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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1900
Page
4
Descriptions of Galveston hurricane aftermath outline rescue work and mass burials. Gov. Sayers coordinates ship and train deliveries of clothing, food, and supplies from Texas and beyond. Catholic and civic groups organize aid, with New York and Atlanta donations aiding recovery efforts.
Indianapolis officials released a public statement outlining wage and living-cost grievances fueling the coal strike. Miners report annual earnings under 250 dollars, rising living costs, and deductions for impurities, powder costs, and doctor fees, prompting widespread mobilization across Pennsylvania towns.
Washington reports a notice sent to the state department of the death of Augustus Peres a naturalized American citizen at Pueblo Mexico and lacking a will. Two sons William and Aughing Peres living in New Orleans claim part of the estate including a half interest in a valuable mine.
In Titus in Mississippi a man broke into the To tine jail and released three Black prisoners. The trio, Wilfer Rows, Frank Creshes, and Frank Crownache, are linked to recent killings of white men including Dan Hozwert and two others. Police hunt for the attacker.
A noon Thursday fire destroyed the McMorran Mining Co site and the Port Huron and Northwestern Elevator Co facilities. Fire loss is expected to be covered by insurance at about 295 thousand dollars. About 150 thousand bushels of grain stored in the elevator were burned.
In St. Louis on September 1 the immediate effect of the anthracite miners strike is a price increase from $6.75 to $7.23 per unit. Dealers report a further rise expected once the strike takes full effect as visible supply of hard coal remains small while bituminous coal prices generally move upward.
The Women's Veteran union and auxiliary societies announce a gathering on the same date in Nakhington for the eleventh encampment month. Members are issued marching orders and details appear to be circulated locally.
Paris reports the 1200 metre event at Vincennes was won by America on Friday with Great Britain Germany Italy Austria Belgium France and Holland fielding three men each. The American team consisted of Cooper McFarland and Hakker.
In Columbia on September 17, authorities report a murder tied to the T36e Brothers gang. The unidentified victim, Harry A Buigiish, was shot in a public area as investigators begin piecing together motives and suspects.
Rr. Adm. Montgomery Sicard spent his career at sea from 1851, served through the Civil War with blockading squadrons, rose to lieutenant commander in 1862, then held commands at the naval academy and Pensacola. He became captain in 1891, commodore in 1894, and rear admiral later. During the Spanish American War he led the squadron at Key West but fell ill and was invalided, succeeded by Adm. Sampson.
Lisbon reports Portugal authorizes Alis Kruger to depart for Europe with Mozambique governor ensuring his safe travel. The Hague notes a Dutch warship could escort Kruger to Holland. London and Lovenzo Marques dispatches say Mrs. Kruger has arrived at Lourenço Marques.
On the Campania from New York pugilist James J. Corbett received dispatches about charges in New York. He dismissed claims his fights with Sharkey and McCoy were fakes. Corbett traveled with Marguerite Corneille posing as Mr and Mrs Martin, with her mother aboard and Corbett in a separate state room.
Casetera Italy Sept 15 Longo returning from the United States to Pastona killed his wife in a jealous fit and two men, then fled and killed five more and mortally wounded two. He later died by suicide at the cemetery.
The War Department confirms Captain Charles McQuaston of the 8th United States Infantry died from wounds suffered in a Manila area incident. McQuaston was attacked by a soldier during a temporary period of insanity and later died of his injuries.
A partial OCR fragment cites Fran from Jackson and mentions a daughter of a bank in Brownwood Texas. The text shows garbled phrases about a letter, brothers, and alleged events, with unclear names and dates. The readable items are scattered and do not form a complete report.
A dramatic speaker, fraught with emotion, declares his longing for a child and asks to marry. The moment erupts with a rush of love as the proposal is accepted, recharging their bond with renewed fervor and a brighter outlook.
An inmate argued in court that police were all scoundrels and he was superior to them and could take their money. Justice Martin fined him one dollar and cast him for his contempt after testimony from an officer describing the abuse.
A Philadelphia Record note recounts New Hampshire settlers in Kiowa County using few words in dialogue. The brief exchange covers a horse bought for turpentine and a later tale of a trotting horse killed, with similar scant phrasing.
The note recalls historical silver dollar values in gold from 1873 to 1896 and asserts Hostetter's Sisimich Bitters as an unchanged standard remedy for indigestion dyspepsia liver or kidney troubles.
A tale contrasts egg freshness in the country with British habits in India. A distinguished general samples a breakfast egg in Calcutta, bites, then exclaims its bad quality. The waiter apologizes, explaining a misdelivery of an aid de camp's egg by mistake.
A Washington Star line notes how global turmoil lets the sultan of Turkey gaze out the window with reduced fear of a bill collector, suggesting political uncertainty eases daily pressures. The witty remark underscores international strains affecting leadership and mood.
An ad touts Gnove's TasTaLess Cans as a remedy for chills and fever, claiming iron and quinine content with a tasteless formula. The copy states no cure, no pay and mentions pricing in a promotional pitch.
A fragment from a 19th century paper quotes a dialogue about doing as Parisians do in Paris. It also advertises a patent medicine claim that Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure colds in one day with a money back guarantee.
The fragment cites an eastern author noting the strongest drinkers struggle to raise a drink’s price as a social observation. It mentions marriage intentions and a Philadelphia context with a reference to Indianapolis Newsy.
A garbled report lists livestock and grain prices with various tags such as CALVES HOGS SHEEP and CORN and mentions numbers like 93 40 423 and 7.00. The text is incomplete but conveys a rural market price sheet style from Cincinnati dated Sept 15 with references to packers and mixed lots.
An anecdotal note describes a severe burn treated with Palmer's Lotion and Lotion Soap. The lotion allegedly gave almost instant relief and rapid healing with no scars, and readers are urged to send the druggist's name to Solon Palmer in New York to receive testimonials and a free pamphlet.
The Chicago Evening News reports a Grand Finale where the chorus totals two hundred voices. The performance features a solo line with the phrase And still his heart was true, followed by most of the group joining in.
Missouri Pacific announces half-rate round trip tickets on the Railway and Iran Mountain Route to points in the West Southwest and South east plus $2.00. Sales occur on Tuesdays of September October November and December 1900 with specific dates listed. For full information and folders contact railroad agents or H C Townsend G P and T Agent St Louis Mo.
Fragmentary Chicago Daily News clipping notes a critique of people who spend time being amiable and neglect to earn a living. The text reflects social commentary on behavior and appearance.
A fragment cites Hall's Catarrh Cure as constitutional remedy amid city and country phrases about wickedness and humor. It notes a Chicago Daily News line calling Kentucky belles to chew Kisme Gum and remarks on mixed ale causing ailments.
The exchange notes Serena as a superior gifl earning high wages and immune to hay fever, indicating long service and value in the household. The quotation reflects domestic labor praise within a period newspaper snippet.
A 1897 1899 WOMAN health testimonial sequence from Rumford Center Maine. Mrs Cras Le Johnson reports menstrual and digestive troubles and relief after using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. A December 1897 note from Cons. E Johnson claims improvement and reduced bloating after three and a half bottles. A June 1899 letter from Mrs Citas E Johnson says she is strong and healthy again after a year using the remedy.
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