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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1895
Page
1
Fragmentary July 1895 OCR notes mention days of week and vague names and events. The text references a schedule or timetable without clear context, listing terms like Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri and scattered garbled names. The incomplete snippet lacks full sentences or identifiable actions.
A damaged text fragment mentions deeds water and other terms, referencing officials, a priest or pope figure, and an unclear winery setting. It suggests a political or administrative scene with names and roles but remains largely unreadable.
Fragmentary OCR reveals references to a Dane Gray Swoshepin of Swissvale and mentions a distant coast, a beach soldiers meal point near Pert Duquesne and a Pretowranan report to Washington. The text is garbled with indecipherable phrases and lacks clear events or dates.
A New Youssian proposes to test the Questiad whether the state is liable for damages for depriving him of liberty. He was arrested and committed on burglary charges and sentenced to two years in the penitentiary. A damage bill seeks compensation for injury to reputation and mental distress while in prison plus attorney fees.
Report from Thomaston Maine describes a sudden worm infestation stripping foliage from elm and apple trees. Women fear Showering droppings in streets and nests in houses cause alarm as residents seek protection from pests. Thomaston is alone in the county facing this outbreak.
A chaotic OCR fragment describes five accused participants in an Omaha crime operation. Police and detectives are involved as investigations unfold across multiple city areas. The text references names, locations, and alleged activities but is heavily garbled.
A chaotic scene in Boston ended with two officers hurt as a mob clashed with parade participants. The unrest followed a disputed march linked to late 19th century tensions and political demonstrations.
A July Steetit special notes passengers stashed between Kansas City and St Louis with unclear references to fares. It mentions a $12 rate to Cincinnati and asserts the Queen and Crescent line is involved, amid broader claims of improved service.
Two men convicted of murder in Green County received prison terms and were paroled after many years. Kinney of St. Louis, convicted in 1894, was released after 25 years. James Cook, convicted of murder in the same period, received a shorter sentence and was paroled after years.
A fire destroyed fifteen to twenty freight cars at the old B and M freight house yard near Storrs Station on Thursday night. The blaze damaged the structure and caused an estimated loss of 30000 dollars.
A monument to Cal Siccon Perkins, who fifty years ago donated Gonee Union and Perkins parks to the city, was unveiled in Grace Park Tahuradio afternoon before 10,100 people attended.
On July 1 insurgents clashed with government troops near Manzanilla in Carolarge. The rebels were routed and their leader Amade Cerra was killed in the engagement.
The Lokal An Zehger reports a large stray balloon exploded during a July event on an axis balloon department scene. Five persons were seriously injured while the cause of the break is not known.
July 6 Bristol Ind reports a bridge disaster at Thorhax affected almost every household in Bristol and surrounding areas. Doctors are scarce as wounded arrive from nearby towns and volunteers provide nursing care while elderly victims suffer severe injuries and delirium.
The cruiser Marblehead arrived at St Petersburg on Thursday and anchored near the Nicolai bridge to crowds. Russian ships saluted, the Marblehead returned with two guns, and both sides exchanged cordial greetings as officers boarded for formal courtesy.
A chaotic incident at a Danes celebration in Meard County left a woman fatally wounded and another injured after a man opened fire during a dance. A subsequent struggle stopped further bloodshed as responders arrived.
President to appoint a successor to the late Picadas Patterson as Enid register within a day. Secretary of the Interior submitted a name to the president, kept secret. Report notes Patterson hailed from Georgia and his replacement may come from the same state.
The Herald reports a New York contact, described as a personal friend of Count Hes Bismarek, queried Thursday about Prince Hes Marek’s health. Count Beihert replies that Prince Hes Marek’s health is even better than usual as of July 3.
Judge Shewalter signed a decree of sale for the whisky trust property. Eighteen best pieces will be auctioned, likely Monday August 6, with the reorganiz ation committee the sole bidder offering £4, SLAM as the upset price set by the order.
A special dispatch to the Evening Post says the North Shore coasting steamer Otter, arriving at Quebec, reports the seal fishery on the Labrador coast this spring as almost a complete failure.
