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Newspaper
The Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1872
Page
2
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A New York court convicting Massey of distributing obscene publications through the post office. fined $500 and sentenced to one year in prison. Testimony by A F Stock linked to the material, with police seizing thirteen tons of items. destruction planned at the Tract Society cellars. The article discusses public morals and calls for vigilance against such material. It also reports European affairs, noting French policy, Gambetta’s rise, and Russian concerns about France's doctrines and civil order.
The text argues Russia justifies protest against France and its radical democracy as a breach of vicinage and European order. It frames the Empire of Sedition as the force behind spreading Rights of Man doctrine through Europe, warning monarchies to forearm against a repeat of 1848-style convulsions.
A tall Maine man visits a Boston merchant proposing a versatile hire. He demonstrates strength by lifting a heavy sack of coffee and carrying it across the store. The merchant agrees to pay one hundred dollars a month for a month if the man can perform the task. The tale ends noting the countryman’s invention of a portable traveling truck with a detachable trunk and wheels for independent transport.
Philadelphia dispatch notes very heavy hourly returns with a large Republican majority expected. Reformers report meaningful votes in several divisions and some areas exceeding Democratic totals despite overall strong Republican momentum.
Polls report heavy turnout in many wards with Liberal Republican and Democratic tickets close. Annnexation support varies by ward while Sayler and Dodds draw strong in several precincts as police and color lines shape the polling day.
In ward 220 at noon 750 votes were cast and turnout is expected to reach 1250. Reports mention Cormany’s difficult situation and quiet but effective activities by Republican officials against Ampt. Liberal Republicans and Democrats claim the ward by about 100 votes.
Market report shows variable activity for commodities. Oats steady, rye and barley mixed. cotton quiet at low mid and middling quotes. pork and meats steady with modest demand. lard and bacon prices noted. whiskey and other items offered in limited sales. receipts light with several small lots traded.
Markets by telegrahp report mixed goods and prices. Gold at 118. Flourdull Wheat futures quoted at various red amber prices. Pork and lard steady to firm with firming tones. Whisky quiet, sugar marginal demand. Liverpool market notes include hogs cattle and grain with mixed quotes and receipts.
The Madame Fouilleh case for keeping a house of ill fame was continued again until a week from next Wednesday. This afternoon Judge Straub hears the Worth, Massey, and Rian fraud case in the Police Court with a jury. A mob on Main street last Saturday assaulted Lieut. Dieteh, Sergeant Taylor, and Officer Secor, hurling a torch at Secor and pelting the officers with bowlders during the melee.
Two men Seth Howells and Jesse Kelly were arrested on suspicion of burglary after a baggage check and a hotel room search yielded burglars tools a dark lantern and chloroform. The coroner held an inquest on a drowning victim found in the river below Millcreek with a verdict of death by drowning.
Wheat Winter at 12s 0d and 12s 3d in Milwaukee and California white at 185 2d. Corn down 3d to 304 3d. Flour declined to 8s 8d. Beef 6s 6d. Lard 40s. Wheat irregular. Prices vary by location and grade.
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