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Newspaper

Odon Weekly Journal

Location

Odon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1888

Page

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Treacherous Grip Sparks Fatal Car Crash Down Hill

A grip car with passengers on St Anthony Hill Shelby avenue derailed after the grip slipped from the cable. The car reached about twenty miles per hour and overturned at a curve on Riesby avenue. fourteen injured with several fatally. A list of victims and injuries follows, including Louis Robert and A. L. Darrow among others.

Br. Pari Miss St. Anthony Hillen Shelby Avenue Riesby Avenue Louis Robert Dasten Avenue Mo L. Saunders North Western Pret Company Poh Speenspies Anat Dieter Snerth Lesal Moyst Suneringtendeuter Kell Mr. Brown Tf Davis d& Brown Oatese A. L. Darrow A. Reptrain Nolken Charles Rteele Dundis Sinethovef Pulleek Meadoine Wheeiraten Milwaukee

Brave firemen distinguish themselves in New York rescue

Firefighters saved women and children from a burning home at the corner of Seward and Twenty seventh Street. One woman was pulled from a window as flames forced others to flee. Michael Powers suffered a heart injury during the effort while LeMay Owen aided evacuees. The building sustained severe damage as crews battled the fire.

Rodler Wenan Vandean Soverda Michael Powers LeMay Owen Pee Eless Bas Ward Aalto

Unclear banking dispute noted in late court decision

A fragment describes a legal matter involving a bank and deposits at the Planters Bank of Tennessee. It mentions a Supreme Court decision and General Banks INS, with reference to Union Bonawod Lousscandy.

Wastissa Tan Worth Airs Union Bonawod Lousscandy General Banks INS Supreme Court of Wroult Planters Bank of Tennessee

Fragmentary OCR Note of a Medical Incident

An OCR fragment describes a severe incident affecting multiple individuals. It mentions a teacher, amputation, a patient named Shuttuck, and a period of intense injury or confinement lasting seventy eight hours before discovery by a passerby. The text is highly garbled and sources a local report.

Murderer James McKnight Conflicts with Gainesville Posse

A man named James McKnight, alias Draad, killed Duke Cummings at the ranch last night after fearing Cummings would testify against him. He fired on a posse, killing two and wound­ing others before being captured and brought to Gainesville.

Draad James, McKnight Duke Cummings Cummings Stie Gainesville

Senate Rejects Constitutional Amendment Despite Veto

The Mississippi Senate failed to override the governor's veto on the constitutional amendment bill. The vote stood 16 to 13, short of the required two-thirds approval.

Tackoos Miss. Dau Senate

Death risk looms as inmate near execution

Jail authorities fear Hugh M. Brooss alias Maxwell may die by his own hand before the gallows. A physician who treated him for six months said Maxwell has smoked up to fifty cigarettes daily for nearly three years and ingested morphine, dulling his brain and potentially hastening death.

Louis Dan Hugh M. Brooss Maxwell

Going Mad The Wild Ravings Of A Michigan Girl Bitten By Dog

J W il e Dr and Mrs F E Woolsey visited relatives in Southern Michigan last August when their dog bit Lutlie Woolsey ten year old daughter of the doctor. She showed hydrophobia symptoms days ago and is now uncontrollable, violent and seeks to bite. She writhes in agony and is rapidly approaching death.

Michigan Brivam Mren Jan. J.wiile F. E. Woolsey Lutlie Woolsey Lillie Althoceh Vivian

Three White Men Shot at Dance in Rowan County Fight

Disjointed report notes a January 24 melee at Mrs Nedio Waterer’s near Meretead, where three men were wounded as shots fired in darkness. A later scene mentions Joan Waller shot, Pete Williams shot, and Ned Lancer injured, amid a feud between Martin and Toliver.

Lauvisville John Martin Poonan Nedio Wateer Meretead Eilee James Marti Evecaine Walker Ate Het Joan Waller Pete Williams Ned Lancer Lamer Carver Rowan County Bop Geulers

They Attacked an Editor in Ruexville Assault

Editor James F L Rute of Ruexville and his wife were assaulted by John West Win West and a man named Goodman. In the fight Goodman was wounded in the shoulder and Rute received a ball through the back and scalp while West was shot in the body.

