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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1897
Page
1
Polls in Ohio and Kentucky produced clear outcomes with Bushne re-elected in Ohio by about 26 000 votes and a Democratic trend shaping the Kentucky Legislature. Officials reported strong majorities for Democrats in key races and parties debated control of statehouses as results came in.
In Lexington and across Kentucky the Democrat and Republican parties fight over senatorial goals and ticket alignment. The piece notes shifts in votes, internal party tensions, and implications for future elections, highlighting Blackburns reelection bid and Goebel’s state roles amid a broader national climate.
An unclear political notice describes county counts and terms. It references individuals such as a chairman and mentions actions and dates in a damaged text, but specifics are unreadable. The fragment hints at county politics and procedural notes without clear outcomes or identities.
Fragmentary text references election themes and party contrasts with scattered names and places. Key terms include districts, representatives, and mentions of returns or results, but the exact events and participants are obscured by corrupted OCR.
Vague notes mark early returns with Republicans leading in several districts and Populists challenging in others. The text mentions wards and districts by ordinal numbers, referencing polling results and party standings without clear names or dates.
Vague OCR fragment references a mayoral or council race with mentions of parties and candidates. It notes a total vote around 2 million and a plurality result, with names like Ritter and Slathoype. Details are unreadable, but imply a contested general election outcome and party dynamics.
Fragmentary text references an election and named individuals such as Patel and Mullisaa. Details are garbled with missing dates and places, making a precise report impossible.
Voters weigh factors in Calvert County and nearby areas as party leaders and legal officials prepare for a pivotal ballot. Analysts note possible shifts depending on campaign momentum and statewide dynamics.
The partial returns show Roger Welew elected governor in Nevada with Nathaniel Williams leading in other districts. Strong Democratic and Republican tallies appear in state contests, while minor parties and independent votes shape remaining seats.
Voters in South Lake elected the reform slate for mayor and several council seats while Democrats won key city offices including the city attorney and treasurer. Republicans captured four council seats amid a fragmented vote and no single majority for mayor Clark led reform with 4200 votes while Democrat Dale trailed and other groups claimed minor roles.
The state faces a delayed result as official canvass is needed to decide the supreme court winner. The Times supports Hayt, the Republican and silver Republican candidate, with early returns showing him ahead by a small margin.
Voters in Virginia report senate results with Democrats winning several seats and Republicans claiming a mix of seats. The page notes possible independents and shifts in party balance across regions amid late returns.
Dr Talmage decries urban crime and idle rich as roots of social decay. He cites prison overflows, corruption, and public indifference, urging reform through humane treatment, work, and vigilant law enforcement to protect society and rehabilitate offenders. Alligators and rare coins noted in brief.
Treasury melts coins bearing Liberty after recirculation and melts over five million in subsidiary coinage last year. A spider web weather predictor is described for storm forecasts with rain timing clues. South coal veins are claimed to suffice for fuel for the next two thousand six hundred years.
The report shows fourteen new yellow fever cases and seven deaths in New Orleans on Monday. Officials note a favorable trend with no terror in the populace and expect trade to resume by mid month. Additional notes cover Memphis no new cases, Jackson Mississippi easing travel, and Alabama to Mississippi border health measures.
Judge Grosseup ruled the World’s Columbian Exposition Company responsible for losses suffered by the French Republic and French exhibitors from the January 3 1894 fire. French claims totaled around 60 000 including tapestries and Sevres vases. private exhibitors claimed 15 000. Damages for insurers pending due to insured amounts and suitstanding.
Pastor Naumann leader of the German national social party fined 300 marks or 20 days in prison for libeling Maj. Von Sehenbeek at Gottingen. The Zeit article criticised Maj. von Schonbeck for dismissing a reserve officer over alleged private remarks by Emperor William about officers in political parties.
Four or five emaciated sailors from the American ship John A. Briggs of San Francisco testified before United States District Attorney M. Foote alleging captain J. W. Baddh starved and mistreated crew. First Mate Johnson faces arrest for cruelty and wounding sailors at sea.
The second trial or court martial of the crew of the American schooner Competitor of Key West is postponed. The ship was captured by the Spanish gunboat Mesagera near Bancos on the north coast of Pinar del Rio on April 25, 1890.
Judge W. K. Sanborn of the United States circuit court confirmed the government foreclosure sale of the Union Pacific railroad main line.
Jimmy Mich ael of Atlanta led a bold attempt to ride 20 miles in 40 minutes but pacers lagged, slowing him near the end. Eddie Bald set a new mile track mark at 1 minute 25 2 3 seconds.
