23 Nov 1895
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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1895
Page
1
The Grange Judd Farmer gathers data on the 1865 potato yield and projects a total not less than 282,148,000 tashela. This figure reflects nationwide crop expectations based on available reports.
Report from Twe experiments suggest electric propulsion on the Erie canal yields about eighty to eighty percent more speed than horses, and about fifty five percent more efficiency than prior power.
Roneur E. Peavy, known as the Areth explorer, reports for duty in the department of yaris at the Rock Lyn Navy Yard. He is assigned to perform routine civil engineering work there.
The South Carolina constitutional convention approves a provision holding sheriffs responsible for prison conditions. The measure would remove sheriffs from office and bar them from future eligibility for office for failures tied to prison management.
Prop Fyentes of the College of Engineering at Cornell University reported to have received a record fee of 12000 dollars for planning a sanitation system for the city of Santos Brazil.
The Argest branch of the Tim Chicago board of trade reports about 170 operators on the door each working day and 12.64 messages handled during the board's short hours.
A prize of Bic for an original essay on electric heaters was announced. Submissions must be written in German and addressed to Prof Konrad Hartemann at No. 18 Fasanostraße, Charlottenburg, by February 28. The essay remains the author's property but must be published within six months.
Divers near Al hats lave recover bronze heads a wolf and lion statues a carved ring and inscriptions from a submerged pleasure galley linked to Emperor Tiberius. The wreck lies eighty feet offshore at Nest Lake and remains partially decorated with bronze artifacts.
A Civil author reports Sunerior Wisconsin sees an engineering achievement with the Isebe Elevator Co building a base crane warehouse foundation cleared of debris and raised above the farmers’ site. The foundation sits six miles higher than original and is secured by forty eight five ton jack screws.
The district attorney charges a telegraph company manager with sending circulars enclosed in a black envelope addressed in white letters. Envelopes are alleged to defame recipients and violate federal statutes.
A Panis dealer praised Gnue shoes for women while claiming Maiirid ladies have the loveliest feet and Swedes the best shape. The Austrian empress reportedly requires a costly high heeled shoe and an Eugenics themed remark notes a tiny foot size tied to a patronized white satin shoe worn by an orphan.
Wao RK Geapstone receives more autograph requests than any other man. In a single day, twenty five letters arrive from Hawarden and distant parts of the world politely seeking samples of his script. His secretary says Hindstone will fulfill the wishes of collectors.
Mrs Prin Suknipan, once a wartime scholar girl and nineteen at her 1878 marriage to a general, retires in a stylish Washington residence. She raises four children while her eldest, her twin daughters Irene and Louise, debut this season and the fourteen year old Phil prepares for West Point education.
Tax dispatches from the far northwest report Canada plans a boundary survey between British possessions and Alaska. They cite establishing forts and depots to support surveying activity and policing the area. The report notes British land greed as justification for elastic survey chains if gold is found near the boundary.
German state engineer Zornes, hired to study U S methods for electric propulsion, foresees America leading in applying electricity to daily life. He predicts spring 1894 will bring major electrical experiments including electric motors on steam railways with highly promising outcomes.
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Dispatches report about eight hundred killed in Kharput with eight of twelve American mission buildings looted and burned. Missionaries escaped to safety, while Turkish forces discussed accountability. Reports cite Armenian victims, Kurdish attackers, and widespread devastation across multiple towns and villages.
Fire at the Improved Maten Co plant on Nellevue and Frederick in Detroit killed three workers Reuben Darin Thomas Wagner Agnes I tke as flames trapped about 250 employees mostly girls. The blaze spread rapidly and one worker Miss Yorke returned for clothing and perished while others escaped Davis and Wagner died after reaching safety. Loss estimated at six hundred dollars. The fire began when a worker stepped on a match.
A bright new comet was spotted in the sky by Perrine at Lick Observatory. It lies near the 5 hour 44 minute right ascension and about 0 degree declination, showing a short tail and a seventh magnitude stellar nucleus during twilight.
The Republic and the Democrat announce price reduction for weekday issues from five to one cent while Sunday editions stay at five cents. The move makes all city papers cost one cent.
In Nashrevilly Indiana on November 18 Lt Grander, a prominent G A R member and longtime traveling salesman for a Newari machinery company, died suddenly at his home from heart failure.
Armenians in Paris send an appeal to President Faure expressing belief France will intervene to protect their countrymen during a brutal crisis. The call emphasizes France’s responsibility and seeks decisive action.
Newtts Massachusetts November 1 funeral services for Dre h F. Smith author of Amer lex will be held at Newton Center church on Tuesday afternoon at 230 o'clock. Complete funeral details have not yet been arranged.
The imperial proclamation announces the birth of a princess on November 18. The short notice references the newborn and the royal line, with minimal further detail available in the fragment.
New York and Brooklyn report over 1 000 workers from I T R J M Carneel Ironworks and Millikin Tros strike on multiple sites. Unionized Hose smiths and Brideemens members walk out, with sympathy action possible. Arbitration efforts in Murray Hotel aim to avert spread.
