12 May 1894
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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1894
Page
1
Fragmentary notes describe an upcoming Midwinter Fair attraction titled an international wrestling match between an Asiatic Mon and an American grizzly with a possible crown loss if the bout ends. Also mentions cigarette paper printing by a Persian editor, and various scattered items about military, memorials, and ice cream treats.
The English war department ordered tonnage of camypressed fodder for horses sent from Chile to the Vietual ing yard at Portsmouth. The feed mix combines crushed oats corn and hay in the ene to boost supply. The move signals a forced resort to fodder import due to famine in the hay market.
A fragment from Raleigh reports a penitentiary appeal to the superintendent for a final grand larceny reprieve tied to a senator who once saved a wife. The piece mentions a statewide spelling bee mania sweeping Atlanta and a court-backed event with three justices and town notables as contestants.
The report by usher Hoag from Anse of Jerusalem asserts thousands of Jews have entered the area in recent years and Sadar notes a smaller share in the last seven years. It forecasts a much larger influx of Jewish immigrants to Palestine within the next seven years.
The text notes a few members of the senate who do not wear glasses regularly. It highlights Peter as a notable exception, while describing another senator who typically wears rimmed spectacles and carries a second set of reading glasses attached to a heavy chain, drawing attention.
A new gun preparation for coal tar oiled tunnels reportedly uses a substance that expands with heat and remains fluid at lower temperatures, unlike quicksilver. The method allows a larger tube than used with mercury, seen as a favorable feature.
The piece advocates a canal across the Maryland Delaware peninsula to shorten the route to the sea. It proposes a canal 100 feet wide with 27 feet of water throughout and cites the Chesapeake and Delaware canal as a deep existing waterway reducing travel from Philadelphia to Baltimore by about 80 miles.
The Cochiti camp near the ancient Pueblo village on the Rio Grande west of Santa Fe shows rich ledge deposits across three canyons the Cochiti Pine and Persita. If ore continuity confirms high abundance Cochiti may become a major gold bearing district in the United States.
A Bariin fire department currently uses a carriage built entirely of panier. The body wheels and poles are finished well and the material offers durability and strength comparable to wood but with much lighter weight. This lightness could make wooden carriages obsolete soon.
In Terre Haute Indiana Jamesind sey defended himself after declining counsel. He told the court his father raised him among thieves and gamblers and that the man who taught him to cheat at cards wronged his father. He claimed limited personal responsibility for the forged order.
The obituary compares Jesse Setlanax and Mr Ives as titans of finance. It notes Setlanax, a famed New York banker, died in California and earned the nickname Napoleon of Finance. It contrasts Ives, who died in North Carolina after rising from nothing to wealth through legitimate gains and public and private benefactions. The piece hints at Seligman arriving in New York in 1940 with little money yet amassing $90,000,000 through legitimate business.
Severe windstorms struck Huntington Washington area with slashing rain. Shops and round houses toppled, several residences damaged, and debris scattered. Fire crews assisted as weather cleared later in the day.
Fragmented notes describe an interview about a leadership shift affecting the Pet 4 Farweraptiony and the Ciserays. Mentions President Pegnote and a potential reevaluation of the executive during a May Ames period. Unclear names and dates limit precise details.
Fragmentary OCR text describes naval yard activity and boat movements around a week with ships and transport actions unclear. No definitive names, dates, or locations are readable to anchor a proper incident or outcome.
The United States revenue cutter Bear has set course for the Arctic Ocean and Bering Sea via Site. Telegraphic instructions from the Navy Department regarding sealing regulations are expected to be received by Monday, detailing the enforcement plan and regulatory actions.
The French steamer La Champagne ran aground. The vessel, near the shore, lies with the band and steam gear visible as salvage teams work to pump and inspect. The ship is expected to remain until cargo is removed.
