Gunness Farm Search Advances as Beaching to Slake Ashes Begins
At the Gunness farm in Laporte Indiana investigators pressed on with a new phase of the inquiry into the deaths of at least 14 people. Heavy rains delayed excavations while Sheriff Smutzer and Louis Schultz prepared to sluice ashes and cinders from the cellar. Grand jury action is postponed a week as experts continue their work and prosecutors push toward a speedy resolution amid public fascination.
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Gunness
Smutzer
Louis Schultz
Schultz
Lamphere
Mystery Hangs Over Gunness House as Bodies Surface
Court observers weigh the Gunness case amid rumors that Mrs. Gunness remains alive yet evidence is thin. Doctors testify to unknown causes of death for Helgelein and Jennie Olsen while a key witness recalls excavating three holes in the Gunness barn lot where bodies were found.
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Ray Lamphere
Dr. Myer
Helgelein
Myer
Jennie Olsen
Gunness Place
Succession of Tornadoes Hits Oklahoma Towns
A line of tornadoes swept over a district near Woodward Oklahoma on May 11. Seven towns Grand Arnett Vici Mutual Estelle Coaley and Richmond suffered heavy damage and telegraph loss. Casualties are reported in each place including deaths and multiple injuries. Grand is wholly wrecked and Estelle and Coaley are devastated.
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Okla
Grand
Arnett
Vici
Mutual
Estelle
Coaley
Richmond
Gat Mutual
Manila Soldier Kills Three Wounds Three Comrades
A telegram to the adjutant general reports Private Mike Beacham of Troop F First Cavalry killed three and wounded three others in a deranged attack. All victims were with the same troop. details are sparse, but insanity is suspected.
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Adjutant General
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First Cavalry
Beacham
West Virginia Bill May Bring Public Building to Bluefield Welch
Bluefield faces a potential public building grant as a state bill nears House consideration. Welch envisions the project benefiting Bluefield and nearby towns, who hope for the investment to proceed.
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West Virginia
Bill
House
West Virginia Gets Public Building Spotlight in House
Washington May 11 Special Congressmen Hughes and Senator Scott press for public building funds across West Virginia. Morgantown seeks a large post office and a $100,000 structure with growth cited from a era population claims. Welch Pt Pleasant Bluefield and other towns push for handsome new buildings and additions as part of the public works bill.
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Senate notes and actions in brief from today
A forestry publication ban is softened by allowance for public interest information. Senator Rayner of Maryland moves to authorize inquiry into charges against Col. William F. Stewart now at Fort Grant Arizona. Naval appropriation conference report approved. Vice President Fairbanks marked his 56th birthday in Chicago after delivering an address. Senator Bailey of Texas returned to the Senate after the state contest and was greeted. The post office bill was debated and the Senate adjourned at 5 12 pm.
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Fairbanks
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Bailey
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New York Court Protects Chanler Testimony in Caged Escape Case
John Arm strong Chanler may testify in New York without risk of being returned to Bloomingdale asylum. A U S circuit court ruling grants a writ of protection for his appearance against guardian Thomas L. Sherman over Chanler’s claim to 1 million dollars of his property. Chanler, now in Virginia, was previously declared sound minded in Virginia proceedings while New York state panels still deem him insane.
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John Armstrong Chandler
Bloomingdale Asylum
United States Circuit Court
Chanler
Thomas L. Sherman
Virginia
Bloomingdale
New York State
Stop Betting at Benn's
Washington May 11 the house devoted its time to miscellaneous business by amendments to a local bill on anti gambling provisions. The bill prohibited betting on horse racing at the Benning track and passed. It also approved a 50 captain addition to command Philippine scouts, and changed homestead land entry to 320 acres. Revenue and drainage bills for Minnesota Red Lake swamp lands were approved, while Idaho and Wyoming land reclamation requests for two million acres were defeated. The house adjourned at 5 07 to tomorrow noon.
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Benning
Red Lake Indian Reservation
Minnesota
Idaho
Wyoming
Tornadoes Kill At Least Eight In Northwestern Oklahoma
At least eight people died in tornadoes that struck northwestern Oklahoma on May 11. Names include J E Hale of Little Robe and Dr J Howser of Vici, with others from Arnett Mu tual Estelle and Seiling. Injuries not yet tallied as phone lines are down and information comes by stage.
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Okla
Oklahoma
J. E. Hale
Little Robe
Arnett
J. Howser
Vici
Arthur Sibel
Mutual
William Hand
Estelle
Young
Seiling
Atlanta Fire Threatens City as Blaze Rages
A May 11 fire in Atlanta, Georgia swept through 175 houses or half a city block in the business district, causing about $100,000 in damage. The blaze sparked a near panic in a nearby theatre and injured six people, none seriously. It followed a week of another major fire that destroyed $1,250,000 in property in a different city section.
