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Newspaper
The Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1872
Page
1
The daily evening star reports a reform bill being prepared with Congressmen inclined to squelch it. Prominent liberals debate the measure as rumors circulate about Canadian annexation projects and a special Louisiana legislature session.
Paris reports the government crisis deepens as a confidence vote in Thiers could spark a new ministry plan. A Republican Assembly meeting backed Gambetta's view that dissolving the Assembly is the only remedy to the current government difficulties.
Washington reports a new reform bill to abolish Assessors and Assistant Assessors, shifting duties to twenty five Treasury special agents. The administration backs the plan while Congress opposes it. the proposal aims to cut government salary costs by about three million dollars.
The report notes resignations and potential shifts in key posts as a caucus questions a House chair, Gov. Blair may leave the Claims Committee, and Senator Sherman opposes Douglass plan. It discusses Treasurer balances and a libel suit by Allen Rutherford against John W. Forney, with details of the Oct 1872 Press publication and contested damages.
A large meeting of British colonists in New York favored annexation of Canada to the United States and planned outreach to Buffalo Chicago St Louis and New Orleans leaders. Stanley of the Herald will be honored at Delmonico's with subsequent events at the Lotos Club Cooper Institute and the New York Geographical Society.
In Indianapolis yesterday the Swine Breeders Convention discussed a general standard of excellence for hogs to meet market needs. A Berkshire breed standard report was submitted, amid notes of diverse swine representation and anticipated benefits for breeders. Horse disease also spreading locally, with over a hundred affected and two hundred suspected by noon in nearby towns.
Chicago reports full county returns for state officers and electors. Grant leads with 239 933 votes, Greeley 183 589, OConor 8 043, Grant surpasses both by 53 801. Galva village fire devastates Henry county, over a quarter million in loss, relief to be arranged. Epizootic toll notes 805 horse deaths since Nov 1, with 332 per day during peak period. Danish Society calls for relief donations.
Reports from St Paul say weather eases. DeGraff & Co. had about one thousand men near the western terminus at Da kota. Snow halted patrols and supplies for over a week as DeGraff’s train reached New Ulm and Superintendent Stewart attempted to move in. rumors say blockades persist but lack clear authority.
The Grand Secretary’s report shows 143 lodges in working condition and annual receipts of $34,367.50 in New Jersey. The M W Grand Master reports the order is widespread with eight new dispensations and one lodge revived. A Grand Master may permit regalia balls picnics and excursions if no intoxicants are served. Governor Parker posts a $500 reward for the arrest and conviction of Charles Coyle’s Essex County murderers.
Fire at Dow and Bros planing mills spreads with southeast wind and endangers Lexington. Four burned houses contained smallpox patients who fled in danger, a child is burned, and total losses are estimated between $30,000 and $50,000.
Harrisburg reports from the Constitutional Convention discuss proposals to lengthen the governor’s term to four years, extend senator terms to four, and halve representatives terms to two with biennial sessions, plus amending pardoning power and creating a council on pardons. The plan also seeks to ban passes for public officials, force school attendance, and require jury verdicts by majority assent.
Boston reports a steady money market with funds accumulating and loans available at 7 1 4 percent on prime collateral. Demand for first class paper rises while rates hold near prior quotes. A Cincinnati house offers to discount its own notes for a Boston firm as a charitable gesture. Northwestern Ohio Medical Association plans a December 5 Lima meeting with a grand hop and banquet.
Governor H. C. Warmouth issues a proclamation convening the Louisiana General Assembly in extra session for ten days. The session will meet December 9 1872 at Mechanics Institute New Orleans, with both elected members and those holding over summoned to attend.
A fire at Woodruff & Robinson stores in Brooklyn flared anew breaking out in a warehouse section not touched by prior damage. The blaze caused an additional loss of $100000 and the two men listed as dead from Wednesday have not yet been recovered.
Paris reports that the Left Center committee recommended organic laws to stabilize government, prolong Thiers term to four years, create a vice president and a second chamber, renew the Assembly, and harmonize republican institutions. Dissolution urged by extreme Left. Also: bullion rise, legal marriage bill in Victoria, and Rome Paris telegraph items.
A remorseful Baltimorean contributes one hundred dollars to the conscience fund. The American Institute Fair in New York closed after a seventy day session. Dubuque records subzero temperatures while the St Paul and Sioux City line remains snowbound for about 150 miles.
The renowned English evangelist Henry Morehouse, once known as the Four press pastor, will preach at Eden Chapel Delhi tomorrow evening. The horse disease spreads locally causing farmer distress and corn husking to halt. The Methodist and Presbyterian churches of Elizabethtown join to invite Rev. B. W. Chidlaw to speak on the same day.
The National Baptist Sunday School Convention featured a strong push for women leading Sabbath Bible schools and teacher training. Speakers highlighted historic female efforts in New York and urged churches to inaugurate similar programs. The evening session addressed duties to children, with leaders including Reuben Jeffrey M B Wharton and Wayland Hoyt. President Curry announced his resignation due to urgent duties.
A humorous Scottish tale with a minister scolding Jock Macphee for drinking and company, ending with Jock deflecting blame to social surroundings and a beloved cow. The piece concludes by noting Democratic Indiana lawmakers nominate James D. Williams of Vincennes for US Senate.
A San Francisco Bulletin excerpt recounts Abraham Lincoln rewarding Rev. Adam Shofle with a $2,000 yearly appointment then later resigning him after Shofle earns massive private wealth. Lincoln jokes on “Shofies” and notes many honest men—cab drivers’ behavior and public health by walking are discussed alongside cab proliferation in London and American cities.
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