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Odon Journal

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Odon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1904

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All Things Are Yours in Christ the Heir of God

A sermon on the believer's inheritance that in Christ all things temporal and spiritual belong to Christians. It contrasts earthly wealth with the unsearchable riches of Christ, urges surrender to God, and calls for faithful use of divine resources to serve others. The piece cites Moody Mueller and others to emphasize responsibility with possessions.

Chicago Christ Christ Jesus Paul Apollos Peter Carnegne Rockefeller Vanderbilts Rothschilds Ard Porsecus Andrew Carregis North God George Meuller Mr. Moody Meady F. W. Robertson Agaon Ecauss Hell Solomon Livingston India Jesus Temple Earth Christian

Russians Seize Food Supplies in Manchuria Amid Confusion

Reports from Tien-Tsin detail Russian advances in Manchuria with food shortages and disorder. Eyewitness accounts of Port Arthur bombardment claim Russian casualties on Sevastopol and Retvizan, with Russians asserting sunk Japanese cruisers and repairs underway for sea readiness.

New Chwang

Port Arthur Described in Reports From Che Foo

A Daily Mail dispatch dated March 12 describes Port Arthur inspection on the 10th, noting smoke rising from the new ity and heavy damage. Fort defenses appear shattered, earthworks torn, no guns visible, and the Tigers Tail line shows damage as sunrise reveals no signs of life.

Tandon Che Foo Daily Mail Port Arthur Bread Hill Avis

Locomotive Engineers to Convene in Chicago

Chicago hosts a meeting of locomotive engineers from across the country Canada and Mexico to discuss standards safety and working conditions with leaders from the Chairs Association coordinating the event.

Chicago Canada Mexico Chi

Confusion in Manchuria as Russians seize supplies

Reports describe Manchuria in turmoil with Russians blocking food and commissariat needs, prompting natives to move south toward port cities amid widespread hardship and a suicide by Kirin's late military governor. In the Port Arthur siege, Adm. Togo's fourth attack features torpedo flotilla actions, heavy gunfire, and coordinated signaling to improve bombardment accuracy.

Manchuria Kirin Peonte Tokio Adm Toso Port Arthur Togo Novik Bayan Tego

Russian battleship Retvizan hit five times at Port Arthur

London dispatch says the Russian battleship Retvizan at Port Arthur was struck by Japanese projectiles five times. The report appears in the Daily Telegraph from a correspondent in Yin Kow.

London The Daily Telegraph Yin Kow Port Arthur

Man Eats 42 Raw Eggs on Wager in Kansas City

Kansas City reports Isaac Brady a commission merchant swallowed three and a half dozen raw eggs in half an hour at a local restaurant. Eggs were consumed as fast as a waiter cracked them.

Kansas City Isaac Brady

Business Failures In U S Week Ended March 10

The week ending March 10 shows 400 business failures in the United States, up from 159 last week and higher than 176 in the same week of 1903 and 224 in 1902. Canada reports 27 failures for the week, down from 190 last week.

New York United States Canada

Newspaper Men Restricted to Tien Tsin Front Lines

Paris dispatch reports that correspondents will not be allowed to accompany either the Russian or Japanese armies until all corps are concentrated. The restriction comes as military officials tighten access for war coverage.

Paris Tien- Tsin Journal

Rail road Brotherhoods Form General Chairman Association

A new organization named the General Chairman Association will unite firemen rainmen conductors and other railroad brotherhoods. It will be formed from general chairmen of adjustment committees across railroad systems created by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. The meeting follows a January 23 conference in St Louis.

Eago Dike Urase Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers St. Louis

Hudson River Tunnel Construction Several Delays Reported

The long troubled Hudson River tunnel project in New York faced years of interruptions due to accidents and financial woes. Work on the bore of the Hudson River line and its connections with nearby streets saw repeated halts, with plans once deemed precise proving fragile as sections did not align by hairline margins.

New York Hueson River Pith Fey City Morton Street Manise Land Chief En Jersey

Speyer to Aid Merger of Mexican Railroads

James Speyer of Speyer & Co. departed Buffalo for Mexico City on a special train to oversee the merger plans of the Mexican National Mexican International Inter Oceante and National Tehuantepec railroads, financed by the New York firm.

Buffalo, NL OY James Speyer New York Speyer & Co City of Mexico Speyer Mexico

Strife at Jeannette Grass Co. Plants Called Off

Pittsburg March 14 The dispute at the American Winter Grass Co. plants in Jeannette is put on hold pending a conference with officials from the companys main office.

