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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1901
Page
1
Admiral Schley details his actions and decisions during the Battle of Santiago de Cuba, describing fleet movements, signals, and exchanges with Commodore Schley and Capt. Cook. He recounts weather, maneuvers, and the sequence leading to the Spanish ships' surrender, highlighting command responsibilities and the pursuit outcomes.
Reports say efforts to secure Ellen M Stone’s release continue. Messages were sent to Consul General and the consul at Constantinople urging renewed communication between the missionaries and the authorities. Officials remain hopeful for her eventual freedom as trustworthy reports place her near Pelitza close to the front.
A report from José de Olvares at the World’s Fair headquarters states that Nicaragua’s government will participate in the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. The Nicara guan commissioner was instructed to gather and forward all available information to Nicaragua’s minister in Washington.
In Toplar Juifs Missouri on December 2 Steven Clark and Zeb Crite were sentenced to be hanged. Clark murdered Alice Giles in jealousy and Crite killed Thomas Graham by shooting at his door on September 1. The two men face capital punishment for their crimes.
Georgetown Ky Oct 28 For the second time Caleb Powers was found guilty of conspiracy to murder William Goebel and sentenced to life in the penitentiary. The trial occurred Saturday with a large crowd as jurors deliberated 44 minutes and the foreman announced the verdict. Powers asked for appeal and was remanded to Fort Knox jail for safekeeping until further proceedings.
The assailant Czolgrosz faces immediate death by electric chair at Auburn Prison with authorities planning to burn his clothing and confiscated letters after the execution. Warden Mead sets Tuesday as the execution time and will release a brief statement on the prisoner's last words and autopsy results. A Polish priest may visit, though church reconciliation remains unresolved.
A War Department notice from the division of imperial affairs shows total receipts from customs sources in Cuba for the first nine months of 1908 amounting to SUSSM4S, with the prior period in 1808 recorded as SLEs7s722 and a further figure of 1s v9 Flee 47 noted.
Cable dispatch reports General Castro routed by Munas Tebar in a six hour fight at Maturin Bermudez. Tebar, a Venezuelan revolutionary aspirant for the presidency, sends word from San Juan Porto Rico on October 23.
London rumors in ministerial circles claim relations between King Edward VII and Prime Minister Salisbury are strained. It is alleged Salisbury offered his resignation and the king refused to accept it.
The Court of Common Pleas in Florencr variance ruled that no marriage contracted in this state between a white man and a Negro woman in 1867 was invalid. The decision affects marriages from that era and clarifies the legality of such unions.
Champion powered a motor bicycle to a mile in 1 minute 12 2-3 seconds at Vallsbury New Jersey, breaking the world record. He had previously posted 1:15 three weeks earlier, improving the mark on a motorized bicycle.
Fragmentary report notes a strike event near New Orleans affecting railroad lines. Vague details reference afternoon activity, unclear parties, and repeated mentions imply resumed tensions over labor actions.
Fire at French Lick Springs hotel in Indiana destroyed the bathhouse and annex while the main section was saved. About 250 to 309 guests were registered as firefighters and townspeople, aided by the hotel fire department, battled the blaze with no injuries reported. The hotel, recently purchased by Thomas Taggart and partners, sustained damages around 40000 with no local fire protection beyond bucket brigades.
David J. Leathers of Cinchonati recovered a $1,300 judgment from the Spencer house proprietor after his sample case was taken from the Grand hotel and later found with his name inside. He was arrested on suspicion of theft and sued for false arrest when the error was discovered.
In Mancie Watt filed against William Neff a jury awarded Matthews $1 for damages after a three day circuit court suit claiming Neff won the affections of his wife. Matthews sought $10,000 with costs awarded to him. verdict set damages at 31 dollars.
Logansport Indiana October 24 Franz Hermann and his younger son Rue rode along a narrow strip between Twin Lakes when the burro? grooms gave way and the buggy and occupants were washed into the water The horse carried them out into the lake They became entangled in the fines After three years work six men in bowls finally saved their lives.
