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Odon Journal

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Odon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1901

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Province in Revolt Sparks Mongol Invasion Rumors

A Che Foo dispatch reports Sheng King province in revolt with villages burned and hundreds killed near Mukden. Times correspondent notes Mongol invasion rumors tied to Prince Tuan and Gen Tang Fuh Siang. Washington cites China’s indemnity discussions and possible remission of excess payments by powers.

London Che Foo Sheng King Mukden Times Cabling Shanghai Prince Tuan Tang Fuh Siang Washington State Department China United States Chin

Bloody Affair in Saeger Ends in Stabbings and Lynching Rumors

In Hamtington West Virginia on June 20 a mob pursued Peter Price, a Negro, after a disturbance in Saeger. Price allegedly stabbed Tanther George Hooks McCran and Chas Pavis with a knife leaving two dead and one severely wounded before officers captured Price and jail custody halted lynching.

Hamtington W. Va Tanther George Hooks F. M. McCran Chas Pavis Peter Price Saeger Price Hooks McGraw Davis Welch

Western Writers Banquet Closes Fourth Annual Convention

The Western Association Writers held its fourth annual convention at Winona Lake. a banquet at Winona hotel Friday night concluded the gathering. Wino na was selected as the next meeting site. W. W. Whimmer of Kentland Ind was elected president Enos I Heinys Wantington Ind secretary J C Cul mer Spencer Ind treasurer. Several state vice presidents were named including F Cottman Wantington Mary H Flanner Indiana T J Bassett Thorntown H A Robin Gheenearthe Josie V K Roons Muncie SP Thompson Muncie A P Zollars Fort Wayne For Kentucky Mrs W F Shulte Louisville For Ohio Coates Kinney Cincinnati FLFL Oldham Julie C O Hara Cincinnati

Warsaw Ind Winons Hotel Western Association Winona Lake Winona W. OW. Whimmer Kentland Enos I. Heinys Wantington J.C. Culmer Spencer Indiana The F. Cottman Wm Tington Mary H. Flanner T. J. Bassett Thorntown H. A. Robin Gheenearthe Josie V. K. Roons Muncie SP. Thompson A. P. Zollars Fort Wayne Kentucky W. F. Shulte Louisville Ohio Coates Kinney Cincinnati Flfl Oldham Julie C. O'Hara

Lightning Strikes Riverview Farm. Young Family Survivors

A severe storm in Pittsburgh causes a lightning strike under a large oak at Riverview farm. Three year old George Young is killed instantly. Norman, a younger son, is unconscious and likely to die. Mrs Young, a year old daughter and an infant are seriously shocked but expected to recover.

Pittsburgh Jude Riverview Farm W. H. Young George Young Norman

Felix a Bankrupt in Paris Dream Industry Collapse

Paris reports Felix the world’s greatest dreammaker has closed doors and filed bankruptcy. The announcement signals the end of what was once France’s largest industry, with tributes to soldiers noted in the final brief.

Paris Felix France

Destructive Tornado Strikes Minn Wis Across Area

Reports detail heavy rotations and extensive damage across Minnesota and Wisconsin towns on June 29. Losses run into thousands with livestock killed and several buildings destroyed or crushed by wind, while rainfall nears four inches and flood damage is noted in multiple locales.

St. Pat Minn New Richmond Wis Star Prairie Hector Min West Superior Sacred Heart Church Superior Ann Arbor Mich Court House Pox Company

Gompers Hurt in Street Car Fall

Samuel Gompers, president of the A. Fleet Union, was injured when he fell from a street car after a Federation executive board meeting. Doctors report a concussion and a compound skull fracture. He rests easily but grave outcomes are feared as investigators find no skull fracture.

Washington Samuel Gompers A. Fleet Federation Doctora Gompers

Monument to Nancy Hanks Lincoln Grave Completed

Durbin of Indiana notified by Cel Culver that the monument over Nancy Hanks Lincoln, mother of Abraham Lincoln, at Lincoln City Indiana is complete and ready to be turned over to the Indiana state commission which will set a dedication date.

Lincoln City Ind Springfield Durbin Indiana C. Culver Nancy Hanks Lincoln Abraham Lincoln Indiana State Commission

Noted character arrested after confession of theft from dying man

Chas. Roberts, a known figure in Carbondale, confessed to rifling the pockets of A. T. Cashier, an Illinois Central brakeman, while the man lay dying on a stretcher before a doctor's office after a severe injury. The crowd's feeling is strong and police remove Roberts from the city.

