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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1903
Page
1
The European Squadron was ordered to proceed to Turkish waters to protect American interests amid the Magelssen case in Beirut Syria. Dispatches from Constantinople and Belrut clarified a previous report that Magelssen had been assassinated, noting the confusion from transmission errors and stating no confirmation of death.
A constable planned to show his wife how the restraints worked and handcuffed her wrists. The lock could not be opened, so they postponed the demonstration until dark and walked to the Southside police station where Capt. Fredericks released the detained wife.
The Honolulu Bar Association has drafted a memorial to Congress urging an increase in Hawaii Territory’s supreme court to five justices from three to handle a backlog of cases awaiting decision.
Georgia team won the De Rennee trophy intercity match with 81 points to 105, while the U S army team took second with 829. An envelope containing government bonds and copper mining stock valued at 1 could not be found after being stored at the state capitol vault for 16 years. A storm in Connellsville Pennsylvania lightning killed a Slavish woman and caused damage as residents were lifted from their feet and houses moved from foundations.
New York August 26 Reliance again led into the finish of a ten mile leg race off Sandy Hook in challenging wind. Sir Thomas Lipton's Shamrock II finished narrow behind with about a minute 19 seconds gap, and previews suggested a possible record if wind held.
In Gluscow on August 28 a push aims to have Clyde yachtsmen present an international cup and invite American competitors to race on this side of the Atlantic under the same conditions as those governing the America's Cup.
Atlanta prison officials removed Warden Allagood two months after he whipped inmate Mamie Decrist with a leather strap at a prison farm. The prison commissioners appointed a successor to lead the facility.
Excitement runs high in Oaxaca City as word spreads of a rich gold deposit at Ejutlan. Mining men, businessmen, and lawyers rush to stake claims, sparking a frenzied land grab in the area.
Memphis Aug 28 incomplete returns from the Mississippi primary indicate John K. Vardaman appears set to win the gubernatorial nomination. Returns were received by the Commercial Appeal on Thursday night.
The Alaskan boundary commission meets in London with American and Canadian members to define the boundary under the Russo British treaty. Key disputes center on whether Canada may gain access to the sea via headwaters and whether the line should extend to allow an outlet to the ocean.
A damaged OCR fragment describes naval squadrons operating near Portland Harbor. It references ships named Reo Aslog and Bar Bingboron, a fire aboard a vessel, and rescue or repair actions as crews scrambled to manage a blaze and recover from near misses.
The Ferst Exhibition in Madison Square Garden showcases 166 gowns from European couturiers and American designers. Secretary of Commerce and U S Senator attend with brief addresses to promote a transatlantic fashion movement.
Fred Bonre, a prominent midwest newspaper man, died Sunday in Superior of typhoid pneumonia. He headed to the lakes from Chicago last winter and was associated with the Duluth, Minnesota paper at Ave. 611 Bonge.
Washington reports available cash of 231 744 233 with gold at 102 341 154 excluding 150 million in redemption. Boston notes most American Woolen Co mills in New England and Vermont reopening after brief shutdowns.
Norfolk, Aug 31. John H. Dey, 13, confessed to putting strychnine in a glass of water his stepmother drank, mistaking it for salts. Mrs. Dey died an hour after ingestion.
The Sofia report says revolutionary forces have wrecked Turkish posts along the frontier. Turkish commander in Seres orders killings as insurgents advance. Turkish refugees head toward Constantinople. 800 people flee toward Asia Minor. Pasaki incident destroys Turkish forces near Adrianople as rebels gain aid. Macedonian movement rumored across the frontier with 5,000 fighters planned. A train bombing near Budapest was aimed at destroying a bridge over the Maritsa.
Senator George F Hoar marked his 77th birthday Friday at a Worcester event hosted by the Father Starhest Benevolent and Faithful Abstinents Society. The gathering featured a testimonial and memories of his long public service. Edward J. McMahon of the United Irish League gave a principal address.
Newfal reports sailors have accused Norfolk police officers and a police magistrate of rough handling. The navy department will investigate. The matter centers on a Navy order to return sailors who deserted their ships and a claim that police imprisoned a sailor for drunkenness to keep him off the ship, with a reward allegedly collected.
The Colombier Bros. of Bordeaux sign a ten year contract with the Pominien government for a Bordeaux Canada steamship service. The liner will run a summer Quebec to Atlantic route with winter calls at St Johns and Halifax, carrying passengers and freight.
A terse weekly report lists U S failures for the week ending August 27 with a total of 344 cases, modestly down from the previous week. Canadian failures rise to 25, up from 14 a week earlier, with no other major details provided.
The steamer Lucania reached New York harbor at close of day, entering quarantine following a swift voyage. Aboard were passengers including notable figures and crew who reported fast progress and smooth passage amid strong crossings.
