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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1894
Page
1
A garbled paragraph discusses Mor fana Jopsn’s population, Japan-scaled area estimates, a glasses and thermometer device for drink temperature, limited use of trans-Atlantic cables, and a buried investment of 36100 dollars under the sea.
A hat used as a makeshift life preserver is proposed for water rescues with a person carried tightly to the chest. The article also touts a bicycle ambulance concept where a stretcher is mounted on a six bicycle rig, allowing a wounded person to be moved smoothly and safely.
In Huden Austria the town approved a credit of ten dollars for equine care. Equine patients will be housed in sulphur baths erected for their treatment with hopes of curing rheumatic conditions.
In the September Forum Edward Atkinson notes a worker in a car board city earns twenty five and four cents for service while bearing moving costs. The article discusses how flour moved free miles to supply daily bread for a year.
The ranch spans 73 by bX miles and holds about 2006 horses, 15000 cattle, and 1400 sheep. The sheep are divided into bundles of 840, driven in short moves with herders living in movable wagons.
A physician recounts that after entering Gladstone's cabinet the story of his insomnia spread to the press. He found relief by sipping a tumbler of hot water before bed and has since suffered no similar trouble.
The island of St Helena plans to transform into a health resort following the opening of the Steg canal. Inhabitants report fewer fears of banishment and note drastic changes in travel and local life as the new route reduces distance to towers point of view.
The text extols Ivo as Japan’s prime minister and capable ruler, highlighting administrative skill and influential leadership credited with Japan’s progress. It notes Lai Hung Chang praising him and compares his talents to Alexander Hamilton.
A fragmented report notes California’s booming fruit production drawing jealousy from Oregon and rival claims that California wins the market. A New York man contends California buyers ship fruit east as an official Oregon product.
Residents grouse at high costs but the Yukon town of Forty Mile Creek remains the largest placer mining center. Flour sells for 1T cents a pound, bacon 49 cents, bells 26 cents, butter 4? cents, and dried fruit 25 cents per pound.
The report notes a sharp decline in England’s pauperism since 1871 with dramatic changes in age groups. It cites bizarre percentage figures for child, able bodied, and old paupers and states non‑able-bodied paupers have fallen relatively but risen in absolute terms by about 30 percent since 1858.
The Government Printing Office will issue a history of the Six Nations by ethnology experts. It will be profusely illustrated and include vocabularies of Mohawk, Seneca, Oneida, Onondaga, and Cayuga languages. The work covers the Iroquois nation, worship, and customs.
The text lists over 2,000 patents related to papermaking including leaves of trees plant fibers bean stalks pea vines corn moss grass coconut fiber cotton shavings asbestos thistle down banana stalks bark wool fur and old sucking or similar materials.
The G A R conducted its twenty eighth annual encampment in Pittsburgh with a parade from the Allegheny River to the post hall. Delegates elected new officers including commander in chief and chaplain in chief while discussions covered pension reforms schoolbooks critique and support for veterans and orphans. Governor Mattison attended with remarks and a formal presentation to the Warman’s Relief corps.
The Corcoran Art Gallery will be remodeled and leased to the United States Supreme Court. The old gallery on Pennsylvania Avenue will house the court, while the new site at Seventeenth Street will transfer the court from the Capitol. The arrangement aims to unite War Justice Treasury and Navy offices near the White House. The current Senate chamber space is crowded and cannot accommodate many attendees.
In Frankfort on September 17 the Breckinridge campaign in Ashland district claims disputed returns and plans a formal contest. Owens allegedly benefited from three hundred excess votes in Lent County, prompting calls for a full investigation and a congressional committee review.
A major fire in Scranton Virginia began at 5 Saturday morning in Matthews Bros drug store and spread to Norton’s book and stationery, Gervass Wooster’s dry goods, and other shops. Firemen fought from the Eagle Hose and Gruss & Voster building as a roof collapsed. Three firefighters fell from the roof. several injured, Driver Beckett of the Evites suffered a broken leg and severe injuries. Estimated loss reaches 227,000 on buildings and stock.
A second trial opened Friday in the common pleas court on George W. Locke v Clothing Cutters and Trimmers' Assembly 7507 K of L for 25000. Locke, a skilled cutter, says a threat of a boycott led to his dismissal from a New York firm. the assembly says Locke failed to properly apply for membership. Separately, Mexico City marked Diaz birthday with three days of celebrations and a grand reception at the presidential palace. Incendiaries in California town also noted.
President Jordan outlines Stanford campus improvements funded by Mrs. Stanford during her life with estate proceeds. A library costing 1515000 and a museum laboratory are planned near the quadrangle, connected by new buildings and a monumental area. Additional facilities for 2510 students, a memorial chapel, girls dormitory, and chemical building are proposed as part of a broader expansion.
The American Library Association began its annual convention in Lake Placid with librarians from across the country in attendance. A. J. Larned of Buffalo welcomed delegates and noted the organization’s growth in influence and scope.
The Sugar Planters convention in Washington Artillery hall New Orleans endorsed protection for American industries and shifted allegiance from the Democratic party to the National Republican party. They urged club organization to elect congress members supporting the national platform and planned a state committee of 25. Third district Republicans nominated Judge Taylor Beatty to challenge Price as planners foresee changes in the Louisiana delegation after the next election.
The Nevada Republican Party demands Senator Jones resign his seat saying he cannot shift his votes to the populist party. They plan to remove him from chairmanships of the committee on Gemiec diseases and from several mining and commerce panels.
Stanegais a civil engineer shot and killed Mrs Mabel Colvin and then committed suicide. Colvin, described as a handsome brunette, had filed for divorce a few days earlier and had been in Woolwich, Massachusetts for two years. Stanegais was employed as an engineer at the city park and allegedly pursued Mrs Colvin, who favored his attentions before the tragedy.
The Field Columbian museum commission plans a world tour to collect exhibits. They will sail from New York in September, stay about eighteen months, with costs estimated between £286000 and $100. Members include Major J. G. Pangburn, Hugh T. Re, Wm. H. Jack, E. E. Winchell, John A. Barnes, and Wand Hil. Treasury Clerks Discharged in Washington as part of secretary Carlisle’s removals following the Dockery report.
Central News dispatch from Seoul reports a major engagement at Ping Yang where Chinese troops were routed by Japanese forces. Japanese columns from Yong-San Gensan and Fong-San attacked with heavy guns and night assaults, driving Chinese losses to about 16 000 with many captured. Japanese losses totaled about 300.
Sept 18 Indiana reports show political tariff questions and party interest, with Anderson fruit merchant Seaton assaulted in Lockport and returning home. Elwood workers face 25 to 30 percent wage cuts at American Tin Plate Co. A stabbing at a wedding, a prohibition candidate suing for false imprisonment, and smallpox cases near Walkerton are noted alongside school openings and local fires.
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