Waterford Wig Company Clashes Over Patent Claim
The dispute centers on a wig maker in Waterford accused of infringing a patent held by rival firms. Attorneys for both sides argued in court as the case proceeds toward a potential trial and verdict.
14 May 1892
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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1892
Page
1
The dispute centers on a wig maker in Waterford accused of infringing a patent held by rival firms. Attorneys for both sides argued in court as the case proceeds toward a potential trial and verdict.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses deck heating repairs and references meetings and refusals. The readable parts mention getting items repaired and a note about not paying costs. No clear people or organizations are identifiable from the legible content.
A local page notes rising attacks and calls for citizens to devise peaceful methods to halt the violence. It mentions a notable individual recently honored with a medal in town for contributing to safety and community efforts.
Gronek Wo Armington led a army at 45 while Cromwell began a Napoleonic era career in Italy. Gladstone entered Parliament at 60 and Macaulay started writing at 20. Columbus set sail on discovery at an early age. Frederick the Great began the Thirty Years War in youth and Blackstone completed his commentaries before 35.
Iris reports that since November the British military and their families along with naval personnel have been allowed to visit Gibraltar’s signal station. Citizens of Gibraltar and visiting strangers remain barred, a restriction that provokes resentment among Queen’s subjects.
A recent census bulletin completes national insurance statistics for 1880 to 1890. Total insured property reached 1200,000,000,000 dollars with premiums about 1,156,000,000. Of premiums, 7,726,000—36 percent—paid in insured losses. 4 percent covered expenses and profits of insurers.
The Ohio Supreme Court sustains a state mandate requiring schools to report pupil ages and residences. Father Quigley, a Catholic priest, challenged the law claiming parental rights to choose education. He was convicted, and the high court affirmed the state’s power to compel youth education.
A letter to Secretary Probst reports scarlet fever spread by a kiss. A Mansfield visitor with a child diagnosed with fever kissed three children in the hosts family, leading to illness for the parents and others in Ashland county.
An interview from May 7 with Antnus Sinclair recounts his daring ride aboard the Empire Stars express on the New York Central. He describes counting engine revolutions and piston puffs to gauge speed, claiming he could count sixty RPM and that with training the locomotive could reach a hundred miles per hour.
On May day the Memphis and Charleston bridge at Florence Alabama gave way causing one engine and four loaded freight cars to plunge into the Tennessee River. Injured include brakeman James Freeder with arm and facial injuries, and others Brace Bem Clenzin bruised and Frank Jamies badly hurt internally.
The United States government seeks immigrant data to assess amending laws. Inspectors are told to gather all possible statistics and report to Washington for presentation to Congress.
The Michigan Suite reduces salt 20 cents a barrel at western agencies including Chicago Milwaukee and St Louis to match New York and Ohio competition. Chicago price drops to 70 cents a barrel and with a 20 cent freight from the Saginaw valley the product costs manufacturers at least 40 cents a barrel.
In Pocatello on May 7 the state Republican convention elected six delegates to the Minneapolis convention contingent on W. J. McConnell becoming chairman. The gathering centered on free silver and nominating James G Blaine for president.
In Greenville Mississippi on May 7 the Mississippi river topped the 1891 crest and reached the 1590 high water walk by Friday morning. By Friday night the gauge read 434 feet, a half tenth higher than any prior record, still rising at about a half tenth per day.
In Cummins Run, West Virginia, Sunday afternoon, Cummins shot three men in a Hale county crude den after a dice game dispute. He fled a mile and a half pursued by a mob, was captured by deputies, and jailed as a large crowd gathered to lynch him. The victims were Simon Preston George Tull and Jim Easter.
In Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania on May 9 a wealthy Iowa lawyer pursued Miss Ethel Johnson, daughter of Exe County Treasurer Johnson, with anonymous letters and disguises. He attempted murder in her home as a masked woman book agent. police search continues after the suspect fled. A $500 reward was offered for the man's capture.
In Cincinnati on May 9 two young women from the U S Express Exuptoyes' Lenevs vluent Association drowned during an outing at Woodsdale Island on the Bir Miami. Wade Clark Alice Laren and Lissie Tenhundield laundry workers at Munds Hotel and Johe Bohan were aboard a skiff that capsized near the Talus. Bohan and Tenhundfeld reached shore while Clark and Laren disappeared.
