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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1897
Page
1
The column lists diverse items from locations like Beufast Missouri to London and Istanbul, including weather, crime, education, warfare, and local curiosities. It mentions a Boston area school defect rates, English prosecutions, naval coverage, and a Scottish house tradition, among many disparate notes.
April reports from Elassona and Athens describe Greece and Turkey opening hostilities with naval bombardment at Preveza, land clashes near Lamia and Skumba, and calls for international intervention. Greek defenses fray under Turkish artillery as Greek ships bombard coastal towns. officials in Athens and Constantinople seek protection and prompt action from powers.
April 19 report from Beorsetors states James Moordy, convicted of the murder of Mrs. Mary Lewidowes, was sentenced Saturday to be hanged on June in the next.
Dispatches report heavy clashes among Groack Tequar and Tiuraiah forces in Macedonia. Greek insurgents and Turkish troops exchange artillery, with advanced lines near the frontier and refugees streaming into Greek-held areas. Casualty tallies cite multiple deaths and injuries as the conflict escalates amid shifting control.
Dispatches describe Spain negotiating with Cuba over independence terms while military moves and deportations draw scrutiny. Rumors claim Wyler’s troops and forced evacuations shape the island’s future, with US and other powers eyeing developments as leasing news for a pipeline company closes in Ohio.
Three lepers from Iceland reached the Lazaretto at Tracailie Gloucester county. They were transported from Winniper Man in a freight car behind the locomotive with placards warning the public to keep away. Fire Workers Strike in Paterson Engages 50 Cents Pay Rise Demand.
Rome dispatch says Admiral Canevara commanding international flotilla in Cretan waters has resigned from the American government. The United States does not recognize the existence of a blockade of Crete.
April 17 report notes Oferno CANEA says f mirals have offered medical and surgical assistance the wounded in Lis camp may require from Cob based forces.
Franklin county grand jury filed true bills against Dr Wy Godfrey Hunter republican Senate candidate, Rep John Leary Wilson, Hlon EO TW Franks, Capt Noel Gaines and Thomas Tanner for conspiracy to bribe. Indictments allege unlawful agreement to offer money to influence votes, with Gaines and Tanner noted as Democrats. Court set September for trial unless immediate proceedings occur.
Greek forces advance in Epirus and Arta front lines as Turkish batteries withdraw under pressure. Col Manos leads about 25,000 troops crossing Arakphos toward Epirus, while Greek ships bombard Prevesa and Turkish defenses falter. Reports state Greek brigades reached Turkish territory near Damasi with stubborn Turkish resistance ongoing in various passes and fronts.
A large power house on Hamilton Syndicate property was destroyed by fire Friday night causing loss of power to St Louis routes. Northern Central, Glas Avenue, Union and Miarens Avenue lines were affected, with Western and north sections out of service. The cost is put at not over 10,000. Travelers faced delays as thousands massed for work Saturday while roads awaited restoration. Separately Senor Victor M Urasciok, a prominent Mexican, is in town and has signed a contract with Helly Manufacturing Co for a 19 million gallon pumping engine for Mexico City sewage, modeled on Berlin, Germany plans.
Indictments returned by a special grand jury in Indianaroutis Indiana against Citizens' Street Railway Car President A Mason Superintendent Elliott a dozen conductors and other officers for violation of the three-cent fare law. Mason and Elliott were arrested and posted bonds. Officials say they will continue to accept three-cent fares during an appeal, hoping to curb further trouble.
George Kazsarat, a Greek restaurateur, was struck in Pratt City suburb by a known robber. The April 19 incident details place the crime in Binar Nonas, Ala, with two Greeks billed in connection to the event.
Mrs. Amos Reynolds was killed by her daughter in law during a family row on Sunday night. Her head was severed from her body with an ax. Also reported is the death of Globe the celebrated trotting horse in Baximmorn. The horse, owned by A. Fennemag, held a world record and died Monday night.
May 11 proceedings cover a Senate tariff dispute sparked by Mr Morrill with a test on a West resolution criticizing Secretary Gage over post April 11 imports. House members discuss a federal public works bonds plan to employ the jobless. Adjournment noted for Saturday.
Vidette reports Reid levee break one mile below saw mill and one and a half miles below Biggs break. Break 300 feet wide at 3 pm, not widening fast due to water backing from Biggs. Upper line slightly improved. small protecting force remains. Water flow increases with join from Reid and Biggs breaks.
The Journal reports a Cuban silver coin will hit streets within days. One million dollars in bullion will be turned into coins bearing the provincial government stamp, a souvenir of the Cuban struggle with the same size as five pesetas. Kidnapping incident in Creery Indiana ends with arrest of James Holten after he abducted his former wife’s child and fled by train.
A damaged report from Jacksonville notes that the steamer Dauntless was released by order of the United States District Court as part of court action. Details are unclear due to fragmentary text.
Report by the chief of the forestry division notes white pine scarcity ahead, with 1875–1900 cuts totaling vast volumes and Canada holding remaining reserves. Also details on Turko Greek war observers, neutrality proclamations, and political appointments in Washington with several officials and ambassadors involved.
Wellington reports Hawkes Bay floods devastate the Napier district with Napier nearly inundated. Damage estimated at 160000 dollars. Twelve people drowned in rescue attempts as waters trapped others. Other brief notices mention theater hat ban and papal cardinalate elevations.
Indiana headlines report counterfeit arrests at Dun Kirk and a series of murders, suicides, and accidents across Crawfordsville Logansport Plymouth and other towns. Officials announce prison merit awards Michigan City, Richmond G A R encampment, and a postmaster appointment in Madison. Local courts convict Kisingen family relics found in John Kissengen grave records.
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