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Newspaper
The Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1873
Page
3
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The paper discusses municipal extravagance in Cincinnati, criticizing high expenditures on streets and improvements while defending the need for clean, well-kept streets. It argues spending is justified if it funds essential services, noting the visible contrast between contractor profits and labor pay. It also references broader national topics and local disputes.
The Grant committee in Leena warns that decoration graves of rebel dead will not be tolerated, delivered on the 30th inst. The note questions whether reconciliation should ease tensions from the late unpleasantness.
The piece accuses contractors of pocketing price differences by using New York market prices for contracts to furnish goods in the Northwest and Indian country. It notes women and men aligning with those schemes and questions why shipments from distant states yield cheaper supplies to the Pacific and interior regions.
In a House Common debate the speaker argues that the working classes would forgo sugar and beer to ease taxes while the wealthy enjoy luxury. He condemns revenue from the poor and questions taxing necessities that keep many in hardship.
A fragment reflecting on egotism as a source of wisdom. Citing Greek historian and Plato’s philosophy, it argues personal talk reveals knowledge and entertains listeners, while warning against excessive self focus. It notes differing tolerance for egotism among speakers.
The Governors' Convention met in Atlanta on Tuesday with about 100 delegates present. Seer Brown of Tennessee was elected President amid a plea to unify on the platform and address cheap transportation as the sole discussion topic.
The Board of Common Council meets tomorrow to consider the confirmation of the mayor's appointment. The Dental Association held a meeting yesterday and the Bar Association reported on the committee for rules of practice and pleading in United States Courts in the vicinity.
County Commissioners held an election to fill the vacancy for director at the Longview asylum. The term expiration and a recessing date are noted, with Mr Reinlein later chosen and then unanimously approved.
An individual released on a $600 bail on a writ of error to appear in court when required after being taken into custody earlier this morning.
A theft report notes missing items including a gold watch chain and sixty dollars from a residence. Independent Detective Captain Butts is questioned as a former captain and not recently employed, with local figures weighing involvement in the case.
A rowdy listed man John Lee was arrested after a dispute involving a Texas steer. He was sent to Police Court this morning, sentenced to three days in the Workhouse and fined 100 dollars plus costs.
J H Overbeck proposes to build a two story brick structure with a stone and brick front on the north side of Wood between Sopmatte and Hunt. A two story frame dwelling and a two story brick arts building are also planned on Vine Street between Liberty and Poplar, near Broadway.
An unclear police court brief describes a case involving a defendant named Ohalles firaan a charged with an act related to a rare incident. The text mentions an interpreter, a tense scene, and references to injuries, a potential brain fever, and a possible prior incident or attack.
Charles Fentsmacher was arraigned on a charge related to harboring a vicious dog. The judge dismissed the man but ordered the dog to be destroyed and made into sausage meat at the earliest possible moment.
A Superior Court action centers on tax exemption claims for property owned by a party listed as exempt under a state provision. The case involves the county treasurer, auditor, and sheriff general, with assessment issues and a judgment requested by the plaintiffs and defendants.
A garbled OCR listing various property parcels, deeds, and clearances. Mentions multiple lot numbers, streets, and owners such as J, T. Lolis, and Walgnt, with references to East Pearl Street, Broad Street, and Seventh Street. Includes notes on sales, payments, and legal actions in a mid 19th century context.
The Lewes market report notes mixed activity with bulk meat shipments and liquor products trading at varied prices. It records 1,200 shells of No 9 whiskey and large bulk meat movements, including 100,000 lbs of clear meat, with price hints across ribs and shoulders.
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