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Newspaper
The Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1872
Page
2
Household readers missing regular deliveries must notify our office at Fifth and Vine Streets. Deliveries on the west route past Smith and Weed streets will be supplied by J. K. Hamilton, who now handles all collections for papers on that route.
Yesterday's telegrams say Spain plans a small bill against the United States to be settled by arbitration over Cuban filibustering expeditions. The author argues the US acted to protect Cuba, and warns Spain not to stir trouble, noting Manifest Destiny's power to alter territorial control again.
A discussion extols the United States as a melting pot where multiple nationalities and races combine into a distinct American identity. It argues that intermingling strengthens character and urges newcomers to discard foreign loyalties and fully assimilate into American society.
A non partisan voice condemns appealing to immigrants and naturalized citizens as Irishmen Germans or colored men. It argues such appeals divide American identity harm national unity and undermine equal rights of naturalized and native born citizens. The piece warns this tactic blocks complete Americanization and endangers the nation.
Telegraphic dispatches report yesterday's destruction of the Escurial near Madrid Spain. The complex defined as a monastery palace and mausoleum housed vast features including 11000 windows 62 fountains 12 cloisters 80 staircases and extensive frescoes.
A Charleston era excerpt records Professor Cooper teaching students about dirt as a chemistry concept. He humorously defines dirt as matter in the wrong place while promoting scientific analysis. He notes soap is formed from grease with alkali and water dissolves dirt, and mentions chalk or fuller’s earth as makeup but condemns harming a young lady’s skin.
London reports from Australia describe new and extensive gold fields discovered. Large numbers move to the locality as ore is described as rich and abundant.
Lucca appeared as Marguerite in Faust last evening to a grand success. J Francis Lieber, a renowned author and publicist, died at his residence in New York. A Time's dispatch notes the Georgia election produced a Liberal-Democratic majority, with heavy cross currents and accusations of intimidation. The report discusses factional maps and editorials from The Tribune and The Times.
At request of Colonel Moore and Judge A G W Carter the Board of Commissioners invite Newsboys Union members to visit the Cincinnati Industrial Exposition tomorrow morning at nine o'clock. Members will assemble at Sig clock before the Times and Chronicle office on Third street to march to the Exposition and view the grounds.
In police court this morning Charles Martin and George Moore known as Stofe and Godey faced charges tied to an alleged idle and dissolute gathering. Arresting officers testified to attendance and admissions. Judge Straub condemned such balls and freed the women. Stofe and Godey were sent to the Workhouse for thirty days and fined $50 plus costs.
Twenty five new Police Court cases heard this morning with most dismissed for petit or simple larceny and vagrancy. Several drunkenness and disorderly conduct charges were also resolved. a few defendants were remanded or committed to the House of Refuge.
Market notes show flour firm with family holdings at 760,765. Wheat quiet but firm. Barley fall choice scarce, inferior dull. Cotton steady, shelves with fair jobbing demand. Hogs dull, receipts large. oranges and other produce price ladder listed for various lots. City kettle and lard prices steady to firm. pork and bulk meats described with bulk quantities and bids.
Market notes show Liverpool prices for wheat and lard with varied quotes and receipts. Chicago reports dull, lower hogs and wheat around 1.54 to 1.62 for No 1 red winter and No 2 white Michigan at 1.58, with corn dull and little activity. Toledo reports weak wheat and quiet markets. broad activity downbeat across grains and livestock.
Quotations from Ohio Farmer North Western Farmer Iowa Homestead and American Stock Journal praise a complete treatise on warranty in horse and cattle trades. The work promises to curb lawsuits, guide proof in stock trades, and aid market participants, including livery keepers, stock raisers, innkeepers, and veterinarians.
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