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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1897
Page
1
The sermon contrasts wages, thrift, and household hardship with the harm of alcohol fueled by moral uplift. It cites personal ruin, a wedding fund squandered on attire, and the broader plight of workers facing poverty, urging temperance and cooperative means to build capital. The speaker laments drunkenness, extols self control, and warns of irreversible damage from drink.
In a dramatic sermon a speaker warns of the wreck of drink on the body and family, describing the torments of the drunkard and the eternity of thirst without rum. He cites reform testimonies from New York reclaiming drinkers and notes anti daisy law and Italian Irredenta symbolism.
Richard M. Scruggs president of the St. Louis Sunday School Union and E. G. Langhorne were detained by customs at Southampton and brought to New York aboard the St Paul. Authorities seized diamonds lace and watches valued at about 5000 dollars. Bail set at 2500 each as they deny duties on jewelry and claim the goods came from a purchase in England tied to a patent sale turned misinterpretation.
A blast at the Rosena furnace owned by Senator Mark Hanna and ex Senator Cameron injures about 30 workers including Macazer Reis severely. A second collapse at the New Castle traction site buries Michael Kurdy and crushes Peter Hertashky.
In Cenfueros Weyler backs Senator Morgan's Cuban resolution and U S recognition, saying it would aid Spanish interests, provoke U S sympathy, and threaten American consular rights while easing duties on Cuban coast patrols. He also supports consul transport for Americans and opposes food distribution to residents as interference.
In Lindale Texas merchant R W Stewart is killed by a man lured from home. Eric Jones a Black man is arrested and implicates Will Jones a white community figure. A mob later killed Will Jones in Tyler jail and spared Emilie Jones the alleged killer. Reports from Lavaria and Dallas say Father Kraeipp remains alive and improving.
Times correspondent reports that the powers instruct ambassadors to act as mediators in the Turkey Greece dispute. A collective note will be sent to the Porte immediately, with palace circles noting a misreading of Turkish conduct as a major error.
The flour mill of the heirs of Adam Gerlach in North Amherst was destroyed by fire on Sunday morning causing about 12000 dollars in damage. Fire officials reported the blaze started early and quickly engulfed the building, with cause under investigation.
A dispatch reports Col Manos attempted suicide while jailed in Serfa. He is handcuffed and sent with his satire staff to Athens for trial by court martial. Weather in England shows frosts but improving crops with brighter sunshine later in the week.
Logansport Indiana May 2 A bank examiner reports a further shortage of 59000 in the wrecked State National Bank. Assistant Cashier Kerrier of the New York National Bank arrives with his account and books show a certificate of deposit issued May 14 to the New York bank in Johnsons favor noting he did not want to ship the money. The certificate was not recorded and Johnson drew against the amount. More shortages may be found as other accounts are checked.
The ashes of Rudolph Rosin were cast into the Mississippi from near the center of the Mads briane in St. Louis on Sunday evening. Rosin, long tied to Cincinnati, planned cremation and return of ashes to his Cincinnati relatives, with a final throw from the Eads bridge on his birthday anniversary. Cleveland Club May transfer to St Louis as talks continue with Robison interests. Von der Ahe seeks to stay while Robisons push for acquisition. The Wheeling gunboat underwent an unofficial trial in San Francisco, reaching speeds up to 13 knots on a test course with a southeast current.
Duntin May 25 reports belief that many or all Irish political prisoners will be pardoned early in June to mark the 60th year of Queen Victoria’s reign. The invincibles James Fitzharris Larry Hamion and Joe Mullett are named among those expected to receive clemency.
The Georgia Mutual Insurance Co of Atlanta Ga was placed in receivership Monday afternoon with Howell Erwin named as receiver and the co operative company headquartered in Atlanta.
The gun boat Concord has been placed in commission and fitted with stores for service at Vartresa California. She will be at the navy yard for two weeks before an inspection board conducts a trial trip. The Concord is assigned for the present to the Pacific squadron.
May 25 report from Dehowns Smith, Kentucky, describes James Edward and Park Ghenes drowning after their skiff overturned returning from fishing on the Cumberland River.
Congress debates Cuba policy with Morgan and Hoar speeches. Senate advances a neutrality resolution and federal aid for Cubans, while houses clash over recognition of belligerency and related measures.
In Indiana 150 Italian workers were brought from Chicago to operate on the Marion Anderson and Indianapolis electric railway, wages about 39 cents for ten hours, triggering strong anger among unemployed laborers. A mass meeting is planned as riot fears rise and tensions mount.
May 25. Judge Murphy Morse called the case of ex Health Officer J W Prendergast and OL V Limerick charged with attempted blackmail by the Fraser Chemical Co of New York. Prendergast failed to appear sending a letter via attorney Littieford stating he will not stand trial now and will go west returning in a month or two. Dubrul offers to settle the $1 000 bond.
Lovinville Ky May 25 Louis P Kepler a young man from a wealthy family files suit for divorce claiming Nettie Winters, resort keeper, prompted the action by promising to reform but failed to change. he alleges abandonment and seeks dissolution of marriage.
St Louis merchants Richard M. Scruggs and E. Langhorne, arrested for smuggling several thousand dollars in diamonds and jewelry aboard the steamship St Paul, have retained an attorney. An answer to the charges is expected soon, and the case will proceed in regular course before the district attorney due to the amount involved.
Ottawa reports that the Dominion government approves the Newcastle firm Peterson Tait Co contract for a Canada to Great Britain fast Atlantic steam line. Vessels to be top class with 20 knot average speed. Dominion subsidies total 750000 dollars with 500000 local and 250000 imperial. Service expected to begin in 189?
President considering assigning a regular army commissary officer to assemble relief supplies for Americans in Cuba. The move would leverage training in handling supplies and enable large scale contracting and tariff relief, potentially doubling value of a $30,000 appropriation.
Wasniacrosa May 25. The Livecloc treasury department received a telegram from New York stating that 1 150 920 in gold coin had been withdrawn from the sub-treasury for export and 1 259 090 in gold obtained from banks, totaling 2 400 000 for Tuesday shipments.
Washington dispatch reports President sent a cable to Queen Victoria congratulating her on the celebration of her 79th birthday.
The birthday of Queen Victoria, born May 24 1519, was celebrated Monday with artillery salutes and church bells at various naval and military stations. London plans a celebration on Wednesday.
Cucaco May 5 In Dayton Soldiers home Col George Hilton once confined as insane is declared sane by a Chisago inquiry.
Indiana State News reports an American plate glass plant at Alexandria will resume full operations by June 1, employing 400 workers and ranking among leading independent plants.
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