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Odon Journal

Location

Odon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1894

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Potato buttons and ore finds spark early 20th century curios

The report notes potato buttons made by acid treatment and high pressure, claiming stone hard results. It cites a Texas ore discovery with 48 ounces of gold and 80 ounces of silver, plus pension payments for nine months ending in March were lower than the prior year. Rusty pistols knives beads and relics were unearthed on Cash prairie near Olympia Washington, where Todians were laid to rest.

USA Cash Prairie Olymspia Wash

Port Town Population Shift with Religious Mix

Fragmented OCR notes describe population changes in a port town. The text references Roman Catholic and Lutheran communities, suggesting religious demographics influence local dynamics. Unclear names and dates limit precision, but indicates a church or protection theme amid shifting residents.

Lutheran Church Andy Giev Longini

Fragmented OCR Reads Reveal Erratic City Report

A garbled text fragment references New York before something and mentions expenses laws and prints in a city. It alludes to community life, a bag purchase, and a large number of people, with unclear dates or names.

Untitled local note on historical event near Pallehuasta drift

A fractured record describes a group of sin hunters in Kit wooelseyer near a drift teat far from Pallehuasta. The text references dates and events but is highly garbled, with ambiguous names and places.

Kit Wooelseyer

Unclear OCR Fragment About Local Figures and Events

Fragmentary text mentions a smokeless foucier and references to a former official, a state count, and names that are unreadable. No coherent event or outcomes can be determined from the legible portion.

Seas On Hermes Eon Memorial at Needles View

Fragmentary note describes a proposed sea memorial at the western end of the Isle of Wight named the seas On hermes eon. It would stand and be visible to ships passing Needles and around the island, overlooking the area.

Iona Isle of Wight Hermes Needles Ander Tha Island

Navy appoints Eamany to Admiral Benhan's vacated post

Atairal Eamany receives promotion to the rank and command of the vacant post left by Admiral Benhan. With nearly forty four years in the navy and command experience since LS, he has advanced two ranks in the past year. Admiral Waleer is named as his initiatie senior while Chinodere Maer ritt remains below him. Admiral famucer approaches the age of enforced retirement.

Atairal Eamany Admiral Benhan Admiral Waleer Chinodere Maerritt Famucer Fe

Fragmented OCR note from Seuster Texas crowding lounges

A damaged OCR fragment from Seuster Texas describes crowded lounges in the afternoon with many patrons asleep blocking doors and keeping other customers out. It notes a local reputation for overcrowding and reports repeated occurrences in the middle of the day.

Wheatredere

Pelican pouch and material qualities described in antique text

The fragment discusses tobacco bags crafted from leather or rubber, noting a pelican pouch’s membranes as thin and fine for tanning. It claims such materials preserve sweetness and odor longer than tin foil when used for storage, highlighting durability and beauty of leather items.

Mental ferment around London clubs sparks social explosion fears

The text notes London clubs in mental ferment rivaling past exposures by Stead and Pall Mall Gazette. It cites a Purity society with a dozen statesmen from both parties under constant espionage scrutiny to learn their associations, signaling a vast amount of material collected for a future social explosion.

London Stead Pall Mall Gazette Sonal Purity Society Onder

Mortgage Indebtedness in Twelve Counties Highlights Regional Balance

Huston statistician Epwaanp ATRKISAON analyzes census figures showing real estate mortgage indebtedness in twelve New York and New Jersey counties containing major cities. The cash burden totals about 220 million, 21.25 percent of national mortgage debt, with farmers in the Mississippi Valley remaining net creditors despite overall deficits.

Epwaanp Atrkisaon Huston Cen New York New Jersey Great West Mississippi Valley

Paris hot water vending machines fail to deliver

In Paris amid cold streets, acetroms ricalot machines promised hot water for one cent, delivering fourteen pints at 140 degrees for the poor. Most units supply cold water or nothing, prompting the municipal council to order operators to heat or remove the devices.

Paris

Storm disrupts Great Northern strike and restraining order conflict

U S deputy marshals enforce a U S restraining order as strikers threaten violence near Lu Cloud and nearby towns. Authorities name active strikers and seek warrants while mobilizing deputies to maintain control amid the dispute.

