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Odon Journal

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Odon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1903

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Filipino lieutenant sues to annul alleged marriage

First Lieut. Sidney S. Burbank of Fort Leavenworth filed in district court to annul a purported marriage to Mrs. Conception Vazques of Valladolid. The Filipino widow claimed wedlock and support, while Burbank and a campion affidavit deny the ceremony occurred. The case hinges on a forged marriage certificate and records at the village, with a three month response window for Vazques.

Lieut Burbank Leavenworth Valladolid Pro Inez United States Vazques Fort Lrav War Department Filip Nesce Fhribank Mur Hank Tia

Woman's Veteran Relief Union Plans National Encampment

Washington dispatch notes that Robert and Decerege Pyrenforth, leaders at the helm of the Union Veterans union, issued orders announcing the national encampment of the Woman's Veteran Relief Union to be held in Louisville in October.

Woman's Veteran Relief Union Washington Robert & Decerege Dpyrenforth The Union Veterans’ Union Rhing Louisville

Major Delmar Equals World's Record

New York Sept 26 Delmar equaled the world record at Yonkers Empire City track, finishing the mile in 2 00 after splits of 59, 2:00, and 1:23 to the three quarters, tying Lou Dion's mark.

Delmar New York Empirre City Yonkers Lou Dion

Anti Sunday Baseball Bill Passes House in Alabama

Montgomery September 26 The Renate passed the anti Sunday baseball bill which had earlier cleared the house and now goes to the governor for approval. The measure prohibits playing certain kinds of games on Sundays.

Montgomery Ala Renate

Russia Handed Note to Bulgarian Government

Turkey the Premice Power Vienna Sept 16 reports a Russian note presented to the Bulgarian government. The dispatch notes diplomatic tension and regional moves amid ongoing Balkan strains with Bulgaria.

Turkey Premice Vienne Boleariag. Gover

Curtis Jett Sentenced In Kentucky Murder Case

Court records show Curtis Jett convicted of assassinating Jim Cockrill in Jackson Kentucky on July 21, 1992. Judge Osborne ordered Jett into custody with execution by hanging on December 18, 1903, a remark from Jett and defense motions noted as proceedings move toward appeal in Frankfort.

Cynthiena Curtis Jett Jim Cockrill Jackson Kyr Judge Oborne Craigmyle Sheriff Leach Jett Oborne Anothen Sanset Blanton JetCs Osborne Weldt Lexington Court of Appeals Frankfort

Liquor Dealers Barred At Sovereign Grand Session

Baltimore reports a sovereign grand lodge session where attempts to admit mixed blend members and to give patriarchs militant direct representation failed. A proposal defining Gen M A Raney salary at 1.20 also failed, while liquor dealer inclusion and prize schedules for degree exemplifications were announced, with cups valued at 150 dollars.

Baltimore Patriarchs Militant Sovereign Grant Lodge M. A. Raney Patriarchs Meridian Lodge Manapalis Ind Federal City Lodge Washington Iy, C Woodward Todgc Woodward, Ia Toodward Lodge Woodward En- Manapolis Columbus Lodge Washington, D. C Woodward Lodge Richmond Sylvia Lodge Indianapolis Claosure Lodge Syracuse N. C

Hubbell Wealth Transfers for Des Moines College Fund

Frederick M. Hubbell and wife Frances transfer about 5041.44 to Trustees Frederick M. Hubbell and Grover C. Hubbell and successors for the establishment of a college of learning in Des Moines Iowa with a limitation to the state for that purpose.

Des Moines Frederick M. Hubbell Iowa Frances FE. Hubbell Grover C. Hubbell College of Learning

President Roosevelt avoids new discussion on Miller case stance

The president finishes summer at Segamor Pit then returns to Washington with Mrs. Roosevelt and children. He will not discuss the Miller case or host a conference on it, sticking to principles outlined in his published letters and refusing to enter a broader debate. Mitchell the mine workers president plans luncheon in Washington, but the meeting will not center on Miller.