Chas. Roberts Carbondale A. T. Cashier Ilinois Central Roberts

Red Cross Appeal Cancelled for West Virginia Food District

Philadelphia today reports Dr J Wilkes O Neill secretary of the associate society of the Red Cross has canceled the appeal for relief funds for the food district in West Virginia.

Philadelphia J. Wilkes O'Neill Associate Society of the Red Cross Virginia

Miller hanged for murder in Birmingham jail yard

Frank Miller, the noted safe blower and killer of Policeman Adams, was hanged in the county jail yard at Birmingham. He died protesting his innocence and claiming he was being judicially murdered.

Birmingham Ala Frank Miller Adams Miller

Edward Crown Planned in June at St James Palace

London June 28 the royal proclamation announces King Edward's coronation to be held in June. The exact date is not yet determined and the notice was read at St James Palace.

London Edward Dune Junta Palace

Fight to the Death Foretold by Amalgamated Union president

Pittsburgh July 1 President J T Shaffer of the Amalgamated Association calls out all union workers in the hoop trust mills. About 15 000 men may quit as part of a broader strike tied to the American Sheet Steel Co action. Shaffer warns of a historically decisive struggle and vows union benefits will start immediately for strikers.

Pittsburgh J.T. Shaffer Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers American Steel Hoop Co The Hoop Trust American Sheet Steel Co Shaffer American Short Steel Co Hoblidaysburg Monessen Youngstown Pomeroy Sharon Girard Warren Greenville Solo Mr. Shaffer Amalgamated Association Smith Sheet Steel Co

Miners Strike Arrests Narrow WV and Kentucky

Charles Burke, leader of the Miners United Workers, was arrested at noon Sunday by U S Marshal Hurford and Detective Folts in Thacker West Virginia and to face Judge Jackson in Parkersburg for tearing down injunction notices. Nine Kentucky strikers were captured across Tug River and held for Kentucky judges before transfer.

TL 1 John Justice United States Andy Blackburn Richard Heynolds Eph Dalton Sam Billiter Chas Worthington Kentucky Jackson Parkersburg Pitlows

Foxwell Library Sold to British Benefactor for £16000

The Goldsmiths Co. bought the 30 000 volume Herbet Somerton Foxwell library of economic literature for £16000 with intent to keep it in Great Britain. An offer from the United States had been received.

London Goldsmiths Co Herbert Somerton Foxwell Great Britain United States

Parisian Paper Le Moniteur Universel Ceases After Centuries

Paris July 1 Le Moniteur Universel one of France oldest journals founded in 1793 will cease to appear. Te Soleil will take over the subscribers.

Paris le Moniteur Universe France Te Soleil

Father’s Terrible Crime in Saginaw

In Saginaw Michigan on July 1 Andrew Willen aged 45 after assaulting one daughter and attempting to assault another took poison and died.

Saginaw Mich Andrew Willen

Sudden Death Claims United States Judge Woods

Indianapolis reports the sudden death of United States Circuit Judge William A. Woods in his Delano apartment on East Michigan Street. He suffered chest and shoulder pain after a night of vague illness, refused immediate medical help, and died before Dr. Jameson arrived. Floyd Woods and Alice Woods were notified. Attorney General W. S. Taylor and Judge Baker joined the vigil.

Indianapolis Ind William A. Woods United States Circuit Court the Delano East Michigan Street Dr. Jameson Judge Woods Baker Federal Court Delano Jameson Woods

Naval officer injured in Pan American fall

Lieut. Commander James H. Bull of the U S N remains in critical condition at the general hospital after a fall from the government building at the Pan American exposition grounds. Initial reports spoke of a broken leg but skull fracture symptoms have appeared, keeping surgeons hopeful yet cautious.

Luffalo James H. Gull General Hospital Bull

Americus Sets Sail for Tromsø Norway In Polar Expedition

The Americs flagship of the Baldwin Ziegler North Pole expedition left for Tromso Norway. The fleet including Belgica and Frithjof will rendezvous before July. Evelyn Baldwin will join Frithjof at Tromsoe and voyage to the White Sea region to collect 400 dogs. Braddock reports Schwab kissed 200 women in 20 minutes at a Lieut Hobson class.

Dunder Americs Tromson Norway Baldwin-Ziegler Franz Josefi America Belgica Frithjof Evelyn Baldwin Tromsie White Sea Hinaed Braddock Charles M. Schwab United States Steel Corporation Lieut. Hobson Woaden

Empress Dowager Avoids Return Amid Capital Shifts

Dispatches from Shanghai report the empress dowager avoiding Pekin due to fear of capture and naming Kai-Feng-Fu as future capital in Ho Nan. Tientsin hosts crowded conditions as international officials head home. disputes over China Merchants Co. property claims surface with debates on losses versus legitimate expenditures.

