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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1890
Page
1
A compendium of odd facts and anecdotes: royalties from a novel, a ban on salt, large sums for education, unusual measurements, famous military figures, distant places, peculiar animals, and surprising records. Also notes on elections, law, and historic curiosities with dates and names scattered through.
The Dakotah steamer saved five to six hundred people and stock from flooded districts, reaching Greenville from the overflowed areas. Levees at Loc’slock and Grand Levee near Pointe Coupee show major breaches, while the river begins to fall after days of rain.
In Wichita Kansas a breach of promise case verdict was rendered against Jonas Trambie, who died by his own hand last Christmas. Plaintiff Rose King had claimed 10,000 pounds after learning Trambie, said to be her spiritual husband, was married and then shot himself the next day.
Ir Strauss of Chicago bought Mrs Lander, wife of Fritz Lander of Saut Laney City Utah, for 100 dollars. The couple, once sweethearts in Germany, traveled by train to San Francisco after the sale. Lander, a saloon keeper, says the money outweighs the loss of his wife.
Simunarieno Illinois April 26 The Secretary of State issued a license to the John Brown Liberty Museum Chicago to purchase and move the building known as John Brown's Fort at Harper's Ferry Chicago shares capital stock 150000 incorporators H S Beck J A Coleman Alfred Moore
The new cruiser Baltimore departed Norfolk yesterday morning for a sea voyage. The ship looked fine as it moved down the harbor and was greeted with enthusiastic salutes from the shipping community and spectators along the shore.
A cloud burst hit Garsesvitur Texas on Thursday night causing the town to flood to several feet and damaging property and crops across the surrounding area. More rain drenched the countryside as well.
Peter Kemp defeated Neil Matterson yesterday on the Paramatta river to claim the world championship in sculling. Matterson fought hard but Kemp crossed the finish line first securing the title.
Busaxanau Alabama April 2 ground was broken at Bluffion for the new University of Southland building an institution founded by the Northern Methodist Church.
Wasuronox April 26 The Senate anti trust bill has been favorably reported to the House as the only legislation possible under shifting circumstances.
April 28 Baltimore experienced an unprecedented hailstorm with hard ice chunks up to a man's fist. Streets flooded, carriages and streetcars disrupted, and widespread property damage reported across Charles street Mt. Vernon and Mt. Vernon Place areas.
New Jersey state Entomologist John H. Smith of New Brunswick urges farmers to report infestations of wire worms root lice corn melon borer grape maggots rose bugs and leaf lice. He will mail free insecticide samples for a seasonal series of experiments to tackle these pests.
Tama rack shaft No 3 was destroyed by fire yesterday morning. Pump man John Williams died in the blaze. John Rowe suffocated and John Thomasso was badly burned. recovery for Thomasso is doubtful. John Pentrast rescued Thomasso and Rowe, bringing Rowe to the surface.
In Reprory Indiana on April 28 the jury found for Ferguson in the $5 000 note dispute claiming it was not a valid breach of promise. A separate breach of promise action against Ferguson remains pending.
In Atlanta on April 26 a large crowd witnessed the corner-stone ceremony of the Confederate Veterans Nome General Joseph E. Johnston and E. Kirby Smith were warmly greeted Hon J C Black of Augusta gave the oration reflecting on the occasion and its significance.
The Trinity river rose to flood levels drowning Dallas water works at noon yesterday and submerging the pumps under about twenty feet of water as the river continues to rise.
A 21 month old Pullman Canton Fisher born in a Pullman car near Canton died after a boiling cup of tea overturned onto his head. The accident occurred yesterday and the child did not survive his injuries.
Casper Seer chief clerk in the money order department of the Newann post office confesses to a 35000 defalcation and surrenders to authorities.
The Farmers' Alliance of Missouri proposes building a large elevator in St. Louis to store their wheat until it can be sold for one dollar per bushel. The move reflects efforts to stabilize prices and supply for farmers in the region.
New York reports 171 railroad accidents in March with 44 deaths and 145 injuries across the state. Officials note rising rail traffic and urge safety measures at junctions and crossings.
A report from Louisiana Mississippi and Arkansas governors details extensive flood relief needs in towns like Grosse Tete where levees failed and stock and residents lack food and funds. Officials plan rapid rations for tens of thousands and authorize Captain Weston to distribute green shoulders and torn meal as needed to aid survivors.
The U S Supreme Court overruled Iowa and held state laws seizing liquor in original packages violate interstate commerce. After import, states may regulate or prohibit sale but lack authority to block transport across state lines without congressional authorization. Gus Laidy Co. v. Hardin appealed from Iowa Supreme Court with dissents from Justices Gray, Arlan and Drewer.
