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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1890
Page
1
Otto Goldschmidt, Jenny Lind's widower, begins a biography after their 1952 marriage near the end of her American tour. A new Hudson River bridge plan gains congressional authorization, extending 7 000 feet with a 2 856 foot main span.
Joan CHARY Us, a former cannibal from the Fiji Islands, gives a lecture in Georgia. Hoe asserts he regrets nothing more than waiting for his fellowmen.
A relic hunter removed a window sill section from Union College in Schenectady New York that bears former President Arthur's signature carved years ago by a student. The artifact traced to the college's historic site, prompting attention from local historians and campus officials.
The relief fund of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company is a significant matter. Last year the employer contributed 377431 and the company 70140, totaling 447621. Of this amount 34356 was paid out.
A new bass fiddle described as colossal stands fourteen and a half feet tall with an eight and a half beam. The instrument requires the player to use a step ladder. The announcement notes two fresh musical innovations by the inventor, detailing size and playing method.
The last statement of revenue and expenditure for the Dominion of Canada reports a fiscal year end June 10 with total revenue of 4,843,175.14 and expenditures of 20,000,772.74. The resulting surplus stands at 7,905, 60.88, marking the largest surplus since the confederation.
Five hundred thirty six guides are authorized in the Alps. One hundred ninety four have completed regular instruction and earned diplomas. Thirty five fall between sixty and seventy years old, six are over seventy.
Discoveries by United States Marshal Harrsh at Braddock reveal wholesale whisky dealers across the country tampering with Internal Revenue stamps to age liquor beyond its true age, enabling them to sell at more than double the market price.
An Ohio woman begins work on a railroad building contract, while a female captain sails the Atlantic coast on her schooner, and a woman engineer deserts a steam boat on the Mississippi. These bold achievements reflect women mastering farming, medicine, law, telegraphy, and more, signaling broad professional advancement.
Azero Polley faced assault charges against Julia Hester with a death penalty in West Virginia. Witnesses—Hester, her sister, and mother—were killed in a Chesapeake and Ohio railroad disaster days later, forcing dismissal of the case.
A reader is invited to seek a summer job on the Central Pacific railroad along the Sierras. Despite heat, some side tracks remain snow covered and a rotary snow plow still clears hard-packed drifts. Later in the season, gulches along the line report snow depths of fifty to sixty feet.
Prof Tysvay explains a simple physical observation: water jet sound arises from air bubbles breaking entangled air ladders in the water. He notes that ripples and ocean voices are tied to air bubbles, and no rippling occurs without them.
Mrs Franecgsca Corpora aged fifty near Pomona California is described as the youngest great grandmother in the United States. She married at fifteen, her eldest daughter wed at seventeen, and she became a grandmother by thirty three, with a granddaughter married in April 1859 at fifteen.
A Cincinnati physician warns that many hot weather patients suffer from drinking too much ice water. He advises sipping slowly and taking five minutes to finish a modest amount of lemonade or similar drink to avoid ill effects.
A Friday morning blaze gutted the Western Union Telegraph Building on Broadway and Dey Street in Manhattan. The fifth to ninth floors suffered extensive damage including the distributing room and Associated Press offices. seven people were rescued from the roof. Losses are estimated around 100000 dollars with no insurance.
Cape May dispatch describes Mrs. Harrison and party aboard the presidential carriage fleeing Washington street when a dog cart horse bolted. The horse struck an electric pole, then dashed toward Decatur street, nearly overturning the White House party. The animal crashed into Kennedy's Pharmacy front, breaking an iron awning post and shattering a show window. Mrs. McKee fainted but recovered as bystanders assisted and the coachman redirected towards the White House residence.
Mrs Louisa Bender a well known Peoria Newfoundland owner of property dropped dead Friday during a quarrel with her son in law. Her heart ceased action as she became deeply aroused by the dispute.
The House Committee on Invalid Pensions approved a favorable report for Representative Vanderer's bill to grant Mrs. Jessie Benton Fremont a pension. The rate is set at $2,000 per year and Representative Wilson of Kentucky will present the report.
A fragmentary note from Wheeling reports approximate population figures for West Neaft Wh. The text is incomplete, but suggests early data collection or census-related activity in the city.
Wendell Strope, engineer from Indianapolis, died after steam forced down his throat when the Monon passenger train struck a cow and left the track at Lenox. He had recently left the Carmel disaster throttle duties and was aboard with a brother engineer while seeking relief for illness.
Marion Kendall of Elizaville near Lebanon Indiana sued five assailants for 10000 dollars after White Caps beat him tied to a post leaving him unconscious and paralyzed temporarily. The trial court awarded 5000 dollars which the Indiana Supreme Court affirmed.
El Universal reports a fierce battle in San Salvador where Guatemalan forces of 9,000 were defeated by San Salvadorians. General Barrundia has joined the conflict and Guatemalan resistance may rise. Private telegrams claim San Salvadorians captured Guatemalan artillery. Rumors say President Carillas may resign.
A brilliant meteor swept over Chicago Saturday night in a northwesterly direction. Many observers reported it as awe inspiring, with no sighting toward the eastern horizon. The fireball was about football size.
