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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1903
Page
1
Complete returns show Herrick with a decisive plurality in Ohio and a nationwide GOP wave. Rutherford Herrick leads a Republican ticket sweeping Hamilton County and most counties, while Democrats carry several counties but fall short statewide. The Ohio Senate tilts Republican and the House remains split, signaling broad GOP gains despite scattered Democratic wins.
The tally shows six districts favoring the canal amendment among 6,437 actual votes. Of 629,18 registered voters, 282,967 cast ballots with 439,493 expressing their opinion on the measure.
Ironton reports John I Bates re elected Massachusetts governor by about 37 00 over Democrat William A Gaston with 52 315 read so far from a dozen towns. The legislature stays split with Democrats and Republicans. Socialist party loses one seat. Final state tally shows Bates 198 593 and Gaston 16 344.
Nov midnight counts show partial returns from Baltim ore and Maryland with Democrats carrying the city and state ticket by small margins. Republicans gain several seats in the House while William H. Green leads as sheriff and Governor Warfield nears a 5 000 vote plurality statewide.
Latest Colorado results indicate Campbell leads the Republican ticket for justice of the supreme court, with Wilson carrying most counties but falling short of a sharp plurality. Wilson’s only large margin comes from Denver, while Teller County votes favor Devault, nominee of the Ninety Nine party, for assessor by a sizable plurality.
In Trenton New Jersey on Tuesday Republicans secured four of six state senate seats and enough assembly wins to claim changes. The Democrats swept Union County overturning the United States Senate bid of Kean. The next senate will sit 14 Republicans and 9 Democrats with the horse race showing 3 Republicans and 24 Democrats in the assembly.
Complete returns from every county show Gov. Cummins with a large plurality over Democrat J. B. Sul Hwan. Cummins predicted a 2000 plus margin but Republicans claimed over 1800 at times, while Democrats conceded no more than 2000. The result is viewed as a personal victory for Cummins by many.
Final Lancaster County returns indicate the Republican margin overwhelming the opposition with gains described as the largest in history. Analysts note no candidate reaching the anticipated threshold and statewide figures reflecting strong party support.
In Dachson Mississippi the ticket led by J. Ro Vardaman for governor is elected. A new legislature is chosen with two U S senators TF dD Moner and As J McLauriy set to serve, having faced no opposition after August primary.
At midnight reports indicate the re election of Gov Garvin Democrat by a greatly reduced plurality. The vote is very close and final results may depend on the last district heard from. The Republican state central committee claimed later returns would overcome Garvin s lead.
Richmond Virginia on November 4 reports statewide elections yielded a Democratic edge with few contests and several close races undecided at 11:30 p.m. The outcome appeared favorable to Democrats as results remained unsettled in hard fought districts.
Early partial returns from San Francisco count Labor candidate against Republican Crocker with Schmitz noted as a probable rejection. Figures show Crocker leading 3.282 to 1.4565 with precincts still reporting.
Early totals from Philadelphia show strong support for the leading candidate with statewide figures indicating a near complete count in most counties. The partial results reveal a high plurality favoring the main party candidate as the race moves toward final tallies.
The text reports that Panama declared independence with enthusiasm after the Colombian gunboat Cartagena and troops arrived in Colon. The US gunboat Nashville facilitated the settlement by coordinating troop movements and train transport to Cartagena. The United States recognizes the new de facto Panama government while awaiting official consular guidance.
Washington November 9 The extra session opens with re elected and sworn in old House officers. Speaker Cannon oversees oath for new members as Senate and House set week for preliminaries and adjournment. Panama canal questions loom alongside Cuba trade talks.
A cable from Gen Reyes reports his appointment by Colombia as peace commissioner to negotiate with Panama. News sparks enthusiastic celebrations in Panama City as the move is seen as securing the Isthmus independence and stabilizing the region.
Boston scene as the American Federation of Labor convenes at Faneuil Hall with 475 delegates representing 17 000 votes. President Gompers and President Mitchell lead the gathering forecasting a ten day session length. Empress Dowager to depart Peking amid potential tensions with Russia to Kai Feng Hou Nan capital province.
Secretary of War Root arrived from Europe and said there is a possibility troops may be sent to the isthmus. He declined to be quoted on lack of information but reviewed dispatches and commented that the developments were very interesting.
