11 May 1895
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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1895
Page
1
Fragmentary text mentions a festival and names but contains many garbled words making specifics uncertain. Readable bits reference a possibl e pot bree and a gay person, with dates and places unreadable.
Partial readable lines mention a patient and terms like fee and power. The fragment lacks clear events, names, or dates. Unable to determine a distinct news item or outcome from the readable material.
Fragment unreadable OCR text mentioning names and places. no coherent event or facts establishable for a factual card.
Unclear fragmentary text questions pressure and consent. Mentions bed, fund, and potential tariff or policy issue with references to names or groups.
A New York and Atlanta capitalized company led by Mrs. Littleton plans a theater project in Georgia, Alabama and Florida. The program aims to present a tableaux drama on Hernando de Soto and the Spanish explorers early in American history, blending tradition with imagination.
The Louvre buys a wooden statuette dated to the eighteenth dynasty of the Pharaohs. According to expert Maspera it depicts a lady of that era and is praised for its carving and proportions as the finest piece unearthed in Egypt this century.
The article reports a chaotic public reaction to the arrest of Cassimio Gonzales by a British troupe during a Paso Calhoun event. Citizens threaten collective action, calling for harsher measures against murderers while authorities urge restraint. Local officials seek calm amid rising tensions.
Partial readable text mentions Sats events at Raicks Lake Neee with dates and names unclear. References numbers like 23 and 4 imply dates or counts, but the damaged lines obscure who, what, or where.
Incomplete OCR fragment mentions Mary Loomis Ruthie Hmtoke and Beete Saspapd Misdistyertte farms. Garbled terms obscure locations and events. No clear actions, dates, or entities to establish a definite local-news item.
Fragmentary report mentions a man named Stuart, a killing at a election, and a sentence of thirteen years in the penitentiary with a note of possible parole. Details are garbled, unclear, and names and places are not reliably identifiable.
The new directors of Prison South held a meeting with Capt. Dames as secretary and treasurer. Mayor Histories was elected warden, guiding the prison's administration. Carpenter weds chatsed.
The case of Winshipper, a young Maiwas banker, charged with killing Sam Brown, is set for jury selection in the circnit court. Proceedings began Thursday but were postponed to Friday to allow the sheriff to summon jurors.
Warentra Kes May 3 twelve die from ercions near Halstead. Neighbors and Halstead farmers held a public meeting Thursday night to plan relief for the injured and mangled people.
Secretary Gresham passed a fairly comfortable night and was reported to be resting more comfortably Thursday. Mr. Gresham had returned to Washington from Chicago to attend him.
Barson of Barsto Tennessee on May 2 sues to contest his late father I L Barson s will alleging undue influence. He claims he received about 1600 while the estate is valued around 4000. The action seeks to overturn the will and secure a larger share for Barson.
SaxTrace ve Cena May 3 A Cuban named Fuentes who reported the insurrection for a New York daily was arrested at Guantanamo Bay Thursday. He is suspected of complicity with the insurgents.
Beadstreet's notes greater activity in New York and other markets. Improved shipments and prices mark weekly trade, with stronger demand for hardware and petroleum products. Nashville and Birmingham show growth while overall business outlook remains mixed.
A deadly explosion at the Corning mill area caused a large fire and panic among workers and nearby residents. Flames spread quickly to nearby buildings within minutes, with reports of several injuries and a massive emergency response.
A damaged text fragment reports medical worries about a patient. It mentions anxiety about the condition, limited visitors, and hospital department involvement. The illegible lines obscure names, places, dates, and precise actions.
Wa Sheng Tan of Hazen and another official in the treasurers division faced arrest in Warren County on counterfeiting charges. Thomasen is described as the leader of the group and was held on 8500 bail.
A Washington source announces the United States Atlantic squadron under Adm. Menace will visit Newfoundland waters this summer. There the fleet will meet the British squadron commanded by Adm. Erskine.
Indianapolis May 14 Gov Matthews said reports that he plans to call an eight special session of the legislature are absurd and untrue.
