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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1898
Page
1
A garbled report links three murder suspects to a Valentine Hoy case in a gang milieu. The text references military force, potential use of poison, and a March timing with unclear details and names.
The torpedo Goat Winslow on its voyage to Key West to join the North Atlantic squadron put into Charleston harbor Monday due to heavy seas. She will proceed as soon as weather permits.
In Washington on March 4 the Senate discussed house amendments to conference reports as to tariff and other measures. Reports from Senator Hoar and others show ongoing negotiations with members like Rawlins and Ingram. Separately, news from Shelbyville and New York highlighted a major stock sale and shell capacity developments as sources prepared for early government orders.
State Attorney General Ketcham argues that a mental state caused Judge Craig to dismiss the case. He cites failure to convict Hines on alleged acts, blaming insufficient evidence and mental provocation. The commentary links the decision to the defendant’s mind set and the court’s March events.
The report notes the death of Mrs Harvey at St. Joan Catholic church due to heart trouble as she entered the church steps. It also lists March 4 commission of fourth class postmasters in Indiana including Woxsesy Hamilton county Etta Wright Lewisville Henry county L F Symons Midway Spencer county and H L Myers Midway. Reeves Furniture Co in Corus Bells Indiana with $20 000 investment passes to a receiver C Laughlin named receiver.
In Wabash Indiana Laketon residents faced a heated bid to grant Samuel Bloor a license to sell liquor. A petition signed by about 350 voters was read. opponents threw the remonstrance into a stove, delaying a later second petition as tensions rose.
A damaged OCR text hints at a local case involving abuse by a parent toward a child. Mentions a church pew scene and references to fees, a person named Evanship, and a woman cited in the incident. Details are unclear due to text quality.
Officials report the first government recruitment drive westward to find artillerymen in Indianapolis and nearby cities. The drive opens Tuesday and aims to fill men for the regiment. In other news, Burnham College President Mills to preach the dedication sermon for Chicago Friends Church on March 20. A Muson revival ends with 525 conversions and 250 new members at High Street M E Church, led by Rev L J Daftzger and Miss Sarah Doebler.
Major P Finney of New Albany will be presented to the May state encampment of the Grand Army for commander.
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