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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1904
Page
1
A 1904 sermon reflects on Jesus' two days in Samaria. Some believed from the woman's testimony, others when they heard Jesus himself. The piece urges personal encounter with Christ, inviting readers to go out from self to meet Him and return transformed.
Reports from multiple cities detail heavy Russo Japanese fighting. Russian forces claim losses include officers wounded and sailors killed while ships Poltava Diana Askold and Novik damaged. Japanese forces capture several Russian steamers and shell Port Arthur as patrols and troop movements continue along the coast.
A sermon excerpt recalls the Samaritans urging Jesus to stay after hearing of him. It argues many delay inviting Christ to enter, fearing what he will reveal inside the heart, and warns that readiness must precede reception without delay.
London Feb 15 The Japanese Legation reports 34 Russians wounded in the naval encounter at Chemulpo will be cared for at the hospital of the Japanese nursing home.
Manila February 15 Admiral Cooper, commanding a squadron that includes the New Orleans Raleigh Frolic and Annapolis, received orders to sail for Shanghai. The ships are expected to depart Monday.
Port Arthur reports indicate the Russian cruiser Askold was damaged in Tuesday’s battle near the roads off Port Arthur. The vessel stayed afloat until Saturday when it sank in 30 fathoms.
A steamer arriving at Suez reports a Russian volunteer fleet cruiser a battleship and four torpedo boats anchored at Gebel Zukup island in the Red Sea near the Babel Mandeb straits.
Port Arthur rumors of Japanese troops landing at Shan Kai Kwan prompt war news debate. Reports suggest Japanese moves aim to cut Russian communications with threats from Corea and the Yalu. Censorship protests grow as observers note a possible eastern advance and Russian withdrawals.
A dispatch from Viceroy Alexieff confirms 19 900 Japanese troops landed at Chemulpo. He notes attempts to cut telegraph wires on the Chinese Eastern railway and to damage the Sungari bridge abutment, but authorities detected the threats and took decisive railway security measures.
Paris February states that France officially adheres to Secretary Hay's note on China as Russia waives objections. Japan's approval remains assured, clearing the path for acceptance by France of the note.
The president's neutrality proclamation was transmitted to the Philippines by cable at great expense. Officials say the Philippines is likely the most vulnerable area for breaches of neutrality.
Washington reports Japan will appeal to the United States to urge Russia to release ten Japanese subjects detained at Port Arthur. The appeal is to be presented Monday.
A steamer arriving here from Port Arthur reports heavy firing heard at midnight in the Straits of Pe Shi Li near the coast, with no additional details on casualties or sources.
As a result of the war in the Orient the district court here is besieged with Russian applicants for citizenship. Hundreds seek naturalization papers to avoid being forced to return home.
London reports from Port Arthur dated February 2 that Japanese forces landed 600 soldiers near Taken Wen with disastrous results as 410 were said to be sabred by Cossacks.
A Central News dispatch reports the Russian volunteer fleet steamer Vorenej, last seen sailing from Vladivostok, arrived safely in Singapore. The vessel was previously believed captured by Japan while operating near the Far East.
Captain Gunderson of the Norwegian collier Bygdo is imprisoned at Port Arthur for four days for possessing a chart of the Singvantua coaling station west of Port Arthur.
Bloomington Ind Feb 15 Labor strife at Stanford tunnel tied to wages involves 175 workers on the Indianapolis Southern with 15 cent Greeks and foreigners. Sheriff Thrasher seeks arrests of about 50 to restore order while Gov Durbin and prosecutors press for paid wages as contractors refuse checks or orders.
Hurried orders from Washington send 450 marines to sail from Colon on the Prairie under Maj. Lucas. A special train moved to Bas Obispo where the troops were encamped and the ship taken on sealed orders for Monday. About 150 marines remain at Bas Obispo.
William Fairley and James Mooney, national board members of the United Mine Workers of America from Alabama and Missouri, were ambushed on a road between Majestic and Bowen. Eight assailants beat them with stones and revolvers, left them in the road, then they were driven to Bowen and Trinidad. Mooney suffered serious injuries and was hospitalized. Fairley recovered enough to reach his hotel.
George W. Wright, a common seaman, recounts that the schooner Dorchester from Pigeon Cove bound for Philadelphia with Belgian black stone was rammed Saturday night by an unknown steamer off Montauk Point. Wright, picked up by the Newport schooner Maggie, is believed to be the sole survivor. others aboard included Captain Evans, mate F. Lewis, cook William Finney, and seamen George Moore and Frank Maticks.
Kansas City February 15 big stable entries for ten events at the Kansas City Jockey Club initial meeting. Stakes close March 1. More than 300 stake entries already received.
Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania reports the Susquehanna River blocked with ice for about 35 miles as water dropped eight feet since last Tuesday. By Sunday night the river level was 17.7 feet above low water mark.
The Security Savings Bank of Ashland Wisconsin has been closed. Directors voted to place the bank in the charge of Marcus C Bergh the state commissioner of banking. The bank is solvent but embarrassed.
Two top Western boxers reached Philadelphia on Sunday Eddie Hanson fresh from a notable defeat to Young Corbett and middleweight Barry Foley among the arrivals.
