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Odon Journal

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Odon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1903

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Dan Patch Sets World Pace Record at Lexington

Dan Patch, driven by McHenry, clocked 1:59 1/4 for a mile in Lexington with two followers and no wind shields. The time fell short of the sulky record by 1.25 seconds, while the wagon record was set at 2:01.44 by Little Boy. Four thousand spectators witnessed the fast-track win as Sadie Mac won the Kentucky 3-year-old trot stake in two straight heats, matching the year’s fastest mark.

Lexington Dan Patch Little Boy Memphis Hadson McGuire McHenry Dan Yateh M. W. Savage Minneapolis Major Delwar Louw Dillon Kentucky Trotting Horse Breeders’ Association Kentucky Sadie Mac Sadie Mac Lervseif

Girls in riot at New York factory strike

In a Friday night clash at a hat factory on Fhat street about 59 workers from the Ho Serters union clashed with Italian workers. Several girls were stabbed with one severely hurt and taken to a hospital. The incident followed a failed wage demand and ongoing picket lines outside the plant as tensions rose.

New York Fhat Street Ho Serters” Union Starion Msid

Peter Ellott Adjudged Insane in Washington Case

Peter Ellott of Minnesota, arrested at the White House after a violent attack on officers, was officially adjudged insane in Washington on October 17 and committed to St. Elizabeths asylum. Doctors Vale and Marbury testified he is a paratolac and prone to violence. he remained calm during the hearing and did not speak.

Washington Peter Ellott Minnesota White House St. Elizabeth's Asyium Vale Marbury Eliott Eliiott

Municipal Judge Ira H. Shissler Dies Suddenly in Minnesota

Mankato Minnesota October 17 Municipal Judge Ira H. Shissler died Friday afternoon of congestion of the lungs. He was 56 and a prominent Republican in politics. He had served as mayor corporation attorney and county attorney at Van Wert Ohio before moving to Mankato two years ago.

Mankato Minn Ira H. Shissler van Wert

Arlington inters eight American soldiers from the Philippines

The bodies of eight American soldiers who died in the Philippines were interred at Arlington National Cemetery Friday. The remains were escorted to the grave by a platoon and there were appropriate religious services.

Washington Philippines Arlington National Cemetery Guldiers

Royal Flush Kills Player in Home Poker Game

In Wilkes Barre on October 17 Joseph Mu ralto drew a royal flush at home during a poker game and died of heart failure, according to the physician.

A. Royal Wilkesbarre Joseph Muralto Royal Allah

Platt and Janeway Wed Quietly at Holland House

New York reports that United States Senator Thomas C. Platt married Mrs. Lilian T. Janeway in a private ceremony at the Holland House on Sunday night. The couple cited avoiding public attention as the reason for secrecy. They departed New York for a brief trip and later arrived in Lakewood, New Jersey, with no disclosed plans for their stay.

Senator Platt Mrs. Janeway New York United States Thomas C. Platt Lilian T. Janeway Holland House Burrell Fte Platts vJaneway Platt Lakewood N. J Flatt

Pittsburg Team Disbands After World Series Share

The Pittsburg team of the National League disbands for the season after splitting the world series receipts worth 21660 dollars. President Dreyfuss divided the sum into sixteen shares, with all players getting equal shares except five who received one extra sixteenth. The team presented Dreyfuss with a gold stop watch, and pitcher Phillippe received an extra check and ten shares of stock from the owners in appreciation of his performance against the Boston Americans.

Pittsburg Fittsburg Dreyfuss Doheny Thompson Carish Murphy A Vorce Dreyfus Phillippe Inb Boston Americans

New Cruiser Denver Sails for Trial on New England Coast

The cruiser Denver commanded by Capt. Salman G. Chase left Neafle & Levy Kensington yard for a trial trip on the New England coast. Unarmored steel protected twin screw vessel designed for the Philippines, target speed about 16 knots. Speed test set for October 22 over the government course at Cape Porpoise.

Philadelphia Denver Salman G. Chase Kensington Neafle & Levy New England United States Navy Philippine Islands Capea Porpoise

New Counterfeit Ten Dollar Note Reported

The secret service announces the discovery of a new counterfeit ten dollar United States note. The note, a 1901 series Lyons register, Roberts treasurer, features portraits of Lewis and Clark. It is a well executed lithographic print on band paper with pink seal numbering and a large XX Ten on the face.

