Woman linked to multiple murders in La Porte barnyard
La Porte Indiana May 5 authorities increasingly suspect Mrs Bella Gunness killed at least five people before her death in a fire that incinerated her home along with three children The case centers on a yard burial ground and a mysterious man named Ray Lamphere who is jailed for first degree murder while investigators probe five bodies found on the Gunness farm and new clues about insurance payments and possible trunk killings.
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la Porte
Ind
Bella Gunness
Ray Lamphere
Lamphere
Smutzer
Gunhess
Smuther
Ralph N. Smith
Second Judicial District
Gunness
Elizabeth Smith
Joseph Maxson
Maxson
Eilian
Los Angeles
Chicago
Max Sorensen
Sorenson
Austin
Peter Gunness
Fogle
Jennie Olsen
Mrs. Gunness
Myrtle
Lucy
Phillip
Joseph Maxwell
Aberdeen
Helgelin
Savings Bank
Buck
Sweden
Wu Tells of Progress of Civilization in Orient
New York May 5 Wu Fang minister of China to the United States spoke at Carnegie Hall on The Awakening of China declaring that once China becomes strong enough to defend its sovereignty the Far East question will be solved The minister was introduced by General Stewart N Woodford as the foremost leader of the new effort in China
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New York
Wu Fang
China
United States
Ohio Forum
Carnegie Hall
Stewart N. Woodford
Warden Denies Thaw Is Sane in Habeas Corpus Action
Dr Ames T. Baker acting superintendent at Matteawan state hospital returns the petition for a writ of habeas corpus for Harry K. Thaw denying Thaw is sane and stating he is insane. Thaw under observation after the Stanford White slaying trial. Duchess County District Attorney Mack says five experts per side will be called.
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Poughkeepsie, N
Ames T. Baker
Matteawan State Hospital
Harry K. Thaw
Thaw
Baker
Matteawan
Stanford White
Mack
Duchess County
Associated Press Tonight
Morchschauer
Buckeye Democrats Split Powers at Columbus Convention
May 5 reports from Columbus show Cleveland mayor supporters and Garber-Finley faction contesting control of the Ohio Democratic Party. Finley claims 14 to 16 votes for executive chairman while Johnson backers cite 12 votes for continuity. Senior figures including J. Campbell favor a U.S. Senate endorsement. Harmon attacks highlight intra party strife.
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Columbus
Ohio
Johnson
Cleveland
Garber-Finley
State Central Committee
W. L. Finley
New
Charles A Kleek
Finley
J. & Campbell
United States
Committee On Rules and Order of Business
Lucas
Musktingum
Clermont
Hardin
Charles Salem
Judson Harmon
Cincinnati
Youngstown
Moore
Congress
Senate
House
Judiciary Committee
Republican Party
Democrats Favor Bryan Across Texas Conventions
Morning Journal report from Dallas May 5 states Democratic county conventions statewide instruct for Bryan for president with large margins of delegates and many resolutions favoring him. Some calls condemn Bailey actions and urge laws barring public officers from representing corporations.
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Morning Journal
Dallas
Texas
Bryan
Senator Bailey
Bailey
Lawler Wins St Paul Mayoral Race Over McKibben
Daniel M Lawler the Democratic nominee was elected mayor of St Paul over Republican Joseph McKibben by about 8 000 votes. Returns from 89 of 113 precincts show Lawler 12 299 and McKibben 4 930.
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St. Paul
Minn
Daniel M Lawler
Joseph McKibben
Lawler
McKibben
Murphy Nominated for Vice President at New Jersey GOP Convention
New Jersey Republicans name an uninstructed delegation to Chicago with Fort Kean Briggs and Baird as delegates at large. A Murphy for vice president resolution passes unanimously amid broader opposition to Taft and Roosevelt nominations. Aims to push Murphy as a possible national ticket candidate.
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Morning Journal
Trenton
N. J
Chicago
Corre Vention
Tafts
Roosevelt
Franklin Murphy
Fort
United States
Kean
Briggs
David Baird
Grover Cleveland
New Jersey
Taft
Debate on timber reserves sparks storm in Senate
Idaho Senator Heyburn denounces forecasts of timber famine while Smoot challenges official figures. The dispute centers on export permits and the cost of forest reserves as the agricultural appropriation bill stalls. Debate references Panama ties and Colombia arbitration.
