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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1908

Page

7

Bodies Found As Hotel Ruins Scene of Fort Wayne Disaster

Fort Wayne workers and city officials reported all bodies removed from the New Avenuue hotel wreckage though some doubt remains. Insurance adjusters arrive as the city debates paying part of the razing costs while investigators search debris for hidden remains and valuables including diamonds and a historic English sovereign.

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Marshall Campaign Focuses On Assessments And Principles

The Denverals site committee reported two key themes. One praised Thomas K Marshall as a reformer seeking a clean campaign and constitutional restraint, the other outlined campaign funding limits and a pledge to avoid exceeding $1,500 per assessment. Marshall urged a high-minded, issue-driven race focused on policy, not personal attacks, and aligned with the Democratic platform. The group also planned district organization and upcoming county visits to build public trust ahead of the November election.

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Ohio Democrats Nominate Harmon for Governor in Tumultuous Convention

The Ohio Democratic convention in Columbus nominated Judson Harmon of Cincinnati for governor and endorsed William Jennings Bryan for president, while backing James E. Campbell for U S senator. Delegates at large were chosen, the platform urging initiative and referendum, home rule, tax reform, public ownership debates, labor protections, and judicial reform, with the page note indicating continuation on Page 4 Column 4.

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Ill-Fated Hotel Passenger List Recalls 61 Guests

A fragmentary list from the ill fated hotel names I M Stevens and J A McAlevy as clerks John Pauley Will Mack Ralph Winking and others. The roster records sixty one transient guests registered the accuracy of which may be incomplete. Additional names include Ed Hamilton John A Bullivan Thomas O Donnell D L Leahy and many more with several rooms listed as vacant or unknown.

I. M. Stevens J. A. Mc Alevy John Pauley Will Mack Ralph New Aveline Posville Tollower Ed Hamilton John A. Bullivan Thomas O'Donnell D. L. Leahy Shilitns W. EL Bowers J. F. Collvar Mes John A. McAtevy B. Himes Hamel End Herish New York Aj—Tiuney Foster Jonn M Dion Davis Jos Anna’ Block Margaret Jonas Lyman Campbell Charles Falls Dobn Long Frank Baxter Vacary Tiohn C. Stolk George Luckhorn Bailey K E. Trible E. M. Matthey A. Semek John P. Strohecier Agnes Nadeau John W. Adams Glkonsar W. D. Tracs Chirtes Benjamin Yoecant Tnkeown Morris Hirsch William Pitoner Mr. and Bes Jack Hendricks J. Bis Rte B. H. Hamilton George As Sill Charles J. Yingeler Burford Kitson Fred Tenkina Pan Rose M. Milley

Port Warren Corrugated Paper Company Formed

Articles of Incorporation filed in Indianapolis May 6 for the Port Warren Corrugated Paper Company with capital stock of 340,000. Directors for the first year are A D Trentman Stephen A Teensman and Norman P Mechullan. Trentman brothers unavailable for comment. plans call for large scale paper and related products manufacturing, mostly held by Fort Wayne investors.

Fort Wayne Hartford City Journal Gazette Indianapolis Ind Ballot & Hoffman Fort Weene Port Warne A. D. Trentman Stephen A. Teensman Norman P. Mechullan Trentman Ttis Fort Warne Fort Wasnenito

Guenness Victims Include Children In Buried Yard Mystery

Mrs Guenness linked to a string of alleged killings. Victims named include Myrtle Guenness age eleven Lucy Guenness age nine Philip Guenness age five Max Sorenson first husband Philip Guenness age five Andrew Helgelein from Aberdeen lured by matrimonial act Jennie Olson Guenness adopted daughter. Two adult male bodies unearthed in the Guenness yard. two other bodies found under a buried mattress.

Bella Paulsom Guenness Myrtle Guenness Lucy Guenness Philip Gunness Max Sorenson Guenness Philip Guenness Andrew Helgelein Aberdeen S. C Jennie Olson Guenness Mire Guannass

Fleet in Golden Gate sails into historic bay

San Francisco reports the arrival of the flotilla led by Connecticut on a long voyage up the eastern coast of South America through Magellan and along the western coast. The fleet’s San Francisco entry is celebrated, with Rear Admiral D Evans returning after inspecting Magdalena Bay and Monterey.

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Weather summary for Ohio and nearby regions

Thunderstorms and rain expected Thursday across Ohio with cooler air. Friday turns fair and warmer with a high shift from southeast to northwest, brisk northeast winds. Similar patterns noted for Lower Silchlzan and Indians areas with rain tapering Friday, brisk northwest winds. Minnesota forecasts show fair conditions Thursday and Friday with warmer temps and north winds.

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Hoard of Bodies Unearthed at Guenness Farm Case Deepens

In LaPorte Indiana authorities uncovered four more corpses at the Guenness farm, increasing the total dismembered remains found this week to nine. Evidence suggests the bodies were shipped from Chicago, with trunks tied to Mrs Belle Guenness of LaPorte held by an express office in a larger city. Two identified victims include Jennie Olson and Andre Helgelein, sparking renewed police questions and a $1,000 reward to solve the case. Investigators press on as crowds gather at the scene and local officials vow to exhaust all leads.

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