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Odon Journal

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Odon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1896

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Kentucky Senate Vacancy Debate Centers on Governor Power

March 25 report states Senator Lindsay back from injury believes Gov Bradley cannot appoint a U S senator except in death or resignation cases. Kentuckians including Rep McCreary and Senator Mitchell question gubernatorial authority while the legislature is not in session.

Lindsay Bradley United States Mantle Montana Kentucky Mindiey McCreary Blackburn Mitchell Oregon Squire Sherman

United States Navy to Save 45 Vessels From New Builds

The article notes that upon completion of current ships the United States will save a navy of 45 vessels, ranging from 11 309 to 120 tons displacement. It also mentions Arkansas production figures including crops and lumber value from forests. A craftsman in Emporia Texas fashions a whisker harp and claims musical wind sounds.

United States

Submarine Illuminator Invented by Local Professional

A professional man in New Britain Connecticut has devised an underwater light conveyance apparatus. The submarine illuminator uses electric rays to illuminate depths for practical use. It has been tested on a small scale and performed well before electricians in town.

New [Am 4Jton

Pope inherits vast fortune amid papal finances rise

A few weeks ago the pope inherited a large fortune from the late Minister of Finance Tonwlorgi. In Italy and abroad such inheritances for Leo XIII have increased in recent years, and during his pontificate the pope may have surpassed predecessors in wealth.

Bite Tonwlorgi Leo Nel

Biographic Sketch of a Cambridge Father

Miss Alice Longfellow describes her father as reserved and silent. An unpaid bill weighs on him as a tip his verses may appear in print without his knowledge during the preparation of a volume.

Cambridsse Alice Longfellow

Language shift in ancient Greek cited by four authors

The text asserts Greek language changes can be tested by comparing four writers Herodotus Plutarch Anna Comnena and Trikupi. It notes their dates span about 450 years before Uhrigt and 450 years after, claiming a translator can render one author comparable to the others.

Herodotus Plutarch Anna Commensa Trikupi Uhrigt

Turner and European potentates in residence shift

A fragmented report notes Swiyataget and other rulers, referencing the pope of Nouw and the sultan of Turkey. It claims the sultan has never left Constantinople since his accession under dire circumstances nineteen years ago, and that the pope has stayed within Vatican provinces since the triple tiara was placed.

Turner Swiyataget Pope Nouw Sultan Turkey Constantienople Guru Vatican

California olive boom fuels nursery growth and export hopes

California olive growers report record planting with nursers selling 240000 trees this season. Demand for California olives outstrips supply as growers plan to push eastern markets and challenge imports from southern Europe.

California Pomona Mississippi

Soapmaking from distant trees and common plant lather

A description notes a West Indian and South American tree whose fruit yields soap and a Peruvian and Malay bark used for soap. It mentions the common soapwort native to England and widespread in Europe whose leaves rubbed in water produce a soapy lather.

West India Islands South America Peru Eagland Europe

Will provides for bronze statues in Philadelphia’s Independence Hall grounds

The will of Turwill Moffat Rielly of Philadelphia directs a portion of his estate to fund bronze statues honoring Lafayette Montgomery Pulaski Steuben to be placed in front of Independence Hall. It also mentions erecting statues of General Wayne Greene Sumpter Morgan and Captain Paul Jones at Independence Park.

Turwill William Moffat Reilly Philadelphia Independente Hall Lafayette Montgomery Pulaski Steuben Jens. Wayne Greene Sumpter Morgan Capt Paul Jones Independence Mpa

Tan Marquis Di Rudini Named Marys New Premier

The Sicilian born official rose to fame across Italy through his defense as mayor of Palermo during a five day sack by rioters. He led sorties, repelled the mob, and compelled rioters to withdraw and disband while restoring order. His magnanimous treatment of malcontents boosted his standing.

Tan Marquis di Rudini Mary Sicily Italy Palermo

Gronera Leads Nation In Colored Population Counts

The report shows Gronera with 1 837 843 total residents and 8 815 colored people, Mississippi totals 1 289 000 with 742 550 colored, South Carolina 1 151 149 with 668 934 colored, Maine 661 086 total with 125 colored, New Hampshire 600 colored in a small total, Vermont 1 004, and North Dakota 506 colored residents.

Gronera Union Mississippi South Carolina Maine New Hampshire Vermont North Dakota Bunt

New York World Displays Long Front Thermometer

The New York World has mounted a conspicuous thermometer on its front, with an 11 foot tube and a bore of three quarters of an inch. The alcohol in the bulb totals three quarts. The design aims to show maximum column height while minimizing alcohol.

