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Odon Journal

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Odon, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1903

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Army announces reviews with officers named as umpires

Washington reports detailed plans for maneuvers near West Point Kentucky from September 20 to October 16 with troops from Caickamauga Missouri Indiana Kentucky Michigan Wisconsin and Ohio. Brigade commanders named include Gen. Kotbhe Gen. McKee Gen. McGuerrin and Gen. Bliss.

Washington War Department West Point Camp George H. Thomas Caickamauga Jefferson Barracks Fort Sheridan Fort Wayne Mich Fort Porter N. Y Port Brady Fort Thomas Columbus Arsenal Tenn Columbus Barracks Fort Myer Washington Barracks Indiana National Guard Kentucky State Guard Michigan National Guard Wisconsin National Guard Kotbhe U.S. A McKee McGuerrin Michigan Biue Ohio River Louisville Brown Tennessee River Nashville Louis Muldraugh Hills

Immunity Experiments Target Tuberculosis in Animals

Dr Nuefeld of Koch's institute reports successful experiments creating immunity in animals against tuberculosis by injecting living bacteria from humans into the bloodstream of male goats cattle. He cannot achieve the same with dead cultures.

Berlin Nuefeld Koch's Institute Medical

Fitzsimmons and Coughlin Matched for Philadelphia Bout

Bob Fitzsimmons and Don Coughlin known as the Irish giant were matched to box six rounds before the Industrial Athletic club in Philadelphia on the evening of September 25. The bout will be at catch weights.

Fitzsimmons Coughlin New York Bob Fitzsimmons Don Coughlin Industrial Athletic Club of Philadelphia

California Develops Transparent Insect Life Form

Los Angeles reports a new form of animal life unique to the animate world. It describes an insect that lives in crude oil with a transparent body.

Los Angeles Cal California

Olympia Placed In Dry Dock After Damage In Norfolk

The cruiser Olympia was put in dry dock in Norfolk Virginia on September 11 after sustaining deep furrows along both sides of its underbody and a large stream of water pouring from a damaged plate beneath the engine room.

Olympia Norfolk

Whiskers Shaved To Avoid Mistaken Identity

Jefferson City Missouri September 11 reports Gov. Dockery has his whiskers shaved to avoid being mistaken for William E. Phelps the leading lobbyist in Missouri legislation.

Jefferson City Willam Phelps Missouri Gov Dockery

Major Delmar Rates 2 04 4 Miles at Syracuse Fair

Major Delmar trotted a mile in 2 04 4 on a soggy Syracuse Fair Grounds track before 15 000 spectators. The mark came in heavy conditions and followed Lou Dillon’s two minute pace, with the crowd roaring as the gelding fell short by a quarter second of the world record.

Syracuse N. Y Delmar State Fair Ground Lou Dillon Major Delmar Sud

Anthracite Miners Set 5 Percent Wages Rise

Wilkesbarre pa September 12 miners and operators in the anthracite region were told by Charles F Nell the strike commission appointee as price computer that miners are entitled to a 5 percent wage increase. The hike aligns with recent coal price gains and will take effect in September with New York harbor coal at 4.75 dollars a ton as the expected standard for the next six months unless operators adjust their pricing.

Wilkesbarre Chas. F. Nell Anthracite Strike Commission New York Harbor

King Edward Stops Train for Coffee Request

King Edward traveling from Vienna to England halted the German train after a passenger in the royal car signaled no corridor communication. The king inspected the issue and had coffee prepared in the royal carriage before the train resumed its journey.

Berlin Edward Germany England Vienna

Ru gert wins two American titles at Travers Island

Charles Rugert of the New York Athletic Club won two American swimming championships at Travers Island. He set two American records for intermediate distances, going 5 yards in 1 51 5 and 770 yards in 11 44 3 5, breaking marks previously held by E. Schaeffer.

