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Newspaper

The Star

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1873

Page

2

Cincinnati Star Publishing Company advertises daily and weekly editions

The Evening Star May 20 1878 lists the Cincinnati Star Publishing Company address at Fifth and Vine and subscription details for daily and weekly editions. It notes advertising rates per day per line and display charges, with options for home delivery and office pickup.

Daily Star Cincinnati Es . Publishing CO N. E Vine Streets Goott Street Coving Ereareay Veice Cincinnati Star Publishing Company N. E. Corner Fifth and Vine Streets Cincinnati Ohio

The Evening Star Leads Ohio Newspapers in Circulation

A look at 1872 Presbyterian Church statistics shows 468 164 members and 485 762 Sunday scholars with 28 758 new members on examination and 21 616 on certificate. English peerage numbers climb from 308 in 1830 to 401, while 209 peers have disappeared since then.

Presbyterian Church Church South United States

Chase and the Presidency in 1868 Democratic Split

A New York correspondent argues that Judge Chase never recovered from not receiving the 1868 Democratic nomination. The convention planned Seymour to honor Chase, but Seymour spoke last and withdrew, tears flowing, costing Chase the nomination. Chase believed he would have won. his health declined until his death, though many great leaders also failed before him.

Chase New York Horatio Seymour Seymour Mr. Chase Webster Clay Cass Douglas

Deacon Richard Smith and His Wicked Partner

A New York Sun feature from May 17 presents two portraits of Deacon Richard Smith and Samuel Romeo Reed with opposite expressions. It includes a sketch and commentary, then notes Smith’s recent coverage in Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper. The piece ridicules the Sun’s prose and questions the Sun’s clash with the Cincinnati Gazette.

N.Y Richard Smith Smith R. Reed Samuel Romeo Reed Jong Gazette New York Sun Cincinnati Gazette

A Reader Critique Sparks Debate Over a Story

A postal card letter denounces a feature called Only a Dime as flat silly trash while praising the Star style. The writer urges cessation and notes the note reflects a reader who rarely finishes stories yet hints at the piece’s provocative effect.

Orlan America

Mrs Stanton Calls for Women to Fight for Ballot Rights

Elizabeth Cady Stanton urges women to wage a campaign for suffrage, even at home, arguing that victory will force men to yield. The Chicago Tribune counters that such tactics could cause household deadlock and social strain, noting Stanton’s stance may have been hyperbolic.

Elizabeth Cady Stanton Africa The Chicago Tribune Tribune Cady

Education in Sweden and Norway report on folk schools

The Commissioner's report outlines Sweden's 1868 school year data with 679,128 children aged five to fifteen and 97 percent attendance in folk and other schools. It notes the early push by Nils Mansson, church opposition, and eventual adoption with religion and military training in the curriculum. School funding blends state and district taxes, with compulsory attendance and remedies for noncompliant parents. Norway trails Sweden in educational advancement.

Commissioner of Education Gen. Andrews Sweden Norway Nils Mansson House of Peasants Stockholm

Confession in Murder Case Tied to Hudsom Grinder

Joseph Waltz admits full involvement in the Harman Hatcher homicide case. The scisore-grinder was killed at Hud som in a crime over eighty two dollars, tying Waltz to the loss and motive.

Joseph Waltz Harman Hatcher Hudsom N. v

Farmers' Convention Nominee for Judge in Twenty first

A Farmers' Convention held Saturday in Illinois nominated Allen of Crawford County Wisconsin for Judge of the Twenty first Judicial District. The event reflected rural support for reform and timely leadership in regional courts, with further details to follow.

Joiney, Ill Age Co. Allen Crawford County

Police Appointments Made Including Connel Kennedy and More

Michael Connel Moses Kennedy John Hardy Martin Tighe Charles Benninger and Frank Fuchs were appointed to the police today. Benninger replaces Sergeant Reichey in the Oliver Street district.

Michael Connel Moses Kennedy John Hardy Martin Tighe Charles Benninger Frank Fuchs Benninger Sergeant Reichey Oliver Street

Spiteful Discharges in Police Court Case

Emma Misshed and two companions Bertie Duval and Nettie Volngehar were discharged in the Police Court this morning on vagrancy charges. The case originated from a servant's complaint, described as a vindictive act.

Emma Coodk Bertie Duval Nettie Volngehar

Saloon Keeper Cleared in Liquor Charge

William Lageman, keeper at Third and Park, appeared in Police Court for selling liquor to Edward Carr, an habitual drunkard. The case was dismissed and Lageman warned to be more circumspect in the future.

William Lageman Third and Park Streets Edward Carr Lian

Miles Helps Chicago Thieves' Association with Gift

R B J Miles manager of Robinson's Opera House and noted patron contributed 140 dollars and a gold watch and chain to the Chicago Thieves' Association. The gift was made in his hotel room at about 3 am while he has been borrowing sample oaths from John Robinson.

Chicago R. B. J. Miles Robinson's Operahouse Money Rt Chicago Thieves’ Association Miles John Robinson

Butts Arrested In Sewing Machine Theft Case

Chas Butts, ally of Jim Ruffian, has been in custody for days on charges of stealing a sewing machine from the Domestic Sewing Machine Company. The recovered machine, taken from Ner t, sold in this city for 540, with expert testimony and a hearing held, and the case held over for one day. Ridgeway’s portion of the matter continued to morrow.

