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Odon Journal

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Odon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1904

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Notified Indiana Senator Fairbanks for Vice Presidency

Ex Secretary of War Elvin Rowet delivered the notification address to Charles W. Fairbanks at his Indianapolis home on August 4. A large gathering on the veranda and lawn heard speeches as Fairbanks was formally notified of his Republican nomination for vice president.

Root Indianapolis Ind Aus Charles W. Fairbanks United States Indiana Elvin Rowet Ta Centor Masseb Marion Eleh Cretels

Republican National Committee Adds New Members

W I Roosevelts secretary and other officials meet in Canton Woodnalls to discuss party plans. A new member, George A Ruizdt of California, joins the national Republican committee as the party routes through Washington. Weathered notes mention Lake Michigan and Detroit River locales and a naval tracking system debate.

Steg Reeder Diradttes Portland Ington Ro HL Moson Washington Naval Preat Cwaesiter Ckay Lake Eiada Dretrai Thid Republican Committee Carton Republicar National Whiairman Cieoree Pi Chicaco Washinton Canton Woodnealas AlcKinley Air Cortelven National Republican Coe Geo. A. Ruisht California

Baldwin makes remarkable ascent in airship over Oakland park

In Oakland California a man named Baldwin soared in an airship to about hover height then traveled roughly ten blocks on a light breeze. He turned, returned, and landed safely in a city park drawing crowds and noting the unusual flight.

Oakland Cal Ang Cape Tc. Haldwin Mice

Russian Exhibit Preparations Underway in St Louis

In August St Louis, long delay over Russian displays ends as exhibits in the varied industries building and the palace of fine arts near completion. Russian paintings are being finished for general inspection.

St. Louis Aug Palace of Fine Arts

106th Anniversary of Lewis and Clarke Arrival

Port Calhoun Nebraska hosts an 106th anniversary celebration on August 4 with about 2000 Nebraskans dedicating a monument honoring the Lewis and Clark explorers and their discovery of the region.

Port Calhoun Neb Nebraska

The Cuban Loan Update From Havana

Manuel Desaigne, fiscal agent for Cuba, reports via New York dispatch that Sperer & Co have paid 10106 000 of the 35 000 000 Cuban loan. The note mentions a Lutheran convention in Indianapolis with delegates from Indiana Ohio and Kentucky and J H Nieman of Cleveland as president. Royal wedding in Madrid noted as well.

Havana Manuel Desaigne Iscal New York Sperer & Co Lutheran Convention Indianapolis Ind Missouri Synod Lutherans Trinity Gera Evangelical Church Indiana Ohio

Democratic National Committee announces officers and members

Thomas Taggart announces the Democratic National Committee officers Delancey Nicoll as vice chairman and George Foster Peabody as treasurer. Executive Committee members include W F Sheehan chairman and others from New York Ohio Virginia New Jersey Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. Taggart says Senator Gorman will advise and stay in close touch with campaign management.

Indianapolis Ind Thomas Taggart Democratic National Committee National Executive Committee National Committee Delancey Nicoll New York George Foster Peabody W. F. Sheehan August Belmont John R. McLean Ohio United States Thomas S. Martin Scottsville Col J. M. Guffey Pittsburg James Smith, Jr Newark N. J Timothy ©. Ryan Waukesha Wis Taggart Gorman

Postal Service Raises Salaries for Rural Carriers

Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow announced a salary adjustment affecting about 22 carriers. Each pay increase ranges from 1 to 72 dollars annually, with July 1 adjustments previously giving 11,640 rural carriers 720 dollars yearly. August 1 raises bring the maximum to 920 dollars for those delivering to 26 miles or more daily and serving 40 families or more. No further changes in the general carrier salary plan are planned.