Shanghai Marquis Tseng Lian Fu Peking Grand Council Kai-Feng-Fu Ho Nan Tien-Tsin Tien- Tsin Denby China Merchants Co United States Chartered Bank

Prof Francis J Birtwell Death in Mexico

Albuquerque July 1 details of ornithologist Prof Francis J Birtwell death by strangulation during a rope descent from a pine tree while collecting birds. He married a month ago and the couple had spent their honeymoon on the Pecos forest reserve in Mexico. He was a Stanford graduate.

Albuquerque Mex Francis J. Birtwell Birtwell No Pecos Mexico Prof. Birtwell Starvard

Collision between electric car and wagons in Chicago

A Sunday collision on Irving Park boulevard in Chicago involving an electric car and two wagons loaded with picnickers killed one person and injured nearly twenty. Both wagons overturned as horses stampeded and occupants were crushed by timbers. The motorman and conductor were arrested. nine picnic party members were injured but not seriously.

Chicago Irving Park Boulevard

Alleged Train Wreckers Arrested in Pennsylvania

Five African American men, using fictitious names, were arrested in Connellsville and sent to Greensburg on charges of wrecking the Southwestern express near Greensburg. Detectives identify the suspects as former John Robinson circus workers seeking revenge by sabotaging the circus train. The passenger train derailed as the circus train approached.

Connellsville Greensburg John Robinson Circus

Americans Win All England semifinal doubles match

In the all comers rounds at Wambleton in the All England lawn tennis championships D Davis and H Ward Americans defeated Gamble and Davis in straight sets to advance.

London Allcomers Wambleton D. Davis H. Ward America Gamble Davis

Fine pearls found lift Lansing fame this season

Lansing Iowa reports several valuable pearls found in local clam beds. One pearl weighing 65 grains sold for 1800 dollars. The find was made by an elderly Swede named Menseon about a month ago, adding to the area’s growing reputation for fine pearls.

Lansing Menseon

Ten Christians Killed in Frontier Clash

London dispatch says Musselians clashed with Christians at Gussinge on the Albania Montenegro frontier. Ten Christians are reported dead and many wounded in the conflict.

London Daily Telegraph Gussinge Albania-Montenegro

Lightning kills elephant at Wallace circus in Wisconsin

A lightning bolt struck the Wallace circus tent in Eau Claire Wisconsin on June 20 killing an elephant and stunning many spectators. Several people were severely shocked.

Eau Claire Wis Frida Wallace Circus Erie

Negro Hanged for Whisky Poisoning Jealousy Case

A brief, fragmentary notice reports a Black man hanged after a Piney poison and whisky murder linked to jealousy. The mutilated text lacks full names or dates.

Eight Boys Burned by Toy Cannon Explosion in Muskegon

A toy cannon explosion in Muskegon Michigan injured six boys and cut several, names Rolla Buck Walter Kibvhe Moses Miller Joseph Kielt James Naegle and Edward Naegle. The incident occurred July 1 and left the children in painful condition with minor injuries.

Muskegon, Mich Rolla. Buck Walter Kibvhe Moses Miller Joseph ‘Kielt James Naegle Edward Naegle

Mustering out four volunteer regiments at the Presidio

Maj. Gen. W H Shafter retires and transfers command of the California department to Maj. Gen S M I Young. The 4th 49th 48th and 38th regiments are mustered out, eight paymasters disburse over a million dollars, escorted by 45 artillerymen. Two regiments are colored and three remain to be discharged Monday as the volunteer army passes into history.

Sean Francisco Presidio W. H. Shafter 15Th Cavalry Railroad Ticket Office Santa Fe Southern Pacific General Ticket George Price Kentucky John Rogers Hiren Bros Price Rogers

Martial Law Reported in Panama Amid Rebel Fears

Kingston Jamaica July 1 martial law proclaimed in Panama after reports rebel forces organize interior fighting continues as government dispatches reinforcements arms and ammunition to interior garrisons and selected coast towns authorities fear rebel attack on the city.

Kingston Jamaica Colon Colombia Panama Panamia

City Bank in Buffalo Placed Under Controller Dawes

A notice on the City Bank door in Buffalo says the bank is in the hands of the Controller of the Currency and will reopen Monday. Bank officials refused to comment and directors profess ignorance of the failure while President Cornwall declined to speak.