U. S Great Northern Lu Cloud U.S Steen Marshal Rede

Chicago and Eastern railroad halt averted strike

The Chicago and Eastern Locomotive Engineers and Firemen agreed to end a threatened strike after Chief J M Sargent and Chief Arthur of the Locomotive Engineers led talks. The men accepted compensation terms but reserved the right to push for improved pay and conditions, avoiding a work stoppage.

Earthquake Ravages Several Towns Leaving Many Homeless

A powerful quake struck cities including Phebes Atalanta and Tosaveboeck Friday evening. Homes damaged or ruined and stores destroyed left thousands homeless across the district. Reports from Volto and Barissa confirm severe shaking lasting about half a day.

Toaeasa Phebes Atalanta Itowr Tosaveboeck Fitbes Volto Barissa

Kelly's Industrial Army march to Council Bluffs demand train charter

In OMATEA Nebraska on April 21 a procession of over 100 workingmen formed to travel to Council Bluffs and press railroads to charter a train for Kelly's industrial army to move eastward. It is reported that 208 more men in Council Bluffs will join the effort.

Kelly Omatea Neb Council Bluffs Council Bluts

Ex-Sheriff Ballou Dead in Ohio City Home

Ex Sheriff Ballou dies at his home in UASESVIILEX Ohio. He was a full cousin of the late President Garreld and served two terms as sheriff of Muskingum County.

Uasesviilex, O Ballow Garreld Sherif Muskingum County

City Council Appeals to Public for Food and Transport Aid

At a council meeting the body called to address the Kellys approach on monroeaster and decided to appeal to residents for food and money to help with transportation needs.

Foollea Momrs Kellys

Locust Swarm Reported Near Wowerqua Newfound Land

In Wowerqua near April 8 farmers report turning soil and finding large numbers of locusts of extraordinary size. The pest appears to be spreading, raising fears of a locust year ahead for the area.

Wowerqua

Boston Riot Chronicle: 30 000 Mob Overran Common

A massive Boston crowd estimated at 30 000 surged onto the Common on a Sunday afternoon. Leaders like M F Swift faced taint and tobacco stains as the unruly mob caused property damage and clashes with police. The scene ended with Swift calling for calm and the crowd dispersing.

Railway Epoch St Louis Chicago High Speed Line

Rail epoch reports May inaugurations for a Chicago to St Louis electric line. Site work begins May 1 with plans and preparations by Wellactanm Adsurs of St Louis. General Kiestrie Co pledges equipment delivery within months and guarantees motors reaching 100 mph with safety. Crossing Mississippi at Merchants Bridge and terminal facilities planned at Union Depot.

Chicago St Louis Amril St. Louis Wellactanm Adsurs Treeneral Kiestrie Co Treeneral Kiestrie Co. Say That Wavelurht Sumipany Mississippi River Merchants Bridge Union Depat

Chinaman Robbed and Murdered in Purcell

Wah Lee a Chinese laundryman was murdered while asleep in Purcell Oklahoma. His trunk was broken into and about 500 dollars stolen before the killer set the building on fire. Lee's body was burned and his brother plans to ship the bones to relatives in China. Lee had lived in Purcell many years and intended to sail for San Francisco on May first.

Trial to appeal sheriffs over railway protection plan

Instructions from Haitimore to their chief counsel in Wheeling urge the Wheed and Ohio counties sheriffs to protect tramway property against Frye's army or any organized bands. Workers are directed to block unauthorized trains and keep army riders from entering trains.

Pankkassvidg Wlca Haitimore & Railreaid Haitimore Wheeling Wheed Ohio Frye

Guard Muster Set as Coxey Parade Starts May Day

Brig. Gen. Oniway issues General Order 4S directing annual muster of the District National Guard. Six battalions to be on duty from May 1 through May 16 as Coxey crowd arrives and as light artillery and ambulance company conclude the inspection.

Wastengton Oniway District National Guard

Producer Seeks Immediate Conference Over Miner Wage Dispute

Vitengo April 22 Col W P Rend eng of a major coal producer writes to President AirBride of the Miners union proposing a conference of producers and miners to arbitrate their differences. He concedes wages are too low and coal prices are also too low.

Vitengo Col W. P. Rend Eng AirBride Miners’ Union

Grand Army Encampment Held in Pakkinsuvne

The annual state encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic Sons of Veterans and Women's Relief Corps will convene in Pakkinsuvne West Virginia beginning Wednesday April 25 and run for three days.

