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Odon Journal

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Odon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1903

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Marcum Murder Case Reveals Yearlong Conspiracy Claims

In Cynthiana Kentucky the feud trial opened with testimony from Breathitt County Clerk Tallibee and witnesses including Hezekiah Combs and Alexander Smith. Prosecution says Murcum family knew of a plot to kill Marcum for over a year. Witnesses recount Jett White and Ewen presence at the courthouse and house visits amid ongoing danger. Goodloe Combs dies from morphine after testifying. Court adjourns to continue Monday.

Cyrthiana Kentucky Feudists S. Tallibee Breathitt County Hargis J. B. Marcum B. Ewen Hezekiah Combs John Nobile Curt Jett Tom White Ion Noble White Jett Ewen Cynthiana Osborne Alexander Hi. Smith Marcum Mr. Kurst Murst Hord J. B Marcy Mary Johnson Fam Mary Thomas White Tak Cee Ivine Ager Steand

Bridge collapse on Morrison Street causes multiple drownings in Portland

Portland residents witnessed a bridge section fall into the Willamette River as Clarence Lutz armless swimmer and hundreds gathered. Minnie Raymond, Lottie Cameron, and a boy drowned while about 25 were injured. Dozens were rescued from house boats and the river after timbers and debris rained down.

Portland Ore Aug Morrison Street Clarence Lutz Willimette Minnie Raymond Lottie Cameron

Kentucky Editors Return After Canada Trip to Chicago

Ten Kentucky newspaper editors and proprietors, after a lengthy tour through Canada and northern states, arrived in Chicago Sunday and will be hosted by local newspaper men until Monday. Reports from St. Petersburg via Frontier state clashes between troops and strikers on the trans-Caucasian railway near Tiflis Thursday, with twenty one workers killed. Strikers resort to violence ongoing.

Kentucky Chicago Canada St. Petersburg Frontier Tiflis

Disturbance at Boston Meeting of Booker T. Washington

A riot attempt interrupted Booker T. Washington in a Zion church talk in Boston on July 21 as about six opponents shouted questions. Police arrested several, a patrolman was stabbed with a hat pin, and a man opposed to Washington was cut with a razor and taken to a hospital. Washington resumed speaking for nearly two hours amid postmeeting statements by both sides.

Washington Boston Wm. Munroe Trotter Lewis

Government to acquire site for hall of records in D C

Washington July 31 government will condemn a square in the city between Eighteenth Nineteenth and FE and F streets just west of the state war and navy building as the site for a proposed hall of records. Congress appropriated 400000 for the land and the secretary of the treasury will pay an agistegate of 306000 or 21 146 times the assessed valuation.

Washington State War and Navy Secretary of the Treasury

Disappointing Trotting Race at Island Park

Albany July 31 The advertised trotting race between Major Delmar and The Abbott at Island Park for 250 dollars was slow and predictable. Major Delmar won in straight heats amid low betting interest with The Abbott largely unfunded at long odds.

Albany Major Delmar Abbott Island Park

Lightning kills three at New Hope Church in Appomattox

Three persons were killed and others burned when a bolt of lightning struck New Hope church in Appomattox County on Thursday afternoon. Victims identified as Paul Gowen, Trails Austin, and Aubrey Wingfield. Members of the James River Baptist Association were sheltering under an awning near the building during the storm.

Ynchburg New Hope Church Appomattox County Thuredsy Shernoon Paul Gowen Trailes Austin Aubrey Wingfield James River Baptist Association

Military Councils Discuss China Policy If Russia Demands Action

Tien Tsin July 31. The viceroy of Chi Li province has held a series of military councils to decide on policy in the event Russia demands China’s assistance against Japan. It is reported that Russian enlistment of Chinese in Manchuria is in progress.

