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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1894
Page
1
Amid the blazing senate chamber, Senators Hale and Carey wear dark glasses to ease the intense light. A Mexican president heads a committee to study the Popocatepetl crater and sulfur extraction methods, while global reports note various unrelated misfortunes and misstatements in brief, fragmentary form.
Fragmentary notes describe foot and toe injuries with references to bruises toes and feet. Mentions Med terms and names are unreadable, unclear details.
Disjointed text fragment describes a fire related event near a named location and mentions an arrest and a city area west of a mountain range. Details are unclear due to poor OCR quality but indicate a notable incident and ensuing actions in a specific locality.
Readable parts describe odd phrases about animals and people in vague, garbled form. The surviving names and details are too fragmentary to identify a clear event or subject.
A recent leader of the National Penspersues society attended a public gathering. He avoided alcohol, choosing water in wine glasses to appear to drink.
The Russian embassy in Washington notes a trans Moberlan railway to be 8 or 9? miles long with about 15 miles of field work and 10 miles of track completed. Trains are expected to run at around 30 miles per hour, requiring roughly nine and a half days to complete the journey from Seattle.
Report from Seatier Wille yard notes a New York regiment drill at a New Jersey camp. An officer missed the target by three hundred yards when a rifle bullet ricocheted and struck the arm of a ranker. The bullet reportedly lodged and turned in the air before impact.
Hansmar Boonnischaiter, an ingenious inventor, unveils a "portable boarding-house" or rather a chest strap device. It hangs a man on a nail or hook so he can sleep without kicking covers. The device is described as a summer use invention.
Nathan Strauss, a New York philanthropist, started sterilized milk stations and aimed to give milk away. Despite predictions of loss, demand rose to 5000 glasses and 3,000 bottles daily, prompting him to build a permanent plant.
A New York Sun correspondent describes a coffee scam where a stove pipe is inserted into a bag with inferior coffee around it and the pipe removed after sealing to create a sample that falsely represents the bag. The method often misses the central better coffee and misleads buyers about quality.
In Ashiyks a local temperance group meets each September in a church to vow abstinence from wine and spirits for a year. Members sign an agreement fining violators twenty five rubles and subjecting them to be spat upon by fellow abstainers. On the pledge day they enjoy wine and brandy briefly before resuming the abstention.
An AMSTISD dispatch from Shanghai reports clashes near the Korean coast with Chinese ships seized by Japanese forces. A violent melee in Kobe and Canton is described, with Chinese civilians and sailors targeted as protests flare and eyewitness accounts vary.
In a brisk event the Vigilant defeats Pine and several rivals along a coastal route from Vachs Squadron Glaubvhouse to East Lene Buoy. The race covers a grueling forty eight miles with notable maneuvers near Wiwilant and a final push past Britennia to claim victory for Viglant.
Washington reports a special dispute seeks to keep China neutral as powers led by Britain Germany and Italy discuss concerted action. President Cleveland reportedly aims to unite the powers to preserve a supranational balance in the region and to press for orderly settlements with the Chinese government informed through Washington ministers. The emperor is expected to respond without delay to these proposals.
Mr. Austin Boe died Monday morning after a four day coma from uremic poisoning and liver inflammation. He leaves four sons a widow a brother Wr Bleir of Fremont Neb and a sister Mrs Daniel Lyman of New York. Funeral at the Unitarian church pending date.
Sheriff Bowers demands the seven Bull Hill prisoners who were in Hrig. Gen. Brooks custody after the surrenders. Brooks reports Gov. Waite will surrender the men at Colorado Springs when authorities are ready but not before. The case may go before the grand jury with a possible indictment for shielding prisoners. The sheriff plans further action to seize the men.
Report from Washinetsu Aug notes Wong Chang U Wern of the Pine Rebellion is divested of the Order of the Yellow Bidding Coat. Dispatches describe Japanese advances near Shan-Yenye and subsequent actions at Gusan, with prisoners and munitions captured as war news and royal honors are discussed amid broader tactics and loyalties.
Ed Skeeis and Smith were riding a traction engine across a bridge three miles below the town when a wash of water toppled the machine into the Mentangy river bottom. Both men were crushed and died. Smith perished after hours in agony near the bank.
Fragmentary text mentions a property and a prior encroachment from five years ago. No clear names, dates, or locations are readable. The passage suggests vigorous prospecting and possible repeal of an encampment policy but lacks concrete facts.
The article reports Landon receiving renomination in the Ninth congressional district with incumbent McDeartmon beating Dorey OL Thomas in the primaria.
The fragment reports a person named Fuanmont or Pod possibly returning after a disappearance described as masterious. It notes unresolved liabilities and arrangements for settling debts, with monetary details like 34 and two pots mentioned in vague terms.
Fragmentary text shows gold price movement and mentions Canada exports and European trade, with New York treasury reserve notes. Specific details are unclear, but the note references gold, export figures, and treasury actions in a period of unsettled markets.
Aug 4 A strike ordered by the board of walking delegates of the Building Trades on all hook buildings in the upper part of New York City has not reached promised proportions. Only five buildings affected and eighteen men have left work.
Yowann Cry reports a Friday morning blaze in Lakeview wiping out the business portion. Estimated losses reach 12000 dollars with extensive property damage and fire suppression efforts underway.
Miners in Braceville UL held a meeting and notified Superintendent Ramsey they were ready to work at the Columbus scale. The mines opened Thursday morning and several miners returned to work.