Pakkinsuvne W. Va Grand Army of the Rembiie, Sons of Veterans and Women’s Relief Corps

Miners at Sun Mine Refuse Weekend Work

In Williamsport Pennsylvania on April 23 two hundred miners unemployed at the Sun mine at Ralston refused to go to work Saturday morning. They are members of the United Mine Workers association.

Wintiamsrost Tei Sun Ralston United Mine Workers’ Association Inwin United Mine Workers Jackson Jackson County

San Francisco Dispatches Five Hundred Men to Washington

Lan Frascieco reports the San Francisco contingent of California's second industrial regiment began its move to Washington City on Saturday afternoon, drawing attention to the sizable unit as it departs.

San Francisco Lan Frascieco California Second Industrial Regiment Washington City

Bombs explode near Liege mayor’s house

Two bombs exploded Sunday outside the mayor of Liege's residence wounding none and damaging the Royal theater nearby. Several suspects were arrested as authorities investigated the attack.

Liege Brusskis Royal Theater Gustav Ning

Senate votes against Coxey inquiry and passes idle land tax bill

The Senate rejected a motion to form a select committee on Coxey and his followers by a 17 to 20 vote. Earlier, Kansas Senator Peffer introduced a bill to tax idle land in the District of Columbia and fund public works to create jobs, which the body referred to the district committee.

Senate Washington Kansas Peffer District of Columbia Myr Teffer Coxey Yeas Messrs Aldrich Allen Allison Cullom Davis Gallinger Hansbrough Hawley Kyle Martin Quay Rep

Bill to define Indian citizenship introduced in April

Senator Delph introduced a bill in April to define Indian citizenship. It states that all lands or mixed bloods allotted in severalty are citizens of the United States and grants those with land allotments under the allotment act the right to sue to establish their rights in court as citizens may.

Wasa Hinaton Delph Monday United States

A New Silver Scheme In Tacoma Mines District

Thirty six silver mine owners in the Mineral Creek district plan to issue stock certificates worth one dollar and minted from silver from their mines. The notes will resemble standard silver dollars and other miners will be invited to participate to ease financial stringency and boost circulation.

Tacoma Mineral Creek District

Woman Flees Whitecaps as Marshal Reports Threats

U S Marshal Turner chased whitecaps in northern Georgia over ten days. He returned to find his wife and baby missing. a search party found them in nearby woods. The wife is described as hopelessly deranged after threats against the husband.

Whitecaps Atlanta Turner Georgia

Bronze Tablet Accepted for Washington Cornerstone

A joint resolution was introduced in the Senate by Mr Voorhees Democrat and passed accepting a bronze tablet to commemorate the laying of the cornerstone of the canal building on September 18 1705. The tablet marks the precise spot where Washington stood when he laid the cornerstone.

Washington Caniel Building Senate Voorhees

No Compromise on the Tariff in Senate Debate

Washington April 24. Rumbles about a tariff bill compromise in the senate are dismissed as rumor. Advocates insist the income tax is a key feature and will not permit passage of the tariff without it.

Washington Senate House

Industrial Army recruits reach 940 in Seattle

Seattle born in April 24 report shows the industrial army with 940 recruits enrolled in companies and planning a start for Washington on Wednesday. Citizens discuss raising funds to charter a through train for the army to travel without any stops.

Seattle Industrial Army Wash Iake Washington

Indiana Apportionment Stands InuraNaroris

Judge Brown sustains the state demurrer in Indiana 1895 apportionment case ruling the court lacks jurisdiction to review legislative action. Separately officials warn of possible trouble at Coal Creek Nasaville with agitators pressing for a strike and Adjutant General Fife coordinating with authorities as quiet holds.

Indiana InuraNaroris Ind A. W. Wishart Brown Circuit Court Coal Creek Nasavitnr Tenn Adjt Fife

Quiet Mines Amid Coal Wars Across States

In Altoona Pennsylvania on April 24 activity halted as miners stayed away in Bish and Cambria counties. The Pennsylvania Railroad Co began side tracking and diverting coal for locomotive use without shipper consent. Indiana black coal miners remained at work as bituminous miners would not strike until Indiana operators join. Will Hubbard of Island Coal Co notes Indiana operators may accept 60 cents if Ohio operators increase their scale from 50 cents.