Rvoexville Yens James FL Rute Etty Ruexville Hay Churel John West Win. West Coodman Dole West Gendman Rule Fiat Ta

Hawssa City Lawsuit Over City Faults

Jan Tim Gorgs HH Clark son and Penonssivanca streets resident plan suit against Hawssa City seeking 3000 Gamages claiming city fault caused life costs and damages. Case described as unprecedented and linked to prior claim of 49 cash and a chain value.

Hawssa Jan Tim Gorgs Clarkson Weltth Penonssivanca Iver Itrds

Unclear incident at Braga Inc factory injures engineer

A Braga Inc engineer, Mewhinney, was caught in machinery yesterday and torn from his clothing. He struggled to free himself and managed to escape with his life, though severely injured.

Braga. Inc Win Mewhinney Coremberiucas Aitele Min Tured Bey

Prince's ailment shows no cancer evidence, lab reports

Professor Virchoan examined a fragment from the Crown Prince's throat cartilage. Microscopic testing found no indication of cancer. The royal disease condition reportedly remains unsettled and uncertain.

Dan Ve Virchoan Croyn

Kingston marshal shoots fleeing suspect after arrest

A Kingston Tennessee incident reports Marshal Tom Beewa fatally shooting Orraryaserena, a suspect detained at 5 o clock. The arrest preceded a threatened escape attempt and led to the suspect’s death, with Beewa continuing duties afterward.

Purge of Legion of Honor List Hits 143 Military Civil Recipients

Tae Coune has struck from the Cross of the Legion of Honor list one hundred forty three military and fourteen civil holders and suspended sixty six military and seven civilians whose claims are in doubt. The action targets fraudulent wearers amid a broader clean up of honors.

Tloxpros Dan Legion of Honor Tae Coune

Restriction of Immigration Debate in Chicago

The Social Turn Verein in Chicago plans a February 14 meeting to oppose proposed immigration limits. The group will invite all Chicago congressmen to participate as the first shot in organized opposition.

Crresao Social Turn Verein Chicago

Government to Absorb the Telephone in Britain

Right Hon. C. Raikes, Postmaster General, told a deputation that the telephone system of Great Britain would shortly come under government control, treated on the same footing as the telegraph.

Loxpoy C. Raikes Great Britain

Weod Chopper Killed By Falling Tree In Beevurs

Beevurs O June 4 Yesterday after noon a white man C W Tustison was cutting trees when a falling limb struck him on the head and he died. Tustison saw his dagger but could not avoid it.

Beevurs C. W. Tustison Tustison

Pope Leo Gifted Vast US Cash to Vatican explains lavish offerings

A New England correspondent describes a rapid surge of gifts to Pope Leo from American Catholics. The United States leads in cash donations totaling millions, with hundreds of cases of gifts and indications more are on the way. The gifts fund church works at the Vatican and support missions in the East, amid extensive vestments vessels and porcelain sent from dioceses.

Jan. O Newlin Hegre Leo Danteary Lp Vatican Menes United States Pope Loos Uate Pepe Pease Far East Rolls of Tyre Cnd Gies Peter Mens Reland

Earthquake Alarm Shakes Newport Area Towns

A Providence dispatch reports a strong earthquake felt in Newport and nearby towns including Bristol and Warren. Residents reported tremors and aftershocks lasting hours, with damage described as limited to minor, scattered incidents and no immediate injuries.

Wasnineros Promotes Michigan Official To Top Post

A murky OCR fragment outlines a Michigan representative advancing to a lead role such as chief officer or director in a corporation or government body. The text mentions arrangements around a harbor, railroad, or vessel context and references government contrasts and navigation waters.

Wasnineros Jan i Tiepresentative Cirpmiss Michigan Tendas Intrediicesd Hee and Favoris Aden Conmeduecter Engines SPO Nt Gard Pines Ateem Waters

Tragic Family Collapse After Feud and Fire

A Dunely house near Killarney reports a father mother and two daughters in a dire incident. A son is found dead in the pig-house with injuries reportedly caused by animals. The remaining family members are placed in an asylum following a state of derangement attributed to intoxication and fear.

Depew Jance Killarney Jas

Texas Cattle Lost by Storms Reported Losses

The article reports cattle losses from recent storms in the county estimated between 100 and 1000 head. Eastern pasture-owners suffered the heaviest losses with a party losing ninety nine of one hundred head. The local hide market remains well supplied with green hides from the carcasses.

