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Newspaper
The Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1873
Page
2
The May 11 1873 Cincinnati Star issue lists advertising rates for daily and weekly editions. It notes general and display ads with price per square and per line and provides the publishing company address at Fifth and Vine.
The text contrasts the Evening Star’s circulation with Ohio papers, cites a West Salem reader on publishing a dime story, and discusses Charles Francis Adams, Seward and Lincoln, Ward Beecher’s church, and questions of schism and theology among the Beecher family across generations.
The Gazette argues against a wife and mother who harmed herself to harm her unborn child and praises exposing such acts. It contrasts this with a Hindu mother casting an infant into the Ganges and urges adopting a platform to correct the evil rather than mere preaching.
An Illinois critique argues that municipal debts total 37.69 million with 13.60 million for railroad aid. It claims the Illinois Central gained 2.7 million acres of prime state land, valuing possible returns at over 7 thousand dollars per settler, while speculators took more than 40 million from workers, all funded by taxes and subsidies.
A historical critique laments the influential classes seeking relief from public burdens while neglecting the burdens on the powerless. The piece condemns tax resistance by property holders and warns that tax abatements for favored groups shift costs onto others, exposing avarice and selfishness in society.
The piece denounces wealth and capital interests, condemns taxes on profit while defending an income tax as fair to the laboring classes. It calls for a graded income tax from 2 to 25 percent, abolishing monopolies, and organizing the people to demand justice and reform.
Fragmented notes sketched from wartime society remarks. References include California Joe of Berdan sharpshooters seeking DARA backers, Hanging Rock Ohio capital punishment sensitivities, hotel hotel room register gibes, a Jerome Park steeplechase tease, English reviewers on novels shaping national taste, and a Western obituary note for Mr. Woodfoot.
The case of William Lagemann, charged with selling liquor to habitual inebriates, was continued until tomorrow in Police Court this morning. The brief notice appears in the second edition with a placeholder phrase about a reported event in the department.
A prosecuting witness described a continuous drunken episode lasting thirty days. Judge Marchant ordered ten days at the Workhouse. The case followed the burial of a husband, with comments about charity.
Chas Feustermacher living on Elm Street was before the Police this morning on a matter linked to a disruptive dog that has troubled neighborhood children. Unable to explain the incident, the case was continued until theMist inst.
Major Johnston announced this morning several police appointments including Geo Ginnney as Lieutenant John Henry Fegge M Sweeny and Henry Heulsman as patrolmen James Larkin Williamoy Thos Pau ani Miller were discharged Jerry Grum bine went under last night
Julia Powers, Margaret Sadier, Kate Neely and Minnie Kinson of Bucktown were sent to the Workhouse for three months each following a Police Court appearance. Neely remarked the decree should not be hard, and the court replied with a lenient sentence.
Frank Kennedy and Henry Moore appeared in Police Court this morning. Moore was charged with being drunk and disorderly and dismissed. Kennedy faced drunkenness and malicious destruction of property, with his case continued to Wednesday next.
The city papers recount two young women Laura H and Delphina tied to Longworth Street hash houses after a period away from home. A deputized officer traced them to the dens and their disconsolate families mourn the disgrace as the pair resume their disreputable leisure and social ruin.
The text reports Louis Seasongood is restored to full powers as U S G Commissioner to the Vienna Exposition after a Department of State notice of May 15 1873. It notes prior suspensions of Jackson S Schultz and Van Buren aides and confirms Seasongood’s reinstatement. The letter is from Hamilton Fish and mentions Cincinnati Ohio.
The record lists multiple defendants including Bridget Bhay and Abraham Landous with various charges and continuations. Cases cover larceny assault with intent to kill vagrancy and concealed weapon allegations with dispositions set for future dates.
A list of marriage licenses shows multiple couples including Wn. Oree Niles with M. Gallagher, Mautey with Mary Lun drey, Krauskoff with Oy Wiking, and others such as Rennek, Opens with Fannie Sonnesw, Lee with Amanda Wilianasy, Lynch with Margi Wet, Dowde with Christine M., and Ellenberger with Fannie Welles.
Fragmented report notes a two story brick building permit near St S and unnamed streets. Mentions a reception or Catholic Orphans event, a promised seat for an executive committee, and Mr McDerit chosen as Grand Master for a day. Planning and arrangements are in progress.
A man named John Hol Obama appeared before Mayor John yesterday to discuss an alleged offense. The exchange lasted about ten minutes before the individual, described as tense, avoided a direct confession and was later taken into custody by local police after a brief struggle near the door.
A local judicial matter centers on John Anthony and a flag award amid a witness testimony session. The proceedings describe the flag delivery, a monetary award, and the involvement of DeBeck and local officials as the case unfolds through the committee and custody actions.
Fire destroyed a Pearl Street building housing auctioneers Moss & Meyer and others. Losses included stock valued around 40,000 per firm, extensive water damage, and partial collapse of upper floors. Insurers listed include Home of Hartford, Franklin, and others with varied policies. Fire began in a saloon and spread, prompting multiple engine calls and widespread water use.
Testimony before the referee in a probate review covers numerous estate real estate transfers. The list includes parcels in Columbus and surrounding streets with described lots and widths, names such as Kauffman Reichert Y McIntyre Bruce Eustis and others, and references to roads, avenues, and railroad property.
Imports and exports of leading articles for the last 24 hours with prices. Oats and Barley show demand with varying grades and bids. Wheat and whisky notes indicate modest activity and price levels. Flour and Bulk Meats list lots traded, with buyers and sellers noted and daily bid ranges.
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