Washington Bristow Bristaw

Loomis Remains Brought For Interment In West Virginia

The body of F Kent Loomis presumed lost with Kaiser Wilhelm II on June 1 was landed in New York aboard the St Paul from Southampton and Cherbourg. Francis D Loomis assistant secretary of state and brother of the deceased arrives to arrange burial in Parkerburg West Virginia. The St Paul officers confirm Mrs Marybrich was not aboard.

New York F. Kent Loomis St Paul Southampton Cherbourg Francis D. Loomis Parkersburg W. Va St. Paul Marybrich

Beer Smuggling Arrests At Fort Sheridan

Nett hold and 35 privates along with six noncommissioned officers from Company 10 27th Infantry were arrested by order of Col Whitehall for taking beer into Fort Sheridan barracks. They admit the act and face court martial Thursday for disobedience. Noncommissioned officers were reduced to the ranks and jailed overnight in a basement room.

Explosion at Versailles Railway Plant Injures Three

A blast at the Versailles Railway Slrenal Co. plant in Versailles damaged three buildings and shattered every nearby window. Three plant workers were seriously injured as railroad cars and nearby structures endured significant destruction.

Pittsburg Aug Versailles Railway Slrenal Co Versailles

A Double Accident in Bridgeport

In Parlor Rock Lake a rowboat capsized killing Mrs Rose Keynsky and her brother Bernard Weiner of New York. Mrs Keynsky’s husband, rushing to the arena, was thrown from his carriage and is believed to be fatally injured.

Bridgeport Aus Parlor Rock Lake Rose Keynsky Bernard Weiner New York Keynsky

Explosion near Arion Kills Thirty-Two in Brussels Dispatch

A Brussels dispatch, not confirmed elsewhere, reports 32 people killed near Arion by an explosion that also set fire to several miles of cornfields.

London Brussels Arion

Large Pig Iron Contract Sealed Between Pittsburg Firms

One of the largest contracts for pig iron and steel in months closed between the Pittsburg Steel Co. and the Republic Iron and Steel Co. The deal involves delivery of 110000 tons of billets in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.

Pittsburg Pittsburg Steel Co Republic Iron and Steel Co

San Domingo Requests Parcels Post Treaty

Washington reports the government of San Domingo has asked the United States to negotiate a parcels post treaty. The request will likely be given careful consideration by the post office department and may be approved.

Washington San Domingo Post Office Department

Four Yellow Fever Cases Reported Across Mexican Cities

Four cases of yellow fever are reported at Tehuantepec. Vera Cruz hospital reports one case with no new illnesses. Merida records twenty five cases from July 5 to July 31, with one death and one recovery.

Mexico City Tehauntepec Vera Cruz Merida

War News From The Port Arthur Front August 5

London reports restricted war dispatches from Gen Kuroki with few new details. Heat and thirst afflict troops. a regiment drank from a river under Russian fire. Tokyo anticipates Port Arthur fall. Oku notes small rear guard actions along the Naicheng Newchwang line.

London Berlin The National Zeitung Tokio Port Arthur Manchuria Oku Naicheng-Newchwang Daily Telegraph Russia Times Takia

Land sale transfers 7500 acres including Zelgier town

Joseph Leiter of Carbondale Illinois reports the sale of his mine stockade and the town of Zelgier in Franklin county to Zeigier Coal Co a Delaware corporation. The deed conveys 7500 acres for $498.50 and closes August 8.

Carbondale Joseph Leiter Zelgier Franklin County Zeigier Coal Co Delaware

Grace Hanna and Ralph Bramble Wed in Pink and White Home

Miss Grace Muller Hanna of Rochester New York wed Ralph Wison Bramble a Denver businessman in a pretty pink and white home wedding. The bride is a niece of the late Senator Mark Hanna.

Colorado Springs Col. Aug Mark Hanna Grace Muller Hanna Rochester N. Y Ralph Wison Bramble Denver

Unconfirmed Report of Bogota Outbreak Circulates

The report said to have been sent from Panama claims an outbreak occurred in Bogota on Friday. No information has been received at the American legation in Panama or Bogota to corroborate the circulation of the story.