New York World

Curious cargoes of animals and mummies flood ancient trade

Odd shipments include live and dead animals, bones from battlefields, human mummies, and dead cats from a country’s cat cemetery. Dead cats from Egypt are sold mainly as fertilizer. A cache of nearly 200,000 cat remains was found mummified in a cemetery, with a December year noted.

Livisnpoot Egypt

Salisbury backs arbitration principles in letter to Stansfeld

Lord Salisbury writes to Sir James Stansfeld acknowledging receipt of the Queen's hall memorial urging arbitration between Britain and the United States. He notes government consideration and says proposals suggested by the memorial are now under review, citing past arbitration efforts and a 19th century push for a treaty clause. The Daily News calls Salisbury's reply hopeful and urges government action.

Loxvox Lord Salisbury James Stansfeld Queen's Hall Great Britain United States Frou Salisbury Hessain Suanleforre House of Commons Tate Alabama Cyrus Field Iss Venezuela Glisdstone Foreign Office Permanent Office Daily News

Milliken Case Verdict Returns in Riots

The jury in the Milliken case delivers a verdict after 24 hours of deliberation. A crowd at the East End courthouse erupts in applause as Judge Cole orders arrests for disruption. Milliken and his supporters accept the verdict while celebrations occur at his brother’s office.

Washingray Milliken Cole Mrildken Coonsel Milken Gertrude Phillips Chillips

Lamp Explosion Kills Woman in New York Tenement Fire

Five colored residents were burned when a lamp exploded at 128 West Twenty sixth Street. Mrs. Lucy Wilkins died several hours after the blaze. The five story brick tenement housed nearly a hundred tenants who fled screaming to the street. Fire fought with trifling loss.

New York West Twenty-sixth Street Lucy Wilkins New York Hospital

Fire destroys Tallmadge barn killing 16 horses and a cow

In Saginaw Michigan a fire last Friday night consumed a barn housing 16 valued horses for F E Tallmadge and a high priced Jersey cow. Notable losses include Pontoon and June Monk among the stabled horses. Tallmadge’s buggy and insurance figures noted.

Saginaw Mich F. E. Tallmadge Alix June Monk Tallmadge

Explosion at Ohio and Penna mine near Newrox

An explosion occurred Saturday morning at the Ohio and Penna mine four miles south of Weer Newrox Pennsylvania on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. Debris was blown into the mine room, and the violence of the blast was significant.

Newrox Ohio and Penna Baltimore & Ohio

Economic Review Notes Sluggish Recovery Amid Industrial Strain

The report cites March turmoil with 6.79 million dollars in U S failures for two weeks, compares weekly totals to last year, and highlights weak demand across wool, cotton, and iron sectors. Despite pockets of shoe and small industry improvement, overall prices and production stay pressured, with loan strin gency from notable failures unsettling banks.

R. G. Day Co United States Canada

Brakeman Killed As Freight Cars Run Loose At Fulton Md

Thirteen cars broke away from a Western Maryland train in Union Tunnel near Fulton station. The cars rolled 800 yards down a steep grade before stopping. A second section of ten cars detached and backed away. Brakeman Ellis was fatally crushed in the crash.

Bart Tisonr Western Maryland Railroad Union Tunnel Fulton Station Ellis

Cuba War Resolution Declares Belligerency

In the Senate on Friday afternoon Mr Morgan of Alabama introduced a joint resolution recognizing a state of war in Cuba and belligerency between the Spanish government and Cuban separatists who support a republic under a separate government name.

Washington Senate Morgan Ident Cuba Spain Republic of Cnobsa

Young Girl Attempts Suicide in Fort Wayne

Jessie Leeple aged 18 attempted death by her own action at her mother’s Calhoun street home in Fort Wayne Indiana due to unrequited love. She declares if the attempt fails she will try again to end her life.

Fort Warn Ind Jessie Leeple Calhoun Street

Robbt Robbed by Highwaymen Near Wincrasport

Nelson Robbt was held up by highwaymen as he returned home in Wincrasport Indiana. At gunpoint he was forced to hand over all his money totaling 117 dollars. Police were alerted but no arrests reported.

Wincrasmsport, Ind Nelson Robbt

Assembly Republicans Endorse McKinley in Franklinville

The Franklinville assembly Republican convention on Friday pledged support for McKinley. An iron clad resolution instructed delegates to vote only for delegates who favor McKinley.

