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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1904
Page
1
A sermon-style piece argues love is the indispensable equipment for Christian soul winning. It links love to faith, hope, and the every day effort of sharing the gospel, using biblical references and examples to urge readers to embody selfless, active love in outreach.
A sermon by Rev. P. S. Oltan argues that teaching that the world is evil is false. He proclaims the world as a beautiful creation filled with divine love and wisdom intended for children to become toward the image of God.
A short reflection on practice and growth notes that one who exercises the strength they possess becomes stronger and more thoughtful. It suggests that disciplined effort shapes character, echoing a call to mental and moral self-improvement.
The joint conference of miners and operators in the central competitive district begins with speeches. Jacob C. Kolson is named permanent chairman and W. S. Wilson permanent secretary. Delegates discuss wage demands and a proposed seven cent differential amid heated debate.
Cincinnati January 29 A head end collision Thursday night between a Baltimore and Ohio and a freight train near Cullome Station five miles from the city killed Engineer George Munser and seriously injured Fireman Harry Thompson. Several passengers suffered minor bruises and both engines were wrecked with freight cars strewn along the track.
Charles L Blanton a treasury department clerk and Dr James B Vernon formerly of Fayette Mo appeared before Judge Adams in St Louis to answer indictments charging they received money for locating post office sites across Missouri. Each faced four indictments and posted bonds of 51500. They are to appear May 23.
A 3600 bale cotton shipment destined for Japan departed Houston for San Francisco. The cargo required 41 cars and marks a record in the Oriental trade.
Ormond Florida January 29 William K Vanderbilt Jr. set a new world record for the mile with a 23 second run. The previous mark was Harry Ford’s 39 25 second effort on an ice course in New Baltimore Maryland.
Springfield AL Jan 29 L T Hoy secretary of the republican state central committee has resigned his position as secretary of the state board of pharmacy to accept the position of
Marinette Wis Jan 29 All the Roman Catholic societies of Appleton with 1000 or more members have formed one society to refrain from profanity The agitation will spread to other elites.
In Au Sable Michigan two children of John Roberts a farmer were burned to death when a fire swept the house while the parents were away. The blaze started Thursday in January, destroying the home and claiming the lives of the youngsters.
Secretary Taft reaffirmed that Philippines for Filipinos would guide policy toward the archipelago. He said the doctrine allows American enterprise and capital investment to develop the islands while promoting elevation and civilization through material development.
General Chaffee reports to the secretary of war and urges a congressionally funded appropriation of 2 million dollars to purchase four maneuver tracts. The proposed tracts would span seven to eight miles by three to four miles in each quarter, located along the meridian and parallel. Locations eyed include Conewago Valley Pennsylvania, near West Point Kentucky, and California.
E M Nockels secretary of the Chicago Federation of Labor was cited for contempt of court after refusing to produce federation books before a grand jury. He appeared to answer for alleged lawlessness tied to strikes in Chicago and was ordered to bring records to Judge Gary.
The commissioner of patents reports 1903 totals show cash receipts of 1,616,608 with a 188,900 surplus. There were 50,213 patent applications and 31,699 issued. Since 1826 the office has contributed a net balance of 5,682,540 to the government and anticipates growth in the new year.
Salem Ore Jan 346 Harry D Egbert who killed John G Saxton and John West last October was hanged Friday. Egbert made a brief speech from the scaffold cautioning friends to keep children off the streets and out of saloons. He said he had repented his sins.
In St Louis at the city zoo an exhibition lion named Caesar attacked keeper Steve Lawrence as he entered the cage to train the animal. The lion almost stripped Lawrence, who fought for his life until a police officer shot and killed the beast.
Gen Rafael Reyes, Colombia's envoy, said he knew nothing of any plan to send an army to Panama and that negotiations with the U S State Department ended with a note delivered January 13. He expected to return home soon and denied involvement in any war preparations.
Mrs Florence Maybrick serving a life term for her husband’s murder has not been released. She was moved from Aylesbury prison January 25 to a private recuperation facility, remaining under guard. United States embassy sources deny any pardon. Reports place her in Liverpool with conditions restricting public appearances and memoirs.
In Webster Pennsylvania a group of five Negroes fired on a white party. Two white men were wounded, one fatally. A Negro was drowned while fleeing the mob on the Monongahela river. Longstanding bitterness involved Robert Wilson, who was fatally injured, and local Negroes.
Fires lit at Spang Chalfant Co mills in Etna amid a weeks long strike. About 200 workers oppose alleged introduction of Negro labor as plant aims to restart Monday under coal and iron police guard.
Springfield Jan 30 two hundred workers at Victor Coal Co Pawnee walked out after Hugh Morgan was fired for taking more than two days leave Hugh White company president and Commissioner Herman Just of the Illinois Operators association urged the strikers to return to work while the dispute is investigated
Minneapolis January 20 The supreme court overturned the indictment that led to the ex mayor Ames conviction and prison sentence for malfeasance in office accusing him of accepting bribes from immoral women for protection.
