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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1909
Page
2
A collection of witty observations touching on international affairs science and technology. The notes reference Italy Philippines Washington sunlit moons battleships a noble horse and various inventions including wireless telegraph and the cinematograph. Wilbur Wright comments on airships.
Legislature moves to curb abusive calls by making the practice of cursing or obscene language over telephone lines a criminal offense. The measure targets insulting greetings like Hello and seeks penalties for repeated offenders.
Alfred Austil releases a new poem and notes the act of publication stands out more than the work itself. The piece appears in the latest issue, attracting limited critical notice.
The nation shows resilience amid ongoing upheavals as seismic events are met with calm by the public and authorities. Political tensions continue to shape daily life and governance.
The item mentions a Texas picture of serving humming birds on toast inspiring confidence in a chef who specializes in alligator steaks. An Ohio man invents an aeroplane but needs a horse to start it while Indiana Pegasus flies on his own. Illinois debates a bill to label married men as a humorous reflection on social norms.
The question notes a rush of farmers to cities amid Germany’s push to become the world’s factory. It suggests concern over urban migration undermining agricultural regions and slowing national industrial progress.
In trading one ball player for another it sometimes seems a square deal for either side to include a water boy or a bat carrier.
A softer winter brings mixed effects with some businesses facing slower activity while the poor enjoy relative comfort. The note warns that mud and damp conditions can still pose hardships when winter weather arrives.
The czar rode through St. Peters burg streets without boiler plate protection and officials say Russia is making progress.
A Philadelphia physician claims fresh eggs have medicinal value for stomach troubles. He suggests the public will pay higher drug store prices for this remedy.
Report states a New Jersey court in Newark ruled women wearing high heels cannot claim damages after falling stepping from a street car. The decision relies on public safety and contributory fault standards.
There is testimony that horse numbers and prices rise in the United States signaling continued opportunity for manufacturers of motor vehicles as the field expands.
A Turtle Creek banker repaid his institution the amount stolen and spent a year pursuing the thief, presenting a strong contrast to others who fail to act.
Reports indicate Sweden will permit women to vote, with observers noting it may bring no more embarrassment or advantage than western states that already recognize the feminine ballot. The text frames the reform as cautiously accepted and locally unsurprising.
A Paris school for the blind uses a fine collection of stuffed animals to teach natural history. The tactile display helps students identify birds and beasts, enriching their understanding despite blindness.
A Moroccan proverb collection highlights three untrustworthy things luck women and horses. Another quip notes mounting a horse losing hunting dogs and the earkniss rattle to drive away dull care.
Steel billets have fallen by 16 dollars per ton over the last six months, a bargain that has not drawn a rush from buyers or prompting women to seek the deal.
A resident details spring like routines to organize a garden project. He sketches a blueprint of his yard, inventories seeds, sharpens tools, and explains to children the consequences of disturbing vegetable beds.
Washington says in caucus the Democrats nominated Indiana’s William W. Adams of Bartholomew County for doorkeeper of the U S House. Rep Lincoln Dixon placed the nomination and Dixon laments the honor is only nominal, noting the post pays 6500 dollars yearly and oversees 185 staff.
The Patoka river overflow reached a new high and flooded thousands of acres north of Oakland City. Residents evacuated as water entered homes and levees at Dongola overflowed, making roads north of town impassable.
Harry Doty aged 18 and George Miller aged 19 were arrested at Sunman and returned to Indianapolis. Doty admitted to striking the blows that killed Mrs. Mary Nichols near White River and Eagle Creek with a black jack found in his possession.
Fred Gilman once called the Goodland bank wrecker has been paroled from Michigan City penitentiary. He failed the bank in 1804 and was found guilty in February 1907 of embezzlement with an indeterminate one to three year sentence.
Wabash farmer Grant Long identified oats stolen from him by arguing that a specific variety all looked alike. A jury found Dole King Cal King and Elmer Marshall guilty after defense attorneys claimed identification was impossible.
Harry Quick age 20 son of Anderson parents was arrested by Detective Guy Kremer in Denver charged with attempting to pass a draft note bearing a forged signature. He is the son of county treasurer George F. Quick of Anderson.
Fort Wayne chapter members of Murat Temple Order of the Mystic Shrine in Indianapolis have moved to withdraw from that temple to organize a lodge in Fort Wayne.
Veterinary surgeons report dogs infected with rabies running at large in South Bend after investigating complaints.
