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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 28, 2004
Page
2
Daily excerpts from the journals of the Corps of Discovery members cover their journey from May 1804 to September 1806. Highlights include observations of geography, flora and fauna, encounters with Indigenous peoples, and challenges faced along the Missouri and across the continent.
On May 28 1804 near Whitehouse the narrator describes finding a cave on the river’s fork about 100 yards from the bank. He notes entering 100 yards underground without light and mentions a small spring inside and that it is the most remarkable cave seen in his travels. Annotation says the expedition progressed upriver by sail oar and tow rope from the bank.
Readers may report inaccuracies in The Southern Illinoisan by calling the Accuracy Hotline at 529-5454 ext. 5031 from Jackson County or (800) 228-0429 ext. 5031 from elsewhere.
Jackson County jurors heard that SIUC freshman Johnson and Kyle Boston drowned after canoeing on Cedar Lake at 4 a.m. Both wore heavy clothing and alcohol was involved, with Johnson found fully dressed and wearing untied boot laces. Autopsy showed drowning signs and high blood alcohol levels. Westlund faces charges for supplying alcohol to a minor.
The college dedicated a wooden statue of Gen John A Logan carved by local craftsman Lyle Boatright using trees donated by Maxine Pyle and volunteers Tina Boatright Bob Shadowens Richard Poe and Ed Mapps of Marion and a Pennsylvania carver Dennis Beach. The $25000 project funded by Julia Harrison Bruce Foundation includes a 16500 fee to Boatright and 12000 for pedestal and lighting. The statue honors Logan a Murphysboro native and Civil War hero with the college colors blue and gray and the mascot Volunteers.
The Union County board reviews a letter from Bigler stating he planned to resign on May 17 2004 but did not submit the resignation at the May 12 meeting. Bigler stayed for six months, despite an outside offer. Officials consider seeking AG guidance to resolve whether he remains state's attorney and how to declare a vacancy.
Opinion piece by Meta Minton asks if Southern Illinoisan readers are ready to publish gay union announcements, reflecting on community norms and editorial boundaries. The column probes reader sentiment and potential policy changes regarding marriage equality notices in the newspaper.
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