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Newspaper
The Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1872
Page
1
A telegraph report from New York notes a fatal rail road accident in Canada with fifteen people killed. The piece covers the disaster, ensuing investigations, and the reaction of authorities along with related city updates.
Washington dispatches recount a September 27 raid into Mexico by a mixed American force led by Mr Weber, attacking Resurecion and killing the alcalde, burning houses and wounding locals. Sixty miles above Piedras Negras Mexican evidence cites American and Mexican participants, disguises, and a river crossing.
The President said the Duchy of Mecklenburg’s pardons tied to emigration are being corrected by the State Department which has long pursued correspondence to curb the abuse. Mrs. Greeley died at 4 this morning. Indictments against Aldermen Costello and Robinson in city frauds are the first of a pending series to be released by the grand jury. Warrants issued for J H Ingersoll John D Farrington and Thos Comar on conspiracy to defraud. no arrests by late last night.
A two story brick stable at Jorden & Nephews on Brick road burned with sixteen of eighteen horses perishing and losses around 12000 dollars. The Balloon steamboat burned to water's edge at Kaighter's Point New Jersey with losses near 30000 dollars. The jury found Philip Loew guilty of second degree murder and he awaits sentencing.
Yesterday afternoon the No 3 Pacific Express on the Great Western railroad derailed near Beanville as the eastern switch failed. Five passenger cars plunged off the track injuring twenty or thirty passengers, with about fifteen believed fatally wounded. Two may not live until morning as the wreckage blocks the line and the wounded are cared for at nearby homes.
The United States Railway of New Jersey Pennsylvania Central and National Railroad case before Vice Chancellor Stockton opened with a ruling that defendants failed to provide required affidavits four days before the hearing. A key disclosure claimed the Camden and Amboy lease to the Pennsylvania Central is not on file and may be void, challenging the Pennsylvania Railroad’s rights in New Jersey and their party status.
In Niles ten miles from Chicago, railway worker James Moran is killed by fellow laborer William Massey after a whisky fueled quarrel. Also reported, a West Madison street furniture factory fire causes $10,000 loss. Sailors in Chicago pass a resolution to demand at least $4 per day for lake shipping work.
In Minnesota near Bear Lake two youths placed obstructions on the St. Paul Stillwater and Taylor’s Falls line to throw trains off. A detective watching on Sunday nabbed the two suspects, a clergyman’s son Weir and a farmer’s son Lehman, in the act.
Boston reports the horse epidemic abating with improved street travel and resumed trucking. Railroads are adding cars and deaths since the outbreak average about twelve horses daily.
The report describes a high barometer over the Atlantic States with clear skies and northerly to easterly winds in the eastern Gulf region. Northwest has low pressure, brisk southeasterly winds, and threatening weather extending eastward. Lakes to Ohio valley see increasing cloudiness. New England and Atlantic areas expect warmer, clear conditions with light winds. Warnings issued for Duluth, Milwaukee, Chicago, Grand Haven, Detroit, and Toledo. The piece closes with a historical quotation about insight and action.
Reports list Crosby of New York appointed Consul General at Rome. Brooklyn reports twenty nine deaths from a horse disease on Tuesday. Other items note resignations, trials for manslaughter, and various accidents and illnesses across states.
Reports from Rio de Janeiro note ongoing secret talks between the Argentine Confederation and Brazil to settle the Paraguayan treaty dispute. Other items mention Spain's Radical party debate, a Dublin area fire, and various European political notes.
A lively local audience enjoyed Acrosa the Continent at Wood’s last night and Ben McCullough with Oliver Doud Byron in the lead. John Owens impressed in Dr Panglose while Mise Gordon and Walter Benn earned praise for Cicily and Zekiel Homespun.
The Common Council Railroads Committee votes to publish an agreement with the Cincinnati and Terre Haute Railway for delivering ten million bushels of coal at 12 cents per bushel within Cincinnati limits. The contract requires rolling stock and tracks to be ready by Jan 1 1873, with penalties for noncompliance and a plan to extend the line to Cincinnati. Albert Krentz was sentenced to twenty one years in the state pines for the killing of Leander Barnes in Madison.
In regular session chaired by Mr Harrison with Mr James Lt Laws present, the Union Hotel Fair Committee secured permission to occupy Exposition Hall for the upcoming fair, contingent on covering all heating costs and any required building changes. Bills total about 6000 dollars including 4750 for Eden Park shelter-house work were reviewed and ordered. Earnshaw’s bill for engineering and platting Deercreek drainage was sent back for itemization. A motion to spend 400 dollars on game fish for Lincoln Park lake was narrowly defeated 4 to 3.
Pete Quinn, who stole a watch at the Greeley meeting Saturday evening, was released on bail last evening. William Hogan, owner of a fast horse, was seen exercising the animal in a sulky yesterday afternoon after being overturned by a paper tossed at it by a boy in front of Grueninger’s corner. A colored doctor from Angton Kentucky postponed his speech at Reichrath’s Hall last night due to local hostility and remained at Keller’s hotel, with plans to speak Friday evening to avoid disturbances.
Dayton reports a local attorney candidate A A Thomas is discussed as a City Solicitor nominee ahead of next Tuesday's city election. An enthusiastic Greenley meeting was held Saturday night with several speakers. Laborer Daniel Cashman attempted to jump from a moving Short-line train and broke his right leg.
A young man who read almanacs at Smith & Co.'s last year learns that abundant 1878 literature has arrived. A Republican meeting at their hall featured Hon Harvey Myers Major Robert Richardson and Dr John White of New York, drawing earnest interest.
Newport hosts a sociable in Col John B Taylor’s east of town to aid St Pauls Church with Omni transit from York and Bellevue. The report notes a Cincinnati party's mishap near Yungblut’s corner, locals aiding, and a later campaign note from Gen Geo B Hodge amid election chatter and a liberal meeting at Eclipse Hall with Milton Sayler.
To make apple short cake, sift one quart of flour with two teaspoonfuls cream tartar and one soda, add a half teaspoon of salt, quarter pound butter, and enough milk or cream to mix dough. Bake as a thin sheet then split, spread with butter and sweetened apple sauce, pour thick cream, grate nutmeg, and top with the second half.
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