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Newspaper
Odon Weekly Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1889
Page
1
Four of the new ships at the Brooklyn navy yard are to depart for Europe on November first and will be absent for three years.
Somrioby estimates the average salt consumption per adult is nearly fifty pounds per year, indicating heavy dietary salt intake across the population.
Of the 3 312 miles of railway constructed in the United States during the first nine months of 1889 no less than 40 percent or 1 453 miles are located in the South.
A fossil trout fifteen inches long was found in a bowlder in a stream near Portland Oregon. Every fin and scale of the ancient fish was perfectly marked.
The Mexican press largely condemns the government action granting a concession to aid a negro emigration scheme from the United States, arguing it reflects poorly on policy and public welfare.
A Pittsburgh engineer drafts a model for a Hudson River suspension bridge to connect New York and Jersey City. The project is estimated at 241,000,000 dollars.
The writer envisions a future work featuring a Black protagonist as the central hero and plans to weave many of his personal struggles into the narrative.
If the Pan-American Congress yields little, it will still send delegates from the sister republics home with enlarged ideas of the United States and increased respect for the nation.
An effort in San Francisco to cut streetcar fares to three cents is likely to fail due to copper vent shortages. No coin smaller than the nickel is recognized in Pacific coast trade.
Following a severe New York incident authorities inspect the electric grid and report that more than half of the wires in the largest area pose danger. The present electric light system is described as a death dealing system.
A government order directs detained officials to conduct a full investigation into means and facilities for moving troops to act in the provinces. The move is described as a Canadian assertion of rights in the Reinring sea difficulty.
The article reports a complete halt in London mail delivery for twenty nine hours. No letters are posted after ten on Saturday night and none are delivered before three on Monday morning.
Mes Linano Stanford owns the world’s most valuable diamond collection. She holds gems from Russia and Britain, including items from ex Queen Isabela of Spain and ex Empress Eugenic. The total value is stated as 2.000.000.
The Agriculture Department notes despite complaints of poor harvests in many areas that the overall wheat yield this year is nearly as large as prior seasons while corn and cotton crops are likely to exceed all records.
The youthful German emperor has undertaken thirty five rail journeys since July beginning of his reign. He has spent more time traveling than in Berlin, prompting examination of his itinerary and officials reviewing travel records to understand the pattern.
Utah Mormons discuss abandoning the United States after realizing the futility of resisting federal law. They recall the exodus from Nauvoo to Salt Lake City after Joseph Smith's death and express a desire to emigrate, though no destination has been chosen.
Professors in England and other scientists argue that solar disturbances or sun spots have a physical magnetic link to terrestrial storms. The close coincidence with the record storms of last summer supports a physics-based connection according to experts.
An early Philadelphia rumor claimed workers unearthed 20000 in banknotes during street digging, prompting thoughts of hiring out to street commissioners. A later official notice declared the funds worthless, noting the exhumed notes were counterfeit manufactured by a group operating years ago.
Washington reports the fiscal year 1888 89 summary from the Commissioner of Pensions. At year end 489 725 pensioners. 31 921 new on rolls. 1 754 restored. net gain 37 168. Average pension 131.18. rent payments 89 275 113.28. total disbursements 80 131 008.44. Lists by agency show counts from Columbus to San Francisco. total claims filed since 1861 1 248 146 with 780 121 allowed. cumulative pension disbursement 1 052 218 415.17. 145 208 certificates issued, 31 921 original.
In Youngstown the Mahoning Gas Company orders users to switch from gas to coal by November 7 amid claims of a gas scarcity and rate-cut schemes. In Uniontown Fayette Fuel Gas employees including president M L Miner and secretary J K Ewing Jr were arrested after the company shut off city gas, citing scarcity and resisting well inspections.
In Lawrence Kansas Olone Kansas Crry petitions court to change his name claiming he does not want to hear his father’s name. He says his father allegedly murdered his infant brother two years ago and now lives in Chicago. Police will investigate the charge.
In Chestertown Maryland October 19 destitution is reported among foreign laborers employed at Lynch cannery Kent County. The issue arises from the cannery manager's departure leaving brass checks given as evidence of indebtedness unpaid by the employer.
Kenosha October 19 William Games slashed fellow worker Eugene Sullivan on George Shields farm in Bristol County. Games cut Sullivan's throat and stabbed him seven times, then confessed fearing competition for his job.
In Jonnestown Pennsylvania on October 19 the community witnessed the reinterment of the seven Baab family members who perished in the flood. An old pastor delivered the funeral sermon, marking a solemn day of remembrance.
Ottawa reports W. Brown arrested at Bradford as a prisoner declared afflicted with leprosy causing much public excitement this October day.
Drought sparks two large fires in St Tammany parish Louisiana and Marion County Mississippi. The St Tammany blaze has burned about fifteen miles from Florenville to Abita, threatening pine and agricultural land. Mississippi fire fast spreader through yellow pine areas near turpentine and rosin operations. A light rain fell but did not slow either blaze.
In Winona Minnesota administrator E A Gerdtzen revealed Lena Weinberger stored hidden wealth in four trunks sent to Baltimore and home. Inspectors found 2970 hidden in cloth and later totaled 13117 with most in gold, all after her suicide attempt and death.
In WHretina West Virginia on October 21 John Platt age twenty was shot in the head and killed instantly by seventeen year old Jimmie Mullarky. Mullarky says the gun went off by accident after Platt refused to let him ride as they traveled Caldwell's Run road. Mullarky is in custody.
