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Newspaper
The Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1872
Page
1
Boston reports buoyant mood amid recovery from the large blaze. Officials estimate losses vary, with some insurers predicting up to fifty million dollars, while many insured firms resume operations. Police guard the ruined district as crowds surge, and liquor sales are halted at six to curb unrest.
The Philadelphia dispatch notes a large relief meeting held yesterday to aid victims of the Boston fire, with committees appointed and funds raised. A murder case in Washington is reported, with a suspect to be brought to trial. The U.S. Centennial Commission urges state groups to form county associations, and William Meredith is nominated for president. Philadelphia university advertising for German degree seekers is questioned as a charter repeal affects ads.
Washington reports say President has pardoned Appleton Oakemith convicted a decade ago of slave trade involvement, now evading law. Cabinet notes discuss relief for Boston, Treasury sources link gold price fall to speculators, and appointments include a Bridgeport postmaster and a Maryland Centennial Commissioner. Boston relief plans proceed. Board of Trade maps new straight street lines to replace tortuous routes.
Additional returns raise Grant’s statewide majority to over 11 000 with little change expected. Oregon returns show a 3000 Grant margin, but remaining Democratic counties may shrink it. Harrison Jones deputy collector in Los Angeles dies. Boston fire barely touches San Francisco commerce, boosts boot and shoe trade, and wool destruction benefits growers.
Rev G H Robertson faces trial as the Louisville Presbytery convened under Moderator Rev Dr E J Humphrey. Lawyers, including John G Barrett for the defendant, heard preliminary proceedings as several ladies attended and the case could span days. A stranger named Fred Harrison near Bardstown Junction committed suicide Monday by shooting himself after borrowing a shotgun for a rabbit.
Defalcation of fifteen thousand dollars is reported at the Gold Exchange Bank, with Gen. Hiram C. Rogers named as the defaulter. Dropsy cases surge among New York horses, while the Board of Underwriters fixes 1887 rates without rebates. Father Burke delivers a lecture at the Academy of Music. An injunction blocks International Insurance from transacting business pending court order. Boston fires trigger losses across multiple firms and reserves.
The report notes the American Geographical Society arranging a free captive for Stanley on arrival, Boston fire impact on New York real estate, Father Burke criticizing Irish governance, and Chicago relief efforts totaling 214,460 with future increases. Mass meetings pledge support, horse disease appears to ease, and transit resumes with horses and dummies used citywide.
The body of a man, believed to be a Spaniard named Cagel, was found on the Brooklyn sidewalk near Park Avenue with a bullet wound to the breast and a revolver nearby. Authorities say a sum of 355 dollars in gold and jewelry were disturbed. A meeting of the Evangelical Alliance at the Church of the Pilgrims heard Rev. Dr. Schoff report on Europe operations and the 1873 New York conference with speakers including Beecher.
Milwaukee dispatch reports an epizootic spreading rapidly as half the city’s horses suffer its effects. Many draught horses withdrawn, substitutes scarce, goods moved by hand carts or stored in warehouses. Merchants seek oxen, with several already in use.
Lowell Massachusetts November 13 reports that dispatches claimed Sayings banks in the city lost large sums in the Boston fire are false. Officials state neither Sayings bank has loans there that will be affected and the banks remain financially secure.
In New Orleans the vote count nears completion. Beauregard leads Burke for Administrator of Improvements by a small margin. Greeley has a large majority over Grant in the city. The final tally is expected today.
A fire aboard an Adams express car attached to the 5 P M express train near Newark caused damage to silks velvets and jewelry valued at about twenty thousand dollars all items were heavily damaged by smoke and water but the fire was quickly extinguished.
Political excitement has subsided and residents focus on a new Richmond courthouse costing about 500000. Ezra Smith & Co. builds a desk and coffin factory at Sixth and Walnut. Eight to ten year old boys are arrested for tobacco theft. some offenders may be sent to the Work-house. A local evangelist holds multi day meetings drawing many attendees.
The city trustees met in the Council Chamber with Alderman Sands presiding and Major W L Robinson as secretary. Meetings at engine houses enrolled volunteers for dragging engines during the horse epidemic and to support the fire department with fifty men per ward under engineer direction.
The Board met in regular session with Mayor Davis in the chair. A resolution orders daily inspection of stables on routes and to remove water troughs from streets. Dr. Clendenin reports on opthlc and urges pork packers to suspend killing to limit public health impact. households urged to manage rubbish and offal to prevent nuisance. care with carbolic acid as a disinfectant and warnings on its toxicity.
The Harmonia Singing Society marks its second anniversary with a concert and ball at Beckett's Hall on Monday evening November 18 1872 A retreat is promised for attendees. The American Literary and Singing Society held its first meeting at Beardsley’s Hall with opening address by H L Morey. The St Mary's Catholic Benevolent Society plans a second annual ball at Beckett's Hall November 21 1872. Court sessions continue and banks will close on Thanksgiving week.
In Cumminsville a horse disease struck many animals including those owned by D Hicks, livery stable proprietor. Street cars were withdrawn from the Spring Grove avenue line between nine and ten last night due to horses being attacked by the disease.
Obituaries and social notes mention residents around the river near Foot Street and a prize awarded to Tom. A Masonic meeting plans a new hall and a builder owner on Mayo and York Streets proposes a liberal deal. An epidemic affects horses and stables, with several premises and Newport street rail yard cars likely to be withdrawn.
The Longview Lunatic Asylum trustees held a session at the Ruperthined ent office. They reviewed patient counts, staff notes, and a new wrought iron fencing proposal from Cincinnati makers. The annual report showed reduced expenses and plans to print 750 copies for public distribution.
Board members discuss improving facilities at the overcrowded asylum. The superintendent and engineer are authorized to purchase grate bars. other details touch on building costs and forthcoming actions at the next meeting.
The American Institute of Architects delegates discuss the need for broader curriculum in architectural education after fires in Boston. Reports urge rounded study for architects and named officers, committees, and forthcoming nominations.
A fragment discusses nickel ore sources, noting a single mine in Lancaster County Pennsylvania with depth estimates around 200 feet and a small workforce. It mentions other mines in Missouri and describes nickel as a potential substitute for silver and other metals, with varying ore values and local mining activity.
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