Tien-Tsin Chi Li Russia China Japan Hta Manchuria

Spunky owner withdraws horse after rosette dispute

New York July 31 Mrs John Ger confronted at Monmouth county horse show in Long Sand by plucking a white rosette from her champion horse Contributer and pulling her saddle animal from the ring amid judge’s decision and crowd reaction.

New York John Gercon Monouth County Long Sand

Cleveland mother’s snake bite tragedy in Tennessee home

In Chattanooga on July 31, Mrs. William Frazier of Cleveland left her year old baby unattended in a room. She heard cries, found a copperhead snake slithering away and the child had been bitten multiple times. The infant died a few hours later.

Chattanooga Tenn William Frazier Cleveland Rawling

Russian Embassy Moved to Bar Harbor During Summer

Washington July 31 The Russian charge Theodore Hansen will depart Friday for Bar Harbor Maine to run embassy affairs for the rest of the summer and plans to return in September.

Washington Theodore Hansen Bar Harbor Hansen

Navy order to dispatch Chicago squadron to New York

A cable from the Navy Department directed Admiral Cotton at Lisbon to detach the Chicago from the European squadron and sail Saturday for New York.

New York Washington Navy Department Adm Cotton Lisbon Chicago Euro‘pian Equadron York

Will of Gen. Clay Threatens White Hall Lands Conservation

Lexington reports Gen. Cassius M. Clay's 1901 will and a later 1200 codicil offered for probate Monday. The documents name Dora Clay Brock as executrix, preserve White Hall lands in fee simple for the United States in trust, and direct funds from coal and other properties to a reserve fund with strict heir limits and penalties for kin. A contested probate battle looms as attorneys for Brock prepare to challenge the other will already presented.

Lexington Cassius Marcellus Clay Richmond Dora Clay Brock White Hall United States of America Clay County Kentucky White Hall Park Green Clay Mary Jane W. Clay Madison County Dora United States Cassius M. Clay Brock Keene Gen. Clay Dora Brock John Cabell Chenault Filson Club Louisvile

Explosion Attempt Damages Northern Pacific Bridge

An explosion Sunday near Livingston Montana targeted the Northern Pacific bridge over the Yellowstone river. The blast shattered windows in eastern Livingston and twisted the large central pier, blamed on inexperienced persons, with the structure narrowly saved.

Livingston Mont Yellowstone River

Mosquito Plague Sweeps London During Heat Wave

London records a rare surge of mosquitoes during last week's intense heat. Many stings sent victims to hospitals as the city grapples with the unprecedented insect onslaught.

London

Death of Rev George Vanderlip in Brooklyn

The Rev George M Vanderlip D D founder of the Young Men's Christian Association in America has died at his Brooklyn home. The obituary notes his pivotal role in establishing the YMCA and marks his passing in New York on an August day.

George M. Vandertip New York George Mairs Vanderlip D.D The Young Men's Christian Association America Brooklyn

Colima Volcano Eruption Reports From Mexico City

A dispatch from Colima says the Colima volcano is erupting with large smoke plumes carried northeast by sea wind. Nearby houses have been destroyed by the quake. Messages also report an earthquake wrecking homes in Filattiera and Mulazzo in Tuscany near Spezia on the Genoa Gulf.

Colima Mexico City London Filattierra Mulazzo Tuscany Italy Spexia Gulf of Genoa

Treasury. Statement. August balance report incomplete

Treasury releases a Saturday statement on general fund balances showing the latest totals as of the week ending, but details are partially cut and require full data to verify figures and distribution across accounts.

Treasury Washington the Treasury Fend, Srelaaire

Mob Holds Up Chesapeake & Ohio Train Near Clifton Forge

A mob of about 200 men fired over 100 shots at a Chesapeake & Ohio train near Clifton Forge late Thursday night aiming to seize two Negro prisoners. The train proceeded to Huntington with the prisoners aboard after the mob failed to gain entry. no passengers or trainmen were hurt.