A private steamer from Grand Cayman named Cruisa Wee Indies reports that a hurricane passed over the island destroying houses and vessels. The vessel Vila and others suffered damage, with details unclear but confirming widespread impact locally.
Rivalry for the lease and eventual purchase of Indian allotments has escalated to setting 440 Mississippi Choctaws under armed guard at Atoka. The group, brought to the area to select land, faces heightened security as tensions rise over land rights and allotment procedures.
Dan Mc Lead defeated world champion Tom Jenkins in a handicap wrestling bout at the Hamilton Armory Friday night, using a half Nelson and crotch hold to roll the Clevelander for the victory.
Mexico City reports three yellow fever patients in Merida and nineteen in Progresso. Sanitary authorities are taking active measures to prevent the disease spread.
Ottumwa Iowa August 29 Lightning Friday night struck the Iowa Central railroad depot at Eddyville where 1500 pounds of dynamite were stored but 12 people in the building at the time escaped uninjured.
Berlin August 29. Fire struck the Prussian crown estate at Boonheim near Potsdam where the usufruct is enjoyed by Prince Henry of Prussia. A male servant has been implicated in the incident.
Caleb Powers was found guilty of complicity in the Goebel assassination and sentenced to death by Special Judge Robbins. Execution fixed for November 25. Attorneys won an appeal to the Kentucky Court of Appeals and may seek Supreme Court review. Powers was moved to Scott jail for the appeal.
In Chicago early Sunday three robbers killed four workers at the Chicago City Railway Co barns at Sixty first and State streets. They looted about $3,000 and escaped. Four men were arrested hours later in connection with the crime.
In New York on Sunday Kathleen Johnson 24? attacked her two year old daughter Allies by cutting the child’s right wrist with a carving knife then slashed her own left wrist and throat with the same weapon. She died a few hours later in hospital while the child, living at Firth Avenue and One Hundred and First Street, was reported to be recovering.
Detroit August 31 report says the passenger steamer Pittsboro burning to the water edge at her dock in Sandwas Ont. during a Sunday incident. Crew escaped unharmed. Owned by Georgian Bay Transportation Co. W. J. Brown of Detroit is the manager.
The 12th annual convention of the National Association of Letter Carriers begins in Syracuse on Monday and is expected to be among the largest in the association’s history. In boxing news Johnny Regan of Brooklyn and Abe Attell of San Francisco are scheduled to fight for the featherweight championship in San Francisco on September 3 at the West End club.
Senator M. A. Hanna, who fell ill in his office days ago, was much improved Sunday and will return to his office to attend a political conference with state leaders.
Shamokin Pennsylvania August 31 Notice from the Union Coal Co that all their colleries in the region employing about 3000 men will close next Tuesday for an indefinite period due to an overcrowded coal market.
Berlin reports a sergeant and six privates of the German army magazine near Metz have been arrested on a serious charge. They allegedly sold manufacturing secrets for a new bomb fuse to agents of a foreign power.
In a sea rescue eight miles off Highlands New Jersey the schooner Henry P Mason sank after striking a submerged wreck. Captain Paterson and the Sandy Hook life saving crew, aided by C Oliver Iselin aboard the Navigator, towed the small boat to shore, saving twelve passengers and crew members after a perilous night at sea.
Aug 31 Rev P A Baart of St Marys church in Marshall spoke on education saying no Catholic could consistently take or keep oaths required by some labor unions he highlighted the typographical union oath placing the union before church and state and urged modification of the clause to remove the objectionable allegiance clause.
Upper Sandusky Ohio August 31 12 year old Walter Myers lost his right eye in an umbrella accident. A stay on an automatic umbrella flew open and penetrated the eye between the pupil and lower lid.
Cleveland notes Mayor reports telegram from W. J. Bryan requesting cancellation of upcoming speaking engagements in Ohio next week. No reason given for the cancelation.
The Danville jury convicted all eight defendants except William Redwine and 16 year old Clay Biddle after a lengthy deliberation that started Friday noon. The riot cases ended with guilty verdicts for seven defendants.
Three people drowned when a rowboat overturned on White Bear Lake Sunday night near St. Paul Minnesota. The victims were Wilbur Carlsson his wife and Seth Johnson, all residents of At Pav.
In Indianapolis a two week continuance was granted in the extradition case of James Lyneneham. The judge and defense cited insufficient British court conviction evidence under the treaty. A mass meeting planned a September 16 demonstration with Liberal subscriptions and invited speakers to protest the case’s principle.
Indianapolis reports Seret. Frederick, survivor of the Greely expedition, is critically ill. P. E. McDonnell of Chicago says Frederick intends to sail north next year if his health improves and will stay at the Frederick home awaiting any change in condition.