Buffalo N. Y Dawes Cornwall

VESSELS BUILT IN US REACH RECORD TONSE FOR YEAR

Washington July 1 vessels built in the United States and officially numbered by the bureau of navigation for the fiscal year ended Sunday show 1,173 ships totaling 401 285 gross tons, up from 1,055 at 405 677 gross tons the prior year. The record is exceeded only twice in history.

Washington United States Bureau of Navigation of the Treasury Department

Hartford Arrives in Copenhagen for Two Week Visit

United States training ship Hartford under Commander J. H. Hawley reached Copenhagen Sunday afternoon. The navy department has secured the best berth for the ship during a two week stay. The crown prince regent will host a dinner for Hartford officers.

Copenhagen Hartford J. H. Hawley Navy Department Crown Price Regent

Death of Rev. Dr. Sunderland

Catskill N Y July 1 Reverend Byron Seaca of Washington died from a brain blood clot at his son in law Orrin Day bank president home aged 12 months not years.

Catskill Byron Seaeca Washington Orrin Day Tanners’ National Bank

William D Harrison Dies After Long Illness

Chicago July 1 William D Harrison a renowned billiard player died Sunday night at St Josephs hospital after a long illness of liver trouble Harrison came here six years ago from Portland Oregon

Chicago William D. Harrison St. Joseph's. Hospital Harrison Portland Ore

London Report Mentions Petersburg Dispatch and Prince

A fragmented July London dispatch references Petersburg and the betrothal of a prince to a member of the grand duchy Mecklenberg-Schwerin. The garbled text hints at a royal engagement reported abroad with limited readable details.

London Petersburg Mecklenburg-Schwerein

Desperate Engineer Triggers Risky L& T Locomotive Run

Evansville Indiana June 28 Daniel Henyon an engineer on the Louisville and Texas railroad suffered heat induced insanity and sped his engine two miles before stopping Several switches were torn up a passenger train almost wrecked after spotting the engine He was confined to a Louisville private asylum and the damage amounting to thousands was incurred The driver recently lost two children and this weighed on him

Evansville Ind Daniel Henyon Louisville & Texas Railroad Henson Louisville Howell Yards Howell

Photographers Hold Seventh Annual Session at Winona Lake

The Indiana Association of Photographers closed its seventh annual session with a banquet at Winona Lake. Judges awarded prizes at the Friday business meeting including Grand prize for Geo. C. Hatloway of Terre Haute and top honors in General, Special and Miniature classes to photographers from Anderson North Manchester Indianapolis Wheeling Wheeling Wheeling Vincennes and Chicago.

Warsaw Ind Indiana Association of Tphotographers Winona Lake Minnewawa Inn Geo. C. Hatloway Terre Haute C. R. Reeves Anderson A. F. Rice North Manchester Pike & Hoadley

Riot at Union Window Glass Factory Triggers Police Raid

In Anderson Indiana on July 31 a riot at the Union window glass factory drew a patrol wagon of officers after a clash between factory watchmen and Big Four railway workers. All railway men were arrested for malicious trespass as workers rushed the factory to force a ground track. The watchmen, armed, prepared to repel further violence as the destruction halted with police arrival.

Anderson Ind Union Window Glass Factory Big Four Railway Big Four Window Glass

Prominent Indiana Attorney Poised for Los Angeles Romance Wedding

J. P. L Weems of Vincennes Indiana and Kate Blythe, childhood sweethearts from Hanover Indiana, plan a romantic wedding in Los Angeles California. Weems is a widower and Blythe a widow who had earlier married Mrs Slaughter of Sioux City. The couple hope to live in Vincennes after marriage.

Sioux City J. P. L Weems Vincennes Ind Los Angeles Cal Hanover Weems Kate Blythe Slaughter Vincennes, Ind

Hottest Day Reported in Indianapolis This Year

Sunday proved the year’s hottest at Indianapolis with the Majestic building thermometer reading 95 degrees at 2 pm and street instruments higher. No prostrations were reported.

Indianapolis Ind

Heatwave Prostrations Hit Indiana Town

Afternoon heat in Anderson Indiana reached 99 degrees with the Indiana gas belt region reporting numerous prostrations as residents endured the hottest weather of the season.

Anderson, Inn Indiana Gas Belt

Doctor Files 38000 Claim Against Estate of Trees

Knightstown Indiana June 28 A claim for 38000 for professional services has been filed by Dr John D Green of Manila Rush county against the estate of Cyrus E Trees a person of unsound mind and a wealthy citizen Green is a son in law of Trees.

Knightstown Ind John D.green Manila Rush County Cyrus E. Trees Green Trees

Evansville Drops Game to Rockford on Errors

Evansville suffered a loss to Rockford on Thursday due to fielding errors. The final scores were Evansville 5 8 5 and Rockford 6 6 1 with pitchers Haley Roth Elliott Hansford contributing in the contest.