L. Lb Roosevelt Segamore Pit Christ Episcopal Church Rooseevelt Etsel Archie Quentin Loeb Washington Mitchel W. HH. Alister Government Printing Office Mitchell Miller Cortelyou United States

Fitzsimmons Gardner Bout in November Planned

At Bath Beach a conference settled to stage a 20 round light heavyweight title fight at the Yosemite Club San Francisco or New York area in late November. Gardner holds the title with a 70 percent purse for the winner and 25 percent to the loser.

New York Bath Beach Bob Fitzsimmons Wm. Pierce Boston George Gardner James C. Kennedy Yosemite Athletic Club San Francisco Fitzsimmons Gardner Yosemite Club

Tragedy at German Lutheran Church in Lacrosse

Herman Rossow fatally shot his wife at the German Lutheran church corner of Fifth and Cass streets during Sunday services in Lacrosse Wisconsin. Rossow wounded himself and both were attended by hundreds of witnesses. Mrs Rossow appeared to be dying while Rossow was dangerously wounded but may survive. The couple had been separated for some time and Rossow waited at a livery barn opposite the church before the attack.

Lacrosse Wis Fifth Cass Streets Siunfay Herman Rossow Ead Firmsett Rossow

Lynching in Lynchburg as mob shoots inmate outside jail

In Lynchburg Tennessee on September 26 a mob seized a Black man jailed for assaulting a white woman after a violent clash with the sheriff and 25 white men. One of the mob was shot and wounded. Three lynchers were captured inside the jail. one confessed naming 13 mob members.

Lynchburg Tenn Jall Deer

Ruth Bryan and W. A. Leavitt to wed in Fairview

Lincoln Neb sept 26 The marriage of Miss Ruth Bryan and W A Leavitt of Newport will take place Saturday evening October 3 at Fairview the home of the Bryans. Dr Swearingen pastor of the First Presbyterian Church will officiate.

Linncoln Neb Ruth Bryan W. A. Leavitt Newport Fairview Bryans Dr. Swearingen First Presbyterian Church

Will Build Cup Challenger

London Sept 26 Capt Wales of Sydney is in England to arrange a yacht built to contest the America’s Cup He proposes a boat with a twin keel of his own design as part of the challenger plan.

London Wales Sydney England

Physician Dies During Operation in Kansas

Dr. Choe Gardiner, a renowned physician from Emporia Kansas, collapsed and died from heart failure while performing an operation on a patient at his home. The incident occurred September 26 and shocked the local medical community.

Jsmporia Kan Choe. Gardiner

Chief of Police Jenkins Killed in Attala Bar Disturbance

Attala Alabama September 28 Chief of Police Jenkins was shot and killed while attempting to quell a disturbance behind a saloon. Patrolman W H Blankenship and John White were seriously wounded. John White and Gibbs were involved in a dispute with gunfire. White is in custody.

Attala Ala Jenkins W. H. Blankenship John White Gibbs Chief Jenkins White

Balloonists complete France to England flight

Count De la Vaulx and Count d'Outrement descended a balloon near Hull Yorkshire after leaving Paris. The nonstop crossing marks the first successful balloon journey from France to England in under 21 hours.

France England Balison London Count de la Vaulx Hull Yorkshire Paris

Portugal to Check Secret Emigration from Azores

Lisbon Sept 28 The Portuguese government will create a special police force for the Azores to halt the secret emigration that has been ongoing for some time, especially to the United States.

Portugal Oes Lisbon Azore Islands United States

Berlin tests electric rail line speeds over 117 mph

Speed contest on the Zossen experimental electric railroad near Berlin reached over 117 miles per hour during a high speed trial. Officials reported the record as a milestone in electric traction and rail development.

