14 Dec 1895
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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1895
Page
1
An unreadable OCR fragment shows a dated December section with scattered numbers and words. It references days of the week and possible dates but lacks coherent events or names to confirm a specific notice or story.
A Pennsylvania teacher is assented by a judge for boxing a pupil’s ear. A physician testifies the practice can cause hopeless deafness and risk rupturing the eardrum.
Prohibitionists in Flint plan a Saturday afternoon event to attract farmers and traders to the town. A church will host the program with music and hot coffee provided. An older note mentions a 55-year-old proposal to grant mining rights and a government near-seizure for mineral resources, with gold output this year estimated around 1,000,000.
Mua Wittias Near of Anie sown Ta reports two burglars breaking in and stealing, she pursued them downstairs, and they fled with valuables. Neighbors summoned help as the incident occurred in her home with authorities alerted.
The article presents De SAUNDRA and three members asserting electricity as a great moral power that protects humanity better than philanthropic efforts. They argue electric light accelerates progress and reduces friction through rapid laws and social reform.
Fragmentary text mentions Angnies and the Brotha of Locomotive Engineers. It references wire batteries and a return from Europe. The readable phrases hint at weighing, fate, and a possible event or meeting, but details are garbled.
Archaeologists say buried Ebide Tie remains indicate Dontsin artifacts may reveal travel routes unseen before. The claim links a French government payment to a Persina era project seen as pivotal for the eastern region.
Fragmentary text describes a political scene with references to hat style and voting near polls in November. Mentions Gen darrinon, Dossawen Hager, and CTR with unclear context. Lacks complete names, places, dates, or outcomes to confirm specifics.
The text notes 12 740 qualified Gestora with 16 not practicing, suggesting one doctor for 29 persons. It mentions doctors mostly in cities and Russia’s urban share near 4 percent, with poor provisions and weather, plus references to the army navy and Silare weiner.
A cryptic, OCR damaged passage references a private in a military setting. It mentions a sergeant Vel and a notice about a patrol, with scattered lines about days of the week and possible questions of fate. The text is incomplete and contains many garbled phrases.
An unclear fragment notes a December meeting in Popular Shace Mathis about an implement of human take and a possible connection to Onic taley contemy orane susie with a low see. A small hint knife is mentioned as used for saving and sealing pores.
A fragmented item recalls Alfred Saxtorn, once a friend of General Grant and New Orleans surveyor, now in poor health at the pesthouse. It also notes Interior Department estimates of about 900 million acres of vacant public land in the arid West, with irrigation needing vast water supplies to render land workable.
An American missionary's letter from Marsoran describes a noon attack on the mosque by Armenians triggering Turkish assaults in the market. Private houses were attacked and looted amid screams and musket fire as victims endured harrowing violence and chaos.
The Young Turkey Party greets Said Pasha’s decision to seek protection from the British embassy and reject palace influence. They hope his stance will curb tyranny at the palace and bolster reform. In other items, Republican caucus work faces uncertainty as committee leadership shifts with a larger GOP Senate presence.
The Portweight district voters chose J. Carroll over Charles A. Dlatz by a 452 vote margin. The result creates a joint ballot deadlock with 69 votes for each side unless a Republican unseats a Democratic opponent, amid a broader party balance in the district.
The president amended civil service rules and extended the classified service by about forty five additional employees. The change revokes non competitive exams for special agents in the labor department and alters departmental rule No 1 to remove executives from certain examination requirements.
The blaze on Depot Square destroyed buildings on one side including the post office emcee Rutherford National Bank grocery store two shoe stores a fruit store a real estate office a toy and stationery shop and the Websters Union Telegraph Co office. Estimated loss about £100,000 with partial insurance coverage.
Joshoa S. Helmer was sentenced by Judge Metcalf to three years in Auburn at hard labor for deceiving Bank Examiner Clark. On motion a certificate of reasonable doubt was granted, and a $7,000 bail was set pending appeal.
The jury in Owana Nebraska returned a verdict of guilty against George Morgan for the murder of 11 year old Ida Gaskill. He was sentenced to hang for the crime.
Inmasaronis Ind Dec 3 The published report that ex President Harrison and Mrs Diamock were engaged carried in a declared by friends of the union at this city to be entirely a Foundation In fact
Attorney Louis Kramer is named receiver for the A E Burkhardt Co with assets $3906 and liabilities $250002. The failure stems from $104000 in notes due, largely to Cincinnati banks with no bank names disclosed. The Fur company, a major national fur dealer, lists main address at 256 and 248 Nace Street and has branches on Fourth Street near Vine, plus a factory. Incorporated 1882 with 300000 capital stock split into 4190 4 common and 100 GX preferred, shares valued at 100 each.
Nashville dispatch reports Sheriff Thos H Ether of Warren county fatally shot Thomas Groves of McMinnville after Groves allegedly abused Ether family members. Groves, previously convicted of murdering his father-in-law in Grundy county, was out on bond awaiting a Supreme Court appeal.
From the Colorado desert mining camp of Piezcho near Yuma comes news that Mary Shurman daughter of ex senator Thurman of Ohio has made the richest strike in desert camps for years. While prospecting in the hills she found a vein that promises to make her a ponanza queen.
The annual financial feature shows total revenue of $15,687,763 and expenditures of $1,905,408 with a balance on hand of $5,082,491.73. The report notes a 3 percent leaving a substantial cash balance for the state education system.
A dispatch from Athens reports the Crete governor has been ordered to return immediately to Constantinople, signaling a shift in regional authority. The Standard Tuesday dated Dec 1 provides the official instruction from the central government.
In CollumBye Ohio on December 16 a special religious meeting led by evangelist Fay Mills and his workers was extended to the penitentiary. About 150 convicts expressed a desire to lead a better life during the event held Sunday.