New York Charles Rugert New York Athletic Club Travers Isand Rubert E. &. Schaeffer Schaeffer

Poison Water Incident Ties Paris Green to Alabama Firm

Tuscaloosa Sept 12 Henry Alston William Moore and Hall Has sell along with three Black workers at the F Alston Co were poisoned by water from a cooler containing more than a pint of paris green. The six were dangerously ill during the afternoon but expected to recover by Friday night.

Tuscaloosa Ala Henry Alston Willam Moore Hall Hassell F. §. Alston Co Paris Green Alston

Infantry rifle team wins Dryden trophy in Sea Girt

The United States Army infantry rifle team captured the Dryden trophy at Sea Girt New Jersey with a total score of 995 out of 1200. Quartermaster Sergeant Hawkins, a Black man, registered the best individual score.

Sea Girt N. J United States Army Sergt. Hawkins

Diversion of Export Trade From New Orleans Due to Strike

Two cargoes of general merchandise were exported through Mobile to Central American ports on Friday totaling about 70 000 dollars in dry goods and groceries. The shipments resulted from a ship tender strike in New Orleans.

Mobile Ala New Orleans

Knapp Strangler Case Asked for Trial Transcript

Thomas N. Darby and Victor Schafer, attorneys for Alfred Knapp, filed a petition with the supreme court Thursday to compel Butler county stenographer to provide a copy of the official trial report for use in appealing the case.

Columbus, O Thomas N. Darby Victor Schafer Alfred Knapp The Strangler Supreme Court Thuredar Butler County

Death by Gas Ends Young Artist Cline Wilson Career

New York Sept 12 A young artist Cline Wilson died by his own action in his studio early Friday by inhaling gas. Wilson a native of Runseville Ky where wealthy relatives are paid to reside.

New York Cline Wilson Wilson Runselvrille

Business Failures Across U S and Canada

Weekly U S business failures total 165 for the week ending September 10 up from 162 last week and 197 the same week in 1902. Canadian failures rise to 12 from 8 the prior week.

New York United States Canada

Czar Visit to Bucharest Abandoned Over Treason Charge

The czar's planned visit to Bucharest to act as godfather at Prince Nicholas's christening was cancelled. A Berlin report states a sergeant arrested at Metz for selling bombs to a French agent confessed he was to receive $800 for treasonable conduct.

Bucharest Roumania Nicholas Ferdinand Victor Berlin Metz Hae

Indicted Men Named in Postal Fraud Conspiracy Case

The federal grand jury charged Beavers Machen Erwin McGrehan Huntington and Scheble in a complex postal fraud case. Indictments detail schemes to defraud the United States with letter box devices and inflated contracts for jetter boxes and related bribery, involving post office officials and contractors.

United States Washington Federal Grand Jury Beavers Machen Erwin McGrehan Huntington Scheble Beavers, Machen Postal Device and Improvement Co San Francisco Montague Indicator and Letter Box Co Daniel S. Richardson West Richardson Heath McGiehan MacGlehan Columbia Supply Co Schebbie Eugene D. Scheble Toledo

Packing Plant Strike Halts Nelson Moritis Plant in St Joseph

A general strike was ordered at the Nelson Mor tis packing plant in South St Joseph at noon Thursday and the plant was practically at a standstill Thursday afternoon. Twelve hundred men are out after the superintendent refused to discharge a fireman charged with unfair conduct toward union workers.

St. Joseph, Mo Nelson Mortis South St. Josep

Sleepwalking woman shot after mistaken burglary claim

Fannie Soper, walking in her sleep, was shot in the side by John Hubetka a saloonkeeper in Oklahoma City Sept 11. She was severely wounded and believed to be a burglar by the assailant.

Steep Oklahoma Okla Fannie Soper John Hubetka

Lord Cheylesmore and Barlow Named NRA Life Members

Sera Girt N J September 11 Lord Cheylesmore and Captain Barlow members of the British National Rifle Association were elected life members of the National Rifle Association of America at its annual meeting.