The treasury circulation report for April notes total circulation in the United States rose by 15,249,750 to 1,592,434,134 as of May 1, or 22.97 per capita. Compared with May 1, 1894, overall circulation fell by 97,000,000.
Nasaville Tennessee May 4 The legislature has declared Turney a Democrat elected governor. The majority was thirteen on joint ballot.
Terrible tornadoes struck several Iowa towns causing widespread destruction. At least five killed, many children among injured as schoolhouses collapsed during classes. In Sioux Center area two farm families lost relatives, and nearby homes and farms suffered extensive damage. Rescue and recovery efforts continued as anxieties rose for missing residents.
The case against Poulton Gordon for killing his wife and another person is postponed to next Tuesday while medical and mental evaluations are reported. Gordon remains in serious condition, emotionally strained, and refuses to discuss the tragedy.
Naval Constructor Stahie's elliptical turret concept will appear on the battleship Iowa, eliminating about one hundred tons of dead armor weight and requiring one third less power to operate. Authorities praise the improvement, signaling a shift away from bulky elliptic turrets in future ships.
The president named James M. Martin as United States marshal for the western district of Louisiana. Promotions in the revenue cutter service include W. F. Kilcore to captain and Howard Carey with Francis M. Denwood to first lieutenant.
Mopine Alabama resident Mar and-Wm George surrendered to authorities after eight days in a swamp. He had fled following the murder of George Trotter and arrived in a severely emaciated state with clothing in tatters.
It was announced that Britain has not yet secured Nicaragua’s acquiescence to its demands. A definite reply is not expected for a few days.
Justice Pollock decided on Oscar Wilde bail on May 6. Wilde will be released on bonds totaling £5,000 with two sureties of £1,256 each and Wilde’s own £2,300 portion.
Brepromp Indiana May 6 Homer Bruce killed Paul Johnson during a poker game at Bedford. Two other men were present when a dispute arose. Authorities report the shooting was accidental.
Dayton Tennessee was hit by a severe cloudburst on Monday. The valley flooded stores and streams swept away structures while crops and fruit suffered heavy damage. A barn sheltering men was blown away but no lives were reported lost.
Eugene Graber a 21 year old bartender at 353 East Seventy six street drank Paris green in whisky after a wager with companions who would buy drinks if he did. He was treated at Presbyterian Hospital and later moved to Bellevue as a prisoner. Police say the act was to win the bet and he is expected to recover.
Consul Laney reports to the state department on worsted and mohair yarn prices in Belfast. No yarns are manufactured locally nor spinners in the north of Ireland. One firm handles some worsted yarns for serge cloth. prices vary by quality thickness and market conditions.
In Corry Isnanp New York May 7 Steve O’Donnell of Australia knocked out Jake Kilrain in the 21st round before 6090 spectators at the Seaside Athletic Club Kilrain, though diminished, delivered a brave show against the faster O’Donnell with the match ending when Kilrain’s corner threw in the sponge to stop the bout.
Sophia Marsh, 21, a servant in Dr. Frederick Weygandt’s family at 645 Bedford Avenue Williamsburg, caught fire from a stove. A celluloid corset fed the blaze, Dr. Weygandt’s wife helped, and they doused her in a tub of water. She was badly burned but expected to recover.
At a Columbia College trustees meeting on May 7 in New York President Seth Low announced a 1 million dollar gift to build a library intended as a memorial to his father Abiel Abbott Low. The gift was accepted. William C. Schermerhorn also pledged 500 dollars at a subsequent trustee meeting to fund a natural science building.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday reversed a Virginia circuit court ruling and upheld Sayre's habeas corpus appeal in the Sayre case challenging court martial law. Separately, fires threaten forests near Dents and Quintuple, Buaprono area. firefighters scramble to prevent damage to oil properties and timber as flames spread.
The May 7 Treasury statement lists available cash balance at 179,503,549 dollars and gold reserve at 91,664,193 dollars for Wasuinotox.
