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Odon Journal

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Odon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1901

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Mindful Narrow Escapes as Mineral Springs Hotel Burns

In West Baden Indiana a blaze at the Mineral Springs hotel left 268 guests in a panic but all escaped. Loss to the building is estimated at 250600 with 1100,000 covered by insurance. Jewelry, diamonds and clothing may reach 50000 in value. Fire began in the kitchen and spread as guests fled with only night clothes. A spiral escape saved many but several women were wedged briefly before rescue. The hotel safes held about 10000 in cash and the fate of its contents remains uncertain.

West Baden Ind Mineral Springs J. €. Hawkins Marion Tiy Leslie Chicago News Miss Sinclair Harris Milwaukes Blencie Hall Chicago Davis Cincin- Nhc Col. Wing Cincinnati Tov Weisler & Hro Hartford City Waxoone of Thorne Clark Elwood Plate Glass Works Tt In Cuestx

Electrical storm kills two in Michigan and damages crops

A Michigan storm swept Allegan county injuring and killing residents. A barn at Sullivan Case’s property on Scott Lake burned after being struck by lightning. John Yerger and his son James of Mill Grove died seeking shelter in a barn. Widespread crop damage followed the storm.

Detroit Mich Allegan Allegan ‘County Sullivan Case Scott Lake Case John Yerger James Millrove

Aged Inventor Faces Personal Crisis Report

An aged inventor is reported in a brief item dated 3 June with details hinting at a personal crisis involving William Her. The fragment suggests a local notice or column note about a notable individual and their troubles.

VESSEL CAPSIZED IN NEW YORK AT ERIE BASIN

In New York on June 15 the transfer Ingalls capsized while in dry dock at Erie basin South Brooklyn during repairs. One man was killed and many injured among about 240 workers. The ship listed to starboard causing the dock to sink in 50 feet of water and trapping men in the hold. Martin Anderson, a painter, died. others were rescued or hospitalized. The fate of those in the hold remained uncertain.

New York United States Ingalls Erie Basin Brooklyn Manila Wreckayve Martin Anderson

American Minister Conger in Washington Before China Return

Edwin A. Conger United States minister to China visits Washington to meet the president and Secretary Hay before resuming duties in Peking. He plans to depart for New York and Boston then sail from San Francisco in July for China.

Washington Hoan Edwin A. Conger United States China Hay Peking Wenger State Department Conger New York Boston San Francisco

Fresh propositions on Chinese indemnity by foreign ministers

Dispatches from Peking report the foreign ministers weighing new proposals from Mr Hoeckhill on concessions and indemnity payment. The minor points may be accepted but ministers will not decide on who pays. It is virtually certain Britain will accept. Hope for U S arbitration at The Hague seems to have faded.

Pars Pexing Hoeckhill Ching United States Hagueacem

Remains Removed of German Ambassador Barot Von Ketteler

The body of Barot Von Ketteler, murdered during the Chinese troubles, was removed from the Peking legation grounds and shipped to Germany. An American guard of honor accompanied the remains to the train as ceremonies honored the diplomat and minister.

Peking Barot von Ketteler China Legation Germany Mumm von Schwartzenstein Robertson

Failures for the week in the United States and Canada

New York reports weekly totals showing 185 failures in the United States, up from 163 last week and 180 this week a year ago. Canadian failures total 17, down from 24 last week and 23 in the same week last year.

New York United States

Treasury Secretary Buys Government Bonds in Sale

Washington reports the secretary of the treasury purchased 365,950 government bonds on June 15. The purchases include 50,000 four percents of 1907 at 113 and 453,000 five percents of 1904 at 106. The tally also lists 4,230 four percents of 1907 at 113.63 and 1,706 five percents of 1904 at 105.9736.

Washington Secretary of the Treasury

Senator Hanna Names Blodgett to Republican National Committee

Cleveland June 15 Senator Hanna announced the appointment of John Blodgett of Grand Rapids Michigan as a member of the Republican National Committee to succeed the late William Eliott.

Cleveland,c Hanna John Blodgett Grand Rapids, Mich Republican Natonal ‘Committee Wm. ‘Eliott

Filipino insurgent leader Cailles agrees to surrender

Cailles and aides signed to surrender terms as Gen. Carles plans to assemble his force at Santa Cruz in Laguna province. Officials in Washington anticipate a surrender of Cailles with more than 5000 insurgents possibly lay down arms, signaling wider disintegration of rebel forces in Luzon.

