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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1904
Page
1
ALTON BR. PARKER accepts the Democratic nomination pledging to pursue tariff reform imperialism honest public service and economy in government. The letter outlines concerns over executive actions and calls for accountability while emphasizing constitutional principles and fiscal restraint.
A debate on gender stereotypes features a comment that women rely on intuition while a counterpoint questions men’s claimed common sense as equally unreliable in daily judgment. The exchange reflects early 20th century views on women’s intelligence and masculine reasoning in Philadelphia society.
A Chicago Daily News item notes a Kansas man wed a spinster who owned 900 chickens. The quirky anecdote jokes that a woman will find a husband by fair means or by fowl.
In a lively exchange, Louise returns from an autograph hunting expedition and jokes with a relative about her street savvy. The playful remark highlights local chatter and the charm of pursuing signatures in the social scene.
A fragment from the Somervijie Jour opal notes a returning woman seeking the attentive listener in a quiet, reflective moment. The weary man seems to sense who is listening without words, hinting at unspoken bonds.
Quoted by Mrs Torhins and referenced in a Washington Star fragment, the scene notes a moment after the game where Charney fumbles a question about blue clothes and then runs and hides. The brief item captures a playful exchange and a sly nod to how spectators read the game.
A dialogue highlights recognition of an artist's style in a Detroit Free Press item. The exchange confirms identity and hints at a picture dealer's commentary on a chrome work.
A humorous exchange notes enraptured praise for Dr Quackem s elixir with a friend boasting of taking a bottie and another claiming three hotties. The dialogue mimics comic banter about miraculous cures.
Experts note real coral exudes a waxy feel while imitations resemble marble. The New York Post quotes judges who differentiate genuine coral by texture, highlighting tactile cues as tests of authenticity.
A brief exchange quotes Miss OMfun and Miss Critic amid a lighthearted scene. The dialogue centers on a long proposed moment, with playful jabs about suspense and perception in a newspaper-ads style snippet from St Louis Republic.
The exchange notes the death of Versely as a peaceful fade after a life of literary pursuits. The brief item records a sudden demise described with dry wry humor, reflecting a celebrated figure in letters.
A German correspondent in Tokio reports that news of naval losses inclines Japanese to reveal emotion. Russians sank three transports at Ikishima and Kamimura failed to capture the Ivottok fleet, sparking a mob toward the admiral’s house in Shiba park as police restrained the crowd.
Paris Sept 24 reports by St Petersburgh telegraph describe a furious Japanese assault on Port Arthur. The bombardment centers on the town fortress complex with heavy losses on both sides as Russian forts near Shushiren and Rihlung resist while Fort Kuropatkin falls under Japanese control.
Confirmation received in Buenos Ayres that peace has been concluded between the Uruguayan government and the revolutionary forces led by General Munoz. General rejoicing is reported as the outcome spreads.
In St. Petersburg the emperor appoints Gen Grippenberg, now in Vilna, to lead the second Manchurian army, succeeding Lieut Gen Linevitch. Cholera spreads to Port Arthur as a naval officer reports cases, raising fears of an epidemic. Washington notes the AFL endorses the Fall River textile strike involving 25,000 workers and appeals for aid.
The Leadville District Mining Association will issue working cards to mine managers as part of a campaign against the Western Federation of Miners. Applicants must show a card of recommendation and renounce federation ties if members. An office will issue the cards and timekeepers will record deposits.
Naples reports Mount Vesuvius eruption intensifies to a peak not seen since 1872. Red hot stones reach 1600 feet and shatter the landscape as observatory records show 1844 violent explosions between Sunday morning and afternoon. Lava melts Funicular railway metal, damages upper station and ruins guides huts.
Six people were injured when a New York Central express derailed east of Lyons after a split rail caused three sleepers to leave the track. A fast eastbound freight struck the derailed cars as the train stopped. Mrs Newman Erbs, wife of the Pere Marquette VP, died at Rochester Hospital. her husband, Mr. Erbs, was also injured.