Two Black men Joe Jackson and Henry Dubose jailed in Meridian Mississippi for murder. They face imminent lynching as threats rise in a tense Biloxi era scene.
The Russian minister to the United States will soon be relieved of his duties and transferred as minister to Stuttgart. He will return to the United States in September to present his letters of recall.
Coron July 6 report states the electric works boiler at Carthagena burst Friday, destroying three houses and killing ten people while wounding eighteen others. Local authorities investigate cause and assess damages.
The steamer Lady Lee struck an obstruction about eleven miles above Mexrurs Tennessee and sank in fourteen feet of water Friday night. No lives were lost. The cargo and vessel face a total loss estimated at about $25,000.
Pearl Keager elementary student, daughter of George Keager of Lit Allyn Street, was struck by a trolley on East Exchange Street near noon Friday. She lost both legs and died at 2 PM.
A riot at a German Catholic picnic in Siberia Perry County Indiana on Thursday afternoon left three dead and many injured. A mob of locals and outsiders armed with clubs and knives attacked attendees amid heavy drinking and religious tensions. The dead are Fred Eimer William Geise Frank Hart with several others fatally wounded.
A massive storm across the west causes at least fifty deaths and extensive property damage. Illinois to Missouri and Kansas report collapsed buildings, destroyed bridges, and ruined crops. Telegraphed and railroad lines suffer massive outages as long-distance phones become the only rapid link.
Richland reports Linn Creek in Camden county is submerged after a cloudburst Saturday. The Osage river backflow and tributaries flooded the valley town forcing residents to flee. Telegraph lines are down and no contact has been possible since Saturday night.
Telegraph reports from July describe a sweeping storm that affected the eastern Rocky Mountain watershed from Nebraska and Iowa to Texas. The two hundred square mile area centered near Missouri saw loss of life, millions in property damage, and widespread crop destruction as tornadoes and heavy rain collapsed granaries, flooded towns, and halted rail traffic. Calamity centers include Winona Missouri with eleven dead and others in Kansas Arkansas and the Indian Territory.
Indiana building and loan associations refuse to testify on paid stock issued and owned. The Indiana Supreme Court ruled paid-up stock taxable. Attorney General Ketcham orders boards of review to require disclosure within three days or assess the full capital stock. appeal to the state board may follow.
In Mingo Junction a conference with Amalgamated Association officers led to a 10 percent wage rise for all workers under the union. The Junction Co also boosted pay 10 percent for additional departments and day laborers, effective Sunday July 7, 1995, affecting about 5600 men.
Lexinerox Kentucky July and Andy Welsh, noted bookmaker, purchase three year old trotting filly Winnie Gi from John E Medien she is by Baron Wilkes out of Givan dam of Rex Americus Tilty and three others capable of trotting well The Gilly will be campaigned by Brook Carrs.
New York on a Sunday in July looked like a Maine prohibition town with fewer saloons active than last Sunday. Many establishments that did quiet business previously were closed this Sunday beyond doubt.
Governor MacCorkle reports from the strike region in Sundsy West Virginia that all is quiet. Messages indicate no probability of trouble at present and no immediate disturbances expected.
The Valkyrie III will take part in no more races on this side of the Atlantic. She will move to Henderson's yard Monday to prepare for a voyage to New York. Six persons drowned at Lake Geneva when the steam launch Dispatch capsized in a tornado Sunday afternoon.
A mad dog tracked through eastern Green County near the Wayne County line biting animals and men. It attacked Joe Bertram before being shot by armed men. the animal likely originated from Wayne County.
Four sailors were placed in irons aboard the bark Arago after mutiny refusals while bound for Valparaiso. Capt Perry sailed to San Francisco with the mutineers handed to police for U.S. marshal transport and trial. Spain plans reinforcements to Cuba with 16 000 troops this month and 60 9090 more by early November.
Lexington Kentucky July 9 The famous mountain detective George W Drake who has convicted more moonshiners and murderers than any official in eastern Kentucky is mysteriously missing. He resigned his position as chief detective of the Lexington and Eastern railway several days ago.