Reports say United States minister to Constantinople Mr. Terrell has forwarded his resignation to President Cleveland. Officials deny any immediate move to leave, noting his satisfactory service despite Armenian tensions. State Department remains secretive about Turkey communications.
Telegram from the Sublime Porte dated Monday describes Armenian insurgents in Zeitooun plundering villages including Soensikud Keechhere Moussali and Erimin. An Armenian rioter at Diarbesir had four banshs. attacks on Mussulmans at Murseavah wounded two and firing on barracks and police. The Armenian agitators blamed foreign insecurity, while authorities claim order restored and reports of foreign danger are false.
A five story Fuerisia Bros. toy store on North Fourth Street, Le Desais, was struck by a major fire at 1:50 Monday. Three alarms sent downtown engines. flames were contained with stock losses around 83 000 and building loss about 60 000, both insured. A girl in the crowd suffered probable fatal injuries as wires collapsed.
William Cooper of Fairview, seven miles from Pannkenreaves, became a raving maniac Sunday night. He set fire to his barn and outbuildings destroying cattle, wheat, corn, and sheep. He tried to leap into the flames. one son rescued him but both suffered burns.
Fr. H. Leonard was murdered Sunday night. Frank M. Willemson, Orville Williamson, his son, and Mrs. Williamson, his divorced wife, were jailed on murder charges. Leonard lived with Mrs. Williamson. his body was dragged through an alley about a block.
A Piulibustering expedition is said to be fitted at Bluefields for operations in Cubs under generals Herrera and Ruiz. The mooted force is preparing there, with details scarce and unconfirmed.
Gen Francisco M Carillo one of the Cubans acquitted here reportedly landed in Cuba on Saturday with 138 men 300 rifles 200000 cartridges and other war munitions.
The cruiser Baudin, aground in Salina roadstead, Isles of Hyeres, is being refitted. Her guns are being removed as crews prepare for another attempt to refloat.
The Central Traffic Association has approved reduced rates from all points in Ohio for travel to Cincinnati and the Atlanta exposition in connection with the $10 Cincinnati Southern. This comes as a measure to promote attendance at the event.
In Cleveland on a Saturday night a street car plunged from the Central viaduct into the Cuyahoga river after a draw opened for a passing tug. Fifteen people were recovered dead, with four more passengers missing. Motorman Augustus Rogers was arrested on bond as investigators examine signals and a derailing switch suspected to have caused the catastrophe.
In Philadelphia on November 19 the court heard Holmes’s appeal for a new trial. Shoemaker faced subornation of perjury charges after paying a witness to swear against Pietzel. Holmes attended, showing visible strain but remained composed, while the judges signaled likely denial of a new trial.
In Maryland Frederica near Frederick Goings, a young Black man, entered a residence, begged food, then assaulted Miss Pillie Jones injuring her nose with a razor after she resisted. He was arrested for a Monday hearing but later seized from jail by a mob and killed, echoing a past mob killing of a Black man named Bigus for a similar crime.
The body of German Roman Catholic priest A P Von Antwerp was found in a blood pool beside the Iron Mountain railway tracks near Bushberg Missouri. A wound above one eye and signs of a struggle were noted, investigators reported.
In Cleveland on November 18, the fight over who bears responsibility for Saturday night’s bridge horror dominates town talk. Officials say gates were closed and red signals were visible. ten stenographers gather witness statements for forthcoming court proceedings. Potential liability tops $15,000 with a lengthy legal battle anticipated between city and railway interests.
In Frankfort Kentucky on November 19 preparations for the inaugural ceremonies began with a mass meeting. Gen Lindsay chaired a citizens committee to handle ball plans and related details for the inauguration of Kentucky’s first Republican governor. Ladies from major cities and guests from Washington and New York are expected to attend. Trains from state Republican clubs will converge for the events on the capitol steps.
The Supreme Court of the United States affirmed the conviction of W. H. Clune and fellow American Railway Union officers for conspiracy to obstruct mail passage on the Southern Pacific during the 1894 railroad strike. Judge Brewer delivered the opinion. Sentences imposed by Judge Boss were 18 months in prison.
On the Catalina bound for Havana with two convicts and 300 Cubs volunteers aboard a mutiny was attempted by convicts and volunteers. A brief clash followed but the crew and marines quashed the mutiny. Twenty mutineers were sent back to Spain for trial.
Boston resident E. J. Berle shattered the two mile flying start record at Fountain Ferry, clocking 3:43 1 3 and first mile in 1:31 1 5 amid a pace set by a five man quintet and a four man unit. Separately in Caraco, Judge Danne granted habeas corpus releasing Chas. McDonald and Joseph McDonald on $10,000 bail each, while eight Berry Detective agency operatives who were held for Frank White’s killing remain in custody until the grand jury completes its work.
The article notes a large increase in attendance at the exposition in Tha A arts Exposition, Georgia, with plans to continue beyond the previous end date into November as it extends its schedule.
Rev Dr Talmage preaches "A Word With Women" urging six young Cincinnati women to view motherhood, health, faith, and service as core virtues. He contrasts fears of a "new woman" with ideal women like Christian eddy and mother figures, urging care for body, soul, and others.
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