Huntington W. Va Chesapeake & Ohio Clifton Forge Covington James Hall Conductor Hall Engineer Peck Peck Lynchburg Edward Hite

Wisconsin Insurance Surplus Shared With Policyholders

Milwaukee Aug 1 Insurance Commissioner Zeno Host orders mutual life insurers in Wisconsin to distribute their surplus among policy holders at least every five years. The move affects many firms and about 509 million dollars held back by Wisconsin writers. He predicts court battles as firms challenge the ruling, with potential heirs gaining access to withheld surpluses and accrued interest, prompting long litigation.

Milwaukee Wis Zeno M. Host Mutual Hwfe Insurance Wisconsin Host

Fire on Flag Sparks Protest in Tremont Harbor

In Tremont harbor the Canadian steamer Varuna flew both the Union Jack and the Stars and Stripes. Young men protested the U S flag’s higher position. one seized a rifle and fired several shots at the flag staff before the flag was hauled down.

Belleville Varuna Trenton Harbor United States

Enitor's Long Walk Toward Arctic Cape Lisburne

Robert M. Wilson editor of the Durango Chippe r plans a noon Saturday walk to Cape Lisburne on the Arctic Ocean about 300 miles away. He will traverse Minnesota and Canada, follow the coast from Vancouver to Cape Nome then to his Arctic destination, aiming to arrive in 15 months.

Chicago Robert M. Wilson Chipper Cape Lisburne Arctic Ocean Minnesota Canada Vancouver Cape Nome Arctic

Secretary Root Approves $350000 Militia Field Guns Fund

Secretary Root ordered an allotment of 350000 dollars to be spent under Gen. Crozier to equip the militia with new field guns and service material. In other news, W A Miller Big Four travel agent was killed when struck by a passenger train at Harrisburg, his body said to have been cut to pieces.

Washington Root Crozier Cairo W. A. Miller Big Four Railway Harrisburg

United States Cotton Manufacturing Co Incorporation Filed

A certificate of organization for the United States Cotton Manufacturing Co with capital 40 million dollars has been filed in Boston. H C Bacon of Boston serves as president. Headquarters change noted. Atlanta Ga reports the head

Cotton Manufacturing Corporation Boston United States Cotton Manufacturing Co Commissioners of Corporations H.C. Bacon

Provisions Enter Conclave As Papal Succession Unfolds

Rome reports no pope chosen as smoke signals continued to test the conclave. A Sunday night crowd gathered at St. Peter's as observers watched the Sistine Chapel chimney for signs while provisions poured through the wicket gate. Police inspected items including chickens eggs milk and fruit for contraband.

Rome Leo XIII Sistine Chapel St. Peter's St. Peter’s Vatican

Prosecution Team Plans Moves in Goebel Case

Col. T C Campbell who leads the Goebel assassination prosecution left New York for Frankfort Kentucky to seek from Gen Beckham a request to Gen Durbin to deliver Taylor to Kentucky. If refused a mandamus will be sought before the U S Supreme Court and contempt actions follow. Campbell will direct Caleb Powers trial starting Monday.

New York Col T. C. Campbell Goebels Kentucky Frankfort Beckham Durbin Taylor Supreme Court of the United States Campbell Caleb Powers Secretary of State

Militiamen to receive regular army pay and transport

The secretary of war ruled that militia officers and soldiers serving at encampments are entitled to the same pay as regular army personnel and to transportation to and from encampments as if they were regular troops.

Washington Secretary of War

Aliens Entering U S Through Port Rise in July

New York reports six thousand more aliens arrived in July than a year earlier. July arrivals totaled 42,003 versus 36,000 in 1902 and 28,060 in July 1901.

New York United States

Business Failures In U S Decline From Week To Week

New York reports 150 business failures this week, down from 183 last week and 168 in 1962. Canada records 17 failures, up from 2 last week and 16 the prior year, indicating a mixed but easing trend in overall corporate insolvencies.