Washington Secret Service United States Lyons Register Roberts Lewis and Clark

Wreck kills four harvest hands near Langley Kansas

Four harvest hands were killed when a Missouri Pacific fast freight derailed two miles east of Langley Kansas. Heavy rains had weakened the road bed and as the train rounded a curve the rails spread causing 11 cars to pile in a heap. The workers, returning from Western Kansas, were reportedly traveling without authorization.

Lindaberg Kan Missouri Pacific Langiey Kansas

Whisky price rise agreement reached in Indiana

Terre Haute Oct. 16 An agreement to raise whisky prices has been reached between the whisky combine and independent distillers. Prices to be steadily increased to 1.32 dollars, the level prior to a six day price cut. Donora tragedy details suicide by two youths after a fatal workplace incident. Paterson relief fund aims to aid flood sufferers with expected contributions.

Terre Haute Ind Whisky Combine Paterson, N. J

Russia to Withdraw Troops From Manchuria Except Guards

Port Dalny reports a British mediated plan between Russia and Japan. Proposals include restoring Manchuria to China, opening major towns to foreign trade, and Russia withdrawing all troops except railway guards while preserving Yatou river forestry and Yongampho concessions. A czar led commission will study budget and trade measures.

St. Petersburg Port Dalny Japan Claude MacDonald Russia Manchuria China Yatau River Yongampho Yatu River Czar Far East Alexieff Paris Count Cassini United States Count Carsini Europe Great Britain

Russian Foreign Minister Prefers Amicable Japan Settlement

St. Petersburg dispatch says Count Lamsdorff backs an amicable settlement with Japan. He warns against external complications and notes U S eagerness to press Russia on Manchuria pledges.

London St. Petersburg Party Telegraph Count Lamsdorf Japan Abo Count Lamsdorff United States Russia

New Revenue Cutter Heads to Cleveland for Lake Erie Dispute

Milwaukee October 19 The new revenue cutter Tuscarora under Captain Hall will sail from Milwaukee to Cleveland to join the settlement talks between the United States and Canada over Lake Erie fishing rights. The ship will coal at once and then proceed to report to the Cleveland collector of customs.

Milwaukee Wis Mmilwaukee Cleveland United States Canada Lake Erie Hall Tuscarora

Gathering Mussel Shells and Local Wealth Tales

Carbondale Illinois reports excited citizens collecting mussel shells from the Wa bash river in White county with shells selling at 15 dollars a ton and some workers hauling a ton daily while pearls found in the river bed fetch values from 10 to 1850 dollars. Augusta Maine notes Chauncey Silman son of the First National Bank of New York president and a self described millionaire marries Mary Wright a former nurse at Boston City Hospital who cared for Truman during typhoid fever.

Carbondale Maurie Wabash River White County Marrica Augusta Chauncey Silman First National Bank of New York Mary Wright Boston City Hospital Struman

Aberdeen Fire Destroys Main Street Killing Four

A Friday 9 AM to 2 PM Aberdeen blaze wiped out about forty business buildings including two banks and two hotels, with four deaths. Fire started at the Mach lodging house, spread through wooden structures, and required dynamite to halt. Injured included Fire Chief Koehler. Dolis McKenzie died from collapse. Charles Rolfs cremated. an unknown man also perished. Insurance limited due to inflammable construction. Fire departments from Hoquiam and Montesano aided.

Aberdeen Wash Bank Pacific Hotel Crescent Grays Harbor Mach Ahe Hoquian Montesano Pullman Koehler Dolis McKenzie Eagle McKenzie Charles Rolfs Daniel Webster

Alaska Railway Planned Southwest to Tanana River

John E Baline chairman of the Alaskan Central railway finance committee succeeds after departments. The railroad will run from Seward on the southern coast of Alaska north to the Tanana river a distance of 420 miles. It will connect Central Alaska for year round daily communication and is being built at about 1245 miles per year. Seward gains a post office as ocean terminus and Seward is eyed as a cable objective with a suitable appropriation.

Washington John E. Ballaine Alaskan Central Railway Seward Alaska Tanana River Post Office Department Treasury Department War Department

Always in Front Wins All-Age Stake at Nebraska Meet

In Friend Nebraska on October 17 Always in Front a Nebraska hound owned by W B Malcolm of York Nebraska took the all age stake the largest coursing event in years Lady Allen owned by C E Root of New Richland Minnesota competed for final honors Northern Express owned by Ur Smith Blake of Butte Montana finished third Troublesome last year’s finalist tied for honors with Northern Express in the all age stake win record.

