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Newspaper
The Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1872
Page
1
The edition surveys French anxiety over the Franco Prussian War causes The president comments on Mexican and Indian outrages Warrants issued for Tweed and Fields The October Cotton Report and Froude’s second lecture are listed as items for review.
The Paris press reports a bitter mood among artisans and imperialists after the recent conflict with Germany. Deputies in the Assembly plan to move for a Court of Inquiry to uncover the causes of the war and Napoleon’s policy toward Berlin. President Thiers tightens surveillance as Bona partists are suspected of intrigue. arrests and confinement are expected.
The President made several nominations including Lucius Fairchild as Consul to Liverpool and Henry G. Struve as Secretary of Washington Territory. Postmaster appointments were announced for Simpers, Petersburg, Cambridge, Newport and other locations. Franking privilege likely to be abolished to fund the Post Office. crop prospects show caterpillar damage but overall higher condition than last year. riots in Patenburg led to arrests. cabinet met with routine business and a pledge to curb border and Indian border troubles. Edmund Winton Henry died in Virginia at 78.
The Most Rev Archbishop Bay ley arrives from Baltimore to install the Virginia Diocese Bishop in Richmond. Mrs Admiral Goldsboro suffers a serious phaeton accident with a head injury. her condition improved by yesterday morning. Treasury balances show Current 088,309 coin 77,707,880 including 24,748,000 in coin certificates.
Excitement over the new indictments against Tweed Connolly and Hall grows around the Courthouse area. Reports say Tweed faces conspiracy charges with Connolly and neglect of duty by Hall, with warrants issued for Tweed and Fields and bail likely up to five thousand dollars. Also noted are legal maneuvers, Board of Trade proceedings, and a Delmonico gathering for delegates in session.
Auburn Oct 19 The manuscript of the original draft of Mr Seward s book was completed some time since At his death he had revised about two thirds of it This revision will be finished by his Frederick and his adopted daughter Miss Risley Seward.
New Orleans reports a steamboatmen meeting at Sinott Adams office leading to a plan for a protective organization. The longshoremen strike escalates with a demand for a four dollar charter, causing many to stop work and prompting police reinforcement. Mexican advices note U.S. officials and a claim for damages by a carpetbagger, plus calls to improve Vera Cruz to New Orleans communications.
Government Buildings Commission issues order to close saloons on Sundays as Chicago faces a tighter money market. Bank deposits shrink and commercial paper trades. mortgage rates hold at 9 to 10 percent. Foundation tests show hard blue clay promising for the new government building site.
In Sanpowsky Ohio the James Woolworth handle factory burned late last night causing an estimated 45000 dollar loss to factory stock and machinery. The blaze spread to nearby lumber yards Lea Moss and Gilcher Son but is expected to cause light damage there due to low wind. insurers will be listed as soon as possible.
Hopson N Y October 19 officers James N Dyer and Wo Best were jailed after being accused of aiding suspects in a Waterford bank robbery to escape. Dyer says he and Best each got a pistol from the men but denies receiving money. An examination is set for this afternoon with no other arrests reported.
In Philadelphia the Irish Catholic Benevolent Union debated amending its name to remove the word Irish. A 57 to 9 vote favored the change. Committee reports urged action on immigration and Catholic unity, and the group approved resolutions supporting parochial schools and condemning anti Catholic actions abroad. The convention elected officers and adjourned sine die with next gathering planned for St. Louis.
St John Commandery No 1 of Wilmington arrived in Baltimore to join Monumental Commandery in uniform as they prepare a city parade for the Yorktown and anniversary celebrations. The First Virginia regiment with a howitzer company visits, welcomed by Fifth Maryland. Also noted, Bishop Michael O Connor died at Woodstock College and funeral set for Wednesday at St Ignatius Church.
