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Newspaper
The Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1872
Page
2
The Bretting Star reports a daily circulation margin surpassing every other Aftern paper by more than three thousand copies, underscoring its dominant market position. The figure reflects strong reader demand and steady distribution, indicating effective publicity and community reach.
The Weekly Star appeals to friends and readers to add one more subscriber each, calling it the largest and cheapest weekly newspaper in the West. Subscriptions cost one dollar per year with a one-dollar premium, and specimen copies are offered free to prospective subscribers. The note adds a light aside about the New York Herald and a humorous illness joke about a horse.
An opinion piece discusses Connecticut court ruling on voters and female suffrage, predicting a national clash in 1876. It contrasts the Times and Chronicle with the Branford paper, alleging unequal circulation and challenging a public dispute over a post office letter publication. The author presses for a timely meeting to settle any default in circulation.
The veteran journalist Horace Greeley resumes editorial duties at the Tribune, pledging to support Grant administration policies. The piece hints at renewed Republican alignment and predicts Greeley may find contentment in his editorial post for four years, contrasting with political power elsewhere.
Fragmentary OCR hints at a reform party declaration, mentioning immortal names and vitality. The garbled lines reference enrollment aims and a central life theme, but the piece lacks coherent detail or clear event context. The text shows speculative political ideas without concrete actions or dates.
The piece argues against rushing a new Liberal reform party after a defeat. It urges burying the dead, healing the wounded, and waiting until genuine wrongs require reform. It warns against public suspicion and urges a cautious, specification driven approach to any future reform movement.
A Cincinnati prospectus urges manufacturers and coal users to consider a plan to supply cheap coal via railroads. It offers lands up to fifty thousand acres at ten dollars per acre, with perfect titles settled for generations. The message cites Daddow on the region’s coal seams as the world’s richest and most suitable for trade needs.
L H Sargent promotes a Cincinnati backed plan to finance a fifteen mile coal railroad to develop Kanawha coal and timber resources. He argues coal at river and rail rates, expected profits to stockholders, and compares local supply to Cincinnati demand. The call seeks $500,000 subscriptions and outlines price targets and route steps.
Logansport Indiana honors Dr Uriah Farquhar acclaimed pioneer physician born Frederick Jones Md January 5 17 Nov 1820 marriage to Keziah Elam in Wilmington Ohio 1836 joined Fitch practice in Logansport 1836 and lived a life of the righteous His death occurred after a long career with lingering references to his family and final rest dates and events in the community context
The Cincinnati Literary Club meets this evening with an essay by H. D. Peck. The Coopers' Union No. 21 holds its regular meeting at Lafayette Hall. R. G. Eckles lectures tomorrow at Thom's Hall on spiritualism. The American Institute of Architects holds its sixth annual session at Mozart Hall next Tuesday and Wednesday. Catholics of the new West Walnut Hills church meet at Crowley's Hall to elect trustees. A freight train collision near Front Street damages a baggage wagon. the wagoner escaped unharmed. Police arrest Annie Devere for drunkenness, but misidentify a lodger in court. Major William Travis receives a Notary Public commission, the first for a colored man. Carrie Smith is released from the Workhouse but drifts through town and back to the Workhouse through the day. A fire alarm originated when Mrs. Prout mishandled a gasoline lamp. flames scorched her hand but caused no building damage.
The Grover Opera Troupe presents a grand sacred concert tomorrow evening at Pike's Opera House. English and German companies appear with Madame Licht may, Mrs. Seguin, Carl Formes, Bernard, and the full chorus and orchestra. Popular prices.
Messrs Matthews Rameey & Matthews petitioned in the Court of Common Pleas to set aside the will of the late Rev Samuel J Browne, alleging mental incapacity at execution. Petitioners include John W Browne and A J Browne and Frances M A Curtis, with Pearson C Browne and others named as executors and interested parties.
A list of police court entries including Carrie Smith eight months and several fines or costs for Will Feldman Fred Myer John Conley Ann Derale and others. Multiple cases were dismissed or resulted in short jail terms for charges such as vagrancy assault and loitering with dates or durations noted.
A private morning meeting at the Republican Executive Committee at Fourth Street HQ adopted a resolution urging Greeley voters in each state to instruct their electors to vote for General Grant for a unanimous election. The session included defense of a committee member accused of treachery and discussions about other election figures amid sharp remarks from reporters and locals.
A joint committee of citizens and the Board of Trade reported on freight blockades, noting that new locks and the Louisville canal will allow larger boats to load for all points. Rail lines like Shortline, Ohio & Mississippi, and Louisville & Nashville pledge expanded capacity, with new southern trunk lines under construction to prevent future delays and sustain growing shipments to Southern points.
The Hamilton County Teachers Association held its regular monthly session in the Chamber of the Common Council. Wm Brickley opened with a paper on teacher responsibility for moral instruction, arguing school influence shapes conduct beyond hours.
Greenwood resident French Whitehead, a colored boy, shot his little sister with a rifle while visiting, and Dr Habinger reports the wound as of so serious a character that no hopes are entertained for the girl’s recovery.
Kenton County vote totals announced at Independence show Greeley Grant 1886 O Conor 11 Arthur 3 Myers 1 766 Doughty 3 Grenexs majority 1 083 Arthurs majority 1 211 plus a knife stabbing incident involving a boy Hawkins and a suspect named John Turney as bail forfeiture looms.
Fristed transfers show August Brestol and wife swapping lots with O F Brestol on Gumminsville avenue. eS Smith and wife lease a Celestial street site to Owen McGuire. Assignee of G Koehler & Co to John Zapf acquires Liberty street lot. D M March and E Harwood sell to Adam Harting. Louis Suhr and wife transfer leasehold on East Pearl street to Christopher Kiechler, then Kiechler and wife sell to Hugh Campbell. Valentine Mentel and wife sell to John Enwright on Ochiér Garrard corner.
In Criminal Court yesterday Frank Shields was convicted of manslaughter for the John Schuster killing and sentenced to two years in the state penitentiary. The report also notes ex policeman Jerry Reed suing Swifts Iron and Steel Works for 30000 over an arm injury. St Patrick's Club holds its second annual ball at Oddfellows Hall Tuesday. Campbell county official results show Greeley 1921 Grant 1470 O Conor 3 Arthur 1725 Myers 1469 with light country turnout. Cold Springs poll-book tossed after counting. Rev Elijah Goodwin named regular pastor of the Christian Church and starts tomorrow in Haymans Hall.
Market telegrams from Chicago New York and San Francisco report mixed activity. Grain futures show wheat and corn unsettled while oats and rye vary. beef and pork prices cited with modest moves. coffee and sugar steady. cotton and rice listed with modest changes. Local floor trading described as dull and firm in spots with cash values noted.
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