21 Mar 1896
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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1896
Page
1
In New York City the Faison Illuminating Company nears completion of a storage battery system to feed 2,100 lamps all night allowing machinery to rest every two hours. A cave in Edmonson County is claimed as rival to the Great Mammoth Cave.
An Adelwide court heard a seve prosecution about a boatmaker accused of idleness and costly amenities. The defendant was found in his shop with a constable on duty, raising questions about discipline and duty.
A British consular list from Mt Pietersburgh shows 201000 estates mortgaged, about Ab percent of noble land. Mortgage debt reaches approximately 552 500 600 with many sums unpaid, revealing sharp decline in noble holdings.
A troubled figure named Kise Meskinn of Vbyasinit is linked with rumors of involvement in state affairs. Reports claim she favors bold attire and is connected to alleged hostilities in Frenne. Local chatter paints Meneleh's palace as a focal point of this unrest colored by red paint.
The imperial education authority bans the hand kissing custom practiced by students in Austrian and Hungarian schools on arrival and departure. Officials state the gesture is unnecessary and not healthful, citing concerns over welfare and propriety in schools.
The fragment mentions a vast jewel treasure valued at 40.04, with a ruby-like ornament atop a flower motif and a pink ring of rank weighing over two hundred pounds. A second jeweled piece is valued at 200000.
The barbette, largest ever made in the United States, was completed at Homestead after more than a year of construction. It weighs about 95,000 pounds with nine plates fourteen inches thick and a large turret, and will be shipped to Philadelphia on a purpose built train.
State Statistician Thompson reports Indiana iron industry wages with skilled workers earning 6938 dollars and unskilled 49 dollars. Boys earn 14 cents a day and women receive cents a day. Wages rose by percent in the last year, reflecting strong manufacturing in a state noted for agriculture.
Eastany Kentucky shows widespread oil fever with many districts drilling. Several paying wells are in operation and many more produce oil though not yet paying. Hendricks well reached 2482 feet and will be sunk deeper.
A San Francisco woman asked Paderewski’s manager for a five minute private performance at a reception. The pianist’s quoted price was 82 500 dollars, which she found steep and offered 1000 dollars for five minutes. No reply was received.
The report shows 15.3 marriages per 1000 people, up from prior years. Average contracting ages are 28.41 for men and 26.15 for women. Birth rate at 29.6 per 1000 is the lowest on record, while the death rate stands at 16.6 per 1000, with urban 17.1 and rural 16.0.
Reports say negotiations are underway for a fusion of Panams and Nicaragua Canal companies. Boards have yet to consider the plan, but it is viewed favorably in Europe and the United States as reducing rivalries. An Anglo French American syndicate for canal building is believed to be forming, though aims remain undisclosed.
Reports from Havana describe near-riot conditions over Weyler’s decree on confiscation and duress signatures for a protest against Congress. Citizens face threats, club leaders threaten action, and papers resist signing while editors withhold names amid security concerns. Insurgent activity near Selva del Agua prompts Spanish forces to move civilians to safety.
Chicago tailors join a strike in sympathy with clothing cutters and trimmers protesting wage cuts and layoffs. Union leaders report widespread participation as late March turnout grows. some workers continue at Knickerbocker Bros. before major employer actions.
Natural gas struck during water well boring at Rheinstrom Brothers distillery on Front and Martina streets caused a boiler room explosion. Eleven men were badly burned. damage estimated at four to five thousand dollars. Workers were unaware of the odorless gas until it surged from the surface and ignited.
Nearly every Ohio county sent representatives to a stormy Hollenden hotel meeting in Cleveland. The focus centered on Lin Grewn of Cincinnati proposing silver men be named delegates at large to the national convention. The motion was tabled and organizers urged county-by-county work, with another session likely.
Fechnenbach and Mexver clothing merchants failed Friday with liabilities stated at 530 000.
