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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1894
Page
1
Springfield authorities plan a citywide speed limit of eight miles per hour for bicycle riders. The report notes various unrelated oddities and garbled phrases, with no clear additional facts to substantiate the rest.
A garbled OCR fragment presents unclear phrases and unresolved terms. Readable bits hint at place names and potential identities but lack coherent context or a definite event. No definite action or outcome can be established from the readable text.
A garbled OCR fragment references names and actions but contains no clear events or recognizable entities to summarize. The readable text is insufficient to identify people, places, or outcomes.
An OCR read shows a garbled reference to a federal route or transport plan involving counties and woodlands. It mentions terms like city and county names, a station or route in a district, and possible timelines or projections, but the text is severely distorted.
An OCR fragment from Paterson records a chaotic gathering with unclear names and actions. The garbled text hints at a contentious dispute, possible clashes, and a reported strike or protest linked to a local issue. Readable elements mention officials, a meeting, and public tension.
Four survivors of Nie petioon's grand aria are described along with distant references to presiding figures and warfare. The text mentions a lingering hardship, a named individual, and cautions about hidden patents amid conflict.
The text recalls Hrimund Yates and his pride in a Tieht and khapely Spure in early fe. He mourns its Teas at age forty, then reflects on his milestones and the shifting era as decades pass.
Fragmentary text mentions nations and earth spirit themes with distorted names and numbers. readable parts reference years, people, and a survey of civics but lack coherent facts or events.
A fragment describes tickets issued weekly by a figure for charity while hospitals and wards receive support. It hints at social impact, personal motives, and the public response shaping hope and sorrow in a troubled era.
The American Daughters of the Revolution seek official recognition for their first president general Caroline Scott Harrison wife of Benjamin Harrison by placing her portrait on a postage stamp. The movement aims to honor the founder’s memory and highlight her role in early American heritage.
A new reform proposal aims to end the shared pencil habit in classrooms to prevent disease spread. It highlights that pupils often wet pencils with their mouths and then share them, creating a common risk in schools. The measure would replace the common pencil receptacle with individual handling to reduce contagion.
An expedition by Coxevites attempting to navigate the Platte River in Colorado ends with many dead and missing. From Den Ver they set sail aboard the Tout, around twenty nine boats involved, with only about twenty reaching Brighten amid raging currents. Several boats and island encampments were lost as the river surged, and many sailors remain unaccounted for or drowned.
Garbled text hints at a dramatic scene with references to Vodou, priests, mobs, and a tense confrontation. Names and places are unreadable, but imagery suggests a public dispute or ritual involving power, love, and punishment in a crowded setting.
A garbled report describes a theft by a thief named Crt age and a chase involving a farmer and others. The text references a June event, a family near here, and mentions police, a wallet, cereal, and an attempted arrest amid confusing details.
Fragmentary report notes a strike threat between groups and workers. Disjointed phrases reference tensions, resumes, and a potential clash amid unrest, with vague mention of authorities and timing.
The report describes a man killed near Wise County resisting arrest. He was known as a feared figure across Kentucky and Virginia with alleged ties to unlawful activities. The details are sparse but indicate a violent encounter with law enforcement and a dramatic end to the pursuit.
A chaotic report states that religious group members were captured near Dah area and transported to the city by sheriff Cropeh and the army. They are reportedly being fed at public expense.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a senate session discussing a resolution related to dissolving the government claim against the Stanford estate. Details and outcome are unreadable. no names or dates are clear.
A fragment notes Friday morning plans by a smaller group of railroad cargo operators to attend a Columbus convention on Saturday. After the decision, minority operators resisted joining the meeting's agreement and refused to be bound by the convention's ruling.
Treasury officials have received no information on the reported wreck of the revenue cutter Bear near Sitka Alaska and believe the rumor may be untrue. No further details are available from the department as efforts continue to confirm the incident.
Reports say miners and deputies clash at Crippie Creek with nightlong fighting Friday evening. Militants claim several miners killed as deputies outnumber militia and vow to fight despite military authorities.
The meeting in Columbus drew about twenty operator delegates and over twenty miners from the area. Officials, led by Preston McPhid of Berna, planned representation for nonferrous interests, debating concessions and the path topeace, with the conference adjourning after a lengthy session.
Miners sue operators alleging withheld money under lawful treaty terms. The suit references the Notbiias County Court and names Robbins College and the Ca ptre Poaasninedi Vallape Peoria as involved entities. The action seeks redress for the first month’s payment due under the miners contracts and warns of further legal steps if not resolved.
The eleventh week of tariff talks in the Senate nears closure as ten parts of the schedules pass rapidly after the cotton schedule. Senator Jones and allies concede to cotton manufacturers while others push against higher duties on brandy and cordials amid objections about luxury and health concerns. The reform battle over wine duties continues, with a key vote expected Tuesday.
A garbled report describes many teams and wagers amid unclear names and places. The text mentions football style play and a period of unfamiliar events and directions, with scattered references to people and teams without clear context or outcomes.
In Jinfoestern New York a fire left four missing as searchers, aided by volunteers, scoured the area Sunday afternoon. Names Macwie Mines Mine and others are listed among those missing.
