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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1894
Page
1
The legislature replaces the fast day with a public holiday commemorating the anniversary of the battle of Lexington, marking a shift in observance and state recognition.
A tin ore nugget discovered in North Dundas Tasmania weighs about 5490 pounds with a 67 percent metallic tin assay indicated by a small sample. The find highlights the mining wealth of the region and potential industrial impact.
The New York legislature passes a new statute designed to curb pernicious activity by certain food businesses. The measure requires full compliance and imposes license fee considerations as part of the regulatory framework.
The article notes experiments in tea cultivation at an onetime station in Russia. It describes plans, mentions experts extending experiments into western regions, and compares temperatures with those in China where the plant grows.
Frat activity and scattered observations appear in the page text with mentions of members, events, and routines. The fragment references paths through passages and a mix of names and places, suggesting a local society roundup with varied topics and no single cohesive incident.
A shaky record describes a movement of a waterish device and a group elevating and testing a team. It mentions a Tepper ark, Gilead, and Veith in a context of perfection in each part. A small assembly will be held.
A damaged OCR fragment describes a local incident with unclear names and dates. Readable items include references to Ralph Gist and Joab in a courtroom or meeting context. The text is too incomplete to determine precise actions or outcomes.
Fragmented text references GE Atit Lewis and env concerns, market use of Stall HVS and ingress rules. Mentions hard times, rights of Wootige inpenin, and crossing regions of SOs Irs. Details are unreadable and partially garbled.
English tailoring houses in New York operate with twenty three upents of English tailoring. Garments are imported free of duty and altered at New York locations at no extra charge. Local London houses maintain presences in New York city ensuring free alterations for wearers.
A distressing Cleveland courtroom scene saw Mrs John Thea from Ashtabnia appealing for leniency for her husband who pleaded guilty to petty larceny. She described him as working hard for low pay and asked the judge to allow separation from the sentence.
The report notes a surge in marriages in England last year with a peak in the third quarter, surpassing any Q3 in a decade except for Piet The data suggests economic distress may influence marriage rates, especially in Lemion where hardship was widely reported.
Doctors find English women tallest on average, American women second tallest. French women measure about Steetlinch. American women weigh slightly more, averaging around 117 pounds.
Sydney reader Dogany Mukay describes a patented device allowing an operator with a keyboard like a typewriter to produce typewritten copy from New Orleans and also operate a typesetting machine locally. The system uses multiple telegraph lines to simultaneously set copy in a dozen locations.
Pruned in all things American may be stimulated to know that baseball, the leading outdoor sport, is securing a foothold in England. London hosts a strong association with elegant grounds on the outskirts, and progress in the season ahead is expected to surpass all previous efforts.
Secretary Morreaw creates the division of agricultural soils with Prof. Mitten Whitney named chief. Whitney, known in agricultural and scientific circles, leads investigations into how underground heat and moisture affect crop distribution. The division’s duty is to study climatic ground conditions and their impact on crops.
Anton, Ol reports Coxey's army departs Massillon en route to Washington under marshal Carl Drowne. Procession crosses snowbound Canton with wagons, bands and orderlies supplying marching contingents amid light weather and growing support from nearby towns.
Altance O March 26 reports Coxey's army gathered in Massillon to see Coxey's arrival and began dispersing after learning details. Many intending to join the Washington march backed out, with rumors of a large future movement and possible split for Chicago as the group heads toward Pittsburg.
March 26 report notes Win Wiborn of New York and Coxey supporters touring the region. A vestry strike team from the locality will join the Coxey forces at Bearir falls on April 1 with about 200 traveling from Sallaire. City marshal candidates Joan Wlas and Green marshal the Liverpool forces as reports claim over 26 local men have shed the peslk.
Judge Bradley ruled several depositions in the Pollard Kreckinridge case were too filthy to admit, ordering suppression of some passages while allowing others under constraint. The decision affects depositions from Ohio and Kentucky in favor of Col Breckinridge, with parties and attorneys present as the trial opened.
The obituary notes Alfred Holt Colquitt of Georgia died at his Washington residence Monday morning. Survived by his daughter Mrs Jones, private secretary Gordon, nephew Kuna, son, three unmarried daughters, and Mrs Marshall among others. The piece recalls Colquitt's career from Georgia politics to U.S. Senate, with service dates and earlier roles.
Moncrova Mexico March 27 report forests in the southeast district are swept by fires. In ten days hundreds of thousands of acres of timber burned and grazing land burned away cattle perished. Homeless families rise as the flames move northwestward between Sabina and Sierra Del Carmen.
