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Odon Journal

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Odon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1896

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Virginia proposes to appropriate funds for Jamestown preservation

Virginia moves to spend 1 40 annually to preserve Jamestown historic site. Congress has already exhausted the 10 000 appropriation for this purpose. A Southern California orange crop estimate by the fruit exchange president predicts about 000 carloads, an increase of 640 boxes from last season.

Viinginia Jamestown Congress California Southern California Fruit Exchange

German Felix Moral Wins Persian Railway Concession

Felix Moral, a German, secured a concession from the shah of Persia to construct a railway from Bordad to Teheran. The grant lasts for ten years and allows Moral to charge tolls and to erect any transport service.

Felix Moral

St Paul to Erect Monument for Grand Army of the Republic

Citizens of St Paul plan a monument to commemorate the Grand Army of the Republic encampment to be held in the city this year. Each state department of the Vermont Army will be asked to contribute a stone bearing the state inscription.

Tur St. Paul Grand Army of the Republic Ivarand Army

American Books Gain Ground With English Readers

A New York publisher says he spent time and money trying to persuade English readers to buy American books but given up the effort as hopeless. One bright exception is Miss Mary F. Wilkins whose stories have become a stable hit across the water.

New York Mary F. Wilkins

Counselor from Washington Guides Japanese Relations

Donnas Wire Strvows, the counselor of the Japanese legation in Washington, is an American who lived many years in Japan and knows its customs, history, and manners. Mr. Stevens is also American but serves as the right-hand diplomat for Japan’s delegation.

Donnas Wire Legation Washington Japan Custonis Stevens

Nonway Telephoned Eme Try Ranked Best in World

A quirky report claims Nonway is the best telephoned eme try despite high unpedie vatable proportion and forested areas. It notes a telephone to population ratio of one line per 40 inhabitants and widespread exchange for every TAI people.

Nonway Ieaven Forest Et Ass Cone

Reform for Juveniles Faces Inborn Pride Obstacle

A resident of Banos Me advocates a new clothes reform for persistent truants. He believes the conceit of heavily dressed youths hinders school attendance by provoking taunts from better dressed peers, shaping their reluctance to attend.

Ctizen Banos Sehenl

Streetcar Ash Disposal Plan Proposed in City

A proposal favors using street cars after midnight to haul ashes beyond city limits. The plan suggests adding side tracks on out of the way streets to feed the cars during the day, enabling transport by horse power powered tramcars.

Countrry

Expert Demonstrates Delicate Needle Pass Through Hair

A US expert led an Ingger in testing a precise mechanical feat. He threaded a common sewing needle of medium length one and five eighths inches through its entire length from eye to point, the opening barely large enough for a single fine hair to pass.

Inggier Oisii

MosTANA Mining Output Totals $47 114 909 Last Year

The state produced minerals valued at 47 million dollars in the last year. Copper and lead yields, gold and silver amounts are listed with national share details. Gold output rose 1 percent from the prior year and 47 percent from 1592, while total production represented about six percent of U S mineral output.

Mostana United States

Curious Lake Winnebago Ice Crack Governs Wisconsin Record

Scientists note a wide central crack forms across Lake Winnebago soon after ice forms. The fissure runs about thirty miles, three to six feet wide, extending end to end. Weakened ice expansion and balanced shore pressure are cited as possible causes.

Lake Winnebago Wisconsin

Maritime Vessel Counts From The Philadelphia Journal

The Palladelphia Maritime Journal lists 1st full rigged ships under the United States flag with the Roanoke as the largest from Path. It reports 923 barks and barken mes, 62 brigs and briesntges, no schooner list compiled, and 434 vessels carrying the United States flag into foreign ports.

Acconttixe Maritime Journal Palladelphia United States Bay Roanoke Pious Register Path United States

The Red Hat Symbol of a Cardinal’s Wardrobe

The red hat is a peculiar feature of a cardinal's wardrobe with a six foot brim. The hat, called a cardinal beaver, is round with a small cone crown and does not fit a head, yet serves as a symbolic adornment to be hung in the cathedral after the wearer’s death.

Snybody

Rockville tailor preserves vast butterfly collection

Orro Knory, a Rockville Connecticut tailor, has built a four year collection of over 280 butterfly species. The global assortment includes specimens from South America, Africa, China and Australia. The prized piece is a six inch Halmah era butterfly from Australia in near perfect condition.

