17 Oct 1896
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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1896
Page
1
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Fragmentary text discusses elections and party names with unclear references to a president and voting, lacking coherent context or readable specifics for a proper summary.
The notice appears garbled with unreadable phrases and names, offering no clear event, location, or date. No coherent details can be derived for a factual summary.
Fragmentary text describes an attempted treatment with an unspecified remedy on a patient. It notes administration after several days and mentions dosage in grams and hours, with unclear references to outcomes and reactions. The content reads as garbled OCR from a historical page with no clear names or dates.
Jackson Manufacturing Co of Scranton Pa unveils a passenger locomotive designed to burn anthracite with four driving wheels and a boiler diameter of notable size and steam pressure of 103 pounds The engine is for the Delaware Lackawanna and Western and two similar engines are being built at Dickson's shops for use on the Morris and Essex division.
A writer argues the sea is fast advancing on England with coasts eroding and settlements displaced. He cites rising tides, flooded beaches, and inland moved churches while Queen Victoria plans June 20 1887 celebrations and a London pageant to crown the dome of St Pauls with noble titles planned for Salisbury and Corryshy Disrach’s relatives.
A bank robbery suspect escapes into Minnesota countryside after a violent assault on a party near a road junction. Deputy Ward of Martin County confronts the fugitive, is shot multiple times, and dies. A posse pursues the suspect to a farm, with gunfire reported and the lookout ongoing.
A domestic incident ends with a man found unconscious outside and later dies. authorities investigate a countywide wave of excitement as neighbors recall a troubled youth and a pressing sense of danger. Names and places appear in scattered fragments from the damaged page.
Fragmentary report describes damaged property and road viability around a village by a river with mention of a bridge and altered routes. No clear events, dates, or names are readable.
Prince Histiarex Tih Benin Ratko The Vatksaetiusig states that Prince Piemarck is suffering from hoturaiasa and insomnia affecting his health and duties.
The Dauntless, a Jacksonville owned tug, reports meeting the tug Dauntless near Cape Canaveral on Tuesday while proceeding south. Dr Mead Bolton of Baltimore is appointed professor in bacteriology at Missouri State University. General Austin Lathrop’s malfeasance charges as state prison superintendent were dismissed by Governor Morton.
Cardinal Gaetano de Ruggiéra secretary of the Apostolic Briefs and grand chancellor of orders died Friday morning in Rome. He was born in Naples January 1, 1864 and created cardinal on May 7, 18. The report notes his long service in the church and his high offices within the Vatican.
A garbled caption or letter text reports Arthur 5lewall accepting the Democratic nomination for vice president and hints at political crisis commentary and calls for emergency measures. The readable fragments mention views on war and leadership, with unclear attribution to speakers.
In Jackson County the vote count is slow as officials estimate turnout at about 29 000 and warn results may shift with late returns. Officials say estimates could change by Tuesday with results unlikely to be ready Wednesday or the next day.
Election returns from 13 towns show 160 for Republican, 22 for Democratic and 21 divided. Many divided towns actually carried by Republicans as the race focused on boards of selectmen. Monday’s results indicate a Republican gain of individual towns.
Jackson Mississippi October 7. The sound money convention with 23 counties represented endorsed the Palmer Buckner ticket and named an electoral slate. Republicans Lynch and Hill failed to unite on a single state electoral ticket after meeting in Jackson. Pottsville Pennsylvania October 7. A gas explosion at Williams colliery killed door boy Joseph Donnelly and seriously injured Richard Reese Edward Reese and James Brown.
Chicago observes the 25th anniversary of the 1871 blaze with a citywide celebration and a major parade. Organizers from Business Men's Sound Money association stage a pro gold standard march while free silver supporters counter with a lantern parade. Large crowds fill streets as officials, dignitaries, and observers witness the historic commemoration and political displays.
President and private secretary Mr Phur ber return to Washington aboard a private car from New York after a night’s rest following a vacation. Officials and clerks hurrying to departments as the chief executive resumes duties on May 3.
The Prerst Bismark arrived from Europe with 25 405 tons gold consigned to Lazard Yreron Kidder Peabraig Co. another ship Co lum bia due next week carries 592 034 for Iederbach Ickeltheimer Co. Stanford & Sons announce a ten percent wage reduction starting Monday. In Jocques Town N Y an aged couple was robbed near Holly Pharsday night two men tortured Joseph Colburn 79 and his wife 73 for money tied to darkposts left near dead. A neighbor found the house’ door open Friday and the pair insensible later revived to tell the crime.
English observers believe an Anglo French Russian agreement is the only practicable way for Britain to counter the eastern concert. The czar’s visit boosts his standing as Paris and St. Petersburg inch toward a rapprochement with Britain, while German neutrality on the Suez issue draws attention to imperial interests. Liberal leaders face internal strains as party unity teeters amid ownership shifts and shareholder dissent within the National Liberal club.
London October 12 Archbishop Edward White Benson primate of England and Canterbury died after a stroke during morning service at Hawarden church at 1:45 am He was 67 years old Mr and Mrs Gladstone were in the pew His death follows concerns over a weak heart Burial likely Friday Royal family and other dignitaries sent sympathy messages The Crown Circular notes loss to the church and nation and the succession details are discussed in ecclesiastical circles
The West Indian hurricane struck New York on Sunday and intensified along the Long Island coast by Monday morning. Severe damage reported at Seidls concert hall Brighton and Brighton Beach stables flooded. Hotels and bathing pavilions from Coney Island to Far Rockaway submerged with many structures wrecked and rail lines underwater.
Residents in Sherburne and surrounding towns gather to view the bank where a robbery occurred. The deceased robber was removed and buried in a pine coffin amid ongoing identification.
Reports from Washington indicate several postmasters faced complaints for taking an overly active role in campaigning. Most accusations claim endorsements for Bryan and free silver, with Wilson advising restraint. two Michigan postmasters were removed for policy overreach.
Pleasantville N J Oct 13 All trains bound east are stalled or back to Philadelphia. Communication with Atlantic City is cut off as crews repair washed out road beds on the Reading and West Jersey lines. Water rose to a historic height as high tides forced bay water over tracks and deep cuts were washed out in torrents. Strong northeast wind. fears of further damage with the next high water.
Oct 13 storm greatly damaged Asbury Park Long Branch and Atlantic City with tens of thousands in losses. Waves wrecked boardwalks, torn summer houses, and parts of the iron pier and pavilion at Atlantic City while shorefront structures suffered further damage.
A second story fire at Barnett & Dedwyer in Bluffton killed the 1 month old son of proprietor John Barnett. A man shot and killed Frank Matthews after a dispute in Indianapolis. The 20th Indiana regiment held a two day session in Plymouth with speeches at Huhns Hall. Other items note a pole collapse injuring a man near Chesterfield, a pumpkin weighing 417 pounds in Anderson, and multiple reunions for Indiana regiments in Seymour Crothersville and Huntington.
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