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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1890
Page
1
Richard Vacx, newly elected to Congress to replace Samuel J. Randall, asserts he is the only American who ever danced with Queen Victoria, a claim highlighting his unusual personal connection.
President Adams announces ConmaxeL University will discontinue its journalism course as the department of rhetoric and English literature undergoes reorganization. The move reflects strategic restructuring within the liberal arts offerings.
Miss Brite Ssrra is named resident physician at the women's prison in Sherborn Massachusetts. At twenty three she has practiced medicine for two years.
An English naval officer has developed a light and portable pneumatic line-throwing gun. It fires a hollow shell that carries a cord to a wrecked ship or into a burning building on land.
Ex Governor J Stexing Morgox of Nebraska claims more than six hundred million trees planted by human hands are growing in the state as part of Arbor Day efforts.
Mrs Hannison will not spend the summer at Dees Park once a resort for presidents. They may visit briefly during the warm spell as guests of friends.
A brief historical note traces punctuation development from the period to modern times. It states that among common marks the period predates the fifteenth century, the colon arrived around 1455, the comma about 35 years later, and the semicolon circa 157.
The navy suspends Commander McCalla from rank and duty for three years, prohibiting him from leaving the country without permission, wearing his uniform, or visiting the Navy Department. His sea pay drops from 3500 to 2300 dollars. He maintains a home at Newport.
The article notes large crowds flocking to new cruiser exhibitions in San Francisco drawing 490000 visitors. It also reports a Baltimore event drawing a single day crowd of 1000000, with the ship taking a day to settle after the visits.
A New York writer alleges an agreement among five magazine editors to return unread manuscripts by next mail. He says some editors refuse to open submissions and instantly toss them in the wastebasket, causing many authors to lose chances to publish.
New York has 36 000 Indian children of school age but only 11 000 receive proper school accommodations. The commissioner seeks more money for education, noting its importance to both Indians and whites of the West.
A French Academy prize of forty thousand francs was awarded to a physician for research on proving death to prevent burial alive. The method tests a supposed corpse by strong light. if the skin near the fingers shows a scarlet tint, it suggests blood circulates, indicating life. no scarlet confirms death.
A Savannah Georgia firm shows a new plant with a berry sized fruit yielding a drop of fragrant liquid for cologne. The plant, named the cologne plant, has long lance shaped leaves and grows only in shaded areas. Only about a dozen such plants likely exist.
An old note recommends a Bergen setter approach over current methods for squinting, describing black goggles with a central hole as less favorable and urging use of the Bergen setter technique for better results.
The 1890 census machinery is under way across the United States requiring 43 000 men and many clerks. The Superintendent must report noncompliers who face fines up to 100 dollars. Officials warn against refusing mortuary and disease questions while emphasizing enforcement.
Charles H. Ellison, visiting Lulah Falls on Lookout Mountain near Chattanooga, tumbled from a precipice while descending a steep path. He was found by companions, carried to a carriage, and taken home as doctors fear he cannot recover from probable fatal injuries.
Benjamin Barman a lad under seven fell from a third story window while feeding a canary. He was impaled on an iron picket of the front fence and lost his arm as the weight of his body tore the mangled limb from the shoulder area.
Mrs Parsons told Arbeiterbund members in Chicago that dynamite would liberate the human race not by bombing people but by breaking capitalist power, likening it to gunpowder ending feudal barons. She argued dynamite in workers' hands would render capitalist armies useless in street fighting.
Revered evangelist Sam Small is reported to relocate to Ogden Utah to serve there and make it his future home. The move requires severing ties with the Southern Methodist Conference and affiliating with the Northern Methodists.
The American Wheel Company of Chicago has bought White's wheel works in Fort Wayne Indiana, one of the state’s largest wheel factories. The same trust also controls N G Gids & Sons works in Fort Wayne and is said to corner on hickory.
In a saloon David Reagan became involved in a quarrel with William Bickel. Bickel struck Reagan in the face, causing a severe injury described as a broken neck. Local authorities opened an inquiry into the incident.
A fire on the second floor of 1638 Franklin Avenue in St Louis trapped several residents. George Wolf and family suffered severe burns, with multiple others injured and a seventy year old man dead. The blaze caused about 10000 dollars in damage and Geo Hyde, the lessee, was arrested on suspicion of arson.
A Missouri Valley chronicle reports Loveland eight miles below Levelmuid utterly wrecked by a colossal waterspout. A cloud burst smashed the town a mile downstream, killing Mrs Sayles and her son among the few named victims and sweeping others from treetops. Search for missing bodies continues.
Wealthy young J Harbert and James Boyd son of District Attorney D P Boyd quarreled on a road returning from church. Six shots were fired by each. Harbert fell with a bullet in the right breast and died. Boyd surrendered to authorities.
A Panilly Bat incident near George's Lake in Prescott County Ontario leaves two seven and nine year old boys dead. Grandfather and mother with a three year old child are seriously ill while other family members recover. Local wild parsnips suspected poisoning.
The House Committee on Indian Affairs completed the Indian appropriation bill for the fiscal year 1891. It carries an appropriation of about 56,000,000, somewhat below the prior year’s total.
Cincinnati carpenters halted work on the 2d in protest of Emperor William and Prince Bismarck. The dispute centers on political remarks and retirement issues affecting the labor action and city labor relations.
A devastating storm swept Glenwood Iowa just after midnight striking the State Institution for the Feeble Minded. The smoke stack and roof collapsed crushing Willie Cline and Wesley Emery while six others were injured. Injuries include John Swallow Sam Askins Willie Prather Ed Street Henry Snyder and others. widespread damage reported across Council Bluffs and surrounding areas.
Part of an old church near a new structure in Freeport collapsed, injuring five workers. John Coughlin suffered multiple fractures, Fred Hill internal injuries possibly spine fracture, Charles Rudolph back injuries, Peter Zimmerman (Zimmerman) broken limbs and spine with poor prognosis, John Pookes scalp wound and chest injuries. Two may die as crossbeams decayed after thirty five years.
During a storm a meteor was reported to have fallen in western St. Louis. Eyewitnesses described a large ball of fire with a comet like tail and a hissing sound until it struck earth. The impact created a hole several feet deep where the meteor landed.
The record details expected party margins for governor and state offices. Democratic Governor Ven noyer leads with a 1500 to 2000 majority, Hermann Republicans for Congress with at least 7000, and statewide tickets Republican by 4000 to 6000. Legislature forecast: Senate 22 Republicans and Democrats 22, House 25 Republicans and Democrats 22.
Mrs. Mary Conklin of Rentwood Ack. attempted to cross White River on a horse with a ten month old baby in her lap and two boys behind her. The saddle turned in the center of the stream and the mother and child escaped while the two boys aged nine and five drowned.
The Supreme Court affirms Judge Underwood of Auburn in Kemmler habeas corpus matter. The ruling moves the case to the Court of Appeals. The sole remaining issue is whether the warden of Auburn prison can legally carry out the execution.
A pardon issued to the Duke of Orleans followed his sentence for violating exile decrees against his family. He was taken to the frontier after his confinement.
U.S. Judge Foster leads habeas corpus actions under Kansas law after a recent Supreme Court ruling. Original package liquor cases result in conviction and jail terms for involved dealers.
In Cleveland Ohio crowds attend the Garfield Memorial dedication with President Harrison, Cabinet members, and a large march. In Richmond Virginia a vast crowd unveils a statue of Robert E Lee with ceremonies led by Governor McKinley and Gen Jubal Early to celebrate the Confederate general's memory.
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