28 Apr 1888
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Newspaper
Odon Weekly Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1888
Page
1
The New York Legislative body moved to authorize execution by electric chair for murderers, signaling a hardline stance in the state's criminal justice policy. The proposal outlines capital punishment as a legal consequence for specified offenses.
A Vruscatimister asserts he received in pas ment but two barrels of applies and a sliver dollar, detailing his unusual exchange and the peculiar payment received.
An obituary notes the death of a distinguished journalist whose career spanned many regions. The report highlights the impact of her work and the loss to the press community.
A Boston incident on Ceothie eireet reveals three occupants involved in stealing from windows. Police traced the stash to a principal suspect, identifying a large amount of loot and the motive. The offender faces charges as investigators pursue additional leads.
Officials report traders moving garbled goods to Langoun markets as measures attempt to curb contamination. Authorities outline quotas and limited quantities for sale while emphasizing proper treatment of products across the region.
The readable text describes an oil facility project with references to costs timing and reservoirs. It mentions a total length and an option related to output but the lines are garbled and many terms are unreadable.
Fragmentary OCR describes a confrontation near Lafayette with mention of a person named John from Lafayette. The readable bits lack clear dates or outcomes but indicate concern and a call for attention from local officials.
The readable parts discuss a chaotic stream of words and names. It mentions German history and a divine theme, with unclear references to a diet and reverse beliefs.
A damaged, garbled obituary-like fragment notes a man aged sixty something, described as one of the best preserved individuals, with reference to health, physical activity, and the Laws of hagdone. The text hints at a life of promise cut short by illness.
Reports suggest investigations into aerial telegraph wires show transmission distances up to 600 miles with speed increasing with wire separation. Authors reference locations like Hootie woods and Readtterapidian Whreatstone, but many terms are garbled and confirmations are uncertain.
The readable lines discuss organic soup and a garment worn by animals with ventilation advantages. It notes dampness inside the shoulders and a chilly sensation when removing the fabric, suggesting cautious handling and observation of the material’s condition.
A Paucapehuca woman visiting in a dry goods shop left behind a cache of items and remarks revealing a mix of Quaker City beliefs and casual slang. The objects and phrases included critiques and light ridicule such as horrid and vulgar matters and assorted labels like pretty but poor, and phrases like very swell.
Report from Northern Texas describes a deadly pursuit of horse and cattle thieves by a vigilante group near the state line. Several outlaws were killed or wounded, with one rider shot and another beheaded, as lawmen and ranchers pursued remnants into Texas. Sheriff Roequehis led a posse to the scene and recovered property amid the aftermath.
In Trenton Michigan a funeral was conducted for Rosese Conklise with pallbearers named Gitta Nociptuaga Alavor Abram BSdbewitt S. oT. M. Bartow Clarence A. Soanyard Mantan Starlove Senetor John Bodenos Sopater Thar Cameron and Judge Win Al Wallsee. Dr Morgan lux served as head reverend. The remains were taken to Aden for burial after services and a public funeral is planned later.
Fragmentary report describes late spring delays in Wisconsin Minnesota and surrounding regions. Farmers adjust to shortened planting window shifting focus from wheat to oats and barley while increasing corn and livestock in response to the season’s slow start and looming risks.
A young woman from Attiosg NY awakens claiming a trance vision while her grandfather dies in Munford NW during her sleep. She states awakening today and informing the family physician of the events and that she had consumed a small amount of an unidentified substance during sleep.
A case of alleged parental cruelty in Wood Barn County emerges. Aly and Mrs George Miller are charged with beating a child so severely it died. Warrants issued for Miller and wife. Miller has fled.
Secretary Whitney invites Congress members to Paradelphia next Saturday to witness the launching of the gunboat Worktown and the dynamite cruises. A spool train will be provided.
Allugh Reservoir in Las Crees, Can, proposed in April. A dam and boat cross Sweet Water Valley to supply water for the dry season. Structure to rise about ninety feet above the lake bed, with a reservoir spanning 700 acres and an estimated cost of 800 dollars.