Neb W. B. Malcolm York Lady Allen C. E. Root New Richland Minn Northern Express Ur Smith & Blake Buite, Mont

Tragic double tragedy in Pittsburg strike

Wm Sweades of Cincinnati shot his roommate Charles Arbons of Charleroi and killed himself within three minutes over a love affair. The incident occurred in Pittsburg on October 17. Both deaths were reported as self inflicted and the motive appears to be jealousy over the same woman.

Pittsburg Wm. Sweades Cincinnati Charles Arbons Charleroi Bull

Rabbi Sprager Attempts Suicide at Walton Hotel

Rabbi William M. Sprager of New York attempted suicide at the Walton hotel by swallowing morphine and slashing his throat and left wrist with a razor. He is in critical condition at Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia. Chinese attack Russians in Manchuria reported via cable from Tientsin.

Philadelphia Wm. M. Sprager New York Walton Hotel Jefferson Hospital

World’s fair models show wrecked condition

St Louis reports Chinese building models imported at great expense arrived at the World’s fair in bad repair. In New York, Young Corbett and Ben Jordan have agreed to a world featherweight championship bout after months of delays.

St. Louis China New York Young Corbett Ben Jordan

Duke of Devonshire Joins Free Food League Presidency

London October 17 The duke of Devonshire former lord president of the council has conditionally accepted the presidency of the Free Food League which aims to campaign against the fiscal policy of Mr Chamberlain and Mr Balfour.

Free Food League London Duke of Devonshire Free Food ‘League Chamberlain Balfour

Unclear historic item notes harm to enemy in Aurora

Fragmentary OCR reads like a brief alert from Aurora New York dated October 47 referencing Romano and others. exact details about events, people, or outcomes are unreadable.

Airship Greth Makes Free Flight Over San Francisco

Dr August Greth and his cigar shaped airship completed a two hour cruise above San Francisco before landing in the bay near the Presidio. The craft carried 40 000 feet of gas and 1 860 2 000 pounds lift with a 12 horsepower gasoline engine, though only six horsepower developed in currents. Rescue boats saved the craft and inventor after a water landing. repairs planned for a subsequent ascent.

San Francisco August Greth Groth Presidio Aeronaut Santos Dumont Wreth Cloudland

Train accident on Potomac draw bridge near Washington

The Chesapeake and Ohio passenger train from Washington to Cincinnati derailed on the Potomac River draw bridge when the northern half gave way. The tender and baggage cars plunged into the water but no deaths occurred. Fireman John Woods of Charlotte, N C was severely cut. Train cars from New York included a combination car a day coach and two sleepers. Travel was delayed for some time.

Washington Chesapeake & Ohio Cincinnati Potomac River Virginia Shore John Woods Charlotte N. C New York

Jury Fails to Reach Verdict in Miller Johns Trial

The Cincinnati jury in the Miller Johns alleged bribery case could not agree and was discharged by Judge Thomson after a lengthy deliberation. Reports said the panel stood seven to five for conviction with disagreement on Miller's participation in the conspiracy and sharing in bribe money.

Cincinnati Get Thomson Miller Ryan

First Snow Storm Sweeps Northern New York

Northern New York reports its first snow storm of the season on Sunday. Mountains around Lake Placid loon Lake Cha teaugay Lake and Lake Titus are covered in white snow.

Plattsburg N. Y New York Lake Placid Loon Lake Chateaugay Lake Lake Titus

Unveiling of Statues in Berlin Opens Imperial Presence

The statues of Emperor Frederick and Empress Frederick opposite the Brandenburg Gate were unveiled Sunday in Berlin in the presence of Emperor William, the empress, the crown prince, and other imperial figures.

Berlin Frederick Brandenburg Gate William

King Victor Emmanuel Visits Ended in Paris

A fragment reports King Victor Emmanuel and the queen leaving Paris for Italy as their visit ends. The note hints at an October departure and the Italian sovereign’s travel plans after the royal stay.

Victor Emmanuel Paris Victor Emmanuel Italy

Alaska Boundary Dispute Ruling Favors United States

London reports the Alaska boundary commission sustains most American contentions with the exception of the Portland canal area where Canada wins. Senator Fairbanks hails the decision as substantially validating the U S claim and clearing title to Alaska lands purchased from Russia in 1867. Wales and Pearse islands are noted as the disputed small islets at the canal mouth.

London Alaskan Boundary Commission Portland Canal Canada Indianapolis Ind Charles W. Fairbanks United States Joint High Commission Quebec Fairbanks United State British Joint High Commission United States Alaska Russia Great Britain Wales and Pearse Islands

Elijah the Restorer Dowie Faces Mixed Reception in New York

John Alexander Dowie known as Elijah the Restorer drew large crowds at Madison Square Garden for afternoon and evening meetings but thousands departed early, disrupt­ing the start. He announced house to house Zion visits and crusade meetings to begin Monday.

