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Newspaper
Odon Weekly Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1889
Page
1
A Union veteran in Belvidere New Jersey has the first ordinance of secession from the South Carolina State Convention. It bears the autograph of every member of the convention and is now in private hands.
During his presidency Mr. Cleveland issued 278 vetoes surpassing all prior presidents. In the just closed session 99 House bills and 19 Senate bills failed to receive executive approval.
William Henry Harrison Miller, born in the year of the first Harrison’s election and named for him, becomes Attorney General forty eight years after the second Harrison is elected president.
A French demographic study notes that among 1,014 births, one hundred four reach seventy years old, with a high longevity percentage persisting until past eighty five. The passage underscores France as a leading example in long life, health, digestion, and vitality.
Ma Pariison estimates in authority on the subject that one third of South Carolina necroes have a large infusion of white blood, and are whiter in blood. A second third has white blond traits, while a portion remains with unclear origins, making it hard to find an assured specimen of pure African type.
The United States contemplates limiting additions to new states within current borders. Only Arizona New Mexico Indian Territory Idaho Utah and Wyoming remain as potential territories not yet transformed into states. The notice notes these lands are smaller than former territories.
A fragment notes a canyon in the West with a colossal ice formation about a thousand feet high. A vast volume of water falls over the cliff creating a towering crystalline spire when sunlight hits the frozen sheet.
Meptecan authorities compare typhoid fatality, noting the Pennsylvania hospital average 4 percent over twenty years, the Marine Hospital Service 1.5 percent to date, and the Gulf district an extraordinary 416 percent. North Atlantic district shows a 4.1 percent rate.
The New York Independent surveys practical Southern educators who agree that taxpayers are rapidly educating the negro. They believe educated negros will become good citizens. Generally, negros in the South live well with white neighbors and seek to stay on good terms.
An antiquated description notes Cafu-02 people arising from union of natives and enslaved Africans. It claims their hair grows in enormous perpendicular curls forming a wig so large holders must stoop to enter huts. The passage uses biased language about race and physical traits.
A new Hartford law makes it a misdemeanor to tap a telephone wire for detective work. The measure stems from a divorce trial where steno graphic notes described an eavesdropper listening in on a telephone conversation between the plaintiff and defendant.
The Paris tower, currently 825 feet high and weighing 780 tons, will gain about 800 tons more. Plans include three distinct elevator types to reach the summit.
Chattanooga reports the wildman of Lookout Mountain has reappeared near Pond Spring Georgia. Descriptions say hair and beard reach to the waist, long nails, bear-skin clothing, and a rough bludgeon. He avoids people and has haunted Lookout caves for years, though he is believed harmless and not prone to attack.
The Schlesische Zeitung hints at a naval clash in Samoan waters between the German ship Olga and an American warship, but belief in actual hostilities is weak. The Cologne Gazette questions the claim and says it awaits further developments, suggesting Germany expects a row in Samoa.
E. E. Schroeder a Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul baggageman is under arrest for larceny and forgery. He allegedly stole punched passenger tickets then restored them with a baggage punch and sold them to scalpers at a loss to the railroad of nearly 2000 dollars after months of similar acts.
Captain John Ericsson, famed Swedish engineer of the iron clad Monitor, died yesterday morning in New York. Born July 31 1833 in Wernland Sweden, he had been ill for a week with age related ailments and did not recover despite medical help.
The seventieth anniversary of Count Von Moltke entering the army was celebrated with messages from all imperial royal families. The Emperor sent a bronze bust of himself and the Empress a statuette of William, with accompanying flattering letters.
The House concluded debate on the resolution to submit Constitutional Prohibition to voters. The final tally was 41 in favor and 35 against resubmission.
A blast at Warner's saw mill in Wayne County this morning destroyed the mill and killed engineer Martin Westfall. The incident caused an estimated $10,000 in damages and involved workers Derver and Mica.
Advices from Berne say the recent snow storm caused enormous damage. Thousands of splendid fir trees were destroyed and several old inns and bridges were ruined.
Farmers near Still Pond Kent County Md report a cerebro spinal meningitis outbreak in cattle causing widespread concern.
Moses L. Myers a clerk in the Registry Division of the New York post office has been arrested and admitted to rifling registered letters.
The World reports a bloody battle between Lezgitime and Hippolyte forces with a massacre at Grand Saline. Hippolyte generals Mem Point and Jean Mesrau led the attack as Legum2’s army pressed February, then looted and burned the town. Captain Fraser’s force arrived from Port DePaix March 3.
Akron youths aged about sixteen suffered severe burns when loose blasting powder in their pockets ignited. John Greely, John Costigan, Will McGinnis, and Fred Schrank were burned as flames engulfed their clothing during a tunnel digging mishap. Doctors fear for Greely and Schrank. McGinnis may lose an eye. About ten pounds of powder were involved. The boys were returned home wrapped in blankets, already charred and disfigured.
Washington reports plans to let contracts for eight new war vessels, boosting Navy tonnage by about fifteen thousand. Vessels include three 2,000 ton gunboats, two 3,090 ton cruisers, a 6,000 ton ironclad, a 5,310 ton cruiser, and an 800 ton gunboat with 20 knot speed, plus four more cruisers authorized by Congress.
