05 Jan 1889
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Newspaper
Odon Weekly Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1889
Page
1
Milwaukee has been agreed as the price of next yearś annual Grand Army of the Republic encampment set to begin August 27.
The nation’s railroads total a capital of five billion dollars with about 160000 miles of track. Annual press earnings exceed 900 million dollars, and the industry employs over 250000 men.
Petroleum fuel use appears to gain ground slowly with Detroit tests showing about 41 percent savings versus coal furnaces. Burning methods are deemed defective and no adequate test has yet been established.
English chemist Professor CianpLer Ropertis analyzes London smoke gloom and estimates the cloud holds about fifty tons of solid carbon in gas coal compound. The waste costs about one million dollars yearly in expenses and lost productivity.
The program outlines land tax readjustment and abolition of district administration, introduces a volunteer element into the army, and calls for treaty revisions to place Japan on equal footing with other powers in international affairs.
Fragmentary report describes claims of constitutional violation and unrest. The piece references government actions, calls for elections, and mentions rejection, usurpation, and assassination amid political tension and upheaval.
A discussion notes that racial preferences in laundry ticketing and headings may be constitutionally doubtful. The writer doubts that an English printed ticket would be required and suggests the legal challenge may fail.
The Missouri Supreme Court denies municipal power to regulate telephone rates, likely halting widespread pressure in several cities to curb what are seen as excessive charges. Only legislative action via charter grants remains as a remedy.
The Secretary of War awarded a 1.5 million dollar steel contract for forgings and high power guns to Bethlehem Steel Company as the lowest bid under statute. Separate awards include cast iron bodies for thirty mortars to the Builders Company of Providence and steel parts for mortars to Midvale Steel Company.
A four inch silver ornamented snail derringer alleged to be used by John Wilkes Booth was shown in the Philadelphia Police Bureau. A stage carpenter reportedly found the weapon at Fort Theater, bearing a plate inscribed Wilkes Booth.
A strong movement is organized in opposition to the international copyright bill before Congress. It is claimed the bill will establish international trusts to control the publishing business of the English speaking world, benefiting a few large houses in the United States and Britain, not the public seeking deep literature.
The passage notes military readiness and the number of Sam's boys who could be gathered for naval service. It mentions a base figure of 8,000,000 and contemplates how many might be called upon to aid battle ships. The tone reflects wartime mobilization talk with emphasis on manpower.
In Hindustan on December 27 the Persian Minister stated the Shah seeks mutual commerce with the United States. He urged direct buying and selling, highlighted Persian shawls rugs silks velvets and jewelry, noted mineral wealth and diamonds, and proposed American vessels to shorten a twenty five day trade route.
Detroit reports a revolting case from Reed City where Mrs. Swarthout, a photographer, is charged with maltreating her niece. She allegedly tied the girl’s legs with a cord and twisted it with a stick causing near fainting pain and bursting skin on the tongue. Bound over to the next term, she remains jailed in default of 1699 dollars bail.
Fred B Hubbard druggist of this city fought and captured a large eagle that attacked him on December 27. The bird alighted on his shoulder claws pierced flesh and its beak wounded his hand. After a tense struggle Hubbard overpowered the bird and sustained three bad wounds.
Three counterfeiters were captured by U S officers this morning in their Brooklyn den while making counterfeit silver dollars. The men are Won Green sixty-five of 14 Henry Street New York Patrick Kenny forty five of 07 Bowery New York and Timothy Cassidy forty of 52 Pearl Street Brooklyn. They were found behind barred doors with a full outfit of counterfeiting tools.
The examination of James Curren, detained on opium smuggling charges from Canada into the United States, closed last night. Curren pleaded innocence regarding the packages he carried. Officials believe Curren’s testimony may unfold a broader network of long standing smugglers including wealthy figures.
General Ordsway commander of the National Guard of the District of Columbia has, at the Senate Military Committee's request, submitted a plan for a DC National Guard armory costing 1,000,000 pounds.
A house party in Harpisonburg's eastern county was destroyed by dynamite last night. Several occupants, all described as colored, were badly wounded in the blast. Police and local volunteers search debris for survivors and determine the cause.
British forces led by the Scottish Borderers depart Suakim for Suez. Reports say Osman Digna is gathering forces at Handoub. The British war sloop Racer, with special orders, has set sail on a cruise.
Kas officer ex-justice of the peace John T. Yates perished in a Christmas night snow-storm while returning home in a buggy near Sxxtca.
John F. Moulton, a Buffalo financier who died years ago, left a note for 320 to cover part of a 3500 gambling debt to John Daly of New York. In Supreme Court Referee George Gorham ruled Hollingshead could not recover the note value in an action against Moulton’s widow.
In Mintienssene Ohio on November 25, Mr. Ross Hall pursues a fuel innovation. He claims a converter that turns electric energy into heat and has created a heat resistant compound. He tested it with a small dynamo and aims to apply it for heating.
Delameter Smith from Cuyahoga County, admitted January 1985 for abortion, was released on parole last month after claiming a Plainfield New Jersey woman Mary Davis as his wife. She arrived today, he denied being her husband, and officials had him returned to serve out about five years remaining.
The Confederate States seal, a polished bronze three inch emblem, was presented to South Carolina. Found in Richmond during the war’s end, it passed to Colonel William E. Earle of Washington before being given to the state. One side bears a statue of Washington, the other reads The Confederate States of America 22d February 162 Deo Vin Dirigo.
