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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1910
Page
2
The published notes discuss heat waves and public warnings on temperance and air quality, with jokes about summer pleasures like ice cream and porch furniture. Local items mention Peoria borrowing funds and remarks on aviation, the world fair idea, and a few quirky opinions about postmasters and Mars.
A clipped line notes a chauffeur who inherited 1500 dollars and a long shopping trip, pleased by a taximeter reading that matched his day’s spend.
The passage notes that a woman in a hobble skirt is seen as the type likely to wear such an unfashionable item. It reflects a judgmental attitude toward women's dress and classed appearance.
Two inmates in the Coopers Town jail in New York escaped by using a razor blade. The weapon described is a common, readily available item.
The Minneapolis committee in charge of the International Convention for the Prevention of Sinoce entertained delegates with a banquet rather than a smoker, showing tact in hosting duties.
A New Jersey man convicted for a capital offense argued with his attorney after the judge set execution. The brief confession noted the inmate’s long residence in New Jersey and his disappointment as escape appeared possible.
The movement urges friends and relatives to refrain from kissing brides and parents from kissing their babies. The practice existed long before sanitary campaigns and is likely to endure beyond them.
The text argues that keeping women on farms requires reducing burdens to attract them. It notes that conditions causing farmers' wives to top insanity statistics hinder rural life and suggests that improving motherhood across the country will lead to broader regional progress.
The Maharajah of Baroda, Sir Sayaji Gaekwad, travels to New York and Boston amid wealthy royal visitors. Noted as India’s richest prince, he is described as enlightened and progressive, with a son studying at Yale University reflecting American influence.
A New Jersey woman seeks a divorce after a marriage she believed valid on a deathbed turn, with the phrase quoted about “deyuneral besed meats” suggesting a grotesque or misunderstood ritual. Court action and civil filings are implied as she challenges the union.
A twenty two story NYC building plan to free valuable ground for a structure expected to yield adequate return on a $675 per square foot site investment prompts property owners to study current economic conditions before improvements.
In east Anderson county near Slocum the race riot escalated after a white farmer refused to pay an obligation. Militia under Capt Godfrey Fowler arrived from Marshall as troops and local stores were ordered shut. Violence erupted with casualties reported among both races.
Joseph A. Wendling, accused of killing Alma Kellner in Louisville, was dragged from a washroom sink hideout after hiding 24 hours. Detectives Burks and Ryan arrested him. he admitted identity but denied the crime.
A section of the Fourth regiment Ohio National Guard troop train from Blametta to Columbus wrecked at Belle Valley near Caldwell after hitting an open switch. The engine demolished, first car telescoped, horses scattered, several soldiers injured, and blame placed on strike sympathizers.
A blaze in the Mercantile Library Association building basement and first floor nearly destroyed the Review of Reviews magazine. Intrinsic loss pegged at 10000 dollars, with potential higher costs from publication delays.
John Junkin, the Black man convicted of murdering Clara Rosen, a white girl returning from choir practice in Ottumwa in February 1408, was hanged at noon in the state penitentiary here.
Washington D C reports Saline County Arkansas grew from 16 122 to 16 657 inhabitants between 1900 and 1910. Director Durand announced the census figures for the county.
In Gallup New Mexico a flood after a mountain cloud burst swept through the town. Mrs Juan Lebeo a Mexican woman and two children were drowned. The disaster struck suddenly following the storm.
The Chicago Tribune reports a pre election plot to buy 17 Democratic votes at 2000 dollars each to secure Albert J. Hopkins's return to the Senate. The scheme allegedly involved 25000 dollars, two legislators, and codenamed buyers. Sullivan and Speaker Shurtleff resisted, with threats of exposure.
Mrs. E. M. Fisher shot and killed Dash Smythe at her home after he persisted in harrassing her for over a decade. Smythe was found with a revolver and a photo of the woman. Fisher surrendered to police. coroner exonerated her and released.
Philadelphia delegates select William H. Berry former state treasurer as the Keys party candidate for governor on the first ballot at the convention. The third party ticket nominates Berry to challenge the major parties in the race.
John Velton fatally shot FE Cook the Morenci Southern Railroad conductor during a long standing dispute. Velton fled the scene and remains at large. Local authorities investigate the incident in Clifton Arizona.
