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Newspaper

Elkhart Daily Review

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1908

Page

4

Johnson Loses Control as Democrats Split at Ohio Convention

At Columbus May 6 Mayor Tom L Johnson failed to seize control of the Democratic state convention. Anti Johnson forces led by Harvey C Garber and William Tinley gained strength as a minority report on seating a Taicas county delegation was rejected by 463 to 450. The convention reconvenes amid sharp speeches and a focus on party leadership and platform items.

Columbus Tom L. Johnson Cleveland United States Denver Harvey C. Garber Democratic State Central Committee William ©. Tinley Johnson Judson Tharmon Judson Tarzan Campbell White Luuinete Tb Cay Bryan

Crokber Denies New York Visit in Democratic Debate

Richard Croke in an Associated Press interview denied traveling to New York to shape Democratic differences. He said he would not visit United stores until after the presidential election and would spend winter in a southern state. He claimed New York Democrats should back the convention nominee and that Nixon may visit on a nonpolitical basis.

Trubling Richard Croke Associated Press New York United Uruk Trethocrats Daryan Gour Lewis Nixon Mippe Nixon Treland

Taft Secures Additional Delegates in District Conventions

Chicago May 6 delegates from district conventions favor Taft with eighteen added to his tally and Woraker securing two. The report notes Taft leads in delegate support as conventions conclude.

Taft Chicago Woraker

Congress in Currency Conference Fails to Reach Plan

In Washington on May 6 the Republic and members of the House of Representatives held a three hour caucus on currency legislation but adjourned at 5 p.m. without a definite result. A conference followed with binding intent, attended by many, though enthusiasm was limited. Speaker Cannon presided as discussion centered on a resolution introduced by Representative Bennett of the?

New York Currency Commission Cennon Washington House of Representatives Cannon Bennett

Fatal Wild West game ends in boy’s death

In New York on May 6 a prank during a Wild West game left eight year old Green shot in the right eye by nine year old Joseph Winley, who was later found kneeling in a church praying that Prankle would not die. Ohio Governor orders troops to action in tobacco district as Brown county law is enforced.

New York Green Joseph Winley Winley Prankle Columbus Clarris Ohio Cousinis Mittin Law Brown County

Two Heroes at DaGuuayra

In May at the plague stricken port of LaGuayra United States consul Whotias Po Mottat and Venezuelan physician Tor Gothe worked to fight the plague assisting the local efforts amid a harsh outbreak.

Cleveland Still Improving Ex-President Condition Update

May 6 report from Mura states ex President Cleveland continues to daily improve while in Cleveland and Lakewood area notes. The brief bulletin confirms ongoing recovery with no detail on treatment or length of stay.

Cleveland Lakewood Mura Clevehinil

Multiple Storm Events and Political Notes Across Regions

Random weather havoc in Arkansas Tennessee and Missouri leaves three dead and several injured while political moves unfold in Kentucky and New York. Reports cite Governor Willson delaying Caleb Bowers pardon decision and Congress examining paper trust.

Joseph Ware Bayle County Willson Kentucky Caleb Bowers Evans Connecticut Titus House John Nurtis Mexico Benjamin Joseph Tenness GO Patton Quivre Cannan Roosevelt White House William O. Bradley Kenteks Macrengry Memphis Tenn Arkansas Tennessee Mississippi John W Lukasiewicz Mary Sezszepaniak Marche Ark

Making Steel Pens

The process describes steel pen production from rolling big sheets into wide strips to heating cooling tempering shaping and hardening. It covers rolling into blanks stamping brand marks shaping rounding to hold ink adding elastic holes and final polishing pointing and finishing before use.

Horror at Gunness Farm Paralyzes Local Community

Officers uncovered a gruesome scene near a farm, finding five bodies including an eight year old and a girl on a mattress. The remains were stored in a coroner's box as investigators link the farm to a possible murder clearing house with trunks delivered in prior months.

Helgelein Growt Jonnie Olson Expressmen Gunness Chiviga LaPorte

Was Mrs Gunness Behind the Murders of Her Husbands

Investigators pursue the case of Mrs. Belle Gunness linked to the deaths of two husbands, insurance payouts toGunness, and possible accomplices. Rumors tie Lamphere to missing ties and her former Chicago confectionery business a fire follows. Reopenings cast doubt on earlier explanations of a kitchen accident and heart failure.

One Man Suspected in Gunness Plot to Remarry

Officers believe Mrs. Gunness contemplated another marriage after receiving a Norwegian letter from Carl Peterson of Waupaca Wisconsin. The note says he cannot meet her money demands but is respectable and wishes her well. Andrew Helgelein of South Dakota came to LaPorte January 10 after a mail courtship, stayed at the Gunness home, loaned $1,500, and handed over $1,500 to Mrs. Gunness.

Andrew Helgelein South Dakota LaPorte Mansfield Guinness

Gunness Case Details Slayings Found Near Home

The article notes that Helgelein left for Chicago but was later found decapitated and dismembered on the Gunness property. It describes a death scene, burial distance from the house, and the disappearance of bones in the yard residents debate foul play. It also covers suspension of family members, missing money, and investigations by relatives amid a swath of local social notices.

Kay Lamphere City Lake Shore Chicago Guoness Helgelein Mansfield Gunness Sweden A. J. Helgelein Aberdeen Jennie Olson

List of the sick in Elkhart area patient updates

Jesse Knepper is better today while Harry Beaver from Central drug store suffers a sprain. James Smart recovers from a foot crush on April 26 as A J House resumes work after injury. Margarite Wesserhoeft weakens with heart trouble. Jacob Erb in a low state cared for at Mrs Co L Doty’s home. Mr and Mrs S W Shumard still ill in California. Carleton Clarke of Regina recovering from appendicitis and improving after delayed surgery. He plans to join a sw-

Jesse Knepper Harry Beaver Central Drug Store Margarite Wesserhoeft South Clark Street Jacob Erb Co. L. Doty Beardsley Avenue Elkhart Carleton Clarke Regina Canada Sur

Unclear report hints at northern gang and school counts

The article references a northern recruitment effort to resume once recovery completes and notes South Bend school enumeration losses of 575. It recalls last year’s padded count being retaken, suggesting this year’s figures may be more accurate. It also mentions a moving pic show in Elkhart and various local ads for milk, mattresses, and roofing services.

South Bend

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