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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1905
Page
2
A narrator recalls a stranger on Chestnut Street who covers his eyes with a palm in an unusual gesture learned from his father. The tale wanders through odd memories of fires, a biologist, a chained creature, and surreal moments as the speaker describes reactions and images from the bizarre vignette.
Reports from Chefoo and St Petersburg indicate General Stoessel capitulated Port Arthur after a ten month siege as Japanese forces advance. News confirms signing of capitulation at 9 45 PM with hostilities halted earlier, and Tokyo rejoices while diplomatic efforts to peace continue.
The text depicts a controversial figure, George Sand, noted for wearing a masculine overcoat and smoking cigars, described with vivid but opaque details. It portrays her as a bridge between classes, claiming strength and sexuality while balancing elite and peasant imagery.
An 1860 advertisement tells of a famed product named Plantecies Bitter from a legendary advertising genius. The enigmatic sign appeared everywhere from newspapers to bars and walls, with sensational claims and a hidden catalytic message explained only after the creator’s fortune. A cryptic note hints at trade in 1800 with Ten Dollars.
A boy and girl play a joke with a chicken wishbone. The boy urges the girl to “wish for” something and she resists. She finally says nothing she wants, and the boy insists she should wish, but she declines with a smile, leaving the outcome unresolved.
The piece describes elephants as the hardest passengers to load onto ships. It notes how elephants are coaxed or forced into large wooden boxes and hoisted aboard with a derrick to the deck, referencing a traditional pair that boomed the ark.
Russian and Japanese commissioners signed the capitulation of Port Arthur at night. Town described as reduced to destruction with chaotic scenes reported from Chefoo on January 3. Russian torpedo boat destroyers and garrison status are noted amid ongoing military actions in the area.
Washington March reports suggest the Senate may devote three days to business this week with statehood and the legislative, executive and judicial bill as unfinished business. The House plans a Hill currency vote Thursday and war claims on Friday while fortifications and other appropriation bills near ready for early reporting.
Sheriff Barry and Dr. Leroy S. Chadwick arrived from New York and posted a $10,000 bail for Dr. Chadwick’s appearance in criminal court. A preliminary hearing is set for next Tuesday. Chadwick will be admitted to the women's department after bond formalities.
Cleveland a Ohio December 29. A syndicate led by attorney P D Quigier is said to be ready to furnish bail up to 40000 dollars to secure the release of Mrs Cassie L Chadwick who is jailed in Cleveland awaiting trial on forgery charges.
Boston December 28 The long standing dispute between Rt Rev Ethelbert Talbot and Rev Dr LN Irvine has been revived by the Episcopal general convention. New canon laws on trials provide for review and appeal addressing defects in the prior rules. The Talbot Irvine case helped spur the legislation after a bishop twice acquitted on charges. The matter influenced delegates as the late Rt Rev Thorre N Dudley overruled a request to proceed citing lack of canonical warrant.
Port au Prince December 23. The court in default condemns former President Sam to life imprisonment at hard labor for issuing fraudulent bonds. Madame Sam receives fifteen years. Several ministers and other high officials are condemned to five to fifteen years.
State Treasurer Whitney Newton reports 726,467 in certificates of indebtedness for military expenses and recommends a 860,000 bond issue payable over twenty five years at not above 2 percent interest. Also notes deaths and other scattered items from Montana to New Jersey.
Henry Priestley reports a diarctic tale in which Frank Vedder and Dudley Wales pursue love during autumn. Vedder schemes to steal Alma Dwyer by swapping dance cards with Wales, but the ruse softens Wales and leads to a moral about not underestimating a rival’s strategy.
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