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Odon Journal

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Odon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1903

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Organized Militia at Camp Young Drills with Regular Army

Camp Young Kentucky Oct 2 Organized militia from six states swarmed into Camp Young near West Point. About 9 000 troops arrived by nightfall and half set up permanent camps. Regulars trained in intrenchments while cavalry prepared for a review that drew Russian and British officers.

Camp Young West Point Bates State Guard Maj Raspapoff Col. Foster Weat Point Indiana Michigan Michigan Infantry Ermies

Turks Routed In Five Engagements Near Kenatova

Five engagements reported near Kenatova as 5 000 Turks were attacked by insurgents. Insurgents routed with heavy Turkish losses including officers and three colonels. One insurgent leader died by self sacrifice to avoid capture. Additional clashes claim 6 000 Turks routed by 20 insurgents in Pirin mountains over four days.

Sofiz Kenatova Tonicheff Pirin Sofia Haskovo Adrianople London Mehomia Razilog Balkans de St. Petersburg

Appointed Vali of Beirut Ignoring Consuls Requests

Beirut October 2 description states that the porte appointed Khalia Pasha of Brussa as vali of Beirut despite unanimous requests from the consuls. Fears rise of disorders when Nazim Ber departs as acting vali.

Vali Beirut Porte Khalia Pasha

Jockey Skeets Martin Suspended by Jockey Club

London Oct 2 J H Skeets Martin American jockey suspended from riding October 2 to 9 by the stewards for attempting to anticipate the start in the race for the Hopeful stakes.

Skeets Martin London J. H Skeets) Martin Jockey Club

Gen Orlando Smith critically ill in Chicago home

Gen Orlando Smith vice president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Co before receivership is critically ill at his Chicago home. Doctors fear he may not recover and his condition is serious with a limited prognosis.

Orlando Chicago Orlando Smith Baltimore & Oale Railroad Co

Rialto Grain and Securities Sues Officials for Big Damages

The Rialto Grain and Securities Co files suit in the federal court seeking 35 000 dollars actual and 20 000 dollars punitive damages against Sheriff Joseph F. Dickman Circuit Attorney Joseph W Folk and assistant W Scott Hancock. Grand jury members named as co defendants. Maj Hugh Dennis also sues for 25 000 actual and 25 000 punitive damages alleging he was marched through St Louis streets and deprived of liberty.

St. Louis Rialto Grain and Securities Co Frealh Joseph F. Dickman Joseph W. Folk W. Scott Hancock Ltake Maj Hugh ©. Dennis Rialto Company Sane

Aid American Negroes Convention Plans Boost Fund

The Commercial American Negro convention in Brooklyn closes with a plan to form the American Negro Cooperative and Industrial association. Aimed at raising 200 million pounds to aid Negroes, it proposes taxing 10 million Americans 41 cents monthly to fund ventures. Interest at 4 percent would amount to eight million dollars yearly for factories institutions stock purchases and other business enterprises.

New York Commercial American Negro Convention Brooklyn American Negro Cooperative and Industrial Association United States

Wen Lang fatally shoots Chinese man in gambling quarrel

Wen Lang used a mail coat and a self cocking revolver to kill one Chinese man and wound two others in a Friday night shooting rooted in a gambling quarrel. The incident highlights tensions in the local Chinese gambling scene.

Fioston Get Wen Lang

Student Robert Cordes Dies in Suspected Regimental Abuse

Berlin October 3. Robert Cordes a student died by his own action. Alleged cause was harsh treatment by Ensign von Hentings and several sergeants in his regiment.

Berlin Robert Cordes Ensign von Hentings

British Embassy Secretary Arrives in Washington

Secretary to the British Embassy Arthur Baikes arrived in Washington on Friday to open the embassy before a successor to Sir Michael Herbert is chosen. He paid respects to Acting Secretary Loomis.

Washington Arthur Baikes Michael Herbert Loomis

Part of a Texas Town Flooded

Part of Brownwood Texas flooded by river rise with heavy damage to the lower town. Families evacuated as waters rose. In Nebraska Lincoln announcements say William Jennings Bryan leaves for the East Sunday with his son William, trip to London and Europe planned.

Texas Brownwood Tex

Admiral Kempf Set for Retirement in Pacific Naval District

Navy orders show Admiral Kempf to retire after testing his detachment from duty in the Pacific naval district. The move follows standard retirement procedures and marks the end of a long service career.

