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Newspaper
Odon Weekly Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1889
Page
4
The jury clears Burke and O'Sullivan of murder while finding John Kaaze guilty of manslaughter in the Cronin case. Burke, Coughlin, and O'Sullivan sentenced to prison terms as crowds flood the courthouse and police guard the city.
In a packed courtroom the four defendants reacted with a mix of defiance and fear as the verdicts were read. O Sullivan shed tears briefly, Coughlin turned pale at life imprisonment, while Schuettler and Burke showed steadier, tense features during the colloquy on a possible new trial.
Ole Christiansen, a Danish immigrant, returns to the United States disillusioned with life in Denmark. He describes land division among sons, dowries for daughters, and aging parents forced to lose property to younger heirs. He cites poverty, early marriages, and a dowry system as widespread, contrasting it with his adopted country.
A reporter describes a teetotal gathering as roast harmonious and profitable, noting attendees retired from the event in high spirits. The line suggests a successful and cheerful meeting with a positive outcome.
R S Dalton of Elkhart Indiana was killed by electric light wires at the old union depot now Lake Shore freight offices. He fell against live conductors and burned horribly. He leaves a wife and child. An investigation will determine fault amid crowd cries against the electric company.
Ira Hunt who had been pardoned by Governor Taylor entered the neighbor William Webb's home last night and fired five shots in the head with a 38 caliber pistol. He surrendered after the attack claiming to have heard Webb vilifying him and that a thin partition separated the houses. Webb died from the wounds. Hunt had been previously sentenced to three years in the penitentiary.
President Harrison transmitted to the Senate the extradition treaty with England from his annual message. Negotiated by Secretary Blaine and Sir Julian Pauncefote, the pact expands extraditable offenses to include embezzlement. If ratified, Canada and the United States would stop exchanging fugitives who escaped punishment. The Samoan treaty text remains to be transmitted.
Detectives John Stift M J Crowe and Patrolman Redmond McDonald who testified for Daniel Coughlin in the Cronin trial were dismissed for conduct unbecoming an officer and neglect of duty. An official warned that removals of Clan-na-Gael men and sympathizers would continue daily.
In Palestine Texas Noel Chanman sixteen received twenty thousand dollars in damages for loss of a leg and a broken arm after an accident on the International and Great Northern railroad. The verdict is the heaviest against a railroad in that court and was decided after a twenty five minute jury deliberation. Chapman was an employee. Hammond Caught. C R Hammond was arrested in Seattle after being traced from London to France to Brussels to New York and then Seattle. He is sought by Scotland Yard for involvement in the Cavendish street loading house scandal linked to Prince Albert Victor and nobility.
Independence Missouri dec 18. Ernest Klausmeier living three miles west was attacked by a mad mule tearing flesh from arm and leg before wife and son intervened. Mule shot as it was rabid. Noted as a separate, vivid incident in a late 19th century report.
Twenty Catholic churches in the Russian Province of Rich were closed by order of the provincial governor. No reason was given for the act.
From Texpox Dec 18. Hamburg reports 3,000 influenza cases and Stockholm 6,900 as Europe reels. Many senators deputies and officials in Madrid fall ill, signaling a broad outbreak and concern across countries.
Sioux Indians delegation in Washington met Senators Allison and Wilson of Iowa at the Capitol. As they departed, the group called out farewell with the light remark Well, good-bye, boys, drawing convulsive laughter from onlookers.
Reports from Butte Montana confirm both principals Ward and Gallagher are dead after the 105 round prize fight. Gallagher died between seven and eight o clock while Ward perished around eleven.
The article recounts a horse sale fraud where a buyer is lured by an advertised noble horse. A confederate pressures a purchase with a promised $50 commission, but the accomplice vanishes after the sale, leaving the buyer to bear the loss while authorities rarely convict the horse sharps.
An ambitious itinerary to the East led by Geo. May Powell of Philadelphia features a 2744 ton ocean steamer Circassian chartered to depart New York February 18 for a tour via the Azores, Gibraltar, Naples, and Rome with return via France and Britain around May 6. The main tour costs under 500 dollars, with radiatory excursions to Ephesus and Constantinople available at a modest premium. Rollo Floyd will head the Oriental Section, Gaze & Son of London manage the European Section, and Rev. Dr. C. F. Thomas oversees the overall program for the voyage.
Claims catarrh hay fever and catarrhal deafness are caused by living parasites in the nasal lining. Simple at home remedy said to permanently cure in one to three applications every two weeks. Not a snuff or ointment. pamphlet available for three cents postage from A H Dixon & Son Toronto. Also a tasteless aside from Texas Siftings about Spaniards preferring beer gardens over bull fights.
A note to readers claims a cure for consumption with a free two bottle offer mailed to interested readers. The signer, T. A. Sloerst M c, asks for express and post-office addresses to dispatch the remedy from 1 Pearl Street, New York.
An Oregon tourism and immigration pitch promotes the state's farming abundance and travels to Portland. The page also includes assorted ad blurbs and quips from several newspapers praising products like Dobbins Electric Soap Carter's Liver Pills Hauser's Honey of Horehound and Tar and Tansill's Punch cigarettes, with humorous one liners and quotes.
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