Panama Bogota United States

Paris dispatch says France to send 6000 troops to Tonquin

A Paris dispatch reports France plans to deploy 6000 troops to Tonquin in response to a request from the commanding general to aid against a potential Boxer uprising near the Chinese border.

London France Paris Tonquin

War Vessel Sent to San Domingo in Compliance with Request

At San Juan Adm. Sigsbee has been directed to dispatch a war vessel to Monte Cristi San Domingo following a State Department request and on the suggestion of American Minister Dawson.

San Domingo Washington State Department Adm Sigsbee San Juan Monte Cristi San’ Domingo Dawson

The Yellow Jack in Mexico City AUS

A fragment notes The Yellow Jack in Mexico City with unclear context AUS. The brief item references the location and country and hints at an event or venue without full details.

Mexico City Aus

Cliff-Dwellers Race Found in Northern Mexico

El Paso reports archaeologist Dr. Bush returned from the Sierra Madre with evidence of a living cliff-dwellers related people in northern Mexico. He notes unique language and hieroglyphics matching cliff-dwellers ruins and Taummies of similar stature living in underground huts on mountainsides.

el Paso Tex Bush Mexico Sierra Madre Mountains

Terrible Experience In Palisades Crevice Ends in Rescue

Antonio Beraccio a quarry worker from North Bergen New Jersey was trapped for two days and nights in a hundred foot crevice in the Palisades near Hudson Heights. He could move only his arms and shouted for help until found exhausted but alive. He suffered no injuries from the fall and is expected to recover his reason.

New York Antonio Beraccio Hudson Heights North Bergen N. J Stranegly

Wheat futures surge as market hits record high

A stampede of shorts in New York on Thursday sent wheat futures well above the dollar, with September at 1.01 and bulls forecasting 1.25 before the season ends amid European shortages and rust damage in the Northwest.

New York

Largest watermelon sent to Cincinnati weighs 854 pounds

A 854 pound watermelon, 21 inches long and 14 inches in diameter, arrived in Cincinnati via a Sixth street produce dealer. The fruit, shipped from Laurel Mississippi by J M Lindsey, is claimed to be the largest to reach the city and second only to a 90 pound melon sent to Presidential candidate Parker.

Cincinnati Sixth Street J. M. Lindsey Laurel Miss Parker

Lynching Rumor Sweeps Virginia Town After Kidnapping Claim

In Richmond on August 6 a 14 year old black boy named Andrew Dudlex accused of attempted assault on two white girls near Greenfield in Nelson county was seized from a constable on a train near Afton. He was driven to the woods where authorities presume he was lynched by a mob.

Richmond Andrew Dudlex Greenfield Nelson County Afton

Man Known as Dominic Boyd Arrested at East St Louis Plant

In St Louis on August 5 detectives arrested John Boyd, reportedly also Dominic Boyd, at the Nelson Morris packing plant in East St Louis. He had just completed a term at Busby Mountain penitentiary and is said to be wanted on other charges.

St. Louis John Boyd Dominic Boyd Nelson Morris Packing East St. Louis Boyd Busby Mountain Penitentiary

Postmaster General Wynne to Tour Europe

Acting Postmaster General Wynne will depart August 15 for New York and sail August 21 for Europe, expected to be away six weeks. Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow has left for Debsconeag, Maine.

Washington Wynne New York Europe Bristow Debsconeag

Wheat Market Holds Near High as December Reaches Peak

In San Francisco on August 5 the wheat market stayed active with subdued excitement. December futures rose to 1,4714 dollars in the forenoon, marking the season’s high yet only a cent above the prior close.

San Francisco

Populists Set August 15 Notification at Cooper Union

The populist national committee decided on August 5 to formally notify their presidential and vice presidential candidates at Cooper Union on August 15. The event marks the official nominating moment for the ticket.