March 14 Coltemars O. reports intense business nerves amid rumors of imminent failures of several large firms linked to Union Clothing Co. and minor failures from Thursday. The rumors, though denied, disrupt trade as pressure mounts. Paris Temps attacks the Anglo Egyptian expedition as a pretext for Britain to prolong occupation of Egypt.
Meyer Rein hard & Co a clothing firm of 40 years formed deeds of trust for creditors with Matthew Keyser as trustee. Liabilities are around 250000 and assets about 124900. The firm also issued individual deeds. In Paris Tom O'Brien goes on trial for murder of Kid Waddch, described as an American crook.
A United Press dispatch from Loxpox cites Harpoot and other Armenian provinces where Christians are still being coerced to convert to Islam. Authorities reportedly order nonuse of force in cities, but villages endure pressure, arrests, and systematic degradation of Christian women as part of a broader effort to erase Christianity.
Rosshaxn British Columbia March 16 a catastrophic mine accident at Center Star mine after two boxes of giant powder exploded while thawing in a hot water tank. Four men were killed and two fatally injured as debris blocked the tunnel mouth and wrecked approaches. The cause remains a mystery with a dying witness.
Secretary Morten reports from Berlin and the imperial home office on German duties for fresh or prepared beef imported in hermetically sealed vessels from nations with most favored nation treaties. The Bundesrath decree reduces duty from 60 to 6 marks per kilogram.
Ex governor Fifer announces he will accept the national Republican committeeman position elected by the state committee. The statement followed a long meeting with Dr Jamieson, state committee chair. Also reports include Geo Rickets’ mental breakdown over Pike agitation, and Italy's peace pause in Abyssinia talks. Fred Hartenstein nominated for mayor at YoXestown Republican primaries.
The House will hear brief speeches on resolutions censuring Ambassador Bayard for utterances in Boston and Edinburgh. The measure, introduced by Mr Barrett and supported by foreign affairs committee members, argues Bayard violated diplomatic propriety and harmed public service. Expected party-line vote.
A secretary of the interior letter to the Senate includes Capt. Geo S. Anderson’s report on Yellowstone National Park showing poaching along the borders. Buffalo herds are described as in danger of extermination while deer antelope and other small game remain plentiful. Limited police forces prevent strict enforcement under present law.
A New York and Cleveland backed syndicate seeks to build an interurban electric car line system in Northern Indiana starting from Lake County and serving South Bend Valparaiso Michigan City La Porte and Elkhart. Reportedly led by Dan Lamont and ex Secret ary Whitney with agents ex congressman Johnson and Mark W. Hanna.
A collage of brief notices from Peoria and beyond recount fights in east Peoria leaving three men badly injured and others arrested. a St. Louis theater fire suspected arson causing minor losses. miners in Asherville in critical condition after a Vandalia wreck. a Milwaukee convention nominating delegates with McKinley support. a murder near West Newton with body placed on train tracks. boxing notes from Love Island. a ship explosion in Busse with many dead. a court martial findings in San Francisco. a Clermont county convict dies by carbolic acid. and the death of composer Charles Brennzler born 1823 in Erfurt.
In the U S Senate Sherman introduced a bill granting a pension of 30 a month with back pay from November 1st 389 to Hester A Bostwick widow of Captain Burr H L Bostwick. Other measures included a Cleveland Harbor report and petitions from Wells ville Ohio and Hamilton County veterans opposing desertion removals without strong evidence.
Ed Georgia, a young married man, was robbed on South Pike street and found unconscious with pockets turned inside out. C A Lowes restaurant and B S Fosdick building burned next door, with losses not yet estimated.
Frankfort March 17 Soldiers surround the Kentucky statehouse under Gov Bradley to keep order during a heated senatorial contest. Access is barred to all but lawmakers officials and reporters as the legislature adjourns amid tense demonstrations and political maneuvering.
Indiana state news reports a 142 by 206 inch glass plate finished after a day and night of work, noted as flawless and large enough to fill a polishing table. The dispatch also covers fires at Whiteland and DeMott’s store, local injuries, jail health scares, doctrinal upheavals, and various regional incidents and industry updates.
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