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Newspaper
Odon Weekly Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1888
Page
2
Fragmentary wording notes a nomination at Wiessee with Washington today and a reference to Never November and Cleveland regretting not sticking to a one term promise. The text is unclear and contains garbled names.
Democratic papers label Den Harris as aristocrat while peoria’s Valiened backs the Republican ticket. Grover Cleveland urged for president with Benjamin Harrison favored by many. The note suggests a united front for Harrison as Temper Smith faces late campaign shifts before November.
Democratic papers fret over prospects and blame the beaten cause and opposition while venting frustration about the campaign. The fragment hints at internal disarray and a shift in messaging as the party anticipates adverse outcomes.
The text presents a dubious candidate matchup with Gaus and Hannises, claiming American and British support from various factions but lacks verifiable context or detail. No clear event, date, or credible affiliations are established.
Tui Lenden Keke expresses hope Cleveland will win election and cites plans to inauguration free trade via the full sense he advocated, pledging policy aims during his next term.
A fragmentary dispatch reports Pat Louisville Deserter Jauzaidi warning that dangers of anti democracy could spur Republican reaction. Indications suggest factional tactics may fail as Indiana plans to cast its electoral vote for Gen Harrison despite coercion.
A railroad workers club formed midweek and a Friday night gathering of nearly a thousand officials visited Gen. Harrison at his home. The event showcased railroad men as ardent supporters and confident backers of his presidency, rebutting Democratic claims of opposition.
The Cleveland publication, once supportive, condemns Mr. Cleveland now arguing he has changed from an honest simple man focused on public service to a boastful figure. It cites a perceived ego and compares him to past leaders in a critical critique.
The passage argues that the United States has become the leading manufacturing nation, aided by protectionist policy. It cites 1885 exports totaling 2117 900 0O0 with over 51 million worth sold in England and Ireland, and notes strong foreign and domestic demand for edge tools and other goods.
The piece argues against returning to European meddling through Democratic rule, urging continued Republican independence and strong governance. It asserts no nobles or foreign powers, praising American policy, and predicts the November national contest will decide the nation’s fate. It notes Nixon's Hall concert in Veedersburg as a successful event.
A drunken fruit tree agent sparks a melee at a boarding house where a group of tie hewers are gathering. A rope is used to subdue the intoxicated man after he threatens, then others intervene and a compromise leads to his release and escort toward Odon.
Sixty eight candidates attended the teachers exam with forty passing. Emma Diltheimer Lizzie Sanford and Grant Faith secured thirty six months licenses. Maggie Heffernan and George A Walker twenty four months. numerous names earned twelve months. six months awards went to several applicants including Thomas Nugent and George Taylor. Primary examination granted licenses to Hattie Duncan Anie Fearans and Iuda Faith.
Mr TH McShane of Columbus Indiana addressed a large crowd at the Odon House on Free Trade and Protection. He described the harms of free trade in Ireland and praised Protection for the United States. He argued that voting for free trade harms American interests.
The undersigned is prepared to tour buggies wagons reapers mower and all kinds of farm machinery and all kinds of plowsplowing on short notice stop near Dunlap and Pershing's mill. S A Catlan.
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