Gas Struck in Corsicana During Artesian Well Drill

A natural gas vein was struck in Corsicana Texas at a depth of 240 feet during artesian well boring. The flow is bright but pressure is small. The well will be deepened to seek a larger output.

Corsicana Tex Jan. S

Judge Overrules New Trial Bid in Lynch Manslaughter Case

In Chicago Judge Horton overruled the motion for a new trial in the Michael Lynch manslaughter case. Lynch was convicted of killing Officer Halloran and sentenced to twenty five years in the penitentiary.

Chcaco Horton Michael Lynch Halloran

Wrecked Boats and Ice Gorge Damage at St Louis Harbor

Report of a dramatic harbor ice movement near St Louis overnight crushes vessels including the Will S Hays and Luc e, sinks the Delver, sinks the ferry Jacob Tumin, and causes extensive losses estimated near $101000. The Luce rammed and wrecked the Hays, with others strained along the bank as ice continued to fracture and drift.

Will S. Hays St. Louis Str Louiis Harber Arsenal Onco Luce Mattie Belle Hays Alenoc Jacob Tumin

Fatal Railway Wreck Near Crpinna Q

A disastrous wreck on the Pen Hamile road one mile east of Crpinna Q tonight left a fireman dead and an engineer fatally injured, with several others seriously hurt. The west bound mail and express, delayed fifty minutes, struck the yard engine as it backed two cars on a side track to let the mail pass. the switch was open and the track full.

Crpinna.q Pen Hamile

Aged Widow Wins Dower Case in Land Dispute

Judge Jamieson today ruled in the long running Harriet Marietta Teller case over a dower claim on eighty acres once sold by her husband. The decision confirms her right to dower against multiple current owners and the matter will go to a commission to apportion amounts. The Hock Island and Lake Shore railroads face sizable losses under the ruling.

Caresco Jamieson Harriet Marietta Teller

Fires devastate Virginia Penitentiary factory complex

Soon after 5 this morning a fire swept the Virginia Penitentiary complex in Secretonn Virginia leased by the Davis Shee Company Boston, used as a shoe factory. Three story brick buildings covering about 70 by 20 feet burned quickly. Loss to the shoe company estimated at 150000 to 175000 while state property loss stands at 15000. The plant employed between three and four hundred convicts.

Secretonn Virginia Penitentiary Davis Shee Company Boston

Robbery Near Detroit as Couple Bound by Masked Bandits

Wm. Law, a Bedford Township farmer ten miles from Detroit, awoke to a revolver at his head as two masked men bound him and his wife. A third searched the house, taking several hundred dollars and a horse before fleeing. Mrs. Law freed herself hours later to raise the alarm. authorities pursue suspects.

Detroit Mica Wm. Law Bedford Township Law

Land sale in Coahuila to English syndicate closes

M M Gonzales, agent for wealthy Coahuila residents, has closed ten acres of land in Coahuila to an English syndicate that already owns 2,000,000 acres in the state. The deal values land at 125,000 dollars or twenty five cents per acre. The purchase includes extensive mountain terrain and increases English capital in Coahuila to about a quarter of the state.

San Astosio Tex M. M. Gonzales Coahuila Mexico

Carpenters in Pittsburgh plan wage and hour demands

Carpenters of Pittsburgh and vicinity warn employers they will demand a ten percent wage increase, time and a half for overtime, and a nine hour day starting May 1. Employers warn such demands would halt business.

Pitresmnen Carpenters Pittsburgh Vicinity

Murderer Kills Mother in New York City Home

John Cullen, a 34 year old ship carpenter, murdered his mother Mrs Annie Cullen in her New York City home tonight. He had been irregular in his habits recently and is taken into custody by police.

Bervsa.o. N. Y John Cullen Annie Cullen Cullen

Senate approves payment to Mr. Lucas in Faulkner contest

Daily Senate actions include a resolution to pay Mr. Lucas 21,000 for expenses in contesting Senator Faulkner's seat. Other measures cover naval plans inquiries, Venezuelan claims, tariff notices, and a broad trust inquiry. House bills propose Staten Island bridge timing and exhibition reentries while pensions and internal revenue changes advance.

Washington Senate Lucas Faulkner Chandler Navy Department Uawley Hale Allison House Staten Island Sound New York Japan Internal Revenue Laws Bacon Scott Congress Randall Standard Oil Company Whisky Trust Committee On Commerce

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