Urgent recommendation from Admiral H. T. B. Harris in his first annual paymaster general report calls for raising the naval supply fund from 2.7 million to 4 million dollars. He says the current fund is inadequate to meet emergency calls and asks that proceeds from condemned and obsolete supplies be credited to the fund with few exceptions.
Pittsburg November 9 John Mitchell will not run again for president of the United Mine Workers union. A close friend says Mitchell would join President Roosevelt's cabinet if Roosevelt is re elected, replacing Cortelyou as secretary of commerce and labor. Cortelyou may return to private secretary to the president.
In Sicily near Palazzolo Acreide peasants digging on an estate uncover a hoard from Syracuse. The find includes a stone-encrusted artistic diadem a solid gold belt several ornate rings and coins of various values. Government takes possession but will compensate the estate owner after expert appraisal.
Yokohama November 9. Official circles in Tokio say rumors of a near final settlement are misleading. The Tokio government awaits Russia's reply which is expected momentarily but will only move the Far Eastern question to another stage.
An drew McNeal of Hickory North Carolina, a veteran of the 73d Pennsylvania, who traveled to attend a dedication, fell from a second story Rossmore hotel window Sunday night and died within two hours.
Captain and right end Frank Shanklin of Hanover college football died at Deaconess hospital after a practice game injury five weeks earlier. He was a popular student from Franklin, Indiana, and had recently fallen seriously ill before his death. His passing followed initial reports of critical condition in Indianapolis.
The Purdue football train wreck victims in Indianapolis hospitals show overall improvement. C. O. Tangeman of Cincinnati remains critical with prognosis uncertain for a week. W. Spray of Sandusky and Dennis Long of Louisville, seriously injured, expect to leave by Thursday. O. Wright of Pendleton, with a broken back, improves and may undergo an operation Thursday.
Jules Hachet of Hartford City ex treasurer of Mississinewa Window Glass Co op erative sues J R Johnson Leopold Manbourg and others in Delaware court for 15000 alleging false imprisonment. He faced a 111% day stay linked to a class contract sale and larceny charges. additional cases to enter.
Gran Andrews of Dubois County reports on a murder case involving Stanford Freeman. Crabble and witnesses allegedly died to conceal the crime, with Crabble Woman murdered after revealing testimonies.
The funeral for Mrs Eliza C Hendricks widow of the late Vice President Hendricks was held Thursday afternoon at St Pauls Episcopal Church with Rev Lewis Brown officiating. She left an estate of several hundred thousand dollars and received a large bouquet of American beauty roses from ex President Grover Cleveland.
The 18th annual YWCA Indiana convention opened in Richmond on Thursday night and will run through Sunday. Sessions are split between Richmond venues and Earlham College with some meetings held locally and others at the college.
Gov Durbin issues a Thanksgiving proclamation calling Indiana residents to stop work on the holiday and gather in places of worship to give thanks for abundant blessings.
Marion Indiana November 5 the city council passed a measure restricting automobile speeds in downtown districts to five miles per hour and in residential areas to eight miles per hour.
In Aurora Indiana on November 6 George Men tel of Wright's Corner carried off the prize in a rifle tournament. The veteran hit the bull's eye twice out of ten at 75 yards offhand with his old Squirrel rifle. President of Taylor University bio November 7 708 3.
Vaughn, said to have fought 150 ring battles as a lightweight, was convicted in October and given the maximum penalty of one to five years in the reformatory. He has allegedly posed as a chamberlain to women, and a new trial has been requested.
Indianapolis November 5 The annual stockyards speed sale draws horsemen nationwide. George Ketcham owner of Crescens is bidding on fast yearlings including one that trotted a half in 1 15. Thursday marks the sale’s big day.
Miss Nellie Samson woodcarving instructor and Miss Elizabeth Millspaugh head of Purdue music school were hospitalized with internal serious injuries after Saturday wreck in Indianapolis.
German Lutheran school teachers from Northern Indiana and Western Ohio adjourned after a three day session in Laporte. South Bend was chosen for next year’s conference. Participants agreed English instruction for catechism should begin.
Wm. Pease a Pierceville grocer was driving home from Delaware when a locust limb toppled from a wagon and struck him in the right eye. The blow broke blood vessels tore the socket and severely damaged the optic nerve in his eye.
Noblesville Indiana November 6 A brother Joel Hoover fronts a petition seeking executive clemency for Edward Hoover the murderer of his father in law Hoover's wife signs it The drive aims to stave off the death penalty for Hoover.
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