The Deputy U.S. Marshal in Colusnes reports postage stamps arriving mysteriously in Cincinnati and being used to pay large bills. The scheme is suspected to involve stolen or illegally purchased stamps aimed at funding transfers to Cincinnati and distribution across the state.
The State Department plans to dispatch a support delegate to the Samoa Conference in Berlin. Benjamin F Beter, John A. Eason, and William Walter Peeps are expected to represent the government, likely joined by ex-Consul General Sewallan Augustus Cowaberd of Llira's, who helped negotiate the treaty with Samoa.
Washington on March 11 reports that Secretary Blaine has decided on ministers to England Whitelaw Reid, Germany William Walter Pauncefote, Austria John A Kasson, Italy Governor Porter of Indiana.
By vote of the inaugural Execution Committee its surplus will be invested in real estate security through the District Commissioners and the interest expended in relieving the poor in and about the capital city.
Jamez Bord age thirty of Unity Coal Mine died after slate fell and struck his head and neck crushing his skull and breaking his neck while at work in Evansville. The accident occurred March 11.
George Dankway who killed his uncle and aunt at Marfreest 1 rents was captured here yesterday. A large crowd awaits his arrival at Marfrees:orc with talk of lynching.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a March 1 Harrisburg item about Master Workman Powderly receiving an offer from an unspecified party for delivery of securities and a proposed payment around 5 000 dollars, with unclear details on terms or recipients.
In New York on March 1, the Senate began securing busts of past U S vice presidents who presided since the nation's founding. Benches for Hamlin Wheeler and Arthur in progress, with early contracts for earlier leaders. Jefferson bust, white marble, life size, recently received at the capital.
Norwood March 12 F L Smith cashier of the Norwood Bank was locked inside the money vault by Charles Phelps a post office clerk who seized paper money amounting to 278 dollars and fled toward the Canadian border but was captured before crossing it leaving several hundred dollars in silver behind.
A light sighting, described as a lantern sized glow about a quarter mile above the horizon, appeared for three nights in March. It starts white then turns red and finally blue as it sinks lower before fading. The Cyde light operator and others seek an astronomical explanation.
Parkerburg W Va March 12 John Terrell a former citizen of this city fell between cattle train cars on the B and O railroad near Kawklesburg and both arms and one leg were crushed off his injuries believed fatal Lewis McCoy brakeman on the Ohio river railroad branch between Millcreek and Ripley was run over by a train and one leg was amputated following the crush incident
Peter Biesen died from injuries after a wagon fall. His son and German Aid Society members exhumed the coffin, seeking signs of burial alive. The search found no evidence of burial alive, but the grave was left open and a watch will be kept for several days.
The North Carolina legislature adjourned sine die at noon today. Aimed to broaden pensions for Confederate veterans and needy widows, it levies a tax of three cents in each ten dollars of property and nine cents of poll tax to fund the program.
The weekly report notes silver dollar issues from the mints for the week ending March 9. It compares the total to the same week last year, showing changes in the mint production.
Admiral Porter argues in a Morning paper that the United States should cripple Germany before its ships threaten U S ports. He cites past wars for principle and urges banning German goods to starve German industry while the Navy builds up. He predicts Britain and France would shield their trade once American pressure rises.
Parnell files libel suits in London totaling 100000 pounds against the Times and 5000 pounds against Campbell secretary, on top of 59000 pounds in Irish damages. The Times case before the commission ends this week with a brief adjournment for defense prep. Sir Charles Russell, Parnell’s counsel, will present for five days.
The Senate met at noon and adjourned after no business. A Republican caucus discussed reorganization of committees and officers. Ingalls served as presiding officer pro tem with oath, and nominations to Spain Japan Switzerland and Treasury were considered in executive session.
West Virginia Supreme Court rules Governor Wilson may stay in office until Fleming and Goff contest is settled. Goff does not receive the seat as returns were not declared by the Legislature. Carrona to face Wilson in quo warranto proceedings.
The body of Thos. Lynch of Afouros County was found Sunday at the foot of a precipice along the Norfolk and Western railroad near Bramwell. Officials suspect foul play and have begun an investigation.
In the police court Alex Theur and Amos E Risley engineers at the Park Central Hotel were bound over for the superior court in bonds of 1500 each on charges of manslaughter by negligence for the boiler explosion.
March 13 report states each barracks at the National Soldier Home may keep one dog. A suspected hydrophobic dog bit several dogs and under Governor Thomas order thirty of the dogs were killed.
Pirrspureyu Pa March 13. Five prisoners escaped from the city jail at Lima Ohio early this morning by prying up the floor above their cells. Officers are in pursuit but have not apprehended any fugitives.
Dispatches report eight sugar estates in Lagoa state completed grinding with an average 50 percent drop in yield compared with last year.
Early returns from New Hampshire elections indicate the constitutional prohibition on an endshent has been defeated by a clear majority. The partial results show a decisive public vote against the measure with limited complete tallies available.
March 13 dispatch from Zzinziber notes three or ten native rapate crossing toward the east coast of Afs Bensx. The fragment mentions Le ley and yapity hw rica, with unclear names and places.
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