A. Pierson of Wallerboro, South Carolina, wealthy lumber man, lost his balance while helping his prospective bride from a Savannah street car. He struck his head on the pavement, died hours later. He was to be married Wednesday and will be buried at Sumter, South Carolina, in his wedding suit.
Pittsburg circular tells superintendents to hire no men over 35 in some departments and cap age at 40 in others, excluding laborers. The directive affects many of the steel industry's most expert workers.
The department of admissions released six day totals for the fair ending September 24 showing 770 418 admissions. The grand total to date reaches 11 792 848.
Rev. Ja ck Steinhauser D D pastor of St Michael s Lutheran church and Hebrew professor at Muhlenberg college suffered his third stroke of paralysis while delivering a German sermon Sunday and died later in Allentown Pennsylvania on September 26.
Berlin dispatch says during mobilization outbreaks of anti Jewish sentiment spread across Besserabia as Jewish traders sold drink to soldiers provoking clashes and tensions among units.
A Beechwood boulevard runaway left Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lippert their five year old son and Miss Mabel Horne daughter of State Senator Horne Massillon Ohio with serious injuries.
Mrs. Elizabeth Green Kelley, donor of Kelley hall and Green hall at the University of Chicago, died in Chicago from pneumonia. Her philanthropy funded campus buildings named for her husband and parents.
A high maintenance run near Hodges Tenn ended in a head end collision between westbound and eastbound Southern Railway trains. At least 62 dead and 162 injured as engineers may have disobeyed orders and a station meeting point was missed.
Louis Mang set a new world mark with three standing jumps totaling 35 feet 10 inches at Mohawk and Mott Haven Athletic Club games, breaking Ray Ewry's previous record by one and a quarter inches.
Secretary Taft arrived in Washington Sunday night from Polint a Pic near the St. Lawrence where he had been for several weeks. He was accompanied by his brother Henry W. Taft.
Reports from Shanghai indicate measures are underway to restore ownership of the Canton-Hankow railroad to American control. The line’s company was chartered in New Jersey.
In Chicago on September 26 work in the Deering McCormick and Plano divisions of International Harvester Co resumed after the September 10 closing left 9 900 employees idle.
A delegation of French workmen funded by the French government reached New York aboard the steamship La Bretagne from Havre to attend the St Gorlise exposition.
An Erie woman writes Mayor Greene of Elkhart asking for the name and address of an Elkhart insurance man she met on a train. She describes him as tall with blue eyes and smooth face and asks to be told his identity so she can pursue a future with him. She signs as Anette Minnows, Box 123.
In Anderson Indiana on September 23 the Cromer Connor family and Mrs William Parsonett and her 4 year old child are seriously ill after eating a waiter melon seasoned with arsenic. The 60 year old Mrs Connor is believed near death. Salt in use has been seized for analysis as chickens on the Connor farm recently died and a son was reportedly sewn by eating fruit with arsenic indications.
Four young women Misses Hester Worden Esse Worden Boland Conners stirred Laporte county by breaking into a room where local men gambled. They aimed to reform the gamblers and vowed to continue their crusade until vice is abashed. The men face social ostracism if they persist.
Petersburg Ind September 24 The Vincennes Washington Eastern Electric Co files articles to build an interurban line from Petersburg to Vincennes and Washington Wheatland Monroe City and Loozootee are named areas The company is capitalized at 1000000 in shares of 1000 each with 2500 preferred stock and 7500 common The preferred stock carries a 5 percent annual dividend H W Nam Sechott a Chicago capitalist is the chief promoter of the venture.
A systematic search across Central Indiana began for TR Wilsons 15 year old son from Linwood after he vanished in Newcastle while boarding a train for home on September 14 following a visit with relatives. Charles Wright a Bellefontaine Ohio fireman on Big Four freight train No 94 was killed when a coupling failed and he was thrown under the train near Muncie.
