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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1900
Page
1
Washington and London reporters describe a flurry of ciphered messages from Chinese ministers and consuls regarding the safety of foreign ministers in Peking. Officials note subterfuge, ongoing telegraphic disruption, and mounting global concern as allied powers prepare potential action.
Georgetown Ky July 20 Calton resumes the stand detailing plans to move mountain men to Frankfort and capture trains to intimidate election officials. He recalls Powers suggesting rail captures and warns of conspiracy indictments. Cross-examinations reveal conflicting statements and Goebel assassination talk. The testimony expands with Capt Noaks recounting meetings with Campbell and Powers about arming and marching to Frankfort.
In Jefferson Market court New York on July 21 John L Sullivan appeared with his lawyer to petition for the return of the champion gold and diamond belt said to have been presented by the people of the United States. The belt remains with a company involved in a recent dispute with Sullivan and the hearing was postponed to July 30.
The July funeral for Senator John H. Gear was held at the First Methodist Church Burlington. Distinguished state and national figures attended. Rev. Wm Satter and Rev. R F Halpert led services. Congressman Thomas Edges delivered an eloquent eulogy. Interment occurred in an aged Grom cemetery.
Receivers owing details from London dated July relate to Lord Roberts and the Boers. The fragment references financial or logistical obligations connected to military or political events in the Boer context.
President McKinley faces a direct appeal from the Chinese imperial government via Minister Wu to use U S influence to resolve the Boxer uprising crisis. The State Department pursues a policy favoring access to Mr Conger and possible military or diplomatic avenues while preserving reparation claims. The United States seeks to avoid entanglement and plans to withdraw after Americans in Peking are relieved, aiming to protect American interests and privileges.
The note states that workers will go to work under government protection. The attorney general will provide adequate protection.
In Belgrade on July 23 King Alexander of Serbia announced his betrothal to Draga Musin, a widow once linked to Queen Natalie. The proclamation confirms the royal marriage move amid courtreshuffling and new titles.
Manila reports last week 200 insurgents killed and 130 surrendered or captured. One hundred rifles seized. Twelve Americans killed and 11 wounded. Col. William S. Birkhirmer engagement near Taal. 38 insurgents killed. Capt. Charles D. Roberts arrives on parole. Aguinaldo to be sent amnesty documents. banquet planned for McKinley amnesty order.
A commissary depot for U S troops in China has been set up at Taku under Maj Galleher from the Philippines subsistence office Col W J Alexander announces no delay in shipments with 30 carloads of canned dressed and salted beef to be sent next Friday between Manila and Taku The base will support operations against Peking and three refrigerated ships will handle beef supplies for the commissary department of the Philippines.
A Cunard liner Campania collided with the Liverpool bark Embleton in dense fog over the Irish Channel. Embleton sank immediately. seven crew rescued, 11 others including the captain presumed drowned.
In Emmons county two Russian farmers died after a quarrel over hay land led to a pitched fight. No witnesses. both men found in the field with fork wounds and signs of a brutal struggle amid blood.
In Menominee Michigan on July 23 Joseph Mitchell a cigar maker was shot and killed by Chris Eck a Mari Nett police officer who had attempted to arrest him while Mitchell was intoxicated and resisting. Eck surrendered claiming Mitchell’s companion tried to pull the prisoner away and that the fatal shot was accidental as Mitchell moved into range while Eck fired for assistance.
The adjutant general of the Spanish American War Veterans Association offers to raise a regiment from each department for a potential war with China. If accepted, the plan would assemble an entire army corps. The proposal was sent to the secretary of war.
Reports from the border say hundreds of Chinamen are being landed in the republic of Mexico and making their way toward the border to enter the United States. Officials say thousands are coming to escape the Chinese empire’s war and seek asylum in America.
Rufus M. Stiffers, vice president of the National Carriage Builders Association of America, dies at his Wilkes home from injuries suffered a week earlier when struck by a cable car in New York City. The death proves fatal.
A short snow squall accompanied by strong winds damaged Marshall Michigan during a July wind storm. Orchards and barns were blown down, houses unroofed, and windows broken.