Berlin

Yellow fever rises in Laredo Texas amid quarantines

In Laredo Texas yellow fever cases climbed with two deaths and 12 new infections reported. Dr Guiteras led a house to house survey confirming 12 genuine cases as the city imposes a strict quarantine limiting movement in Webb County and blocking outbound travel.

Laredo Tex Guiteras Texas Webb County Mariana Treveno Treveno Lampasas Nuevo Laredo Tampic

General Strike Looms In National Packing Industry

Chicago reports a possible nationwide strike by butchers and affiliated workers if owners do not meet demands from the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of America. Packers offer current wages, but a work demand dispute triggers a nationwide vote Monday, with potential action affecting over 50 000 workers.

Chicago United States Amalgamated

Murdered Birmingham Woman Found in Lake

The body of Mollie Williams, about 25, was recovered from East Lake with three bullet wounds to the head. No struggle was evident. Physicians call it murder. Suspect Carl A. Kelley, a painter from Jacksonville and Macon, was arrested after being seen at the lake Thursday afternoon. He denies involvement.

Birmingham Ala Mollie Williams Sast Lake Caariel A. Kelley Jacksonville Fila Macon

Dres den to open first continent alcohol cure institution

Berlin will inaugurate October 1 the first continent wide institution for cure of drunkenness. Patients must be sane diagnosable as curable and voluntarily submit to a healthful living regime. Atlanta observers report Bishop Henry M. Turner advocating separation of the races as the solution to the race problem.

Berlin Dresden Atlanta Henry M. Turner African Methodist Episcopal Church

Lorvale Wilmer Secrecated At His Niagara Falls Home

In a brief Newark typed fragment from Niagara Falls New York on September 28 Lorvale Wilmer was secreted at a residence. The notice provides minimal readable details about an event involving this individual.

Niagara’ Falls N. Y Lorvale Wilmer

Train wreck on Southern Railway trestle near Danville kills nine

A south bound Southern railway mail train jumped a 75 foot trestle near Danville Virginia on Sunday. Nine crew members were killed and seven injured. The wreck collapsed a 500 foot wooden trestle on a sharp curve. Fire crews extinguished flames as traffic across two divisions was delayed for days.

Brodie Southern Riverside Danville

Lou Dillon Will Not Enter Rivalry for Supremacy

Cleveland dispatch reports Lou Dillon owner C K G Billings will not let the five year old mare race for supremacy. Lou Dillon is inexperienced and untrained and will travel with the Billings string to Lexington for two engagements. After Lexington she heads to Memphis for two trials against the world trotting record, likely her final run of the season.

Cleveland C. K. G. Billings Lou Dillon Lexington Memphis

Policeman Shot by Negro in Birmingham

In Birmingham on a Sunday night Officer J. A. Mullin, one of the city's oldest policemen, was shot fatally while pursuing a suspected criminal in a tough district. The dying man named a Negro informant who led him to the wanted suspect, who fired three shots into Mullin before fleeing. the suspect's name remains unknown to police.

Birmingham Ala J. A. Mullin

Preparing For War Looms In Balkan Dispatches

London reports from September 28 indicate both Turkey and Bulgaria are actively preparing for the possibility of war amid ongoing dispatches. In Chicago, September 28, Alexander Clark of Evanston promoter of the Chicago elevated loop and North Shore electric line was found dead in the waiting room of Wisconsin Central station Antioch. Dr Alvin G Alderman, a well known American, in Monterey also noted. Schools have suspended.

London Turkey Bulgaria Chicago Alexander Clark Evanston Ioop North Shore Electric Line Wisconsin: Central Antioch Alderman Monterey Mex Ameri

Chicago Centennial Jubilee Opens With Fire Gloriously

Chicago marks its 100 year anniversary with a centennial jubilee. One hundred tons of combustibles burned in downtown as a symbolic, harmless replica of the 1871 fire. Sunday services spread through 300 churches and a Lincoln Park Indian encampment reunions one hundred tribes. A crowd estimated up to 260000 attended the encampment events. Musicians warn that if the US Marine Band joins the program, other bands may withdraw from the parade and pageant.

