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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1904
Page
1
A dense political tract outlines tariff and trust questions, calls for enacting laws and constitutional restraint, and argues that a president should hold office. The article discusses public opinion on tariffs, government powers, and imperial policy with emphasis on party positions and constitutional guardrails.
A kitchen tip advises rubbing the raw side of bacon to grease a pan for frying cakes to a rich brown. It claims no soot or odor unlike lard and preserves flavor, avoiding buckwheat spoilage. This guidance reflects traditional household technique.
New York congressman Rourke Cochran spoke to the women's federation of clubs denying a meeting on the issue. He said polygamy and divorce differ in scope with polygamy involving multiple wives at once and divorce indicating separation conducted in tandem.
The cotton industry in Train increases in importance and distributes mainly in mills and factories, employing over 125000 workers. More than half the factories run on steam while the rest use electricity and hydraulic power. Looms are predominantly mechanical.
John Morles at Oxford argued that the women’s movement, more than any other, has raised women into broader chances of life and holds the greatest importance and potential impact toward equality with men.
Instructions to apply spirits to boots with a polishing process. Let the mixture dry, apply a powder and then polish with a good blacking. Leave to set for hours and finish in the usual manner.
A Philadelphia Record item notes humorous slang about cooks carrying items and losses. The short exchange mentions someone carrying on, another finishing, and a humorous reference to losing vests and a bat as part of the banter.
A Philadelphia man famed for his grafted nose has reportedly received hundreds of marriage proposals. The quirky notoriety stems from misunderstood messages, with some readers joking the man has a nose for graft.
A brief, wry aside from Philadelphia Bulletin notes a daughter, heiress, and parents in a mock conclusion about marriage and divorce. The line suggests ironic social commentary on traditional "happily ever after" narratives.
A chunk of coal releases energy during combustion sufficient to tilt itself roughly 2 060 miles, implying a dramatic vertical lift from New York toward Panama against gravity.
The czar laments a lack of patriotism and suggests sending songs to stir spirit. He mentions tunes like Yankee Doodle and Dixie as tools to energize support, noting their effect in rallying domestic resolve.
A Chicago company organizes to bury individuals with payments collected in installments before the funeral. The plan requires all installments to be completed prior to the burial event, outlining a novel method for funeral costs.
In the war with Japan 15,060 Russian laborers at Lodi are already out of employment. At Odessa 20,050 men who usually find work on the decks in summer are vainly seeking their former jobs.
Tokyo reports Adm Togo and Vice Adm Kamitura scored decisive sea victories. Russian Vladivostok squadron, including the Rurik and Czarovitch, suffered heavy damage and possible losses near Port Arthur. Japan celebrates mastery of the sea and restored commerce.
After protracted negotiations in Constantinople, American schools in the Ottoman Empire are granted the same treatment as schools of other nations. The United States will saluting batteries and depart Smyrna as the squadron heads to Gibraltar.
At noon Sunday the Russian flag was lowered from the battleship Czarovitch and three cruisers seeking refuge at Tsing Chou. The act occurred in the presence of the German governor.
Port Arthur must be captured at any cost says trusted report from St. Petersburg dated August 1 1915. The Mikado orders decisive action even if operations in Manchuria are suspended.
A grand Perseid meteor display was seen near Barre Orleans County at the Weston Wetherby Observatory. Observers counted 154 meteors in under three hours during the event around August 10.
London reports in the Shipping Gazette that Japan has ordered two large battleships capable of 23 knots from Vickers Maxim Armstrong, adding to a battleship already under construction there.
New York Aug. 15 Chairman Taggart opened the headquarters of the national democratic committee at No. 1 West 54th Street. He will devote two days to organization work and on Tuesday evening leave for White Sulphur Springs West Virginia.
The St Louis exposition reports admissions for last week totaled 666,607, the largest weekly total since opening, marking an increase over the prior six days and signaling growing attendance.
Secretary of War William H. Taft toured the administration building in St Louis on Sunday after a reception by President Francis, noting the Philippine reservation during his trip.