New York National Committee Cooper Union

Ingomar Wins Town Prize on Queen’s Course

The American yacht Ingomar won the Town prize of $590 on the Queen’s course in Isle of Wight Aug 5. It defeated Emperor William’s Meteor which carried King Edward aboard, and six other yachts including scratch boat.

Cowles Isle of Wight Ingomar Emperor William King Edward

Elected For the Fourth Term in Opticians Association

Milwaukee August 5 The American Association of Opticians elected E I Jones of Sandusky Ohio as secretary for a fourth term J K Stebbing of Ashtabula Ohio was chosen treasurer In St Louis eight operators in the St Louis Terminal association offices refused to handle messages related to M B E T business out of sympathy with system operators.

Milwaukee Wis American Association of Optcians E. I. Jones Sandusky, O J. K. Stebbing Ashtabula St. Louis St. Louis Terminal Association KB Et

Topolohaimbo Wins Subsidy Payment in Mexico City

A fragmented report from Mexico City indicates a political event where Topolohaimbo is connected with a subsidy payment. Details are unclear but the notation suggests an imminent win and settlement of funds.

Mexico City

Immigrant Labor Used by Chicago Packers in Strike

Chicago Aug 5 Immigrants unloaded at yards and sent to departments to fill jobs while skilled workers were scarce. Aug 8 Chicago Federation of Labor pledges financial support to strikers with weekly assessments expected to reach thousands. Settlement seems distant as packers report low rehire rates and continued reliance on non union labor amid ongoing dispute.

Chicago Ellis Island Mediterranean Baltic Michael J. Donnelly Butchers’ Union Chicago Federation of Labor Federation of Labor By Products Department

Two Years Service in Alaska Arrives at Seattle

The United States transport Buford has arrived from Nome and Skagway with seven infantry companies aboard. Companies A B C and 9D sail to Fort Slocum New York while Companies and M proceed to Fort Niagara New York. They have just completed two years service at Alaska posts.

Seattle Wash United States Buford Nome Skagway Alaska United States Infantry Fort Slocum N. Y Fort Niagara

Train Plunge Into River Near Pinon Drowns Several

Reports say Missouri Pacific flyer No 11 fell through a weakened Pinon bridge into Fountain River after leaving Denver for Pueblo. Between 30 and 50 people are reported drowned as searchers, including Fire Chief Ringer’s volunteers, scour the river for more bodies and survivors.

Pueblo Col Missouri Pacific Flyer Denver Denver& Rio Grande Pinon Fountain River J. H W. Smith Hinman J. J. Turner J. M. Killen Ringer

International Typographical Union Opens 50th Convention In St Louis

The 50th annual International Typographical Union convention began in St Louis with 650 delegates from the United States Canada and possessions. About 1 000 visitors are expected to attend the weeklong sessions at convention hall on the World's Fair grounds with Wednesday set as International Typographical Union day. A delegate picnic featuring athletic contests and a barbecue drew about 6 000 people.

St. Louis Aug International Typographical Union United States New Possessions Canada

Will Call On The President In Washington Delegation

In St Louis August 8 a delegation of Philippine islanders travels to Washington after Col Edwards telegrammed Roosevelt’s wish to meet leaders. Fred Lewis and Dr T K Hunt take eight natives including Antonio chief of Hontoe Igorrotes Bucassan chief of Suyoc Igorrotes and other Igorrote officials for the meeting.

St. Louis Col. Edwards Bureau of Insular Affairs Roosevelt Fred Lewis T. K. Hunt Washington Islands Antonio Bucassan Loimes Choimes Datto Fecundo Nudah Nundi Samal Moros

Gustavus W. Nagle Dies Noted Bridge Builder in Elmira

Gustavus W. Nagle a German born bridge builder died at his Elmira home. He organized and supervised the bridge corps of the United States military railroad department during the Civil War.