Chicago Lincoln Park Chicago Federation of Musicians United States Marine Band

Army Maneuvers at Camp Young West Point Ky

Troops at Camp Young prepare for the first maneuvers on Monday simulating advance and rear guard actions. The hospital treats 1H patients after injuries with Lt. Baskette from the Third Infantry and Capt. Morrison of the 20th Infantry among the wounded. Col. Raspopoff the Russian attache and Lt. Col. Foster of Great Britain arrive for the exercises.

Mrs Davis Rallies Amid Fears for Her Health

Buffalo report says Mrs Jefferson Davis shows marked improvement after a difficult period. Doctors cautious, noting she remains in danger despite the positive turn. The rally began Sunday with Mrs Davis sleeping fitfully and awakening in better spirits.

Buffalo N. Y Jefferson Davis Davis

Degeneracy Debate At Cassel Congress Addresses Inheritance

Berlin reports on a nationalist congress in Cassel where Dr. Moritz of Alsberg argued inherited degeneracy spreads across Europe. He linked it to social influence and alcohol, proposing a health certificate before marriage to curb alcoholism and resulting weakness.

Berlin Cassel Moritz Alsberg

Lenovsky Confesses to Hatchet Murder of Senneke

Wilkesbarre man Peter Lenovsky awaiting execution admits in confession he dealt the fatal hatchet blow to Anthony Senneke during the Exeter mine killing in April 1902.

Wilkesbarre Peter Lenovsky Anthony Senneke Exeter Senneke

France likely to assume protectorate over Morocco

Berlin reports that France may back the sultan of Morocco to quell unrest and assume protectorate status, aiming for an international arrangement per the National Zeitung.

Berlin National Zeitung France Morocco

Women Win Majority on Kansas County School Boards

The state superintendent reports that Kansas women have elected a majority of the members on county school boards across about 2,000 districts. This reflects a broad shift in local education governance with women taking control in many communities.

Topeka Kan Stat Superintendent of Public Instruction Kansas

Master Bakers Elect New Leaders At Milwaukee Meet

G Lt Hehengarten of St. Louis was chosen president and August Schmidt of Milwaukee was named vice president at the United Master Bakers of America convention in Milwaukee. The next convention will be in St. Louis.

Master Bakers Milwaukee Wis G. Lt. Hehengarten St. Louis United Master Bakers of America August Schmidt

Treasure Ship Discovered Near Jacksonvilla Site

A found vessel identified as the Treasure Ship was reported near Jacksonvilla on September 25. Details are scarce as officials verify the find and assess potential artifacts and ownership. Local authorities coordinate with maritime historians to determine provenance and salvage rights.

Death Follows Banquet Marked by Unlucky Thirteen

Dublin Indiana reports the demise of Mrs. Katherine Gilbert a prominent society woman linked to the Martha Washington society. At a banquet for the group thirteen guests were present triggering superstitions. Friday morning she died and her husband planned to act as pallbearer for a Civil War comrade but will instead attend his wife's funeral.

Dublin Ind Katherine Gilbert T. M. Bales Martha Washington Society

Perkins Re-elected President of Indiana Federation of Labor

Edgar A. Perkins was unanimously re-elected president at the Indiana Federation of Labor meeting in South Bend Indiana on Wednesday. New officers include First Vice President George Martie of Muncie Second Vice President Lilly Fredericks of Indianapolis Third Vice President Wellington O Connor of Staunton Fourth Vice President James E Hagerty of Terre Haute Fifth Vice President Charles J Steiss of Fort Wayne and Secretary Treasurer John W Peters.

South Bend Ind Edgar A. Perkins Indiana Federation of Leber George Mertie Muncie

Interurban Work Train Collides With Passenger Train

In South Marion Indiana on Thursday afternoon a collision between an Indiana Union traction line interurban work train and a Cincinnati Richmond Munice railroad passenger train killed three men and left two fatally injured. Joseph Wolf the crewman on the passenger train suffered almost decapitation. Fifteen workmen escaped by jumping. John Armour and W A Ladd of West Marion, on the work train, were killed. Others injured include David Moore of Marion and John Caldwell with internal injuries.