Manila Infant and Davir Cailles Carles Santa Cruz Laguna Washington War Department Aotices Meniece Luzon

Cailles and Insurgent Leader Cailles Oppose Americans in Luzon

The article portrays Gen Cailles, an insurgent commander on the east side of Bay Lake north of Manila, accused of cruelty and of collaborating with Mando-Ducati. It notes his rewards for American heads, pursuit by U.S. forces, and his influence with the Filipino people. It mentions his mountain mobilization in Laruna, the Sinaloan clash, and his claim as Aguinaldo's successor alongside Gen Malvar as remaining Luzon leaders.

Carles Bay Lake Manila Mando-Ducati Callles Cailles Edward N. Jones, Jr Sth Infantry Aguicaldo Sumner Maeve Federal Party Callies Laruna Caliles Cxullles Aguinaldo Gen. Malvar Luzom

Judges Appointed to First Instance Courts in Manila

Seventeen judges named for first instance courts with eleven Americans securing key circuits. Appointments include Manila Kinkaid of Texas and Odlin of New Hampshire. Aparri Blount of Georgia. Dagupan Johnson of Michigan. Batangas Linebarger of Illinois. Nueva Caceres Carson of Virginia. Hailo Bates of Vermont. Negros Norris of Nebraska. Cebu Cavellock of Wisconsin. Zamboanga Ickis of Iowa. Jolo Whitsett of Missouri.

Manila Kinkaid Texas Odlin New Hampshire Aparri Blount Georgia Dagupan Johnson Michigan Batangas Linebarger Illnois Nueva Caceres Carson Virginia Hailo Bates

Peters Named Pension Commissioner in Washington

Topeka January dispatch reports S. R. Peters of Kansas summoned to the White House to be offered the pension commissioner post succeeding H. Clay Evans. President McKinley had considered ex congressmen Blue and Peters for the position, with Peters' call indicating his approval.

Topeka Raw Jane

Saloon Killing Ends in Clarksville Panic

In Clarksville Tennessee on June 17 Simon Grey was shot and killed by Will Sheppard in Sheppard s saloon. Sheppard is jailed. Grey was boisterous and a fatal confrontation followed.

Clarksville, Tenn Simon Grey Will Sheppard Sheppard Grey

Burglary convict J W Burton alias Red Hoyle jailed three years

Memphis report says J W Burton known as Red Hoyle, a hotel thief, received a three year sentence in the criminal court for burglary. Separate item from San Francisco notes Mrs Botkin may gain freedom after a new trial, amid high expert testimony costs in Dover Delaware poisoning case.

Memphis Leon J. W. Burton Red” Hoyle San Francisco

Ferry Boat Northfield Sinks After Collision Near Whitehall

New York reports the wooden sidewheeler Northfield, in service 38 years for Staten Island Ferry Co, sank off Whitehall Street after a collision with the Mauch Chunk. Rescue crews and tugs pulled hundreds from the water, with reports of many missing. Captain Abraham Johnson of the Northfield arrested for criminal negligence.

New York Northfield Staten Island Ferry Co Central Railroad New Jersey Staten Island Whitehall Street Spanish Line East River Mauch Chunk Daniel Gully Mutual Gully Whch Abraham Johnson

Five Men Hanged Simultaneously in Sylvania Ga

On June 15 in Sylvania Georgia five men Arnold Augustus Andrew Davis Richard Sanders Wm Hudson and Sam Wakd wit were executed at once for ambushing and killing Constable Mears and Fillmore Harrington and seriously wounding Capt Wade. Local troops guarded the gallows amid rumors of a rescue attempt but no disturbance occurred.

Sylvania Arnold Augustus Andrew Davis Richard Sanders Wm. Hudson Sam Wakdwit Neproes Mears Fillmore Harrington Capt Wade

Five English Cities Population in Preliminary Census

London reports a preliminary census listing England and Wales five largest cities excluding London. Liverpool 684,947. Manchester 543,186. Birmingham 522,182. Leeds 424,952. Sheffield 380,717. The total male population is 15,721,728 and female 16,804,347. armed service counts excluded.

London England Liverpool Manchester Birmingham Leeds Sheffield England and Wales

Electoral Law committee studies New York basis in Havana

Havana June 13 reports the constitutional convention appointing Brava Silva Alleman Betancourt and Zayas to draft the electoral law. The Australian system is likely to be adopted and the commission studies the New York law as a basis.

Havana

Bankruptcy Petition Filed Against Dr. R. A. Young

Nashville details show Dr. R A Young a prominent Methodist minister filing for bankruptcy in the US district court clerk's office. Liabilities amount to 21660 with assets listed at 2058 60.