In the Upper Peninsula, typhoid fever is widespread with many towns reporting large outbreaks. Ironwood records as many as six deaths in a day while Negaunee reports over 150 cases and numerous fatalities daily. Local doctors and the State Board of Health struggle to contain the spread.
In Rome on October 21 the Pope received French pilgrims and spoke with a feeble voice. He stressed religion as essential for the masses and described the Papacy as a protector of workers. He reiterated protests against the Italian government's stance toward the Papacy.
A lamp explosion started a blaze destroying the George Kessler home at Enterprise. A six year old daughter died in the flames and Miss Brown, sister of Mrs. Kessler, was fatally burned.
President appoints General Green B. Raum of Illinois as Commissioner of Pensions. Raum took the oath of office before Interior Department Chief Clerk Dawson on Saturday in Washington with the Oct. 19 report.
In Brasiscuam Alabama on October 21 Dr. J. W. Drake fell from a fourth story window of the Lansford Hotel and was killed.
New York October 21. Incoming steamers yesterday landed 1,185 immigrants at Castle Garden facility marking a surge in arrivals.
Oil boom near Mannington Marion County draws crowds of oil men. Early reports of 1000 barrel day output proved exaggerated but strong flow shown in Big Second sand at 2000 feet confirms Mannington near the belt from Pennsylvania fields to Parkerstown. leases surge as Standard Oil controls many holdings and land trades rise.
Newark N J Oct 22 Annie Green a thirteen year old girl who claimed she was assaulted and robbed of about 60 dollars last Wednesday night near her father s home at Kearney confesses the story was fabrication She admits spending the money in Newark buying a watch and chain cloak and other items then went to New York rented a room in a hotel and later disposed of belongings near the Erie railroad bridge at Harrison before returning home and reporting the stolen money altered robbery The cloak has been recovered but the watch and chain remain missing The girl s father still believes the tale
In Preonta Newfoundland on October 22 detectives accused T F Morris of burglaries at Pennock and Putnam's nation house. After questioning Morris admitted the thefts and promised to repay the goods if not prosecuted.
Oct 22 story reports August Dulmage, a Crown Timber Agent for Canada, wanted for stealing $32,000. Located by a newspaper man at Rat Portage. He admits the theft and claims $20,000 was taken from him by a Minneapolis woman.
Molders in the Pittsburgh district walked out for a ten percent wage increase. About 600 men are idle while two firms Carnegie Phipps and A Speer have granted the raise and workers have returned. Eleven firms signaled intent to adopt the scale, with others expected to follow.
Governor Geo C. L. Shoup of Idaho Territory presents in his annual Interior Department report the constitution provisions to be voted on November 5. He asserts Idaho meets all essential qualifications for statehood and would assume full dignity and responsibility if admitted.
Funeral of ex governor Hartranft held at his home with Episcopal rites. The casket was moved to the courthouse for public viewing and a 3 p.m. procession to the cemetery followed. Services at the grave were led by the Masonic Order and the Grand Army of the Republic.
Saturday night at Winifrede Manning Titlow and Jack Abshiere confronted Baron Clendennin on the railroad track. Titlow kicked Clendennin s lantern. Clendennin struck Titlow with a rock. Abshiere attacked Clendennin who stabbed him repeatedly and Abshiere died before daylight.
Frank J Bow man a prominent lawyer famed for matrimonial cases in St Louis and Chicago was shot and killed by B M Chambers in Ferguson Missouri yesterday afternoon The killing stemmed from disputes over the old Times newspaper involved with the parties
Suffering among Northwestern Minnesota and Western Dakota settlers grows, prompting a St. Paul chamber of commerce relief drive. Churches plan a November 3 collection. Ram sey County North Dakota, with about 6 000 farmers, faced foreclosures from frost drought and fire. Destitution also in Nelson Walsh districts and in Miner Lake Sanborn Beadle counties.
In Spotsylvania County near Screamerville farmers abandon work and seed as Adventists gather for a camp meeting predicting the world will end this month or tonight. About fifty people reside at the camp awaiting the expected event.
A coal train and truck descending the Wilkes-Barre Mountain after a cable snapped were mangled at the bottom. Three men on the truck were buried but survived, though Adams and Roat are certain to die while Ferguson may recover.
The Belgic from Hong Kong and Yokohama reports that in Aichi prefecture 685 people drowned and 121 injured in the September floods, with over a thousand houses swept away. The Japan Mail notes 13 prefectures devastated in 1889 with 2,419 killed and 1,455 wounded, affecting 50,000 houses and 150,000 acres of crops.
In Cincinnati on October 23 a cracker bakery wagon on the Mt. Adams Inclined Plane saw its team frightened and back off the truck. The horses fell onto the trestlework and were severely scratched and bruised, requiring a derrick and a dozen men to free them.
In Cuicagco on October 23 a complete jury was secured in the Cronin case. After the jury was sworn, the State's attorney asked for a two day adjournment to prepare the plan for presenting its case.
In Easton Pennsylvania on October 23 the jury convicted William H Bartholomew of first degree murder for killing Aaron W Dillard.
George G. Lacy of the Lacy Bros lumbering firm near Franklin Pennsylvania was fatally shot by employer John Hewett during a wage dispute. The shooting occurred October 23 and authorities are investigating the case as a workplace violence incident.
State intelligence reports Mrs Cras Sipe and Mrs Austin attempting to cross near Frankfort when struck by a passenger train fatally injuring Hensing Myer a Jamestown Boone County farmer. Prairie fires southwest of Fort Wayne burn hundreds of acres destroy reclaimed land.
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