Altoona Bish Cambria Pennsylvania Railroad Co Indiana Indianapolis Ind Will Hubbard The Island Coal Co Ohio

Chairman Wilson Still Weak

Washington report says Wm. Wilson Jr. returned from travels in Mexico and Texas with his father, the Ways and Means chairman, and remains weak though improved. The other note from Wassincrox reports Thomas Jordan Jarvis's credentials as the new North Carolina senator were presented and filed.

Washington Wm. Wilson, Jr Mexico Texas Mr. Wilson North Carolina Thomas Jordan Jarvis

Miner Frank Haman Lynched Near Schwab Mines Kansas

A coal miner named Frank Haman living near the Schwab mines in CuHesories Kansas was killed at his home by African American Alabama miners. The article notes the leader of the murderers has been lynched.

Kansas CuHesories Kan Frank Haman Schwab Mines Here Alabama

A Chance for McKane AppeaI Granted by Chief Justice Fuller

Chief Justice Fuller decided to hear the appeal of John McKane, the Gravesend man, on brief. The court set the attorneys a Friday deadline to prepare and premiere the brief.

McKane Wasuinotes Fuller John ¥. McKane Gravesend Gars

Miners Across States Join Broad Bituminous Strike

Reports from Pittsburg to Frankfort and Jackson show widespread action as bituminous coal miners in Indiana Ohio Missouri West Virginia and Kentucky suspend work or cut shifts. Officials estimate 100000 to 200000 miners out while some districts plan two day weeks until May 1 and several areas brace for general suspensions.

District of Columbia Proclamation Against Unemployed Demonstrations

Washington officials issue a proclamation forbidding assemblies on capitol grounds to secure relief for jobless workers. It warns that such actions threaten peace, declares the law sufficient to handle emergencies, and states the army may be treated as vagrants. John W. Ross comments that authorities will enforce laws and treat organizers as criminals if needed.

District of Columbia WasminetTos Mr. ST. Thomas Col Moore Washington Hue Babe Ein Capitol John W. Ross Board of Commissioners Mon- Guy Coxey

Jefferson Davis Monument To Be Considered At Confederate Veterans Reunion

At Birmingham Alabama April 24 preparations ramp for the United Confederate Veterans reunion in Winnie Davis wigwam Camp Hardee provides for the event Gen Gordon calls for a convention to preserve Confederate history and aid veterans widows orphans and disabled. Mrs Jefferson Davis and Miss Winnie Davis are guests of honor at the gathering planning a monument to Jefferson Davis and support for veterans movements across states.

United Confederate Birmingham Jefferson Davis Ala United Confederate Veterans Morton Chass Cousins Oakwood Chicago Cairo Afd Otheir Ani Rei Davis Ca of America Tom Winnie Davis

Unemployed men press for road funding in county meeting

In mid April seventeenth funded unemployed men from Trunwood arrived with 500 local Waits clans and urged Gagebic County supervisors to immediately appropriate 75,400 dollars for road improvements. The supervisors met and approved the request by a 15 to vote.

Liessemen Trunwood Gagebic County

Smallpox Case Reported in Wayne Fashion House

In Wayne Indiana on April 1 a smallpox case emerged in a fashionable house. The patient is a six year old child. Doctors suspect the illness was contracted in Cleveland and many people have been exposed.

Wayne Ind Cleveland

Robbery on Ridge In Wayne County Involves Two Girls

William Ealingee, a farmer from Wayne County, says he was robbed by two young women on the ridge between Twelve Vole and Tom's Creek late Monday night. He reports the suspects Elia and Tina Gore stopped him on the public highway, took money and valuables, and rode off with his horse under threat of revolvers. The area has seen several recent holds ups. The Gore sisters reside nearby with their parents and are described as tough.

Fieuxrinereas Wm. Ealingee Wayne County Tom's Creek Elia Tina Gore

All Bat Jesuits May Return

The Vatican informs that despite a Reichstag bill to allow Jesuits to return to Germany the Bundesrath will reject it. Berlin will permit other expelled orders to resume activity. Lisnesx reports six five fresh cases of Sunday. Tyrone bee senvalasons.

Tome Vatican Bundesrath Reichstag Germany Berlin Lisnesx

Senate Debates Tariff Bill And House Actions Reported

Dense Senate and House notes from April 18 to 21 cover debates on the tariff bill including an agreed close on general debate, speeches by McLaurin and Smith opposing income tax, and House rules on quorum counting. Local actions include river bridge authorization for Pittsburgh, Stevens tribute, and various committee discussions.