Sera Girt N. J Lord Cheylesmore Capt Barlow National Rifle Association of Great Britain National Rifle Association of America

Sail Adm Cassay Retired After 47 Years in Navy Service

Washington reports Rt. Adm. Ca sey, recently detached from command of the Pacific squadron, retired Friday on account of age after nearly 47 years active service. Capt. Chas. J. Barclay will become a rear admiral.

Washington Adm. Casey Pacific Squadron Chas. J. Barclay

Colors banned in butter making under new Minnesota law

St Paul Minnesota September 12 W W P McConnell state dairy commissioner issues an order effective January 1 next forbidding the use of aniline or coal tar colors for butter making under the state pure food law.

St Paul Minn W. W. P. McConnell

Squirrel hunter's bad aim ends in tragedy

In Chester county on a Friday morning Maj. J.M. Riddle, Lancaster Review proprietor, was hunting squirrels with his young grandson when he accidentally shot and killed the boy.

Lancaster 3. C Waite Chester County The Lancaster Review

Restaurant Keeper Loses License Renewal in Dresden

Berlin reports the keeper for 33 years at the Royal Opera House linked restaurant in Dresden had his license renewal refused after selling chocolate shares tied to former Crown Princess Louise. The decision highlights restrictions on licensed establishments amid royal-era asset ties.

Berlin Dresden Louise

Explosion on Olympia Kills Two Sailors in Navy Yard Incident

Norfolk report details a five gallon alcohol barrel smuggling on the cruiser Olympia leading to a blast that killed Marine Corporal J. S. Yerkes of Philadelphia and Apprentice Seifert. Three others were injured and the forward awnings burned as crew tried to dump alcohol into a tank.

Norfolk van Doser Olympia J. S. Yerkes Philadelphia Seifert Custer Shavey Navy Yard Drvydock Corp. Yerkes, Seifert, Spavey and Caster Yerkes

Tragedy in Jail Ends in Double Fatalities

Sheriff Geo F Wharton and Deputy Frank Brugh confront a Philadelphia man named McCagle in Edna Texas. During a jail search the suspect fires, striking Wharton and Brugh. Wharton fires kill the prisoner. Both officers die from their injuries.

Edna. Tex Geo. F. Wharton Frank Brugh McCagle Philadelphia Wharton Brugh

Abdication talks rise over Hungary crisis

Vienna rumors say Hungary may push for its own king amid a political crisis. The Daily Mail correspondent notes open discussion of Francis Joseph’s abdication as king of Hungary, with strong support for Hungary to choose a ruler, possibly Prince Eitel, the German Emperor’s second son.

London Vienna Dail Mail Francis Joseph Hungary Prince Eitel

Marconi Meets Canadian Ministers in Ottawa

Signor Marconi, visiting Ottawa for two days, dined with Lord Min at Rideaux Hall and interviewed Minister Fielding and other officials. He plans an overland system once the trans Atlantic network is operating.

Signor Marconi Canada Otteawa Lord Minto Rideaux Hall Marconi Fielding

Grand jury to probe lynching of David Wratt in Belleview

The September grand jury will be impaneled in Belleview on Monday to thoroughly investigate the lynching of David S Wratt, a Negro school teacher who shot a school director but did not kill him and was strung up by a mob.

St. Louis Bellevine David S. Wratt Wratt

Lipton Falls Ill En Route to West in Utica

Sir Thomas Lipton reached Utica for a medical check during his journey west and was treated by Dr. D. R. Kinloch for cramps and indigestion. At one point his condition was reported serious.

Utica N. Y Thomas Lipton D. R. Kinloch Lipton

Protest Miller Reinstatement by Central Trades Union

In St. Louis on September 14 the Central Trades and Labor union voted unanimously to protest to President Roosevelt over his decision to reinstate W. Miller in the Government Printing Office.

Miller St. Louis Central Trades and Labor Union Roosevelt W. «. Miller Government Printing Office

Mexican Baptists Gather for National Conference

Mexico City September 14. The general conference of all Baptist churches in the republic will be held this week at the Baptist church. Preliminary services were held Sunday with a large attendance.