Nashville Tenn R. A. Young United States District Court Clerk’s Office

Christine Nilsson Not Seriously Ill in Gothenburg

Christine Nilsson is not in Gothenburg with a serious illness as Reuters reported. She is in Paris, having recently returned from Mentone, and is said to be suffering from rheumatism and influenza.

Copenhagen Christine Nilsson Gothenburg Paris Mentene

Naval veterans call national convention in Cleveland

Commanding Commodore Frederick E. Haskins of the National Association of Naval Veterans issues an appeal for the national convention to be held in Cleveland on September 8, 1914.

New York Frederick E. Haskins National Association of Naval Veterans Cleveland

Plans for New and Modern City

June 17 report from Mexico City outlines plans for a new modern urban project featuring expanded housing, transport corridors, and public spaces. Officials indicate phased development and input from local communities will guide construction and funding.

Mexico City

Mob hanges Joe Harris in Limestone County Alabama

In Athens on June 17 a mob hanged Joe Harris a Black man in Limestone County for suspected arson of a farmer’s barn. Officials report the victim worked for the farmer and the grievance involved a fellow farm hand.

Athens Ala Joe Harris Limestone County Harris

Battleship Clingis Arrives At Newport Ship Yard

Newport News June 13 The battleship Clingis arrives at the shipyard after a remarkable coast run averaging 16 knots under natural draught.

Newport News Clingis

British Reverse in Boer War Near Reitz

London reports from Lord Kitchener detail actions near Welmansrust and Reitz. Boers attacked Beaston’s camp at Steenkool Spruit, killing and wounding officers and men while capturing two pom-poms. later near Reitz Eliott’s column captured wagons rifles and ammunition with casualties on both sides.

London Lord Kitchener Pretoria Welmansrust Middleburg Victoria Beaston Steenkoolspruit Fwo Jane Vrede Eliott de Wet Reitz DeWet Botha Kruger Daily Mail Cape Town Cecil Rhodes Bulawayo

Bismarck Statue Unveiled Before Reichstag Figures

The Bismarck statue in Berlin facing the Column of Victory was unveiled at midday Sunday in the presence of Emperor William II and the Empress. Prince Herbert Bismarck, Count Von Luelow, and other dignitaries attended as officials, veterans, students and a large crowd filled the square. Emperor William reviewed the guard of honor and the ceremony included a chorus by a thousand schoolchildren and a brief address by Dr. Von Levetzow.

Berlin Bismarck Reichstag Herbert Bismarck Count von Luelow Prince Hohentohe William Dr. von Levetzow

Kennedy Murder Trial Jury Fails to Reach Verdict

New York June 17 The jury hearing the Kennedy murder case against Dr Samuel J Kennedy reported to Judge Newberger at 10:20 AM Sunday that they could not agree on a verdict. The trial for the Dolly Reynolds case ends with eight for acquittal and four for conviction. jurors were discharged.

New York Samuel J. Kennedy Dolly’ Reynolds Newberger Kennedy

French and Chinese Fight near Tonkin frontier

The steamship Tacoma reports from Hong Kong that French forces in Tonkin lost four officers and 17 soldiers in a clash with marauding bands of Chinese. More than 3,000 Chinese numbers were involved. many Chinese women were killed and the Chinese were driven into Kwangsi province.

Tacoma Wash Hong Kong Tonkin Kwang- Su

Hidah Indian youths declare war on whites in Alaska

In Ketchikan area near June 17, younger Hidah Indians declare war after Deputy Marshal Jones shot and wounded chief Kitcoon during an arrest for timber cutting on government land. The incident sparks tensions as authorities intervene.

Tacoma Wash Ketchikan Alaska Marshal Jones Kitcoon

Weatherbee Lumber Yard Burned. Likely Total Loss

Boston reports that C W Weatherbee's lumber yard burned around 1 AM Monday and is thought to be a total loss. Authorities estimate between 2 and 2.0 million feet of dressed lumber destroyed, most of which perished in the fire.

Boston C. W. Weatherbee

Adjutant General Praises 21st Volunteers Before Departure

San Francisco report notes Adjt Gen Perching praising the 21st Volunteer Infantry for gallantry in the field as they prepare to depart for Ohio Valley duty. The tribute highlights their conduct and readiness before leaving home.

San Francisco Perching 21St Volunteer Infantry Ohio Valley

Crased With Jealousy Roswell Case Attracts Attention

Fragmentary report from Roswell New Mexico in June describes a domestic incident involving Arthur Kline and his wife with danger cited. Police attention and potential investigation noted.