An alleged bull fight advertised as humane took place Sunday on the flats south of Butte Montana. Officials say the animals were not pierced or maltreated during the event.
Ottawa August 15 The Canadian postmaster general will sign a convention with Brexico to cut postal rates. The letter rate will drop from five to three cents.
The body of Isidor H. Block aged 28 an insurance agent from New Orleans was identified after dying by his own hand Saturday at the Hotel Roland New York.
Abraham Bell who recently marked his 106th birth anniversary died at his Baltimore home on Sunday. He had 44 descendants with only five deceased. Six grandsons will serve as pallbearers at the funeral.
Che Foo Aug 15 Capt. Matousevitch chief of staff to Rear Admiral Withoff died of his wounds after being wounded during the Japanese attack on the battleship Czarovitch. The officer succumbed to injuries sustained in the action.
Mexico City report states the Department of Foreign Relations instructed Mexican consuls to warn laborers of Mexican nationality to only accept offers of work abroad that come in the form of a written contract. The advisory aims to protect workers from ill terms or hidden conditions in overseas labor arrangements.
Wil Cato, jailed as a principal in the Hodges family murder, confesses to an organized Negro band in Bullock county whose aim is the killing and robbing of white people.
The New England Tobacco Growers Association adopted resolutions condemning the proposed Philippine tariff reduction as contrary to the principle of the Chinese exclusion act.
The geological survey report by John Birkinbine shows the United States produced 55,919,308 long tons of iron ore in 1902, surpassing all competitors in yearly output.
A Tokio telegram quoted in London news claims that Russian soldiers at Kamchatka massacred 87 of the crew aboard the Japanese schooner Teichi. The dispatch dates to August 14 and notes the incident as reported by Homura.
George Clinton Gardner, a distinguished railroad man and engineer, died at his home in Richmond Hill New York. He was born in Washington in 1834. His father, Col Charles M. Gardner, formerly adjutant general of the army.
St. Petersburg reports Russia has prepared a formal protest against the seizure of the torpedo boat destroyer Ryeshi tomi by Japan. The note will be presented to the Japanese government through France.
West Baden Ind August 13 The sixth annual Indian Trapshooters association tournament concluded with officers elected Tom A Marahal high chief W R Crosby vice chief F C Riehl chief scribe C W Budd chief of wampum and members admitted from Chicago Minneapolis and Newbern Tenn The 90 per cent class winner Crosby 49 of 50 70 per cent class winner William Thorpe 43 of 50 Harold Money high for day 194 of 200 Overall four day averages Crosby 778 Gilbert 761 Money 61 Heer 745 Riehl 744 Klein 745 Roll 740 Powers 735 Ford 733 Brady 732.
In South Bend Indiana on August 15 Mrs Louise Banta 35 swallowed carbolic acid in a personal crisis after bidding farewell to her husband Carroll Banta and while the house hosted guests She was taken to a hospital in critical condition with hopes of recovery She has been married three times and has one son.
In Union City Indiana on Aug 12 Osa Shannon a 6 year old wearing a bright red jacket wandered into her father's barn yard. A furious bull charged knocking her down and forcing her into a fence corner. She crouched as the bull momentarily backed off then fled to safety and fell unconscious though not fatally hurt.
Muncie Indiana August 12 triplets born to Mrs Joseph Thompson wife of a Russian laborer weighing six pounds each all healthy and expected to live Mrs Thompson 29 years old two squares away Mrs George Thompson recently had two boys and a girl one boy has died
In Indianapolis on August 15 the state banks prevailed in their appeal to the state board of tax commissioners. Counties had assessed banks on their entire capital stock, surplus and undivided profits, but the board ruled the assessment at 80 percent of those totals.
William Benton aged 22 of Oakland City Indiana was fined in a justice court for disturbing a religious meeting He refused to pay the fine saying he would go to jail The commitment papers were given him and he went to the prison.
The Democratic convention at Laporte Indiana on August 12 nominated Martin R. Sutherland for judge Jeremiah B. Collins for state's attorney and Noah W. Garman as the convention's choice for the legislature.
