21 Apr 1894
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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1894
Page
1
A set of short, fragmentary notes touch on diverse topics. A Delaware man, newly married to a widow, adopts his wife’s surname. London street width and urban planning are questioned. Edison is linked to sleep as habit. A Brazilian unity movement and distant territorial notes appear, ending with unclear Pyrenees references.
Fragmented OCR text suggests Yue Empress pressing Berlin scholars to cooperate on a project in East Asia. It mentions international graphs or plans, a governance body, and funding from Mortisey. The passage is garbled but implies a weather severity note and a count of weeks.
Fragmented text mentions Sophia Perery Basetis and an association. It hints at a meeting or report about member earnings and dividends at certain dates and towns. Details are obscured by errors and illegible words. The passage implies a cooperative context with distribution of dividends among members and external employment notes.
Fragmented text lists numbers and place names such as Massachusetts New York Illinois Alabama and various odd phrases. The passage mentions patents and pollution references but lacks coherent facts, dates, or identifiable events to summarize clearly. Likely OCR garble from a discussion of distribution or penalties.
The Favornes women known as the Gray Ladies of London devote themselves to Blackheath’s 76 000 residents. They visit the sick and aim to educate the well. They take one day a week for rest but otherwise dedicate themselves fully to the people.
An assortment of notes describes United States navy trials with aluminum components, debate on aluminum alloys for car construction, and new aluminum rails or tires being discussed in Paris as a latest material in engineering.
Governments worldwide have been formally invited to send cavalry troops to London for an international Royal Cavalry Tournament in May at the Agricultural Hall Islington. Nations are expected to participate with their best squads as drill competition promises to be keen and highly active.
Jor Zrewer of Chicago claims a new electric mail delivery system that would carry mail between Chicago and New York in six hours. He says the machine’s power is electricity and the mechanism autonomously delivers and collects pouches at intermediate stations, though its construction details are not disclosed.
Records reveal from seven loans totaling 2110 dollars over seven weeks the broker collected 2004.50 in interest at a per cent rate per annum. The piece notes reformers in New York aim to curb such practices by opening loan offices offering loans at bare cost to the needy, with calls echoing in Philadelphia and other big cities.
The query of who owns a medical prescription created and paid for by a patient resurfaces in New York. The prevailing view is that the record belongs to the patient only for the purpose it was provided. Once conditions for its use are met, the profession holds it ceases to exist for both doctor and patient.
Court session details emerge from the trial of Madeline Pollard with Mr Stoll and Judge Wilson presiding. Testimony centers on alleged forgery and relations claims, with jurors debating damages and verdict options amid heated statements.
April 14 reports the Roscoe incident from December last where convict John Shalter confessed the robbery was plotted by and carried out for Chris Evans, a California benefactor, who was jailed in Fresno. Evans was en route to the mountains when federal marshals captured him.
A man awoke to two assailants demanding money and his weapon. The struggle involved his wife, who freed herself and identified one assailant as Andrew. The event led to an investigation by local officials in Gatewood and Nate townships.
The Coxey commonweal march moves through Addison and crosses the Maryland Line with cheers. Sheriff Hoover and 25 armed men accompany the column as it exits town. No sign of expected tribe leaders or Coxey himself. rumors place him at Frostburg, Md, with rejoining expected Saturday night.
Washington April 14 reports say Senator Smith will oppose the tariff and announce his intent next Monday. Democrats may fall short of a 45 vote threshold, risking passage as opposition grows with Hill Murphy and other Democrats and two populists supporting the bill. The outcome hinges on late Senate votes amid a volatile battle over tariff policy.
Gov Taib states he will dismiss from state service any company that did not answer his call during the Darlington trouble. He wrote to a company captain Friday saying he does not want such service from South Carolina men in her mill work.
A senate bill introduced by Senator Jeffer Friday directs the secretary of the treasury to issue 250 million dollars in treasury notes to cover government expenses. The notes would be loaned to states counties towns and individuals with proper security and no interest.