Bufrain New York April 20. W W Allen Superintendent of the Mails in the Buffalo post office was arrested charged with robbing the mails. He is believed connected with robberies that have made the Buffalo office notorious. He is an expert seaman and has served twenty five years.
Advices from Samoan sources report Malie toa King of Aniva signing a treaty to settle Samoan troubles in Apia in the presence of numerous consuls and many Samoan people. Tamasese and his new party have signified their acceptance of the new arrangement.
The jury found Ostovan Rossa guilty of criminal libel against P. S. Cassidy with mercy urged, while Hendrickson was found not guilty. Rossa faces a fine.
In Napierville on April 29 the Evangelical Church factions supporting Bishop Esher and opposing him clashed so severely at the Urick Church that police intervened to disperse the crowd.
Charles Randolph, a prominent local businessman, disappeared from his South Evanston home on a Wednesday afternoon and has not been heard from since.
In Caicaco on April 29 Henry Bush, a railroad fireman, was awarded judgment against the Northern Pacific railroad for injuries sustained in a collision that left him paralyzed.
Boston police board orders immediate halt to sales of intoxicating drinks after May 1 at Gareous venues. The directive targets Ugutors sold at bars as part of a citywide crackdown.
In Marengo near Ashland Wisconsin a man Anton Foraker was crushed along with his two sons aged 7 and 5 when a tall pine toppled. Later Ole Hanson’s dwelling burned with his six month old baby inside. the father escaped badly burned but found the cradle empty and the infant dead.
Four Chicago carpenters driven by labor turmoil are confined in a detention hospital. Thorwald Johnson a Swede traveling home was seized on a Minneapolis train and raved about strikes and eight hour work. John Fraydenclap claimed to kill nonunion workers. Frank Black threatened suicide over unemployment. William Watt, a striker, spoke only of the strike and May Day.
Police Justice Cleveland of Norwood Park sentences thirteen year old Frank Evans to thirty days confinement in the county jail for placing a live snake in Solomon H Burhans boot with a string around its neck causing a severe shock to Burhans wife. The boy is placed in the boys department of the jail.
Circuit Judge Wallace grants a habeas corpus writ in the Kemmler case ruling the execution law unconstitutional. The scheduled electric chair execution is paused and set for June 6.
Red river began to fall on April 30 in Paris Texas as a flood crested at Arthurs grange with thirty feet. Families near Pine creek at the Red river and Lamar County line are missing since the overflow and are feared lost.
Parkersberg reports Geo Weeks, son of Rev S L Weeks, found dead in his room Monday night with a bullet wound in the head. Authorities believe the death resulted from an accidental discharge while cleaning the firearm. The victim was 30 and a local resident near Parinesoe, seven miles above the town.
Detroit April 30. Win Lambert, the richest colored man in Michigan, died by his own hand in a wood-shed while temporarily insane. Lambert, born in Trenton, New Jersey, seventy two years ago, came to Detroit in 1830.
A streamer from London and Havre named Othello arrived yesterday with the equestrian statue of Robert E. Lee bound for Richmond Virginia. The statue is consigned to the Governor of Virginia.
Nines Mich April 30 The body of Miss Mattie Bacon daughter of Colonel Bacon who jumped into the lake on March 27 was found yesterday at the location near her initial plunge.
Boston April 30. The Superior Court found for the Cunard Steamship Company in the suit by Mary O'Brien seeking 10000 dollars for alleged health damages from compulsory vaccination.
Curiaco April 30. Mark E. Crawford, a prominent labor leader, appointed superintendent of the City Bridewell by Mayor Creiger, with Col onel Chas. E. Felton having resigned.
Frank Woodruff once tied to Dr Cronin murder suspicion was sentenced to six months in jail for horse stealing, handed down in Chicago on April 30.
Summaries of Senate and House activity across April detailing appropriation bills land forfeiture actions tax and tariff debates military builds and memorials. Notable items include a statue appropriation for General Stark, river and land policy discussions, and votes on pensions and public works with adjournments and committee reports.
S. W. Pyne was found guilty in Nashville of complicity in the 1881 Pickett County killing. Chicago directs action against city treasurers who pocket interest on city funds, estimates range from 30 000 to 50 000 yearly. The starch trust buys the Topeka starch works for just over 250 000. Rear Admiral Brown hails Charleston cruiser trial trip as the most successful for a new warship.
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