28 Dec 1895
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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1895
Page
1
The document argues for U S sovereignty and opposition to Britain overreach in American soil. It discusses a potential arbitration stance, national unity, and the need to defend constitutional rights, with heavy emphasis on national independence and legal boundaries.
Fragmented report notes President Teveland’s Venezuela message sparks sensational reception in Washington. Senate moves to executive session while House weighs war powers and boundary issues as stock listings hint at a tense political moment.
A garbled OCR passage discusses Armenian oppression in the Turkish empire, a president’s letter to the Senate, and a state department report. It references Grover Cleveland era terminology and cautions about duties to communicate information on American interests and consular actions.
An inspector caught Robert Allen stuffing letters into his pockets in the morning. Allen, in service since December, confessed to stealing mail over a year. The incident follows ongoing complaints about missing mail and targeted deliveries.
The Belter president warns of a fragile congressional session during a delicate recess and calls for unity amid ongoing disputes. He emphasizes the need for careful negotiation and civic restraint to navigate the present political climate.
England showed hostility to Snaun moves while observers noted possible formal assent to a Monroe Doctrine discussion. Thompson reports to Senator Yoorkes about a Panama Canal argument and a 1951 state committee moment. Tom Ford stole razors in Muncie, pled guilty, and received a one year sentence in the Delaware circuit court. Sherry Berry visited him in prison.
The House met for about 20 minutes Friday and did little business. A resolution by Mr. Thomas of Michigan granted leave for J. J. McDaniel to contest the seat of W. A. Jones from Virginia’s First district, referred to elections. Speaker Need announced appointees Hitt and Wheeler as Smithsonian regents.
The Mississippi River at Warsaw Missouri has risen sharply since Thursday night, with flood levels unseen in years. The Osage River swelled near Saborville and across fourteen miles, sweeping away bridges and inundating towns, stranding travelers and causing extensive stock losses. A surveyor drowned while attempting to document bridge damage as water propagated toward Carthage.
A Sunday post report says fewer than fifty robberies tied to the Pittsburgh area and nearby towns occurred over the past year. Investigations remain ongoing as authorities describe a professional scheme with stolen checks and forged items.
In Their Sermons Express Their Views on the Dispute between the United States and England. Pastor Alanac Mc Winters of the Lorraine Street M. Church preached that England and America would go to war until lessons were learned, noting England’s mistakes and America’s opposition as a last resort to purification. townsfolk discussed the likely marches through the city following the sermon.
The Cvilet family of 2785 Florida Street suffers a diphtheria outbreak with four children dead in ten days. Elizabeth Kennesetta aged five, Charles I aged three, Louisa aged eight, and Hibla Anna aged nine months are buried at St Johns cemetery. The health department reports this as one of the worst diphtheria cases in the city.
The report outlines the bonded indebtedness of the state as of December 23 and notes that the sinking fund commission under Secretary El West will on January 1 next SLT apply the interest due on that date to the sinking fund.
In Indianapolis Indiana December 22 the Indiana Supreme Court reversed a lower court ruling and held that state express companies must pay tax. The decision supports the 1893 act taxing express rates on each route within the state and bases the assessment on actual property.
Paxwiner, D. December 2 reports the death of Frank Frazer known as the biggest man in Mets country. Frazer reportedly weighed over 400 pounds and was a notable local figure.
Dick Shiner an 18 year old former Lan caster industrial school inmate struck Marshal Morris the opera house policeman in the eyes with an umbrella Friday evening. Doctors fear the marshal may lose his sight.
The funeral services for Capt Isaac Bassett, longtime senate assistant doorkeeper, were held Sunday afternoon at the First Presbyterian Church in Wasumnatros? Dec 23.
Dr. Talmage delivers a Christmas sermon celebrating the Bethlehem birth, emphasizing humble origins of great reformers, the enduring call of good will to men, and the heavenly wonder surrounding the Christ child. He highlights angels, forgiveness, and the hope of salvation for sinners, urging universal mercy this season.
In Black Rock Springs area Virginia hunters Mr. Washington Via 82 Mr. Oscar Early Mr. Willie James and Mr. Rice Via pursued four bears after dogs drove them to a den. Mr. Via crawled into the lair using a torch and killed the bear after a tense rescue of a dog. The 200 pound bear lay in a large hidden den as bystanders pulled both man and bear to daylight. Richmond Dispatch reports the dramatic hunt and rescue.
In Cumberland Maryland Rev. Mr. Gillum of Cresaptown filed a warrant against two young Cresaptown girls for disturbing public worship. The case showed a revival scene with gum chewing and loud laughter, ending with fines and costs totaling 27 dollars paid after witnesses described the disturbance.
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