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Newspaper
The Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1872
Page
3
Covington community paper reports a brief item from The Evening Star. Details are incomplete but indicate a local incident or event with names and places omitted in the OCR snippet. Further readable facts are not present in this fragment.
A historic presidential contest reveals Democrats fighting on a Republican field with Liberal allies. The coalition collapses as leaders like Sumner and Schurz fail to rally rank and file while Grant remains stoic against abuse. Coalition unity falters without shared doctrine and purpose, exposing power as motive, not policy, and urging nominees to stay home during campaigns.
The article argues against public outcry at Greeley’s Western tour remarks. It defends his oratory but suggests silence could be wiser, praising the peaceful, lawful election process and the nation’s orderly self government as a hopeful sign for the future. It emphasizes absence of violence and widespread confidence in the electoral outcome.
Prof E B Andrews of Ohio State spoke at the Board of Trade on the city’s coal needs and supply risks. He traced fuel history from forest to water power to coal and listed rail routes from Cincinnati to key coal fields and valleys, noting growing demand and precarious future sufficiency.
The text surveys multiple coal seams from Symmes Creek to Duck Creek and Pomeroy region, noting Briar Hill, Sheridan, and Webster Furnace coals. It argues rail links via Marietta Cincinnati and Ohio Valley routes bring rich, accessible deposits within about 150 miles of Cincinnati, reducing dependence on distant western Pennsylvania.
SABULA Nov. 8 Yesterday morning a switch engine on the W A railroad exploded while transferring care from the ferry boat. The entire engine was blown to pieces scattering parts across the Mississippi. The engineer was bruised by the lever but the blast injured no one else.
Court records show multiple cases with names such as John Went, James Blair, John Lowenstein, John Baker, Alice Pay, James Montgomery, Geo Mahl, and others. Dispositions include dismissals, continuances, and costs. several assault, battery, larceny, and concealed weapons charges noted with respective outcomes. The misc docket lists Alice Fay assault and battery, Hannah Huroch petit larceny, May Williams larceny, and related charges, all with varied resolutions.
The Board of Trade Committee on the Chesapeake and Cincinnati railroad met yesterday morning to discuss the road. A unanimous resolution urged corporators to aid the general committee in subscriptions and securing right of way along the route. A subcommittee was formed to advertise for stock and plan an officer election. Three routes were proposed via the Ohio river arc, Symmes Creek and Hillsboro, and a ridge route through Georgetown. A joint session with the Chamber of Commerce was scheduled for the afternoon. General Warner represented the Ohio Valley extension. the committee adjourned to noon.
Afternoon market review up to 1:00 PM Friday November 8 shows dull activity across staples. Oats, pork, green meats and lard note steady or quiet trade with limited buyer interest and steady prices. corn and whisky receipts listed with varied bushel figures and small lots sold or held.
Real estate transfers dated Thursday November 7 show multiple parcels in Cincinnati area neighborhoods. Emil Hoffmann to Charles Feuster Macher lot 18 near Washington and Hammond. Narcissa Ellison gains lot on Walnut. Chase to Richard Woolley lot on Hackberry and Sycamore. Hendrickson to A B West. Harbeson to L Wayne. Muth to Arpeteane. Kinzel to Simonsen undivided eighth of 50 acres in Whitewater. and other parcels on Market, Prospect, Bellevue, and Mt. Auburn totaling various sizes and prices including 1900 for Mt. Auburn property and 200 for lease hold in Corryville.
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