09 Nov 1889
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Newspaper
Odon Weekly Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1889
Page
1
The Tir International Marine Conference will study the question of separating eastbound and westbound lanes for steamers. Newark daily intake reports 6 000 kangaroo skins arriving weekly for tanning into fine shoes, sourced from Australia and New Zealand.
The text cites a provocative label for emperors “Der greise kaiser der weise kaiser der reise kaiser” reflecting a hurried young ruler's image as the Kaiser of travel and mobility. It frames this idea with reference to King Snow, King Know, and King Go.
A newly formed phosphate company in Florida proposes developing no less than 13,000 acres of phosphate lands. The industry has long produced large revenue in South Carolina.
Kansas presents one of the nation’s finest North American bird collections in a Capitol room. Colonel N.S. Goss organized the display with 1,425 mounted birds arranged in glass showcases for public viewing.
Theodora J. Wolfe excavates a mound by Highland Lake near Winsted CT uncovering ornamental fragments of pottery and beautiful designs along with implements of war and industry from an old Indian village site.
Georgia reports the largest single state construction in the Union with Texas third, Virginia fourth, Tennessee fifth, North Carolina sixth, and Mississippi seventh. The figures indicate a very favorable trend for railroad building this year.
During the fiscal year ended June 30 the Government Bureau in charge inspected 6,725 steam vessels. There were 32 fatal accidents causing 301 deaths. An estimated 550,000,000 passengers were carried on steam vessels that year.
A returned tourist says choose French for a one language study. French is spoken and understood in European hotels and by educated Europeans. He notes Emperor William was compelled to hear French from the Czar.
The Jewish Lord Mayor of London, celebrated as a champion compromiser, faces a Saturday inauguration. Religious restrictions forbid riding, so he adapts by riding in the Gentile section and walking through the Jewish quarter, meeting custom with a partial parade.
A life prisoner released eight years ago under a morality condition to abstain from Aquor has been sent back to prison for the remainder of his days after becoming intoxicated at his daughter's marriage, a penalty described as perhaps the heaviest under the law for drinking.
Hong Kong grows rapidly as a rumored terminus for a British Columbia line completes the global circle. The port handles 7,000,000 tons of shipping annually with over $15,000,000 in locally registered capital, establishing its status as the East's financial hub.
Five young women named as cabinet rosebuds in Washington society. Miss Hattie E'niie aged nineteen Miss Florence Windom aged nineteen Miss Proctor aged eighteen Miss Florence Gertrude Miller twenty one described as president's surprise and Miss Wanamaker a model athletic girl of the period.
The city hosts an international prison congress next year on the anniversary of John Harvard's death. The Russian government offers a prize to essayists on John Howard's role in prison reform.
A report notes Mr Edison firmly believes a forthcoming discovery may rival the revolution sparked by expansive water power and mechanical energy. It suggests a breakthrough with potential to transform industry and reduce waste.
In Chicago on October 1 the Cronin murder trial began with State's Attorney Longenecker seeking an attachment for Edward Spellman of Peoria. Dennis O'Connor testified about Clan-na-Gael camps and the minority report on Cronin camp matters. Other witnesses described meetings, the Triangle inquiry, and alleged informants, with furniture and a trunk linked to the Carlson cottage scene.
Testimony details a cottage rental near Carlson’s home used by suspects in the Cronin case. Witnesses link Frank Williams to Burke and O Sullivan through staged sales and staged occupancy, with Carlson and his daughter identifying Burke in court.
Testimony in the Cronin trial describes a man who called himself Frank Williams renting a house and moving furniture, with witnesses identifying him as Martin Burke. Courtrooms reveal cross examination, witness misstatements, and shifted loyalties as the case unfolds with jurors, clerks, and witnesses detailing alibis and connections to Clan-na-Gael.
A Philadelphia friend forwards jokes reflecting racial stereotypes. The notes recount a enslaved worker's quips about freedom and ownership, a master correcting a stencil with a name, and a quip about education. The items also reference a curious surname collected in West Virginia.
