22 Aug 1896
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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1896
Page
1
The Digister of Public Instruction in France defines medical students by their path to certification. Some pursue practice tied to French bachelor arts equivalents, while others may finish studies but not gain licensing. The report notes confusion over diploma validity and rights to practice.
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Fragmentary lines describe a chaotic day with mentions of data, teeth, and a Singcetist. The text hints at a past event and a possible trace of an investigation but remains largely unreadable.
Vague text fragments mention unnamed people and places with garbled phrases. No coherent events or full names to identify a clear news item or outcome.
The report describes a simple gown worn by Mile. Jenne with a plain tailarm and Geige cloth dress trimmed only by darker colored gillions. The fashion scene highlights a lack of jewels and a focus on elaborate cloth texture and subtle ornamentation.
The piece argues walking is the best exercise, improving health as modern life favors trains and fast travel. It claims walking strengthens the face, purifies blood, widens the chest, and improves fitness, urging people to adopt natural walking for overall strength.
An agricultural journal reports crow damage in north Esq iis turnip fields. Many birds were shot and stomach contents show they eat mostly pests, but their usefulness is outweighed by crop loss. They pull up young turnips while searching for wireworms, costing farmers more than they benefit.
In Bran don on Norfolk Suffolk border a long established craft of making tinder and gunglints endures. Small sheds behind cottages house the work as matches and phosphorus substitutes diminish. The trade persists, exporting tinder box flints to Spain and Italy where flint keeps ground in large distilleries.
The Madison Square Garden gathering notified William Jennings Bryan and Arthur Sewall as Democratic nominees. Mrs Bryan, appearing in a gray dress and jet turban, drew a thunderous reception as she entered with the nominee’s party.
The scene centers on William Jennings Bryan at the Coliseum after Governor Stone announces Bryan and Sewall’s nomination. Crowds shout and cheer, then Bryan speaks amid a mixed reception and hoarseness, lasting about an hour and forty minutes before audience movement and noise reduce the atmosphere.
A ten year old boy killed two Powers children aged two years and fourteen months in ToSiveswal township Pender county North Carolina. The boy confessed he beat the children to stop them crying after being left in charge while their parents Frank Powers and his wife worked nearby. The younger child died from stab wounds and the elder died later from injuries.
Postmaster General Wilson releases a statement comparing June receipts of the 5 largest U S post offices in 1898 with 1885. July 1896 receipts totaled 9,474,193. July 1995 receipts were 3,403,401, a net rise of 76. Leading offices include New York Chicago Philadelphia Boston St Louis and Cincinnati.
Fire at Des Moines facility causes damages estimated at 30000 dollars early Saturday morning. The insured plant reports full coverage and swift response by local fire units.
News from Monins Alabama reports a deadly cyclone in Perry County on Thursday caused heavy damage. Twelve Black residents and three White men are known dead with many injured. Trees uprooted, valuable stock shaken, and hundreds of farmers lost crops as the storm path followed the inland countryside. Communication limited by distance, details still arriving.
A mining party reports a huge meteor strike north of TlalYs ranch about two miles south of the Lipsey mines. The blast toppled boards and dishes, filled the air with sulfur fumes, and left a two acre ground scar with an embedded iron-like mass. A Mexican herder family and about 20 sheep were lost in the impact. Major Wheanas Hayes fainted from the spectacle. A large party proceeds to view the crater and gather details, sixty miles north of Tucson.
Frank Jacobs, a balloonist with Andress & Showers, died after his balloon burst from 359 feet during a parachute race at Baldwin Park. The parachute failed to open, sending him to the ground at high speed. he died about 30 minutes later. His wife and child were among about 2,000 spectators.
Cotton exporter King reports North Texas has seen almost no rainfall reducing yields. He warns the monster crop predicted earlier will not materialize and expects a small bale output before September.
Loxpon August 1 The Times Verlin reports the German government seeks measures to counter Standard Oil dominance. It notes possible actions to speed up Galilean petroleum imports and an effort to impose a prohibitive duty on American oil.