MecKinley Orean Franklinville McKinley

English occupy Akasheh as forces advance south

Csiro dispatch reports Col Hunter occupying Akasheh south of Wandy Halls with no opposition. He may push toward Suardeh where Dev ishes hold northern outposts. The article notes approval by the President.

Akasheh Loxnox The Daily News Csiro Col Hunter Wandy Halls Suardeh

Double tragedy after Keystone house shooting

Henry Thompson was shot by Bertie MacConnel in Lancaster and survived, while MacConnel then returned to her parents in Coatesville and shot herself, dying from a bullet wound to the chest. she blamed Thompson for ruining her life and said she chose death to prevent further harm.

Lancaster Henry Thompson Keystone Bertie MacConnel J.C. MacConnel Thompson

Webber Brothers Found Guilty in Conspiracy Murder Plot

The Webber brothers W. J. and J. G. Webber were found guilty of conspiracy to kill E. V. Hamlin, secretary of Kilmer Bale Tie Co. After verdicts were read, W. J. Webber collapsed with paralysis. Moloney turned state's evidence and testified.

Webber Brothers Ciuica Age W. J. Webber J. G. Webber E. V. Hamlin Kilmer Bale Tie Co Hamlin Richard Moloney Moloney

Son of General Winder Dies in Raleigh at 64

Maj. John Co. Winder, son of Gen John H. Winder and a West Point graduate, died of paralysis and heart disease at his Raleigh home aged 64. A civil engineer who led Croton aqueduct work in New York and later served with Seaboard Air Line as general manager and then vice president, he was regarded as a premier southern railway man. He will be buried in Raleigh Monday afternoon.

John H. Winder Raleigh N. C John Co. Winder Southport West Point New York Seaboard Air Nine South Ife

Saber Duel Ends with Reconciliation After Face Wound

In Rowe on March 23 Gen. Mocenni former war minister and Signor Barzilla radical deputy dueled Sunday morning with sabers during a chamber dispute over government credits. Mocenni wounded Barzilla in the face but honor was satisfied and the rivals reconciled.

Rowe Mocenni Signor Barzilais Chamber of Deputies

J. K. Davidson Co. Fish and Game Hens Fails in Louisville

The J. K. Davidson Co. fish and game centers at 321 Third street Louisville assigned on account of dull business. Assets will probably cover the liabilities. John J. Quinn, manager of Peter Maher, vows to back Maher with $10,000 for a match with Fitzsimmons if Fitzsimmons refuses to meet Corbett, and will post the money at any newspaper office.

Louisrville Fish Company Louisville J. K. Davidson Co Third Street Fitzsimmons Prirsstren John J. Quinn Peter Maher Peter Corbett

Miners to Get 5 Cent Wages Increase in Four Regions

Miners in the Clearfield Beech Creek Cambria and Gallitzin coal regions will receive a five cent per ton wage rise on April 1 or 12 cents per cent over the pay of the past two years. In Rome Italy peace talks ended with Gen Baldissera breaking off negotiations with King Menelik over demands including 25 million in gold. In Propram Indiana Dr F B King suffered serious if not fatal burns from a natural gas explosion while carrying burning paper near an open door.

Puriisscee Clearfield Beech Creek Cambria Gallitzen Rome The Italia Baldissera Africa Menelik Italy Ind F.B. King

Alexander Beached and Total Loss After Fire

The British bark Alexander from New Castle N S W carrying coal for Port Los Angeles is destroyed by fire after arriving off the Golden Gate. The Helen W Kimball towed her to a mud flat where she was scuttled and beached. Captain Barfield wounded, crew exhausted but unharmed except for his leg injury.

San Francisco Alexander New Castle Port Los Angeles Cal Golden Gate Helen W. Kimball Kimball Helen M. Kimball Barfield

Ex-Priest Ruthven Attacked as Gunfight Fallout in Dunmore

In Dunmore near Scranton Pennsylvania a crowd assaulted ex priest Father Ruthven after a lecture. He fired at the crowd wounding three men while one detective was shot. all victims expected to recover and Ruthven to be arrested.

Scranton Dunmore Father Ruthven Ruthven Drinker Street William Mink Will Seagraves Kelly

Destructive Fire Destroys Washburn Halligan Building

Fire at 114 East Second Street Davenport Iowa 112 East Second Street started in an elevator shaft of the four story Washburn-Halligan Coffee Co building. By 1 AM Tuesday the structure was ruined and the Daily Leader front section also burned. Stock loss for Washburn Halligan listed at 120000 with 35000 insured building loss about 15000. The company ranks among the west’s large coffee and spice concerns with branches in Kansas City Omaha and St Louis.

