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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1908
Page
3
A Chicago grand jury report says repeaters and ballot fraud tainted the August primary, calling the election a disgrace. It urges voting machines and wider civil service use, noting limited police cooperation and indictments against numerous politicians.
Government data show November receipts at 48.0 million dollars, up from 45.5 million last year, while expenditures total 57.9 million, up from 42.4 million in November 1907. If trends persist, the current fiscal year deficit may reach 112 to 115 million dollars. Customs receipts rise to 23.0 million, internal revenue gains about 2.6 million, while miscellaneous receipts fall by about 1.1 million.
Colonel Duncan B. Cooper and former sheriff John D. Sharp faced murder charges in Nashville as co defendants in the Carmack shooting case. Robin Cooper, the shooter, was wounded and under treatment and to be tried later, following Carmack's attacks in the Tennesseean.
Dec 8 Port au Prince reports show the city tranquil with no new disorder in the countryside. Lower class outlook steady while the better class leans toward a preferred strong leadership and suggests General Simon's return. Investigations into night riders proceed as authorities seek clarity on the events and public safety.
Washington observers note the adjournment followed the presidents message to Congress with wide attention. Changes in Senate committees loom after the death of Senator Allison of Maine, long chair of appropriations, while House changes seem unlikely. Senator Hale may lead both naval and appropriations panels, alongside Senator Aldrich who heads finance.
Colonel R. V. Taylor of Trenton Tenn has received a note from night riders threatening to take his body dead or alive but without setting a date or hinting at when an attack will occur following the hanging of Captain Quentin Rankin at Walnut Log on October 6.
Robert Hocker, condemned for killing Newton Veal in cold blood, is spared the gallows and given life imprisonment after Governor Willson grants a commutation. The governor said the full story had not been told.
Willemstad reports that after failed talks to settle differences with Venezuela, the Netherlands government has started a naval demonstration off Venezuela’s coast as of December 8. The move follows unresolved diplomatic friction between the two nations.
Salvador rises in revolt led by former Vice President Prudencio Alfaro as forces seize Ahuachapan Usutulan and Santana in Nicaragua reports from Managua on December 8.
In Richmond Virginia on December 8 counsel agreement led to guilty pleas by the Chesapeake and Ohio railway and W R Johnson and Co for rebating before Judge Waddill. The railroad was fined 9000 dollars and Johnson and Co 4500 dollars.
In Bluefield West Virginia on December 8 two men died and three were fatally injured in a King Coal mine explosion at Norwood. Eight other workers escaped the blast.
November tax collections in Davies County totaled 141 thousand 182 dollars and four cents. City of Washington led with 46 thousand 372 dollars and eight cents, followed by Washington township 18 thousand 645 dollars and 73 cents and Veale township 5 thousand 436 dollars and 13 cents. Other areas include Reeve, Harrison, Madison, Elmora, Elmore, Steele, Bogard, Van Buren townships and towns Montgomery, Cannerburg, Odon with varying sums.
On Monday William Neeremer worked on his Bnokon farm. John Kirk returned from Illinois after working as a coin sorter. Rev. Alford visited Odon Monday. Henry Herron appeared early in the week. Mrs. Wm Mize is ill. Miss Hildred Connell of Odon visited Miss Eva Connell Saturday and Sunday. Will Jackson is back home. Walter Herron and family went to Odon Sunday. Mollie Neeremer of Odon visited sister Mrs. Edward over the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Connell and Mrs. E. Bailey called on J B Phipps and family Sunday. Arlie Clas and family spent Sunday with Shirlie Howard.
Community members attended Good Hope Church on Saturday night and Sunday with families including Ketchem Sears and Sima. Local jeweler Keak advertises stone replacements and engraved rings, touting ongoing repairs and 32 years in Odon with a sales pitch for diamonds and imitation stones.
Ray Howard and family spent Sunday with his parents Law Howare and wife, sharing a day together.
Columbus Ohio December 8 Licking County votes dry by 700, eliminating eighty four saloons. Hardin County also goes dry by 1 200 affecting twenty one saloons.
In a South American revolt tale Colonel Furtado hides while Dona Ysabel Herrera feigns ignorance to shield him. Captain Bartolomez pursues a trap, the doctor exposes the ruse, and the couple flee to the United States with the colonel saved by a concealed Venice-like ruse.
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