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Newspaper
The Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1872
Page
2
The Weekly Star argues the Boston conflagration will not trigger a national money panic. It notes Boston’s wealth, insurance flows, and quick firm reoccupations, comparing to Chicago and urging calm while stressing continued capital circulation and solvency.
The piece notes Mr. Wo. Bayer of Baltimore donating property to a Hebrew asylum and discusses possible moves by Pacific railway directors to prevent snow blockades. It mentions Ton Scott advancing the Southern route, Langston as a potential Attorney General, Brinkerhoff’s remarks at a Liberal revival, and critiques of abolition talk and Post-office cuts. The writer mocks reformers and highlights political tensions in the era.
The piece argues against the current competitive examination system for civil service reform. It asserts the schoolboy style of testing fails to identify true talent, praises General Grant for following the law, and asks reformers like General Brinkerhoff to detail practical methods, warning the plan may do no good without a workable approach.
The article warns that horse distemper is imminent and recommends mild treatment. It stresses rest, warmth, soft food, cleanliness, and good ventilation to ease the illness and prevent relapse, advising against early return to work after recovery.
Four inches of snow fell overnight with continuing heavy snow in Minnesota. Storms were reported in the northern part of the state according to a special dispatch to the Star.
Madrid reports a minor insurrection in Anda ces as the government readies suppression. Bethel Fair support includes $1,260 in goods from sewing groups and agencies. Louis Sebring, 21, of 114 Fourteenth Street, is missing since Sunday. Young Men’s Christian Association annual events show 5,069 attendees at Saturday meetings and 7,226 at noon sessions, with 648 employment names and 198 placements.
The epizootic spreads rapidly through Mt. Auburn Pendleton and city routes. With horses dying and vehicles scarce, businesses stagnate as dairies and depots face supply gaps. Brew ers deploy ox teams and volunteers support transit while milk depots may be placed citywide. One horse death reported on Vinestreet Hill.
Vice President Hatfield chaired a morning meeting with design displays on walls. Discussions covered bylaw amendments, membership rules, and a proposal to form a National Incorporation from Congress. The group planned lessons with Cincinnati institutions and considered invitations from professionals abroad.
John B Brusport of Fay Brown in this State visited a downtown store after a tour of Fountain Square. He bought a cresde watch for 15 dollars that failed to keep time and was later given a refund. Returning later, he discovered his wallet and about 150 dollars were missing, and Gus Coldier is hired to pursue the case.
The record lists first second and third premiums awarded by state and county agents for the Cincinnati Industrial Exposition. Judges L. Taylor Seth C. Foster Matthew Addy named.
In Judge Straub court Henry Quinn and Geo Galligher received short terms or dismissals for drunkenness. Drusie Fraher Julia Mason and others faced petit larceny dismissals. Pat Moran thirty days, Ruth Irvine vagrancy thirty days, and multiple abuse and assault cases were dismissed or continued as noted.
The city reports the fatal stabbing of Harkins by John Turney, ongoing horse epidemics affecting Covington Street railway and omnibus stables, and a false fire alarm. The German National Bank declares a five percent semiannual dividend while real estate transfers and district news fill the rest of the page.
Park officials seek a 10 000 appropriation from council as Park Commission funds fall from 600 to critical levels. Park Superintendent Strauch gains authority to hire a watchman for Burnet Woods after leaf fires. Also notes boat rent over the summer at Lincoln Park and cadet elect Howard A Springett named after exam by A F Perry.
Market report from Liverpool lists grain and livestock prices and wheat futures. Wheat firm at 104% to 104 1/2 for nearby and deferred contracts. beef, pork and tallow prices mixed. lard nominal. sugar and flour values noted. extensive figures on exports and stock movements accompany a broad commodity snapshot.
Local note from Virginia City Montana highlights The Montanian book and job offerings. George F. Cope leads Kaitor efforts with end mare details.
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