Pittsburg American Wintdew Grass Co Jeannette

St Louis to Establish a Woman's Hall of Fame

St Louis announces plans for a woman's hall of fame after the board of lady managers approved the project at a recent meeting. The formal dedication and location are to be announced forthcoming.

St. Louis Board of Lady Managers

Prince Nashi momo Arrives Incognito on Umbria

Prince Nashi momo of Japan, kin to the imperial family, arrived Sunday on the Umbria en route to hasten back to Japan to settle a feud. He travels incognito and is said to be hastening toward his homeland.

Japan New York Prince Nashimomo Umbria Travelice

Missionary Benjamin Larabee Murdered Near Khoi Persia

New York March 14 The Presbyterian board of foreign missions received by cable confirmation of the murder of Rev Benjamin W Larabee near Khoi Persia He was the son of Rev Benjamin Larabee the article notes in dispatches from the field and church authorities.

New York Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions Benjamin W. Larabee Khoi Persia Benjamin Larabee

Public Opinion Forces Sidewalk Ban on Colored Persons

March 12 report from Yohannesburg states the police commissioner has barred colored persons including coolies from using city sidewalks, with exemption for the better class of colored residents.

Yohannesburg Commissioner of Police

Postal Receipts Rise at 40 Largest Offices in February 1904

The February 1904 gross postal receipts at the 40 largest post offices show a 9.79 percent increase over February 1903. Columbus receipts declined by more than 7 percent.

Washington Columbus

Confession Ties Marx to Historic Car Barn Train Robbery

Chicago awakens to a startling revelation as Gustave Marx now under sentence of death admits being one of three men in the Chicago Northwestern express train robbery at Tower West DeKalb four years ago. He says his accomplices are dead and refuses to name them. He claims eight killings linked to his criminal career and details dynamite used to crack the safe.

Chicago Harvey van Dine Peter Niedermeier Gustav Marx Roeski Gustave Marx Chicago & Northwestern Tower W DeKalb Marx John B. Johnson Quinn Otto Bauder Col Neidermeier

Young man under arrest in stamp dealer swindle case

Boston reports a young man identified as R P H Wolfe a noted counterfeiter was arrested on charges of swindling postage stamp dealers and collectors He used the alias Albert Roth and advertised rare stamps while in prison and after his 1900 bank note denomination scheme conviction he served five years at Jefferson City Missouri

Boston Secret Service Joseph Murphy St. Louis R. P. H. Wolfe Secret Service Bureau Wolle Albert Roth Jefferson City Wolfe

Inauguration Program for Louisiana Purchase Exposition

St Louis expects official opening details for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition on April 30. The inaugural events will be exposition fair oriented with parade inside the grounds and ceremonies in the plaza, concluding by noon when the exposition officially opens.

St. Louis Plaza of St. Louis

Engineers Tour West Indies Hosted by U S Minister

Havana report describes members of the American Institute of Mining Engineers touring the West Indies with families aboard the Prinzessin Victoria Louise. They attend a Sunday reception at United States Minister Squiers home in Mariano, Havana. Assistant Secretary Loomis, with Admiral Dewey, is a guest and plans to depart for Washington aboard the Mayflower Monday.

Havana American Institute of Mining Engineers West Indies United States Squiers Mariano Loomis Adm Dewey Santo Domingo U.S Washington

Advance 49 Post Offices to Presidential Class

Washington reports 49 fourth class post offices will be advanced to presidential class on April 1. The list includes Brownstown and Mooresville in Indiana Octon in Indiana Cor bin and Sforehead in Kentucky Creston and Flushing in Ohio and Creston in Ohio.

Washington Indiana Brownstown Mooresville Octon Kentucky Corbin Sforehead Ohio Creston Flushing

Italian Sailors to Guard World Fair Pavilion in St Louis

Thirty sailors from Italy's navy will arrive in St Louis to serve as guards at the Italian government pavilion during the World's Fair. They are scheduled to start duties on Monday.

St. Louis Italy St.Louis

Gen St Clair Monument Bill Passes in Senate

In Memory of Gen St Clair Washington March 14 the senate approved a $25000 appropriation for a monument at Ft Recovery Ohio to honor Gen St Clair and his army massacred by Indians over a century ago.

Gen. St. Clair Washington Senate Ft. Recovery, C

Beall Joins Fort Thomas Examining Board

Washington reports Captain Fielders M. M. Beall of the Third Infantry has been detailed to serve on the examining board convened at Fort Thomas Kentucky. He replaces Captain Wea FR Sample of the same unit who is relieved.