Roswell N. M Arthur Kline Dangero

McKinley Wife Improves But Convalescence Prolonged

Washington reports show Mrs. McKinley improving after a quiet Sunday. Dr. Dixey noted satisfaction with her condition as she sat in a rolling chair and conversed with the president before a night setback. Canton notes say McKinley home repairs near completion for July occupancy and possible transfer to Ohio if progress continues.

Washington White House McWilliams Chicago Canton

Wisconsin Returns After 48Hour Trial Speed Run

The battleship Wisconsin sailed into San Francisco after a two day Santa Barbara channel trial showing speeds over 15 knots with a 16.45 knot peak in two hours and an average of 15.2 knots over 45 hours. Officials noted 37.2 knots in two hours during the Puget Sound transfer leg from Point Arena to Point Reyes.

San Francisco Wisconsin Santa Barbara Povernment Puget Sound Ofhers Point Arena Point Reyes

Aged Circuit Rider Rev. John Dyer Dies in Denver

Rev John Dyer famed western preacher died in Denver from throat paralysis after long illness. Born 1812 in Franklin County Ohio he began preaching in Wisconsin in 1849 and rode circuits across the frontier. He came to Colorado in 1861 and earned the nickname Snowshoe Itinerant for harsh weather missions. he authored a book with the same title.

Denver Col John D. Dyer West Mr. Dyer Franklin County Ohio Dyer Wisconsin Colorado New Mexico

Oil machinery shifts in Batoum district trade

A British consular report from London on the Batoum district notes British firms supply most oil industry machinery while American pumping gear grows in favor for its low cost and light weight. It adds American air compressors are also being used, aided by customs savings.

London Tri Je Batoum Asiatic Russia

American Handle Co Directors Approve Proposed Combine

At a Knoxville meeting on June 17 the directors decided to enter the proposed combine. The company will be formed at Louisville in the near future.

Knoxville, Tenn American Handle Co Louisville

Costly Divorce in Washington Breaks Records

Esther Bartlett Clarke known as the violet bride procured a divorce for James King Clarke of Littsburgh, Pennsylvania in Washington. The settlement totaled $52,302.75, claimed as one of the highest-priced divorces on record.

Littsburgh Washington Esther Bartlett Clarke James King Clarke

Butchers Strike Ends as Union Card Demand Drops

In San Francisco in June the butchers strike formally ends as striking journeymen withdraw the demand for a union card to be displayed in all retail shops. Sun-Ray reports the decision was made after negotiations and amid ongoing labor tensions in the city.

San Francisco Butchers Sun- Ray

Indiana Turnfest Lights Up Centlivre Park at Ft Wayne Meet

Three thousand from Indiana Illinois Ohio and Kentucky attend the 17th annual Turnfest in Ft Wayne with teams from Chicago Indianapolis South Bend Louisville Findlay and more. Highlights include a 600 yard relay won by South Side Chicago Turngemeinde in 673-5, William Alter taking the bicycle race, and a shot put tie between Chicago Central and K H Fuller of South Side Chicago while Otto Keeke wins the long jump.

Ft Wayne Ind Indiana Ilinois Ohio Kentucky Chicago Indianapolis South Bend Louisville Findlay Fort Wayne Centlivire Park South Side Chicago

Death by Own Action Suspected in Taswell Fire

In English Indiana on June 17 a 3 a m fire in John Brown’s Taswell area home destroyed his residence. Neighbors say they removed his body with a shotgun found beside him and his wife is missing. Fire may be foul play with $300 in the house. Brown recently wed, believed unstable marriage, neighbors suspect he set the blaze and killed himself.

John Brown Ind Taswell Brown Sherman Sea

Decomposed body found in Goshen mill race linked to murder

Levi Fike a local paper hanger was found dead in a mill race in Goshen Indiana. The body showed violence including a fatal head wound and foul play is suspected. Fike reportedly fought in a saloon Saturday night and had said he would meet a man at the races after being insulted.

Levi Fike Goshen Ind Fike

Free vaccination plan eyed by Indiana health board

Indianapolis Indiana June 15 Free vaccination and free virus is the proposition of the state board of health at an estimated cost of 16000 to be drawn from the contingent fund by the governor The board aims to supply absolute pure virus and have vaccination carried out in each county by its own agent The secretary warns the disease will spread to every corner of Indiana and continue until it runs itself out unless action is taken.

Indianapolis Ind Boerd of Health Indiana

Marion plumbers strike over union card demand

In Marion Indiana on June 14 the plumbers gas and steam fitters walked out after a master plumbers ultimatum requiring the union to issue a card to a worker the union claims is an apprentice and not entitled to a card.

