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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1897
Page
1
In a prior period nearly two million pold cellars were coined and many remain in circulation. The minting ended before the inauguration of Aachary Pacer, with some pieces described as rare and valued. a portion of the stock is outstanding and held at low prices.
Fragmented text from a local note mentions a store on a capital street and a task tied to a person named Ryan. Other readable terms reference a clerk, branch, and local figures with names like Stephens and others. The passage is garbled and lacks a coherent event or outcome.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names and places in a garbled fashion. No coherent event, date, or outcome is identifiable. The readable bits reference people and terms without forming a complete report.
At Matai Peak local observers report unusual sounds and faint lights along trails. A private guide notes odd creatures and eerie shadows among dense vines, while residents describe thick owl-like silhouettes and swift, unseen movements near the ridge.
Prisersa Hrsny of Bless has filed an appeal in a distant foreign court. The document mentions Meek Td 0 and references potential travel or relocation. Detailing unclear names and places, the note suggests ongoing legal action and possible foreign involvement.
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Fragment discusses heating devices and a smokeless dark brown liquid product derived from ligne distillation. Claims higher heat output and similar cost to alternatives, with unspecified context and era.
The debate centers on whether natural gas in an Alberta Ontario pipeline becomes subject to duty under the rare act. The New York court battle hinges on whether gas in a pipeline from Ontario to New York is a crude mineral free from manufacturing, while customs officers claim a ten per pound duty as a manufactured article not enumerated.
A Philadelphia physician warns that constant jaw movement from gum chewing misaligns the mouth and accelerates wrinkles. Early signs appear as fine lines below the temples, followed by a deep line at the mouth corner and cheeks.
The text proposes a radical calendar reform dividing the year into 15 months with 12 months of 38 days and a 39 day month, aligning weeks so the same weekday recurs on fixed dates. It envisions January 1 as a Monday and stresses calendar consistency across the year.
Trom Flanagan a carpenter killed three persons Thursday night near Decatur in DeKalb county. An aged couple and their guest were attacked at a dinner table, one man died at once and the others were fatally wounded. Flanagan armed with a weapon fled but was pursued and captured by a mob before reaching safety. The living victims include the Aliens and boarders. lawmen later detained the suspect for investigation.
A mob of white assailants on horseback surrounded Green’s home late Christmas night and shot him with revolvers after leading him outside. Witnesses describe masked strangers believed to be from South Carolina who had already branded him lawless. He had prior prison time and a bad reputation.
George Maul a rounder employed by the Citroens' Hailway Co secured an injunction restraining discharge after a dispute over hiring rules. The company and workers had a pact that only union men be employed. Mulirooney refused to join. In Grand Rapids Michigan, fire destroyed the Michigan Barrel Co plant, causing about $15,000 in damage before flames were controlled.
A Black man named Sankey Cunning bass was hanged in the county jail yard Friday for a brutal assault on Miss Mattie Camp near Albany on December 3. Two suspected train wreckers, Ingerem and Andrew Feagan, both named as Negroes, were jailed after giving their names. Special railroad detectives captured them in the mountains about ten miles from the city. The evidence remains secret. A diamond thief, Geo Boggs, was arrested in Levis on a charge of robbery.
A December dispatch from Nicaragua reports widespread fear and coercion as workers resist, seeking escape from forced labor tied to coffee production. Planters aim to recruit Cuban laborers to Nicaragua while a growing number of workers pursue sugar crops amid falling wages and supply shortages.
A large fire swept through Noaheitte Tenn destroying many houses and businesses on Saturday. The blaze began in a shoe shop on the second story and spread rapidly, damaging Abernathy Langham Shock and other downtown stores. Total losses estimated in the hundreds with most damage uninsured. No injuries reported as firefighters fought the blaze through the night.
A St Petersburg dispatch reports the creation of a supreme court in Benin to review work under development by the emperor. The court will decide all matters save those of the highest importance, which remain referred to the emperor. Grand Duke Constantine Vitel will lead the court.
Whitetail Michigan January 4 Bank Examiner Angell closed the Whitetail state savings bank and took possession. The last report shows about 1804N) in deposits and about $2,013 in loan discounts. Surplus listed at $4580. Parents of the bank have made no statement.
Smixerienp UL reports Senator Palmer, previously confined by a severe cold, showed marked improvement Sunday night. Four days earlier General Paliser was readied to bed by his physician to prevent pneumonia, a risk tied to recurring cold infections, and the precautionary rest yielded a favorable outlook today.
News from Mooringsport Louisiana reports a cyclone sweeping over Caddo parish left four children of Mr and Mrs Goxswin dead and several others injured including Mrs Effle Morgan and infant and Mrs Gillam with two children. Telegraph lines down, many killed.
Sunday notice to 3,500 Vitnois Steel employees at South Chicago mills announced a future wage reduction February 1. The exact amount had not been decided, but a about twenty percent reduction was generally expected, with all officials and employees facing cut.
Captain Edward Murphy, commander of the filibustering steamer Commodore, and the rescued crew arrived in Jacksonville from Daytona. Seven men are missing and presumed drowned, with names listed including James Jedditan chief engineer and W. Higgins oiler. Treachery allegations persist from crew, while Cuban commander cites likely drunken neglect by the engineer.
Grace Vaughn a soprano and actress now with the Kuneh of Wheys company files suit in Cleveland circuit court for legal separation from Andrew Rawson Jennings of a prominent local family. She alleges secret marriage four years ago in Cleveland and claims he drugged her and had her confined in Newberry asylum for seven months. She escaped with help of a guard and is living with her mother in Chicago. She also sought divorce last August but lacked funds.
