21 Oct 1893
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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1893
Page
1
OCR fragments describe a court matter involving De Perinees and Ayers, with references to a senate committee, a water issue, and a sentencing date. The text names Ayers, Agteriesn, and Canaisin in a partially garbled report, noting a procedure and possible rulings.
A jagged OCR fragment references trees, people, beers, cranes, seeds, and a bee motif with unclear meaning. The text is garbled and lacks coherent events, names, places, or dates to form a complete news item.
The text references Benvenuto Cellini and a Roman entry by Margaret of Bastru with rain during arrival. It notes Stevano firing artillery to halt rain, and a sun after the fourth shot. It mentions Jak Kiso Baiaszin of Dahomvr adopting a noble arms, secretary-written letters, and a king reportedly wealthy with gold stolen after retreat. A cable to England via Lagos is noted.
Senator Voorhees says Congress will adjourn next week and party leaders debate whether to pass an unconditional repeal or adjourn without action. President Cleveland asserts the president can convene and adjourn extra sessions if Congress disagrees on adjournment under the Constitution. In Alabama, the Democratic executive committee debates primary elections for state officers, amid fears Jeffersonians could win all prizes and sideline regular Democrats.
A premature dynamite blast in a gas pipe caused a fatal explosion blowing seven men to pieces and injuring five others. Victims include Ubris Naver of Ever Bros well drivers and several other workers from Dwight and Olney. Debris wrecks shops, homes, and the post office area as authorities inspect the site and casualties. The blast shattered glass, tore bodies, and scorched clothing, leaving the town enveloped in shock.
A man named Henry Decher W is seriously beaten and dragged from a pool of blood after awakening to cries for help. The attackers flee, leaving him severely injured as police investigate the incident.
In Maces Mississippi on Monday morning a man named Nicholson Robertson was killed instantly by his nephew during a dispute with his brother N Stewart Robertson and Stewart's son. The suspect fled. authorities pursue. Also reported Henry Starr, famed train robber, on trial for killing Deputy Marshal Floyd Wissen in the Indian Territory last December.
In Deepwater West Virginia James Coleman aged Moyeurs was shot through the heart by John Griffith a young married man after an enraged dispute over a card game. The incident occurred in an old house where the two men confronted each other.
The Russian finance minister Witte issued a degree for temporary 59,000,000 credit roubles guaranteed by the gold reserve. The note outlines the government’s fiscal step amid financial stabilization efforts.
The McCreary bill, extending the Geary act by six months for all Chinese registrants, passed the House 75 to 11 with Democratic delays and Geary amendment support. The photograph requirement for registration was adopted, strengthening anti Chinese measures and securing cross state backing amid campaign absences.
The Senate faces growing quorum problems as weeks pass. Senator Hale left for home saying unconditional repeal seems impossible and he won’t be needed for a compromise. Senator Alison stays till Tuesday hoping a deal forms, then may depart if unsatisfied. Other Republicans like Mr Lodge also want action this week. Many senators plan to visit the World’s Fair before it ends, influencing decisions.
A fragmentary report notes Irvin Peffels, a young farmer, arrested for stealing and possessing vast woolen goods with company stock tags for a government reserve. The textile theft ran into thousands as officials discuss amendments and security measures amid other local incidents.
The text notes Chodps average five hundred vanis thick and explains mountain pressure and chalk turning into marble. It cites over 400,000 known insect varieties, and states the atmosphere weighs about a ton per square foot or trillions of tons across Earth.
The steamer Dean Richmond sank off Dunkirk New York after a lake storm. Bodies washed ashore including John Logan first engineer from Port Huron Michigan. Cargo included merchandise drifting from Toledo to Buffalo. Vessel belonged to Toledo St Louis Kansas City line and left Toledo Friday for Buffalo.
Washington Oct 1 The Senate debates intense factional maneuvers as reformist plans trigger talk of a filibuster. Harris of Tennessee and others clash over resolutions and a possible adjournment with implications for the China policy and upcoming House action. Pension decisions are also listed for military widows and veterans.
A Century of Western Desert development discussed by the Irrigation Convention, stressing federal guidance on water rights and dam regulations. The platform urges careful surveys of arid lands, storage reservoirs, and desert colonization as a path to lasting prosperity for western states and territories.
The Window Glass Manufacturers Association agreed to restart old wage payments after a joint conference with New Kensington workers and chamber officials. Leaders from Chambers and other plants, including Chambers Valves Co and CL Seimertz Co, anticipate resuming employment for thousands idle since July 1 within weeks.
Convier, a convict from Lucas County, serving a three year sentence for burglary and larceny, died of typhoid fever in the prison hospital Sunday. Several other cases are reported in the hospital.
SILVERTOS Oct 16 A terrific forest fire has been raging at the head of Line creek on Sultan mountain. The blaze is over five miles from town yet smoke is almost unbearable. Several thousand acres of valuable timber have been destroyed.
Jennie Mullen and Ross Moore from Lisbon New York stayed at an inn during the fair. They did not leave their room on Sunday morning and the door was broken down to find the apartment filled with gas. Miss Mullen was dead and Mrs. Moore survived.
Valparaiso on October 16 reports Francis W Egan son of Patrick Egan ex minister to Chili wed Sancrita Amelia Rojas. The couple connected through the Rojas family prestige and Chilean political circles.
A roundup of legal cases and incidents across Indiana includes Roy Fetr, a Brazil felon, sentenced to five years for grand larceny. Greentown bank creditors awarded about 5000. Logansport brewery placed in receivership under Walter A. Osmer. Other items cite a bull attack near Spiceland, public health inspections for smallpox, mayoral appointments in Indianapolis, a fatal train derailment with multiple injuries, the death of editor Joseph W. Shwackelforp, and a self-inflicted gunshot near Brookly n with a seriously injured youth.
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