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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1897
Page
1
A sprawling text block lists varied items from a New York barber Sunday law to dairy and naval embezzlement cases, plus references to California marriage rules, land and tea plant notes, and worldwide weather, industry, and political notes. The page mixes legal actions, international mentions, and local anecdotes in a dense era-tinged survey.
Havana dispatch reports from trusted sources that Gen Weyler has received a formal demand from Madrid to resign. He reportedly exchanged sharp words with the central government and the Spanish Bank of the Island of Cuba may be replaced by the Bank of Spain in Madrid. Two prominent Cubans began exile in Ceuta on Saturday.
The Kansas City, arriving from Savannah, reports passing the US Columbia off Winter Quarter Lightship at 1 am Friday with a US monitor in tow. It is believed the monitor is Tariten, previously reported disabled. A destructive fire in Elaine West Virginia on March 1 destroyed 12 stores, an opera house, two hotels, barber shop, several lave offices, a printing office and three dwellings, with heavy losses.
March 15 report from Sum mit County Horticultural Society notes the peach crop this year will be poor while plums cherries and apples are in good condition across all sections.
A seven month drop in U S immigration by 45 525 is reported as heavy deportations and strict examinations curb arrivals. Officials say fewer entrants come from Europe while more travel to Brazil Argentina and other South American nations seeking easier migration.
Secretary Long advertised 8 000 tons of nickel steel armor for battleships Alabama, Wisconsin, and Illinois along with belts and forgings. Bids, contracts, and payment terms were set to be decided by government officials, with compensation to builders and suppliers. The Ways and Means Committee delayed final action as they complete the tariff measure and report to Congress.
Mrs Ruiz widow of a man alleged murdered in a Cuban military prison meets Secretary Sherman in Washington with five children and an interpreter. She pleads for U S indemnity from Spain for the death of her husband, a dentist in Cuba for 15 years. Sherman requests a written petition for department consideration.
Gov Renfro, a Democrat, vetoed the civil service bill passed by the Democratic legislature. In his message the governor said it is right and just that an executive select his own confidential advisers and subordinates.
Desperado John Good beat a woman and shot a boy in Muarner HoGansuize Ga on March 13 by fearing Alice Roberts and her son would betray him to officers for robbing a store the boy died.
George Matthews, who killed James J. Irwin at Allen's Fresh in Charles County last August, was executed in the La Plata jail yard at 8 30 Friday morning. The condemned man displayed nerve throughout his trial and imprisonment.
Dispatches from London and Paris report the powers planning a blockade of Crete and Greek ports amid continued insurgent bombardment. Italian forces halt insurgents at Nissamo Kastelli while a Russian warship ferries news from Kissame bay.
The Republican caucus in Pramankrony, War, met on Saturday with 62 present and 40 voting for a ballot. Hunter led the roll with 33 votes, Holt 1, Lewis 5, Boyle 4, Yerres 2, and 24 needed for nomination. Hunter was declared the nominee amid a rousing reception and vows to serve, while tensions over proxi es and potential cross votes were noted.
Hestinctax Va March 15 tug workers in the Eichelberger Hicks and Sweet Reed bituminous coal mines Dudley Bedford counties have gone on strike over a yardage price cut. Mine owners say prices at 35 cents due to low market demand. About 406 men affected.
On Saturday night at 8:30 Walter Merritt shot Policeman Kenry Layne who died instantly. Merritt, drunk and disorderly, was then killed by Officers Moorman and Cravens after firing at them. Layne warned Merritt before the fatal shot.
Chicago parties promote an enterprise to develop a new town named New Gilenge near Falpanasso Indiana. March 15 marks the announcement of this real estate project.
Washington report details a House tariff measure presented by Chairman Dingley. The plan seeks increased revenue, about 71.7 million, and aims to protect and stimulate domestic industries by raising duties on wool and woolens, sugar, tobacco, cotton goods, iron and steel, and other imports.
Rome dispatch reports Ricetti Garibaldi organizing three volunteer regiments for Greek aided defense in Crete. Stefani Canzio and Coll Mercu assist as brother-in-law joins. Italian government orders Admiral Canevaro to arrest Garibaldi if he lands in Crete. Two killed and five wounded in a separate rail wreck near Hiawatha Kansas on March 16 as Missouri Pacific train derails.
Clarkesville Tenn March 16 Early Monday tramps forced a Louisville and Nashville switch at Springfield wrecking a freight train. Several cars telescoped and the loss is reported large. The deed is attributed to the tramp group seeking revenge.
A fragmentary OCR note from a Virginia page mentions a receiver for a loan and hops with ears a punny local item. It lists We Va as a place and includes scattered names, but the full context is unclear.
President urges Congress to appoint an extraordinary session to correct a three year pattern of receipts falling short of expenditures. The message cites rising debt, shrinking gold reserves, and repeated bond sales, calling for ample revenue and a tariff law to restore fiscal stability and support pensions, industry, and public services.
Jar Bradley declines intervention in Atonze Walling's case. The governor endorses the jury's credibility ruling and refuses to commute the sentence. Also includes brief dispatch on Albanian incursions near the Servian frontier with casualties and Turkish troop deployment.
President McKinley convenes the 55th Congress in extraordinary session. Senate spends hours in recess awaiting House organization. W A Harris sworn in as senator from Kansas. Henry W. Corbett’s credentials referred to the privileges and elections committee. House fully organized with 257 members, Reed elected speaker by 199 votes, Bailey 24, Newlands 1, and others. Clerk and officers reappointed. rules restored. Dingley tariff bill introduced.
Fire at the Ely Walker Dry Goods Co. on March 16 burned from the fourth floor, destroying seven stories of merchandise. Losses run about 1 million dollars with building damage estimated at 100000 and stock loss near 750000. Casualties include George Gutwall killed and Fireman Lee Smith fatally injured.
A turret gun on the Russian warship Cisoi Veliky exploded off Suda Bay. Fifteen men were killed including two officers and thirteen injured were severely hurt. The blast shattered the turret and killed others on deck. Some victims are expected to die from their wounds.
In Merserais Tennessee on March 16 a flood prompts local boats to rescue people and stock from overflowed Arkansas river areas and river islands. Reports say an entire Negro family and a white child drowned near Marion Arkansas, with many more feared lost as communications stay limited.
In Indianapolis Miss Eloise Morton dies from hasty consumption after being knocked down by the son of Judge Ayres during an incident at his breezy search. In Varcesure Kentucky Dan and Henceslay attempt to assist prisoners by forging a crowbar and slipping it through jail bars. Damages awarded amount to 1 350.
Clinton Phelps near New Castle recovers after paralysis with a vision of heaven and a predicted healings. Nearby, a 12-pound giant eagle is shot aside. flood damage devastates Brockville and Mitchell regions. jail fire at Warsaw traps inmates and crowds react. Other items include trials in Greencastle, Elwood steel plant work, and beets shown in Elwood.
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