New York United States Canada

Lipton Lands Crack Night at Niagara Falls Visit

Sir Thomas Lipton boarded his special train at Niagara Falls after a day of sightseeing. He enjoyed a jolly reception by members of the Royal Canadian Yacht Club at Niagara on the Lake before departing for New York.

Niagara Falls Sir Thomas Lipton New York Royal Canadian Yacht Club Niagara-on-the-Lake

Fisherman Drowns After Catfish Battle on Mississippi

William Renz of La Crosse was fishing Friday in the Mississippi River when a large catfish pulled him over. He was unable to free himself and drowned after being drawn into the river during the struggle.

la Crosse Wis Wiliam Renz Missigsippi Jet

Hop Growers Force Prices In Tacoma Warh

Hop growers in Tacoma adjust market tactics citing rising costs and supply pressures. Pacific trade officials report intensified efforts to stabilize prices, with industry leaders signaling potential further actions if price floors fail.

Tacoma, Warh Aug F.cific

Interurban collision injures numerous near Mooresville

An Indianapolis and Martinsville line southbound car 106 crashed into a second southbound car three miles south of Mooresville on Sunday morning injuring over 30 people two possibly fatally. The Bethany Park bound crowd and a few other passengers were evacuated after the crash. Officials cited faulty telephone orders and a derailed communication system as the cause.

Indianapolis Ind Indianapolis and Martinsville Mooresville Bethany Park Frank Easterday The Christian Church

Death on the Rail at Queen & Crescent Collision

A head on crash between two freight trains on the Queen & Crescent railway near 168 miles from Chattanooga, July night, killed three Somerset Kentucky firemen D A Phillips J Walters and J Price and injured two Somerset engineers T S Duke and N S Fitzgerald. Dispatcher failure to deliver orders blamed for the meeting point crash.

Chattanooga Tenn Queen & Crescent D. A. Phillips J. Walters J. Price Somerset T. S. Duke N. S. Fitzgerald

Mrs Parker's Big Loss in Hawaii Jewelry Robbery

Honolulu reports Mrs Samuel Parker robbed of about 80000 pounds worth of diamonds rubies and solitaire studs after attending a reception for a new hotel opening. Thieves struck her home hours later seizing gems from her displayed collection. Mrs Parker is Col Samuel Parker's wife and previously widow of J K Campbell with a large estate. her daughter wed Prince David on the same day.

Honolulu Pacific Cable Samuel Parker Parker Col Hawaii J. K. Campbell Col. Parker Prince David

Plot to Kidnap the Sultan in Constantinople

A wild plot by young officers and military students aimed to abduct the sultan and crown his younger brother Djorbati Fey. The scheme collapsed under Pasha Ali Mohamet’s watchful guard as conspirators were killed and 49 bodies were found at dawn near the sultan’s palace.

Constantinople Belgrade Abdira Djorbati Fey Pasha Ali-Mohamet

Boat Struck by Lightning Near Point Clear

The pleasure yacht Floredora was hit by lightning off the bar at Point Clear on Mobile Bay Sunday afternoon, killing three men. The deceased include Ledvarr Scott former professor at the Imperial university Kozajima Japan, Bruce Granville Lincoln a wealthy English visitor to Mobile, and William Brewton the yacht's pilot. Scott's daughter and Chas Baldwin were badly burned but survived.

Mobile Ala Aus Point Clear Mobile Bay Ledvarr Scott Imperial University Kozajima Japan Bruce Granville Lincoln Mobfie Wiliam Brewton

Free Thinkers Demonstration Demands Church State Separation

In Paris Auz on a Sunday gathering of 10 006 free thinkers rallied at the statue of Etiane Delet who was hanged and burned for heresy in 164¢ as resolutions called for separation of church and state.

Paris Auz Etiane Delet

Petroleum Production in 1502 Reported by Survey

Washington August 3 The United States geological survey issues a preliminary statement on petroleum production in 1502. Total output 30 891 950 barrels valued at 369 616 348 dollars or 86 cents per barrel.