Jesse Ray, a colored miner at the Coal Creek mines, was shot and killed this morning by fellow miner Asbury. The dispute arose from a trifling matter.
Michigan marks Arbor Day as Governor Luce issues proclamation urging proper observance. The(message)響 response is widespread across rural districts with many communities embracing the day.
John Joice, 73, of 18 Tillary Street Brooklyn, left bed in a somnambulistic state early this morning. He walked about his apartment, fell from the stairway to the bottom, breaking his neck and dying shortly after.
At Rex Pennsylvania on April 9 the fourth pool strike against a wage cut concluded with miners gaining. Only two mines remain operating at the old rates while others resume under new terms.
The Empress shifts to restoring the Charlsitew Castle interior on the ground floor of the royal wing. German workmen replace English crews as renovations proceed for the late Queen Louise by preserving furniture and relics from the death period, amid protests over cost and taste.
Historical report details Tate defalcation spanning years with balances falsified December 31 openings and January first rebalances. Faked credits and forged documents emerge as investigators note transfers totaling 2500 to 4000 dollars and multiple checks misappropriated to conceal theft.
A Kentucky trial about two murdered peddlers collapsed after Mary Smith testified she helped cut throats. bodies found in a cave were later identified as sheep carcasses, undermining the case against Lecisvintz suspects. The court was adjourned with the Hills distinguished.
Soo Pendlecton is recovering from an epileptic attack and attended by his daughter who hurried back from travel. Wiesbaden doctors deem the attack not severe but urge rest and abstention from work for some time. Meanwhile Second Secretary County has been charged with legation affairs.
Walter Treadwell, a Kansas cattleman, was acquitted after accusations linked to a room encounter with partner Cuaries Viard and alleged intimacy with Treadwell's wife. The case centered on relations involving Clark and a hotel setting.
In Kiving Fawn Georgia on a Wester day afternoon Saul Siive joined a quarrel with David done. A judge struck the skull with a plank crushing it and Siigo died within two hours. Jones fled but was captured after a chase by Sheriff Bird.
A local freight on the Louisville and Nashville near Atlanta, Bramingham, Australia, was struck by the rival express this morning. The wreck completely telescoped the caboose and killed the fireman. No other passengers or crew were reported injured.
In Borsinsville Kentucky on April 22 a wealthy Tennessee farmer Agalia Hurvris mourns as her little daughter dies from lockjaw after stepping on a rusty object in an uncovered foot. Her suffering before death was severe and witnessed by neighbors.
Waille George Heaton and T H Hanning residents of Peele Island were out in a small boat when it capsized last night Hanning was rescued while Heaton was drowned near Saxprexsy Ohio on Peele Island.
The City of New York reports a major Yunnan quake from the previous year into the current. In Lin An and surrounding towns hundreds of deaths and injuries are tallied with vast destruction of homes and temples. Suburbs like Pen Banes and Reon Shu suffer heavy losses.
A young Indian in Wanasa is described as recovering from a suspected consumption after inhaling smoke from a locomotive engine while riding in a sleeping car. Doctors had failed to help. after exposure the boy experienced immediate coughing relief and has since fully recovered and plans to return to White's Institute to resume studies.
A hail storm swept over Hailand and surrounding county in Alabama on April 24. Hail persisted for an hour, damaging fruit trees and vineyards in a wide, mile-wide patch. Rain measured 2.74 inches, the greatest in such a short period at Signal Citica. Market gardens lost early fruit crops.
Avril Tij Senator Bork introduced a bill to form a commission including the Interior Secretary the DC Board President and Smithsonian Secretary to select a tract not more than 100 acres along Rock Creek for a National Zoacological Park near Washington and Georgetown.
A boy, Robert Gordon, son of P L Gordon of Owexsnone Kentucky, rode a mule at his uncle James Howell’s farm near Owexsnone. The mule bolted, throwing him. His foot became caught in the mule’s harness and he was dragged about a mile and a half, suffering fatal injuries.