Marion Iid Indiana Union Traction Cincinnati, Richmond John Caldwell

Boiler Explosion Lands Several Hurt in Indiana

A boiler explosion near Schooner in Brown Township, Bloomington, Indiana, fatally injures James Wise and Gilbert Sturgeon. Mary Wise is badly burned, and Ray Wise and Henry Rose are injured. The boiler was said to be out of water and a heavy iron piece flew into a nearby store where farmers sat. Several houses were partly destroyed.

Bloomington Ind Brown Reunty James Wise Gilbert Sturgeon Mary Wise Ray Wise Sawyer Henry Rose Pine Noiler Brown Sturgeon

Elderly man ends life over toothache in Anderson

Geo Blavier, a septuagenarian pioneer of Anderson Indiana, killed himself by poisoning himself with carbolic acid after days of severe toothache. Relatives urged extraction but he refused and sought various remedies to ease the pain before dying several hours later.

Anderson Ind Geo. Blavier

24th Indiana infantry reunion officers named

South Bend Indiana September 25 24th Indiana infantry reunion elected officers President D W Worden Peru Indiana first vice president D B Hatesinson Goshen Indiana second vice president S Ir Allbright Goshen Indiana treasurer Perry Shoemaker Union Mills Indiana secretary P H Ducomb Lakeville Indiana corresponding secretary W H Whited Argus Indiana Next reunion will be held at Goshen Indiana

South Bend Ind 24Th Indiana Infantry D. W. Worden Peru D. B. Hates- Inson Goshen Sir Allbright Perry Shoemaker Union Mills P. H. Ducomb Lakeville W. H. Whited Argus

Roll Wins English Hotel Trophy at Indianapolis Clinic

In Indianapolis on September 24, George Roll of Blue Island NL won the English Hotel trophy in the gun clinic tournament with a 147 to 146 victory over A. Cc. Conner of Pekin Til, out of 150. More high scores were posted.

Indianapolis Ind George Roll Blue Island A. Cc. Conner Pekin, Til

Ten-year-old jailed for stealing to free family

Brazil Indiana September 24 Ten-year-old Willie Redmaster is jailed charged with stealing twelve dollars to post bail for his mother and sister. The boy stayed with his father after his parents separated.

Stele Brazil Ind Willie Redmaster

Indiana Day at St Louis Expo Planned for Sept 15

Indiana Day at the St Louis exposition is set for Thursday September 15. Assistant Secretary Alexander asked Gov Durbin to fix the date and the governor approved the change Friday.

Indianapolis Ind St. Louis Exposition Alexander Durbin

Indicted for Murder in Bedford Indiana Case

Bedford Ind Sept 26 Joseph Weeks and wife Cora Weeks indicted by grand jury for murder of Cora Weeks mother Susan M Ireland. Authorities report arrest of weeks as suspects and ongoing investigation into the case.

Bedford Ind Joseph Weeks Cora Weeks Mulder Susan M. Ireland Bota

Stone Cutters' Guild Formed at Bedford Meeting

A report from Bedford notes a stone cutters' guild organizing during a meeting. The sketch mentions the Bt. National stone workers and a focus on cutting and writing crafts. The item reflects local trade group activity and community craft pride.

Bedford Bt. National

Sanity of a horse in Brazil court suit

In Brazil Indiana a farmer named Joseph Siner sues horse dealer Charlie Murphy claiming a fine horse went on its knees for an hour and wandered aimlessly in a pious mood. Siner seeks 150 dollars damages.