Kempf Ington Oct Odt Pacific’ Naval District

Alleged Peculations Afflict Playing Card Co Officers

New York on Oct 3 report Marie Layton Johnson wife of Albert A Johnson a dentist is jailed on grand larceny charges related to defalcations in United States Playing Card Co accounts. Officials estimate losses from 30000 to 64000 with Wall Street speculation implicated.

The United States Playing Card Co Cincinnati New York Marie Layton Johnson Albert A. Johnson Larcamont N. Y John Onwake R. H. McCutcheon R. J. Morgan Johnson Marie Layton McCutcheon Dr. Johnson McClusky Hanover National Bank

President stands by plan for Cuban reciprocity treaty session

Washington reports pressure to delay an extraordinary session in November. The president says the government is committed to making the Cuban reciprocity treaty effective at the earliest date and views keeping the word as a matter of good faith, declining proposals to abandon the session idea.

Washington Congress

Girl Assaulted and Killed Near Guthrie

Mary Prokesh aged 12 was found half buried by roadside in Northern Payne county with a throat cut. Izes E. Rogers aged 17 confessed to the assault and murder and said he aided by concealed others, naming Frank Quinness and a youth Muller now jailed in Stillwater. Rogers is jailed in Perry.

Guthrie Ohio Mary Prokesh Payne County Izes E. Rogers Rogers Frank Quinness Muller Stillwater Perry

King Alfonso to Wed

Madrid reports on high court authority that the queen mother and Emperor Francis Joseph have arranged the marriage of King Alfonso to Archduchess Eleanor, eldest daughter of Archduke Charles Stephen of Austria.

Alfonso Madrid Francis Josef Austria Eleanor Chas. Stephen

Hamilton Club Likely Leader in 1904 National Republican Meet

Chicago news reports the executive committee of the National Republican League met amid preparations for the 1904 convention. The Hamilton Club of Chicago is favored to head the drive to secure the event, with discussions centered on securing the nomination and coordinating party support.

Chicago National Republican Hamilton Club National Republican League

Ohio Man Earns Doctor Engineer Degree in Berlin

Clarence B. Schultz of Cincinnati received the degree of doctor engineer from the Technical University in Berlin. He is the first American to be conferred this degree, created by Emperor William three years ago.

Berlin Clarence B. Schultz Cincinnati Technical University Exhperor Wiliams

Trials date set for battleship Missouri in October

Washington reports the official trial of the battleship Missouri will occur on October 21. Capt. Cowles, brother of President Theodore Roosevelt, will be involved in the proceedings.

Missouri Washington Capt. Cowles Roosevelt

Official Tribute Planned for Sir Michael Herbert Memory

Washington October 3 government to pay tribute at St Johns church Tuesday October 6 Rev Cotton Smith to officiate the memorial for Rt Hon Sir Michael H Herbert G C M G ambassador to the United States who died September 34 President and cabinet to attend. Diplomatic corps to attend with representatives and officials in uniform. Baron Sternberg may attend as representative of Emperor William if able. London memorial to be held Marlborough House chapel Tuesday afternoon with diplomatic corps seats.

Washington St. John’s Church Cotton Smith Michael H. Herbert C. B United States Arthur Raikes Edward Count Cassini Senor de Aspirez Baron von Sternberg Michael Emperor William Baron Sternberg New Hampshire State Department Suday J.oomis Diplomatic Corps Army Navy Sir Michael Loomis Ohio Lady Herbert Lord Pauncefote England London Michael Herbert Marlborough House Chapel St. James Palace

Tornado Kills Three Near Princeton Illinois

A tornado two miles southeast of Princeton Illinois on October 5 killed three people Mrs. Charles F. Sherwin Mrs. Alvira Sherwin and Emmet Welch of Tishiwa visited at the Sherwin home. Charles F. Sherwin suffered serious internal injuries. The storm destroyed a new Cater residence and damaged corn fields and stock.

Princeton Charles F. Sherwin Alvira Sherwin Charles W. Sherwin Emmet Welch Tishiwa Visistor Sherwin J. F. Cater

Riot At Dunshaughlin Over South Meath Candidate

London reports a riot at Dunshaughlin during a campaign for South Meath. John Redmond and other nationalists supported David Sheehy against John Howard Parnell. Blows were exchanged with bludgeons and stones injuring many as Redmond denounced Parnell as a traitor to Irish unity.