Mo April 14. B GCG Reviva jailed on charges of using the mails for attempted blackmail. He confessed sending thirty threatening letters to prominent citizens promising to publish damaging articles in a Kansas City Sunday paper unless paid a sum.
The first California regiment of about four hundred men met in Vandalia under Gen Frye. They heard a report of a city council act granting two meals and other relief. The scene occurred Friday afternoon, with the troops described as destitute in appearance.
In Suulpyville Indiana on April 14 Henry Rivis aged 0 years a resident of St Paul started for Greens torn Thursday to buy a burial suit. He returned to his St Paul home at noon and was found dead at the door. Death is under investigation by local authorities.
In St Louis on April 14 Charles Wisdom a colored man was jailed for the murder dated April 24 1802 of Edward A Direxier owner of a cigar store Wisdom entered to rob and prepared to kill the sleeping proprietor a drop fell at one minute past midnight death by strangulation followed in nine minutes
On a crowded Harding street William Sellers fired four shots at Italian railroader Andria Maovero, striking vital areas and killing him. Authorities note the act stems from an old feud.
The festival hall in San Francisco opened Friday as the National Grange congress convened under the California State Grange. Delegates from many states attend to discuss agricultural issues and related topics.
A Buenos Aires dispatch reports Paranageua retaken by Brazilian government forces. The advance followed clashes with opposing troops in the region, signaling a shift in control amid ongoing military operations.
Wisguam Hayes reports that United States Hospital Service surgeons are detained for duty abroad during the summer under cholera quarantine regulations. Names include J. M. Woodward from Rotterdam to Hamburg, W. G. Stimpson from Glasgow to Rotterdam, and B. W. Brown from Genoa to Havre.
The governor pardons Larry Calvert, a prisoner at the northern prison, who is ill with consumption, in an executive clemency action dated April 14 in Indianapolis Indiana.
Jeffersonville Indiana April 16 Warden James I Patton fired on and wounded convict Houston from Terre Haute as the prisoner attacked him in the brush shop Houston reportedly broke tools and struck the warden before the shooting. The incident followed a day of unrest as guards attempted to restrain the inmate who had become violent and defiant.
Opposition to a radical reorganization of the Treasury Department accounting system grows, despite commission support. The experts behind the plan include J. W. Reinhart former Santa Fe president and receiver, C. Mi Meskins linked to major firms, and New York editor W. Sells. critics fear personal interests.
There is no truth in reports that the government fears a large import of American bar silver for minting into Mexican dollars and imposing duties. The piece notes possible negotiations for coinage of Mexican collars in American mints and says the matter is not recorded as serious.
In a quarrel on a Sunday evening Terinda Garner drew a revolver and fired at Lula Williams. The shot struck Lula’s sister Mamie Williams, 15, in the heart, killing her instantly. All parties are described as colored.
Amureaco April 14. The first organization of Pullman Car Company workers at Pullman was completed Saturday night under the auspices of the newly formed American Railway Union.
Arthur Laparte shot his sweetheart Minnie Alen Levy at her parents residence on April and later shot himself in the head. He died of his self inflicted wound after being hospitalized. The incident occurred in Cutcace and is under county hospital care.
Otto Gustafson of Porter, a prominent young man, disappeared Saturday night and was found dead Sunday morning along the Central tracks near Wattanaiso. Police report says he was killed in a rural collision or accident.
Nashville April 17. Will Harper son of H T Harper keeper of Carroll county asylum was accidentally shot by playmates while others fired in woods to frighten him and two other boys. He died within an hour. Davitt Dudley Field's Remains. New York April 17. Dudley Field's body removed from Calvary church chapel to Grand Central depot and placed on a parlor car for Stockbridge Massachusetts.
The trial docket notes the start of jury selection in the Lieut Many murder case at Fort Sheridan where Capt Hedberg was killed. The widow wore mourning as soldiers attended the proceedings. Local reports place the scene six miles south of Barry.