Orro Knory Rockville Conn South America Africa China Australia Halmahera

Franchising Decision Faces City Council Review

City officials consider a franchise bid amid a tense debate about local control and domestic policy shifts. Community leaders weigh economic benefits against broader regulatory changes.

RUNYON DEAD A DIGNITARY AND STATESMAN DIES

Theodore Rauncon, the American ambassador to Germany, died of heart failure at 1 o clock Monday. Born October 25, 1822 in Somerville, he rose from Yale to Newark city attorney and mayor, served as brigadier general in the New Jersey National Guard, led a brigade in the Civil War, and held posts as chancellor and minister to Germany before becoming ambassador. News of his death was conveyed to the president and state government with prompt consideration of official notices.

New Jerseys Iyral New Jersey National Guard Jerves Issa New Jersey Cleveland Amoriest Germany Bectin Yale Rutgers Veolesan Colleges Varagneres Berlin Ambarador Theodore Po Reanyon United Presa

Senate poised to vote on housing measure and tax bill

The Senate may vote this week on the housing measure and the franchise tax bill after House action cleared the earlier bill. Senator Jones of Arkansas announced the chamber will stay in session Thursday to finish the measure, though debate could delay a timely vote.

Senate Jones Arkansas Laken

House Proceedings Preview This Week

In Washington on January 27 the house schedules debate on the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill and the District of Columbia appropriation bill. Two minor measures on medicine study and practice may be considered. Committee No. 2 led by Mr. Johnson faces contests and may report if time allows.

House Abe District of Columbia Committee On Elections Johnson Ren Tad

Rebels Hit Sabanilis Station During Cuban Insurgency Fight

Reports from PAVANA on January 25 describe insurgent attacks near Sabanilis between Mantansas and Da Union. Rebels seized the station and several buildings then fought a hot battle, with casualties and three civilian women killed by stray bullets.

Pavana Sabanilis Mantansas da Union Cit Scuoner Maria Carmen Uuune Meces Mire Gil Tamayo Zayas Piaso del Rio Uner Tinur del Mo Guines Hatabune Sau Havana Ganmand Cats Lommes Abiecon Gramssirhtad Wreonesdaug Mmude Aitie Fdelsurela de. Sanchey Hichai Flint Vieufaeros

Utah Senators Speak On Silver And Tariff Plans

United States Senatorial figures from Utah, Prani J. sangenmanil and Arthur Brown, toured en route to Washington. In a brief stop they voiced strong support for free silver coinage at 14 to 1, arguing it would aid mining and Western prosperity, while endorsing high tariffs on wool to protect Utah’s sheep industry and farming communities nationwide.

Uiah Utah Kim

Concurrent Resolution on Armenian Atrocities Passes Senate

The Armenian outrages resolution, reported by the foreign affairs committee, was taken up and passed after a vigorous debate. Senator Cullom defended the measure, while Senator Hanchett said it did not go far enough and Senator Frye urged stronger action including Russia’s control of Armenian provinces and protection of American lives with U S ships if needed.

Wasutxetrox Senate Cullom Itd Turkey Hanchard Dem United States Dardanelles Constantinople Washington Committee On Foreign Relations Jones Ari Anen Thurston Baker Kan

Stranded St Paul Goes Aground Off Brighton Long Branch

The New American steamer St Paul from Southampton to New York struck a sand bar near Beach Brighton Long Branch in dense fog. Lifesaving crews and wrecking companies attempted to free her as passengers including ex Congressmen W Bourke Cochran and Prince Serge Wolkonsky remained aboard. The ship lay nose first in sand with 4 feet of water over the bar and 31 300 000 in specie on board. Multiple tugs assisted, lines held, and efforts continued through Sunday with no removal yet achieved.

Sanny Hook N. d St. Paul Southampton New York Hotel Brighton Long Branch Long Branch Life Saving Station Maritime Exchange St Paul W. Bourke Cochran Prince Serge Wolkonsky Dixon €. Walker S. A. Knorpt Harvey W. Brown H. G. Fellows Minnie Sacas Louis R Werth Sea View Aveenue New York Post Office Iam New York City Melligan Philadelphia New Jersey Custom House Fatterson

Excursion Train Wreck Near Riverton Virginia

The Raymond and Whitcomb excursion train from Washington to Norfolk and Western derailed near Riverton station Virginia at about 1 am Saturday. Three baggage car employees were killed. Two cars, likely Pollmans, burned. No passengers reported injured. Further details unavailable.

