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Newspaper

The Star

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1873

Page

3

Orlan Gaines Receives Honor At Law Institute Ceremony

Judge Walker extols law's reach and urges all classes to study its principles. Orlan Gaines is praised as the next speaker, with expectations that his oration will be a highlight of the season. The address stresses legal knowledge for gentry and citizens alike and ends with anticipation of Gaines’s remarks.

Orlan Walker Gaines Orlan Gaines Republic of Letters Ono England Oxford University Old Rome Blackstone Orlantines Indeon

Constitutional Convention Holds Morning Session

The Ohio Constitutional Convention opened at 10 o'clock with prayer by Rev. Keene. A rules and order of business committee was appointed, listing Hitchcock Geauga Campbell Butler King Hamilton Root Erie Mueller Cuyahoga White Brown Dorsey Miami Baker Franklin Voris Summit Neal Lawrence Burns Richland Pond Mercer. Delegates selected seats and referred several resolutions to the Rules Committee. The Convention adjourned until 4 o'clock.

CoLumnus Keene Messrs Hitchcock Geauga Campbell Butler King Hamilton Root Erie Mueller Cuyahoga White Brown Dorsey Miami Baker Franklin Voris Summit Neal Lawrence Burns Richland Pond Morgan Godfrey Mercer Committee On

Nixon to Hang Refused New Trial by General Term

The Supreme Court in General Term refused to grant Nixon a new trial. The ruling confirms the existing verdict and disposes of Nixon’s appellate challenge.

Nixon Yorg Supreme Court

Governor Cooke Denies Resignation Intent

Governor Cooke denies the published statement that he intends to resign or sail for Europe. He also says he cannot attend the Governors’ Convention in Atlanta on the 20th inst.

Sechontage Cooke Europe Atlanta

Lusignani Hanged After Brief Dull Courageous Farewell

In Morristown on May 15 Lusignani and witnesses watched as he faced execution. At 10 40 A M the sheriff led him to the scaffold, the trap sprung and his body rose. Within minutes his convulsions ceased and the scene became quiet.

Morristown Lusignani Jubiscall Fie Sisters of Mercy

Congress closes as Walker urges canal project in St Louis

The Congressional Convention in St Louis ends with Governor Walker of Virginia praising the James River and Kanawha Canal plan. Resolutions call for publishing the proceedings as a pamphlet for every member of Congress. An excursion on the Great Republic steamer departs at two this afternoon from the Kountz Line Wharf-boat.

St. Louis Walker Virginia James River Kanawha Congress Great Republic Kountzy Line

Lexington Races Fourth Day at Keeneland

Three races held in Lexington on May 15. McGrath's Jury won the first 1 mile dash with Elsie second and Stanford third. Florence led the second race but sold afterward with no bids, taken back by General Robinson. Disney won the 2 1 2 mile dash in the third. A boy’s drowning near Mill Street was ruled accidental.

Lexington de—Reynold Elsie McGrath Jury Megibbon Stanford Reynolds McGibbon Sandford Robinsons Todd Florence General Robinson Robinson Ave Maria Keens Richard Disney Buford Zadoc Gibson Hartland Jin Mill Street Bennie Bachmann No. 14

Wanderer Found At Central Avenue Inquiries Ongoing

An elderly woman about 60, neatly dressed in black, was found this morning at 197 Central Avenue. She refuses to identify herself and is currently detained at the Ninth Street station house.

Central Avenue Ninth-street

Embezzler Held to Answer in Common Pleas

Carl Heger accused of embezzling Victor Sewing Machine Co funds while acting as their agent was held this afternoon by Squire True to answer the charge. Bail fixed at $600.

Carl Heger Victor Sewing Machine Company Squire True Court of Commons Pleas

Boys Returned After Errand Move By Mayor

Two young boys John and Peter Cooper were sent from a nearby town to a location described as the House of Refus and were transported back to their origin this afternoon under Mayor Johnston’s order.