Mexico City General Conference of All Baptist Churches Republic Baptist Church

Detroit Baseball Club Manager Barrow Changes

A Detroit baseball club report notes manager Barrow during the last western trip. The terse item references a Sunday night announcement about changes affecting the team’s leadership.

The Détroit Detroit Barrow

Counterfeit Money Scandal Tangles Eastern Penitentiary

Public notice reveals convicts in the Eastern Penitentiary manufactured counterfeit silver coins and plundered cigar department records. Inspectors say only a few coins were completed before the scheme was stopped and federal agents, including the U S Secret Service, are investigating potential inmate staff collusion.

Cigar Department Eastern Penitentiary Philadelphia Eastern State Penitentiary George Wallg, Jr W. D. Robinson Mr. Vaux, Jr United States Vaux United States Secret Service Cigar Daniel W. Bussinger Joseph Welch Internal Revenue Internal Revenue Officers William D. Robinson Bussinger

Umpire Ollie Conn Injured After Cedar Rapids Decatur Game

Springfield Alabama reports Umpire Ollie Conn of the Three I league was run over while boarding a Decatur street car after the Cedar Rapids Decatur game. He suffered a crushed left leg and a right arm amputation at St Marys hospital. his home is Mount Zion.

Springfield Ollie Conn Decatur St. Mary's Hospital Mount Zion

Florida Hurricane Leaves Wide Damage Along Coast

The Florida hurricane struck Friday on the east coast and Saturday on the west, lasting 24 hours. Winds of up to 75 mph lashed Miami to Tampa, tearing roofs, sinking boats, and cutting wires, with no reported loss of life but extensive property and crop damage across Stuart, Jupiter, Ybor City, and other areas.

Jacksonville Fla South Florida Miami East Coast Hobes Sound Standard Oil Co Boynton Stuart Jupiter Peninsula Tampa Almeria DeSoto Ybor City Hampton Madison Florida

Planter Furnifeld G. Simmons Killed Near Pollocksville

Newbern North Carolina September 14 The planter Furnifeld G Simmons father of Senator F M Simmons was shot several times with a shotgun and found on a river bank near Pollocksville Jones County He had been missing since Saturday morning Bruises on the head suggest beating A Negro named Daniis was arrested as the slayer An alternate report says a trespasser squirrel hunting shot him and Simmons pursued the shooter Ongoing investigation unclear motive and suspect details remain.

Newbern N. C Daniis Pollocksville

Doctor Harmanson Shoots Charles Medicis in Opelousas Killing

In Opelousas Louisiana on Sunday morning Dr A R Harmanson shot and killed Charles Medicis as he walked unarmed on the street with a Winchester rifle. Harmanson surrendered to the sheriff claiming Medicis authored anonymous letters attacking his family's reputation. Medicis was a prominent local figure.

Ondousas A. R. Harmanson Charles Medicis Medicis Dr. Harmanson

Tunnel Cave-In Kills One. Dozens Missing Near Pittsburgh

A cave in at the Green Tree tunnel on the Wa bash railroad in Green Tree borough late Saturday night leaves one dead and ten to twelve laborers missing. Fellow workers fear the missing are buried under coal slate rock and debris blocking 55 feet of the tunnel.

Pittsburg Green Tree Wabash Green Tree Borough

First Porto Rican Cotton Bale Export Since 1880s

The first bale of Porto Rican cotton exported in four decades was shipped September 9 on the Red Line steamer Caracas, consigned to a Porto Rican firm in New York from San Juan Puerto Rico.

San Juan P. R Red Line Caracas New York

Governor Hunt to be welcomed in San Juan on October first

A popular demonstration is organized in San Juan Puerto Rico to greet Governor Hunt upon his October first return. Several federal leaders decline to cooperate with the event citing political reasons.

San Juan P. R Gov. Hunt

Armenians Ask Roosevelt Intercede to Protect Armenia Americans

At a national Armenian mass meeting in Boston on September 14 resolutions were adopted urging President Roosevelt to intercede for the safety and property of Armenian Americans in Russia.