New York John Alexander Dowie Elijah the Madison Square Garden Zion

Sudden Death of St Louis Councillor Morton

Word reached St Paul on October 19 about the sudden death Sunday of Councilman I. W. Morton in St Charles County. He served as a director of the World’s Fair and chaired the fine arts committee. He also sat as director of the St Louis Union Trust Co and was a trustee of Washington University.

St. Paul Minn St. Charles County I. W. Morton St. Louis

Spanish Claims Hearing Closes in Caracas

The mixed commission hearing Spanish claims against Venezuela has ended. Of the claims presented, $394,964 were awarded, $205,385 withdrawn, and $31,004 refused.

Caracas Venezuela

Largest peacetime army camp established at Fort Riley

Fort Riley Kansas hosts the largest peacetime military camp in U S history with about 12 000 troops on site and expected to grow to 13 660 by Monday morning. The vast camp sits within the government reservation and marks a major mobilization effort.

Fort Riley Kan

Trenton Rail Collision Kills Fifteen, Injures Forty

Fifteen laborers were killed and about 40 injured in a collision between a gravel train and a work train on the Belvidere division of the Pennsylvania railroad near Washington's crossing in Trenton New Jersey on October 19.

Trenton N.J Belvidere Division Pennsylvania Railroad Washington's

Paris Cycling Hour Record Sparks Parc des Princes Test

A new hour record attempt at the Parc des Princes drew attention as riders pushed for distance in a high profile cycling event. Rumors circulate about the record holder and the course conditions on Sunday.

Paris Parc de Princes Sanday

Hoodoo Impels Man to Desert His Wife in Evansville

William Palmer, railroad worker, tells Judge Clifford Y. Curry a mysterious hoodoo overpowers him and leads to desertion. He wanders from Evansville to St Louis, then back, claiming no responsibility for leaving his wife. Judge fines him five dollars and costs.

William Palmer Evansville Ind Clifford Y. Curry Palmer St. Louis Judge Curry

Unusual Funeral Ceremony in Muncie for Mrs Laura Anderson

In Muncie Indiana on October 1 a notable funeral rite honored Mrs Laura Anderson. Her cremated remains kept at the family home were scattered over a rose bush on the anniversary of her birth. The ceremony followed her will’s request and reflected her advocacy of Free Thinkers ideas and past role as editor of the Free Thought.

Muncie Ind Laura Anderson Oakville

Big Four Detective in Indianapolis Race Riot Fatal Stab

Investigators say the man fatally stabbed during a race riot at the Indianapolis Y M C A on Saturday night was not a Negro but George Brim a detective from Mattoon Illinois. Brim was later reported missing though believed severely wounded. The victim’s hat was recovered Sunday by rioters and destroyed in the Y M C A rooms.

Indianapolis Ind Naight George Brim Mattoon Brim

Mary Locke Wedding Interrupted by Household Duties

In Kokomo Indiana on October 19 Mrs William Locke halted her daughters marriage to Charles Lamar due to Marys neglect of chores. The teen fled via a ladder in her wedding dress the groom and Rev Taylor chased but the ceremony resumed later. Guests left believing the wedding off after a skipped supper.

Kokomo Ind Mary William Locke Charles Lamar Hoeless Mr. Taylor Locke

Rural Route No 7 Debuts Near Stelleiville Indiana

Stelleiville announces a new rural route No 7 starting November 36 covering 22 square miles. Mail will reach 306 houses serving 477 people with O. E. Gaines as carrier and Mrs. Lenora Keith as substitute.

Dreaded San Jose Scale Found Near Princeton

Princeton Indiana October 19 W J Ritterscamp found a pear tree on his property infested with San Jose scale Prof Latta of Purdue experiment station advised immediate action the tree was cut and burned to prevent spread.

Princeton Ind W. J. Ritterscamp Prof. Latta Perdue Experiment Station

Widow of Vice President Hendricks critically ill in Indianapolis

Mrs. Elizabeth C. Hendricks widow of Vice President Thomas A. Hendricks is critically ill at her Indianapolis home after a brief stroke of paralysis. She has grown weaker since the incident in recent days.

Thos. A. Hendricks Indianapolis Ind Elizabeth C. Hendricks Thomas A. Hendricks

Medicine Proved to Be Paris Green in Indianapolis Alley

Little Lucille McShea found paris green in an alley and attempted to give it to her siblings as medicine. She mixed the poison with water in an old rusty can, and all nearly died. The incident occurred Friday afternoon in Indianapolis.