John Peter Cooper Indiana

Police Force Changes Involving Mullen Fox He man and Heenkle

In a brief notice several named individuals including John Mullen Thomas Fox Francis He man and Wm James are listed in relation to changes or matters within the police force. The item notes spouse connections and potential administrative steps affecting Kelly Conrad Henkle and related parties.

John Mullen Thomas Fox Francis Heman Wm. James Kelly Conrad Henkle Munth Surest Spen

Young Lymann Near Death After severe injury at academy

Young Lymann, 80, severely injured at St Joseph Academy near Dayton, lies at death’s door at his parents house on Race Street. His leg is nearly rotten with a horrible condition.

Young Lymann St. Josephoowh Dayton Race Street

Corner grocery keeper arrested for selling liquor

Williaman, keeper of a corner grocery with a bar-room at Third and Park, was arrested by Officer Kinney on a charge of selling liquor to a habitual drunkard named Edward Carr. Carr’s wife Mary swore out the warrant. bail was set at fifty dollars.

Williaman Third and Park Street Kinney Edward Carr Mary Sageman

Board of Commons Councilmen Adjourn and Appointments

The Board of Commons Council met to call roll with 39 councilmen present and 31 Kilovaea named. O E Keamer was appointed as Second Assistant City Solicitor and Fred BR Moore confirmed as Assistant City Treasurer. A mayoral communication proposed separate consideration of appointments while a motion to postpone was sustained amid debate.

Board of Commons Kilovaea Wolf Aka Ae Fy O. E. Keamer Fred Moore Jonnaen Robert L Thomas’ Gilpin Fiedeldey J. Korte Messrs Meyer Miller Melagh Paxton Jon Keck Fitz Jimmy

Hamilton County property chain of title and lot descriptions

A legal notice compiles multiple Hamilton County land parcels in Cincinnati. It lists Browne and Morris subdivisions, Browne Homestead tracts, and adjacent lots with detailed boundaries, reference deeds, and recording details in Deed Books and Hamilton County Records.

Browne property parcels described in Hamilton County records

The notice lists multiple parcels in Hamilton County Ohio including parcels 7 through 14 and 18, 10, 11, 12, and 14 plus descriptions tied to Browne and Vanhart deeds, with surrounding streets and lines and dates. It orders respondents to answer by July 6, 1873, and names attorney for plaintiff.

Columbia Cincinnati Canal Edward Hunt Ham Ohio Beinning Samuel J.browne James Vanhart Hamilton County Green Township Andrew Ware William Higdon Zacharia Vinegar Samuel J. Browne J. van William H.ison Bank of the United States A. W Mel J. Sowne James‘ Vanhart Hamilton Miami Purchase Colerain Pike Louis Litz P. G Patrick Grogan Lucinda McGary Lucinda BR. McGary Samuell. Browne Fairmount New Baltimore Crosby Township Oliver Street John Street Central Avenue State of Ohio Joseph 8 Ross John Owens Owen Britten John Hackinger John, Hackinger Charles Clarkson State of Andaing Western Row Sixth and Longworth Streets Fletcher N. Longworth Sixth Street Browne James McDonald Isaac Alt Nicholas Longworth

Hernia Cure Reassurance Through Constant Truss Support

An advert promotes a truss as the sure cure for hernia, arguing that continuous, unvarying pressure is essential. It claims effective healing similar to a broken bone knitting and asserts the device can be worn day and night with comfort, even for infants, guaranteeing a complete cure without pain.

Complete Remedy Promises For Hernia Support

A historical ad asserts Prelapsus Gieri and Piles as a complete remedy for hernia with claims of expert medical backing. It includes testimonials from J. M. Carnan and others praising a truss that stabilizes the bowels and relieves rupture symptoms, noting long wear without pain.

Michigan Crry House Supe Ey Elas Stree Co Dgar Srp Peng Ee

No. 44 West Fourth Street Readers Report

Fragmentary note from CINCINNATH O shows a street address 44 West Fourth Street with tentative success or tenancy reference.

West Fourth Street Cincinnath O. Tgp Gaterth Success

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