A state health letter notes Ohio received 24 passengers aboard the Westernland on May 4 with varioloid smallpox. Destinations include Cincinnati, Cleveland, Fremont, Orrville, Toledo, Wooster, Akron, Canton, Worcester, Sandusky, Darton, and Palestine.
The Effing ham Democrat was barred from circulation by the postmaster for printing a report about a Catholic fair held last week where prizes were awarded by vote. The postmaster contends the report violates the anti lottery law, causing a local sensation.
In Utica Mississippi on May 9, a dispute between W. P. Colbert and Cicero Harley ended with Colbert shot dead. Both men were noted Utica merchants. Harley is under arrest.
News from Quirman Mississippi reports George H. Ross a Black man was hanged from a tree in Butler Choctaw county after an alleged assault on a white woman. The action followed a mob opinion in the case.
In Leecay Ohio on May 9 a small child fell into a cistern. While onlookers searched for a rescue, Charles Hoffenberger's boy leaped in and saved the child from drowning.
Nasaville Tenn May 9 delegates at large to Minneapolis D A Dunn John C Hank H Clay Evans and J C Napier for governor George W Winstead uninstructed.
Arthur Gifford publicly identifies Clyde P. Hamilton as the post office robber known also as Hamilton Auley or George Brooks. The deed involved a $9,000 express heist on the Allegheny Valley route with $50,000 in cargo. Hamilton Brooks allegedly directed the telegraph order to switch runs and fled after the theft, with reports he fled to Brazil.
In Camden New Jersey Lydia Ann Newby was found murdered with a hatchet in her Sixth street Kaighns avenue home. James R. Moulton, also colored, is jailed on suspicion after tales and bloodstains suggested a planned crime to gain a sum from the victim. Police pursue the Philadelphia connection and corpse sale plot.
Rome May 10 The Vatican prepares a negative reply to a petition from foreign Catholics in America for national priests. It notes the Irish in America have never sought such a request. The Pope will address the American episcopacy later, likely endorsing Archbishop Ireland's education policy.
Evansville Ind May 10 The owners in the Lander Wooly and Gough mines at Boonville Warrick county and those of the Chandler district have decided to employ miners by the day and fix wages at 2 dollars This is their answer to the men who struck three days ago for a 10 cent per ton increase
Cincinnati May 10 Archbishop Eld er decrees the ritual of the Elks shall not be read at Catholic funerals. The measure likely extends to all secret orders, replacing earlier funeral customs with a uniform practice across affiliations.
Melbourne report states Frederick Bailey Deeming will be executed for the murder of his wife at Windsor, a suburb of Melbourne. The date is fixed for May 23.
News from Caracas reports a clash a few miles south of Los Toques between 400 government troops and 350 insurgents on mustangs with lances. Government forces, aided by two guns and rifles, held their ground despite insurgent efforts to push toward La Victoria. Government casualties were 25 killed and 13 wounded. insurgents suffered heavy losses with many dead and dying on the field. An amnesty offer followed for insurgents who join government ranks after recovery.
Mrs. Alice Gray of North Spring Street Springfield reportedly died and was laid out when observers say she suddenly sat up and spoke again. The dramatic episode followed weeks of repeated apparent deaths with heart stopping and limbs rigid before reviving.
Ottawa May 11 The influx of Chinese into British Columbia is already large. Most new arrivals after paying the fifty dollar Dominion poll tax disappear and are smuggled into the United States. Revenue from Chinese immigration at Victoria last month rose to 15000.
Connecticut Democrats convened in New Haven with Hon. H. E. Benton presiding at noon. Delegates show a split between Cleveland and Hill, with the Chicago delegation to go uninstructed. Free coinage will be omitted from the platform.
A telegram from Ottawa reports eighteen thousand women petitioned the Dominion parliament for suffrage. Prime Minister Abbott told Mrs. Mary McDonnell of Toronto that their request to enable voting for members of parliament will be granted.
Cincinnati report states Charles Parker aged 16 was oiling pulleys at Eckstein's lead works when his clothing was caught by a revolving wheel. He was dashed to the ceiling and crushed, dying a few hours later.
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