Washington United States Ecological Survey

Tangier Report Says Sultan Bu Harmara Dies of Wounds

Tangier Morocco Aug 3 report states the pretender to the throne Sultan Bu Harmara has died of wounds received. Bu Harmara has reportedly been killed or dead multiple times according to dispatches.

Tangier Morocco Bu Harmara Bu Hamara

Fire In North Topeka Sparks Dense Work And Excitement

High water and heavy rainfall in Topeka Kansas cause extensive emergency response in North Topeka with widespread activity and public concern as residents cope with rising conditions and damage.

North Topeka Kan

Indiana to Enter Lumber Business With State Sawmill

Indiana plans to run a sawmill and supply lumber and firewood across the state. Secretary W H Freeman leads forestry work in Clark county as crews clear underbrush and save usable wood. A portable mill will cut lumber, stove wood from decayed trees, and profits fund reservation work.

Indianapolis Ind Indiana W. H. Freeman State Board of Forestry Clark County Freeman Forestry Board

Ohio capitalists plan Vincennes traction electric gas plant

Smiley N. Chambers of Indianapolis heads Cincinnati Cleveland and Indianapolis capitalists who will buy and combine the Vincennes Electric Light Co and the Citizens' Gas Co to build a large plant producing gas and electricity. They intend to purchase the Vincennes street railway, rebuild the system, and connect with the Southern Indiana Traction Co lines.

Petersborg Ind Smiley N. Chambers Indianapolis Vincennes Petersburg Jasper Cincinnati Cleveland Indianapol Vincennes Electric Light Co Citizens’ Gas Co Vincennes Street Railway Southern Indiana Traction Co

Electric shock burns worker as 4000 volts flow for minutes

Clarence Welland, working atop a telegraph pole in Hammond Indiana, was electrocuted when a live wire broke and a short circuit allowed 4000 volts to surge through him for 15 minutes. He remained conscious as 1 909 witnesses watched the horrifying scene until power was shut off.

Hammond Ind Clarence Welland Welland

Man Fines Seven Saloonkeepers in Muieie Drunk Affidavits

Emanuel Miller, fined for intoxication in Muieie Ind on Sunday, says he will file affidavits against every saloonkeeper who sold him a drink that day. Seven have already been arrested and more charges promised.

Muieie Ind Emanuel Miller

Trench Collapse Buries Worker in Bedford Sewer

Willard Pheins of Millersburg Kentucky was buried alive in a ten foot trench at a Bedford Indiana work site on Friday afternoon. EMI Piercy his partner narrowly escaped death as rescuers spent about an hour extricating Pheins’s body from the debris.

Bedford Ind Willard Pheins Millersburg Emi Piercy Pheips

Mysterious Death at Evansville

Alexander Van Winkle aged 32 was found dead in bed in Evansville Indiana with a hatchet and a tub nearby. An autopsy found no bruises, and his family had been away visiting, suggesting death occurred several days prior.

Evansville Ind Alexander van Winkle

Petersburg Man Receives Settlement After Railroad Collision

Aug. Fred Imp. was injured in a Cincinnati railroad collision on the 19th. He compromised with the 3. O. S. W. for 326 dollars and three rail round trip tickets to the World’s Fair. His ribs and leg were injured.

Petersburg Ind Fred Imp Ollision Cincinnati

The Mormon Model in Marion Retail Plan

Marion Indiana workers say cooperative retail mercantile stores will be opened following Mormon labor model after August 1. About 4000 union men in Marion are expected to patronize the new stores.

Marion Ind Co-Operative Retail Mercantile

Forest Fire in Indiana County Put Out by Rain

A forest fire in the northern part of Lawrence county Indiana spread over about 600 acres and destroyed timber fences and outbuildings but was extinguished by recent rain.

