23 Jan 1892
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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1892
Page
1
The department of agriculture claimed that the female spar row’s descendants over ten years could total about 272 billion birds. This figure emphasizes rapid avian reproduction and population growth in spar row populations.
Montiana produced around 50 million dollars in silver copper and lead in 189L lifting the state from obscurity to a leading position in precious metal output.
The exposition, though hosted in Chicago, is a national and international affair with invitations accepted by fifty nine nations.
After two centuries a boundary quarrel ends as surveyors acknowledge variations in the magnetic needle led to earlier misalignment. The resolution closes a historic dispute between the two states.
A sun French remedy for consumption is inhaling ozone practiced at St Raphael on the Mediterranean coast. Two French physicians reportedly solved the purity issue and a large sanitarium will be built at St Raphael.
Tremp pavement made from cork and other ingredients is pressed into blocks to form a durable, silent, non absorbent road surface. It is said to be economical and provides a good foothold for horses. Trials have shown satisfactory results in London.
The demand for the new silver coin is so great that orders have been sent to the Philadelphia unit to put all the available force on the work. Orders for the new coin have been received from all over the country, and Director Leach says if they can get the coin more than $1,610,600 of it will be placed in circulation this month.
The Lee rifle to arm the naval battalion can serve as repeater or single shooter. It uses a detachable five cartridge magazine and a serdic carries several magazines. Attachments change in one second. The rifle’s range is nearly two miles.
Ges. HF. Setter is said to be worth several millions with extensive holdings in Boston, Washington and Chicago. He owns the large Crail ranch near Pueblo California, described as the largest in the state, plus 150,000 acres of coal and mineral lands in Virginia and part of the Mora grant totaling 600,000 acres in New Mexico.
The aggregation shows £21,000,000 subscribed and appropriated for the Columbian Exposition with over half about $11,000,000 set for bond issues by Chicago. Regardless of a $5,300,000 congressional appropriation, the total show cost is estimated around $25,000,000.
The Iowa railroad commissioners publish a report noting 1591 total mileage at 8415.18 miles, up from 842.72 the previous year, a net increase of about half a mile. Despite a poor report, the commission states most railroads in the state are profitable.
Advices from Russia indicate famine is not the sole evil. Poverty, demoralization, and utter lack of hope among peasants and the middle class are more discouraging and pointing to desperate measures than famine alone.
E Silich of Norfolk Nebraska reports beet refineries currently profitable with crops three times as lucrative as corn or wheat. He notes 15 to 25 percent sand in soil yields best results and climate in the Central States suits beet growing. He believes success hinges on farmer education.
Sexaton Staxyorp of California says he has provided to make his great horse-breeding farm an annex of Leland Stanford University. After his death the business would continue on scientific principles with a department of equine anatomy for students to study articulated horse skeletons of famous horses and learn their strong points.
The death of Tewfik Pasha revives questions on his official title. Dictionaries differ, with International giving kadey and Century kedey with a long final sound. Bayard Taylor favored kedeeva with the accent on the second syllable.
Jan 14 report from Philadelphia describes Frankford arsenal converting from a warehouse to a munitions plant for shrapnel shells and new caliber cartridges. Tests include a three armed breech loading cannon arriving from Watervliet. The cruiser Charleston heads to Mare Island for overhaul as the San Mateo colliers moves coal to Chili under government charter.
News from Valencia Venezuela reports Silvestra Guittierrez’s daughter died from burns after returning from a ball against her mother's will. The mother, jailed, faces a volatile public mood as unrest spreads with locust plagues in Bolivia and related distress.
Notice from the national committee of the Prohibition party declares the national convention to nominate president and vice president will convene at Music Hall in St Louis Missouri on June 22. Representation follows the usual national convention basis plus one extra delegate for each thousand votes or major fraction for Fisk and Crooks in 1888.
The Archiepiscopal palace in London is crowded with mourners for Cardinal Manning’s death. Sympathizers include many Protestants alongside Roman Catholics, streaming in all day to honor the late prelate.
Two brothers Pierce and Boise Guy quarrel at their home four miles west of Suerrieno on Friday morning. Pierce cut Boise's throat in the fight over an ax. A local doctor halted the bleeding. both men are middle aged and respected in the community.
John D. B. Wickham died Friday at age 120 in Orremwa Iowa. Born in Franklin County Virginia he attended Washington's inauguration in New York. He moved to Orremwa twenty years ago and for the past year refused to wear trousers. Death attributed to influenza grippe.
A sled crash on the Chicago and Erie line near Markle Indiana kills farmer Lewis Platt. The sled's occupant died instantly as the vehicle shattered. the sled team escaped with no injuries.