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Washington
Idaho
Secretary of Agriculture
Hesburn
Senate
Smoot
Heyburn
Adam
Burkett
Nebraska
Supreme Court of the United States
Black Forest
Germany
Clark
Wyoming
Congress
Department
Utah
Department of Agriculture
American Forestry Association
Weyerhouse
Weyerhouse, the Second View
Taft Backed at North Carolina and Kentucky Conventions
In Elizabeth City North Carolina the first congressional district Republican convention advised for Secretary Taft for the presidential nomination. In Bowling Green Kentucky the third district convention elected two delegates to Chicago and instructed them for Taft.
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Tar Heels
Taft
Elizabeth City
N. C
Saft
Kentucky
Bowling Green
Third District
Chicago
Seven District GOP convenes in Frankfort elects Taft delegates
The seventh district Republican convention in Frankfort chose two delegates to the national convention in Chicago and instructed them for Taft. Resolutions urged Governor Willson to pardon Caleb Powers and Jim Howard.
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Powers
Frankfort
Chicago
Taft
Willson
Caleb Powers
Jim Howard
Ninth district convention names Cochran and Hitchen delegates for Taft
Carlisle Kentucky May 5 delegates W D Cochran and E F Hitchen named by the ninth district Republican convention and instructed for Taft to the national convention.
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Taft
Carlisle
W. D. Cochran
Hitchen
Georgians Elected Uninstructed GOP Delegates in May Convention
At Jamesville Georgia May 5 the ninth congressional republican convention chose J B Gaston and A J Spence as delegates to the national convention alluninstructed in matters of instructions.
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Jamesville
J. B. Gaston
A. J. Spence
Louisiana Sends two Taft Men
Monroe La May 5 The fifth district republican convention today elected delegates for the national convention instructed for Taft.
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Louisiana
Taft
Monroe
Rival Delegates Chosen for Chicago Convention
Atlanta Republicans in the 11th district held two conventions on May 5 selecting delegates to the Chicago convention. The chosen delegates sought to align with party leadership and set the district's stance for the national gathering.
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Atlanta
11Th District
Chicago
Republicans of Alabama's Fourth District Back Taft
In Anniston Alabama on May 5 the Republican voters of the Fourth District instructed for Taft, signaling support for the former president in the party's delegate selection.
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Taft
Alabama
Anniston
Ala
Fourth
Administration Faction Backs Taft Delegates in Ninth District
In Birmingham Alabama on May 5 the administration wing of the Republican party for the ninth district instructed delegates for Taft. The move signals organized support for Taft's candidacy within the district.
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Taft
Birmingham
Ala
Republican Party
Ninth Congressional District
Taft Backed by Blue Grass District Republicans
Elizabethtown Kentucky May 5 The fourth district republican convention today instructed for Taft.
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Blue Grass
Taft
Elizabethtown
Taft Choice in Shelbyville May 5 Convention
The eighth district Republican convention in Shelbyville chose Taft as its preferred candidate and issued instructions supporting his bid.
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Taft
Shelbyville
Cleveland Improves Daily in Lakewood Stay
Lakewood New Jersey May 5 The condition of former President Grover Cleveland shows daily improvement Mrs Cleveland said recovery will be hastened by his stay here as the climate agrees with him He will remain indefinitely in Lakewood to aid his recovery.
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Lakewood
N. J
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Commissioners Cut Yellowstone Travel Rates For Summer
Omaha a May 5 Inter state commerce commission lowers Yellowstone Station Montana routes for the season. The through park trip drops from sixty six fifty to fifty seven dollars and hotel options from eighty four fifty to seventy eight twenty five for four and a quarter days. Chicago rates are expected to be twelve fifty higher.
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Omaha
Neb
Interstate Commerce Commission
Yellowstone Station
Mont
Yellowstone Park
Missouri River
Yellowstone
Park
Chicago
Demarest Wins National Amateur Billiard Title
Calvin Demarest of Chicago defeats Lucien De Rolle five-time French amateur champion 400 to 216 to win the national amateur billiard championship in New York on May 5.