Fort Thomas Washington Fielders M. M. Beall Third Infantry Wea Sample

Flag Removed From Soldier Coffin At Catholic Funeral

In Fort Wayne Indiana on March 12 soldiers escorted Pvt John Furste's remains to the cathedral. Undertaker Peltier removed flowers and flag from the casket after the rector ordered the flag removed. Father Roche defended church rules and ordered all insignia removed before the service began.

Fort Wayne Ind Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception John Furste Indiana Battery Battery B Indiana National Guard James C. Peitier Father Roche Peltier Holy Church Gen. Sherman Furste

Indiana Rebekahs ex-treasurer seeks ten year separation

Mrs. Rose Martin of Laporte former Indiana Rebekahs state treasurer files suit in Laporte circuit court asking for a legal separation of ten years with the right to remarry after. She also seeks $20 weekly support from her husband Charles E. Martin editor of the Westville Indicator. The petition alleges brutality.

Laporte Ind Rose Martin Rebekahs’ Organization of Indiana Laporte Circuit Martin Charles E. Martin Westville Indicator

Insolvent Chicago & South Shore Railroad Receivers Named

Judge Anderson in Indianapolis appoints Lemuel Darrow of Laporte and Fred R Fitch of Chicago as receivers for the Chicago South Shore Railroad Co on grounds of insolvency. Royal Trust Co. and bond holders petitioned. bonds totaling 362000 dollars.

Indianapolis Ind Anderson Federal Court Lemuel Darrow Laporte Fred R. Fitch Chicago Chicago & South Shore Railroad Co Michigan City Royal Trust Co

River rises threaten farmers as Ohio passes danger line

Evansville Indiana reports the Ohio River crossing the 35 foot danger mark and rising toward 44 feet. Officials fear severe losses for farmers storing corn in cribs in the lowlands while heavy rains may trigger fresh flooding on the Wabash and White rivers.

Evansville Ind Ohio River Wabash White

Notre Dame may host interstate oratorical contest

President Morrissey of Notre Dame says it is not wholly improbable the interstate oratorical contest could be held in South Bend. The faculty objected to Luther Feeger of Earlham College for his speech on Gustavus Adolphus as an unwarranted attack on the Roman Catholic church.

South Bend Ind Morrissey Notre Dame University Luther Feeger Earlham College Gustavus Adolphus

Parker Nominated for Presidency at Indiana University Caucus

At the mock democratic national convention held at Indiana University on Wednesday Judge Parker was nominated for the presidency and Congressman Miers of Indiana was chosen for the vice presidency. Nominating speeches drew heated but favorable responses from the audience.

Bloomington Ind Indiana University Parker Congressman Miers Indiana

Destructive Winter Hits Indiana Bee Industry Hard

In Mishawaka Indiana on March 11 the winter proved most damaging to the state bee industry with many colonies frozen. Beekeepers were unprepared, having made no extra protections beyond previous seasons.

Mishawaka Ind

Rice Defeats Moran In Ten Round Indianapolis Bout

Austin Rice of New London Connecticut defeated Tony Moran of New York City in a ten round bout at the Indianapolis Athletic Club on Wednesday night. The fight was tame with both boxers using open gloves.

Rice Moran Indianapolis Ind Austin Rice New London Tony Moran New York City Indianapolis Athletic Club

Death Toll Surges in Tell City Over Eleven Days

Tell City Indiana reports a record death surge with nine deaths in the past eleven days. The city population is about three thousand, highlighting a historic rise in fatalities for the period.

Tell City Ind

Indiana Town Under Water Brings Boat Transit

Laporte Indiana March 11 Wilders county lies flooded with boats the only transport. The Kankakee River reaches its highest level in years with railroad guards on duty day and night to warn of bridge danger.

Indiana Laporte Ind Wilders Kankakee

New Indiana Postmasters Appointed

Washington March 12 fourt class postmasters were appointed in Indiana as follows Manchester Westmoreland County Glisten Greesham Vioka Gretna cantly George Filbert

Indiana Washington Manchester Westburn County Glisten Greesham Vioka- Bur Gretna Cantly George Fi Filbert

Red Patchen Pacer Sold to Chicago Buyer in $2000 Trade

Richmond Indiana March 11 The Lackey horse sale at Cambridge City closing Thursday saw strong bidding with Red Patchen pacer 2 10 1 4 selling to T C Duncan of Chicago for 2000. Other top horses included Governor trotter 405 to Clem Bodkins, Florence Stanton trotter 1914 to W E Stafford, Corona Moore trotter 2414 to W E Stafford, Robert M pacer 1414 to F H Turner, Rose Cleveland trotter 241 to W O Wood, Major McKinley racer 530 to John Brown Chicago.