Slaver City New Mexico January 185A Mexican Juan Lopez raised a mountain lion as a pet and it killed his wife after growing jealous of the new bride. The animal tore the woman to pieces and fled to the mountains. The husband raved in shock and was confined to prevent self harm.
A hunting party found ground near Warneriuns Missouri emitting heat and a gas smell. The top of the ground cracked open revealing white hot earth, with another similar site a half mile away. Neighbors fear the consequences as heat and area expand.
Boston police uncovered a clever liquor scheme at a South Cove home after a hidden beer faucet in a wall clock released beer into a cellar. Officers found barrels of beer concealed behind a clock pipe.
Prince Abbas the new khedive arrived in Alexandria from Trieste on a steamer. British warships fired a royal salute as Egyptian vessels fired guns in salute. The harbor display featured rainbow colors and a festive mood as the young ruler prepared to assume his father’s throne.
Gov. Buchanan and Mayer Guild of Nashville issued proclamations inviting real estate brokers nationwide to attend a convention in Nashville on February 17 19 for organizing a National Real Estate Association. Representatives from Nashville left Monday to main cities to build interest.
Mrs Mary Simpson, a fashionable dressmaker of Cuyicaco, reportedly sank into insanity and killed herself by walking onto the lake at Ohio street. She stripped naked and lay on the ice, where she died. Her rigid corpse was found Sunday morning.
In Panket ene near Guyandotte on January 18 a four-year-old girl, daughter of Mrs. H Lane, was burned to death after her elder sister left her alone in a room with an open fire. The child’s body was blistered and blackened, her face charred, and she died shortly after.
In Loxvos on January 18 the final decision sets Cardinal Manning’s funeral for Thursday at Brompton Cemetery. Services start at 11 o’clock with Requiem high mass conducted by Bishop William Clifford of Clifton and a sermon by Rt Rev Joby C G Headly from Newport.
A massive blast at the Phoenix powder mills in Kellogg W V occurs at 5 am and instantly kills five men Arch ie Livingstone Ed Winton John Benton Charles Scott and John Schausler Injured include Ed Cook and John Crouse Besse Estip John Justice Charles Nally and others The mills and adjoining buildings are demolished and debris fills the field Estimated powder release at least 69000 pounds. mills valued about 150000 damaged by two thirds.
Judge John S Brazee and his family narrowly escaped harm as a natural gas explosion destroyed the two story brick residence on North Colmunius street. Brazee was found unconscious across the street with severe head wounds. the family and servant were removed with minor injuries. Fire officials estimate $0 loss and note the organ in a nearby church was damaged.
A Wabash train collided with a sleigh carrying twenty two Clover Leaf Fishing Club members near Forest Park Missouri. Eight dead and many injured. The party had boarded near 7 15 pm and returned from the Delmonico road house when the collision occurred at Sarah Street crossing. The Legion of Honor chartered train aided in evacuations to Union Depot and St Mary's infirmary.
After years of idleness the League Island navy yard moves to life as the monitor Montauk is readied for sea. Crew to be assigned this week with a three week timeline, or a week if urgent need arises. Captain Coughlin notes Nahant and Jason may also be ready soon. Navy officials link orders to the Chilean crisis.
Army headquarters received a large batch of war department maps from 1887 surveys detailing fortifications along the Chilean coast. The collection centers on Valparaiso's harbor defenses, including four forts and multiple batteries. Officers estimate at least 100 guns across the coastal defenses.
The Pacific Steamer Navigation mail steamer John Elder, from Valparaiso to Liverpool, was wrecked on Caransa reef in the Straits of Magellan. All passengers and crew were saved, but the ship is reportedly of total loss. The vessel, named for John Elder of Glasgow, was built in 1870 and registered at 2 445 tons with a gross tonnage of 4 182.
CoLhemnus O June 20 death has a train invaded the general assembly of tribe ones. Death was received here at noon Tuesday of the death of Representative Henry Camp of Medina county at his residence near Homersville. He was a Republican and was well along in years. His complaint was la grippe. Two years ago there was an epidemic of deaths with two senators and two representatives dying early in the session.
A recent report from Curiaco notes counterfeit twenty five cent pieces are being plated to resemble real coins. Merchants have seen several plated quarters passed to them, prompting warning about the new silver coins on the market.
Refugees from Balmacedist amid tensions depart by cruiser Yorktown to Cavlao Peru Tuesday night. Chilean authorities deny knowledge of the evacuation but dispatch detectives to guard the travelers at the American legation.
A two year old child died after a scald from a boiling coffee pot during a boarding house gas explosion in Anderson. In nearby towns five injured, one fatally. Other notes include river ice at Vincennes, a Tipton murder trial, Boone county death, and various local incidents ranging from arson and fires to wildlife hunts and civic events.
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