A wager of ten dollars set between H H Bissell, engine dispatcher for the New York Pennsylvania and Ohio railroad, and Charles Near, foreman of the Diamond Flouring Mill, over who could eat more buckwheat cakes. Each cake at least five inches across, with one minute between cakes. Hisei won with sixty three cakes. Near stopped at fifty eight.
In New York a long debate centers on a papal decree possibly banning mixed marriages. Archbishop Corrizano has urged priests to report how many mixed marriages they have officiated, how many Protestant spouses converted, and the faith in which the children are raised. The issue stirs speculation about future church policy.
The General Land Office report to the Governor shows that in the past two years Texas issued patents for about 7,255 acres of land and leased nearly 7,540,000 acres. It states Texas has no public domain left and remaining lands open to settlement belong to schools, the State University and asylums.
Henry County relato confirms Elijah Hasket fatally shot Aliss Delilah Allison in the head and then killed himself this evening at Strawn. Miss Allison died instantly. Hasket died about two hours later. Neighbors say Hasket had pursued Allison for some time after a marriage proposal was rejected. Both were respected in the community.
In Frisco the Democratic candidate Sax Francisco is officially elected mayor after a recount. Independent candidate C C O'Donnt, who demanded the recount, gains 3 910 votes but falls short of victory.
Residents of Ripley Kentucky recount a tragic midnight accident when seven people, all colored, attempting to cross the river in a flat boat were overwhelmed by waves from passing steamers. The boat capsized, drowning the occupants before aid could reach them, with bodies and a cap found later on the Kentucky shore. Most victims lived in Kentucky.
A Roman Catholic man Herman Aman from South Germany converts to Judaism to wed Sarah Seefeld, a Jewish woman in San Francisco. Aman, a Chicago chef, followed her for seven years, converted after her illness, and the couple plan to reside in San Francisco for her health.
Desilate clash occurred in Fishing Bay Borchester County as police sloop Julia Hamilton and oyster dredgers exchanged heavy fire. Captain Tyler engaged pirates in fog. six hundred shots fired. unknown dredger wounded. five dredging schooners captured with captains escaping as Governor McLane arrived to reinforce state forces.
The Warford family of St Elmo Chattanooga became ill after eating head cheese. Ira Warford is dying, his wife in critical condition, while his two children are expected to recover. Investigators consider whether the poison came from the cheese or the brass kettle used in cooking.
A Marked Tree report states a family dispute led to a double tragedy in which Stephen Dairy and William West were killed and Mrs. Mary Dairy, the mother-in-law, was seriously wounded. The two men were well regarded in the community and the incident has sparked a major sensation.
This afternoon John Cochran, a boy, entered a sewer with a lighted match to hunt a natural gas leak. An explosion fatally burned him and started a fire that badly damaged the Sawmuillian railroad bridge. Firemen extinguished the flames and trains will be stopped until repairs are made.
A Christmas tree fire at the residence of A Widge Maguire in Prrresounce Maryland? destroys part of the building and fatally burns eight year old Mary Maguire. The report mixed with territorial Washington notes and garbled dates suggests a local disaster note amid broader territorial political chatter.
Thos Vines, sought for robbing Adams and Westlake Mfg Co of £4500 in Chicago, arrived in St Louis and confessed. He rode in a zinc trunk bunked as baggage, later freed by kind train workers who offered aid and funds. He boarded to St Louis, then fled with the money beforeward.
The Natchez steamer from New Orleans to Lakeport Ark struck a reef near Lake Providence La sunk in nine feet of water with total loss of boat and cargo. Built 1879 in Cincinnati she carried 310 feet length and 6100 bales capacity. No lives were lost and insurers included Western Cincinnati and Mannheim with policies totaling thousands.
Tre M. Williams was found dead this morning after a fall from a bridge near Dayton Tennessee. His head struck a stone in a shallow stream and he drowned in water about eight inches deep. He leaves a large family and was well known in his community.
In St. Louis a massive six story brick building at Fourth street and Clark avenue owned by Richardson Drug Company was destroyed by fire after two this morning. The blaze lasted about forty minutes with stock losses around 750000 and building loss near 150000. Insurance on stock 630000 and on building 109000.
The American brig Adaya, Brown master, from Rouen to Philadelphia, is a total loss at Renews. The captain is the only survivor, per a telegram from the U S Consul at St Johns Newfoundland.
The body of a well dressed young man was found in a brush pile near Birmingham Alabama on January 1. He had several pistol shot wounds and a pistol with empty chambers lay nearby. Police report few details and no identification.
Fire at Seeler's Hotel in St. Louis caused panic as three women leaped from a third story window. Mary Wesland died from injuries sustained in the blaze. A minor incident following.
Adam Forepaugh presented to New York City his elephant Tip, second in size in America. President Robb of the Department of Parks accepted the gift on behalf of the city today.
In a collision near Pearlington Mississippi the steamers Sarah and War moth sank the Warmoth and caused the drowning of passenger Mrs. Sarah Gabriel.
Louis Schmidt, an inmate at the Soldiers Home in Minwatter Wisconsin, fatally stabbed a veteran named W Rader after a quarrel over their war records. The incident occurred in January.
A chaotic Indiana summary reports two men missing with a wagon and team from Sam Levi of Peru. a freight train incident claims Fred E. Burcas near Decatur. burglaries, jail escapes in Lafayette and Columbus victim stories. fights, stabbings, and a broad spectrum of accidents and crimes across towns like Argos, Indianapolis, Valparaiso, Richmond, Madison, and Crawfordsville.
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