In Inviapolis Indiana on May 7 Frank Pierce a state reform school boy admitted under oath that he and fellow resident George Schopp were responsible for the numerous incendiary fires at the farm last January.
The Standard Oil Co. cut its oil price to 1.35 today, with the open market also slipping. Oil opened at Pittsburgh and Oil City Exchanges at 1.5 and noon quotes showed 1.52 asked.
Justice Jackson arrives in Washington from Tennessee to hear the income tax rehearing. The case will focus on rent, state, and municipal taxes while other issues are reviewed. He expects to be here about a week and will then return to Nashville. The court’s pending decree is not expected to change. Opponents W D Guthrie and Joseph Choate appear. legality is urged by Attorney General Olney and Assistant AG Whitney.
A letter from J G Carlisle responding to a Memphis invitation to a May sound money convention stresses support for a stable currency and banking, warns that depreciation harms the South, and notes the administration’s firm stance against free silver. A Washington dispatch says Carlisle fears a potential Democratic convention shift and hints at possible Republican alignment if free silver prevails.
Gov Stone released President Cleveland's letter praising his stance on the currency issue. The message warns that a shift to the debased silver standard would threaten the Democratic Party and personal liberties. It urges Democrats to align with party principles or face disintegration and loss of power.
Exakations West Virginia May 7 a Pocahontas conference between Elk Horn strikers and Pocahontas workers surprised many. Gov O Farrell dispatched about 700 troops to prevent trouble as 5 000 miners gathered. The meeting remained peaceful and is viewed as a success with all miners returning Monday to await developments.
Union, TL, May 6. The State Bank was robbed by three experts early Saturday morning. About $5,000 in gold and bills were stolen after the vault was blown with nitroglycerin. The robbers fled on a Rock Island and Peoria train toward Galea and are believed to head east toward Chicago. intermediate stations have been notified.
The Amalgamated Association strike for higher wages and recognition grows in the Pittsburgh district with Sligo, Lockhart, Keystone, Oliver's South Tenth Street mill, and Pittsburgh Forge and Iron Co. idle. About 1,540 puddlers and workers are out, with potential spread to more departments and mills.
New York dispatch from Tokio reports Russia's stance stirs Japan with intent to defend treaty rights. Japan threatens resistance and possible war. Russian ships depart for Vladivostok. Count Ito may resign if allowed. Japan seeks English alliance if Russia acts decisively.
William H. Waddle gave poison to his three children aged 4 to 10 and then drank poison himself in a presumed crisis. All three children died within minutes while Waddle survived but unconscious. His wife had died months earlier, thought to trigger the act.
Decatus Sen and the OGmane Indians received $95,000 in funds at their Decatur agency. Per capita around £20. About 250 Indians gathered Friday. Drunkenness caused street disturbances, depredations, and many fell in the road and were carried away. Weapons including knives and pistols were common amid the unrest.
George S. Durfee and his brother of Decatur Illinois filed a suit in a U S court seeking damages of 10000 against R G Dun Co New York commercial agency. They claim a January 1893 published credit rating falsely labeled their credit as limited harming their agricultural implement business. The complainants are brothers with B K Durfee noted as insurance commissioner of Illinois.
Havana reports a Madrid cablegram authorizing Campos to promise Cuba a home rule government starting October 1 if arms are laid down. The claim stirs intense excitement as a Canada-like system is suggested. Separately, ex-treasurer Simon Jacobs killed himself Monday morning amid rumors of a missing $39,000 to $46,000. Jacobs, six-year treasurer, was highly regarded and single. his father was Butte’s first mayor.
Organized labor across Illinois will celebrate Independence Day under the Illinois State Federation of Labor. The Chicago event will feature a morning parade and an afternoon picnic with addresses by prominent labor leaders from across the United States.
Northern Indiana conference opening in Valparaiso September 11 announced. Dietrich syndicate buys Logansport Natural Gas Co plant for about 500000. Residents face fires, robberies and injuries across cities including Noblesville Indianapolis and Green Castle. Reports of crimes, pensions, floods, and railroad changes fill the page with local detail.
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