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Newspaper
The Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1873
Page
2
Address in Cincinnati listing shows the Cincinnati Star Publishing Company at N.E. Corner Fifth and Vine Streets Ohio. Per year rate appears in the agate line with reference to hens.
The item distances from current politics and reflects commentary on J L Orr as a national loss. It cites Indiana congressman Shanks urging restraint toward Indians amid Modoc acts and critiques sentimentality in reform discourse, contrasting land monopoly defenders with humanitarian views.
After a debate on a constitutional revision committee, the convention elected officers including First Assistant Secretary Hurlbutt and Second Assistant Secretary Fisher. A proposal to form seven member committees for each article was tabled by a wide margin. The body invited city clergy to open daily sessions with prayer.
The New York Witness hails Captain Hall and the Polaris voyage as a romantic American enterprise. It lauds the dramatic fate of Hall, the Polaris crew’s departure from port in 1811, their drift among ice and eventual deliverance, framing the tale as enduring dramatic history.
The article discusses the late Mrs. Sumner as a focal point of scandal and moral critique amid her influence on Charles Sumner. It then covers the Congressional Convention in St Louis with next-day roll calls listing many Michigan Ohio Pennsylvania Indiana Kentucky members and speeches by Ex Senator Henderson and Judge Kennard on river channels and railroad issues.
The New York Sun favors Judge B R Curtiss of Boston to succeed Mr. Chase on the Supreme Bench with Groesbeck of Ohio as second choice and Evarts of New York third. The President is expected to wait for Congress to nominate a successor.
Fragmentary OCR note reflects a critique of U S commissions and European statesmanship, invoking a harsh view of government absolutism and popular institutions as facing urgent demands. The text is garbled but centers on anti corruption and governance themes.
Mr George Grant of London bought sixty thousand acres near Hays Kansas to form a large English farmer settlement. The Great Republic Me carried the first settlers and livestock for Victoria a new colony led by Douglas Smith manager of the project. Former Lancashire Derbyshire and Aberdeen residents travel from England to join the venture.
Local note announces a Friday night benefit at Pike's Opera House starring Mrs Oates the charming actress and songstress. The event features many music names as she appears to raise funds, with the hope of a full house.
John Stay, a railroad worker, was accused of stealing about $10 worth of bee om metal from the Little Miami Car Works yesterday. He appeared before the Police Court this morning, the case was continued for one week, and Stay was held in bail of $200.
On last Sunday at the near beach the mob clashed with a football game. A witness testified seeing a participant and could identify a specific individual involved in the incident.
Proceedings show defendants including Frank Rives and John Steven receiving brief sentences and continuations for charges ranging from larceny to assault and batter. Other names such as Patrick O'Brien and Franklin appear in dismissals and continuations with varied terms.
Transcript details Mrs. Gould accusing her husband of spite and manipulation in a tense exchange about money and reputation. The dialogue centers on alleged deceit, requests for support, and claims of insult toward Mrs. Gould and her family.
A garbled report notes a public scene involving a mayor and a police event. The fragment mentions a person referenced as a boat or boatman and a mission, but details are unclear and names are uncertain.
Rosa, a fortune teller from New Port, was arrested after an incident on La Belle Riviere. In the Police Court this morning she was sentenced to thirty days in the Workhouse.
Friends of James Reif announce his sudden death and sorrow at his passing. Funeral arrangements are to be published in today's issue of the Star.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a missing person case linked to Portsmouth with reference to a person named Rose and a note about authorities seeking someone’s guardians. The readable fragment mentions interested parties and potential custody or contact actions.
A German named Che in a saloon fight case clashed with Judge Masellant insisting the case be tried now. The exchange featured interruptions and demands to proceed with the hearing.
Local residents opposing foreign bird acclimatization accuse toy makers of causing harm and demand action. They urge Johnston to sign warning circulars for trespassers and advocate immediate steps to halt the practice.
The sale of oil paintings by D. feats 90 & Co will be continued at West Pours Street. Several leading merchants and picture lovers attended last evening. The collection is described as among the most valuable in this city. The sale begins at 7 3 o'clock this evening and closes tomorrow evening at the same hour.
In a Police Court case this morning Tom Téarnon faced a release on his own recognizance as he pursues a ward seat. Separately, thieves with metallic taste target flower gardens in Baymiller Street area stealing valuable specimens including flowers and tubs, urging residents to secure valuables at home.
Fragmented notice describes an assignment involving A Gao Sie Hooper and partners in Main Street dealings. The text references a trust, securities, a sum, and a partner in New York whose failure affected a banking firm. Details are garbled but indicate a financial assignment amid misfortune.
The report lists 24 hour imports and exports for leading articles at the post. It notes quantities such as 31,900 bushels of Brighton No 2 and a spot price of 17 dollars for a white cheese sample.
A garbled list of property transfers and lot descriptions along Broadway Towne Street and nearby avenues. Names such as J. F. Igleside, Ruth E. Tice, Jennie B. Poarcey, Patrick Corcoran, and Ida B. Eckstine appear with parcel sizes and street coordinates. References include Black's addition to Madisonville, Central Avenue, and Mill Creek area leaseholds and conveyances with monetary values noted.
Sudgesly James dies after a lung illness reported in Philadelphia papers. The notice records his passing and notes the time and place of death.
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