About 150 bulb blowers and 400 chimney blowers at Lippincott Glass Co in Alexandria Indiana walked out after chimney makers failed to sign the wage scale.
In Brazil Indiana on August 15 Fred Rigenhour a saloonkeeper slashed Harry Kemp a painter during a fight disemboweling him. Kemp cannot recover. Rigenhour was arrested.
Lawrenceburg Indiana August 15 William Schneider 38 of Greendale was thrown from a moving traction car suffering a broken arm a broken leg serious bruises and internal injuries in the incident locally reported.
Newcastle Ind Aug 13 Patrick Brannigan sues P H Mc Cormick mayor of Columbus for personal injuries claiming a beating over the head and other damages seeking 2006 dollars in damages.
Walter C. Nelson, president of the Northermn Traction Co, filed a mortgage of 3.5 million dollars in South Bend on Friday. Knickerbocker Trust Co of New York and Benjamin L. Allen of New York serve as co trustees.
Indianapolis report details Fred Thompson attorney from Chicago and his five year old nephew Jack Thompson drowned Friday afternoon under the West Washington street bridge in Eagle creek. Eli Thompson 21 tried to save them but failed as police found the bodies.
Twenty four uniform rank companies of the Indiana brigade depart Indianapolis on special trains for Louisville to attend the biennial encampment beginning August 15 and lasting a week. Brig. Gen. Charles R. Jones and Adjt. Robert W. Kinsey, both of Indianapolis, lead a 700 strong party including many Pythian families.
In Shelbyville Indiana on August 12 Mrs William Higgins was burning trash when a small wooden box filled with sawdust and dynamite taps exploded. She was knocked down and her clothing torn though she sustained only bruises. The box contained dynamite.
Lexington, Aug 13. Friends of murdered Radford school teacher Miss Sarah Schafer arranged with Capt Harry Stough to continue the hunt for her killer. The move signals ongoing efforts to solve the case and bring the assassin to justice.
A surprise dinner for schoolteacher Ray James near Dana Indiana led to forty pupils and attendees falling ill after eating home made ice cream. Doctors say no deaths are likely and the incident is being investigated.
In Wayne Indiana on August 16 a barn on Richard Reckeweg’s farm was struck by lightning and burned to ashes. Six horses died in the blaze and the incident follows earlier lightning damage to the farm including a team killed twelve years ago and the home destroyed three years ago.
Mrs Aman da Lotz widow of Judge Orlando J Lotz of the Indiana appellate court sold an eighth interest in a valuable oil lease bought for 490 dollars for 8 000 dollars. The move marks her entry into the oil business where she is said to compete successfully with seasoned oil men.
Edward Bravant, injured near The Tumblers in Lawrenceburg Indiana, traveled Sunday to press for the release of Sarah Rose who is being held as a witness after a deadly assault several weeks prior.
Evansville Indiana August 15. Extreme jealousy drives Mrs Mills to attack widow Mrs Charles Stone whom she believed won her husband. She beats Stone severely with a hosewhip.
Newcastle Indiana residents vote to offer 506 dollars reward for arrest and conviction of the killer of Mrs William Starbuck and Joby found in an abandoned well at their home on July 9.
Evansville Indiana August 15 Miss Ethel Bolin a telephone operator at Dixon near here was killed Sunday morning during an electrical storm She was seated at the switchboard Another operator in the room was not hurt.
Peru Indiana residents report a group from Armboy ten miles south proposes to start a cemetery and sell burial plots to raise funds for a brick building. The plan aims to fund a suitable local building.
Hammond Indiana August 13 Charles L Morris business agent of the International Garment Workers association was arrested and held for trial in Lake county superior court on alleged destruction of valuable property charges.
Lawrenceburg Indiana reports 23 year old Chas Jones of the Shutt Improvement Co. near Guilford and 18 year old Mary Childers of Boone County Kentucky wed at the fair grounds after just one day of courtship.
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