Dr. Edward G. Malley of Wilkes Barre was thrown from a horse at Aspen Col and killed instantly. He was one of two brothers once charged in the Savin Rock murder near New Haven Ct of Jennie Cramer, but the Mallers were never convicted.
In the Cathedral at Ar mand Ireland Rev. Mr. MacNeece denounced secret societies with focus on the Ancient Order of Hibernians. He claimed the society founded in America was seeking new members in Ireland and urged Catholics to avoid involvement.
A heavy storm with lightning struck Milnerburg and Gentilly Road areas causing multiple deaths and injuries. Victor Marchand died instantly. Edgar Charles died later from injuries. Edward Williams and a Gentilly Road dairyman were seriously injured. An electric shock at Spanish Fort left another man seriously hurt.
A Russian party led by Captain Grombtchevske was halted by Chinese authorities at Pola near the Tibetan Desert border. Ordered to return to Kashgar, the group refused and vanished into the desert overnight.
Secretary Windom issued a call for offers of U S bonds to be made at the Treasury on July 24. Light offerings have allowed the surplus to grow to 50 million dollars, and with other funds there is about 100 million dollars available for debt reduction.
In Collinsville Georgia a local option town, residents blew up the original package dealer's establishment with dynamite and warned that if he reopened he would be blown up with his bottles.
A World’s Fair director indicated on Saturday that General Gosshorn is practically chosen as Director General. In other news, Louis Hageman, a Minneapolis census enumerator, was arrested on a fraud charge.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a dark figure with a large dagger in a place named Des X. Details are unclear and no dates, people, or organizations are readable.
Fireman William Thursby of the Long Island railroad North Shore Division acted with calm daring as a train rushed toward children at the Lawrence street crossing in Flushing. He climbed onto the pilot, grabbed a brace, and lifted a child to safety as the locomotive thundered by, saving a life and thrilling witnesses.
Preman Rhoadhouse admitted killing engineer Vande Vander in a train cab near Van Wert Ohio after a violent confrontation. He described striking the engineer with a hammer and feigning illness to avoid lynching. The confession follows three days of mental distress and the wrecked engine near the Van Wert crossing.
Secretary of the Interior received a telegram from Captain Boutelle superintendent of Yellowstone stating the Excelsior Geyser has erupted since Saturday the first time in two years. A column of hot water rises about three hundred feet above the crater.
Co W Dougherty was arrested at St Charles Missouri on pension fraud and postal law violations. He was taken to St Louis and placed under 2500 dollars bond. Authorities say the frauds extended over several years.
An excursion steamer Etla H. from Port Bay to Buckhorn Island with about 150 aboard neared Niagara Falls after engine trouble and failed anchor. The hawser tore loose, bulkhead gave way, but a repair allowed escape upstream, saving all aboard amid frantic scenes as the vessel stopped near the falls.
A cyclone swept Bowen, Clifford and Galesburg about twelve miles northwest of Hunter in Trysail township. It leveled buildings and crops, killed five people and seriously injured a couple near Clifford as telegraph lines lay down and reporters travel to stations for details.
Nelson Coombs of four miles back of Ripley Landing West Virginia fled to the woods with a rope after his wife bore a fifth daughter. Searchers comb the woods and river area for him, with many believing he may have drowned in the nearby water.
Lizzie Long, 26, at Mount Morris New York, slept Sunday July 13 after numbness and drowsiness. She was placed in bed with medical aid and restoratives given, and she appeared to fall into a peaceful sleep from which she has not awakened.
The new comet discovered at Corgia was observed Tuesday night at Harvard College Observatory by Mr Wen dell. Its position was 10:29 Cambridge mean time, right ascension 13. L minutes, declination 42 degrees and minutes. The comet is not visible to the naked eye.
The Webb family in Oskaloosa Iowa, including Arthur Webb his wife and four stepdaughters are under arrest for the beating death of Webb and Mrs Ansle's three year old child. Webb who married Mrs Joseph Ansle about a year ago faces murder charges in connection with the incident.
Buenos Ayres is greatly agitated after the discovery of a plot to overthrow the government. The city is garrisoned by 4 000 troops and 3 000 armed policemen. The bourse is remoralized.
A number of Chicago and Alton railroad conductors have been discharged and more are expected to follow. The company is conducting detective work to investigate irregularities.
The President prepares a message to Congress urging radical legislation to close the mails to lotteries and all forms of lottery advertising, aiming to curb gambling promotion nationwide.
The Senate Committee on Pensions ordered a favorable report on a bill granting a $2,000 pension to the widow of General George R. McClean.
Milwaukee recount of districts shows total population 206,308, up 90,721 since 1880. The revised figures reflect changes in urban growth within the city limits.
The records show daily Senate and House actions from July 16 to July 22 including resolutions for information on CanadianPacific transport and Guatemalan expulsion, land purchases in Baltimore, pensions, telegraph bills, and a Chickamauga National Park measure. Debates cover sundry civil appropriations, irrigation repeal, land forfeiture, and the original package bill. House adjournments reflect quorums and memorial notices.
Hanvey Poren walked from Bridgeton to Trenton seventy one miles in sixteen hours and fifteen hours three minutes he logged 188817 steps earning $150. A Russian railway firm bought a full Pullman car outfit and in Wisconsin Als Butternut women approved a new school building sparking riot.
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