Washington Senate Harris and Aldrich McLaurin Idem Misa Afr. Smith Dem N. J Hil House Catchings Abbott Barnes Black Bland Breckinrid City Bryan Bynum Capehart Causey Coth Flla Conn Cooner Tex Covert Cummings Dunn Dunborrew J. Eps Gohis Grady Hall Hines Holman Hunter Wihrere Lane Lapham Russell Lester Mallory Martin Einds Ateer McCain McMillan Reilly Ryan S 1S Watbott Traces Turner D. Warner Wells Wheeter Ala Whiting Williams Wise Sea Gate Morrill Cameron Senat Rpfe Indi Consierama van Alen Italy Wandamakers Quigg Mew York Wilson Tabbil Cumimines Idem N. Y Peter Nime House of Lords Alt Jen Neo United States Hiutuse—Ami Pittsburgh Menongabuia Sumei Med Bynant McHinley Finance Committee Hawley Stor Uden Nebraska Worspuington Ferms Quay Bern Ceroff Gullere Tseloghin Deliberatio Rators Bedees Ans Wospina Idie Colombis Sas Pater Coxry Hivan Yelowstone Nidena Rai Columbia BIH Metropolitan Street Railway Co Waldon New York

Chinese Must Go at La Plata Camp In Colorado

In La Plata district white vigilantes drive out two Chinese men from a gulch near La Plata. A citizen committee armed with six shooters decreed that no Chinamen may remain in the camp.

Hesperia Col la Plata

Ex-Sheriff Couch Takes Own Life Amid Financial Troubles

In Decatur on April 24 W. T. Couch, once sheriff of Lawrence County, died by suicide Monday morning after reportedly drinking two ounces of mada num. Financial embarrassment is suspected to be the cause.

Decader W. T. Couch Lawrence County

Former Denver police officials fined for dynamite storage

Ex Chief of Police Stone and ex Lieutenant Clay were fined 100 dollars each by Judge Frost for storing dynamite in Denver City Hall during a police board dispute. They gave notice of appeal and were released on 300 dollar bonds.

Denver Col Stone Clay Police Board Frost

Danny Needham Says He Is Willing To Fight Any Man

In MsMPHIB Tennessee on April 24 Danny Needham states he is ready to contest any man in the country. He weighs 180 pounds and indicates a preference to face Dick Orrlen or Feawinsene Me in potential matchups.

Tenn Danny Needham Orrlen Ot ‘Feawinsene

Indiana State News Roundup Highlights Fatal Farm Fire and Local Incidents

A farm house fire near Mt Vernon kills James Jennifer and injures George Nick. Congressman J. B. Brown is gravely ill in Seymour. An A P A lodge forms in Laporte. A crane dies near Bloomington. Crawfordsville to get brass band. Frank Cremp plans Columbus amusement park. Coal output and mineral water strikes noted. multiple arrests and legal cases covered.

E. M. Spencer Mt. Vernon James Jennifer George Nick Congressan J. B. Brown Seymour Laporte Bloomington Crawfordsville Frank Cremp Columbus Joan L. Aten United Presbyterian Church Jadison Marshal Sargeant Valparaiso Patrick O'Connor Jamess Airopa Chesterton Valperaiso John Sowards Preble Oil Co Dicatur W. H. CereLann Harris Litigant Bruning Harrison, Miller & Elam Indianapolis Stubbs Copeland Charles Moody Alexandria Epowarr Brossat Lafayette Michael Horen Rudesal Hindsman Sheridan Tur Louis Holloway Belda Wabash County Joshua Culver C. W. Amos Carrollton Hancock County J. P. Armstrong J.J Bryant Clarksville Hamilton County Hoagland Hopkins Mechanicsburg Henry County T A. Goodwin F. L Taylor Sallwell Laporte County Frank Levrn W. A. Baldwin Waco Daviess County Levie Reeves Greenwood Indiana Cohumpus Anderson Grand View Wilk Cambridge City F. Miller Brooklyn N. Y Richmond Greenfield Gorman Reform School Muncie Warren-Scharf Co New York Walnw Main Jackson Mulberry Washington High Streets Indiana Board of Health Indianapolis Board Sylvestr Weir Henry Heneson Michigan City Heneson Svas Weir Trene Knightstown Jons’Race James L Hawn Warbash Wabash

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