London John Howard Parnell Charles Stewart Parnell South Meath Redmanites John Redmond David Sheehy Dunshaughlin J. H. Parnell

Yellow Fever Update From Laredo

Laredo Texas reports little change in the yellow fever situation with four new cases and one death shown on the official Sunday bulletin.

Laredo Tex

China拒拒 French troops on Min-Kiang river

Shanghai on October 5 reports the Chinese government refused France permission to station French troops on the Min-Kiang river to protect Annam from rebels. The request involved deployment in the neighboring Guangxi province. The decision marks a friction point in Sino French relations over regional security.

France Shanghai Min-Kiang Annam Kwang-Si

Miles Denies Candidacy for Any Office

Gen. Nelson A. Miles stated in Dallas on October 5 that he is not a candidate for any office and does not expect to run for president or Texas governor. He emphasized he has no plans to seek public office.

Gert. Miles Dallas Tex Nelson A. Miles United States Texas

Tornado Devastates St Charles Winona County

A tornado near St Charles in Winona County Minnesota killed seven people and injured twenty eight, with severe injuries reported. Forty two houses were destroyed and total property damage estimated at one hundred thousand dollars.

Minnesota St Paul Minn St Charles Winona ‘County

Two Men Killed in Derrick Accident at Montreal Site

Two men were instantly killed at the St. Charles site in Montreal when a derrick wire broke and struck them. A third man was shocked and injured but will recover, authorities said.

Montreal Kiletin Point St. Charles

Vessel Capsized as Hackley Sinks in Lake Michigan Disaster

The steamer Eric H Hackley capsized during a Saturday night squall on Lake Michigan. Thirteen people drowned while seven were rescued by the steamer Sheboygan after floating on wreckage all night. Rescued crew say wreck debris hindered immediate escape and some missing may have reached north.

Marinette Wis Lake Michigan Eric H. Hackley Sheboygan Hackley Freen Island 2 Haven Fish Creek

Lipton May Not Build New Challenger

Sir Thomas Lipton arrived in New York from Chicago on Sunday and will stay until Friday before sailing home. He has no current plan to build another challenger but would keep Shamrock II in New York as a possible trial horse if a justified day comes to bring over another challenger, noting the need for another Herreshoff on the other side.

New York Thomas Lipton Chicago Stunday Hame Shamrock IL Herreshoff

Two Thousand Turks Killed in Salonica Outrage

Bulgarian authorities report planned outrages in Salonica with 20 Turkish villages burned in Razlog district. The large village of Bonisko is said to have been destroyed and its 2,000 Turkish inhabitants killed.

Salonica Razlog Bonisko

Reserve Policeman Killed in Pittsburg Shooting

Andrew J. Kelly a reserve policeman was shot and killed during an arrest attempt Sunday night Melicz a Hungarian resisted with a companion when Kelly intervened Melicz drew a revolver and fired three shots two hit Kelly killing him

Pittsburg Andrew J. Kelly Dusan Melicz Melicz Kelly

Moorish Exhibit Funds Paid for St Louis Fair

A Tangier correspondent reports the sultan of Morocco has provided a second installment of 590000 dollars to the American syndicate organizing the Moorish exhibit for the St Louis exposition.

London Tangier Morocco

Anarchists and Socialists Clash in Barre Va

The clash in Barre Virginia on October 5 left one man dying and another with a serious bullet wound though not fatal. A third person was arrested and charged with firing the shots.

Barre

Allen Line Orders 12000 Ton Atlantic Mail Steamer

The Allen Line orders a 12000 ton turbine steamer at Belfast, the first of its kind to ply the Atlantic. The vessel is destined for the mail service between Liverpool and Canada.

New Allen Line London Allen Line Belfast Atlantic Liverpool Canada

Austria and Russia press for full reform execution

Vienna reports both Austria-Hungary and Russia sent identical telegrams to Constantinople ambassadors. They insist on completing reforms in the vilayets, deplore suppression excesses, and pledge humanitarian aid to aid victims and rebuild villages churches and schools.

Vienna Francis Joseph Muerzstag Austria Russia Constantinople Austria-Hungary Vilayets Sublime Porte Porte Dttr Macedonian Committee

Roosevelt delays on canal as Colombia pact looms

Paris reports from Bogota via Panama indicate no rush on a canal move. Opponents cheer as the U S pretends to back away from the Nicaraguan route. Bogota reads President Roosevelt as waiting until August if needed and likely accepting Colombia's terms.

