava Bede letter notes eleven Indians not paid. Journalists plan Colorado excursion from Springfield. 100 U S soldiers depart New York for Modoc country. Albert M. Smith hanged for Sackett murder in Westfield. Geo 8 flour mill at Carmel Illinois burned. loss 20000 with no insurance. John Baldwin shoots cousin Phildner Baldwin in Homer Minnesota. Twenty two thousand seven hundred eighteen cattle received at Chicago Union Stock Yards last week. Stokes case may end new trial bid in New York Supreme Court. Bailey Wheeler of Charlestown Indiana drinks whisky. burial follows. New York Presbytery debates ministerial life insurance and mutual aid plan. German farmer Jacob Emmerich near Dubuque suicides by hanging. Lieutenant John L Wooden, son of Monitor Worden, dies at Sackett's Harbor amid domestic troubles.

Springfield Illinois Colorado United States New Yor Modoc Charles H. Sackett Westfield Mass Albert M. Smith Carmel John Baldwin Philander Baldwin Homer Minnesota Union Stock Yards Chicago New York Supreme Court Stokes Bailey Wheeler Charlestown Ind Presbytery of Jacob Emmerich Dubuque John L. Wooden Monitor Worden Sackett’s Harbor

Foreign News Items Reflect Turmoil and Policy Shifts

Reports from Europe and the Ottoman realm describe political upheaval and cautious reforms. Adverse declarations include excommunication for Geneva mass attendees while Madrid clamors for a federal republic and church-state separation. The Vienna Exposition lacks U S participation as weather dampens attendance. Ottoman export bans target Arab horses and cereals amid harvest woes.

Genovilly Napoleon I Toronto Madrid State Council Pere Hyacinthe Geneva Figueras Gen. Sickles Spain Washington United States Ottoman Empire Bagdad Syria Aleppo Roustchouk Viden

Proclamation orders June 14 special election in district

Governor issues a proclamation for a special election in the Judicial District on June 14 to fill the vacancy from Chancellor Doniphan’s death. Hon. J. R. Hallam sworn in as Chancery Court judge by Judge Perkins and Ellen Sandt dies amid suspicions of self harm involvement.

Doniphan J. R. Hallam Chancery Court Perkins Covington Ellen Sandt Phalon Smith Allentown Twain

Financial Market Activity Reports May 6

The past week saw active loan demand with banks absorbing most acceptable paper at prevailing rates of 8 to 10 percent based on collateral. In the open market investment and business activity are noted, with depositors at usual rates.

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Weekly Cincinnati Markets Report Highlights Mixed Commodities

The Cincinnati market summary shows mixed forces across sectors. Alcohol demand remains active. flax and hemp bagging steady. coffee, tea, and fruit markets hold firm with scattered gains. Cattle and pork trades are cautious. oats and barley ease slightly while iron, coal, and cooperage hold steadier prices.

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