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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1897
Page
1
A preacher discusses Daniel chapter six and Nebuchadnezzar's dream, drawing lessons on pride, reason, and divine sovereignty. The essay weaves biblical scenes of captivity with reflections on Sabbath sanctity, wealth desecration, and moral restraint, warning that disobedience to sacred time leads to ruin and judgment.
The text offers a collage of disparate items. It mentions Shelby county post offices linked by telephone, Pennsylvania’s fireproof legislature, and a hand flower tree from Mexico. It also reports England’s explosive manufacturing employment and fatal accident figures, plus garbled phrases about a breathing apparatus and nostrils.
A man named John Marrs killed his four year old son and his fourteen year old daughter Helen then wounded his sister Ida and killed himself in Lexington Kentucky at 129 South Upper street. Marrs had a history of insanity and prior confinement in an asylum and was a prominent real estate investor and businessman.
The Daily Telegraph reports from St Petersburg that Odessa’s military division plans to concentrate 30,000 Cossacks to be ready for any emergency.
Hannisnene Pa February 15 A ten percent wage reduction is posted at the Pennsylvania Steel Co Steelton effective March 1. The cut affects about 3000 employees and was not anticipated.
Gladstone telegraphs to the Daily Chronicle expressing restraint toward Griese and hoping for her success. He notes that powers should recollect that they have their own character to redeem amid municipal drainage and navigation matters.
James J. Corbett started for Carson City with trainers Billy Delaney and Jack McVey. He spent the afternoon in a handball court with his brother Joe and James J. Nealon, then boxed four rounds with McVey. Walter Watson and Aleck Gregains praise his condition and expect a win.
A fireside summary of February congressional activity in Washington notes the Senate's closed door arbitration treaty debate and routine votes on government pay, immigration, and judiciary funding. House actions include pension bill debates, postal funding, and a memorial on Olivette incidents.
From Wooster Ohio February 16 Rev SF Scovel receives a telegram from his son Sylvester Sco vel a Cuban war correspondent recently captured and detained by Spanish authorities stating he is well treated and not to worry.
Chas Schick accidentally swallowed Hansent instead of blood medicine and collapsed in Lua Ohio causing severe condition. In Cleveland a report notes Mary McCullum of Brookville Indiana, missing a week, is possibly in Cleveland with her father seeking information.
Iowa State Board letters to W W Field of the State Agricultural Society discuss average passenger fares and costs per mile. Wy. Ainsworth quotes Illinois findings, estimates 2.27 cents per mile, notes reductions due to passes, and contrasts national trends with Iowa’s higher expenses and varied local conditions. He cites density, earnings per mile, and equipment needs across states.
Japan operates four bicycle factories in Kioto Yokohama and two in Tokio San Francisco tests streetcar devices to carry bicycles for a five cent fare Massachusetts lawmakers consider a one year imprisonment minimum for bicycle theft L A W president supports admitting professional riders to the league with a distinct racing class Boston Bicycle Club claims to be among the first in the country
Indiana legislative page reports several measures advancing or defeated in February sessions. Bills on evidence in damages, county warrants, libel, toll roads, convict labor, appeals, and prison reform move through committees or chambers.
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