Two sailors drowned when their sailing boat capsized near Weingen. six were saved, five named Shey and Linderman perished. Timker Bloodgood, a New York banker, died after three months illness. A separate fatal carriage accident occurred in Grand Karrios Michigan injuring Minnie Heagl and. Chief Justice Russell arrived in New York to attend a meeting of the Americanbar association with Sir Frank Lothrood.
In Dublin on Monday morning rioting broke out during nationalist demonstrations calling for amnesty for Irish political prisoners. Stones were thrown at crowds and bandsmen, police intervened, injuring several, with authorities preparing for possible further unrest and potential military aid if needed.
Aug 18 Cincinnati dispatch reports a disturbance near Hazelwood where a mob from Happy Hollow and Walturt Hills gathered in open fields. They damaged corn and pumpkins on George Doyle and Henry Lchrader farms, carried off produce, and dispersed after a noisy day. A search party found no trespassers.
General Wheaton reports Yaqui raiders have moved north after heavy rains erase trails. They are on foot and scattered. U S troops have arrived promptly and their action helps intercept the raiders who have not returned to Mexico.
Lord Russell, chief justice of England, and his accompanying gentleman toured the countryside by auto. Henry Villard, his host, says the visit pleases him and he admires the Madison scenery. A reception was held Monday afternoon in honor of Lord Russell.
In St. Lucie Florida on August 18 Senator Quay of Pennsylvania landed the largest tarpon ever caught there. The 265 pound fish nearly swamped the craft during the struggle. Quay was struck in the leg but escaped serious injury. the boatman Darrow also avoided harm.
The New Orleans underwriters announce a reduction of rates for river air shipments from New Orleans port, the first cargo insurance cut in decades. Reports show marine losses for the year at a low percentage, justifying the move.
Lexpos Augus Lhonas Devany an Irish dynamiter held in Falinbori in 288s was released from Portland prison Monday morning. Precautions were taken to prevent recognition as Irish sympathizers might attempt to stage a demonstration. After release Devany boarded a train to Glasgow.
In Crete the Christian insurgents defeated Turkish troops in Mateviz district killing thirty and seizing fifty muleloads of ammunition to aid their campaign against the Turkish government. Reports describe the victory as brilliant and uplifting to supporters. Capt Jamar to be dismissed for conduct unbecoming an officer tied to debts. Washington approves court martial findings.
The Chronicle publishes Fritiof Nansen’s Arctic expedition notes. The Fram endured extreme ice pressure as the crew drifted toward Franz Josef Land then aimed to Spitzbergen. Nansen and Johnson left the ship March 14 to explore the north while maintaining supplies by kayak and bear skin beds.
A Chilean mob attacked Prince Louis of Savoy and Italian officers in Valparaiso last month. Italian sailors defended themselves with knives as stones and clubs flew, police intervened, several arrests followed, and Chilean authorities issued apologies and promises of reparation.
In Buffalo New York on a Sunday dawn collision between fire truck No 6 and a Sycamore Street trolley car left one firefighter dead and three others badly hurt. Ladderman John Fieleck died instantly while Michael Rosenburg Charles Schomerstein and Fred Jackey sustained serious injuries as rescue crews responded at Woltz Avenue near Leopold Street. The coroner began an inquiry into the accident.
Mary Abigail Dodge known as Gail Hamilton died at her home in Hamilton Massachusetts after a paralytic stroke. She was born in Hamilton and was a popular writer of works including Country Living and Country Thinking Gala Days and The Battle of the Books.
The Maine and Texas warships were not yet ready to join the North Atlantic squadron in Norfolk. The Raleigh brought a draft of officers to assign to the flotilla. The fleet will stay in New York harbor to greet Li Hung Chang and then depart as repairs and supplies allow.
A two year old named Francis Frenchawski in Loracs Airdin was found to have eaten lucifer heads from matches. The child died and was buried on Monday.
Indiana items report Greg Harris a Big Four brakeman fatally run over at Boliver, Virgie post office to close August 15, a former deputy treasurer released after a $43000 embezzlement, and a 16 mile Isluffton sewer project with bids due September 5. Severe storms flood Valparaiso and destroy property, lightning hits houses and barns, and a string of accidents and deaths across Porter, Shelby, and LaPorte counties.
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