Confession Claim Tied to Gunness Murders Debunked
Sheriff Smutzer returns from Vernon Texas where he investigated a claimed confession by Julius G. Truelson Jr alleging involvement with Mrs. Gunness murders. Truelson later repudiated the confession to avoid a Texas forgery charge, leaving the Gunness case unresolved as digging continues on the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte
Ind
Smutzer
Vernon
Texas
Truelson
Smith
Gunness
Gunness Farm
Young Truelson Believed Mentally Unfit After Gunness Case Confession
Julius B Truelson, linked to the Gunness farm mystery by a recent confession and retraction, is believed by his family to be mentally unsound. His brother Harry cites a skull injury from a Broadway trolley accident years ago as a possible cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Julius B. Truelson
Gunness Farm
Harry
Julius
Broadway
Elmira Reformatory
Young Truelson
Rochester woman claims alive niece Mae O'Reilly wed Julius Truelson
Mrs. John Doyle asserts her niece Mae O'Reilly married Julius Truelson of New York and is alive and well in New York City, a claim she says proves the story is a fake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
N. Y
John Doyle
Mae O'Reilly
Julius Truelson
New York City
Wells
New York
Shortage in Royal Gaskill account linked to death
It emerged Monday that Royal Gaskill, who shot himself at the Hoffman home last Saturday, was short in his Knights of Honor lodge treasurer account. The shortage is expected to be forty to sixty dollars, with deposits only in May and a low bank balance of 13.67 today. L. Hall investigates sources of funds, noting no money was found on Gaskill or about him. Mrs Bowen of Wayne West Virginia endorses Foley’s Kidney Remedy in an unrelated testimonial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Gaskill
Hoffman
the Knights and Ladies of Honor
Gaskill
First National Bank
L. Hall
Grand Protector
Swan
Hquor
Cannon claims kidnapping in bribery case refuses to testify
Nelson Cannon, who admitted bribery in the Cleveland Trinidad Paving scandal and fled to Canada, told the county jail in Columbus he was kidnapped from Canadian courts and remains under their jurisdiction. He refused to plead or implicate others and will not testify in the bribery cases. Cannon was captured in Canada and brought back yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, O
Nelson Cannon
Cleveland
Marshall Tells Asphalt Craft in Brunaugh Trial
Indianapolis June 1 Henry W Marshall president of Western Construction testified in the Brunaugh trial opening the fourth week. He described manufacturing asphalt mixtures and laying asphalt pavements and explained how ingredients are mixed and the surface area achievable from a given asphalt quantity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Henry W. Marshall
Western Construction Company
Brunaugh
Marshall
Banker and Horse Thief Had Busy Career
Indianapolis June 1 Wayne Town banker Robert H. Green jailed on wholesale horse stealing charges may be tried in Marion county where stolen animals were found. He confessed to nine known thefts and led detectives to a Chicago horse firm shipment chain involving eleven horses to Newcross and Son Dexter Park Avenue with further dispersal to various regions including Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Robert H. Green
Wayne Town
Marion County
Warren
Fountain
Tippecanoe
Montgomery County
Green
Frank Duncan
Chicago
William Willits
Attica
Ind
Duncan and Willitts
Kane and
Finley
Newcross & Son
Dexter Park Avenue
Canada
Beaten by Robbers Near Benton Harbor Michigan
Charles H. Newcomb, a widower with two children from Marion Indiana, was attacked by two men on a road to St Joseph. They robbed him, dragged him to the canal, and drowned him repeatedly. His severely battered body was found on streetcar tracks. he lies in the city jail near death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benton Harbor
Mich
Charles H. Newcomb
St. Joseph
Newcomb
Marion
Ind
Foley's Honey and Tar Still Tops Cough Remedies
No humbug claims needed for Foley's Honey and Tar the well known cough remedy. More bottles are used than any other cough remedy proving its great merit. Why risk unknown preparations when Foley's costs you less and works better for coughs colds and lung troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Artist Steinheil and Mother Slain In Paris Home
Paris report states Adolphe Steinheil and Mme Japy were found strangled at the artist’s residence. Mme Steinheil, gagged and bound, supplied police with a nearly complete description of the attackers. Investigators suspect robbery. an Italian suspect was detained, motive and evidence not disclosed. Autopsy scheduled for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Mme. Steinheil
Adolphe Steinheil
Mme. Japy
M. Hamard
M. Steinheil
Foley's Honey and Tar Claimed to Cure Consump tion
Advertisement states Foley's Honey and Tar relieves incipient and advanced consumption symptoms and offers comfort, urging buyers to refuse substitutes and trust Dreier & Bro as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Dreier & Bro
Water intoxication linked to patent medicines says expert
Chicago June 1 Dr L D Mason warns at the Washingtonian Home that water intoxication from excessive externally or internally used water and patent medicines drives drinkers. He notes many rely on patent medicines containing cheap whisky and urges temperance groups to demand abstinence pledges against these tonics. He cites a friend who bathes too long and drinks vast water, harming his health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
L. D. Mason
American Society For the Study
Washingtonian
Kidney Remedy Praised By Claremont Reader
Mrs Joyce of Claremont New Hampshire reports buying Foley s Kidney Remedy a year ago and says it cured her severe longstanding kidney trouble. She calls it grand good medicine and recommends it. Dreier and Bro.
