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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1905
Page
2
The article reports on a United Mine Workers convention addressing ongoing strikes and funding concerns. Leaders discuss organization finances and future actions as miners push demands, with attention to elected officials and legislative responses.
The Great Capital faces rising unrest as revolts and calls for revolution spread among agitators. Thousands are out of work and protests intensify amid claims of economic hardship and impending riots. Authorities struggle to quell growing tension and prevent further disorder.
An irregular early 20th century market notice reports livestock and grain prices across multiple exchanges. Cattle, hogs, sheep, and lambs show varied steadiness with No 2 red wheat around $1.20 and corn around $0.40. Regional quotes include Cincinnati and New York Livestock figures, reflecting steady to firm tones amid unsettled trading.
Fragmented text describes bond and loan matters with a treasurer’s investment note and a writ of execution served on Mrs. Effl Qchenechain to seize county real estate as part of a default in Indiana. Details are garbled and uncertain.
Merion Independent reports a man was shot through a window during a social gathering and died. Charles S. Sprang, a worker, is under arrest for the shooting and will face a murder charge.
An official report states about twenty persons killed during the labor disturbance in the oil region and forty four towers burned.
Wednesday reports note France's parliament in session, Adams inaugurated Colorado governor, Nogt's army moving north, a Lime Ohio death by fire, and unions meeting in Minneapolis. Turkey and Bulgaria prep for possible war, Louisiana Purchase Exposition funds seen, and Gomez declines Cuban presidency.
Washington January 17 China’s neutrality in the Far East is urged for world peace. Secretary Hay tasked the American envoy to query Pekin on Russia’s charge that China violated neutrality, stressing adherence as essential to prevent wider war and preserve balance in Asia. No serious fighting reported at Mukden. minor skirmishes persist.
New York January 17 gamblers face pressure as District Attorney Jerome claims he closed all gambling houses in the city. Counsel for the gamblers say the Dowling law, enacted at his urging, helped secure the closures while Jerome pushes to compel testimony against Canfield associate figures.
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