In Decatur Illinois on a July day, miner John Eden was killed in a collapse aftermath described as a fatal incident attributed to a brother-in-law. Details are sparse due to damaged text but the report notes a fatal outcome and the involved parties.
Evansville, July 21. Sheriff Hudson found a letter in Keith’s cell claiming a safe blower Klein will arrange his release. Klein, serving for a local saloon safe blow, is awaiting a new trial. Keith’s trial may be moved to Spencer County with a September 1 date set.
Indiana campaign managers set September 1 as the start with at least one meeting per congressional district. Senator Fairbanks will deliver 25 to 30 speeches in Indiana and appear in Maine Kansas Iowa Colorado North Dakota South Dakota California Oregon Washington. He is a leading advocate of expansion and is expected to court voters on the Pacific coast while maintaining Indiana campaign duties.
Erwin Lock, age me, a farmer near Noorefield Indiana, reportedly shot himself after telling his wife he would hunt for supper. Neighbors found his body beside a rail fence with a shotgun nearby. Death appears self-inflicted amid family histories of tragedy.
At the Tenth Indiana regiment reunion in Hethany Park, opposition to re electing ex president Harrison arose. With no vote taken, Gen. Harrison was elected while Col Samuel Merrill of California, present but declining, was the opposing candidate.
Windfall Indiana on July 22 Omer J Dean while chasing chickens fell into a 20 foot deep water well landing in 10 feet of water. He swam to the top and was rescued.
The historic Elkhorn Baptist Church property near Richmond Indiana is being torn down to clear space for a new edifice. The site, near the city, hosted its first services in 1806 and is described as the oldest church property in the region.
Decatur Indiana on July 21 John W McIntosh a tile mill worker at Hoagland took his own life with a shotgun. He had been in town the night before where he was initiated into the Red Men lodge.
In Rising Sun Indiana on July 21 Mrs E B Gibbs wife of Professor Gibbs and her child were severely shocked by lightning during a storm. The piano they were seated at was shattered and their house sustained damage.
A fragment notes alleged robberies in Nan Buren County Michigan with claims of money and stamps worth several hundred dollars. It mentions Kokomo Indiana and a charter post hire robberies in a disjointed OCR string.
About eight hundred men will be rehired in Anderson Indiana when the American Steel and Wire Co resumes operations around mid August. A notice will be posted on the first and displaced workers informed. The mills expect a long run. nails shipments and ads for timber indicate broader activity. Many workers have been out four months and debt is heavy as they return to old positions.
Marion Indiana July 23 ex county treasurer Wm H Heal has completed an electric melting system for glass showing practical test results. The invention aims to curb high fuel costs in glass making amid coal use and gas shortages, promising to keep factories running in cold weather.
Herman Strauser shot his wife four times at her employing resort, killing her instantly, then killed himself. The couple had separated after a divorce for lack of support and she had found work as a cook. He confronted her Saturday morning, fired four shots into her head and chest, and then killed himself.
Indianapolis July 23 The committee announces a shift in venue for the Bryan and Stevenson notification meeting. Rather than Newby Oval, the event will take place outdoors in Military Park with a large stand built. Attendees besides speakers and distinguished guests must stand. The park lies about five blocks from downtown, hosting historic gatherings and Civil War troop encampments.
The president appoints Gen George Maginnis postmaster at Indianapolis. Maginnis is a well known Indiana figure whose appointment ends a lengthy contest. He was endorsed by Senator Fairbanks while Senator Beveridge opposed it arguing the decision was made before his consultation.
Ben V. Beckes 53, a leading Harrison township farmer in Knox County, Vincennes, died after taking an overdose of headache powders. He suffered a severe headache and died before a doctor could arrive. He belonged to one of the oldest influential Knox County families.
Warsaw Ind July 22 At a meeting of directors the capital stock of the Winona Assembly association was increased from 100000 to 200000 to fund equipment expansion for the summer assembly.
Kokomo Indiana July 21 Ike Murphy Liberty township man under arrest for alleged mail robberies in Michigan proved an alibi and the Wolverine sheriff returned home without his man.
A brief death notice lists an obituary for Gilbert in Madison Indiana dated July with the cause of death noted as appendicitis.
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