Washburn-Halligan Coffee Co Davenport Washburn- Halligan Coffee Co East Second Street Washburn-Halligan Daily Leader

Anti American Demonstration in Barcelona March 4

An immense anti American demonstration in Barcelona drew about 5000 participants. The crowd marched to the French consulate and cheered Capt Gen Weyler and Cuba. The U S consulate was guarded and not visited by the crowd. Delawane Delawane Delawane.

Barcelona Gen. Weyler Cuba United States

Mrs. Mary A Davidson Goes On Trial for Extortion

In San Francisco on March 24, Mrs. Mary A. Davidson faced a superior court trial charged with extorting $500 from Rev. Dr. Brown of the First Congregational Church in the city.

San Francisco Mary A. Davidson Dr. Brown First Congregational Church Superior Court

Century Mark Reached as Aged Man Dies in Infirmary

Geo. Smith an elderly Black man about 100 died Sunday at the county infirmary and was buried Monday in the Catholic cemetery. He was the only colored person ever buried there.

Hinxisy0ko, CO

Women as Bay Delegates Dover Deli March 24

A fragment notes women as delegates connected to Dover and a deli event on March 24. Details are sparse but imply a local gathering or meeting with female delegates in a Bay area context.

Bay Dover, Deli The Wil

Senate and House Engage Cuban Question and Tariff Bill Debates

March congressional notes show the Senate debating Cuban resolutions with Sherman Morgan and Mills opposing delays while Pugh presses the silver issue and a tariff act amendment passes in the House. Other discussions include God in the constitution and military pension and land bills, with Bayard censured in the House.

Washington Senate Mitchell Ore Sherman Pugh Aladams England Morgan Alabama HoUse Judiciary Committee Morse God Mills Dem. Tex James Miller Bourbon County Kentucky Secretary of War Cynthiana Greenville Puckett Kentucky Infantry Senate Committee On Commerce Turpie Lower Lake Mich Wabash River Tennessee River Knoxville, Tenn House Court of Claims George Lydia W. Holliday Wheeling W. Va Sanford Ross Jackson County John T. Burges Madison County Samuel McClure Rockcastle County Ambassador Bayard United States Utah Arkansas Texarkana and Fort Smith Railway Company Col Clendening Second Cavalry Rr. Adm John E. Russell Wm. S Grant Arizona Fort Klamath Reservation Oregon Choctaw Point Ala Baltimore W. Smallwood Maryland Yukon River Alaska Hovuse Thomas F. Bayard Republian Barton Edinburgh Scotland Lodge District of Columbia Messrs. Grosvesor Ren. C Henderson Millikin Bowers Cal Ray Hepburn Ren. Ia Gillett Rep. Mass

Barkentine Robert S S Patterson Believed Lost

The barkentine Robert S S Patterson, outbound from Punta Gorda Florida January 28 to Baltimore with phosphate rock, is believed lost after 55 days at sea. Captain Tunnell of Philadelphia owned the vessel, crew of 15, possible loss in recent severe Atlantic gales or wreck with crew later rescued. Arrests for Robbery at Wilspfaty Indiana report. James Cole jewelry store and A H Zehner grocery store burglarized. Riley and Andrew Degolyer arrested with warrants out.

Battimore Robt S&s. Patterson Punta Gordo Fla Baltimore Tunnell Philadelphia Quaker City Atlantic WilspFaty Ind Notion James Cole A. H. Zehner Riley Andrew Degolyer

Lodge to Deliver Greenhalge Memorial Address in April

Boston hosts the Greenhalge memorial on April 18 in Mechanics Hall with Senator Lodge delivering the address. Charleston reports E L Roche, South Carolina commissioner, has called a convention in Spartanburg on April for devising ways and means for improving state efforts.

Boston Senator Lodge Greenhalge Mechanics Hall South Carolina Charleston E. L. Roche Spartanburg

Crisis in Spain and Cuba Endangers Elections and War Risk

Havana reports a brewing crisis as Spain dissolves parliament and pledges Cuban elections. Reformists refuse a bogus vote while Sagasta denounces Canovas action, amid looming rebellion in Cuba and strained finances. Republicans gain strength, raising fears of a possible overthrow of the monarchy and war with the United States.

Havana Tampa Fla Spain Cuba United States Canovas Sagasta Cortes Reform Reform Party

Senate Disagrees With Cuban Conference Report

In the Senate on Monday March 24 the conference report on the Cuban resolutions was taken up. Senator Palmer charged the resolutions were unfriendly to Spain and undiplomatic. The Senate disagreed to the conference report and insisted on its amendments, seeking a further conference with the House.