Wasitinctos Raymond & Whitcomb Washington Norfolk & Western Railroad Riverton Station Shenandoah Junction

English capitalists buy 50000 acres of coffee land in Tehuantepec

A syndicate of English capitalists has purchased 50,000 acres of coffee land on the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. The tract will be planted in coffee trees and American capitalists have invested several hundred thousand dollars in the coffee lands on the isthmus in recent months.

le Louis Alexico Tars Tehuantenec

New Battleship Plans Gain Support In Naval Committee

Members of the horse naval committee on Saturday indicated the coming fiscal year budget will fund two new battleships and possibly three. The plan, not yet formally discussed, shows a general aim to build as many first class fighting ships as national finances permit, with additional money likely for other naval needs.

Tasitne Horse Naval Committee

John Tyler’s Son Dies in Wasiinetos at Elder Age

Jan 27 report from Wasiinetos states Mr John Tyler son of President John Tyler died Sunday morning after a long illness. He had been a resident of the city for 20 years and once served on the rolls of the treasury department but suffered partial paralysis that kept him from active duties.

Wasiinetos John Tyler

Contested Election Decided in Kentucky Court of Appeals

The court of appeals Friday morning affirmed the Steele v Mead and Boyd case under the new election law. Steele, the circuit clerk, retains the office under the decision.

Frankfont Fan Court of Appeals Steele

Tragic Ferrying Accident Claims Family Hearts

In Fr Worrs Texas on January 27 Jae Weeker his wife and two children died when a wagon attempting to ford Prairie Dor Fork capsized. The father swam with a child but both drowned. the mother and the remaining child perished when the wagon overturned.

Worrs Tex Jae Weeker Prairie Dor

2000 Armenians slain in Constantinople riot slaughter

Constantinople dispatch reports from Arbakir say 2000 Armenians were killed in the recent riot. The killings were largely performed with axes and choppers as the violence spread through the city.

Constantinople The Chronicle Arbakir

Reverend T Hargrove Dies in Coldwater Pulpit

The pastor of the Methodist church in Coldwater Mississippi, Rev. T Hargrove, collapsed and died in the pulpit during a Sunday morning exhortation urging the congregation to believe in the Lord Jesus. This was his final message.

Prapoal Menrirs

Gambling raids sweep city gambling houses arrest 20

Nearly all gambling resorts in town were raided early Sunday morning and paraphernalia taken to police headquarters. About 20 Negroes were arrested Sunday afternoon on gambling charges.

Cuban War Developments Amid Rebel Retreats Near Havana

Reports from Havana state government forces push operations against rebels but gain little decisive progress. Gen Gomez remains east of the Havana Batabano line, while Lauret nears Jovellanos and Maceo moves on Mantua with half his force. Wounded fighters stay at Guine and Escortina as Luque’s activity pressures Maceo's troops. The Marquis Ahumada is named second in command. Spain prepares 18th class recruits and a February reinforcement to Cuba.

Gomez Havana Batabano Laeret Jovellanos Matanzas Antonio Maceo Mantua Pinar del Rio Escortina Maceo Guine Luque Marquis Apertiqua Constantia Madrid Marquis of Ahammada Cuba Ahumada Marin Vortec Iico

Proposal to Establish an International Bank Favored

Washington January 23 appearances indicate that the proposition to establish an international bank will be favorably reported by the house committee on banking and currency. Treasury official Buenes Eckels testified in favor of a charter with modifications. The bill was referred to a sub committee to work with the controller and attorney general to resolve constitutional objections and align with government banking policy.

House Washington House Committee On Banking and Currency Buanes Eckels Treasury Department

Runnyon's Successor Mentioned in Washington Rumors

A Washington dispatch reports Ex-Senator McPherson as a frequent name for Ambassador Runyton's successor. Senator Smith of New Jersey avoided commitment saying it is too early to speak of such a thing, then hurried to the White House as one of the president's first visitors of the day.

Runnyon Chicago Washington McPherson Ambassador Runyton Smith New Jersey White House Dar

Burr is Sentenced to Five Years for Bank Funds Theft

S Louis Jan 28 William E Burr Jr ex cashier of the St Louis National Bank was sentenced by Judge Adams in the U S district court to five years in the Jefferson City state penitentiary. Burr was convicted of appropriating about thirty thousand dollars of the bank funds. An unsuccessful pardon was sought from President Cleveland.

