Mysterious murders and insurance plots surround Mrs Gunness
Authorities outline a web of deaths and huge life insurance payouts linked to Mrs Gunness. Ray Lamphere, a former Gunness employee, is charged with aiding and conspiring in the killings of Mrs Gunness and her three children. The case ties husband Edward Sorrenson and second husband Heldgren to large policies and a burning La Porte home. Lamphere allegedly feared exposure as the plot deepened through forged claims and attempted coerced loans.
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Central Esqure
Ray Lanphere
Mire Gunness
Andrew Heldgren
Gonness
Lemphere
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Heldgren
Mra Gunners
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Elizabeth Street
Mre Gunnese
Tria
Chicago
Vrs
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Peter Gunness
Cass
Acerdéen SD
Vr Heldgren
Aberdeen
Ray Lamphere
Uit
Lake Shore
Bay Lamphere
Aunty
Practical joke by Republicans freezes House session
In Washington in May a prank by Representatives Redenberg McGavin of Illinois and Watson of Indiana kept the House in session until 7 47. Payn e the majority leader was startled as Republicans began voting to recess until 11 30 the next day. The plot aimed to turn the tables on Democrats and halt their tactics by trapping them in the chamber before the Republican caucus. To keep the plan, Missouri’s Ma Clark forced a favorable vote on the recess motion. quorum would vanish if not for the late caucus. Democrats weathered the delay, using parliamentary points while Republicans rushing to caucus finally secured a quorum thirteen minutes before the scheduled caucus time.
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Redenberg
McGavin
Illinois
Watson
Indiana
Payne
Ma Clack
Mispouri
House
Bringing Ocean to Atlanta Canal Proposal Revisited
A long article discusses reviving the inland waterway from the Atlantic via the Ocmulgee and Altamaha to Atlanta and Macon. It covers dredging needs, potential tonnage, and historical support from Georgia figures, with references to 1872 canal plans and Army engineers. It notes water route advantages for cotton timber and naval stores, and cites figures and opinions from Cooper Goodyear and local politicians.
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Ier
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Colonel Goodyear
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Ted Sta
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Congress
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Thia
Pasman
Metropolie
Tom Johnson Loses In Ohio In Democratic Clash
Cleveland Mayor Tom L Johnson loses a stormy Ohio Democratic convention fight as anti Johnson forces gain 16 votes including Lucas county. Former Gov James E Campbell is nominated for U S senator with Harmon targeted by Johnson allies. Delegates At Large for the national convention are named as Harsey Hanley Thomas Lentz and Michael Donnelly. Bryan is endorsed by the platform in the draft resolutions.
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Tom L Johnson
Cleveland
United States
Denver
Harvey C Garber
Democratic State Central Committee
William L Finley
Lucas County
Johnson
Judson Harmon
Harmon
Anti Johnson
A P Sandles
Ottawa County
Atlee Pomerene
Canton
James E Campbell
Butler County
E W Hanley
Dayton
Ww . Thomas
Springfeld
John J Lentz
Michael Donnelly
Napoleon
Committee On Resolutions
Willliam J Bryan
Kodak Supplies Ad Showcases Stock and Finishing
Two stores advertise full Kodak supply stock and popular Kodak finishing. Locations listed include 14 Whitehall and 125 Peach Tree Candler buildings, offering a complete line of Kodak products.
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KODAK
Atylas of Kodaks
Whitehall
Peachitree Candler
No Action on Currency in Republican Caucus
Republican members of the House of Representatives met for three hours in caucus to craft currency legislation but adjourned at 10 oclock without a definite result. Green served as treasurer candidate from McDonough Georgia. May 8.
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Shington Ma
Loase of Representatives
I Oelock
Duchess de Chaulnes Stays In France After Death
The widowed Duchess de Chaulnes formerly Miss Theodore Shonte of New York will not return to America with her father Theodore P Gmonts. He came to Paria after learning of his son-in-law's death on April 23. A posthumous child is expected. she will remain in France with her in law after her accession.
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Paria
Theodore Shonte
New York
America
Theodore P Gmonts
Ducheus
France
Admiral Evans Rejoins Fleet After Monterey Arrival
Rear Admiral Evans returned from Paso Robles hot springs to Monterey and boarded the flagship Connecticut. The ship then rejoined the fleet after a brief delay and set course to resume duty.
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Admiral Evans
FLEET
Delmonte
Cal
Evans
Paso Rebler
Monterey
Connecticut
Mistrial Declared In Mail Case At Columbus Germany
Special session jury failed to agree in the Hiram W Barksdale case charged with obstructing the United States mail after a rural mail car incident. Barksdale contended the road was on his land and not public, leading to the mistrial.
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Hiram W Barkadala
Tarpot County
United States Mall
Barksdale
Connecticut for Taft Republican Convention Meets in Hartford
The Connecticut Republican state convention will nominate fourteen delegates to Chicago and instruct them to back Secretary of War Willis H Taft for the presidency. The platform will include this instruction, signaling a break with precedent. The convention may refuse to send Senators Buckley and Brandegee to Chicago due to their noncommittal stance toward Taft.
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United States
Hartford
Conn
Chicago
Ita
Willis H Taft
Bukeley
Brandexes
Taft
Government Cheated of 67000000 in Timber Lands Sale
Washington May 5 Representative Hitch cock Nebraska charged the government was defrauded of no less than 87 million by the interior department selling 8 million acres of timber and stone sands at a minimal price. He said only 256 per acre was received and more could have been obtained if the honest price had been paid. A traveling saleswoman, Pen dhovan aged 37, was detained after an apparent mental episode.
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Washington
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Interior Department
Texas counties pledge support for Bryan in state conventions
Texas county conventions across the state today urged support for Bryan for president. Delegates favored by large margins included many resolutions and election of delegates for Bryan. Bailey, former senator, faced opposition in several counties with calls to bar public officers from representing corporations.
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Hjow Bailey Wes
Dalla
Tex
Bryan
Texas
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Delias
Legillature
Benatar Bailey
South Texas
Benator
Fire Damage Consolidates Thomaston Mills and Lumberyard
Fire at Upson County Old Millas wooden storage house destroyed the building and contents. The blaze spread to King Lumber Company sheds and lumber near the AC and B railway, with King Lumber losing about 2400 insured. Upson Mill and TJ Heaven losses nominal and insured. City Lakewood NJ May 5 Denver to host next Americama Bakers gathering. executive committee selects September or October for date.
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Ofay
Upson County
Milla
King Lumber Company
King Lumber
Lakewood
Denver
Americama Bakers Association
Zexocia- Yon
Jealous man kills four in Ohio after feud
Washington Court House Ohio May Devaney a known horseman shot and killed Miss Lida Bird at her home He then shot Mrs Hird in the abdomen and later killed Silas Shackelford Shackelford's son is reported dead Devaney has sought refuge in Shackelford barn as a sheriff posse and Ohio National Guard surround the structure with plans to storm the barn The motive is believed to be jealousy.
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Washington Court House
Ohio
May
Bert Devaney
Lida Bird
Banishment of Stewart Provokes Senate Inquiry
President Roosevelt ordered Col William P Stewart banished to Fort Grant Arizona likely to be examined in a Senate inquiry led by Senator Rayner of Maryland The inquiry centers on the reasons for the banishment and whether a court of inquiry was warranted Senator Rayner seeks full information due to family connections to Stewart and the late Senator Whyte
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Senate
Washington
Roosevelt
William P Stewart
Fort Grant
Arizona
Rayner
Maryland
William Pinkney Whyte
William Pinkney
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