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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1910
Page
2
A quirky miscellany from The Colon Journal highlights aviation quirks, local anecdotes, and social observations. It wryly notes an aviation meet amid accidents, jokes about aviators and gear, and playful remarks on manners, cuisine, and habit.
A Denver convention of dentists issued a playful list of parental cautions titled Don’ts for Parents. Among the humorous items are warnings against letting a child eat half an apple and offering a planimate. the playful suggestions were widely endorsed by attendees and echoed in local discourse.
The report details a massive forest fire outbreak lasting six weeks with widespread property losses in Wallace Idaho and surrounding areas. Firefighters battle blazes as towns evacuate and residents face millions in damage while containment remains elusive.
Resident accuses critics of meddling as President Lewis and former head Mitchell feud over a proposed wage compromise. Mitchell supports miners backing the Illinois strike, while Lewis criticizes the board for overstepping authority and wasting funds amid dwindling district membership.
Sheriff and his deputy captured a bandit after a chase through streets with gunfire. The suspect, named in police notes, was taken to jail along with a brother who aided the escape attempt. Police recovered evidence and staged a lookout to prevent further escapes.
In Wilmington Delaware a large posse searches woods near Claymont for burglars who beat 70 year old Robert Casey and his 60 year old wife Anna Casey to death with a club and robbed their home. Police suspect a political motive in Kirbs death and an assassin fired on a principal earlier.
Police probing a fatal case in Abilene after telephone operator Aliss sertha yee nignus was found smothered in bed on the eve of her wedding. Investigators now suspect murder by an insane man.
British health officials report scattered cholera cases threatening Italy and India while Russia and Northern Europe show rising infections. The outbreak extends through Austria Germany Ireland and ongoing concerns reach the Chinese frontier and Asia.
Col. Joseph D B Bughes former head of the Continental Tobacco company has been declared insane by a sheriff’s jury. He was examined on his wife’s application. He is 61 years old.
Paducah postmaster D. Mc Richard of EON was arrested in Quebeck Tennessee and brought to Paducah by Postoffice Inspector Griswold to answer a charge of embezzling $173.28. Local details note the case involves Kentucky post offices and a Belleview related inquiry.
A complaint filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission alleges that Sinclair Company and partners have conspired to restrict beef and pork supplies to Cedar Rapids and other packing houses. It claims freight rate biases favor Chicago packers and push prices up, harming local processors and driving business out of state. The suit targets major western railroads and accuses them of anti competitive practices designed to aid the bedt trust.
In the Napoleon Hall at Versailles a bronze replica of Boudon's Washington statue was dedicated. Attending were General Dirun minister of war, French Ambassador Jusserand and wife, U.S. Ambassador Robert Bacon and Mrs. Bacon, and officials from Virginia who presented the statue to France.
Stephen Fox of Sheridan Township reports his bank balance increased by 850 dollars after mistakenly depositing a shoe he believed to be money. Mrs. Ox, thinking the shoe useless, burned it in an attempt to dispose of the item.
In Wheeling West Virginia Mrs Ad cettide Jackson aged 72 died in a tenement house fire. Mrs Gartland Hig gin was seriously burned and six others injured in the blaze that caused an estimated 12000 dollars in damage.
Montana postmasters of the fourth class have been granted leave of absence to attend the meeting of the National League of Postmasters of the fourth class at Helena, September 29-30.
Figures presented show near 94 million in fees to lawyers with taft inquiry. governor testifies about hiring an army of attorneys and denies placing 75000 on deposit. Committee cites payments and contracts while details about the chief’s firm and tracing expenses are examined.
A jury trial opens in Chicago in the Lee Prowne bribery case tied to a state senator and the sensational expose of rot in the state legislature. The lengthy venire examination dragged on three weeks as investigators questioned 72 jurors about potential family influences.
Fragmented obituary notes Florence Nightingale as a Crimean War nurse and famed sojourner in London society. It mentions her pioneer role with the army, her Order of Merit, and an unexpected death after leaving her room.
Tokyo dispatches report final preparations for Korea annexation under Viscount Perauchi as Japan outlines terms of the agreement. In Kentucky, Illinois Central section men agree to return to work with a promised wage increase.
A marked improvement in condition of James Whitcomb Riley brings him closer to family and friends in Indianapolis Indiana as he recovers.
Portland police report 26 Chinese stowaways found hidden in the chain locker of the steamer Kumeric. Inspector Barbour led the interception and secured the scene detailing the failed smuggling attempt.
Three persons were injured in a collision involving a Hecht engine and a New York Central train at the American approach to the International Bridge in Buffalo. Two are seriously hurt.
Fragmented text describes catacombs with altars and chapels, noting Midde illustrations and a Pretoria Bible effect. References to Christians under nerve and emperors crowding spaces, with scattered idiosyncratic remarks about religion and daily life.
A fragmented piece portrays Mrs Wiggin in a London interview. The examiner asks about London while the author jokes about a dinner companion and a playful reference to discussions on America and the Roman Empire.
An anonymous note hints at a hidden desk secret with a spring mechanism. The message suggests finding the spring to open a concealed drawer and reveal the contents.
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