South Vineland New Jersey dispatch reports a barn fire that killed Mrs. Rolle Buckmisters and her ten year old son who entered the burning barn to save two horses and a cow. Mrs. Chase, the elderly mother, died with them as the roof collapsed. The property was uninsured.
Deputy U S Marshal reports a man named Likins killed his two children aged nine and eleven with an axe near Cabeel in Texas County and then killed himself with a pocket knife. He died ten minutes later.
Dangerous counterfeit silver dollars have surfaced in Erin Pennsylvania and nearby Rochester and Buffalo New York. The fake coins weigh nearly as much as genuine, carry a defective T in the word United, show rough edges, but mimic color and jingling sound of real dollars.
Cotusins Ohio reports William George, the Zanzsvilla murderer, will be executed at the penitentiary under the sentence of law on next Friday April 2.
Reports say Chang Ssu-yin Tyaa, a Chinese resident, will be executed by slow slicing on Friday for poisoning a cousin and causing multiple deaths. The Chinese Colony has appealed for clemency as details of the torture emerge.
Deputy U S Marshal Colquitt and a team from Lauderdale Colbert and Franklin counties end a two week raid, destroying ten distilleries and capturing nine men. The largest find was a natural cave still in Franklin County with a five gallon capacity. Collector Clay was wounded in a clash with moonshiners but aided in bringing suspects to jail.
Five important patents were issued to Elvis E Ries a Baltimore electrician for methods and apparatus for heating by electricity. The inventions promise a radical departure in converting electricity into heat, claiming reduced losses and the ability to supply heat to dwellings and other buildings from central generating stations over existing conductors at a trifling cost.
New York April 24 The board of aldermen held a lively session as a resolution to curtail the Mayor's power over displaying flags at City Hall was offered for passage over Mayor Hewitt's veto The ordinance would curb his authority yet aldermen voted twenty to three to pass the measure The clash arose from the mayor's refusal to display the Irish flag on St Patrick's Day at City Hall
Aug 24 Hor Srsinca April 24. Win Stringer keeps many game cocks in his yard. A four year old son played with them and was attacked by a cock in the yard. The bird mauled the child with bites to the head and body before he was rescued and died from convulsions within minutes.
Peter Deutsch, a Louisville peddler, is suffering agony after a brass scarf pin lodged in his esophagus. He swallowed it while holding the pin in his mouth and sneezed. doctors cannot remove it. He plans to travel to Philadelphia for surgery to extract the pin.
Samuel Whitney alias William Spurgeon, jailed by Baltimore authorities for embezzling 159000 pounds years ago, has dropped his habeas corpus petition and will return to Baltimore voluntarily.
In MaALe n Mass District Court Mrs Abby H Canner was arraigned on a charge of manslaughter for causing the death of her daughter Mrs Lottie A James in a Medford Christian Science affair. She was held on a 5000 bond awaiting trial on May 5. She has not yet secured bail.
The executive committee of the National Brass Manufacturers and Brass Deliverers Associations met in Pisisseron Pennsylvania on April 24 and revised the price list. The secretary refused to publish changes but said prices were made uniform and some lower grade brass goods were slightly raised.
Senate and House actions span fisheries treaty concerns Dakota bill and land forfeiture debate. Senate passes land bills and river and harbor measures while approving public buildings and a Paris Exposition conference. House adjourns after pension and river projects. tariff and copyright topics arise in the week.
A New York syndicate purchases 185 acres of land at St Louis for suburban development. Caliph the hippo arrives in New York from Cincinnati. A Chicago building collapse injures several workers. Claus Spreckels plans to locate an Eastern sugar factory in Philadelphia. Crater activity increases at Gorullo and Popocatépetl in Mexico. Probate Judge A H Apass and Harper County Judge Robert T McCullock jailed for malfeasance. The rest of the text is garbled and unreadable.
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