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Newspaper
The Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1873
Page
2
The report calls for immediate government intervention to resolve the poisoning death of Arctic explorer Capt Hall. An alleged statement by Esquama ux "Joe" the interpreter is cited, urging swift inquiry and prosecution of any guilty parties.
An Ohio subscriber reports an agent railing at a Cincinnati subscribe for Only a Dime. He dismisses the regctive as trash for deep minded readers. The same person sent two more postal card notes, which were not printed, exposing a disguised handwriting hoax.
A constitutional delegate from Santo argues against disfranchising able bodied men who refuse road work. He criticizes Sears from Wyandot for land interests and contends the poll tax is an old relic that taxes the landless as much as the wealthy. He warns the system enforces road building for the rich.
Editorial attacks the July abolition of franking as reducing congressional documents and boosting press dependence. It argues free papers failed to enlighten the public, calling franked books unnecessary and praising the press as the real source of public information.
The speaker rails at land grabs by speculators and railway grants, urging genuine settlement under homestead laws. They criticize the Columbus Convention for not condemning party misdeeds broadly, call out Republican corruption, and urge addressing national debt, revenue, and continental questions with honesty and urgency.
Article extols Cincinnati landmarks Bridge Fountain and Public Library Building as symbols of progress. Notes Library accommodations nearly complete with 200 000 volumes and anticipated full collection within twenty years.
Partial readable text shows a court related matter involving a petit action and a monetary amount. The fragment mentions 60 dollars and a delay or deferment linked to a court motion. Details are incomplete and subject to OCR error.
Fragmentary text indicates Michael Scully faced larceny charges for stealing a watch from James Wes before morning. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR. no further facts or outcomes can be confirmed from the readable portion.
The defendant pleads through counsel for a continuance due to illness. Henry Wilson Pera Bra faces charges tied to a gaming exhibit in a case set for June 4.
In a police telephonied hearing the case against Col P J Sullivan and Andrew Mullane faced threats of personal violence. The arrest warrant reference and ongoing proceedings continued into the 97th inst with unclear charges and context.
A fragmentary report highlights a rumored remedy as promising for headache relief. The note mentions costs and a comparison to yesterday, with unclear details about origin or efficacy.
Police report a broadway area shooting case with suspect held for further arraignment. The incident occurred yesterday with injuries described and the case postponed to the next court date for additional evidence and arraignment on the shooting charge.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a continuance in the Gould poisoning case involving four Coles defendants including Rogers. The document references a proceeding date, a potential Friday appearance, and serious charges related to cruelty and entry, with unclear details due to damaged text.
A jumble of names and charges appears with mentions of arrests including Michael McDonald and James McHugh, along with George Wilson and Celestine Goaia. The text refers to assault, shooting, murder cases, bail amounts, and court dates with scattered legal actions and penalties.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Woodhull era followers and opponents within a spiritualist or reform milieu. The passage hints at conflict between higher law adherents and those who dismissed or challenged the movement’s aims, with limited readable names and context.
Major Blackburn and Richerson with the Gaulthers were recently arrested while dealing far on a street. Police observed the action and the case concerns alleged gambling in a peaceful area. The defendant sought a continuance, granted, with trial expected soon and a court date set.
James Rowekamp sues theater owner Mr. Haviland after buying four tickets for the 9th and paying one dollar each. Doors opened and seats were taken and the case argues the theater’s jurisdiction and public interest in the matter.
The Hanselmianna mandery and friends traveled by carriage to a seaside destination aboard a chartered boat. Captain Nemes led the party as they toured the home grounds and buildings, spending hours on site before returning in carriages with their escort.
A formal address praising the city of Portland and its hospitality at a convention. The speaker lauds the population and scholarly efforts, notes obligations of duty, and commends two honored men for their service. The passage expresses hope for future progress and compliments the attendance and speeches by others.
A clipped sales note records a brig sample priced at 785 dollars with 100 pieces described as fancy. The item listing mentions a change and brig sample context, indicating a trade or display note without full specification.
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