Paris New York Herald Bogota Panama United States Roosevelt Colombia

Milwaukee woman wins damages from Sacred Heart convent

Miss Mary Archer formerly of Milwaukee sued the Sacred Heart convent for dismissal from the order and confinement in an asylum on grounds of insanity. A jury awarded $8,600 damages $2,000 wages and $5,000 for wrongful dismissal after her release. The verdict was cheered in London Ontario court.

London Ont Mary Archer Milwaukee Sacred Heart Convent

Balloon Trip Covers 100 Miles in Seven Hours

George T. Tomlinson and W. H. Shackford of Syracuse started from Binghamton for New York in a balloon and landed at Constableville in Southern Lewis County. Wind drifted them toward Utica as the balloon traveled 100 miles in seven hours.

Syracuse N. Y George T. Tomlinson W. H. Shackford Binghamton New York Constableville Lewis County Utica

Mexican Exhibit Chief Heads to St Louis for Booth Work

Engineer Albino R. Nuncio, chief of the Mexican commission to the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, departed Mexico City for St Louis to supervise the erection of booths for the Mexican exhibits.

Mexico City Albino R. Nuncio St. Louis

Two Hundredth Anniversary Services at Andover Seminary

Andover Massachusetts October 5. Public exercises begin at the Andover Theological Seminary to mark the 200th anniversary of Jonathan Edwards birth. The celebration includes public services and lectures at the seminary on Monday.

Andover Mass Jonathan Edwards Andover Theological Seminary Th Seminary

Hendricks Gang Captured by Marion Police

Marion Indiana Oct 3 Capt George Pennock and Patrolman Ham surrounded a house and captured Jim Hendricks wanted for murder in Decatur his wife and Al Risk alias W Morrisey after a struggle Hendricks walked on crutches from a prior escape Mrs Hendricks disarmed and Hendricks and Risk had been discharged from Ohio penitentiary. Dayton police chief says the trio is a desperate gang but not wanted there currently.

Marion Ind George Pennock Ham Jim Hendricks Fisher Decatur al Risk W. Morrisey Hendricks Darton Risk Ohio Dayton

Perry murder plot trial begins in Evansville court

The state prosecutes A. J. Perry for hiring Gabe Brown to set fire to the J. L. McCutcheon lumber yards in Evansville last March. The case opened in circuit court with multiple witnesses to come. Brown, jailed at Jeffersonville reformatory, testified an hour and reaffirmed his police court story.

Evansville Ind A. J. Perry Gabe Brown J. L. McCutcheon Brown Jeffersonville Reformatory Perry

Lake Cities Electric Railway Sale Ties Up Reorg Plan

Col. Russell B. Harristo announced that Judge Baker's order directing the Lake Cities electric railway property sale at Michigan City Ind was the final step in the reorganization. The move, made on Harristo’s application with bondholders and creditors backing him, was described as friendly with no bidding rivalries expected.

Indianapolis Ind Russell B. Harristo Baker Federal Court Lake Cities Electric Railway Michigan City

Boilermakers Strike Talks Stall In Indianapolis

The Big Four boilermakers strike stayed unchanged after Thursday conferences between union and company reps. Grand President McNeal is on hand. Mattoon boilermakers were offered 33 cents an hour to return. A raise within three months was offered to others who return. A Friday meeting aims to settle the dispute.

Indianapolis Ind Big Four McNea Mattoon

Prison Labor Contracts Set for 400 Inmates in Indiana

Michigan City Oct 3 The Indiana prison board set labor contracts for 400 prisoners. Mt Airy Stone Co Logansport will receive 52 15 cents per day for six years. Three hundred men were contracted to J G Mott Co Re-Hance Manufacturing Co and Sterling Manufacturing Co at the same rate.

Michigan City Ind Indiana Prison Board Mt. Airy Stone Co Logansport J. G. Mott & Co Re- Hance Manufacturing Co Sterling Manufacturing Co

Daniel Sheehan Learns of Son’s Death in St Louis

Indianapolis citizen Daniel Sheehan learned on Thursday that his 15-year-old son Will, who had left the city weeks ago, was killed by a street car in St Louis after receiving a telegram in the afternoon.

