08 Jun 1889
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Newspaper
Odon Weekly Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1889
Page
1
A brief note recalls the original Trust that advocated protecting valuable dogs from summer killings, noting its passing some time ago and referencing the ongoing concern for canine welfare and preservation.
In Iowa an effort aims to simplify law by eliminating Guods warrants and other legal payers. Lawyers argue half of the whereases and wherefores can be removed to reduce expenses and streamline procedure.
In Manitoba some districts still see snow and sleighing while newspapers predict Daly will likely end winter’s grip and pull vegetation from the earth by its roots.
A civil war remembrance featured the Philadelphia brigade presenting a flag to survivors of Pickett’s division a few days ago. The two units once clashed in the bloody Battle of Gettysburg.
A New Year’s court rules that a well kept stable is a nuisance in a street of handsome houses. The ruling questions how fine a house must be to shield occupants from neighborly complaints and law protection.
The Cuban struggle for independence prompts calls for heavy US backing as Cubans offer to pay 100 million dollars and appeal to the United States for securing this arrangement.
Wigauixs, a Canadian weather prophet, writes in the New York Times asserting the earth has a second satellite. He argues the sun is not a hot body but an electric light that illuminates the planets of the solar system.
The report notes the United States reduced postage while Canina keeps the three cent letter rate. It mentions Milano weight rising from a balcarmee to an ounce as part of a broader postage reduction trend.
The note asks all persons holding letters from Frederick A. J. P. Barnard, president of Columbia College, to send them to Prof Nicholas Murray Butler at Corbin College New York for copying. Letters will be returned after duplicates are made.
The Northwest frost again affects wheat growth with prices rising sharply on the Chicago board. Speculators holding large quantities of wheat anticipate further gains before harvest, hoping for continued frost conditions.
The report notes a mill in Indianapolis processed 230000 bushels of Max seed into oil and meal this year, signaling substantial flax cultivation. If the Agriculture Department’s inexpensive fiber separator becomes common, cultivators could gain a double profit from their crop.
A fragment argues common food sufficiency, noting a boy earns a barrel of flour and will be fed for a year. The writer contends there is no danger of starvation and that food appears to increase faster than people, while farmers wish for more mouths to eat.
The court of Pope Leo XIII comprises 1160 persons including 20 valets 120 house prelates 170 privy chamberlains six chamberlains 300 extra haserary chamberlains 150 supernumerary chamberlains 30 noble guard officers 60 guardsmen 14 Swiss guard and palace guard officers 7 honorary chaplains 20 private secretaries stewards and masses of the horse and 60 door keepers.
An discovery of a new retting method and improved machinery is announced to help U S manufacturers compete with cheaper European linen. The report notes the system will speed processing and reduce costs, signaling a possible advance for local industry.
Officials refuse discussion of the Samoan conference and Behring Sea dispute. They note a speedy conference conclusion is possible while treaty details await Senate action and potential amendments. No new Behring Sea developments. no U S Britain talks. Alaska waters remain non negotiable per U S stance.
A tornado five miles east of Martinsburg West Virginia swept ten miles along the Potomac river demolishing property and uprooting trees. The house of Martin Barren was lifted from its foundation. Two women were injured and two men killed when a barn collapsed where George Vogel and J Power sheltered. Crop damage reported.
A severe storm in Red Bayou DeSoto Parish Louisiana toppled a red oak killing and wounding six in the Raffeta home. Oc tana Raffeta 17 Felix Raffeta 11 Evans Raffeta 2 died. Joseph Raffeta Jr wounded. Joseph Raffeta Sr. uninjured while others were injured.
Cunicaco June L W McGarigle former Cook County Hospital warden and fugitive from justice cited as a boodler in the county ring walked into Judge Shepard's courtroom and surrendered to the State's attorney. He was immediately taken into custody.
A furnace blast at the New Dareoy Extraction Works in Evizapete N J caused boiling copper to spray workers. William Dale was fatally burned Edward McNamer is in critical condition James Wright and Samuel Eliott were badly injured. Damage estimated at 6000 dollars.
Cool weather sweeps Alabama with light frosts reported near BreMingHay and surrounding points. The historic low temperature noted at several city sites around dawn signals minor crop damage as the thermometer records notably low readings.
