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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1904
Page
3
Fragmented OCR reports a bank collapse with allegations of conspiracies and embezzlement. It mentions charges against a named figure and details of estate handling and creditors, with references to proceedings in multiple locales and dates.
Cincinnati Chicago New York and Buffalo markets show mixed to firm trends in grain futures and livestock quotes. No 2 and No 1 futures steady to higher with hogs and lambs varying. quotes list prices for corn wheat and cattle across several exchanges with specific bid points and changes.
A chaotic Thursday dispatch recounts drowned boys in Kalamazoo and a Russian naval loss at Port Arthur. It notes General Garibaldi's improving condition and prepares for a large inaugural parade. Also mentions a Panamanian canal situation, miner explosions, and political cabinet shifts.
A lengthy report describes misappropriated funds and shortfalls from a treasurer's accounts. It notes loans, real estate, stocks, and other collateral found in files and estimates the total shortage at a substantial sum. Authorities expect further discrepancies as investigations proceed.
A report discusses the Banakir conviction and a push by horticulturists for aid to Panama fruit growers. It mentions Arthur Clausen, age eighteen, who died in an accidental shooting when a weapon discharged while he spoke to his mother.
Dee L Johnson, 68, president of M Delaware County National Bank and secretary of the Delaware and Madison Counties Telephone Co, prominent local capitalist, died suddenly of apoplexy at his Muncie home. Also reports say a church organ stolen near Dupont was found in a pawn shop in nearby Shepherdsville, sold for 8 dollars by an unknown man.
Thieves entered the Paramore Sunday school town in Madison County during the night and stole the organ, loading it into a covered spring wagon. No suspects named.
Florence Meritt seeks to win back favor as her suitor Drew and Meritt clash over court defense. The trial exposes legal strategy, with Meritt and Florence pressing for innocence while Drew faces the prosecutor. The judge applauds a clever cross examination that sways public opinion and elevates Meritt’s standing.
A promotional notice invites readers to join an all expense paid railway excursion to California. It lists stops including Salt Lake City Portland Las Vegas and Yosemite with two to three days at key locations and expositions in Portland. The announcement promises low rates and liberal return privileges with full information via a contact person.
A church notices a ladies bazaar schedule noting events on the 1st and 17th. The message warns against early or late gifts and emphasizes seasonals.
A fragmented timetable from E and I shows train and schedule pieces with mentions of Terre Haute and Worthington, along with scattered numbers and ports. The readable bits suggest route notes and station names without a complete itinerary.
An old classified brief advertises T. 3 Rankin as a physician and surgeon. It notes a location on Spring Street near Tee n's store with implied frontage on South Sarpy and Oring w Trett.
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