S. Louis Wm. E. Burr, Jr St. Louis National Bank Adams United States District Court Jefferson City Burr Cleveland

Explosions Trapped Miners in Welsh Coal Pits

Explosions occurred in two Pont-Y-Pridd coal pits trapping 159 miners. The pits are on fire and shafts are destroyed. Forty-two entombed men were rescued and salvage work continues for the remaining survivors.

Pont-Y Pridd Wales Pont-Y-Pridd

Highwayman Dies of Wounds in Webster Groves

John Sehmide one of three highwaymen who robbed and killed Bertram Atwater of Cileaca in Webster Groves St Louis county died Monday evening at his Webster Groves home from a pistol wound received during the hold up and murder.

Hishwayman St. Louis John Sehmide Bertram Atwater Cileaca Webster Groves

Accidental Fatal Shot Ends Engagement in Lyons

James Williams, a young farmer, died from a pistol shot inflicted by Miss Nose Pettie in Lyons Nebraska. They were playing with the weapon and the shooting was accidental, occurring last Friday as they prepared to wed.

Lyons James Williams Nose Pettie

Liberal Aryers Elected in Charlevoix County Race

In Charlevoix county the Liberal candidate Chas Aryers won the House of Commons seat on Monday by a narrow majority. The constituency previously backed the government by 359 votes.

Quebec Lare Charlevoix House of Commons Chas Aryers L’t

Fur Seal Fishing of Alaska Reported by Smithsonian Expert

Secretary Carlisle sent to the house a report from Prof. Elliott of the Smithsonian Institution on the condition of the fur seal fisheries of Alaska. The document was prepared in response to a house resolution.

Alaska Wasuineyvoxs Jan Carlisle House Elliott Smithsonian Institution

Senate Debates Bond Bill and Monroe Doctrine in Fifty-Fourth Congress

The Senate and House moved through unfinished business and appropriations as the Fifty-Fourth Congress convened. Debates centered on the bond bill with free coinage substitute, Monroe Doctrine issues on Venezuela, and Armenian outrages while pensions and Turkish affairs drew attention.

Washington Senate House Teller Jones Ark Mr. Call Fia United States Havana State Department Cuba Houst Committee On Appropriations Congress Cannon Br. Richardson Tenn Walcott Wolcott Messrs. TeNer Sherman Norman Iear Aldrich Lindsay

Caracas Steamer Arrives Amid Boundary Tension Report

The steamer Caracas arrived from Venezuelan ports with news of a relatively peaceful mood over the boundary dispute. A reported outbreak at Coro was quickly suppressed by government troops.

New York Caracas Aguayra Coro

Transportation for Negro Colonists Brought to Congress

The president asks Congress for an appropriation to fund transportation for the Negro colonists who traveled to Mexico, as reported in a January 28 message to the House.

Wasuingtos House Mexico

Outrages by the Turks Exceed Those of the Middle Ages

A Constantinople letter dated January 4 reports widespread devastation in Turkey. Slaughter at Biridji, panic from Angora to Nocomedian, and destitution in Harpoot and Sivas. Killed totals reach 12,708 with 5,064 houses burned. relief funds and missionary aid expand across Trebizond Cesarea and surrounding areas.

Biridji Boston Constantinople Turkey Biridjik Angora Nocomedian Sivas Casarea Harpoot Mardin Bitlis Adana Hadjin College American Board of Harpoot Duke of Westminster Vaw Grace Kimball Bangor Hapson Moush Trebizond Harpool Cesarea

Special Postal Service Experiments Prove Satisfactory

Post office department reports show local special postal service between small towns and nearby metros is successful. Authorized on the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western line and out of Philadelphia, with New England division pending railway car builds. Expanded routes include Lula to Atlanta and connections to Cincinnati Marion Dayton Louisville St. Louis, and Michigan towns from Chicago.

Washieron Jan Post Office Department Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railway New York Pennsylvania Philadelphia New England Washington Maryland Virginia Lula Atlanta Cincinnati Marion Dayton Louisville St. Louis Kansas Michigan Chicago Capt. White Railway Mail Service

Filibuster Steamer Hawkins Sought by U S Authorities

Acting Secretary Wike orders customs collectors to watch for the steamer J. W. Hawkins believed to have sailed from New York on a filibustering expedition to Cuba with Calixto Garcia aboard and arms. Revenue cutters Morrill McLane and Colfax are to cruise the coast and intercept if possible. Raleigh and Montgomery may hunt the Hawkins with Bunce’s squadron.