The country’s youngest life convict, 14-year-old Smith Jones, started his sentence Thursday at the Michigan City state prison after a first degree murder conviction in Warrick County. The offense was so grave the judge ordered prison rather than reform school.
Emanuel Moorman of Alexandria files in Indiana circuit court for divorce from his wife on grounds that she chews tobacco and smokes cigarettes. He married two years ago and learned of these habits the day after the ceremony.
Munese Indiana October 25 Judge J B Morland refused to hear the trial of Enoch Davis charged with violating the compulsory educational laws because he was suffering from edema. The court would not allow him to be brought in. Davis remains jailed awaiting trial.
At the Christian church in Windfall under the W C T U, contestants included Miss Myrtle White Miss Cleo Hough Miss Jennie Meyers Miss Lena McKay Miss Olive Hough Miss Cecil Budd and Master Willie Bishop with Miss Cecil Budd winning the prize.
Aurora Indiana reports rapid growth with five new residences underway and two double and two single houses planned by J Wright. Increased factory employment drives the surge as local industry adds workers.
Twenty six property owners on East State Street filed suit in Huntington circuit court to challenge sewer assessments levied by the city commissioners.
William I. Hall, Alexandria city clerk, submitted his resignation at a special Alexandria council meeting in Anderson Indiana. He faced impeachment proceedings, prompting his exit. In Flora Indiana, John Thaker announces his sixth marriage in five years, claiming married life is not a failure.
A letter to Superintendent Buckner from Indiana Secretary of State Hunt says firms operating in Indiana entirely via commercial travelers by telegraph or mail without a warehouse fall outside the foreign corporations law. He notes a Louisville suit ruling that noncompliance with the new license law prevents recovery, and believes the Indiana court of last resort will confirm this interpretation.
In the Charles Dunn murder trial Mrs. Cothrell testified Alice Cothrell disappeared July 2. She recounted Dunn telling her to hush up and later denying the body in the cistern. The body was removed later that afternoon by the Dunn home. Edward Cothrell said he left Dunn at 12:20 on the day Alice vanished.
Kokomo Indiana Oct 25 A sexton digging a grave at Cassville four miles north of Kokomo unearthed a 12 inch diameter petrified log. The grain and knots are visible and relatives secured a section of the tree to craft a monument over Mrs John Houser s grave in a Deer Creek cemetery. It is described as the only woman s monument of its kind in Indiana.
A Pennsylvania Railroad special train carrying senior executives including President Cushatt and General Manager Peek passed through Upland when a team of horses jumped from a Main Street incline onto the tracks and fell 20 feet below, narrowly missing the last coach. Driver Fred Hoffman saved himself by leaping away as the viaduct was crowded with school children.
The Indiana Bankers association closed with Franks Powell as president from Madison and R. T. L. O'Hair of Greencastle named vice president. C. L. Ferrell of Indianapolis became secretary and C. Coffin of Indianapolis treasurer. A reception followed at the Propylaeum Thursday night for visiting bankers and their wives.
John Dwiggins, a wealthy Anderson manufacturer and former head of the Dwiggins Wire Fence Co, eloped with Mrs. Liavid Bird, wife of a laborer. The affair follows Dwiggins’ recent sale of his company.
A Vandalia passenger train struck John Johnson and George Johnson in Brazil Ind at 4 45 p m Thursday evening instantly killing both men. The mangled bodies were found at the scene and the tragedy is under investigation by local authorities.
Miracle Ind October 25 D B Moore a farmer brought several pure gold nuggets to town claiming to have found them in gravel pits on his farm The discovery has created excitement in the area with locals watching for further developments.
Kirby of Dayton Gibson of Muncie and Dr Britton of Indianapolis won purses at the Muncie Gun Club tournament on Wednesday scoring 35 and 20 birds as fifty shooters participated in the event held in Muncie Indiana on October 24.
Fire wiped out the American Washboard Co plant at 1474 East Madison Avenue in Cleveland on Wednesday. The loss is estimated around 50 000 dollars and partial coverage by insurer is noted.
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