Shelbyville: Pearl Loggin wins divorce from Carl Loggin amid allegations of drunkenness and lost money at poker. Tipton: a seven leg lamb born healthy with two extra limbs. Anderson: new police board led by Lafe J. Burr aims to hire a superintendent, former Mark Robbins likely candidate. New Albany: Rev. Dr W R Plummer to leave Wesley Chapel to join St Paul’s in Louisville. Madison: Lincoln Dixon appoints William Cochran to Annapolis Academy. Columbus: John Thompson buys Shaffer farm of 186 acres for 13800. Alexandria: Clyde Markle and Laura Leonard wed in Anderson after trip. South Bend: River Park Methodists approve plans for a new church to be built in spring and summer.
Princeton report states Henry F. Agar, once believed drowned in the Wabash, pleaded not guilty to four forgery indictments after being found in San Benito Texas last December. He faces 15 indictments alleging forgery totaling about 70000 tied to his former grain dealing influence in southern Indiana. Memorial services had been held after his disappearance in January 1907.
The county commissioners let 18 gravel road contracts after 172 bids from 35 bidders. Contracts totaled 73000 dollars.
The Inglish will case from Danville, tried twice in Hendricks circuit court with hung juries, has been docketed for a third trial but plaintiffs secured a change of venue to Montgomery county for the present term.
Ballou Hoff man lawyers sue Susan Shoff owner of the Aveline hotel and lessees for 15000 alleging the fatal May fire was caused by the elevator motor. Abraham Benjamin, brother of Charles Benjamin, is named as a party to the suit.
Bloomington report states John Fulford of Hensonburg was found sane by an insanity commission after his arrest following his baby's funeral on a charge of mistreating the child.
At a Republican precinct committeemen meeting in the courthouse assembly room Fort Wayne Wilbur Y. Carpenter was named chairman of the city central committee for the coming municipal election Harry G Hogan was elected vice chairman.
Tom Bates, a veteran cobbler who vanished from Rushville two months ago, was located in Orleans where he previously resided. He reportedly has a wife and several children in Orleans whom he abandoned 29 years ago.
Rumors say the body of Mrs. Sarah L. Snearly in Wabash may be exhumed again for chemical analysis to test for strychnine, linked to Dr. George E. Snearly who faces responsibility for her death.
Laura Flemming sues Dickenson Trust Company Earlham College and others in circuit court to set aside probate of Cyrus W. Hodgin's will. Hodgin was a professor at Earlham College and the dispute centers on the estate of his late father.
Alexander Gordon, superintendent of the Richmond street car lines and assistant superintendent of the eastern division of the Terre Haute Indianapolis and Eastern traction lines, succeeds to the office of superintendent.
Fort Wayne reports show accessions to the public schools at the spring term totaling 299. In Mishawaka every unmuzzled dog will be killed after rabies were found in a dog head sent to the state laboratory. Bloomington court awards Col. L T Dickason $1200 against the Indianapolis Southern Railroad for a right of way. The Crawfordsville Eagles celebrate four year anniversary with 150 members from multiple towns.
Theodore Roosevelt sails from New York on the Hamburg to pursue an African fauna expedition with Maj. Edgar A. Mearns J. Loring Alden and Edmund Heller. The party plans a Uganda crossing to Lake Victoria then Nile travel toward Khartoum and Cairo before touring European capitals Berlin Paris and England.
Ex president Theodore Roosevelt plans a six month African expedition with Kermit Roosevelt as chief hunter and official photographer. They will travel from Mombasa to Nairobi with R J Cuninghame as guide, trapping small mammals and collecting specimens for the Smithsonian while avoiding large game hunting beyond ministerial or preservation approval.
Colonel Duncan B. Cooper and his son 2otin were found guilty of second degree murder for the killing of former U S Senator Edward Ward Carmack in Nashville on November 9. They were sentenced to 20 years. The defense plans an immediate appeal arguing jury coercion and denial of a free trial. John Sharpe was acquitted.
At a Field township home in Mt. Vernon Illinois $53,000 was recovered after weeks of digging. David Meyers hosted the reunion and kept large sums at home. Clarence Meyers his son aided the searchers uncovering money buried in a cellar.
Women students at the University of Missouri protest the label co eds calling it a reproach. They plan a meeting to discuss actions to stop the term and defend their status on campus.
In Imogene Iowa criminals blew the vault of the First National bank late last night and fled with ten thousand dollars. The robbery was discovered when the bank opened this morning. Local authorities investigate the incident and search for suspects.
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