In the House of Commons this evening Mr. Balfour the Chief Secretary for Ireland introduced bills for drainage and improvement of the Shannon and other Irish rivers and loughs and for construction of railways in Ireland.
June L Henry A Coleman, a colored man, was hanged in the Ponrsucetta jail yard for the murder of James Grant a Norfolk County dairyman. Coleman crept behind Grant and nearly severed his head with an axe.
A heavy white frost yesterday morning damaged crops with corn in low ground blasted to the sprout and all tender fruit killed. The report says the damage is very serious.
The city of Johnstown Pennsylvania lies in ruins with thousands feared dead or missing. Reports describe demolished blocks, floating bodies, and looting along the riverbank as Hungarian robbers are pursued and punished.
Chicago brewers Michael Brand Bartholome Leicht and Ernst Brothers consolidate with 2 500 000 capital plan to market 1 000 000 stock and 1 592 090 bonds to counter English rivals. They say pressure forced the move but expect to compete successfully.
Ald a Christ, a young girl from New Prinsperpsia, drank concentrated lye kept in the cupboard. She suffered severe mouth and throat burns. Doctors fear for her life, but she is expected to recover.
Jacob Bohm of Denver and Con. paid two dollars per mile for a six hour trip on the Denver and Rio Grande railroad from Denver to Trinidad yesterday. He had twenty dollars at stake and the journey occurred in the shore time period.
A flood disaster claims lives in Greenspuea Pa with Rev. Wagner his wife and three daughters killed near Johnstoxn. Alexander Kilzore formerly of the area and Jesse Peden's son and daughter also drowned, leaving great sorrow in the community.
Official figures show over 1,000 bodies recovered near Kernville as Johnstown and the Conemaugh Valley lie in ruin. Estimates put deaths at about 15,000 with thousands more missing. losses reach 43 million dollars as mud and wreckage replace once-busy streets and mills. Survivors despair while authorities tally the catastrophe’s grim toll.
Reports from Johnstown show dramatic rescues as floodwaters swept streets and vessels. Mrs Geis was saved through a window after a brick wall collapsed. Nannie Greenwood rode an eddy to safety while her family drowned. Abs Dr John Lea hung by her arms four hours with her mother, both rescued. James Elgin learned his mother and sisters drowned while arriving for his sister Ellen's wedding. The bereaved father sobbed, recalling the prior invitation to a wedding he never witnessed.
The long bridge over the river, badly strained by debris, held until about two o’clock yesterday afternoon when a span next to the draw broke loose and started downriver. Another span must be cut away, with repairs beginning tonight or tomorrow. the bridge is badly wrecked and will cause substantial loss.
In Parkerburg West Virginia on June 4 bodies were found drifting along the Ohio River. The Knox steamer recovered a drowned man believed to be a Johns town victim but the body disappeared as a boat was lowered. Two men and a child were found above Neal's Island and an infant’s body near Belpre. A huge drift of wreckage including roofs doors and houses moved past the city.
A dramatic Cambria City scene shows a massive debris field blocking the stone bridge with timber, furniture, livestock, and wreckage. Smoke and cinders rise as flames threaten water supplies, while residents in Prospect Hill suffer pneumonia fears. Aid arrives from Columbus and local provisions arrive to ease the afflicted.
A new registration bureau in Johnstown and nearby towns collects survivors and families to estimate deaths from the flood. By dawn 690 people registered as officials compare counts, with live residents numbered around 13,92 and deaths feared to reach about 5,000 though some expect 1,009 or more missing.
June 3 in Jonxstowns Prns reporters describe Woodvale borough wiped out with 3 5 million in losses. Thousands of survivors on the hills face starvation and madness as relief lags behind the city. Many lives are reported lost and aid is urgently needed.
Johnstown Pa June 4 farmers rent their assistance and dug trenches and graves for flood victims. Interments are in long rows for two hundred bodies recovered at Nin eveh nine miles below Johnstown. Coffins await claim by relatives. this is temporary.
Pennsylvania State Board of Health warns Johnstown flood contamination in Conemaugh Allegheny and Ohio rivers. Citizens urged to boil all water used for household purposes until safety is confirmed. Signed by secretary Benjamin Lea.
PaRkersburg West Virginia reports relief efforts for Johnstown following a disaster. The brief item notes aid arriving by June 6 and references coordinated relief activity among local groups and officials.
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