Collectors of Customs J. W. Hawkins Washingtion Wike New York Cats Senor de Lome Calixto Garcia Palm Beach Fla Morrill McLane Colfax Hawkins Raleigh Montgomery Adm Bunce

Republicans plan Frye nomination for president pro tempore

Washington Jan 28 The Republicans aim to nominate Senator Frye of Maine for president pro tempore with a view to quick election. Populists will abstain, giving Republicans a likely plurality. Democrats notify members to attend and will seek to substitute Senator Harris of Tennessee for Frye.

Washington Senate Seuator Frye Maine Frye Harris Tennessee

Premium on New Bonds To Be Paid In 120 Days

The treasury stated on Monday that the premium on the new bonds will be paid in the same 20 percent first payment then 10 percent every 15 days until completion. Over 120 days total. Each payment allows the accepted bidder to receive the corresponding proportion of bonds he has paid for.

Wasuincrox Treasury

In Dangee of Lynching Blot Frightful Death

At Dangee Indiana on Friday evening January 27 Grace McClamock daughter of Lemuel McClamock a wealthy farmer died by a bor ee death caused by Philip Houck and Dr Stont of Coringtes in a school incident.

Cpawterpavinin Ind Grace ‘McClamock Wevearold Lemuel MeClamock Philip Houck Stont Coringtes

Highwayman shoots youth in Cleveland street duel

A 19 year old boy named Wo Has series was shot by a highwayman on Thurman street at 1 AM Friday. The bullet passed through his left hand. He drew his revolver and exchanged fire as the robber retreated. No further hits were scored.

Cleveland Hasseries Thurman ‘Street

Engineer Barnevito Death In Oil Room Blast

William Conway, engineer of the Busch Glass works, entered a lighted lamp into the oil room on Sunday evening, triggering an explosion. Fire engulfed the room and Conway was burned to death. the blaze caused about $2,000 in damage to the plant.

Barnevito St. Louis William Conway Busch Glass Works Conway

The St Paul Aground at Long Branch

Sandy Hoos reports the St. Paul ashore at Long Branch with the crew and cargo being removed. Life Saving Captain Mulligan notes a lighter load sent to New York Monday night and the remaining cargo being salvaged at the Monmouth Beach station.

St. Paul Sill Sandy Hoos N. J Mulligan Monmouth Beach St. Paul Long Branch New York

Morolo Sentenced in Morolo Murder Case in Old Forge

Crisenzo Morolo, convicted of the murder of Emanuel Loro in Old Forge Township, was sentenced Monday. The judge announced the verdict as final and Morolo faces a death penalty determination.

Elhanton Crisenzo Morolo Emanuel ‘Loro Old Forge Township

Attempt to Bob Grant in Indicted Atterbury Turmoil

A chaotic scene in Atterbury Sullivan Indiana as a mob attempted to lynch Bob Grant who is under arrest. The sheriff faced a violent disturbance with broken down barriers as officers struggled to control the crowd.

Bob Grant Atterbury, Sullivan, Ind Grant Atterbury Dovwn

Indiana State News Highlights From Rockport to Alexandria

Indiana reports widespread membranous croup cases in Rockport and county areas with conflicting answers on treatment while quarantine rules tighten. Rail and industrial developments include Evansville and Newburg railroad extension surveys to Rockport and a large steel plant planned for Alexandria with 500 workers and $3,000 monthly wages impact.

Rockport State Board of Health Evansville Newburg Ep Hiren Kokomo Hitch Crawfordsville Curer Poince Torus Elwood Robert H. Mount Frank Katz Sullivan Coal City State Decatur Heller AzaLta Bartholomew County George Henry Elizabeth Russ Brazil J. E. Sherfy Sherry SR Denny Dunkirk J. QO. Sullivan Wintiast Beforp Rushville Jie Join Boon August Peshke South H. OH. Lilly Middletown Chas. Bee Jasper J. Is. Carrier Nidgeville E Black Summitsviley H. M. Vaughman Monon Moses X. Ross Indiana Princeton Lena McHue Uncie James McHue Orleans Grand Jury Ed McCoy Marshal Collumbus Richland Alexandria Maggie Aurelius L. E & W. Railway Co Jacob Agenerly Fortville Wat Steinecker Steinecker Ames Burge Stockdale Wabash Lawrence Township Oakland

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