The Chicago council passed an ordinance aimed at banning high hats in theaters. Violations incur a fine up to 25 pounds, with managers required to prevent wearers from occupying seats. Alderman Plock introduced the measure and it passed without opposition. Mayor Swift plans to sign.
SeRLIN on New Year’s Day the emperor issued a decree to army corps commanders calling for reunification of dueling disputes under a council of honor. Officers must seek council decisions before pursuing any further duel actions instead of acting on impulse.
The Standard from Rome reports the pope’s health as not prompting immediate alarm though he is somewhat exhausted after recent receptions. He rejected doctors’ advice to pause a few days, continuing public engagements amid the reaction to his gatherings. Tollgate raiders case moves to trial in Kentucky with judge urging full truth from all witnesses.
The Pennsylvania house caucus on Monday night showed Penrose supporters backing P M Lyttle for chairman while Wanamaker forces supported Ward R Bliss. First ballot: Lyttle 98 Bliss 7, with seven absentees and mutual votes between the two candidates. Penrose managers deem the result favorable to their side in the U S Senate contest.
In Pittsburgh 1200 coal miners along the Wheeling division at Band Q railroad walked out on Monday amid operator refusals to pay a 60 cent rate proposed at the last convention of miners and operators. Clarence reports from city editor Resex Fits He Right Arm. Wayne via sen. 5.
The Queen Regent signs a royal decree applying reform laws to Porto Rico and outlining a plan to extend the new administration to Cuba and the Antilles. The document emphasizes decentralization, sovereignty, and gradual implementation to unify governance across the islands.
The Journal reports alleged covert actions by Secretary Olney and Secretary De Lane aiming to push Spain to crush Cuba and force peace on Cuban rebels. It claims Olney relayed a verbal plan to the Spanish minister in Washington, with Madrid apprised, to back U S pressure if Cuba did not surrender. The piece accuses Cleveland of misleading sympathy while aiding Spain and obstructing American claims for damages.
Spriverman TL Jan 2 The Hi nois legislature will convene January with the key task the election of a United States senator to replace Hon John A Palmer Six candidates named Mason Carr Hamilton Allerton Hitt Madden Perkins seeks renomination San Francisco Jan 2 Sacramento legislature largely republican with 4 in assembly 28 in senate Perkins likely candidate Yellow Fever germ discovery in Ro acearsilibas dispatch from London Standard dispatch notes fever discovery and combat efforts
The steamer Commodore sank off New Smyrna early Saturday with 20 fathoms of water under it and a cargo of arms and supplies for Cuba. Ten Americans and six Cubans were killed or drowned. eight more remain at sea or in custody, including crew and Cuban raftsmen. Reports cite treachery aboard and a rescue effort by the Three Friends underway from Daytona.
Desperate combat in western Matanzas near the Santa Clara line ended with Spanish forces routed after a New Year battle near Cartagena. Col. Juan Rosi was killed directing reformation as Cuban troops under Gomez enveloped the rear, leaving Spanish losses heavy and Cubans with fewer dead but many wounded.
A shipwreck off Mosquito Light involved Capt. Murphy and crew as boats were launched under a northeast gale. Cuban seamen seized the big boat. Americans used a dingy to reach shore, while Murphy, Montgomery, and Crane clung to the craft for 27 hours at sea before washing ashore with medical help.
In St Louis on January 4 the funeral of Joseph B. McCullagh editor of the Globe-Democrat was held at his Pine Boulevard home. Rev. John Snyder and Rev. Ur of Second Baptist conducted the simple rites, with Henri Watterson among visitors. interment followed in Bellefontaine cemetery.
Havana dispatches describe a fierce clash where Rivera charged a broken Cuban column and Spanish casualties reached about 320 killed and 490 wounded. Reports note Rivera’s halt to prevent reinforcements and Cuban pursuit ending at nightfall.
Bob Fitzsimmons and Jim Corbett signed contracts for a March 17 title bout in Jersey City with a purse of 15000 and a side bet of 5500. Corbett had signed earlier. Separate brief from Paris and Pirteacrens covers election returns and Westinghouse workers resuming shifts after idle period.
Multiple Indiana items span damage and danger. A horse attack near Rockfield killed four valuable animals owned by E W McDowell and left other stock at risk. A chapel in New Albany linked to local factions burned, with $1,000 loss and no arrests. Decatur reports the death of Maryias Seigher after months without food or drink. A Decatur sheriff captures Joan Schlumicker in Circleville for horse theft. he was gambling with cash on display. Cicero brick works of W C Rehling burn for total loss with no insurance. rebuilding undecided. Ex-councilman Rhuhann J Nonan killed by Panhandle train in Indianapolis. Lora Sandford burned seriously after firecracker incident in Shelbyville. Avram Browser withdraws from Indiana Senate race. Anderson charity group rejects minstrel proceeds about $300 for charity. Trafalgar resident Charles Dickenson warned of trouble with Nicholls Cottle or Lil Wells. A natural gas syndicate plans a rival line from Anderson County into Indianapolis. Suffolk Boxewirz, life-term inmate, released from prison on monitoring basis following aggrariant concerns.
A report lists various incidents across Indiana including a White County perjury case tied to a jury verdict, a gas leak fire near ACM Harris in North Jersey prompting a fire department response, and a Kokomo man released after a murder inquiry. Other items note a parole petition for Michael Villhooly, Gertie Owens’s death at age five, anti trust legislation plans in Richmond, robberies at Kingsbay, a Greentown saloon keeper found dead, and cholera losses near Daneville with several listed impacts.
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