Chicago January 30. The independent prosecution started by Arthur E Hull was formally abandoned in court after a coroner's jury found the Iroquois theater fire not to require further action. The move ends the government attempt to pursue charges over the disaster.
Nashville viewers report a joint committee on Confederate reunion met Friday night and decided to hold the event in September with the exact date to be named later.
Colon Jan 30 The United States gunboat Bancroft arrived Friday from San Blas coast. She reports the San Blas Indians at Caledonia bay not only unfriendly but decidedly aggressive in stance toward the vessel and its crew.
Washington February 1. State department reports all San Domingo ports now controlled by the Morales provisional government, replacing the government of Gen. Wos Y. Gil.
The Iowa and Maine left the Brooklyn navy yard for the North Atlantic squadron. Iowa will sail to Culebra and serve as Adm. Barker's flagship. Nearby reports note a mine accident near Victoria Tamaulipas leaving fourteen men dead. Horse losses threaten New York as thousands die from broken legs if streets fail to improve.
Arrangements are underway for the National Municipal League annual meeting in Chicago on April 27. Well known reformers from across the country will attend as the event spans three days.
United States Consul Robert P. Skinner led a mission to King Menelik in Abyssinia. The party traveled aboard the Victoria, with marines later joining the gunboat Machias at Aden. Skinner praised Abyssinia's modernization efforts and noted potential American trade, especially in gold coal petroleum and asphalt. He likened Abyssinia to Japan in rapid development and said King Menelik may send products to the St Louis exposition. An official report has been sent to Washington.
Salt Lake City reports 20 to 30 men perished from thirst while crossing the Mojave Desert between Moaica and Las Vegas Nev. The victims, mostly tramps, were found without clothing and may have gone insane in their search for water. Some drank from Dead Man's Well, a deadly source in the central desert.
Five rock men were instantly killed at the Maple Hill colliery of the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Co in Mahanoy City Pennsylvania by an explosion of powder in a hoisting steel cage. The blast tore the cage apart and their bodies were hurled 200 feet to the shaft bottom with one head reportedly blown off. Maple Hill, cited by a strike commission, is among the best equipped mines in the hard coal regions.
A 17 member group of business and professional men from Oklahoma and Indian territories traveled through Kansas City on Sunday en route to Washington to support the statehood campaign.
A Mississippi blaze at Hollandale Saturday wiped out all buildings except two homes, with losses estimated between 150000 and 200000 dollars. The report, dispatched from Greenville, notes the fire’s extensive destruction in the town.
Dean George B. Vincent reports to President Harper that separating the sexes in junior college work over the past year at the University of Chicago has been successful.
The torpedo boat flotilla based in Gibraltar, escorted by the auxiliary cruiser Buffalo, departed Sunday for Algiers en route to Manila and will likely reach Algiers Monday afternoon.
Rev. Dr. James S. Stone rector of St. James Episcopal Church denounced the rich of Chicago during a sermon. The church's membership is noted as largely affluent, prompting comment from attendees and observers.
In Bisbee Arizona on February 1 the Shattuck Costello group of copper claims were sold by local owners to investors from the Lake Superior copper belt for 1.1 million dollars. The sale details indicate significant capital interest in Bisbee’s copper resources.
Bedford Indiana is shaken ten days after Miss Sarah Schafer, a high school Latin teacher, was murdered. Detectives and reporters search for evidence while two men remain under suspicion. half the town believes one is guilty, half insists he is innocent. Detectives claim crucial evidence has emerged but will not reveal its nature.
Chicago reports personal injury suits against the city total 38,666,952 dollars, driven by sidewalk injuries. City Attorney Smulski warns continued lawsuits will rise unless a new city charter is enacted to address finances and street upkeep.
Cincinnati February 1 experts conclude ex cashier Harry Burkhold is 241 009 short in the Franklin bank books. Burkhold was ousted months ago and is unlikely to recover. President Kilgour says no prosecution and no loss to bank or creditors. Kilgour holds power of attorney to settle Burkhold's affairs. about 30 000 of Burkhold's 2 million holdings may remain for his estate.
Miss Nannie L. Bryan died Saturday in Lincoln Nebraska. Short funeral services were held at her sister’s home on Monday at 10 o'clock. Later the Bryan family plans to take the remains to Salem Illinois for second services and interment.
Washington reports state department information indicating Russia will issue a reply to Japan’s latest note on the far eastern question in the early part of the coming week.
President Roosevelt and Representative Foss of Illinois have been invited to attend a Waukegan Illinois Bachelors' club dinner honoring the member who becomes a father of twins, with a gold medal awarded to the first recipient.
Grant C. Gillett, once a cattle plunger who fled to Mexico three years ago, has taken a definite step to settle with creditors. The total owed is estimated at 1,500,090 dollars.
New York reports a deadly blaze at the American Manufacturing Co. store house in Brooklyn Sunday night. One fireman died and 25 were overcome by smoke, nine of whom are seriously affected.
Miss Emma Von Haaren aged 50, long-time recluse on 15th Street, was found dead in her room in her large home. She apparently froze to death two weeks ago, authorities report after discovery in the St. Louis residence.
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