Lawrenceburg Ind

Formation of Indiana Wholesale Grocers Organization

Indianapolis July 31 preliminary steps toward organizing the Indiana wholesale grocers association began with a meeting of representatives from the two main state branches. Attendees included leaders from major cities and key business factions discussed initial steps and goals for the new group.

Indianapolis Ind Indiana

Wedding Called Off By Telegraph Message

In Fransfort Indiana on August 1 a planned wedding between Clay Barnacle and Kathryn Gilbert did not occur. The groom, employed by a Kokomo newspaper, canceled by telephone and telegram saying he could not come, leaving guests and minister present but the ceremony unperformed.

Fransfort Ind Clay Barnecle Kathryn Gilbert Barnt Kokomo Miss Gilbert David Gilbert

One Man Killed and 14 Injured in Illinois Rail Wreck

Brazil Ind Aug 1 One man was killed and 14 injured in a wreck on the Otter Creek division of the Chicago and Eastern Illinois railroad Friday evening. The tender climbed the rail on a sharp curve causing the engine to plunge into the creek with two cars of section hands. John H Sullivan rider on the tender died under the wheels. Engineer Smith and Fireman Biggs escaped by jumping. A relief train and physicians treated the injured and brought them home. The brakeman Jo Sullivan was unmarried and from Englewood.

Brazil Ind Otter Creek Chicago & Eastern Sinois John H. Sullivan Enging Smith Biggs Jo Sullivan Englewood

Death of Robert Lee Brings Jail Interment Proposals

A telegram to Judge Rasch announces the death of Robert Lee, a Negro who killed Policeman Massey. With no local relatives and rioting fears, officials contemplate interring the body in Jeffersonville prison where Lee died.

Evansville Ind Rasch Circuit Court Robert Lee Massey Jeffersonville Lee

Terrified the Town After Officer Shot Arresting Ex-Saloonkeeper

An officer shot in a rough arrest of ex-saloonkeeper Waltron, who had closed a saloon and defied police for two days. Constable George McColly tackled him. Peake was fined 372, bound over to the grand jury under $5,000 bail, and jailed on failure.

Waltron Ind A.N. Peake George McColly Peake

Elks Hold State Convention Banquet in South Bend

South Bend July 31 The state Elks convention closed with a banquet. An Elks army was formed with each lodge naming one private and other members choosing their own titles and uniforms. The president and executive committee will design a state uniform for the next grand meeting in Cincinnati.

South Bend Ind Elks Elks’ Army Cincinnati

Boy Desperado Sentenced to Reform School

Terre Haute Indiana August 1 Judge Piety sentences Willie Flack aged 11 to the reform school until age 21. He is described as a burglar and firebug after attempting to set fire to the Big Four freight depot and breaking into a local grocery in preceding weeks.

Terre Haute Ind Piety Willie Flack Reform School

Search Abandoned in Watts Case as Bloodhounds Lose Trail

The search for the colored assailant of Mrs. Joseph Watts is abandoned by the posse. Bloodhounds traced the trail to a railroad track five miles away and it is believed the fugitive escaped on a train.

Logansport Ind Joseph Watts

Death of Indiana Editor Zimmerman in Warsaw

Frank J. Zimmerman, a veteran editor of Northern Indiana, died in Warsaw on August 1 from pneumonia. He founded the Warsaw National Union, which became Kosciusko county’s official Democratic paper.

Indiana Warsaw Ind Frank J. Zimmerman Warsaw National Union Kosciusko County

Seventh Day Adventists Open State Camp Meeting at Brownell's Grove

In Peru Indiana the annual state camp meeting of the Seventh Day Adventists opened at Brownell's Grove with Elder J J Hawkins of Indianapolis delivering the Thursday night sermon. The gathering will continue for several days. Also reported is a hog sale in Peru where a sow sold for 2 and 100 breaking the record for females and total sales reaching about 3000 with top hogs priced at 35.90 for chief Perfection.

Peru Ind Brownell’s Grove J. J. Hawkins Indianapolis Macy

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