The Union Pacific reorganization committee plans payments from the sinking fund starting November 20 with 15 percent minus prior payments totaling 12,000,000, then four equal installments of about 8,000,000 every ten days beginning December 6. Julioquesada set at liberty in Havana by Marshal Blancs order and delivered to him in the late afternoon.
Indiana dispatch notes Angelina Mendenhall and her husband Elijah died within 45 hours of each other in Indianapolis. They shared 46 years of marriage and were buried together at Crown Hill in a double coffin. Their son Rev J W Mendenhall once edited the Methodist Review. New York.
Jeffersonville Ind Nov 4 Con stable Harbin is dead in Cementville from a murderous assault. The weapon was a thrown boulder during an arrest attempt on James Bowers who fled and is believed in Kentucky. Harbin collapsed at 1hoelock and never regained consciousness.
Edith Huffman of Brightwood killed herself with carbolic acid after her lover Harry Phillips died by suicide when she refused marriage. His brother then fears he may follow, as the town confronts a chain of fatal choices amid stalled romance and grief.
Inplayarous Nevada details a tragedy as Edith Truffman, spurned by her lover Harry Phillips, commits suicide amid rumors he may follow. Greenwood Indiana reports farmers paid 22 000 dollars for tomatoes with 40 000 dollars total for produce and labor. Star City Wisconsin quashes diphtheria with a strict quarantine and armed patrols. several deaths occur as schools close and movement is blocked.
Howard Jones, an insane man confined at the Muncie poorhouse for ten months due to lack of state hospital space, escaped Thursday evening by knocking down his keeper and sprinting through an open door. He had recently assaulted other prisoners and required six men to restrain him before chaining.
Hit Led His Wife. Warrex John Hadnes, a well known citizen, shot and killed his wife after a four year marriage. He was overpowered by his brother in law, Harry Noblack, during an attempted escape. A separate item reports attorney John W. Talbott arrested on a charge of receiving stolen goods linked to Baltimore and Ohio railroad thefts near Walkerton. Another note covers horseman Joseph Jolly’s suicide in Tirrosx, with a family connection to Float Jolly.
Varraraiso Indiana November 6 Hobart town board accepts John Dale Crown Point proposal to build watersworks and an electric light plant at a cost of 000. Work to start at once. Elwood Indiana November 6 Roanoke Way locomotive works relocated with site chosen and factory under progress. Company capital listed at 2 500 000.
Washington November 5 Among the fourth class postmasters appointed Thursday were A G Phillips appointed in Brown county replacing Phillips who resigned Mineral Green county K Callison appointed replacing Anderson who was removed
Lawrenceburg Indiana November 5 A Greendale stock raiser McKinney bought malt damaged in a Walsh distillery fire and fed it to cattle. About 60 head became intoxicated as the fermented malt produced a ludicrous spectacle with swaying and tumbling animals. It is believed whisky vapor saturated the malt during the fire.
In Logansport Indiana on November 5 John McIntosh killed saloon keeper Frank Pottmeyer and wounded Will and Louise Tottmeyer after being expelled for drunkenness. McIntosh fired a double barreled shotgun twice more, striking Will and Ed before Louise was shot in the back. Will wounded McIntosh in the abdomen but the shot glanced off a rib. Police arrested McIntosh after a ten minute standoff.
Samuel Redkey and Hamilton Cats were seriously injured in Lawrenceburg Indiana when a rabbit hole explosion ripped through a rock pile. They placed a charged fuse into the burrow to catch the rabbit and were near it when the blast occurred. Redkey lost his hands and both men suffered head and body injuries with one possibly losing an eye if he survives.
Charles Pinkerton serving life for murder of his nephew and son in law Charles Pinkerton Jr. of Fulton Mich. slits his throat in county jail with wife in same cell. Authorities say she supplied the knife to carry out the act amid threats of death by self harm.
Insane woman Hannah Martin of Jeffersonville aged 60 diagnosed after husband’s death. Kentucky cattle inspection urged after tick concerns by Illinois Indiana authorities. Wealthy farmer John Matern of Wakarusa hanged himself amid family troubles. Evansville Y M C A convention adjourns after four days. next at Lafayette. Joe Literal, Rosaville, sentenced to two years for shooting at daughter Blanche. Brazin mine non union notice blocks work amid fear of trouble. Midland Railway receiver appointed for Chicago and Southeastern line. Shioshewana bank robbed of 5000 with dynamite blast. two men fled on a hand car. Evansville Richmond line renamed to Southern Indiana railroad. change effective December 1, 289%.
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