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Newspaper

Odon Journal

Location

Odon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1896

Page

2

Local Official List Mentions Sheriff Coroner and Surveyor Figures

A fragmented list shows names tied to county offices such as sheriff coroner surveyor and survey officials. Notable entries include Allen Albion HorraLn Wy Ritter Porter and Alexander M Hardy with other titles like prosecuting attorney referenced in the fourth judicial circuit.

Cosence Ens Osta Allen Albion HorraLn Jous Wy. Ritter R. UW. Bell D. Minis Exta Sbars Jas. Porter 2d Jas. R Srex Congress Alexander M. Hardy Por Judicial Circuit PLR Wartsworth

Voters of Oidon May election slate two tickets

The town voters may choose from two tickets in the May election. Mérehal is clerk with Dan Hayes as treasurer and Day Smiley as Trustee Dist 1, Milo Stoner Dist 2, Al Diefendart Trustee and J. M. Hayes. Citizens ticket lists Alex Odell as marshal A A Lane as clerk Z M Garten as treasurer Mine Smiley Trustee Dist 1 Dred Es FL W Poelle Trustee Dist Sid Daniel Gantz.

Oidon Alex Odell A.A. Lane Z. M. Garten Ist Dis Mine Smiley Dred Es. FL W. Poelle Sid Dis Daniel Gantz

Craauscey DePew Supports Mor son for President

The fragment mentions Craauscey M. DePew backing Mor son in a presidential race. It reads as a brief political note urging a swift, concise statement and tying DePew to a candidate.

Tar Elnera Tribune Delivers District Delegate Totals

Tar Elnera Tribune reports Kerchugg second district entitled to 96 delegates at the state convention.

Elnera Tribune Kerchugg Tar

Washington public schools hire twenty six teachers

Tas public schools of Washington announce the employment of twenty six teachers, listing new appointments and roles across districts. The notice highlights staffing expansion and district education improvements.

Tas Public Schools of Washington

K P Bays Dedicate New Hall at Eltora

The K P bays held a dedication ceremony for their new hall in Eltora this week. Parishwide attendees gathered for the unveiling and community officials spoke at the event. The hall will serve as a meeting place and venue for local gatherings.

K.P. Bays Eltora

Tur all absorbing question of the coming campaign will be

The article discusses a pivotal issue in the upcoming campaign focusing on monetary policy and the choice between free silver and its opponents. It frames the question as decisive for voters and positions key actors in the policy debate.

Harrison Northwestern Scott

Great Interest Centers on Jackson Walling Pearl Bryan Murder

In Kentucky the case against Jackson Walling for Pearl Bryan’s murder dominates headlines as McKinley faces uncertain prospects. The legal drama unfolds with ongoing public and press scrutiny around the suspect and proceedings.

Jackson- Walling Pearl Bryan

Democratic Nominations and Local Political Climate Mentioned

The text cites Democratic nominees for Congress Judge Miers and a Bland presidential nomination, with Missouri and local township delegates at a county convention. It notes spring farming activity and a New York World stance on McKinley, hinting at ongoing nominating speculation.

Ta Holmes arch fiend recital of his notoriety rises

Fragmentary notes describe Ta Holmes as a notorious figure, likened to a governor in fame for his alleged murderous acts and public notoriety. The text hints at a dramatic claim or recounting of his criminal image and influence.

Holmes

Beginnings of Millionaires and Notable Beginnings

A list of famed figures and their first jobs or wages, including Senator Farwell as a surveyor, Cornelius Vanderbilt farming, Wanamaker earning 21.25 weekly, A. T. Stewart teaching, Jim Keene milk wagon driver, Cyrus Field as a clerk, Pulitzer Crce a steamboat stoker, George W. Childs an errand boy, J C Flac a saloon keeper, P T Bacaum a theater bartender, Jay Gould selling maps, C P Huntington selling eggs, Andrew Carnegie in a Pittsburgh telegraph office, Whitelaw Reid a Cincinnati newspaper correspondent, and Adam Lorepaugh a Philadelphia butcher who entered show business.

Senator Farwell Cornelius Vanderbilt Wanamaker A. T. Stewart Jim Keene California Cyrus Field Evian Pulitzer Crce George W. Childs J.C. Flac San Francisco P. T. Bacaum Niblo’s New York Jay Gould Delaware County C. P. Huntington Andrew Carnegie Pittsburgh Whitelixs Reid Cucinnati Adam Lorepaugh Philadelpha

Skis as Money in Early State Law of Franklin Tennessee

The document records a 1789 state salary schedule paying officials in animal skins such as deer, raccoon, beaver, muskrat, and mink. It notes the 1789 enactment by the General Assembly of the state of Franklin later Tennessee and includes a ceremonial date of renactment October 17, 1789 under the state seal.

United States General Assembly Franklin Tennesee Commonwealth Esch

Saint Louis offers 500 seats for Republican convention

Chicago hosts the Democratic convention with 250 seats, while St. Louis plans to provide 500 seats for newspaper men, highlighting regional access to the national events.

St. Louis Chicago

Subscribers face yearly expiration and editor’s shifting promises

A notice notes subscriptions renew yearly and warns that editors may expire or adjust windborne promises. readers are urged to recognize these cycle risks and renew accordingly.

Evipritity Cleveland Faces Third Term Question

Evipritity Cleveland remains a man of mystery as his policy aims and future plans draw scrutiny. The Democratic household weighs the idea of a third term amid uncertainty and political maneuvering.

Cleveland

Great Lecture Planned at Cleveland General Conference

Dr. J. P. D. John will deliver his great lecture before the General Conference in Cleveland Ohio next week. This is the same lecture that will be given at Odon.

