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Newspaper
Odon Weekly Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1889
Page
1
The page bundles diverse items from politics and immigration to local oddities. It notes Russian arrivals to the U S, Massachusetts education costs, Alaska ministers, a London electric omnibus, and curious local tales, with many misreadings and garbled phrases.
A January fire at the Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha railroad office building trapped 100 plus workers on upper floors. Rescue by ladders and ropes followed delays. several workers were injured from jumps or falls and two or three burned. Damage estimated at 20,000 with 50,000 insurance.
A 16 year old case reports a man Roade whose wife was buried near the city. After exhumation the coffin contained a perfectly preserved, petrified body with hair dark and eyes partly open. A spring of alkali water through the coffin caused the petrification. The remains weighed 70 pounds.
Insurgents killed four German missionaries at Tagu station. Three were captured and held for ransom, including a woman. German naval forces land at Dar-es-Salam to garrison the area and secure the town.
Frank Dickson, formerly of Wayne County, arrested in Roanoke on charges of wrecking a passenger train opposite Cuannestox months ago. The conductor and train were burned. Dickson will be brought to W Va city soon and he claims an alibi.
In Winxcuzstes, Jan 18, the jury found Ridenour not guilty after a one hour deliberation. The crowd cheered as the man who had been twice convicted and sentenced to hang was acquitted when the judge discharged the prisoner amid congratulatory reactions.
A fragment notes a pupil who sleeps with eyes open, moves to work or sight, and attends school regularly, described as a good scholar.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention religion in America with terms relating to Catholics and popes. No clear event, names, or dates readable to confirm a specific local news item.
A drawbridge at Spottsville Kentucky collapsed while workers stood on it as the Louisville, St. Louis and Texas railroad clashed with contractors over payments. Forty men plunged into the river as the structure split, many drowning before help arrived. The General Dawes steamer passed beneath moments before the failure.
Archbishop of New York issues a circular read in all Catholic churches declaring Dr McGlynn and his supporters barred. It deems expanding the Anti Poverty Society meetings as open sin and orders priests to refuse tuition to anyone who aids or attends McGlynn’s meetings.
Sol English of Pocahontas County went bear hunting when a huge bear charged him in a narrow pass. He climbed a tree and stayed aloft for hours until another hunter arrived at dusk and killed the bear weighing over 32 pounds.
An oil tank bursting at South Chicago end of the Lima fire line released twenty thousand barrels of crude oil onto the ground. Fears rise that oil may ignite and cause great damage as five tanks nearby hold up to thirty thousand barrels each, with total load estimated at 320,000 barrels.
Frank Dickson, arrested near Lurayas for wrecking a Chesapeake and Ohio train on October 26, was brought to PirrspurGty before daylight and jailed. Railroad men plan to lynch him and two military companies are ready to repel them.
A colored woman named Rachael Henry was arrested in Knoxville on a charge of roasting a baby. Police report finds a lone infant found in a room with a roasting device. Henry claims the incident was an accident despite strong evidence.
Partial OCR reads a collision between a passenger train and freight at Raders Station on the East Tennessee road. Details are incomplete but indicate a derailment or crash with injuries possible and officials investigating the incident.
Auckland dispatch reports German gunboat Eber arrived from Samoa with claims fighting ceased at Apia. Lord Salisbury promises Anglo American cooperation to curb German aggression if treaties were violated. Berlin source says no damage to American flags or property, German officers deny Samoa reports.
The Spottsville bridge collapse near Owensboro Kentucky resulted in one death Fred Brutsche a 32 year old Newark Ohio worker drowned when the final span fell. James Langdon of New York City suffered a broken leg and severe hip bruising. Twenty men were thrown into the river including Keystone Bridge Company superintendent W A Cline. all others were rescued. The broken draw span is a total loss with firms estimating damages to Keystone Bridge Company and the railroad for a sixty day delay at 326000.