The bodies of Gus Loeb and his wife were brought to Pineville and buried after their murders in Harlan county about two weeks earlier. Authorities say the motive was robbery and describe the crime as one of the worst in the region.
Caicaco July 9 An elevator in the Warren Springer building at 197 South Canal Street fell from the eighth floor to the basement Monday morning. Passengers Samuel Ford and Joseph Laverge received internal injuries and may die.
About 300 workers at the Pullman shops in Lipon Kentucky were notified Monday of an immediate 19 percent raise in their wages. The action affects all regular employees in the Pullman plant in the city.
A trolley car derailed in North Buffalo on July 9 injuring nine men. About 75 Italian and Polish passengers boarded to go to Tonawanda as brakes failed and the car sped down a steep grade.
A heavy shower fell Monday morning at Cammerpar O easing drought. Farmers rejoice as crop conditions improve and outlook brightens after the timely downpour.
Las Luis Obispo Cal reports former Idaho governor Stevenson died by his own hand using laudanum. He arrived at Paraiso Springs June 1 with a servant, ill with sciatica and improving though despondent, and had not left his room for three days. Source notes uncertainty about where the drug came from.
Stockstursm reports July King Oscar traveled by train with Emperor William to Castle Dripshelm. The voyage marked the first pass over the new railway to the castle. The royal party included the crown prince and crown princess, Prince Carl and Prince Eugen. Sunday evening Oscar hosted a dinner at Drottningham castle for the imperial guests. Emperor William was in high spirits.
At Gray Gables President Cleveland's residence a girl was born to Mrs. Cleveland on Sunday. Attending physician Dr. Joseph B. Ryas reports both mother and child in good health and doing well.
Welther and Taylor partner Caxtos Taylor, son of ex-Congressman J N Taylor, has departed from his wife amid claims of infidelity. A letter to his wife stated he would never return and creditors filed attachments last week, finding his property heavily encumbered.
In Sueleyville Indiana coroner Knapp was summoned to Menover township for an inquest into the death of Mrs Emeline Willett found in her bedroom. The husband, seated and smoking, refused to speak beyond saying she “just fell over dead.” The body bore a bruised neck and head injuries suggesting possible blunt force.
A trolley car on Franklin avenue slid down a hill after rain, killing motorman James Hamilton and injuring eighteen passengers including Mrs. Frank Anderson and Moody Coburn. The car, carrying twenty six people, plunged into a creek after leaving the track. Seven injured were visitors to the city.
A Boston diocese circular reports that the Holy See grants bishops in the United States the power to dispense from abstinence laws for working people. The indult allows meat on most days except certain fast days, with specifics on who may be exempt and how to apply penance. Pastors should explain the dispensation and urge alternative self denial.
The Indiana State Board of Tax Commissioners met in Indianapolis on July 9 with Gov. Matthews absent and Col. Walker chosen temporary chairman. The first twenty day session focuses on railroad property assessments as no railroads appeared Monday. In Spencer, Indiana WW D Bynum spoke on sound money noting unity of currency factions but disagreement on methods. Rev Omer Gakes of Wheeler, aged 45, died Monday. eight family members have died on Sundays with funerals on Tuesdays. Gakes had prophesied his own death for that day.
Wassixetos July 9 Attorney General Harmon will probably order an appeal from Judge Ross in the United States suit against the estate of the late Senator Leland Stanford to recover £15,000,000. The case, filed in the Southern District of California, seeks to establish the liability of Central and Southern Pacific Railroad stockholders under state law for corporate dues to the United States.
Reports from Des Moines Iowa describe a severe storm that swept a large swath of the southwest part of the state Monday morning. Winds near tornado strength struck Warren Montgomery and Pottawatomie counties with extensive crop damage followed by a wide hail belt that killed many cattle. Heavy small grains were flattened, signaling a severe overall loss.
A string of incidents across Indiana includes the killing of 25 year old Denny Kirkendall by a hunter Ben Sandefur near Evansville, and the fatal electric train injury to Andrew Nelson of Evansville, son of Maj. Wm. Nelson. Other items report fires, accidents, arrests, and local developments from Indianapolis to Logansport, Fort Wayne, and Terre Haute.
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