Rescue efforts found five people in a boat on the lake Sunday morning. Three drowned. names given as Amer Larkinn aged 40 Mildred Larkins aged 38 and Hessie Ainsworth aged 17. Bodies not recovered.
Saturday the secretary requested the resignation of Augustus Moore the local inspector of boilers at Cincinnati. A designating board including the district judge the port surveyor and supervising inspector of steam vessels will recommend his successor.
The battalion of four cadet companies from Ada Normal School volunteered to Governor McKinley through Lieut. Col. BE E. Edge.
Western and central Kansas end long drought as heavy rains in the last day bring relief. Wheat damage not total, with expectations of at least half the usual crop. Kansas City and nearby areas report the moisture aiding farms and futures.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a June 11 bank robbery in Berpee Ontario. Details are unclear but imply a private financial office or safehouse involved with unspecified suspects and minimal corroborating data.
Arizona legislator Mark Smith moves to strike federal funds for the Carlisle Indian School and other eastern facilities. He argues education there harms Indian youth, claiming female graduates adopt superior airs and align with miners and disreputable white men, while male graduates show dangerous traits.
In Pyrrsmunoenw Pennsylvania on June 12 the miners leaders accept a one cent per ton settlement for the Pittsburgh district. Operators and miners show mixed reactions with W O D De Armitt of the New York and Cleveland Gas Co declining the rate due to a contract running to December 11. Mine owners plan to resume work this week while many miners expect to vote to approve the settlement.
In GakeNVielle Mississippi on June 12 a feud between J O Hales and WLW Walker erupted at Walker's store. Hales fired killing Walker after Walker shot Hales in the arm. Hales then shot Walker's brains from his head in a deadly confrontation. Polemical reports note a feud and a fatal outcome.
Fifty miners in Drankoop Kentucky refused to work without protection on Saturday. Each was furnished a Winchester repeater and, after threats by walking delegates, the men are afraid to work. Despite this, the new mine work continues with workers armed.
A June 10 dispatch from Tien-Fhin, picked up by the Times, says Corean insurgents are dispersing before the arrival of imperial troops.
Nashville jury failed to reach a verdict in the case against M. A. Spurr president of the defunct Commercial National Bank charged with false certification of checks. The jurors were discharged by Judge Sage after failing to agree.
Corumars Ohio June 11. Operators and miners hold a joint conference as fears rise of no settlement. President Adams of the miners resists compromises while operators push for a deal on a two tier basis amid warnings of a civil war scale if talks fail. Telegram pressure from miners’ delegates amplifies the stalemate.
A wage schedule agreement ends the coal strike after protracted talks. About 153,600 miners are set to return to work, restoring labor at stable wages and resuming production. Government troops remain on alert as local tensions fade over the compromise.
John Kane a drunk tinner from Ashland Avenue attacked five men with an ax in Fisher's blacksmith shop and critically injured Officer Thomas Birmingham. Victims include Joseph Lehnitz James Reilly Ernest Drummond Chris Visher and Thomas Birmingham. Kane then fought officers before being subdued.
A fatal accident happened to the through Canadian Pacific express near Fort William when a burning bridge failed, sending four cars into the Mattawa River. Mail and express matter were destroyed. Mrs. Barker of Elkhorn Manitoba drowned, Express Messenger Brown of Toronto missing, two others feared drowned. Injured include Mrs. Hickie of Middleville Michigan, Fireman Whitehead, Engineer Elmes.
June 11 report from Janestons North Dakota notes strong winds blowing for two days and sand filling the air as residents cope with the dusty conditions.
Deputies rescued American workers kidnapped and held with chalk marked placards after clashes Saturday and Sunday. Victims appeared worn and haggard, with public outcry rising against the perpetrators amid cross party condemnation.
Mining operators from Wilsonburg and Clarksburg offered the troops steady employment promising wages not less than Sunday. The offer was rejected by one member who had left a Sydney job to join the army.
The deputies led by Gen. Brooks broke camp at Independence mine at 9 am Monday and marched to Cripple Creek where their commissions were canceled and arms relinquished to be sent to Colorado Springs. Brooks pledges protection for all workers, union or non union, to resume mining.
In Long Island City on Monday ajury awarded William Leavitt seven thousand dollars in damages against Eugene Manriac for alienation of Leavitts wifes affections. Leavitt had claimed twenty three thousand dollars.
Congress across chambers debates the tariff schedule including sugar duties and buckwheat rates, with amendments raising sugar ad valorem and adding saccharine duties. The Senate weighs tobacco, live animals, and Buckwheat provisions as the House advances Indian appropriations and immigration investigations.
The Georges Creek district in Campentamp Maryland saw unchanged conditions Monday with several mines reopening under increased force while two Lonoconing mines, shut since the strike, started with a small force. Militia remains in the area and leaders move between sites seeking an adjustment of grievances.
The Indiana recap reports an attachment for $500000 against Fort Wayne Electric Co. property in New York for money advanced between 1892 and 1894. It notes spurious coin in Madison county, a found death of Henice Gneery Doveras, a Peru theft sweep with 400 items recovered, a failed gas generator deal by A M Beach, a $2500 verdict for Frank G Stephens against Monon railroad, bread selling at 5 cents in Columbus, a rat nursing habit in Goshen, a large prison count in Northern, and various crimes, accidents, and local developments across the state.
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