Richmond Ind Cambridge City Red Patchen Pacer Moody & Son Muncie T. C. Duncan Chicago Trotter Fred H. Lawton Grand Rapids Mich Clem Bodkins Lima Florence F. H. Turner Columbus Rose Cleveland George Amsden W. O. Wood Brownsville Major McKinley Racer Isaac Bates Cincinnati John Brown

Indiana Miners Favor No Strike Ahead of Meeting

Terre Haute Ind March 11 The belief is strong that Indiana miners will vote against a strike. Secretary Penna of the Operators association has issued a call for the April 1 annual meeting to discuss unresolved contract matters from the Indianapolis interstate conference. He says miners will back President Mitchell and mining can proceed after April 1 without disrupting operator miner relations.

Terre Haute Ind Indiana Penna Operators’ Association Indianapolis Mitchell

Durbin Notified Of Damages Ruling In Jacksonville Case

Gov. Durbin informed by his New Orleans attorney that the federal court of appeals has sustained the Jacksonville Florida court’s refusal to award damages to Caron who ran an army canteen in Jacksonville during the Spanish American War. Caron alleged Col. Durbin of the 161st Indiana volunteered a verbal objection injuring his character. The suit has dragged on for five years.

Kreinke Arraigned for First Degree Murder

William Kreinke of South Bend Indiana was arraigned on a first degree murder charge in the Bunyan case per Isaac Runyan the victim's father. Kreinke is held without bail awaiting grand jury action after a prior confession as an accomplice.

South Bend Ind William Kreinke James Costello William Bunyan Isaac Runyan Kreinke

Big Fruit Crop Promised in New Albany Hills

Fruitgrowers near New Albany Indiana report healthy orchards and expect a big fruit crop if harsh cold weather does not arrive after March 10. Orchards on the hills around the city show promising signs for the season and growers anticipate strong yields statewide.

New Albany Ind

Indiana Exhibit at St Louis World Fair Opens in Franklin

Indiana agricultural exhibits for the St Louis world’s fair have been completed at Franklin. Many farm scenes are reproduced and a standout shows Riley’s poem When the Frost Is on the Pumpkin.

Indiana Indianapolis Ind Franklin Riley

Judge orders settlement to pay 16500 on debt

Referee Judge Harris in Fort Wayne directs Willis Rhoades of Auburn, trustee of the McClellan banks in Dekalb county, to accept Charles McClellan's offer to settle the debt of 33000 at fifty cents on the dollar.

Ort Wayne Ind Harris Willis Rhoades Auburn McClellan Banks Dekalb County Charles McClellan

Runaway Team Shatters Window. Man Hurt

In Hammond Indiana on March 11 Phillip Barman tried to stop a runaway team. The horse veered and wrecked through a plate glass window of a furniture store dragging Barman by the bits. He sustained injuries from the flying glass.

Hammond Ind Phillip Barman Barman

Finger Found in Marion Shooting Incident

In Marion Indiana on March 12, Maurice J. Archer found the index finger at Fifth and Washington streets. Police reported the finger probably belonged to a burglar shot by a patrolman Saturday night.

Marion Ind Maurice J. Archer Fifth Washington Streets

Body Exhumed in Evansville Mystery Case

The body of 22 year old Della Vann was exhumed in Booneville by Coroner Walling. George Harrison, a wealthy young farmer, was arrested and posted bond after involvement in the mysterious death at the home of midwife Marie Stieler in Evansville.

Booneville Ind Della Vann Marie Stieler Evansville Goroner Walling George Harrison

Earlham College Wins State Debate Championship

In Richmond Indiana on March 12 Earlham College defeated DePauw University to claim the state championship after a Friday night debate. Earlham won the unanimous decision.

Earlham College Richmond Ind DePauw University Earlham

Heavy Rain and Wind Hit Petersburg Area

A day of heavy rain and strong wind in Petersburg Indiana. The White River at Stork's Ferry rose three feet since daylight according to a telephone message from the river crossing.

Petersburg Ind Stork’s Ferry White River Here

Divorce Action Stemming From Turfman Case In Evansville

Evansville court records show Mrs W P Rob, wife of a turfman, filing for divorce after her husband’s attempt to adopt Theodore Kovekordes, the county records indicate. The action cites $15000 in damages and was filed Wednesday in Evansville Indiana.

Evansville Ind W. P.robb Theodore Kovekordes

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