03 Dec 1892
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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1892
Page
1
The Journal announces its weekly issue published by O H Odelle at none given. The notice lists the publisher and office location at South Spring Street.
The New Jersey court of chancery rules that oysters are not real estate but personal property in a notable property classification decision. The ruling clarifies how shellfish assets are treated under property law and taxation.
M Larsen, a wealthy Danish banker, so resembled the czar of Russia that he believed himself the czar. He feared assassination and was committed to an insane hospital after his delusion intensified.
The text notes a figure known as Liver Optie who has written over a hundred books for bars and is now at work on another piece. Mr Acums is stated as 70 but in good health and expected to remain active for some years.
Max Minnen urges halting the fight over abolishing the poet laureateship and keeping the post suspended rather than eliminating it. He argues for postponing action until another poet like Tennyson is considered.
The United States has 70,000 lawyers with 11,400 in New York City, about 1 lawyer for every 190 people in the city. France shows 6,090 lawyers for 40 million people, and Germany reports 7,090 lawyers for 50,000,630 residents.
A European advisory notes that germ theory supports caution in kissing behavior for women. It argues that mouth contact can spread disease and urges hygienic practices to limit exposure and transmission risks.
A Chicago woman who habitually checks under the bed before acting alerted authorities without shouting. Her discreet approach led to the burglar's capture, and he faces likely penitentiary time.
Queen Victoria presents Miss Kath Marspes with a large autograph photograph brooch depicting a golden angel of victory standing on a pearl. The inscription Victoria Regina is written on a scroll, marking a formal royal gift before her voyage to the Siberian leper haunts.
A fragile obituary style note declares NatrxSien S Harry of Bristol the oldest living ex governor in the United States. It claims he would become a comlenarian if he survives to September 1, 189% and recalls his humble beginnings and rise from tanner to governor of New Hampshire in 86. It praises his physical vigor and unusual mental strength.
The passage notes more than 200000 women in the United States earning livelihoods in law and medicine, teaching, literature and science, clerical work, and government roles, with many also in mechanical labor in shops. It highlights expanding female participation across professional fields.
At a Vienna meeting of the Society of Engineers, Herr Coster described an inverted electric railway using a locomotive motor capable of 128 miles an hour. The plan envisions a railway along the Danube from Vienna to Buda Pest with each carriage bearing a motor and designed to carry forty persons.
Miss Leona Lort of Purvis Suss eloped with Slade then with Mr. Jones at a neighbor's house and again with Wilbur Griffin. The weddings occurred at J. H. Griffip residence and were officiated by Uon. J. W. Holeman. Jones and Slade remained lamenting.
The Chicago Journal reports Illinois clergyman who declined to marry a couple planning a balloon ceremony. It says marriage has been degraded by public spectacles at fairs between horse races and baseball games, and that clergy should not take part in such spectacular stunts.
A dramatic break in Beek city when four strangers dynamited the First National Bank on Saturday. They blew the outer vault and accessed money while a reserve door stayed secure. The getaway used a stolen carriage and horses, later found exhausted near the Milwaukee bridge. Authorities pursue leads in Kansas City.
A Cincinnati report outlines a new company formed by Raligy Campbell Deanne Arthur Sh Townsend George Greene John Weir and Charles Barnes with capital of 5 601 000 to develop soda lakes and irrigation. The plan includes two railroads Caspar to Hanna 129 miles through Sweetwater valley and Johnston to the Northern Pacific crossing 300 miles, irrigating 60 000 acres and opening large tracts of land near the Seminole valley. Total cost estimated at about 12 000 000 with the smaller railroad to be completed in about one year and the rest advancing quickly.
A cowardly attempt to wreck south bound passenger train No 1 on the Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton road near Lima failed as a head long pile of lies and ties were placed on the track just north of Livan. The train crashed into them but the train remained on the rails and reached Lima safely.
John Quinty known as Jockey, a Honeybrook resident, repeatedly abused his wife while drinking. Neighbors intervened as his wife and children suffered, and women organized to confront Quinty. He was restrained, tied, and left in a vacant house. men warned tar and feathers would follow if he persisted.
Miss Adelaide Merres, a nurse, claims on Swinburne island during the epidemic some attendants drank half the time gambled at nights neglected patients forced convalescents to wear dead patients clothes and many patients did not receive clothing food or wine sent by friends She has begun suit against Health Officer William T Jenkins to recover for one month's services and alleges unpaid wages for the last week of September.
In Wasuieron on November 26, observers said there is no likelihood the anti option bill will pass in the present Congress, with shelving likely. Opponents plan an investigating committee for the next session to probe grain and cotton speculations to delay or derail consideration this session. Public sentiment is shifting, reducing the bill’s momentum and hurting its chances in future sessions.
Philadelphia reports the United States mint will operate two shifts around the clock to coin the souvenir half dollars donated by Congress for the World’s Fair. About 30,0609 coins can be produced daily, with 200,000 expected by the last few days of November. The total mintage is 5,060, GU.
Paris Daily News correspondent reports the Panama Canal Investigation Committee will not issue a press report on its proceedings. Members may share information with journals at their own discretion and responsibility.
Nashville Tenn Nov 26 Hon Henry Watterson in an interview said he did not think an extra session of congress would be called next spring and that it would not be wise to have one then but an extra session planned for next October would be a wise step.
In Saltillo Mexico a bullfight at Arteaga ended in disaster as barricades failed and 50 spectators suffered broken limbs and injuries while one person died and ten were hurt more gravely the event prompted the mayor to seek medical aid for the victims.
The treasurer E N Nebeker submits the annual report for the year ended June 30 1892. Net ordinary revenues were 554 9 37 4 7 5 a decrease from the previous year. Expenditures 345 023 530 a decline of 10 549 444. Surplus down from 57 259 762 to 69 914 455. Total receipts including debt and notes 59 401 296 with expenditures 284 019 289.
Congressman Holman the Objector tours Washington outlining economy plans for the coming winter session. He favors a revenue only tariff with free sugar and a vigorous income tax to curb public expenditures while denying the need for an extra session or a large navy.
A mounted robber has shifted from the north to Clyde Berwyn and Riverside areas terrorizing travelers. He robs civilians including a ten year old boy and two Riverside men, seizing money during road encounters and taking a policeman's revolver and reputation in a tense spree.
Evansville police officer Michael Kelly was summoned to his brother John Kelly's bedside in Francisco after a duel between John Kelly and Louis Watkins. Both men drank. Watkins fired buckshot at Kelly, striking him in the bowels. John Kelly cannot recover.
Davenport Iowa November 29 The defense of Geo I Bagley who robbed the United States Express Co of 100 009 is likely to be insanity Judge Rotherock of the Iowa supreme court has put the move on foot and attorneys gather evidence Bagley was to plead Monday but the call was postponed to Thursday
Trustees report Cleveland insane asylum adopts employment and diversion for patients replacing restraint. Dr Eyman advocates farm and garden labor as voluntary, healthful treatment and aims to expand to workshops in new cottages. Legislature is asked for 177100 to cover current expenses and upgrades.
Dr Scott father in law to the president died at 4 10 p m in Washington age 93 born Beaver county Pa June 22 1858 funeral services planned in the White House east room Thursday afternoon conducted by Rev Tennis S Hamlin. The body will be moved to the Pennsylvania railroad station and sent to Washington Pa for interment.
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