Boston United States Roosevelt Russia

Longshoremen Strike Ends. 16 Ships Set to Sail

In New Orleans on September 14 the longshoremen’s strike was formally settled and sixteen ships will start on Monday. Morgan Hines dock workers remain out with slim chances of success for the strikers.

New Orlexts Morgan Hine

Sailors on Kearsarge and fleet near mutiny off Staten Island

The sailors aboard the flagship Kearsarge, with the Alabama Texas Illinois and Chicago anchored off Staten Island, have been in a condition bordering on mutiny for weeks, as reported in New York on September 14.

New York Kears Alabama Texas Illinois Chicago Staten Island

Professor Edward North Dies After Long Illness

Dr Edward North professor of Greek at Hamilton College died at Halfway Up Clinton on Sunday after a long illness. He had been a noted scholar and taught for nearly years. Funeral arrangements are pending local authorities said.

Edward North Etica Hamilton Clinton

Lightning Strikes State Executive Mansion Porch

A thunderbolt struck the front porch of the executive mansion in Springfield on Sunday afternoon. Two great balls of fire appeared as the bolt flashed, but fire officials found no blaze after responding to Governor Yates who feared a porch fire. The event was described as one of the most terrifying seen in the city.

Springfield Til Executive Mansion Gov. Yates

Newspaper Man to Be Prosecuted for Secession Stance

Panama reporters state Rodolfo Guillera, a pioneer in publishing pro secession articles, faces prosecution. Reports also indicate about 2,400 federal troops are set to deploy to the isthmus.

Panama Rodolfo Gguillera

Non-Union Miner Assassinated in Briceville

Knoxville reports a non-union miner Charles Marsh, aged 29, employed by Tennessee Coal Co. at Briceville, was assassinated in his home Saturday night by an unknown man. Authorities have no clues as to the attacker.

Knoxville, Tenn Charles Marsh Tennessee Coal Co Briceville Tenn

Fatal Automobile Crash at Milwaukee Fair Grounds

Frank Day of Columbus Ohio is killed in an automobile accident at the Milwaukee fair grounds during a five mile race against time. Barney Oldfield drives the machine which swerved and caused the fatal incident.

Milwaukee Frank Day Columbus Fair Grounds Barney Oldfield Beti

Plague Reported in Marseille During War Era

Rome September 14 The French government officially communicated the presence of the plague at Marseille and the Italian government began protective measures as authorities assess the risk amid ongoing conflicts.

Marsellles Rome Marseilles Basert

Typhoid Strikes Norwood Indiana Village

Norwood a mile and a half southwest of Indianapolis suffers a typhoid outbreak with half the families afflicted. Doctors and Flower Mission agents report widespread poverty and severe misery, with many residents lacking aid within city limits. The Hurty state health secretary will investigate and the settlement seeks state or county assistance.

Indianapolis Ind Norwood Flower Mission Society J. N. Hurty State Board of Health

Woman on Way to Divorce as Husband Fires Twice

Lafayette Indiana Sept 11 Robert H Layton a Civil War veteran fired two shots at his wife in the First National Bank corridor. Mrs Layton with former Marshal Downs of Battle Ground was en route to an attorney to apply for divorce after she refused to live with him on his return from California. Layton was placed under bonds.

Lafayette Ind Robert H. Layton First National Bank Layton Marshal Downs Battle Ground California

Hart Learns Bride’s Name After License Delay

In Anderson Indiana on September 11 Indiana man Jnc W Hart of Indianapolis sought a marriage license but forgot the bride’s name. He recalled her first name as Bessie and later confirmed her last name Wells, then became Hart after marriage.

Burglars Use Chloral to Rob Dora Farm Family

Neighbors report burglars used chloroform on the Harnish family near Dora. Robbery’s loot included cash and jewelry. Lula Harnish remains in serious condition while other family members suffer the aftereffects.