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Heflin Indicted on Three Counts for Street Car Assault
Washington May 11 A federal grand jury charged Representative J Thomas Heflin of Alabama with assault with a dangerous weapon in three counts. The first alleges he beat a negro named Lewis Lundy on the head with a pistol. The second charges he fired the pistol, striking Lundy. The third accuses him of shooting Thomas McCreery of New York, who was hit by the pistol bullet. McCreery did not appear before the grand jury.
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Erend
J. Thomas Heflin
Alabama
Lewis Lundy
Heflin
Thomas McCreery
New York
Allen Hamiter Proclaims Arkansas Extra Session
Acting governor Allen i Hamiter issues a proclamation calling an extra session of the Arkansas legislature while Governor Pindell and governor elect Donaghy are in Washington for the conference of governors. They oppose the measure.
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Exra
Little Rock
Ark
Allen i Hamiter
Washington
Gov
Pindell
Oth
Donaghy
Senate approves agriculture appropriation for forests
Washington May 11 The senate passed the agricultural appropriation bill carrying 12 142 146 for building roads and other permanent improvements in the national forests An amendment provides that 25 percent of the income from national forests shall be paid to the states where they are located to be used for road and school improvements in the counties containing the reserves The bill increases the house total from 500 000 to 1 000 000
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Senate
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Roosevelt urges appropriation for Far East opium probe
Washington May 11 President Roosevelt sent a message read in the house urging an appropriation to enable the United States to take part in the investigation by a joint international commission into the opium question in the Far East.
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Washington
Roosevelt
House
Far East
Twenty Five Injured In Third Avenue Elevated Collision
New York May 11 twenty five persons were injured in a rear end crash on the Third avenue elevated road tonight. Victims are reported in serious condition.
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New York
Third Avenue
New styles from Bluefield Mercantile Company
One fourth of every tailored suit in the house features new styles at Bluefield Mercantile Company. The advertisement markets refined men’s wear with a focus on suit tailoring and updated arrivals.
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Bluefield Mercantile Company
Palace Cornerstone Laid With President and Americas Officials
The cornerstone of the new palace was laid yesterday in a ceremony attended by the president and high officials, with representatives from South and Central America present. The event highlighted regional cooperation and the significance of the project.
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Central America
Roosevelt Speech Highlights Pan American Peace Palace Cornerstone
President Roosevelt led ceremonies for the cornerstone of the Pan American Peace Palace, the bureau of American republics building funded largely by Andrew Carnegie. The event drew cabinet members, Latin American diplomats, supreme court members, and a large Washington crowd, with roots in inter-American friendship and trade.
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Ten Years of Blue Ribbon Extracts Popularity Rise
Ten years of success marks Blue Ribbon Extracts popularity as it outsells rivals. May Day celebration at the Roller Rink set for Thursday night May 14 with dancing and skating. 5-12-21.
Cincinnati Tailoring Co Suits to order $15 up
Cincinnati tailoring firm advertises custom suits starting at fifteen dollars. Services include made to measure garments with sizing options and practical attire for men seeking affordable tailored wear.
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Local Politicians Deny Senate Deal In Gubernatorial Context
Daily Telegraph reports circulated claims of a bargain linking the governorship and a successor to Senator Scott. Hon. Isaac T. Mann condemns the reports as baseless, noting he backs candidates loyal to Scott and urging that the chatter aims to complicate politics. Senator Whyte Baker and Scott allies are cited as friends of Mann with no factual foundation. A telegram from N. B. Scott in Washington confirms loyalty and thanks to Mr Moan.
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Swisher
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United States Senate
Extraordinary Session in Albany Adopts Governor’s Call
Albany May 11 both houses met in extraordinary session by governor’s proclamation and heard his message urging retention of topics. House and Senate held until 11 a m next day with 39 of 50 senators and 81 of 150 assemblymen present, forming a quorum.
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Tornado Rips Through Mercer and Henry Counties Killing Elderly Woman
A tornado struck Mercer and Henry counties near Rock Island on May 11 damaging towns including Cleveland where an elderly woman named Mrs Geottch was killed as a school was demolished. Several children were reported injured and at Mil lersburg about fifteen houses were destroyed or damaged with two people slightly hurt.
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Mercer
Henry
Geottch
Cleveland
Millersburg
Special House Committee Returns From Corinth Hearing
The special house committee investigating wood pulp and print paper questions returned from Corinth New York after inspecting the paper mill and taking testimony from operatives and officials. The panel will resume public hearings tomorrow.
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Washington
House
Corinth
N. Y
Taft Wins Delegates At Louisiana Republican Convention
New Orleans May 11 Instructions to vote for Taft four delegates at large and alternates were elected by the state convention. President Roosevelt's administration was endorsed.
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Louisiana
New Orleans
Taft
Roosevelt
Fire destroys General Roofing Co plant and 25 cottages
In East St. Louis Illinois a late day fire gutted the General Roofing Co plant and destroyed twenty five cottages leaving May 11 to May 25 families homeless. The total loss is estimated at 150 dollars.
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Ill
General Reofing Co
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