Meriden Connecticut February 15 firemen battled eight hours a blaze that leveled the town hall causing injuries to six firefighters and an estimated loss around 130000 dollars.
Deputy Sheriff Will Williams and Captain Anthony George confronted Silas Mars in Sweetser where Mars tried to fire a shotgun. The officers disarmed him and took Mars to Marion with his wife and three hungry children. The court ordered the children to the orphanage. Mars vowed to return with his gun to reclaim them.
Indianapolis February 18 Tincon day marked by a Columbia club banquet with 300 guests. Indiana Republican leaders, congressmen, and foreign officials attended. Senator Albert J Beveridge presided. Charles Emory Smith recalled Abraham Lincoln. William P Hepburn toasted The Republican Party. Charles B Landis spoke on The Sequel of TI ATL. Beveridge noted Senator Hanna's illness and a toast to his recovery.
Receiver Bosworth in Indianapolis reports United States Assistant District Attorney LaPoire has advised that attorneys for Walter Brown J. J. Broderick and W. Collins, indicted in connection with the defunct Indiana national bank, may examine the bank's books.
Andrew J. Taylor, son of a prominent merchant, received a new trial after being sentenced for stealing a rifle from a gun store during last July’s race riot. Judge Louis O. Rasch fined him $19 and ordered 40 days in county jail. Several riot cases remain to be tried.
Wahren Lee Moore returned from work to find his wife dead behind the stove and their child almost frozen in a buggy. The woman’s arms were covered with blood but no marks were found on her body. Coroner to hold an autopsy to determine cause.
Indianapolis report states 48 year old shoemaker Thomas Fautz died Wednesday night at the county jail after an alleged outburst. His wife says a letter from his father disinheriting him, received days earlier, may have driven the meltdown.
Dunkirk Indiana February 11 two hundred fifty employees of the Beatty Brady Glass Co controlled by the National Glass Co have been ordered to strike because the National Co factories at Rochester Pennsylvania and Cumberland Maryland are being operated non union.
In Anderson Indiana on February 13 the forgery charge against Manson A. Johnson, a former township school and road supplies dealer, was dismissed and the case thrown out after the trial began Friday afternoon.
Evansville contract firm filed a deed of assignment Friday in Evansville Indiana. Liabilities are listed at 200000 dollars. The company holds river improvement contracts near Pittsburgh.
Mary Ruschlow told Albert Sears not to lose pay for a license and, with his mother, went to the county clerk to obtain it. The mother swore the groom was of legal age.
DePauw University in Greencastle Indiana hosted Butler University in a basketball contest. Holmes of DePauw stood out as the highlight but Butler won 34 to 29 over DePauw 29.
Senator Albert J Beveridge spoke at the Indiana Knights of Pythias Jubilee in Tomlinson hall Indianapolis on the moral impact of pythianism. He urged calm thinking, broad views, and the order as a strength, aiming to expand membership to a million and beyond for character building rather than power or wealth.
In Laporte Indiana on February 11 the Chicago and South Shore Railway finances tied to a 205000 mortgage foreclosure by Royal Trust Co have been settled. The road will now be operated by a committee of bondholders who will settle claims and improve the line, while the current management retires. A receivership hearing had been set in Indianapolis federal court.
Gov. Durbin sent a message to Sheriff Smith of Bedford directing James McDonald, jailed for the Sarah Schafer murder, be moved from Jeffersonville reformatory with minimal delay for prisoner protection. He states no mob violence is anticipated.
Petersburg Indiana February 12 Judge Ely of the Pike circuit court received a letter from Governor W T Durbin asking why local officers made no efforts to capture those who assaulted Mrs Lafayette Dedman three weeks earlier at the White River Chapel church.
Richmond Ind Feb 13 64 United States government bonds valued at 10500 dollars were found Friday afternoon in a drawer at the home of John H Mason whose body was found Monday night.
Richmond Indiana February 11 John H Mason a longtime Richmond resident was found dead in his house Monday night He lived alone A review of the premises uncovered bonds and stock certificates valued at 9000 and an unsigned will.
Burglars cracked the Orleans Indiana post office and blew the safe open securing 460 dollars in money and stamps. A piece of the safe was blown into W J Sfoore s store. Authorities suspect local involvement.
In Shelbyville Indiana on February 12 three youths escaped from Gordon children’s home. Arthur Davis 16 Everett Sinks 11 both white and Marshall Banks 14 colored were intercepted near St Paul Indiana while heading toward the Ohio river to enlist in the Navy for Uncle Sam.
Indiana day at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition has been moved from September 15 to September 1 at the request of the Indiana world’s fair commission.
Wellsboro reports a collision between two B&O engines in Laporte County. Fireman Pontzius received injuries deemed fatal. A misunderstanding of orders sparked the accident.
Warsaw Indiana February 13 Albion Beck a banker shot himself in the head after swallowing carbolic acid death following minutes Continued sickness is given as the cause for the act near.
In Muncie Indiana Lee Corbiey appeared to be dead but revived before burial. Corbiey is still in a serious condition, but doctors think he will live. Authorities and undertaker were present and relatives mourned him as dead.
Evansville waterworks plant suffered a river wall knockout to save the facility from destruction. Workmen opened the wall after the foundation showed signs of strain and destabilization. The action aimed to avert total loss of the plant and its operations.
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