John Younger, an iron merchant, paid £63 for the Valkyrie once owned by Jord Danraven. The vessel was sunk in a collision with the Setanite and later raised.
Police detail a large number of bicycles stolen monthly and accuse a West Madison street shop of fencing stolen cycles. Detectives report parts interchange and new tires replaced, with altered machines sold locally and nationwide to cities including Chicago, New York, Cincinnati, Detroit. The investigation, not yet instructive to warrants, keeps the store name undisclosed.
Washington announces the Outh ite law renovates army enlistment shortening terms to two years and removing discharge rules after partial service. Recruits must be native born or naturalized, with tighter enrollment standards and higher pay to curb desertions.
In August reports claim China and Japan are negotiating with British and German firms for war material despite official instructions. The United States considers the Charleston ready for Asiatic trouble while crews take short leaves. Public protest voices hope Coxey returns to Congress with broad district support.
On Sunday morning in New York City Steve Brodie known as the Bridge jumper was stabbed in the neck at the Howery near Grand Street by bookmaker Heaney after a dispute over an old debt. Brodie's wound is serious but not life threatening Heaney was arrested.
The steamer Windward with the Jackson North Pole expedition aboard sails Sunday afternoon for Haurbotrova or Jugorski Sechor as circumstances determine.
Reports from Bluefields bluffs indicate 435 casualties since Saturday noon with no side gaining advantage. Chief Clarence leads the Mosquito Indians, aided by a number of Americans in the engagement.
Patti Rose a well known sovubrette died Sunday in New York. She was wife of John W. Dunne who will leave Monday with the remains for Chicago where the funeral will take place Thursday next.
Cmecaco August 6 The striking employees of the Stock Yards Co. decided Sunday night to return to work and report individually on Monday morning. They also voted to assess those who resume work to aid those who cannot secure employment yet.
In Tuetox Indiana Reverend Hanson J Badson minister of the Dunkard faith died Sunday morning after a brief illness. He was a longtime spiritual leader in the community and served several nearby congregations.
Washington Aug. 7 Representa tive Richards of Ohio introduced in the house a bill to require every session of the national congress to be open to the public. The measure would end secret proceedings in all congressional matters if enacted.
Dispatch from Jima Peru states rebels captured at Puente Awuaia and Se ehira were shot after a hasty trial. Rebels are said to be organizing in Ecuador at Laja preparing to march to Plura and Paita and to establish a landing point and supply base.
A Slovak Colonization Co delegation will depart Pittsburgh Monday to inspect 50000 acres in Arkansas purchased by the firm. The plan includes preparing a large structure to shelter settlers until homes can be built.
New York report says Sir Mohawk a noted trotter and eight other horses burned to death at George Allen's livery stable on Court and Union streets Brooklyn early Monday morning. The Bremen rescued six horses. Sir Mohawk was owned by Allen, who bought him from Richard K. Pus.
In Amsterdam one death from cholera is reported at Harlem. At Halfner five new cases and two deaths occur from cholera. Maestricht reports five new cases since Saturday with three deaths.
Aug. 7 east of this city a traction engine crashed a small bridge killing Engineer Charles Hudason and Fireman William Bandeline. Both men resided nearby and leave families. The day also reports Daniel Mayfield arrested for the shooting of Engineer Bert heroes in his cab. In China Jules Deutril De Rhines, famed French explorer, murdered in Thibet and body cast into the river.
A Chicago report notes that a company of Illinois militia on duty at Pullman refused to eat with non union workmen, highlighting labor tensions and disciplinary stance during the period.
Judge Foster of the U S district court granted the Santa Fe system receivers authority to borrow 1 500 600 dollars to cover wages taxes and expenses at terminals. Receivers certificates will be issued as the securities and hold the first lien on the property.
Paris police inspect English newspapers received by mail or other means to check for violations of the anti anarchist law. The move aims to curb writings likely to influence revolutionary activity.
Wasursetos August 7. Senator Voorhees, confined at home for two weeks with illness, has improved enough to take a long drive about the city on Monday afternoon.
In Neenecastiy Kentucky on August 7 Bud Keltey, a white man, shot and killed John Haskins, a Black man, during a dispute over a card game. Keltey fled the scene as investigators pursue him.
The Senate session, interrupted then resumed, debated buying the Mahone lot near the present building for the government printing office. Discussions covered naval appropriations, immigration, and Indian and district bills, with action on sundry civil and agricultural measures and a contested election case.
Washington Aug. 7 The senate discussed a Hill substitute for immigrant inspection by consuls aimed at excluding and deporting anarchists. The measure sets landings bans, investigates alleged anarchists, authorizes deportation at vessel or country expense, and enlists port inspectors to screen travelers. The bill includes penalties for noncompliance and outlines proceedings for deportation and enhanced police inquiry.
At a meeting in St Path Minnesota on August 7 the local ARU committee declared the strike against the St Paul and Duluth line and other rail systems officially off.
Gov Altgeld ordered Gen Wheeler at Chicago to dismiss all state troops on duty Tuesday morning. The decision followed a directive issued Monday evening.
In Anderson Tillie Sabern fell from a parachute during her first balloon ascent and died on the river bank. The report also covers various Indiana items: convicts to manufacture bichayoves, gas supply concerns in the gas belt, Mardi saloonkeeper James Geraghty’s arsons in Arlington, and a series of local incidents including drownings, shootings, fires, and political notes across towns like Rushville Columbus Shelbyville Elkhart and Monticello.
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