In Lena Wisconsin three children playing in a buggy were burned to death when a neighbor’s child stacked straw under the vehicle and set it alight for amusement.
Flames of unknown origin wiped out the entire business district of Herreid a village of 300 people with no fire fighting apparatus. Inhabitants were helpless once the blaze started.
World wide agitation for universal peace centers on the eighteenth International Peace congress in Stockholm Sweden delegates from 4000 peace societies are present along with trade labor church and educational representatives American delegates include Dr Benjamin F Trueblood Dr Philip S Moxon Mrs Fannie F Andrews Miss Anna B Itckstein President Charles R Van Hise and others from Chicago Boston and Washington as discussions promise to be the most interesting yet on abolishing warfare.
Edwin Wider, cashier of a Russo-Chinese Bank, was arrested at Mouquin's Fuller Street restaurant and arraigned on an indictment. A written confession showed theft of more than $600,000 in bank securities. Wider planned to plead guilty and seek mercy. bail set at 25,000. remanded to the Tombs for Monday arraignment. His attorney said Wider aided in recovering several hundred thousand dollars in stolen securities.
New York clerk Wider, cashier at the Susso Chinese bank, was arrested at Mouquin's Fuller Street restaurant and arraigned before Judge Warren. He faced a written confession admitting theft of securities valued over $600,000.
Findlay and George H. Phelps sue John D. Rockefeller for 550000 alleging he and oil industry combines harmed Phelps' clients. Phelps, the Socialist candidate for prosecuting attorney, seeks damages from Rockefeller for alleged anti-competitive practices.
Police Commissioner Croul said Detroit will not object to showing Jeffries Johnson fight pictures. The city declines to follow Chicago’s lead in banning the films.
In Springfield a mass meeting of about 800 coal miners denounced United Mine Workers President T. L. Lewis and his compromise plan with Illinois operators. Refunding from roughly 20 locals shows an overwhelming vote against mediation with threats of secession if the plan stands. President Walker signed the agreement with Williamsville Coal, reactivating about 250 workers amid the dispute.
At a Roanoke assembly of Miners' Union No. 909 in Bloomington Indiana 107 voted against accepting the Indianapolis proposition to end the strike and 14 voted in favor. The vote is claimed to reflect central Illinois miners' sentiment. Resolutions were adopted condemning National President Lewis over the proposed compromise with operators.
In Denver the Western Federation of Miners voted a $2 per member assessment to raise a strike fund after a full day of considering the lockout of union miners in the Black Hills district of South Dakota. The total gathered contribution totaled $140.00.
Warren G. Harding editor of the Marion Star was nominated for governor on the third ballot by the Ohio state Republican convention after a brisk contest in Columbus.
Bridgeport Conn Dr Frederick Co graves died here in what authorities call death by own action after consuming a remarkable dose of deadly poison. He swallowed the contents of every bottle in his medical cases in a fatal act.
In a special election ordered by Congress, the wets won in Honolulu, deciding whether the Hawaiian islands shall be dry and prohibit liquor importation.
The Peruvian cabinet led by Premier Javier Prada Ugarteche has resigned. Formed March 14, the ministry faced friction over a boundary dispute with Ecuador provoking ministerial tensions.
Jackson County Sheriff John MM Rood reports six motor cars seized for nonpayment of grocery and dry goods bills.
Gov. John Burke of North Dakota was endorsed as the Democratic presidential nominee for 1912 at a state party meeting in Fargo. He is also a candidate for re election as North Dakota governor.
Census figures for Rock Island Rock Island IU reveal a population of 24 335. The city shows an increase of 4 842 since 1900.
A hotel night clerk recalls two men in evening clothes arriving at 1 a.m claiming Ferguson and asking for a room key. Ferguson allegedly left with a key, then supposedly fell from a window, prompting a confused reaction among guests.
A bachelor asks a married man for the most unanswerable argument. He answers that when a wife says If they can afford it we can there is no flaw in that and never will be. Youth's Companion.
Young Mrs. Torkins discusses Prohibition troubles with bootleggers and a joke about forcing people to wear low shoes. The exchange captures local humor on crime and enforcement.
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