In North Andersen Mrs. Tlattie Hummel signed a two year contract transferring guardianship of her newborn to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hunt. The agreement, witnessed by a notary, declares the baby’s custody while she remains in the home and appears to be the first such record in the city. The Hummels’ first husband is dead and the second has deserted her.
A man identified as Richey attacked his wife and child in Brazil, striking the wife on the head and injuring the child before fleeing. Neighbors heard screams but no arrest has been made as of now.
Evansville Indiana dispatch notes Knox Daviess and Gibson counties report larger harvests this year than ever before. Most of the supply is shipped at the harbor, with Wateringe]ins from southern counties now in full sway.
In Kokeme Indiana on August 29 the body of Harvey Sritt a young black man was found along the road between Sharpsville and Oakford with his head split open as if struck with a club. This marks the third mysterious murder in the neighborhood since last May.
Raebie Timmons entered a saloon on Thursday and after ordering a glass of beer poured strychnine into it and drank the poison before bystanders could intervene. His condition is serious.
John C. Breckenbrough Deere 13 a longtime figure in Ohio and Indiana banking died at his Lafayette home from heart disease. He served ten years as cashier of an Indianapolis national bank and was active in banking circles for nearly half a century.
Charlestown Ind Aug 27 A two weeks courtship ends in marriage of Thomas Alvey of Louisville Ky and Miss Minnie Hilton The groom is a brother of Fa Alvey a sporting man and politician of Louisville.
Terre Haute Indiana August 28 Israe Hughes was killed by falling slate in a Jasonville mine. He served in the Philippines and on his return last December married Miss Bessie Creal of this county.
Bloomington Indiana August 27 report states Mr and Mrs William Stephenson were riding to a funeral when their horse bolted causing Stevenson to be kicked in the head twice and his wife dragged a short distance. Both are unconscious.
South Bend Ind Aug 28 Judge Frank M Davis has disappeared under strange circumstances. Friends say recent elevation and illness caused despondency which may have led to the apparent suicide.
Eight miners narrowly escaped when land caved in under a 17 acre pond above a coal mine east of Terre Haute Indiana. Water torrents forced the men to seek alternate routes through mine openings and they were finally hauled up from the shaft 110 feet below.
A requisition from Gov Yates of Illinois seeks the return to Indiana of Dee TM Mart ialored a colored man indicted in Vanderburgh County for riotous conspiracy. Mart ialored, a ring leader of Evansville’s colored faction, fled after a July riot and was arrested in Chicago. He refused to go back without a requisition.
James Lynchbaum of Indianapolis was arraigned before United States Commissioner Afe on a charge connected to an assault and murder claim in England. The case was continued to Thursday. Additional counsel was recused. The Ancient Order of Hibernians discussed action against extradition.
Mrs. J. F Hawkins shot at two burglars to protect her home. One attempted to flee toward the kitchen where Hawkins fired through a window as the men fled, ending the confrontation and safeguarding her residence.
In Oraclestown Indiana on August 27, reports say anthrax may have reached a farm near Clark County. Walter Kes, once of the town, has recently died and several horses and cattle are affected. Some valueable cattle have been canvassed and shipped away.
There was no carnival of burglaries in Kokomo Indiana on Thursday night and Friday night. Women formed part of not all of the gangs. Six residences were entered and in two cases the retreating form of a woman was even by the awakened sleepers.
Perdanling Aus 25 reports Colonel Drake Oil Company selling all its holdings in the Indiera Weld to eastern capitalists. About three hundred acres of the rich territory in the state are involved. Each maid valued at £18,000. The judges are in Sdams and Jay counties.
Two sons of Mrs Jacob Davis aged and were drowned about noon Thursday while swimming in the Ohio river near Derby. They had promised their mother they would not go near the river while she was at a patient.
Princeton Indiana August 27 The Hoo sier Proo ting Colo wel No 2 experienced a blowout on Thursday last and again Wednesday morning. For about half an hour a geyser of oil erupted with a stream reaching fest biet before the well was shut off. Capacity remains undetermined.
Mary L. Muir Thompson Colvin Neal Conway Smith, a widow from Ohio Falls Indiana, has married five times in 25 years, was widowed by death, divorced from three husbands, and is now a bride once more.
Edward Peck an 81 year old Indianapolis resident known in the city. He was found Friday proposing marriage to every woman he met in St Clair park. He has been committed to the insane asylum.
Lawrenceburg Indiana witnesses say Charlie W Dawson shaved Joseph Merriman in exactly 20 seconds. The feat is presented as a world record challenge to the profession.
Jessie Phillips was charged with murder in police court and the case continued for further investigation. The alleged victim is Kay Carr, a railroad man, in Indianapolis on August 28.
Laporte Indiana August 28 editor Bovr zer announces he will publish the names of every white man in Portssomeaty employing Negroes as part of his fight against what he terms a Negro colonization movement in Northern Indiana.
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