The Democratic and Liberal Republican State Committees met to nominate Frank W. Bird for Governor and William L. Smith for Lieutenant Governor, replacing Sumner and Stearns. A Malden police officer Faulkner was murdered years ago. his killer was arrested in Iowa and to be sent home. Donnelly, Glover, and Williams were jailed by New Bedford officers on suspicion of recent store robberies there and in Maine.
A 24 hour synopsis reports barometer rise over the lower lakes and moving into the Middle and New England States with partly cloudy skies clearing. South Atlantic states see clear weather with variable winds, while the Mississippi Ohio valleys to Tennessee remain clear and calm with high barometer. Northwest and upper Lakes report clear weather with light variable winds and southerly veering. Probabilities call for cooler lower lakes clearing over New England and middle states, with Gulf and South Atlantic coasts staying clear and calm. gulf reports are deficient.
In Memphis Fitzpatrick, leader of the Osceola negro mob, arrived from Little Rock and met Mr. Best from Osceola. They drew pistols but friends intervened and prevented firing in a street confrontation signaling ongoing tension surrounding Osceola events.
A Berlin dispatch says San Juan boundary reports may delay ar strament of E William. Paris notes Gazette Pal mer as Lord Chancellor. Gambetta officers to be proscribed in Paris. Thiers to leave Paris for Trouville. France US tax treaty soon signed with finance minister seeking higher postal rate. Rivers Rhine Loire overflow after heavy rains. German forces to withdraw from Marne region. some detachments stay. Czar grants full pardon to Polish General Czaykowski who served as Sadyk Pas in Ottoman Cossack command.
In Covington the Kentucky Methodist suspends publication and transfers subscribers to Central Methodist. Mrs. Corbin and Mrs. Cramer visit relatives as a Greeley bet mock goes unclaimed. Reports detail the last riot origin near torch lamp flames and a rock attack on the sidewalk. City Council faces damage claims, a mayoral swear-in, indictments for concealed weapons, and gas arbitration battles. A grand Grant and Wilson mounted regiment is promised for tonight.
The Grand Chapter of Masons of Kentucky meets in Louisville on Monday with the Grand Lodge following. Elder F Butt will preach at Union Bethel Newport Sunday morning and evening. A rumor claimed Tedrow died from a recent shooting with O W Root, but he is stated to be resting well. Root faced a preliminary mayoral examination and is held to bail at 1600 dollars.
Harter Myers, the Hon Tarvin B Baker and others addressed Dayton residents at Ehmer's Hall this evening. A Grant and Wilson Club will be organized after the speeches. Delinquent tax sales begin next week. A temperance lecture at Concert Hall Sunday afternoon at 234 o'clock with free seats. Syndicates host a Fish Feast at Grammy's Grove tonight. Hobart Pacha, former Admiral Hobart, heads the Turkish navy. England debates creation of new peers with four names strongly spoken of.
Readable fragments indicate preparations underway in a township during November. The text mentions Cummins ViLam and rath's ball and suggests ongoing efforts ahead of a planned event or thorough work in the community.
Fragmentary report notes Levi Gipsies as superintendent of a building project when a derrick fell injuring a worker with a broken arm. A jury returned a verdict of death by own action in a separate case. Rev J L Rossel described as pastor. Geo L Fox troupe to perform tonight. Six divorce petitions and three marriage licenses recorded amid a week of activity at the Common Pleas.
Local notes report improvements on Market Street are lawfully approved and referred to Our Councilmen. The bridge and Harrison project face injunctions while contractors continue work. Citizens note a hall is needed and question the fate of Terre railroad amid rising costs and plans.
An old tale recounted by Sir Samuel Baker describes a Nubian marching party in a scorched land chasing a mirage lake. Their Arab guide is slain after resisting a detour, and the missing guide, the regiment, and the men perish in the desert seeking water.
The piece notes rough control over foreign papers in Japan and hostility to American influence. It cites De Long and Japanese officials, press hostility in English papers, and a claim that Western papers in the region misrepresent progress. It also mentions Rockport turtle cannery news and Rev. Simon Parmiele in Vermont as context.
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