Elmira N. Y Gustavus W. Nagle Germany United States Military Railroad’s Department

Mexican Woman 150 Years Old Reported in Chihuahua

Senora Margarita Jaramillo aged 150 resides at C. PF. Diaz in Coahuila and was born in 1754 in Monclova where her birth date is recorded in the church register.

Chihuahua Mex Senora Margarita Jaramillo C. PF. Diaz Coahuila Monclova

Lost Her Life For Her Sister's

Miss Emma Laird, 22, daughter of John Laird a Aiken contractor, drowned at Sullivan's Island while attempting to save her younger sister. Died aged 434 years. Meadville PA reports Mrs Mary Murphy aged nearly 134 years died at Kerr town home born Dublin Ireland Christmas Day 1770 came to America 1870.

Charleston S. C Emma Laird John Laird Aiken Sullivan's Island Meadville Mary Murphy Kerrtown Mrs. Murphy Dublin Ireland America

Max Arnold Hess dies in Philadelphia at 43

Max Arnold Hess known as Max Arnold the blind comedian died in Philadelphia Sunday at a sanitarium after a several months illness. He was 43 years old.

Philadelphia Max Arnold Hess Max Arnold

National Republican HQ Opens in New York

National Republican headquarters in New York opened formally on Monday with Chairman Cortel and active committee members in attendance. The ceremony was reported as lacking any formal proceed.

National Republican New York Republican National Cortelyou

Attendance tops six hundred thousand for first time this week

St. Louis reports the past week set a new attendance record, with 601,411 visitors, pushing the cumulative total to 6,258,988.

St. Louis

Mob Lynches Edmund Bell Near Selma in Race Violence

In Selma Alabama Edmund Bell a Black man was seized from three constables by a mob of about 360 Black residents eight miles from Selma and died at a tree with his body riddled by bullets. The incident follows the assassination of Houston Scruggs another Black man Tuesday night.

Selma Ala Edmund Bell Bell Houston Scruggs

Illinois to Represent at Fort Manassas Maneuvers

Springfield Aug 8 Gov Yates has detailed Col Walter Fieldhouse inspector general of the Illinois National Guard to represent Illinois at the military maneuvers at Fort Manassas starting around September 1.

Springfield Yates Walter Fieldhouse The Ilinois Fort Manassas

Big New Coal Combine Formed in Pittsburg

A new coal combination totaling 20 000 dollars is forming in Pittsburg. It unites 28 independent companies with the aim to establish selling agencies and maintain prices. The plan outlines a 900 coal operation in process of formation.

Pittsburg Aug

Electric Storm Deluges Pueblo Area Causes Flooding

Pueblo and vicinity faced a severe electric and rain storm Sunday night with flooded streets. The event was described as one of the worst in years, disrupting travel and daily life in the city.

Pueblo, Co Pueblo

Indiana Democrats name Kerr for governor at state convention

Indianapolis August 4 delegates elected a Democratic ticket headed by John W. Kerr for governor with Warder W. Stevens as lieutenant governor and Edward J. Fogarty as secretary of state. The platform endorsed national party principles and pledged labor-friendly state policy. The convention also featured decorations honoring Parker and Bryan and adjourned after approving the slate.

Indianapolis Ind Alfonzo Green Smith W. A. Cullop Vincennes Democratic National Committee St. Louis Alton B. Parker Henry G. Davis Taggart Tom Griffin Judge Parker Parker Halcony Turpie Daniel Voorhees John W. Hern P. F. Shively Thomas A. Hendricks Judge Niblack Bryan Stevenson Smith Hearst John W. Kerr Warder W. Stevens Salem Edward J. Fogarty David F. Allen Frankfort James R. Riggs Sullivan Joseph H. Shea Seymour Jesse D. Smith Levi H. Scott New Albany Superintendent of Public Instruction Frank E. Gavin George E. Downey Aurora Supreme Court

Man arraigned on highway robbery admits joke defense

William Sanders confessed to the form of a hold up with piano salesman James Drake as the victim but claimed it was a joke. Sanders said Drake visits a West Terre Haute woman and the incident was meant to scare him. Drake paid $2, Sanders then sought a warrant, and the magistrate bound Sanders over to the grand jury on highway robbery charges.