Wabash Chris. Harnish Dora Lula Harnish

Gas company plans to remodel stations for oil gas supply

Windfall Indiana September 11 The Indiana Natural Gas and Oil Co has drafted plans to remodel pumping stations nearby to produce gas from crude oil replacing the failing natural gas supply pumped to Chicago. The firm holds thousands of acres under lease for gas and oil in the section of the was belt.

Ind Indiana Natural Gas & Ol Co Chicagoe Was Belt

Oil well strikes in Muncie area sparks near two producers

Muncie Indiana September 10 Central Coal Oil and Gas Co struck an oil well three miles northeast of Muncie that will flow 209 barrels per day. It is the second gusher in the vicinity in a pool miles from the nearest producing well. Dry holes surround the two good producers.

Muncie Ind Central Coal, Oil and Gas Co

Franklin township interurban tax plan approved

New Albany Ind Sept 12 election in Franklin township Harris county approved a 2 percent tax to fund construction of the Louisville and Southern Indiana Traction Co line from New Albany to Corydon.

New Albany Ind Franklin Township Harris County Louisville & Southern Indiana Traction Co Corydon

Gaines Fled After Forging Employer’s Name on Check

Lawrenceburg Indiana September 12 Louis Gaines age 22 son of Charles Gaines a Boone county Kentucky farmer fled after forging the name of Thomas Willis a wealthy Boone county farmer who employed him to a 3168 check and his whereabouts are unknown

Lawrenceburg Ind Louis Gaines Charles Gaines Boone County Kentucky Thomas Willis

Vigo County Purchases Riot Guns for Sheriff Use

Terre Haute Ind Sept 11 Vigo county commissioners buy five riot guns for sheriff. The weapons are placed in the jail to be used in event of mob attacks.

Terre Haute Vigo County

Man Shoots Self in Anderson Family Home

Gale Hamm aged 38 used a revolver and blew the top of his head off at a relative’s home near Anderson Indiana. He had married four weeks earlier the widow of a cousin in a tragedy reported from the city on September 11.

Anderson Ind Gale Hamm Here

Franchise for a new electric line in Indiana towns

Wallace B. Campbell secured a Lapel franchise for an electric railway and says he has been assured franchises in Noblesville, Lebanon, and in the towns between those cities, with Lapel as the starting point.

Anderson Ind Wallace B. Campbell Lapel Campbell Noblesville Lebanon

Don M Garwood Departs During Investigation

Fort Wayne Indiana September 11 police believe former Auburn bank cashier Don M Garwood left Fort Wayne during the inquiry and headed toward Michigan.

Fort Wayne Ind Don M. Garwood Auburn (Ind Michigan

Grocer Fends Off Attack With Bag Of Money

Evansville Indiana September 10. Grocer August Allbiede was closing his store when a Negro assailant with a club struck him. He retaliated by striking the attacker with a bag of money in his hand. the assailant staggered and fled.

Evansville Ind August Allbiede

Hindostan Falls to Be Used for Electric Power

Indianapolis dispatch reports Hindostan Falls on the east fork of the White River near Hindostan in Marion County will be utilized to generate electric and hydraulic power. The project aims to harness the falls for local waterpower development.

Indianapolis Ind Hindostan Marion County

Runaway Train Demolishes Saloon Injures Two in Alexandria

An electric freight train on the Union Traction line in Alexandria Indiana escaped control at a station in the residence area and careened through streets at about 40 mph. It smashed into a saloon, wrecking its front and seriously injuring Henry Tuerffs and John Hopewell. The locomotive and cars were torn apart, with about a hundred people narrowly escaping harm as the crew leaped to safety.

Alexandria Ind Union Traction Henry Tuerffs John Hopewell

Juror Discussed Real Estate During trial

Evansville Indiana September 12. Willershaven a 75 year old juror on the circuit court trying William Wel alleged kidnaping disappeared Friday and was found at 3 pm in a real estate dealer's office discussing a land deal. Asked if he realized he was content of court he smiled and said I don't know. After a judge's lecture he returned to the jury box.