NamED City Engineer Appointed in Manistee Mich
John F. Brooks named city engineer in Manistee Michigan at a handsome salary. Brooks previously served as assistant superintendent with Moellering Construction in Fort Wayne and held a post in Grand Rapids before this promotion. W. R. Ward of Dyersburg Tennessee endorses Foley’s Urino Laxative for chronic constipation as a proven practical remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Brooks
Fort Wayne
Manistee
Mich
Brooks
Moellering Construction
Grand Rapids
W. R. Ward
Dyersburg, Tenn
Foley
Lifelong Indiana resident ends life amid funeral distress
Benjamin W. Vesey aged 79 hanged himself in the attic of his Maple Avenue home while family attended his niece's funeral. A tremulous note to his wife spoke of suffering and endearing memories from more than fifty years of marriage. Vesey, a former Goshen resident who walked to California during the gold boom, had a long career and moved later to Cape Girardeau and Fort Wayne. His death followed a period of deep mourning after his niece's passing at Hope hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin W. Vesey
Maple Avenue
W. J. Vesey
Allen J. Vesey
Miss Sallie Vesey
A. J. Vesey
Miss Vesey
Vesey
Plato
Lagrange County
Rutland County
Indiana
Goshen
California
Panama
New York
Asbury University
Depauw
Greercastle
George E. Vesey
Charles Vesey
Horace J. Vesey
Lagrange
John B. Vesey
Mississippi
Lydia Hower
Lindenwood
The Power of an Endless Life: Jesus Appears to Apostles
The article reflects on Jesus appearing to the apostles after his resurrection, their fear and recognition through signs in his hands and side, the breath of the Holy Spirit, and the call to mission. It ties faith to Thomas and the apostles’ martyrdom, and includes reflections on immortality and faith’s four links.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Christian Herald
Mary
Emmaus
Thomas
Christ
Galilee
God
J. N. Cooke
Christian
Pliable
Despond
India
Apostle Thomas
Paul
Lyttleton
Greenleaf
Johns Hopkins Doctor Visits Fort Wayne Physicians Luncheon
Dr. Hirschfelder professor of pathology at Johns Hopkins University arrived Monday en route to Chicago for an American Medical Society meeting. He was guest of honor at a luncheon at the Anthony Wayne club hosted by Dr. Maurice Rosenthal Dr. H A Duemling and Dr. L P Drayer with numerous local physicians in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hirschfelder
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
City
Chicago
American Medical Society
Fort Wayne
Anthony Wayne Club
Maurice Rosenthal
H. A. Duemling
L. P. Drayer
Harry Daniel Named Washington Correspondent for Inter Ocean
Harry Daniel former Decatur newspaper publisher is appointed Washington correspondent of the Chicago Inter Ocean. He brings years of reporting experience to the national desk and will start this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Daniel
Decatur
Washington
Chicago Inter-Ocean
Foley Kidney Remedy Promised To Cure All Kidney Issues
An advertisement-like claim states Foley's Kidney Remedy will cure any case of Shiner or bladder trouble. The text presents a bold, unverified health assertion without medical guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Shiner
Woman Slain in Oakfield Church by Rejected Suitor
In Fond Du Lac Wisconsin on June 1 Mrs E H Orvis 50 was shot in the Oakfield Methodist Church by Grant Poole 35 the suitor rejected by her daughter Grace Orvis an Oakfield bank accountant. Poole fled after the attack and was captured near Ladoga following an all day manhunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fond du Lac
Wis
Methodist
Oakfield
E. H. Orvis
Grant Poole
Grace Orvis
Poole
Ladoga
Sabin Halsey
Fort Wayne Veteran Harrison DeHaven Celebrates 77th Birthday
Fort Wayne resident and former city hall janitor Harrison DeHaven marked his seventy seventh birthday Monday at his home 1107 Summit Street. Born June 1 1831 he served inCompany K Forty seventh Ohio volunteer infantry during the Civil War. He has a wide circle of friends who will send congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison DeHaven
Fort Wayne
Summit Street
Mr. DeHaven
Forty-seventh
Ohio Volunteer Infantry
Col Nelson One of Em
S. L. Nelson, manager of Peoria railway, will unload a Premier automobile and take his first spin around the city. City preparations include leveling curbstones, removing poles, and moving houses back to protect pedestrians, with expected light casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoria Herald Transcript
S. L. Nelson
Peoria Railway Company
First Kendallville Daily Bulletin 1868 Issue
Frank Kimball of Kendallville owns a copy of the city’s first daily paper The Daily Bulletin dated May 12 1868 a four page 8 by 10 inch sheet published by Hopkins Platt and Go.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kimball
Kendallville
Daily Bulletin
Hopkins, Platt & Go
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L. Bowen
Wayne,w. Va
Columbus
H. W. Marshall
Wayne Town, Ind
Michigan
Madame Stenheil
Patent Medi
Himself
Wilbur
America
Peter
Faith
Dr. Hirschfelder
Johns Hopkins Unversity
Halsey
Orvis
Col Nelson
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