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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1897
Page
1
Miscellaneous 19th century items note consul appointments in Constantinople, Japanese schools, and shipyard claims. Mentions Lewiston Maine farms, U S foreign services, textile mills, and a New Orleans yellow fever report with cases, quarantines, and health camp updates.
President Moses spent a quiet day in Massachusetts with the McKinleys attending church services in Adame Mass. The presidential party and guests were received warmly with flowers and a handshake to primary children. He and Attorney General McKennan plan a potential visit to Williamstown if weather allows, before a likely Berkshire departure Tuesday evening. Women in Rekeme form an oil company with capital stock partly subscribed. Laura Seafeld as president and Dana Cattey as treasurer.
At Paragould Southeastern railroad nine miles east of Aragoold W T Worthy shot and killed A C Hopkins who had just attacked his wife with a knife. Worthy surrendered and is jailed. In Vienna Count Badeni was wounded in a pistol duel with Dr Wolff following insults at the unterhaus session.
A German farmer John Beecker killed his wife and six children eight miles northwest of town on Sunday night with a revolver, then shot himself, leaving Henry the only survivor. Neighbors found the scene after a missing relative alerted them. Investigators describe a brutal domestic massacre with no clear motive.
Police probe a fatal assault at the Gosberg Theater on Fourth Street in St Louis. Benjamin Prank Lamar, a Oklahoma farmer, was found with a crushed skull after an apparent drunken night out with friends. Five suspects detained. search widens for a woman named Fannie Wolf linked to Lamar’s last seen hours.
In Miboperows New York on a Monday a man named Wallace Christian fatally shot Prorace FL Pritehamd of New York and wounded Thomas Manning of Wurtshore twice in front of Christian’s cottage on the county grounds near Wartshoro. Christian fled the scene and has not yet been arrested.
For the first time in the New York College of Veterinary Surgeons history, women are admitted to the fortieth annual session starting this September. They will attend lectures and receive the same tuition for the full year as male students.
Word reached the sub-treasury that coin shipments from Cincinnati to gulf states were quarantined. Bankers receiving the consignments complain of delays in transit and delivery.
Middlesboro mining district in Kentucky sees miners still refuse to return to work at old wage levels. Prospects for a quick settlement between operators and miners look unfavorably toward resolution.
Nashville Ga Sept 28 Byrd Mc Glendon a 14 year old colored boy is in jail for the murder of his half brother Neal Shiplan who had forbidden him to attend a wedding Saturday night A mob of Negroes forming to lynch him was hurried away from Atlanta by authorities.
Washington reports show headway in shipyard work on many vessels with four torpedo boats from major yards still not started. Battleships like Nevarse and Kentucky near 41 percent completion, Alabama and Wisconsin around 14 to 21 percent, while Plunger and other craft proceed with experimental plans and varying progress.
A marble and granite monument stands over nine feet tall in the cemetery for Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe. The inscription notes Loving Remembrance from her children and references a copy from a duke's inscription. Her husband and son are buried on the same lot at Briary cemetery Philips academy.
Ed staffleback a noted murder suspect in Galena faces acute fear of mob violence. He has slit into a raving maniac after continuous lynching talk while investigators search deserted mine shafts for more victims. He remains confined in a straight jacket.
United States Minister Woodford arrived in Madrid from San Sebastian amid mediation efforts with Spain. He downplays a war declaration while signaling patience for quick peace and noting measures to safeguard his party. He frequents Biarritz for October and has secured a residence and box at the Royal Opera House.
Versailles Indiana reports that the grand jury investigating the Lynchings has adjourned without returning indictments. Governor Mount arranged a conference with the prosecuting attorney and the attorney general and pledged to convene another grand jury if needed to continue the inquiry and bring perpetrators to justice.
California report confirms Mrs Lily Langtry will marry Prince Esterhazy after her May divorce. Attorney Henry C McPike says she will return to California by late November with the prince and be wed in Lake County. London solicitors say the Lakeport decree absolves her from Edward Langtry everywhere.
Fourteen fold mining claims in the Sumdurm and Berner's Day districts in Southeastern Alaska were sold to New York and Denver men for £200,000. The deal, reported from Sitka, marks a major transfer of mineral interests to eastern buyers.
In Girardville Pennsylvania a violent clash between rival Polish factions left at least nine dead and about thirty six wounded with many more possibly in jail. Police report heavy arrests of ring leaders and ongoing warrants as doctors treat victims and the town reels from the dawn riot.
Warmer weather in New Orleans increases new yellow fever cases while lowering the death rate. Twenty five cases on Saturday, seventeen on Sunday, and twenty one by Monday 6 30 pm. Only two deaths on Saturday and two on Monday, with none on Sunday.
J W Stocks the bicyclist broke all world records for distances from 6 to 33 miles at Crystal palace on Monday. He rode 33 miles in 61 minutes 34 25 seconds and covered 52 kilo meters 480 meters in one hour surpassing Jimmy Michael of New York. Anarchists Arrested in Madrid following plot revelations six anarchists detained and bombs seized. A Bicyclist Killed in New York Edward Evans 25 a bicycle dealer died when his fork failed and he fell head first to the pavement near the boulevard. Earthquake shock reported at Olympia Washington.
Indiana reports from Sept 16 rains and frost affect corn and fruit, with hog cholera in Lake County. Local items cover Dr. Sage’s Chickamauga tale, indictments, a Flat Rock murder–suicide, a ten cent melon court sentence, and other regional happenings from Seymour to Vanpanaiso.
John M. Sellers, seven, was found dead in his bed in Dan Lindon Indiana on September 27 after neighbors smelled gas. A red hot gas stove burned in the room and the body was swollen to twice its size. He lived alone and had not been seen since Tuesday evening. He was an uncle of ex Senator Sellers of the county and described as a man in good circumstances.
Indianapolis Sept 27 Governor and state officers postponed Indiana day at the centennial exposition in Nashville due to yellow fever in the south. The event likely will occur near the exposition’s end. The decision follows a meeting of officials and reflects health concerns affecting the state’s celebration plans.
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