Chicago December reports reveal William H Harvey author of Colin's Financial School plans to organize a national secret political order named Patriots of America. The group aims to restore the bimetallic standard and will file Articles of Incorporation with the Illinois Secretary of State. Harvey intended to discuss details after returning from Nashville.
The noted journalist and author George Augustus Sala died Sunday morning at Brighton after a long illness. Born in London in 1828, Sala shifted from art to literature and became a prolific contributor to major works. He served as a Daily Telegraph special correspondent in the United States in 1853 and later reported from Algeria and Morocco, with war dispatches from Metz and Eastern France in 1870.
A Washington dispatch claims Mrs. Dimmock niece of the late Mrs. Benjamin Harrison would marry ex president Harrison. The Tribune reports she was distressed by the circulating tale and declined to comment. A family member said Gen Harrison is the proper person to be consulted.
Senator Morgan of Alabama spoke two hours in Congress against Sir Julian Pauncefote and the Behring Sea policy. He defended the president’s messages and urged examination of US and British liabilities, calling the ambassador's remarks intrusive arrogance.
The American Federation of Labor opened at Madison Square Garden with leaders from the United States Canada and Great Britain attending. Samuel Gompers is expected to run again for president and talks include moving HQ from Indianapolis and backing an eight hour day on May 1 1896. A grand ball and reunion are planned for Wednesday evening with invitations to prominent men across various fields.
Abner Bourne, cashier of the Citizens' State Bank of Harper reports a large-scale swindle preying on country banks across central western Kansas and into Oklahoma Territory. Victims report losses of about 100 dollars each from drafts payable to Ellwood or order. Drafts originate from a Jamaica bank, appear genuine, but are protested when sent back. Ellwood appears to have a confederate in Jamaica.
A cavalry unit with Indian police brought seven men and a boy from the White Mountain Apache nation to Fort Gran for investigation into the Merrill and daughter killings near Solomonville last week. The group was armed with rifles of the type suspected in the crime.
The report outlines Senate actions including committees and bills on Turkish affairs and silver coinage, with resolutions on Cuba, a federal standard for grain, and military fortifications. House readings of the president's message and adjournment follow, with varied nominations and pension bills noted.
Constantinople reports Said Pasha has sought asylum in the British embassy triggering widespread alarm. The incident raises fears for missionaries at Kaisarea and prompts notes from Minister Terrell demanding punishment for troops who looted and failed to guard residences. News notes honor humane actions of local officials amid the mass violence.
In Louisville Kentucky 3600 voters face a crucial Saturday election to decide party control of a U S senator. This unusual vote occurs as all saloons stay open for the special election, defying usual closing laws and heightening statewide interest.
In Bornerrono New Jersey the body of Charles Vorwald of Vorwald and Prince shoe dealers was found among the fire ruins. Three members of a German family are missing and believed dead. Valentine George a Vorwald employee cut his throat in front of Mr Prince’s house after learning of Mr Vorwald’s death.
Three unidentified men robbed the general store of Jos Hood between Farmpsoyr and Morgantown. Goods were later found on a dam and a sunken skiff with two dead bodies and more goods recovered. A third man likely escaped as wet goods were found on the bank.
Washington Dec 7 Amb Paunecs received Lord Salisbury's reply to Secretary Olney regarding submitting the Venezuela territorial dispute to impartial arbitration. The message, noted by the president, will be handed to Olney on Saturday and then transmitted to Washington for final action.
Charles Truman a 17 year old boy drowned while skating on Eagle lake near Wansaw Indiana. The ice was thin as he rode through it and his friends witnessed his fall. He made frantic efforts to save himself and prayed before sinking. His body was recovered after three hours with grappling hooks.
Washington December 7 An addition to Speaker Reed's gavels was presented by Minnesota representatives. The gavel from E P Nelson a Reed admirer is made from wood of the hull of a vessel that sailed through the Sault Ste Marie canal. Also F D Hathorne of Mississippi Confesses in a separate report from Jackson detailing his plan to murder his wife and his motive jealous conflict, involving a hired Black man in Perry county.
A cablegram from Lieut Meigs in St. Petersburg reports Russia conducted a severe ballistic test on an American plate intended for the czar's new battleship Sevastopol. President Linderman of Bethlehem Tronic confirms the order and details.
Franklin pastorate chosen for Rev. R D Trick. Brownstown area death along B&O track prompts alcohol and exposure concerns. Missing 15 year old Rare Bailey sought from Logansport. Randolph County Sunday School union meets in Farmland and adjourns. Perkinsville gas pumping station completed. Cholera concerns near Hagerstown. Damages suit against Montgomery County Agricultural Association. Racing incident injures horse San Francisco. Linden Tyler convicted of highway robbery. burglary case against Vert Cessline. Franklin engineer loses arm on farm implement. Local youth housed with Dr Knapp’s family amid theft. Elwood Anderson electric road planned. Batton seeks Congress seat. Local grocer Wesley Lytle noted. Franklin shooter MecBripe fatally shot by companion. Fire destroys tenement in Indianapolis. Danville grand jury updates Hinshaw murder case. U S glass factory cuts goblet prices. Kokomo Mrs Tash injured while saving infant. N D Williamson honors and funerals tally. Peru neighborhood feuds. Wabash family food poisoning. Hartsville storm damage trees. Clinton county wealth report Abraham Given dies. Wabash county to install $25,000 soldiers monument. Moonshiner’s still publicized in Indianapolis. Travelers’ Protective Association forms Frankfort post. Shelbyville legal actions and accidents. Shelbyville union loan association tax impact. Richmond florist wins chrysanthemum prize. Paris France couple marries after return to Valparaiso.
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