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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1910
Page
2
A patchwork of humorous sentences and curiosities from a historical column. It riffs on astronomy, weather, common sense, and everyday life with spoofing questions about comets and the Mars canals, plus playful remarks on luck, cows, and a trench airship.
French aviator Paulhan demonstrated controllability of the Farman biplane during a winter aerial tournament in Los Angeles. He ascended to 5 000 feet, stayed aloft 50 minutes, and landed within ten feet of his starting point. During descent he glided with the motor off for part of the way.
The kingdom of Prussia runs a deficit of 50 million dollars due to higher salaries for public office holders. The article suggests Prussia seeks to build a reputation as a paradise for politicians.
A Chicago judge petitions clemency for seven women whom he sentenced to the penitentiary for murder. He believes they are involved in an event and they have already served sixteen years. He notes that errors of justice are rare and offer limited legal remedy.
Preliminary hearing postponed as grand jury sits. Dr B C Hyde faces murder charges in the Col Thomas H Swope case with alleged typhoid fever linked poisoning. Paxton alleges evidence aimed to prove poisoning and seeks deposition letters from Dr Ludwig Helkoven.
An immense blast leveled the Trojan powder works twelve miles south of Oakland California. The explosion rattled surroundings as if an earthquake. More than 100 workers were believed to be nearby at the time.
Washington lawmakers debate Peary honors with calls to display his proof of pole discovery. The naval committee shows division on awarding the medal as some members oppose accepting Peary’s proofs citing National Geographic Society bias. Several members threaten lively floor debate if the issue reaches the floor.
In St Louis area traders reported the highest hog prices in U S history with a carload at 9 25 a hundredweight and another at 9 50 a hundredweight near East St Louis The record top had been 9 in 1882 and recent sales approached 9.
Traffic in Europe’s paraffin coated eggs arriving in New York last week has been checked by orders from the government department of agriculture. Three shipments detained at the appraiser's warehouse pending analysis as dealers claim paraffin coating is an adulterant and harmful to health.
In Washington Senate discussion stretched over two hours on a bill authorizing $30,000,000 in certificates of indebtedness to finish irrigation projects. Senators Carter and Borah led the drive, with Carter noting reservoirs are built without ditches, storing water but denying distribution to settlers.
Miss Agnes Elkins niece of Senator Stephen B Elkins shot herself in her Willard hotel room aiming to die. The wound near the heart was dangerous but not immediately fatal and she is reported to have a chance to recover. She left two letters to hotel owners with her reasons for ending her life and had just returned from New York where a stage contract was discussed.
Three elephants from a circus escaped during a city parade in San Francisco. They charged sidewalks for 30 blocks, scattering crowds and causing narrow escapes from trampling. The animals damaged a butcher shop then overturned barrels at a winery before they were corned in a vacant lot.
At Taft request, Collector Loeb of New York to handle arrangements for Co. Roosevelt's mid June return to New York. President asks all inquiries be addressed to Loeb who will update on progress.
The Paris London Aerial Company announced plans for a regular trans Channel service within a year. Negotiations for shed sites at Dover proceed as the English terminus. The line will use both dirigibles and aeroplanes.
Thousands of native rebels surrounded inhabitants in Bastar near Calcutta as reinforcements arrived from white force. The developing crisis is the most serious in years.
George Holland a veteran stage actor and a friend of Booth Jefferson and Irving is dead in Philadelphia. His long career and connections to notable figures mark his passing in the city.
Secretary Ballinger ordered a temporary withdrawal of 2,068,492 acres from coal entry and 118,013 acres from all forms of disposition on the public domain in Washington. The action blocks exploration and settlement pending further disposition.
Agnes Leslie Elkins niece of Senator Stephen B. Elkins of West Virginia attempted suicide by shooting and remains in serious condition with uncertain recovery.
Official search for Alma Kellner has ceased in Louisville Kentucky as Patrolman T J Fitzgibbons returns to regular duties. The mystery of the child’s disappearance remains unsolved and deep.
The post office appropriation bill reported to the House leaves second class postage rates unchanged and contains no ship subsidy provision. The bill totals 239,810,195 dollars, up 5,119,845 from last year.
Panic swept through the Liverpool hospital for infectious diseases as a fire breaks out. Two hundred patients are rescued with help from nurses doctors and police.
Many wounded in Neumunster Socialist riot as troops with fixed bayonets charged rioters. Dispatches from Casel report serious disturbances with police clashing with Socialists for over an hour. Washington reports electric railroad officials oppose a provision excluding their lines from the interstate commerce act.
Edward Payson Weston spent yesterday at the Grand Canyon during his cross country trek walking from Los Angeles to New York. He continues his journey onward toward the next leg of his historic route.
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