16 Aug 1890
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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1890
Page
1
Seattle news notes a monument to the city’s namesake Indian chief who died in 1866. Also reports author Mrs. Caroline Atherton Brians Mason died in an insane asylum in Worcester Massachusetts and cites a German Empress with four young sons dressed in navy blue sailor suits.
Dr. Cuantes K. Bartow of Poughkeepsie reportedly shed forty four pounds in forty five days while living on a diet of milk and coffee only. This case highlights extreme dieting practices and health risks.
Jefferson Davis body in the receiving vault of the Army of Northern Virginia is watched by a G A R member during the day and two ex Confederates by night in a guarded routine reflecting Civil War era safeguards.
The Tur Czar reportedly owns privately fifty million acres, an area claimed to equal the entire France. The remark suggests a farming turn might yield cultivated state of mind.
Representatives of Garibaldi sell Caprera Island including the general’s home garden and tomb to the Italian Government for 61009 dollars while reserving the house garden and tomb from the sale.
Estimates by the director of the mint show that 204 839 Americans traveled to Europe in the last fiscal year carrying not less than 92 million dollars in gold or its equivalent in letters of credit.
Butte in Afon state reports 22 008 residents as a booming mining center surpassing others in wealth and activity while noting distant Kimberly Africa as a diamond field comparison.
The Norristown Herald notes Washington drank from a Valley Forge spring in 1778 79 but argues the small tin tomato can used to collect the water should be retired with a pension rather than kept for present use.
Mrs. Willian G. Choater of New York founded the first woman’s exchange twelve years ago. In its first year it paid $2,000 in remuneration to women for their handiwork. One hundred exchanges now exist in different cities and at least $1,000,000 has been paid for work over the twelve years.
The National Museum in Washington, aided by John A. Brill of Philadelphia, has acquired two stamps from the 1765 act used on documents. Brill declined a large offer and placed them in a proper public collection.
Verne Peres Lee NER, famed as Europe’s loneliest man, serves with the weather bureau on Schomblick peak in the Austrian Alps. Villagers bring gifts on Christmas Day for his sole reception day while he chats with Vienna three times daily via telegraph.
A playful throw of a mouse during a barn moving at a farm near Bridgeton New Jersey caused Farmer Johnson to fall and suffer broken arms multiple ribs and a broken nose. He had just moved to the property at Cohansey when the incident occurred.
Philadelphia physician Dr Duartes W. Doves argues medical science will soon control consumption. He notes England’s past 55,000 yearly deaths from phthisis among 15 million people and current figures of 14,000 deaths for 40 million, suggesting progress in treatment.
In a Buffalo courtroom a lawyer sought to prove the contestant brutal and abusive toward his sister to force her marriage for release. The opposing counsel argued the man was self sacrificing and forbade marriage to protect his sister, living as a poor bachelor.
An early description praises a versatile baby carriage that can transform into a sled cradle and go cart. The maker extols its multiple uses and adaptable design, highlighting added features and convenience for caregivers.
Two wandering men discover two fellow attackers plotting to derail the Lake Shore Limited near Miles Grove, Eria. They signal the train to stop, aid in locating a live explosive cartridge, and help detain the would be attackers, sparing all passengers a deadly fate.
Parkersburg fisherman Al Lenmis landed six mud catfish totaling 310 pounds with the largest over eighty pounds and six feet long. Nearby a 13 or 14 year old boy killed two giant pike weighing 36 and 34 pounds near Walker, after a creek overflow and a fight with his axe.
William Ross an employee of the United States Electric Light Company in Washington D C received a 2000 volt shock while changing carbons in a city light. He recovered after a period of insensibility though his right and left hands suffered severe burns. He endured great pain for several seconds before losing consciousness.
The President signed the original package bill applying state liquor laws to all imported liquors. This move aims to end the wild cat saloons that operated against taxed or licensed establishments, aligning trade with local prohibitions and licensing.
Baltimore police arrest 16 year old Mary Mitzdorff on a charge of poisoning her step mother Kate Mitzdorff, Mrs Louisa Broadwater and her brother James Mitzdorff. Arsenic-laced coffee led to Mrs Broadwater's death. James Mitzdorff is not expected to recover. Mary Mitzdorff remains in danger status is not specified.
An outbreak in Clinton Iowa and Preston Indiana is identified as malignant dysentery rather than cholera. About eighteen deaths have occurred in the last twenty days as direct contact with Preston is cut off and residents remain reticent, with the epidemic seen as abating.
Governors of all the Provinces of Buenos Ayres sent telegrams to Dr. Pelligrini congratulating him on his accession to the Presidency. Gold is quoted at a 150 percent premium.
General Alger commander in chief of the G A R has disapproved the court martial verdict in the case of Captain Gray head of the Department of Mississippi.
A severe fall storm in Minnesota causes damage to standing grain and threatens large losses. Local farmers report wind and hail patterns affecting fields across multiple counties. Officials warn about potential yield reductions and insurance claims may follow.
Mary Metzdorf confessed to poisoning Miss Louise Broadwaters and her mother Catherine, and poisoning her six year old brother James. Louise died immediately and James died shortly after. Mary remains critically ill. Coroner's jury finds guilt, though Maryland law bars police confessions as evidence. case expected to lead to conviction.
Sam Knight, wagon driver for contractor Wilson, was arrested in Memphis on Sunday morning for robbing United States mails. Investigators Pell and Postmaster Patterson linked missing packages to Knight after a week of inquiry. A house search revealed merchandise from the mails hidden in a closet, solidifying the case.