A fragment notes three young men connected to a fan incident, with limited details on the context and outcome. No further names or locations are provided in the readable text.
In Petersboro Virginia General Mahone was arrested on a charge of attempting to kill after fireworks were fired near his residence. Harrison was wounded in the thigh but not seriously hurt. Mahone denies firing and was held for grand jury with $2,500 bail as a crowd gathered outside the station.
New York reports that the City of Rome discharged passengers at Milford Haven Wales instead of Liverpool. Shipping men see Milford Haven as a quicker stopping place, potentially shaving 18 to 24 hours off the Atlantic crossing. Many believe the Welsh port could become the main landing and departure point for Europe to the United States traffic.
Mrs. Mary E. Schenley, long resident in England, via attorney R. B. Carnahan, presented Pittsburgh with a 300 acre tract in the Twenty second and Twenty third Wards for public park use. Valued at $500,000. The city may also buy an adjacent 100 acre parcel at the last sale price nearby.
Evangelist Moody received a $2,500 draft from a Canadian former smuggler who, after conversion, agreed to restitution to the Government. Moody urged that redemption require full repayment, noting the sum covered the amount he had defrauded.
Election activity in Baltimore near poll closing faced a disruption as a disturbance occurred in the First Precinct of the Fifteenth Ward. No details on arrests or outcomes are provided in the fragment.
Cincinnati reports a Democratic win by over 7,000 on the State ticket and 1,000 to 2,000 on county tickets, with Campbell defeating Foraker by a solid margin. Richmond indicates Democrats lead county and state races by about 30,000 to 40,000, while Republicans claim thousands disfranchised.
Annapolis reports indicate a statewide vote for comptroller and local races. Baltimore partial returns place Baughman Democrat ahead by about 11 000, with Davidson Democrat leading the city by roughly 4509 across thirteen of twenty two wards.
Returns at 11 p m show Democrats gain all ten county commissioner seats in Chicago with majorities from 1000 to 2200. County towns chose Republicans. Board was previously tied with an independent holding the casting vote. The contest for the recordership drew most interest.
Jersey City reports indicate a sweeping Democratic victory with early telegrams showing large leads beyond presidential totals. Trenton precincts reflect Democratic gains, while Mercer County estimates place Grubb’s gubernatorial margin around 590 for the Republican side. Newark and southern counties show Abbott carrying the state with Cumberland and Burlington counties giving Grubb clear majorities.
Liscoln Nebraska voters pick minor state and county officers and a GOP candidate for the Second District seat to replace the late James Laird. Liscotty reports sparse returns by midnight with Republicans leading. state totals estimated 18 000 to 20 000 in favor and little public interest anticipated tonight.
The November election in Mississippi focuses on governor and other state and county offices with minimal opposition to the Democratic ticket. Five counties report local dissension but overall voting is quiet, with bad weather expected to further depress turnout.
The Democrats win a statewide plurality from 1,000 to 15,000 with two unpopular candidates lagging. The upper House remains Republican, but the lower House drops several Republicans. The Legislature stays Republican overall but without a two thirds majority. Senate last stood Republicans 20 Democrats 1. Assembly last stood 19-19. latest advice suggests Assembly at Republicans 70 Democrats 53.
Denver notes a cold cloudy day and a very light vote in the county officers and two district judges race. Three tickets, Republican Democratic and People's, split the field with much scratching. early sentiment among Republicans suggests the entire GOP ticket may have been defeated.
Boston results list Brackett and Russell with vote tallies across 285 precincts. Brackett leads with 26,810 to 27,9 in Russell, while Ames Lavering and Blackmer appear in earlier counts. The Democratic plurality in 1857 falls by about 200. Russell’s plurality drops about 3,30 from last year.
A Des Moines dispatch reports Democrats leading Iowa by 7 000 to 10 000 votes as Republicans refuse to concede. The State Register predicts Republican gains in final precincts may erase Democratic edge, while many Republican leaders retreat. Indications point to Bois, D winning.
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