London April 17 The budget laid before the house of commons proposes an increase of id on the pound sterling in the income tax.
Curcaco April 17 reported a Chicago association including Ex-Sheriff Matson and Editor Anderson of the Skandinavian along with Capt Magnus Anderson purchasing the famed Viking ship now docked in New Orleans The ship will remain in the port city More recruits expected from the West as workers head to join the industrial army in Wyoming at Evansro.
The article summarizes April sessions of the Fifty third Congress with remarks on a Pennsylvania delegation remonstrance against a pending bill case, river bridge authorization for St Louis and Birmingham Railroad, Yellowstone game protection, and motions delaying or advancing various measures. It notes tributes to Senator Vance and concerns about attendance and quorum, plus local legislative actions and criminal news from Chicago and elsewhere. It mentions speakers including Quay Weolcott Reed and Peffer, and references debt and census related items.
Treasury figures show nine and a half months of the year with expenditures exceeding receipts by 65 million dollars and a working balance of 222 million. Net gold including the reserve stands at 104.5 million, prompting expected reserve encroachments from export gold and a push for Congress to authorize a new bond issue at a lower rate. The administration seeks decisive action to define treasury policy and relieve Carlisle from implied restraint.
Four year old Jacob Green fell from a fifth floor fire escape at 19 Allen Street and landed on Morris Risenberg on the stoop. The impact fractured the boy’s collarbone and bruised limbs but he survived with relatively minor injuries. Eisenberg suffered possible neck and shoulder pain but no broken bones.
An expert audit of Fr. Scott city treasurer Mrs. E. R. Pulliam shows a 1500 shortfall. She is suspended pending further inquiry. Bondsmen take up the matter. Officials doubt dishonesty, suspect possible illegal theft by a third party.
Pensacola Florida April 17 George W Southgate superintendent of the water works drowned while returning from a fishing trip across the bay. He and five companions left the city in a small sail boat. About six miles from the mainland the boat capsized. The party held on until Monday when Southgate exhausted and sank. The others were rescued.
Judge Collier denied a new trial for S. M. Folsom the banker convicted of fraudulent entries and false statements at Albuquerque National Bank which closed its doors. He received a 35 year penitentiary sentence. Also Edward Renick Georgia to be chief clerk of state department succeeding Rockhill. New England Coxey contingent to start from Faneuil Hall led by M. D. Fitzgerald and McCoy. Niagara Bridge project to use new steel arch cantilever design with 1000 foot span by Canadian and Pittsburgh interests. Coke Strike in Rust Belt ends as workers plan to return to work if Moses and Wheeler men go back to scale.
Indiana items report Nettie McBride sent to reform school for two years after accusing her father of assault and recanting. Terre Haute convention renominates Wayer Fred A Ross and City Clerk Charles H Goodwin. a woman defrauded a board bill at North Vernon is brought back by gubernatorial requisition. Populists eye a June 1 congressional convention in Logansport with Weaver and Simpson set to attend. Democrats may gain if a free silver man is nominated. A rich glass sand deposit near Lapel could feed the gas belt for two decades. A freak calf born dead with two bodies and multiple organs shocks farmers. A secret A P A state convention occurs in Indianapolis. At La Porte a manufacturer dies in a train crash while his brother is injured. An unknown man is found dead near Mitchell. Walkerton seeks fire protection. Chesterton may get a water works. La Porte lady minstrel invitations surface. Reverend Neat seeks libel action over sermon appropriation claims. Frankfort's M Erste faces liabilities. Samuel Sommerfield named assignee. Richmond man Moses Collier is arrested in a murder probe. coroner cites brutality. Portland reports a rich sand vein at North Meridian Street. Hoosier towns report gas and mineral finds, new churches, and various municipal actions. Postal postmaster Frank W Cutsinger appointed at Edinburgh. mail theft case at South Bend resolved with confession. A San d trial and other local incidents fill the page.
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