Over the past week eight murdered infant bodies found in Memphis Tennessee. Authorities have taken no action to catch the killers. Newspapers call for investigation. Citizens discuss a mass meeting to fund prosecutions and urge officials to act or resign.
Charles Cosgrove an aeronaut was instantly killed in Portland Oregon during a parachute descent after a balloon ascent to about 1000 feet. The parachute loosened at that height and he fell about 200 feet to a paved street, mangled beyond recognition.
Seizures of original package liquor occurred in Iowa after the President signed a new law. Attorneys for saloon men argue the Iowa prohibition is valid under state law and that a Supreme Court ruling nullified it, contending the national law does not restore the annulled state statute.
In Blount County near Bangor Alabama a posse led by Sheriff A H Morris raided a den of craps shooters. A gunfight left Jim Thomas dead and several others wounded while the sheriff suffered a flesh wound.
Sarah Althea Terry must pay £2067 in costs from her late suit to recover a portion of the Sharon estate. The ruling strips her of part of the property left by Judge Terry and may deter an appeal to the Supreme Court.
A confidential government circular to commanders declares that dueling in the army is no longer obligatory even when personal violence has occurred. The shift marks a formal move to curb traditional battlefield honor practices.
An outbreak of hog cholera sweeps Springfield Township in Clark County Ohio, with farmers losing many hogs last year as well.
A steam pipe burst aboard the Russian man of war Tekhisma killed seven people. Among the dead is Prince Khilkoff.
Governor D Gibbons of Zanesville Ohio reports a hydrangea in bloom with a circumference of fifty feet and a height of nine and a half feet.
John Boyle O'Reilly chief editor of the Boston Pilot died Sunday from an overdose of chloral in a treatment for insanity. The report notes his post and editorship and identifies the cause as chloral taken for insomnia.
Excitement grips Waldron Indiana area as a natural gas eruption lights the morning sky. A leak near the Flat Rock river blows flames two hundred feet high, tears ground up to fifty feet deep, and knocks stones a half mile. river beds upheave and geysers spew mud water and gas. Locals debate a spontaneous gas explosion versus volcanic activity as the scene draws in residents and youngsters alike.
Conductor W H McCartney on the Pittsburgh Division of the Pennsylvania railroad found a pocket book containing bills and checks totaling 155000 while passing through the observation car. He located the owner, a Kansas City cattle-raiser returning from an East trip, who offered a reward. McCartney declined any payment.
Vice President Webb of the New York Central declares the railroad strike over for the company. Trains run with regularity and no trouble reported. Police and militia show strength. A 44 car freight train started from New York on the 11th, engineers and firemen not yet in it. Some places complain Pinkerton men may foment strife.
Cardinal Newman died after illness that began with a severe chill. He was in the ninetieth year of age and had become a cardinal in 1879. He fell into a coma on Sunday and remained unconscious until Monday morning.
A waterspout burst over Bowlder Colorado washing away railroad tracks and drowning some people. Two ton boulders rolled down the mountainside as the river rose to a great height.
Superintendent Porter states the national population count should finish by August end so Congress can act on the apportionment bill if desired.
During a heavy storm at Crefeldt Germany a house housing fifty people collapsed. All buried victims were accounted for three men six women and seventeen children were killed in the disaster.
Assistant Postmaster General Clarkson has tendered his resignation to take effect September 1, signaling a forthcoming leadership change. The move comes amid personnel shifts and potential policy reviews within the postal service.
Ten acres of Thomas Hazan's farm near Waldron Indiana were wrecked by Monday's explosion. Flat Rock creek altered its course, wildlife perished, and a natural gas pocket burst forth lighting the scene for days. Spectators watched as the gas-fire raged while the cavern waters swirled.
The State Department reported that in San Salvador Provisional Government forces seized the U S consulate, damaged property, and hauled down the flag. Misner telegraphed demand for full reparation and protection of consulate rights, later reporting the flag was hoisted again with twenty one guns and consulate reinstated. Acting Secretary Wharton called the restoration of U S rights and reparations a positive sign.
The House anti lottery bill was favorably reported to the Senate on Tuesday by Mr. Sawyer from the Post-office Committee. The amendment allows newspapers published in foreign countries to be mailed unless the Postmaster-General finds they are circulated to advertise illegal lottery schemes.
On the first of next month New York State enacts a rule allowing police to arrest any youth under sixteen using tobacco and bring him before the district magistrate for misdemeanor proceedings.
A Mason City Iowa conference of original package dealers led to a general agreement to quit business and not challenge the law. The move ends the era of the original package saloon with about 15 000 saloons in operation, nine tenths already closed.
Henry A. Altizer of the West Virginia Legislature was arrested in Parkersburg on charges of obtaining exorbitant pensioner fees and filing false affidavits. Charles H. Rood of Roane County is charged with perjury in a pension matter. The London Lord Mayor cites partial relief for Jews and postpones a protest meeting.
A mob attacked the residence of ex president Celman in Buenos Aires on Tuesday and threatened to burn it. Government troops established a cordon around the house to protect it.
Boston editor John Boyle O'Reilly died at Nanasket Beach Hull from probable accidental poisoning after taking a dose intended for his wife. The 46 year old Fenian era figure had a storied life from Ireland to Australia to Boston, with edits at the Pilot and writings in Galaxy Scribner's Atlantic Monthly and Harper's. His death follows insomnia and a late night dose coupled with suspected chloral.
The Patriarcha Militant Cantonment in Chicago wraps up the Odd Fellows celebration with awards for drill and merit. Prizes go to multiple cantons and captains from Indiana Ohio New York Ontario Michigan and Illinois. a fireworks display honors the finale.
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