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Demarest
New York
Calvin Demarest
Chicago
Lucien de Rolle
France
Panama Visit Hovers Over Taft Trip As Senate Action Looms
The Senate adopted a resolution calling for correspondence since January 18, 1905 between the United States and Colombia on the Panama affair. The move could complicate Secretary Taft’s planned visit to Panama, amid Colombia’s grievances.
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Iy Morning Journal
Washington
Senate
Taft
Panama
Bacon
United States
Colombia
Connecticut Republicans to back Taft at Chicago
The Connecticut state Republican convention will instruct its fourteen Chicago delegates to support Secretary of War Taft for the presidency. The platform, adopted 26 to 0, praises Roosevelt and directs delegation support for Taft, while Senators Bulkeley and Brandegee may be left off the slate.
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Hartford
Conn
Chicago
Taft
United States
Bulkely
Brandegee
Charles J. Broker
Michael K. Kinnely
State Central Committee
Charles H .Mark
The
Hartford Courant
Isaac M. Ullman
Timothy FE. Hopkins
O ' Pillar
Committee
Roosevelt
Mr. Taft
San Francisco Primaries Favor Regular Republicans
Returns from all city precincts in the San Francisco primary show a majority of regular Republican delegates over Lincoln Roosevelt delegates. Roosevelt split votes but Taft likely holds a majority of presidential preferences among the ballots.
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San Francisco
Cal
Roosevelt
Taft
Car Strike Averted in Cleveland Indicates Arbitration Offer
Cleveland Ohio May 5 nearly all possibility of a strike of conductors and motormen to gain wage concessions from the Municipal Traction company was removed tonight. President Dupont of the traction company said he was willing to arbitrate all legal questions and asked for time until tomorrow night to submit the matter to directors and select an arbitrator.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Municipal Traction Company
Dupont
Traction Company
Bankers to Meet in Denver Next for Association Gathering
The American Bankers association announces Denver as the next meeting city. The decision was made by the association's executive committee during today’s session in Lakewood New Jersey.
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Denver
Lakewood
N. J
American Bankers’ Association
Association
Jerome Hints at Plot 10 and Prosecution Decision
Jerome testifies in his own defense discussing charges against him. He explains why Perkins was not prosecuted for campaign contributions and asserts the Armstrong committee aimed to secure remedial legislation rather than crime detection. He questions evidence and cites motives to ruin his reputation.
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Morning Journal
New York
Jerome
Supreme Court
Stanley Bagg
Metropolitan Street Raihway Company
Bagg
Pierce
George Perkins
New York Life Insurance Company
Armstrong Committee
Perkins
Hand
Murder and suicide in Ohio tragedy shocks town
In Washington Court House Ohio on May 5 Bert Devaney a noted horseman killed Lyda Bird 22 a colored woman then shot her mother in the abdomen and killed Silas Shackelford before fatally shooting himself The motive is believed to be jealousy Devaney age 43 wife in Darbyville and Miss Bird educated local graduate were identified in this morning wire report.
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Morning Journal
Washington Court House
Ohio
Bert Devaney
Lyda Bird
John Street
Mrs. Bird
Silas Shackelford
Devaney
Miss Bird
Bird
Shackelford
Himeelf Cayuse Te
Darbyville
Ohio fears invasion from blue grass state zoning troops to border towns
Celumobus Ohio May 6 threats to burn Aberdeen and Higeinsport emerge from tobacco districts in Ohio Kentucky. Governor Harris orders Adjutant General Crittciahsfield to dispatch Troop B Columbus and first regiment Companies at Cinesama Batavia stand by. Sheriff Randall Brown county requested troops after a Brown county meeting. Kentucky Tobacco Growers Association plans a mass meeting to urge growers not to raise tobacco this season.
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Celumobus
Ohio
Aberdeen
Higeinsport
Kentucky
Harris
Crittciahsfield
Columbus
Cinesama
Batavia
Perry A. Randall
Brown County
Tobacco Growers Association of
Onw Ean
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Enlan
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Insurance Co
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