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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1891
Page
1
A collage of brief notes reports varied topics from whisky deaths in Bangor to wheat crops in Russia. It notes political intrigues, stock fears, religious memorization, and curiosities from Berlin to Florida with scattered figures and antiquarian claims.
Baron Fava, Italian minister and dean of the diplomatic corps, is recalled by Italy after protests over four Italians killed in New Orleans. He will leave Washington as Marquis Imperiali assumes charge of routine matters. The note hinges on demand for justice and indemnity.
Secretary Blaine rejects Italian demands for guaranteed trials and pre verdict assurances. He confirms principle of indemnity for Italian subjects but warns against federal overreach into Louisiana state proceedings. The note stresses U S sovereignty, pending Louisiana court outcomes, and Rome’s reaction as tension remains high.
The piece discusses Italian American tensions amid a war question. It cites Signor Raquem as saying republicans in Italy favor peace with the United States, while Baron Fava’s reports strain relations. It notes Italy’s heavy debt and fragile finances may halt aggression, with French and German bankers cautious on new loans as the dispute lingers.
A 19 year old woman from Grenoble training as a wild animal tamer was fatally injured Saturday after entering a lion’s cage. The Honess lunged at her throat causing fatal injuries before she could flee.
Nancy Lipscombe of Preston county West Virginia was convicted in the U S court at Clarksburg of selling whisky without a government license. She was sentenced to pay fine and costs but, finding her without money, the judge suspended the fine and arranged funds in court to cover her expenses home.
A woman described as Miss Little Whi threw vitriol at George Zaiser during a dispute over a cis e race at Dartimers Santas Night. The attack badly burned the right side of his head and blistered his hands, with suspected damage to his right eye sight.
Immigrant inspector at Newport reports many entrants from Canada are believed to be brought from European countries under labor contracts. He notes this as a possible violation of contract labor law and raises concern over the practice.
Gold bearing quartz found in the Housatonic Water Co. quarry at Birmingham CT while repairing its dam. The ore is believed to yield ten dollars per ton.
The Heela brought five hundred Scandinavian immigrants to New York on Sunday. They depart for Chicago and then distribute to the western states.
A Sunday morning fire damaged the seven story Abstract building and the Franklin hotel in Memphis Tenn. The Fellows building sustained considerable damage in the blaze.
Freezing temperatures in Jackson Mississippi Saturday dropped to the freezing point and caused noticeable damage to a wide range of tender vegetation across the area. Local gardeners report visible wilting and damaged crops as the cold snap persisted.
In Albuquerque, New Mexico, Nicholas Dignee shot himself in front of Clara Monro after she refused his marriage proposal. Police report the tragedy occurred in her presence with Dignee taking his life on the spot.
Municipal authorities in a Swiss canton enact a rule requiring all employers to share profits with laborers. The measure aims to ensure fair distribution of earnings and promote worker participation in company success.
A levee below Longswood Mississippi broke creating a 200 foot wide crevasse. Details on impacts and response remain sparse as authorities assess flood risks and evacuations.
Edward O. Leech, director of the mint, plans new designs for silver dollar half-dollar quarter and dime under a Congress funded act of 150000. Designers must submit by June 1 with motto In God We Trust retained. the program anticipates recutting 2 to 3 million dollars of assets and coins in the coming years.
Mrs James MaacNerney of Wartsvill e New Jersey left three children aged 9 T and 2 at home Saturday. On return she found the youngest bleeding from a razor wound after attempting to shave the baby. The baby survived with facial scars and a neck gash near the jugular vein. The other two children were found asleep in a closet with blood on their hands.
Special bulletin reports record cold in the South Atlantic and East Gulf states on Monday. Temperatures reached 30 in Savannah and 4 in Jacksonville with killing frosts in Mobile and Jacksonville and light frosts in Savannah and Pensacola. Early fruits and vegetables sustained considerable damage across the region.
In Detroit Michigan George Cunningham completed the sleep deprivation test of 168 hours as the sole contestant to finish the full limit. Townsend, a veteran pedestrian, held out 150 hours before collapsing and showing strong signs of insanity.
Secretary Foster stated on Monday that a surplus is not expected next year. The current net surplus stands at 12 million dollars. It is likely that government deposits in national banks will be withdrawn soon.
The pension office for the week ending March 28 issued 6 544 certificates of all classes with average first payment of 11 357 dollars. Under general pension laws 2 477 were granted and under the dependent pension law 4 067.
A blaze swept through a row of frame tenement houses in Rochester New York early Monday, burning nine people to death including seven Italians. A girl, leaping from a window, saved herself as flames spread rapidly through the wooden structures.
Eleven Hungarian boarders were seriously burned when a gas leak in Braddock Pa triggered an explosion. Names include Joseph Csjovozi Frank Zeceser Joseph Rasko John Mezi John Pirhaes and others. Pirhacs Novosk Sekerak and Czecnlya were expected to die. rest had a fighting chance as doctors treated burns.
The pork embargo removal by Germany has been anticipated and France may soon lift restrictions. Dealers expect higher hog product prices and a stronger summer market despite possible export shifts. Armour of Armour & Co. predicts price rises as Germany and France open markets, with France possibly leading.
The treasury reports a small, hard to detect batch of counterfeit two dollar silver certificates. Fewer than twenty has appeared, but circulation unknown due to close resemblance to genuine notes. Regular two dollar issue halted and a Hancock to Windom portrait substitute planned. old series not recalled or reissued.
The patent office issued seventeen patents to Geo F Simonds of Fitchburg Massachusetts on Tuesday the most to one inventor in a day for years. The inventor claims to have solved applying ball bearings to heavy machinery a feat previously limited to bicycles and light equipment.
Gen Rosecrans was taken ill Monday at his office with premonitory symptoms of pneumonia. He summoned a physician, was ordered home and to bed. On Tuesday his condition remained serious, though not yet critical, and friends, considering his age, were naturally anxious. The physician hopes to arrest the disease.
The renowned showman P. T. Barnum died at 6 22 PM Tuesday at his Bridgeport Connecticut residence in the company of his sorrowing family. Over the last twenty one weeks his health declined with periods of brief rallies amid progressive weakness.
Gen. K. F. Butler of Massachusetts received from the U S treasure a payment of 270000 dollars on Tuesday in settlement of all claims arising from the purchase of the property of New Jersey.
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