Indianapolis Ind Lucille McShea

Local catcher Phil O'Neill Drafted by Reds

Anderson Indiana October 17. Catcher Phil O'Neill of this city received his first official notice that he has been drafted by the Cincinnati Reds for next season and will be expected to play there.

Wil Cincinnati Reds Anderson Ind Phil O'Neill Fridgy

Limbs Crushed Incident Reported in Shelbyville

An October report from Shelbyville Indiana notes a fielding armor resident near the area describing limbs crushed in an incident. The sparse OCR fragment records no clear names or follow up details. Further readable context is unavailable in the provided text.

Shelbyville Ind Fielding

Nine Injured in Indiana Union Train Collision

Nine people were injured in a collision on the Indiana Union Traction Co. line near Orestes, Indiana, when a work car carrying 30 men and a gravel train collided after a derailment. Injured include Walter Pruitt of Alexandria, motor man. Frank Riddle of Gas City. George Dimmick of Marion. William Avery of Marion. John Grubbs of Marion. Arlie Shaw of Alexandria. Henry Shepherd of Marion. and conductor Joseph of Alexandria.

Elwood Ind Indiana Union Traction Co Orestes Walter Pruitt Alexandria Frank Riddle Gas City George Dimmick Marion Bruss Wiliam Avery John Grubbs Arlie Shaw Alexandri Henry Shepherd Joseph Alexandria

Forty-Eighth Session of the Lafayette Lodge Held

The Forty-Eighth Session of the Lafayette ledge gathers with officers elected including grand chief templar Wade and grand commander Backus Arcadia Ind. Miss Mack Hillsdale Ind. Johnson Elkin Ind. secretary Shelbyville John McGill Lafayette Ind. The State Federation meeting to follow in Logansport with officers listed and plans announced for the upcoming gathering.

Order of Goold Logansport Ind Federation of Women’s Minnetta Tayvio Narr Mary D. Maxed Conden Mfsr Greencastle Alice M. Valette Goshen

Wires Down in Galveston Fire Forces Radio Silence

A Galveston blaze prompted the station agent to wire the message cannot send more as the town of 3,000 burned. The Kokomo fire department was dispatched on a special train to Galveston, where all wires are down and details of the ore are unavailable.

Kokomo Ind Galveston O Saen Kokomo Fire Department

Leopards Escape From Cage At Terre Haute Street Fair

Two full grown leopards belonging to a street fair show were released at daylight on Saturday in Terre Haute Indiana. A female leopard was shot and wounded by a policeman before capture. The second leopard was later captured by a woman without incident. Officials believe two men dismissed from the show opened the cage door.

Terre Haute Ind Gras

Second Death From Smallpox in Yates Family

Nellie Yates two years old daughter of Mrs. J. W. Yates died of smallpox at Grantsburg four miles south of Finglish Indiana. This is the second death in the Yates family from smallpox within the past two weeks as her father J. W. Yates had succumbed to the disease about ten days earlier.

Finglish Ind Nellie Yates J. W. Yates Grantsburg Yates

Conference Adjourns After Big Four Scale Talks

Indianapolis Oct 16 The three day conference between General Manager C E Schaff and the engineers board of adjustment of the Big Four closed with understood concessions in the wage scale.

Indianapolis Ind C. E. Schaff Board of Adjustment of

Indiana Baptists Move Against Reed Smoot Seating

Bloomington Ind Oct 17 Indiana Baptist churches convention approved resolutions opposing Reed Smoot's seating as U S senator from Utah and urged a constitutional amendment to bar polygamists from national office.

Reed Smoot Bloomington Ind Convention of Indiana Baptist Churches United States Utah National Congress

Fire damages W. H. Armstrong Co. wholesale firm district

Fire in the Wholesale District at 224-226 South Meridian Street in Indianapolis damages the W. H. Armstrong Co. wholesale dealers of surgical instruments for about 40000 dollars early Sunday morning.

Indianapolis Ind W. H. Armstrong Co Surgical South Meridian Street

Pugilist Louis Shelly Dies By His Own Hand After Attempted Murder

Pierceville Indiana reports Louis Shelly, former Cincinnati pugilist, died by suicide after trying to kill his wife. Authorities cite insanity from heavy drinking as the cause. Also noted is a local damage suit compromise and a dismissal in Marion Central League related to a jewelry case.

Pierceville Ind Louis Shelly Cincinnati South Bend John H. Trim Marion Acon Frank Mayr Eweler

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