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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1891
Page
1
AmHEnsT college will spend $100,000 of the gift for building physical and chemical laboratories. Twenty one Italian immigrants who arrived in New York on the steamer Massalia were debarred from landing as ex convict.
News from San Francisco reports a cargo of 100000 plus pounds of opium smuggled from China. With a duty of 12 dollars per pound the illicit deal yields about 1 200 000 dollars for the operatives.
The aging effect of grief on Princess Clothda widow of Prince Napoleon is noted as she appears at 48 with once blonde hair now turned white from sorrow. The report emphasizes her enduring distress and changes in appearance.
Walter Claynes, resident of Hayneshill Brimield Mass, reached 101 years old. The article notes his age 95 in one count, a sister aged 88, and a horse he still drives that is recorded as 26 years old.
A New York paper notes a surge of deaths among those aged eighty to ninety nine, counting twenty aged elders in a recent report.
A Mississippi woman from Yazoo County began to turn white seven years ago and now nearly passes as Caucasian. Only a dark pigmentation around her neck remains as a remnant of her former black skin.
The reports say Japanese forces have been shaken by six ty-four earthquakes in twenty-four days in March. That averages about three quakes daily or one every ten hours, suggesting significant disruption to their operations.
During his presidential tour in France M Connor travels free on railways. Afterward his secretary calculates the cost at regular rates and distributes the amount among the lowest paid railway workers.
In a Justice court in Chicago two men named Doe hin Smith were arrested for the same offense. The wrong man was fined by error and the court quickly corrected the mistake before a mass protest could be organized by the innocent owner of that name.
A German discovery in ancient textile methods promises to adapt the mummies' head band preservation technique to fabrics. The result is claimed to resist wear, though fashion wants will change twice yearly as usual.
A Colorado law imposes a fifty dollar fine or thirty days imprisonment for carrying concealed weapons anywhere in the state. If an officer fails to search a person carrying such arms after being notified, the officer faces a fine, with one half to the informant and one half to district funds.
Ten nyson earns added income selling milk from his estate cows on the Isle of Wight. His milk carts display the name Alfred Lord Tennyson, shocking some admirers while others see no harm. The writer notes milk is essential, even more so than poetry.
A London observation notes that actors and musicians show unusual immunity to the grip epidemic. The article suggests constant vocal use may strengthen vocal organs, hindering grip germs from lodging.
The census bulletin reports bluestone output in the year 5,196,840 cubic feet for New York New Jersey and Pennsylvania the only states in the US for this variety valued at 1 690 607 dollars. Expenditures by quarries totaled 508 582 with wages of 1 793 workers reaching 6597 634.
The readable fragments describe a grand bridge or structure in Smith Arkansas with mentions of a river, large size, iron content, and rail or wagon accommodations. Details are unclear due to OCR corruption but indicate a significant construction project and transportation context in the locality.
W M K Duvall, famed for penning letters to U S officials, was ordered for court in Baltimore Friday over a scheme that tricked housewives into surrendering husbands shoes. He reportedly obtained over fifty pairs, selling many at second hand stores, with several victims pursuing prosecutions.
In the Behring Sea bill debate Mr Stavely opposed the clause allowing United States subjects to capture 7 590 seals for native food supplies. He moved to insert if Canada consents but Gov official W O Smith said Canada had given consent. The bill passed and goes to the Lords with acknowledgment of cross party restraint aiding rapid passage. Alex Stavely Hill noted as Alaska fisheries expert.
Ottawa Ont mourns Sir John MacDonald with a nation learning of his death. The embalmed body lies in a rose colored casket with silver handles. State events are planned from Larnscliffe to parliament, then St Alban church and Kingston for interment. Conservatives debate Sir John W Thompson’s leadership amid Orangeman opposition.
Two Vanderburg brothers died from hydrophobia after a mad dog bite spread through a western Atchison county cattle herd. A third brother was hospitalized in Kansas City with the same symptoms and is not expected to survive.
A German fleet of three corvettes led by Admiral Valoiz left Yokohama May 3 and arrived Friday morning in San Francisco. The ships Sophie Letpsie and Alexandrine plan to coal and provision before sailing to the Chilean coast while taking on board supplies for German vessels currently in South America.
Following the attorney general ruling, the treasury converts seigniorage from silver coin into standard dollars and issues silver certificates. The amount of silver dollars not yet certificate-backed grew from 600,000 on May 1 to over 6,009,000 by June 1.
Representatives of Kentucky jean manufacturers with 3,200 looms met in Louisville to cut production by two thirds for fifteen weeks. Output will fall by 50,000 pieces, valued at £90,000, citing unsatisfactory trade conditions as the reason.
The schooner C. F. Hills reports from San Francisco that the grip is wreaking havoc among natives in Kodiak. Hundreds have died, about a dozen daily, with no doctors or medical stores. Native hardships grow from poor seal otter catches.
Four hundred Syrians landed at the barge office Friday and were detained by order of Col. Weber. They will probably be sent back. Three thousand one hundred eleven immigrants waited to be registered Friday.
Philadelphia mayor announces a five thousand dollar reward for the arrest and conviction of Gideon W. Marsh in connection with alleged law violations while serving as president of the Keystone National Bank.