In Charleston on the 21st, Senator Robert S. Carr was elected president of the Senate after a late vote tally of 16, nine Democrats and seven Republicans. The chamber adjourned with no immediate plan to elect another senator, and the ballot disputed process may delay any decisive result for several days.
In Chattanooga Tennessee on January 21 a novel Sunday-school for telegraph operators of the Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis railroad began. At 2 a.m. the superintendent Operator Bramblet calls the session via the wire, prays and reads a Bible chapter, then asks questions with each correct answer taking the circuit.
In Omana Nebraska on January 21 a dispute over a new crucifixion theory proposed by Rabbi Goldstein sparked fresh clashes in the synagogue. During service Mr Bernstein argued Peter died on the cross instead of Jesus and was assaulted by fellow members. He obtained warrants this afternoon. six men are jailed.
In Logansport Indiana a daughter, born to Henry Dritt and Emma Adams after their 20 year marriage, helped heal the estrangement that followed a divorce. Emma opened a Detroit boarding house after the split, and last week the daughter arranged a reconciliation in Mt Clemens Michigan where Dritt, now wealthy, attended a wedding.
Postmaster English received a letter signed Jack the Ripper threatening to expose disreputable women. F R Harrison of forgery and defrauding housing keeper was twice arrested and linked to letters in the same handwriting. Police suspect Harrison is the would be slacker.
Fragmented OCR reads about a death claim and a person named James with unclear details. The readable parts suggest a brief legal or personal notice mentioning a party involved, outcome unclear, and a location or jurisdiction not fully legible.
Orlando Martin halted a prairie-road incident when a Plymouth Rock rooster savagely attacked two and a half year old Ethel, leaving blood on her face and wrists. The child, briefly exposed while egg hunting, suffered severe injuries though doctors hope her sight remains intact.
West Side Street Railway Company investigates a leakage scheme among conductors. A man confessed to tampering fare registers and selling the method to others. Several conductors discharged. police expect prosecutions. Company says losses exceed 8090 dollars.
A Catholic colonization society with capital stock of 100000 divided into 4000 shares has been formed. It aims to establish Catholic colonies in the South and engage in manufacturing mining lumbering and stock raising. Large lands will be cultivated in Northern Georgia and Alabama with possible capital increase to 1000000.
Pendianapolts reports Senator Allison has been offered the position of Secretary of the Treasury by President-elect Harrison. The offer was conveyed with Senator Boone r last week, and Allison has neither declined nor accepted the post, leaving the decision to his own discretion.
After several days the grand jury in Birmingham returns three indictments against Dick Hawes for first degree murder. He is charged with the willful and malicious killings of his wife Eva Emma Hawes and his two daughters May and Irene.
In Harrisburg on January 22 the joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to ban the sale or manufacture of intoxicating liquors was read a third time and passed the House by a vote of 182 to with the measure moving to the Senate for consideration.
CHATTANOOGA TENN Jan 22 W M Dickerson arrested at Collinsville Ala for passing voceteriust silver dollars. Believed to belong to a gang whose headquarters are at Round Mountain Furnace Dickerson gave a partial confession and was jailed.
A fire destroyed the St Louis Crematory tonight causing about 15000 dollars in damage. The facility was built nearly a year ago and had cremated thirty bodies since completion. A cremation today is believed to be the possible cause of the blaze.
Charles Crumbaugh aged twenty five died in Le Roy from trichinosis after a long illness. He was the son of a wealthy banker and landowner.
The Army Retiring Board reports Judge Advocate General Swaim is not incapacitated for active service. the finding is approved by the President.
A British cruiser from the Australian squadron departs for Samoa carrying a Stenatslad unit. The ship’s voyage aims to strengthen relations and support regional operations in the Pacific.
Senate tackles tariff measures and territorial admissions while House debates post office clerks pay and omnibus bills. On Jan 18 19 21 Senate actions include tariff bill progress and Dakota South Dakota admission debates. House confirms substitutions and advances territorial legislation.
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