Indianapolis Ind Daniel Sheehan East Washington Street Will St. Louis

Boilermakers End Strike and Wage Concessions Made

The Big Four boilermakers ended their strike and were ordered to return to work by Grand President McNeill. Wages rise 2 cents an hour and some apprentice concessions are reported. Police secure trace of John M Flora who eloped with $6,600 from local banks and purchased train tickets to Cincinnati.

Boilermakers Indianapolis Ind Big Four McNeill John M. Flora Flora William Clingenpool Delphi

Drowning near Schooner Point on the Ohio River

A man named Charles Mode reportedly drowned while mussel fishing in the Ohio River near Schooner Point in English Indiana during October. The incident occurred after he went overboard from a boat associated with Rev. Felix Moden.

Ind Ohio River Schooner Point Charles Mode Felix Moden

Laura May Hugh Dies After Friday Incident

Laura May Hugh, a years old, died Friday after an incident noted in this fragment. Details are incomplete but indicate a fatal event and a medical or vaccination reference.

Laura’ Mayhugh

Death rate among Friends exceeds births at Indiana meeting

Reports from the 87th Indiana yearly meeting of Friends in Marion indicate the death rate among Friends has surpassed births since 1897. A Harriet Green memorial fund for Gulliford college was voted, and Francis W. Thomas urged early marriage against curtailment of childbearing. A Marion Norrist college student, Ora E, 18, was arrested in Anderson on a loosened marriage charge involving 16 year old Lelia Day with $1,000 bond set.

Marion Ind White Institute Friends’ Industrial School Wabash Committee On Indian Affairs Indiana Yearly Meeting of Friends Harriet Green Gulliford College Friends Francis W. Thomas Dumreith Chia Ora E Marion Mal College Anderson Inyol Lelia Day Wood Cole Lcense

Interurban Railway Plans Mile Book Program in Indianapolis

Managers of the interurban system in Indianapolis consider interchangeable mileage books offering five hundred thousand mile books at about 1 1/4 cents per mile. The plan would be tested on Indianapolis lines before possible statewide extension.

Indianapolis Ind

German Inventor Nearing Breakthrough In U S Venture

Indianapolis report details Carl Rabe a young German inventor who traveled to America to seek capital for a device he says will save electricity. Lacking English he worked three months as a conk shovelers helper before a streetcar struck him—narrowly avoiding death—while awaiting funding.

Indianapolis Ind Carl Rabe Rabe

Indiana oil fields lease deal totals 40000 acres

Marion Indiana October 2 The American Window Glass Co American Oil and Gas Co and the National Oil Co close a deal with Pittsburgh investors for leases on about 40000 acres of oil and gas lands in five Indiana counties The cash consideration is 2 million dollars The new company plans to invest 1 million to expand the property and will drill 300 wells in the next year The syndicate is led by Senator William Flinn of Pittsburgh

Marion Ind American Window Glass Co American Oil and Gas Co National Oil Co Pittsburg Indiana William Flinn

Oser Divorce Action in Wabash Court

Mrs. Hettie May Oser files for divorce and 8900 alimony in Wabash circuit court. She accuses Theodore Oser of forcing her to rise early to cook breakfast split wood tend the horse and hitch it while he slept.

Hubby Wabash, Ind Wabash Circuit Hettie May Oser Teneedore Oser

Water Hauling From Bedford Due To Drought

Extreme drought in southern Indiana forces Monon Railroad to haul water from Bedford to tanks at Leipsic Paoli and Salem as supplies fail. Other enterprises are affected.

Bedford Ind Indiana Monon Railroad Co Leipsic Paoli Salem

Nine year old in Logensport charged for arson

In Logansport Indiana on October 3 a nine year old named Paul Gross was charged with forging an excuse to miss school long enough to set a barn on fire. He was arrested and confessed.

Logensport Ind Paul Gross

Strong Competitor Seen After Glass and Oil Purchase

Marion Ind Oct 3 The purchase of the American Window Glass and National Oil Co interests by an eastern oil company for 2 000 090 is viewed by oil operators as creating a formidable rival to the Standard Oil Co.

Marion Ind American Window Glass and National Oil Co Eastern Standard Oil Co

Watch dispute leads to suit in Anderson

Grace Beck sues William Jox of Anderson after he refused to return a gold watch given during their engagement. In Evansville news, 60 year old Joseph Birat died at the Southern Indiana insane asylum after recent illness and service at a company.

Anderson Ind Het Grace Beck Willam Jox Joseph, Ehret Asylus Evansville Joseph Birat Indiana Shay 3

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