Evansville Ind Willershaven William Wel Frida Ju. Rasch

Miners' Fatal Quartet In Bleak Indust Clash

In Brezil Indiana, George McVey was fatally shot by James Pertrie At Ladd after a quarrel among miners. Pertrie fled the scene as a posse hunts him. Separately in Plymouth, Roze sues Chaney for breach of promise claiming loss of chance and damages estimated at 2 505 dollars.

Brezil Ind George McVey James Pertrie Ladd Plymouth Thomas Chaney

Young Boy Plunged Into Serious Condition After Lye Incident

Windfall Ind. Sept 14 Charles Hillard five year old son of Samuel Hillard is in a pitiable condition after drinking concentrated lye by mistake last February. Doctors report the stomach lining severely damaged with no sure remedy to relieve his suffering.

Charles Hillard Samuel Hillard Phi

Freak corn stalk bears thirty two ears on four inch stalk

A curious find on the Freeland farm near Sunman Indiana reveals a single corn stalk with no tassel yet bearing 32 fully formed ears about four inches long. The unusual specimen was discovered in a local corn field and noted by observers for its odd growth pattern.

Dilshoro Ind Freeland Farm Sunman

Wabash Bridge and Iron Co Faces Bankruptcy Petition

Wahbasi Ind Sept 1 The receiver report shows liabilities of 275 440 and assets 87 900 The Central Trust Co of Cleveland and two Wabash creditors filed a bankruptcy petition forcing a shutdown.

Wahbasi Ind Wabash Bridge and Iron Co Central Trust Co Cleveland Wabash

Farm man's son-in-law dies in Tennessee sawmill accident

Broomfield Indiana September 12 L B Shepherd prominent local farmer received word of the accidental killing of his son-in-law James Strauser in a sawmill near Brownsville Tennessee Strauser was raised in this county and went south about two years ago.

Broomfield Ind L. B. Shepherd James Strauser Brownsville Tenn Strauser

Crash Near Brazil Ind Claims Miner Injuries

Two interurban cars carrying miners crashed west of Brazil Indiana on Friday evening. John Cole suffered crushed hand and arm. One car carried 107 passengers with 59 bruised but not seriously hurt.

Brazil Ind Here John Cole

Fire destroys Rohmers home in Fierne Indiana

The home of Fred Rohmers editor of the Berne Witness was almost totally demolished by dynamite. The Rohmers were rescued with only slight injuries. The Berne Witness has opposed licensed saloons.

Fierne Ind Fred Rohmers Berne Witness Rohmers

County Fight Over Courthouse Funds in Goshen

Goshen Indiana September 10 The county council authorized a 50000 dollar appropriation for courthouse improvements triggering a dispute with Elkhart residents who urge moving the county seat to their city.

Goshen Ind Elkhart

Street Car Crashes Into Butcher Shop in Hyansville

A Mary and Main street line street car derailed and struck the shop of Conrad Klingehofer in Hyansville Indiana. A ten passenger car was involved but no injuries were reported. A large hole was torn in the building side.

Hyansville Ind Mary and Main Street Conrad Klingehofer

County council funds jail remodeling in Brownstown

Brownstown Indiana September 12 the county council appropriated 18001 dollars for remodeling the county jail damaged by repeated prisoner escapes attempts.

Brownstown Ind

Stricken With Black Smallpox In Linton Boarding House

Everett Brohannon who came from Eudora Kentucky was found in a Linton Indiana boarding house severely ill with black smallpox and at the point of death. Twenty boarders have been exposed to the contagion.

Linton Ind Everett Brohannon Eudora

Anna Carmony Hines Dies at 102 in Shelbyville Area

Anna Carmony Hines, aged 102 years and 7 months, died early Thursday in Shelbyville Indiana. The obituary notes she was the oldest resident in the area and mentions her long life and family links.

Shelbyville Ind Anna Carmony Hines Atate-Aid-Searce

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