Chas. Butts Jim Ruffian Abram M. Bodley Ne Rt Scott Ridgeway Butts Morrow

Constable Serves Writ at Saloon Amid Welded Resistance

Constable Mike Patton served a writ of restitution at Linn and Everett yesterday. The rioter Herman Broderlow resisted with a base back blow and barred entry, then claimed he was excited. He appeared in Police Court this morning and paid a $5 fine plus costs.

Mike Patton Linn and Everett Streets Herman Broderlow Mickey

Gambling raid tests new Ohio law abroad

Detectives busted a West Fourth Street gambling den set up with three men handling dealing and pressure. J. S. Shrewsbury and D. Maxwell jailed on $40 bail each for exhibiting gaming devices. Charles Richardson bound over for appearance. Eph Holland granted a Friday continuance as the test case moves to Police Court.

Ohio West Fourth Street Ninth-street J. 8. Shrewsbury D. Maxwell Chas. Richardson Eph Holland

Murder of the Innocents in Cincinnati Case Exposed

The coroner learns from Hattie Spearling of an abortion performed by Madame Fraser at 104 Central Avenue. Fraser allegedly charged 50 dollars and used an iron instrument with a knob. Spearling describes a failed operation followed by a late delivery of a living infant. Fraser has been warrant‑ed for arrest as details surface from the hospital bed in Cincinnati.

Hattie Spearling Springfield Ohio Kit Carson Cincinnati Hospital Maley Madame Fraser Central Avenue Hattie Haridun Fraser Mound Smith Streets Turr

Youthful Alleged Criminal Before Police Court

An 8 to 17 year old boy named Thomas Joyce faced the Police Court on charges tied to forging post office money orders in the firm name Spencer & Moore, and stealing materials. The firm claims several hundred pounds lost to swindling. The case was continued to the 28th, with detective Amthauer leading the investigation and belief the boy may be linked to a similar accomplice of his age.

Thomas Joyce Spencer & Moore Concrete Square Amthauer Odngaten Aves Age

Mueller Case in Police Court Delayed Until Tomorrow

H Mueller charged with permitting a nuisance on his premises did not answer in court. Attorney Kleinschmidt said Mueller is preparing for a European trip and cannot appear, though willing to defend. The overflowing vault at his Pleasant 6 Hamilton Rd property is the nuisance. The case was continued and capiases to compel Mueller’s appearance will be issued if not found.

H. Mueller Kleinschmidt Mueller Pleasant 6 Hamilton Road Kleinschmidten Capias

Woman's Foreign Mission Executive Committee Meeting Report

At Rog Paul’s Church yesterday the Woman's Foreign Mission Executive Committee presented a report on finances and adopted resolutions. The group noted increasing work and demand for educated missionary physicians and planned a Cincinnati branch meeting next year in Philadelphia.

Woman’s Foreign Musree Executive Committee Rog Paul's Church Cincinnati Abelenetba Wesa Philadelphia

Manager Macauley to Test the Law on Reserved Seats

A case in Police Court challenges city rules barring sold out reserved seats after doors open. Manager Macauley of Wood's Theater faces alleged violation based on a ticket purchase. His lawyer T A Logan plans to appeal to the Supreme Court to decide the citywide authority on such theater restrictions.

Corer Macauley Wood Squire Rowekamp T. A. Logan Supreme Court

Agricultural market report with varied commodity prices

The report shows dull grain and mixed price movements across wheat, corn, oats, rye, and barley with several figures for spot and sale quantities. Livestock notes include hogs, cattle, and pork market activity, plus whisky and flour pricing and changeable sale terms.

Acon Ravons Cofard Brighton Canal

Police Court Roundup of Drunks and Disorderlies

A patchwork listing numerous cases with sentences and continuances. Individuals named include Ann Kelly James Lynn Bridget Berry Thomas Saw Mollie Davis Herman Broderlow John Ryan James Sanders Merman Thein Thos Simmons J Shrewsbury D Maxwell A Homan Frederick Kolfers James McCarthy Jas King James Martin Parlor Thos Joyce H Mueller Charles Butts Emma Mitchell Bertie Duval Nettie Volney James L Ryan Wm Lyman Max Stern Scott Ridgway Jordan Wilson Sarah McLean Robert Degenhart Julia Shay Bulev.

Ann Kelly James Lynn Bridget Berry Thomas Mollie Davis Herman Broderlow John Ryan James Sanders Merman Thein Thos Simmons Larceny J.8 Shrewsbury D. Maxwell Graham August Finkel A. Homan Frederick Kolfers James McCarthy Jas. King James Martin James Parlor Thos. Joyce H. Mueller Charles Butts Emma Mitchell Bertie Duval Nettie Volney James L.ryan Wm. Lyman Max Stern Scott Ridgway Poe McErey Jordan Wilson Sarah McLean Robert Degenhart Julia Shay Bulev

Law report on Wells and related 1865 stock cases

Court reviews er ror petitions from Cincinnati Foundery v Diana Wells and The Same v Horace Wells et al. Findings detail Horace Wells and Judge Hilton actions in stock transfer involving Mrs Wells and her minors, with guardianship and settlement outcomes. Judgment affirmed for plaintiffs in error in part, new trials granted in others, and several dissents noted.

Cincinnati Foundery Diana Wells Horace Wells Carpenter Moulton & Taft Collins & Herron L. French van Camp Administratrix Yaple T'liden Donham & Foraker Hagans Broadwell & Hyman Fr. Feld Wife Patrick Slatterly Ent Po & Throop Wm. Disney Abe Orton & Okey

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