Merwin Tenn March 27 report says a blast at Alexander & Co drug store in Canton Miss ruined the shop and blew two kegs of powder, killing one proprietor and injuring another, with a bystander Campbell severely cut.
A party of four men in two frail sailboats encountered a violent storm Sunday morning. The boats were found with likely all occupants drowned. Names traced include Charles Petrie and Jeng McKay, with J. O. Shafer and Irwin Thakes among those reported missing.
Proclaimed chief Mello remains head of the insurgents provisional government at Desterro. A three-state federalist junta now heads the cabinet. Gen. Saraiva leads land forces while Capt. Alexandrino nears command of the feet. Santa Maria fell after two days of fighting as government troops withdraw toward the city.
In Washington, a House committee backs relief for banks issuing clearing-house certificates, while Representative Cox may push to repeal the state bank tax. In Denver, Gov. Waite gains a favorable ruling on the city hall controversy as new authorities confront Martin and Orr and militia concerns loom.
James C Campbell, recently convicted of killing his wife, hanged himself in his cell early Saturday morning. He was found by the turnkey at about 10 o clock, an act described as premeditated. The crime, carried out in a drunken bout of jealousy, shocked the court as it emerged the wife was innocent and had been his close friend. Remorse, not fear of punishment, was given as the motive for the act.
Frince Besclow, an African prince and member of Williams College class of '97, has received a call from his people in Africa to return and take possession of his kingdom, which is ruled by an uncle now. The uncle also desires his return, foreseeing the people’s push for change.
One of the Souths largest tobacco plants at Greenville Tenn operated by Stevens Bros was seized for internal revenue violations. Collector Essary of Knoxville ordered the action. Machinery and all stock both manufactured and raw tobacco are forfeited to the government and will be sold at public auction.
Miss Etta Brewer, a young woman from Varranaiso Indiana, disappeared last Friday night and was found dead five miles outside town. Authorities believe she walked into the countryside, became disoriented, wandered until exhausted, and froze to death.
In Washington on March 27 observers say religious sentiment rather than politics drives Miss Pollard’s bid. A prominent Presbyterian woman, active in social purity, reportedly gave Miss Pollard five thousand pounds to prosecute her case against Col Mreckinridge.
In Philadelphia on Monday Judge Dallas of the U S circuit court of appeals affirmed the eastern district of Pennsylvania decree in the case of the U S government against the jugar trust. The absorption of the Philadelphia refineries by the sugar trust is ruled legal. This is a victory for the trust.
At a Boston Woman's Rescue League gathering on March 28 resolutions denounce Congressman Breckinridge as a menace to society and public morals. The preamble reiterates strong condemnation of the congressman.
Statistics from England over the last thirty years dispute the old proverb about climate and health. The record suggests that cold winters do not prove unhealthy nor do hot summers always imply ill health.
Workers at Charles Asterrents & Co woolen mill in Wank Mass receive notice that the mill will restart on full time Monday after a shutdown since August. Two hundred and fifty percent are employed.
Milrwavker Wisconsin March 27. William Dwyer, aged 90, died suddenly in St John’s Cathedral while kneeling. Worshipers noticed he did not move, attempted to rouse him, and found he was dead. The body was carried out quietly as others believed he had fainted.
Blizzard rain raved through Valparaiso Indiana all day and the night was extremely cold. Buds on fruit trees formed by last month’s warmth have been killed.
The St Paul chamber of commerce adopted resolutions urging Congress to act promptly on the tariff question to restore commercial and financial prosperity. In Washington it is reported President Cleveland suffers from gout and follows a strict dietary regimen with his physician predicting a quick recovery.
President A. A. Hobinson of the Mexican Central railway departs for Boston and Thouzo to attend negotiations. The proposal aims to connect the Mexican Central with the Mexico Cuerna aca Pacific railroad system.
Washington March 24 Washington born 59 a direct descendant of George Washington and long served as a clerk to the state political office died after paralysis in Heustincton West Virginia due to illness.
Fred Debunda, 43, of 120 McMicken avenue and night watchman at Zehler's packing house, was crushed to death when an elevator fell on him Monday morning at 35 Logan street. The incident occurred in Cincinnati, with no immediate details on witnesses or further causes.
The Easter service in the Tabernacle drew large crowds as Rev. Dr. Talmage preached on Easter in Greenwood using Genesis 23 17 18. He described Machpelah as a sacred relic and painted cemeteries as beauty spots to be revived in the resurrection. He argued God can restore departed voices bodies and memories and urged that Resurrection Day will beautify graves with the reappearance of loved ones and a universal morning.
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