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Newspaper
The Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1872
Page
1
Reports from Paris describe an excited public mood as the Assembly’s decision looms. In London Thanksgiving is observed with Cyrus W Field hosting a grand telegraph banquet for dignitaries including Gladstone.
Next week in New York the George Washington vs Nelson Chase case over 126 acres on Washington Heights and a Liberty street lot, valued near six million dollars, resumes with a struck jury of forty eight. Notable lawyers include Charles O Conor and the former U S Attorney General with others assisting for Geo W Bowen in the civil action famed for its magnitude.
The case features Chauncy Chatfield, Gideon J. Tucker, Wm. A. Beach and others with James C. Carter and Nelson Chase assisting. Escheat and doubtful titles spark state claims as Bowen and Chase previously held possession. a new claimant may enter suit for possession. Fire at a Broadway theater district follows.
The Tribune notes Greeley slept eight and a half hours and showed slight improvement, yet remains weak and near collapse with Ida by his side. A late bulletin says he is sinking rapidly as of nine this morning, while reports of a fire at Arnold Barrett and Kimball’s factory and a schooner disaster add to a day of calamities.
A Pennsylvania Democrat met the President at the White House and, after being introduced by a prominent Pennsylvania Republican, said he voted for the President over Grantley and reminded him that he had voted for Buchanan. The President noted the vote against Fremont due to the rebellion forecast. Thirty-two members of the Senate and House arrived here yesterday.
Reports show the epizooty raging in nearly all parts of Wisconsin with many horses down in Madison. Oxen substitute for freight wagons as business remains steady. A Baraboo fire destroyed a butcher shop cigar store saloon furniture wheelwright and blacksmith shop causing $25 000 loss.
A destructive blaze at about 1 am Wednesday in Burlington destroyed the naval office and part of the freight house of the D. & M. railroad. One man is thought burned. The loss is heavy but not yet estimated.
The Weather Bureau reports Nov 29 1 AM probabilities across regions. Northwest to Kentucky clear with high barometer and low temperatures. Gulf and South Atlantic states see light winds and partly cloudy, high pressure and cooler air. Lower lakes expect snow and cold clearing. Middle States and New England see clouds and occasional snow then cold with high barometer. Rochester and Oswego warned.
Two women vote for President in Carbondale Illinois. Iowa revenue districts to be reduced to two. Massachusetts Legislature counts one Democrat. U S President expected to visit Mexico. Philadelphia Fire Department plans to increase equipment. Missouri race yields Grant 119196 Greeley 151433 OConor 2429. San Francisco diamond hoax suspects to be arrested. 300 turkeys fed veterans at Soldiers Home in Day Father Burke lectures in Boston for fire victims. Nav navigation on the lakes suspended by cold spell. several disasters reported. Poet George MacDonald gravely ill in Scotch Plains NJ. General Terry to command Dakota department. George Holloway dies in Sandusky City of heart disease. Franco Prussian war possible per German minister in Washington. Fire on Broadway destroys several buildings including Lina Edwin Theater Loss 100000.
Paris and Versailles buzz with the Assembly debate on the Address report. Thiers supporters fear a loss of power and possible appeal to the people as ministers defend the President and push for ministerial responsibility. Meanwhile German forces stand ready as unrest grows and the stock exchange fluctuates.
Delegates from multiple synods including United States Ohio and adjacent states gather for the Fourth Triennial General Synod session. Reports cover religious services, class reports, missions, and nominations with a division in Iowa classes noted and a plan to print English and German rules.
In Corning New York a traveler witnessed a chance meeting between Mr. Cole, a county politician, and a venerable gentleman. They exchange surprising parallels about age and marriage, sharing champagne and a claimed past meeting. The tale ends with a startling revelation about the baby and fifteen years of marriage.
A dense ledger of church classes across states listing Rev. ministers and elder names. Regions include Eastern Ohio Indiana Northwestern Synod Illinois Minnesota Allegheny and Wisconsin areas with clergy such as J. Hibbish G. M. Albright H. A. Muehheimer J. Bonsard and J. Stockmeyer.
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