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Newspaper
The Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1872
Page
1
Historic telegraph note records the first edition dispatch to the Daily Evening Star. It outlines publication timing and the rapid relay of news to the newspaper's main desk. No further details are provided in the fragment.
FRANKFORT November 4 reports say cholera appears in several districts in Germany with viral cases and fatalities. Authorities enforce stringent sanitary measures hoping to prevent spread to larger cities while experts monitor the outbreak.
In Vienna on November 4 cholera appeared in the city over the last two days with several deaths. Authorities ordered street disinfection and strict sanitary measures to halt the plague as reports from other counties warn of a possible regional outbreak unless extreme care is taken.
Prague reports several Asiatic cholera cases that have proved fatal. The disease, thought to have come from the east, prompts city and Bohemian towns to implement extraordinary sanitary precautions as a preventive measure.
Paris reports a new postal convention between France and Russia has been signed by authorized representatives. Ratification exchanges will follow. The forthcoming Assembly session is awaited with interest as debates on city class issues begin. A declaration from M. Chauncey and Republicans urges immediate consolidation of the Republic.
Berlin reports a rising emigration from Germany to the United States. Agricultural and manufacturing districts feel the drain as hundreds emigrants travel via Bremen and other routes. The government plans measures to curb the exodus, including abrogating the reduced tariff for emigrants and their goods.
New York weather turned wet with poor horse care conditions. Up town streets show dead horses and high mortality, despite oxen attempts and improving but slow relief from distemper. A Herald dispatch from St Thomas mentions a late October incident.
A huge explosion and fire ripped through two vessels the bark Clara b and the bark Brook tied at the wharf. Both ships burned to the water’s edge as firemen fought the inferno all night. No lives were lost. The Holbrook remained in port after a storm damaged voyage plans.
In Boston on November 4 Maurice Tomansly and Timothy Deassy clashed after a confrontation as Deassy walked home with his wife. Tomansly drew a knife and stabbed Deassy multiple times. Deassy died shortly after at the station house. Tomansly was committed for examination.
Secretary Richardson directs the Assistant Treasurer in New York to buy one million dollars in bonds and sell one million in gold in November. The plan includes several weekly gold sales totaling four million dollars. The report also notes the St Patrick Cathedral cornerstone ceremony and a Utah robbery involving Professor Hayden's exploring party. Many federal employees will be away voting.
The city reports widespread horse illness affecting all stables. Streetcar companies cut service to four horses per hour and plan further suspensions. Surgeons warn the disease could cause general malady among horses if rain arrives, while the Mayor approves dummy cars to operate on rails.
Police identified John Corcoran, a packing house worker, found with throat cut in the South Branch after disappearing two weeks earlier. The city observed the Sunday ordinance with many saloons closed and few arrests for disorder. Horse disease spread, with few animals on streets and no streetcars or omnibuses running. Weather: cloudy and disagreeable.
The Terre Haute Evening Gazette was purchased by Wm. C. Ball J. R. Dickerson and Chris. Rhoderus. The murder of Mr. Sullivan of Angola remains unsolved as officers press the case. George Beeth of Muncie died after lying on a rail line. A safe at John Haney's Clinton warehouse was broken into and burglars escaped. Edward Windle, a Pittsburg road brakeman, was killed near Fort Wayne by a fall from a moving car. Lucien Egbert, ex Trustee of Adams township, Parke county, fled amid a debt dispute. Allen county commissioners seek bids for a new Fort Wayne jail valued over $100,000 to be ready by October 4, 1874. Wayne county property under relocation review valued at eighty thousand dollars by state verifiers.
Instructions for bulb replanting note soil types and depth. Heavy clay requires removal and mixing with coca loam or leaf mold. Deep digging eighteen inches and four to six inches of well rotted cow manure. After planting, a three inch layer of fresh cow manure, then leaves or straw for winter insulation. In spring remove cover as bulbs emerge. Cleveland Herald.
Fort Wayne is proposed to build a new jail at a cost of 100000. The report notes 882 convicts at the State penitentiary and mentions various incidents and local events across states including legal actions and fire losses.
About 150 attacked a fuel station in Besseges Garde, wounding gendarmes who fired back. Troops deployed to quell unrest amid dissatisfaction with a new ballot act and slow voting in many areas.
Mr A Schwartz of Lockland tripped on a pennant at the Odd-fellows Hall and fractured his leg. Gillespie House stable items including harness and bridle were stolen, along with a carriage cushion from Miss Garvis. The colored people of Greenwood held a final campaign meeting on Friday and the Club staged a small happy procession on Saturday evening.
A colored girl employed by Col. Teeter was attacked on Wyoming avenue as she walked home. The assailant tried to drag her away under a shawl but fled after her screams. Burns avenue graveling is finished and the village will soon light streets with gasoline lamps.
Newport reports a complimentary concert by Madame Rive for pupil Julia Gould of the city next Thursday evening at Odd-fellows Hall. Assistant performers include Professor Tesso and others. The piece highlights local arts and community events in a period voice.
In Covington a group of boys attacked a black man named Jos Turney near Cushi saw mill throwing bricks and stones. Turney was struck on the head and retaliated with a knife injuring two assailants, William Riley and Martin Harkins. Turney was arrested and jailed as both sides prepare for an election contest. Also notes police busy after a recent disturbance and that Mrs. C Thom of the city is recovering from injuries near Paducah, Ky.
At Strong's Hall in Cumminsville the Grant and Wilson Club named officers and committee members for the rally and challenging groups. The Turner hall on Hoffman near Apple is ready and a gymnastics instructor is engaged for winter. The St Aloysius Church fair begins soon as political harmony returns after fears of colored Davis speech trouble.
The Second National Baptist Sunday school Convention and Institute begins Wednesday November 10 at ten o’clock A M at Ninth Street Baptist Church Cincinnati. The event expects 700 to 800 visitors with pastors and one chief from each church or Sunday school.
A reflection on death and separation, describing how the dead ascend beyond mortal understanding yet remain close as they become part of a higher sphere. The piece emphasizes spiritual continuity, awaiting reunion, and the belief that the dead are more ours after leaving earthly life.
A distorted historic notice describes a 16 year old girl from Dane near Madison losing her reason while under the influence of alcohol. It notes she could speak German fluently afterward despite never knowing the language before. The fragment references dates and terms unclear in the record.
The page records a mix of community activities and notices including musical entertainments at the M E Church hall and a literary sales event. It mentions a children's entertainment, a stock sale, and a committee planning meeting with references to local venues such as the park and post office.
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