A dwelling belonging to farmer Samuel P. Meyers near Meyersdale Pennsylvania burned Thursday night. Two children, Clara and Missouri Meyers, ages nine and twelve, perished in the fire.
An earthquake struck Verona Mantua and surrounding Lombardy Venetia and Tuscany with three major shocks early Sunday morning. Buildings collapsed causing multiple deaths and injuries. Residents fled to streets as tremors were felt in Venice Milan and Goeloek.
A Winnipeg express mail from Ottawa to Winnipeg carried 10,663 dollars in two bank shipments. The package of 200 dollars mailed was destroyed at Straight Lake Ontario in a wreck. The loss to the banks is not yet clear, but likely falls on the sending banks.
Three women employed in the kitchen of the Manhattan Athletic Club in New York were found unconscious in their room and taken to Bellevue Hospital. They are Kate Fleming 14, Ron Tracy 20, and Annie Cassidy 20. The gas exposure is believed to be accidental.
A German squadron of three warships the Ripsig Sophie and Alexandrine departed San Francisco Sunday evening bound for Chile after a two day stay in port.
A new society has formed in New York aimed at connecting educated men and women with the laboring class to foster mutual benefit through closer relations and shared understanding. The group emphasizes education and social outreach to bridge gaps between workers and professionals.
Violent uprising in Port au Prince follows a jail break led by a former cabinet minister. President Hippolyte orders arrests of eighty suspects. rebels free about 200 prisoners, then are routed as many are executed. Leader of the revolt is captured and shot. unrest centers on the killing of Ernest Rigaud.
Dispatches report rapid rising water along the Red River in Texas with towns like Vainesville and Belcher inundated. Cattle losses include 400 head and 55 horses near Doss on the M K and T railway, while crops and farms are submerged. Four people drown near Chillicothe during a heavy rain near a bridge.
Lord Salisbury moved a second reading of the Behring Sea bill to enable England to act on arbitration and provide compensation for real losses. The government did not admit liability for full compensation. He believed Russia favored arbitration. The bill was read second and third times and passed, having already passed the House of Commons.
It is reported that Grand Duke Sergius told the czar the Moscow expulsions were brutal and gave orders for a gradual process to allow Jews to settle their affairs.
A report claimed Gen Janes Longstreet was gravely ill. that claim is unfounded. Mr Jerome Hill of St Louis reports the general is in excellent health.
The grand jury has returned seventeen indictments against ex City Treasurer Bardsley of Philadelphia. The maximum penalty cited is eighty five years imprisonment.
The London Chronicle reports losses from Peter's pence due to bad investments totaling around 260000 dollars. The figure highlights financial strain linked to ecclesiastical revenue and investment choices.
The city of Wilmington Delaware has elected a Republican mayor and city officers, the first Republican leadership in seven years. The result marks a shift in local governance with party representation returning to the mayoralty and key city roles.
A Cincinnati Enquirer correspondent reports Washington plans to retaliate over the Italian dispute. President Harrison ordered Minister Porter to take summer leave and possibly close the Rome legation if Italy keeps its Washington representation reduced. High sources say the move aims to leave Italy unrepresented in Washington.
In Templehof during morning drill with the emperor present a vivid lightning bolt struck gnadiers. Captain Von Quast and three soldiers were knocked senseless. two soldiers died immediately and another was badly wounded. A horse also perished as rifles and bayonets may have conducted the electric charge.
Three years after marrying Edith Pearl Wilson aged 15 of Douittsburgh Pa the famous clown left his $100000 to her. He died months ago and is now buried with his young widow gone.
Former city treasurer Bardsley pleaded guilty in a Philadelphia court to seventeen indictments. A two week suspension of further auction was agreed. The total involved is 573,405 dollars, sparking a sensation and rumors he may disclose more details.
Secret Service warns Chicago jewelers they will be prosecuted for counterfeiting if found plating silver or nickel coins to pass as gold Bangles. The move follows discovery that plated coins resemble genuine gold coins in size and have been circulated.
Sir Gordon Cumming loses his defamation suit after a jury finds against him in the baccarat cheating case. The trial, involving the Prince of Wales and other eminent figures, closes with a verdict favorable to Firestley.
The Illinois house on Tuesday morning passed the World’s Fair appropriation bill as amended, cutting the appropriation from 1 009 000 to 750 000. The senate declined to concur, and the measure moved to a conference committee.
At Carden New York Superior Court Dominico Sacco pleaded guilty to murder in the stabbing of his sister in law. His attorney said Sacco would rather let the court fix his sentence than face inflamed public sentiment against Italians.
A Paris cabinet council on Tuesday decided to ask parliament for the credit needed to enable France to take part in the Chicago World's fair.
Wheat fields near Decatur Illinois are reported to be alive with wheat-bhees and crop threats as farmers monitor infestations and take early control measures.
Thirty thousand people lined Galena streets for the bronze statue unveiling honoring Gen. Ulysses S. Grant donated by H. Kohl of Chicago. Ex-Senator Clellan and Gov. Fifer spoke as Ex-Gov. Hoard presented the statue. Depew’s oration lauded Grant from frontier farmer to Civil War hero and 19th century statesman.
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