Brazil Ind Joseph Siner Charlie Murphy

Rabb. in Circuit Court Denies Appeal Papers

In Lafayette Indiana on September 26 the circuit court refused to file the attorneys for Moses F Cause as to exceptions or the records in the case. This blocks an appeal to the Indiana Supreme Court. The lawyers seek a writ of mandamus to compel Judge Rabb to sign the papers for appeal.

Lafayette, Tud Rabb Circuit Court

Train wreck kills fireman on Vandalia line in Indianapolis

In Indianapolis on September 24 a heavy freight train on the Vandalia struck a curve at Merrill Street. Fireman Gaughan was crushed and killed, engineer Thom Gaughan and fireman Fred Harris were injured but survived. The curve area was being assisted when the disaster occurred.

Indianapolis Ind Merrill Street Sec Gaughan Thom Gaughan Fred Harris

Indiana wholesale grocers form state combine

Indianapolis, Sept. 26. Several Indiana wholesale grocers met with F C Letts of Chicago. Letts announces a preliminary organization for a state wholesale grocers combination. A second meeting in October aims to complete the organization with a capital of 161100,000.

Indianapolis Ind Indiana F.C. Letts Chicago

Gasoline Explosion Triggers 20000 Fire in Winslow District

Fire of unknown origin destroyed a block of frame and brick buildings in Winslow near Princeton Indiana. The blaze caused $20000 in damage and killed Joseph Millard who died from the excitement after the disaster occurred Friday afternoon.

Princeton Ind Glones Winslow Joseph Millard

Gifford Founder of Invalids' Home Dies at 73

Kokomo Indiana September 26 Dr T V Gifford founder of the invalids home and editor of the Journal of Hygro Therapy died at the home he established years ago aged 73 his dying request was that the hour of his burial be kept secret from the world.

Kokomo Ind T. V. Gifford The Invalids’ Home

Harper Linked to Arson Plot in Pierceville Case

Emmott Harper is placed on bonus on arson charges in Pierceville Indiana. William Sizers, reformatory inmate, told the grand jury Harper paid him fifty dollars to help burn the house of Henry Underwood, Harper’s brother in law.

Pierceville Ind Emmott Harper Wiliam S Jeffersonville Reformatory Harper Henry Underwood

Irish fugitive admits identity in extradition case

Indianapolis on September 23 The Lracheham extradition case concluded before U S Commissioner Mocies with a sensational admission as the prisoner confessed he is the Irish fugitive pursued by the British government for several years.

Indianapolis Ind Lracheham United States Mocies

Terre Haute R C Church Splits Men and Women Groups

Terre Haute Indiana officials report that Catholic clergy halted formation of a women’s auxiliary to the Young Men's Institute and stated the church supports entirely separate organizations for men and women in social and benevolent activities.

Terre Haute Ind Young Men’s Institute Socie Zions

Aged Woman Fatally Burned in Arlington Kitchen

Shelbyville Ind Sept 24 Mrs Benjamin Marshall 76 of Arlington was preparing dinner when raising a stove lid caused clothing to ignite in a flash singeing the upper body. She cannot recover.

Shelbyville Ind Benjamin Marshall Arlington

Waylaid by highway robbers in Bloomfield

In Bloomfield Indiana on September 26 William H. Ryan was waylaid on the road by robbers. He stood his ground and received a blow to the head from a second assailant, leaving him knocked from his buggy.

Bloomfield Ind

Republican Eugene Gilbert Support Stated in Indiana

Fort Wayne Indiana September 26 Elmer Leonard announces candidacy for re election to the Republican state committee and pledges support to Lieut Gov Gilbert as candidate for governor in the upcoming race.

Gilbert Fort Wayne Ind Elmer Leonard Republican State Committee Givert

Po'izr Pols Season Preview and Local Polo League Outlook

A fragment outlines the Andercon ind Beri season for the Po'izr Pols, noting three area activities and racing polo league events. The text mentions Western and Central polo leagues and pole ch roler skating as part of winter sports among regional clubs.

Andercon Ind Beri Polo Leagray Pole

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