J.P. D. John Cleveland Ohio Odon

Win Cumback Lectures Across Major U.S. Cities

Win Cumback delivered lectures in New York Chicago Buffalo Brooklyn Boston and numerous other large cities where he met with extraordinary success across the tour.

Win Cumback New York Chicago Buffalo Brooklyn Boston

Fusion of Democrats and Populists in Daviess County

A fusion movement in Daviess County stalls as election butchers say only a sale river trip remains open with no further details. The note hints at a joint ticket for next November but provides no concrete names or schedules.

Daviess County Sale River

Candidate Ambitions Stir Cadiana Gubernatorial Race

Mason Dorie of Anderson may be the nominee for governor of Cadiana though many in the region favor Senator James A. Slount. The piece notes local sentiment and potential contenders in the race.

Mason Dorie Anderson Cadiana James A. Slount

Free silver Republicans and tariff factions clash in party

A State Journal editorial notes shifting alliances within the party. It argues there are fewer free silver Republicans than revenue tariff Republicans, casting the free state Republican as a diminished figure akin to a white blackbird.

State Journal

Mickie Bis Ere Ar A

An unclear OCR fragment mentions Mickie Bis and a person or event, with limited legible context. The readable content references individuals but lacks sufficient detail to determine a full event, location, or outcome.

Mickie Bis

Political crossfire over candidate selections and party lines

The piece notes increased scrutiny of Harrison and Cleveland in party politics. It mentions editorial views from The Gazette and a Populist delegation at the County Convention placing Democrats on the slate, provoking refusals and accusations of a deal.

the Gazette Cornventen

Cleveland’s standing mixed among sportsmen and statesmen

The Kansas City Journal notes Mr. Cleveland in Cleveland as a figure valued by sportsmen and statesmen yet criticized as a poor statesman among Statesmen, reflecting a mixed assessment of his public role.

The Kansas City Journal Cleveland

Reaction Against McKinley Falls Short In Delegates

The predicted surge of support for McKinley among local delegates did not arrive. Only a small fraction of delegates appear aligned with the Ohio man, indicating muted enthusiasm from the friends.

Tuk McKinley Ohio

Leap Year Peach Bloom Predicts No Fall Peaches

Seasonal note states peach trees bloom by moonlight so no peaches will ripen in fall. The writer jokes that leap year affects peaches and offers readers a choice of outlooks.

Odon Faces Fire Risk in Dry Spring and Summer

Residents fear a disastrous fire in Odon as dry weather grips the area. Officials acknowledge inadequate firefighting readiness and push for improvements before flames threaten homes and fields.

Odon

Populist Delegates Named To County Convention

The Tus Populist convention met Friday and named delegates to the County Convention including Manford Overton M D McFarren A Overton Alf Toward James Thomas Wirt Wiliphas tsa Manuel Berkley J S Souls.

Tus Populist Manford Overton M.D. McFarren A. Overton Alf Toward James Thomas Wirt Wiliphsta Manuel Berkley J.S. Souls

Martin County Ticket Rumors Circling Elnora Politics

The Washington Herald notes many Martin county residents in Elnora discuss forming a Martin county ticket for the spring election. A new kind of political party is hinted at, with room for diverse views in the broad country.

The Washington Herald Martin County Elnora

Opening of the Keely Institute at Washington

The week centers on the Keely Institute opening in Washington with speakers John M. Van Trees Judge Jar diner Judge Herrox Rev Heaven ridge Rev Long. Prof Black’s quartette provides vocal music and Will Tileston’s mandolin club supplies instrumental.

Washington Big Keely Institute John M. van Trees Judge Jardiner Judge Herrox Heavenridge Long Black Quartette Will Tileston Mandolin Club

Books Stolen by Smooth County Agents Tale of Loss

A woman distributes books for examination and return while a man later collects them. She then reports he has been taking most of her books, selling some and sometimes accepting charity, leaving her saddened by the loss.

Csss County

Florida law bars teaching white and colored children together

The Florida statute making it a misdemeanor to teach white and colored children in the same school has been challenged by the American Missionary Association as unconstitutional and brought to the Supreme Court for removal.

Florida American Missionary Association Supreme Court Greenwood Ind

Railroad wages eat two thirds of freight and passenger revenue

Recent statistics show that about two thirds of every dollar the railroad earns for moving freight and passengers goes to annual labor costs. The Globe Democrat notes this challenges the belief that employers take the lion’s share of industry profits.

Globe Democrat

Rugged Villagers Highlight Brawny, Untidy Traits

A rough-eyed man known for wiping his nose on his sleeve, picking teeth with a fork, and spitting on the cook stove is described alongside a neighbor who neglects yard upkeep. The tale contrasts frontier habits with domestic neglect in a rural row.

Mexico’s coinage ratio limits a dollar’s worth abroad

The Indianapolis Journal notes that even the best paid Mexican mechanic earns at most one peso a day, worth about 54 cents in New York. With free coinage at 153 to 1, a Mexican dollar buys only 54 cents’ worth of goods available outside Mexico.

Indianapolis Journal Mexico New York

Indiana 3 Republican

Indiana delegates seek party guidance as a state convention approach shapes Republican plans and nominees amid unsettled primary momentum. Local officials and party leaders discuss future state directions and rally organization guidance.

Signs of springtime and local headlines mix near Newport

Dreamy echoes float as skies stay blue while a Newark Kentucky murder case unfolds. The Nexsos-Woalling trial for Pearl Bryan's death continues in Newport. Local debates touch on grading streets in Northern Daviess and lectures by John Cumback.

Nexsos Pearl Bryan Newport Kentucky

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