Terre Haute Ind Wiliam Sanders James Drake Drake West Terre Haute Sanders Grand Jury

Stayed a Day Too Long Bathing Tragedy in South Bend

Miss Alte Webber of Noble county drowned after staying an extra day to attend a bathing party in South Bend Indiana. Her sister witnessed the accident as local authorities report the incident occurred during her extended visit. Ace Stewart signs with Terre Haute Central after leaving New Orleans. Perry S Heath sails for Europe after a summer visit in Noblesville.

South Bend Ind Alte. Webber Noble County Terre Haute Central Terre Haute Ace Stewart New Orleans Southern Baseball League Perry Heath Europe Noblesville Perry S. Heath R. Heath Muncie Mr. Heath

Evansville Central releases captain Berryhill

Evansville Indiana August 4 Captain Berryhill was released after the Evansville Central league baseball team returned on Wednesday Frank Cross was appointed manager of the team.

Berryhill Evansville Ind Evansville Central Berryhil Frank Cross

Traveling agent missing in Indianapolis note hints at danger

A hotel note from H D Brunson a traveling agent for a western gold mining firm asks to bill C Butterfield in Los Angeles and to dispose of his belongings. A box of cartridges and a missing revolver spark alarm as telegrams to Mexico go unanswered.

Indianapolis Ind H. D. Brunson C. Butterfield Los Angeles Cal Bryson Block Brunson Mexico

Objectionable Letter Leads to Arrest in Evansville

Miss Alice Thurman an 18 year old Boonville resident was arrested by Deputy U S Marshal Johan on a charge of sending an objectionable letter to Albert Johnson a Boonville merchant who formerly dated Thurman She stated I told him enough when asked about the letter.

Evansville Ind Alice Thurman Boonville United States Johan Albert Johnson Markiet Tian Johnson Miss Thurman Marshal Johan

Panther on the streets thrills Idaville crowd

Idaville Indiana was shaken when a large panther escaped from a show and roamed the town. Residents fled to shelter as women and children hurried for safety, casting the scene into brief panic.

Idaville Ind

107 Year-Old Ezra Campbell Dies in Scuffletown

Evansville news reports Ezra Campbell aged 107 dies at his home in Scuffletown Kentucky opposite Newburg Indiana. Campbell was the oldest Negro in Kentucky and served as a hostler in the War of 1812. He was born in Virginia in 1797.

Evansville Ind Ezra Campbell Scuffletown Newburg Kentucky Virginia

Bond sale report from Mt. Vernon four-and-a-half percent road bonds

County Treasurer Morlock sold the 137,520 dollar four-and-a-half percent 20 year Black and Marrs township road bonds to W. R. Todd and Company of Cincinnati at a 500 dollar premium or 100 363 an income basis of 4.412 percent.

Mt. Vernon Ind Morlock W. R. Todd & Co Cincinnati

Haager declines Bedford murder case over engagements

Louisville official Col. Jacob Haager said on Friday his ongoing engagements prevent him from taking employment as a detective to investigate the Sarah C. Schafer murder case at Bedford Indiana.

Louisville Jacob Haager Sarah C. Schafer Bedford Ind

Am erican automobile party reaches St Louis ahead of schedule

Arrived at South Bend Indiana August 5 the American automobile party from New York to St Louis reached the city Thursday afternoon from Toledo Ohio one day ahead of time due to a double van. Julius Grodesen aged 25 tuberculosis patient will attempt to walk to Colorado hoping the journey will restore his health sleeping outdoors each night.

South Bend Ind American Automobile Party New York St. Louis N Biguity Toledo Colorado Richmond Julius. Grodesen

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