Chantistes in West Virginia report the Warmpbelis Crescones increased the price of minum to wr cents, amid no strike found this valley. Observers say strikers are believed to win, with Camolbell Creek workers awaiting the outcome of the strike accession. In Wereinsreng all district misters joined a general strike closing four glass works and several factories, laying off about 200 men.
St Marys Polish Catholic Church on Eighty seventh street and Commercial avenue was destroyed by fire. Believed arson caused the blaze as the congregation has faced disruption for some time.
The Coxey army began its march from Portlarp on a Sunday trip eastward in squads aided by the Union Pacific which allowed rides on trains in small groups, with some officers and men making limited stops.
In a Capitol Hill police court session the May Day protest leaders Coxey Browne and Tones faced charges over marching and standing on the grass. Witnesses described police moving crowds off the grass while Coxey argued the protest aimed to lawful assembly. A defense witness testified about large crowds and the general’s unaffected conduct. the judge warned against excusing any violation.
Chicago astronomer T F Jones reports a new bright star seen while observing the heavens near the serpent's head south of a quadrilateral. The Warner Pl Observatory was notified and expected to interest astronomers with the discovery.
Indiana towns including New Port Mitchell and Jamestown swung to the Republicans while Newcastle Centerville and other Democratic strongholds reported gains for the opposition. Clerks trustees and marshals were elected as vote counts trickled in across the state.
Miners in Cronertanp and nearby districts suspend work Monday morning. Nearly 300 men idle across the Carlos Union Bowerr and Little mines in George's Creek. Rumor circulated that Consolidation ten plans to strike Tuesday morning as agitation in the region edges toward a general suspension.
Reports from Panxensnene West Virginia indicate Sunday's storm wrecked twenty derricks in Sisterville’s oil field. Over pumping wells collapsed, blowing down derricks, machinery, pump houses and tanks causing extensive property loss.
May Ambassador Bayard and Mrs Bayard will depart London on Friday to spend several days in Dublin as guests of Lord Haughton the lord lieutenant of Ireland.
Pesv of Indiana May Purcell aged 84 challenged any octogenarian in the state to a half mile race for a large purse. The race took place Monday in Logansport. Purcell won with ease. he once held the title of champion in England.
Kanawha miners from Cuannesros W Va announce no delegates will attend the Cleveland National conference. They blame Ohio for the strike and say Ohio should cope with it.
The A P A adopts a declaration opposing ecclesiastical power over Americans and bans Catholic influence in politics. It demands constitutional fidelity, nonsectarian public schools, and limits on immigration and naturalization along with strict citizenship requirements. The document also condemns tax exemptions for nonstate owned properties and press censorship on naturalization policy.
The 403 amendments to the Sermula tariff bill were reported to the Senate. Notable changes include a 40 percent ad valorem duty on sugars under No 16 and an extra one eighth of a cent per pound for sugars above No 16, with a further one tenth cent per pound for sugars from bounty countries, and an Hawaii treaty safeguard. Molasses duties, bottle glass rates, and iron and steel tariffs were detailed, with various percentage and per pound rates and adjustments, and the wool manufacture tax pause moved to January 1 1895.
In the Senate Mr. Allen of Nebraska offered a preamble and resolution to investigate the May 1 1895 assault and imprisonment of Coxey Browne and Jones on the national capital grounds in Washington. A five member select committee would gather facts and make recommendations to prevent outrages. The measure was laid over to Tuesday on a Cockrel objection.
The death of Michigan Senator Stockbridge prompted immediate Senate and House actions. The Senate adjourned after expressions of sorrow and a memorial resolution, while the House paused its business to accord respect and organize funeral arrangements for the late lawmaker.
May 2 reports from Indiana detail municipal elections in which Indianapolis and Evansville abstained due to charters. Cities like Terre Haute Bedford South Bend Goshen Kokomo Lafayette and others swung heavily Republican with majorities often 80 to 300 or more. Several towns recorded complete Republican tickets and notable gains in council seats. Developments include a Republican sweep in Columbus and Jeffersonville first-time GOP control in some periods.
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