Marion Ind

Lightning Strike Damages Home in South Bend

Lightning struck the residence of George Foerster in South Bend on Wednesday night tearing out a corner of the house and demolishing the bed where two children slept while burning Foerster's foot. The others escaped unharmed. The quick silver was skimmed from the back of a mirror.

South Bend Ind George Foerster Mr. Foerster

Evansville man moved for safety after Mt. Vernon killing

Evansville Indiana reports William Wynne the Negro who killed Frank Wurry at Mt. Vernon was brought to the city for safekeeping amid threats of a mob. In Muncie Indiana the jury in the William Jones case against murder of tenant James Herengton went out at six o clock with an early verdict expected.

Evansville Ind Wiliam Wynne Frank Wurry Mt. Vernon Muncie Willam Jones Jones James Herengton

Mother and Child Kidnapers At Wabash Jail

Orba McClain and Mrs. Lizzie Mitchell are jailed in Wabash County on kidnapping charges. Albert Mitchell, the father and former husband, testified his child was stolen during a pending divorce. The child was recovered after a chase near Lincolnville, revealing the fugitives hid in a thicket three miles from town.

Wabash Ind Orba McClain Lizzie Mitchell Wabash County Albert Mitchell Mitchel Mitchell Missouri

Shot at the Woman in Evansville Witch Tale Sparks Trial

Frank Olding of Dubois county faced circuit court after firing at Mrs. Catharine Ferry who neighbors claim is a witch. He posted 400 bond in Jasper as authorities recount her nocturnal apparitions, mysterious signs, and a reported dwarf sister in the household.

Evansville Ind Frank Olding Dubois County Catherine Ferry Jasper Ferry Thursday Olding Mrs. Ferry

Marshal Shot Near Newcastle in Patrol Ambush

Newcastle Indiana June 24 Carl Fitch marshal of Newcastle was shot and dangerously wounded by Frank Smith a notorious Anderson character as he escorted Smith to town on larceny charge Smith drew revolver and struck Fitch in the face forcing the officer to stop. Fitch fired wounding Smith who then fled into the woods about eight miles north of Newcastle A crowd of 100 citizens hunts for Smith threatening lynching if found.

Newcastle Ind Carl Fitch Frank Smith Anderson Fitch Smith Muncie Newcastle Pike Here

Decatur man arrested in murder case from Tennessee

Shelbyville reports the arrest of Frank Hamilton, alias Frank Moore, from Decatur Ind., for the murder of C B Q brakeman A C Laskin in Tennessee last month. A jailmate in Decatur led to the arrest.

Shelbyville Ind Decatur Frank Hamilton Frank Moore A.C. Laskin Tennessee

Reverend Rodgers Guilty of Betrayal in Bloomington Case

Bloomington June 14 Reverend James K L Rodgers pastor of the Second Baptist church was found guilty of betrayal on a charge from Miss Mars McCoy and sent to the circuit court for trial by Judge Kelly. Congregation members posted bail. Gen Fred Knefler Dies in Indianapolis

Bloomington Ind James KL. Rodgers Second Baptist Church

Poisoned By Mistake. Evansville Child Dies After Oil Dose

Eva a 19 month old child of George Whiffs died after drinking a bottle of oil of wormwood by mistake in Evansville Indiana on Sunday. The tragedy occurred leading to terrible agony before death.

Evansville Ind Eva George Whiffs

Gas Co Plans $75,000 Pumping Station Near Anderson

Ft Wayne Gas Co owner of natural gas supply for Anderson announced purchase of ten acres in the country for a new pumping station valued at $75,000. The project aims to expand distribution and improve service.

Anderson, Ind Ft. Wayne

Frightened to Death in Hamlet Prank Tragedy

Miss Sarah West aged 15 died in Hamlet Indiana after a prank by a group of young men frightened her causing a shock and deadly spasm. The incident occurred on June 17 with Miss West passing away shortly after.

Laporte Ind Sarah West Hamlet

Big Four to Build Freight Depot in Lafayette

In Lafayette Indiana on June 17 the contract was let for a new Big Four freight depot costing 15000 dollars. The work is to be completed within 60 days.

Lafayette Ind

Fishermen Quarrel Ends With Table Fork Stabbing

Evanaville Indiana reports Phidie Pfister and Joe Treeder, fishermen at the Green River mouth, quarreled Sunday over price. Pfister stabbed Treeder in the chest with a table fork. Treeder’s life is in danger.

Evanaville Ind Phidie Pfister Joe Treeder Green Pfister Teeeder

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