Evansville Ind Rockford Haley Roth Elliott Hansford

Lightning Strikes Two Lafayette Homes Injure Inmates Safe

At West Point a farm residence owned by A B Ledman was struck by lightning Thursday and nearly destroyed. The same thunderbolt also hit Noah Williamson's residence nearby, but the inmates escaped serious injury.

Lafayette Ind West Point A. ‘B. Ledman Noah ‘Williamson

Four Harvesters Die in Lightning Strike Near Lodi Ind

In Brazil Ind on June 29 four men were killed by lightning while harvesting in a wheat field on the J C Halbert farm near Lodi. Victims were Frank Iridgewaters Anderson Webster John Wigale and Samuel Stewart. Webster was a prominent farmer owning adjacent land. All had families. Coroner Mershon was notified late Friday night.

Brazil Ind J. C. Halbert Lodi Frank Lridgewaters Anderson Webster John Wigale Samuel Stewart Halbert Place Ife Mershon

Harrison Monument Fund Drives Reach Beyond Indiana

Indianapolis June 28 The Benj Harrison Monument association expands fundraising outside Indiana. A vice president in each state is tasked to list the 100 residents most likely to support the project. Typed letters to these 100 individuals are prepared for signing and mailing. Massachusetts responses total P4225 so far.

Indianapolis Ind Benj. Harrison Monument Association Indiana Massachusetts

Sisters Reunited After 25 Years Die Within Minutes

In Dublin Indiana on Sunday a Missouri visitor Mrs James Conn died ten minutes after arriving at London Shelby county to visit her sister Mrs John Vernon. The sisters had been apart for 25 years and greeted each other before her sudden death amid heat.

Dublin Ind James Conn London Shelby County Missouri John Vernon Conn

Dedication Date Set for Soldiers and Sailors Monument

The Indianapolis executive committee chooses a dedication date in October between October 10 and month end. President McKinley declined to confirm attendance but did not rule it out, keeping hope alive for his possible presence.

Indianapolis Ind Soldiers’ and Sailors McKinley

Train strikes carriage near Huntington kills family

At a crossing near Huntington, Wabash Flyer No 3 struck a carriage carrying a man his wife and two children. The father and mother and one child died instantly. The other child was so badly injured his life is despaired of. The family's name could not be learned.

Indianapolis Ind Huntington

Indiana Music Teachers convention elects officers

At Terre Haute on June 29 the Indiana Music Teachers' convention chose Oliver Willard Pierce of Indianapolis as president Arthur W Mason of Columbus as vice president J S Bergen of Lafayette as secretary and Will Earhart of Richmond as treasurer The next meeting is set for Marion Pierce also named a committee to promote church music programs in Protestant congregations.

Music Veadhers Terre Haute Ind Indiana Music Teachers’ Convention Oliver Willard Pierce Indianapolis Arthur W. Mason Columbus J. 5 Bergen Lafayette Will Earhart Richmond Marion Pierce

Death of John Cook in Elkhart Indiana

Elkhart Ind June 29 John Cook 75 prominent and wealthy northern Indiana man died Friday His estate valued at half a million he leaves a son and a widow.

Elkhart Ind John Cook Indiana

Two Playmates Escape Drowning in Wabash River

Lafayette Ind July 1 Frank Hendress aged 14 drowned Sunday afternoon while bathing in the Wabash river. His two companions narrowly escaped the same fate.

Lafayette Ind Frank Hendress Wabash River

Train Hits Wagon Near Sedan Lake Shore Fast Express

Goshen Indiana July 1 At Sedan Lake Shore Fast Express No 19 struck a wagon containing Lee Hines and Isaac Triant killing Hines instantly and severely injuring Triant who died twenty minutes later in a deadly accident report from the scene.

Goshen Ind Sedan Lake Shore Fast Express Lee Hines Isaac Triant

Terre Haute Team Wins Brisk Sunday Baseball Game

Terre Haute beat Davenport in a fast Sunday game at Terre Haute Indiana. The score by innings was Terre Haute 2 4 2 Davenport 1 5 3 with Swaim Star nazle Boyle and Evers contributing and Smith umpiring.

Terre Haute Ind

Alber Brother brewer arrested for tax stamp evasion in Wabash

Jacob Alber of Alber Bros. brewers faced an arrest in Wabash for failing to cancel revenue stamps on beer kegs. He waived preliminary examination and was released on $200 bond at Logan sport.

Wabash Ind Jacob Alber Alber Bros Logansport

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