Senate Washington Sherman Rep Palmer Dem Spain

Be Tried First Be Fore April Hearings Set

Newport Ky March 24 Jackson and Walling arraigned in Judge Helm court for the Pearl Bryan murder at Fort Thomas both pleaded not guilty. Defense demurrer to indictment denied. Scott Jackson set for trial April 7. Alonzo Walling to face trial later.

WHL Walling Newport Jackson Helm Pearl Bryan Fort Thomas Col. Washington Scott Jackson Alonzo Walling

Supreme Court rules witnesses must testify in interstate cases

The U S Supreme Court on Monday ordered witnesses to testify in interstate commerce matters or face contempt. The Brown vs Walker ruling upholds the anti rebates provision aimed at stopping illegal railroad subsidies. Capt A J Sweeter former Illinois Grand Army of the Republic commander died at 57 in Broomixeros Indiana.

Washington Supreme Court of the United States Honiday Brown Walker Circuit Court For Western District of Pennsylvania

Mills Close At Lowell for Week Amid Labor Downtime

Mills in Lowell Massachusetts shut down their cotton and print works for a week with a possible extension. The Merrimac mills employ about 2,600 workers and have a weekly payroll around £20,000. The Lowell Manufacturing Co will also pause its Brussels department mills this week and then run on alternating weeks.

LowelLy Mass Merrimac Mills Lowell Manufacturing Co Brussels

Would be Murderer Filled With Lead in Bermnerox

In Bermnerox Iowa on a Monday morning blacksmith C A Eckstrom bought a revolver and targeted his brother in law family and his wife in the same house. A man named Riley shot him five times from a window. Eckstrom survived initially and besieged the house until others arrived, when a milk man ended the attack with buckshot, killing him. Eckstrom had a history as a desperate character and his wife had left him.

Bermnerox C. A. Eckstrom Riley Eckstrom

Narrow Escape From Cremation in Koxono

In Koxono Indiana on March 24 a fire incident at the Palace Stables Laundry allowed a girl and Mr Ball to escape, with a proprietor W W. Dim mock involved. Details are fragmentary but indicate a dangerous narrow escape from cremation.

Indiana News in Brief From Various Counties

A summary of scattered Indiana items: break‑in at L. S. Clapp store in Marysville, safebox cracked. Rev. Jonyx Parlett of United Brethren church dies in Mation at 74. Womans Relief Corps gifts Lafayette Soldiers home. Cork county grants for cottages. Miner Jack Gilliplet dies in Swamp Angel mine Brazil. Mrs. Maynard burns rescuing child near Anderson. Porter County G A R figure AvotoH Boouer dies. New Sara toga schoolhouse fire. Elwood Tin Plate to raise wages. Hawkins block fire Portland. Andrew Williamsonson killed by falling fly wheel. Shanswick office closed. Indianapolis mother shot by son. Valparaiso swindle exposed by raised currency. Racehorses killed near Elwood. infant dies after boiling water accident. Capital Oil Co plans wells in Wells, Jay, Blackford counties. A six‑month old found dead in Elkhart river. Terre Haute jeweler in distress. Milton hosts Ministerial Institute May 4–6. Governor Matthews ill. Fairland wedding ends in fatal hemorrhage. Several arrests linked to Nassau Junction train hold‑up identified.

Tureves L.S. Clapp Marysville Jonyx Parlett United Brethren Church Grant County Woman's Relief Corps Winchester Lafayette Randolph Jack Gilliplet Swamp Angel C. Ehrlich Coal Co Brazil Anderson C. C. Maynard Booker Libby Saratoga Randolph County American Tin Plate Company Elwood Hawkins Portland Grodzie Friends’ Church Esther Frame Andrew Willriclamsoy Warren Shanswick Lawrence County Erie Indianapolis Albert Kouchlow Valparaiso Dan Byrne Lake Erie & Western Homer ‘Marson Bluffton Ollie Whitesell Shannahan Muncie Whitesell Louisville Capital Oil Co Poneto Jay Blackford Huntington Wess Maus Eo KreenLe Evansville Adamsville Elkhart Indiana G. A. R W. J. Sreana Terre Haute TRE Methodist Episcopal Ministerial Institute Connersville Southern Indiana Milton Matthews James Penn Fairland Morris Newnhouse Jerome Howard Countty Newhouse Rogers Waugh Nassau Junction Boucwer Needham

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