Bedford Ind September 22 Mrs Emily Corpre awarded 1466 dollars against the Southern Indiana railway for the killing of her husband at a street crossing after filing suit for 5000 dollars.
In Terre Haute Indiana on September 24 Ernest Cottrell received a prison sentence for theft. He allegedly whispered to Judge Walker asking how much money it would take to secure his release before being taken to prison.
Miss Ethel Baker of Wabash was awarded 800 dollars after suing the Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction Company for 10,000 dollars in damages for injuries sustained. The decision may be appealed.
Will Denny of Boonville Indiana died Thursday in Memphis Tennessee from injuries suffered in a railroad wreck. He was a lumber man and brother of the former mayor and a prominent Indianapolis attorney.
The $200,000 club members of a New York life insurance company are at West Baden Springs with about 200 attendees. Ten delegates from Europe are present.
The Rensselaer county grand jury returned two joint indictments charging Alfred McCoy and Thomas J. McCoy of the defunct McCoy bank with embezzlement. Thomas J. McCoy faced two individual indictments on the same charge. Two more indictments charged Alfred and Thomas J. McCoy and Walter White, the bank cashier, with embezzlement. Warrants were served and all defendants arraigned. bonds were set at 300 each. A continuance was granted until next Wednesday despite efforts for immediate trial.
A man identified as Anthony P. Stoolsey of Warsaw Indiana was found dead in Barstow California railroad yards. The 26 year old was found in daylight with a typewritten paper noting his admission to practice law in Kosciusko Indiana on January 24, 1200. Remains buried at Barstow.
Local republican leaders panic after George Enos, a Black leader, announces a run for congress on an independent ticket. Reported plans include a county ticket, a county committee, and a speakers bureau, signaling a major realignment and a potential 7,000 strong switch voters.
In Wabash Indiana Jas O Donnell a northern city grocer fights off two robbers as he leaves with the day’s receipts. One strikes him while the other tries to seize the money sack. He resists fiercely and calls for help until the assailants retreat empty handed.
Vincennes Washington and Eastern Railway Company of Washington filed articles of incorporation capital 21000000 to build an electric line from Washington to Vincennes via Wheatland Montpromery Cannersburg and Lao gootee in Indiana.
Ervensville Indiana on September 24 records show J Boa of Cincinnati won by breaking 185 of 200 clay pigeons. CC Lecompte of Toledo followed with 176 of 200. J Winston of Sturgis Kentucky fired 32 of 60.
Felix T. McWhirter of Indianapolis The prohibition nominee for governor and state chairman C. E. Newlin spoke to sizable crowds in Evansville Indiana on Thursday afternoon and night, marking the opening of the prohibition campaign.
In Lorgansport Indiana on September 23 robbers hit four business houses and the Burrows and Rockford post offices taking 259 pennies. Police and posses searched the countryside for the suspects through Wednesday and Thursday.
Terre Haute residents report Anthony Seifert was taken to the Jeffersonville reformatory by sheriff deputies on a Wednesday. Seifert’s bride insisted on joining him and threatened self harm if she could not accompany him, a request that was granted.
Jeffersonville Sept 24 Joseph Kelly and George White escaped the Indiana reformatory by riding out in a car loaded with tea kettles. They were seen and spoken to by many people but remain at large.
Franklin won the Friday game against the Nebraska Indians by 7 to 6 as Franklin benefited from timely hits and Indians errors in the third and eighth innings. Both teams committed errors in the contest.
A joint excursion by the Wa bash and Marion Traction Co and the Fort Wayne and Southeastern Traction Co carried citizens from Marion Wabash and Huntington to Fort Wayne for an inspection trip.
A movement in LaPorte Indiana formalizes to establish a home for consumptives and tent colonies for the cure of tuberculosis. The plan aims to provide treatment space and shelter, seeking community support and organization.
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