Gunness Case Victims Grow As Search Extends
Local reports recount new graves linked to Mrs. Gunness farm with bodies found in burned houses as investigations into a wholesale murder scheme continue. Victims listed include Alice Olson 16 Myrtle Gunness 11 Lucy Gunness 9 Philip Gunness 5 Bella Gunness 38 and two unknown men and one unknown woman.
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Alice Olson
Gunness
Andrew Heldgren
Aberdeen
Myrtle Gunness
Lucy Gunness
Philip Gunness
Bella Gunness
Bodies found on Gunness farm raise toll to twelve
Two more bodies were found this afternoon on Gunness' farm, bringing the total to twelve since the search began. The victims were discovered under mattresses buried in the yard behind the house.
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Ta-Porte
Ind
Gunness
Gunness murder mystery deepens with sixth body found
In La Porte Indiana investigators unearthed a sixth body at the Gunness farm near the ruins of the House of Horror. The case centers on Belle Gunness and alleged crimes for life insurance, with neighbors and deputies detailing new clues and possible accomplices.
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LA Porte
Ind
Gunness
Belle Gunness
Christoferson
Wisconsin
Rayphere
Anser
Lamphere
Holmes Castle
Oth
Chicago
Opening game set as La Crosse meets Fond du Lac
Program completes for the opening baseball game at League Park Fond du Lac presents a strong aggregation. The procession from Market Square marks opening ceremonies with Mayor Anderson Judge Brindley and batteries Eberly Harmes Keens Gard. Umpire Killen.
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Fond du Lac
Hawley
League Park
la Crosse
W. A. Anderson
J. J. Brindley
Eberly
Harmes
Keens and
Gard
S. J. Killen
J. J. Hogan
Hon. J. M. Levy
The
Baseball Association
Pearl Steet
Pearl
Main
Sixth Street
Anderson
Elliott
Kerr May Come as Bari Tone Soloist for Saengerfest
Negotiations ongoing between the Saengerfest committee and Mr U S Kerr of Minneapolis to secure Kerr as the bari tone soloist for the upcoming Saengerfest. Kerr is a brother of James Kerr of this city.
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U. S. Kerr
Minneapolis
Kerr
James Kerr
Frisco Preparations For Visit Of Naval Jackies
Festive events are being readied in Frisco for a month of celebrations for the visiting jackies. Governor Gillette is featured in the program as California’s representative, with the mayor and officials coordinating dances, social functions, and entertainment by prominent California girls for the sailors.
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San Francisco
Gillette
California
Jackies
Fire Marshal Probe Into Blaze At Stone Residence
Deputy State Fire Marshal Summers arrived to investigate a house fire that destroyed the residence of Sadie Stone at Losey boulevard and Main street. Authorities seek evidence of incendiarism while noting internal clues and conflicting statements about occupancy and use of the property.
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S. S. Summers
City
Sadie Stone
Losey Boulevard
Main Street
Mr. Summer
Purtell
Fire Doused at Salzer Home by Hose Aid
A small kitchen fire at Henry A. Salzer's residence 233 South Ninth street was caused by an overheated gas range. Firemen from department No. 1 responded around noon and extinguished the blaze with a garden hose.
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Henry A. Salzer
South Ninth Street
Kidnap Plot Tied to Bryan Jr Allegation
Houston reports Pat Crowe once linked to a plan to abduct William Jennings Bryan Jr. following his Omaha Cudahy child kidnapping notoriety.
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Houston
Tex
Pat Crowe
Cudahy
Omaha
William Jennings Bryan, Jr
Laguayara City of Death Struggles With Plague
May 6. Laguayara Venezuela is described as a city of death as residents fight the plague. Commerce halted, stores closed, and outsiders restricted. several people shot while attempting to breach the siege lines.
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Laguayara
Williamstad
Venezuela
Saengerfest May Repeat Recital
Demand prompts Saengerfest association to repeat the recent concert and recital. Management plans a changed program for both choruses and soloists to attract those who did not attend before.
Thaw Habeas Corpus Suits Insanity Claim Raised
Dr Baker of Mattewan asylum testifies that Harry Thaw appears insane in response to Thaw habeas corpus filing.
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New York
Thaw
Baker
Mattewan Asylum
Harry Thaw
Weather and Water Extremes Across Regions
The report notes La Crosse at 42 coolest and 44 warmest with 0.52 inches of precipitation and 6 mph winds. U.S. extremes include Denver, Huron, Northfield, Santa Fe, Jacksonville at 30 and 90. The river steadies or falls over 36 hours except Prairie du Chien which rises. Stage of water 8.9 stationary. Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa forecasts call for mostly fair, frosts inland, and cooler northeast portions.
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la Crosse
U. S
Denver
Huron
Northfield
Santa Fe
Jacksonville
Prairie du Chien
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Board Fails to Elect President Amid Financial Scrutiny
The board of trade could not elect a president at the meeting, with Vice President Dengler to serve temporarily. Secretary Bentley reported dues and membership figures for 1908, noting cash on hand and bills payable, while a half holiday was declared for the Wisconsin-Illinois baseball season opener.
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Board of Trade
William Doerflinger
John Dengler
John Holley, Sr
A. A. Bentley
Dengler
J. L. Utermoehl
Jno
Wisconsin-Illinois Baseball League
Taft Arrives at Cristobal with Panama Officials Welcoming
Taft and party land at Cristobal and are greeted by Panamanian government officials and Canal Zone authorities on arrival.
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Colon
Taft
Cristobal
Panamanian
Canal Zone
Johnson Fight Powers Presidential Prospects in Minneapolis
In Minneapolis the Democratic factions wage a decisive battle to influence Governor Johnsons political future before the state primary. Organizers abandon letter writing for phone calls to reach every voter as Johnson must carry Minneapolis and Hennepin county or risk losing his candidacy.
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Johnson
Minneapolis
Minn
Hennepin County
Harmon Nominated for Governor by Democratic State Convention
In Columbus Ohio May 6 the Democratic state convention nominated Judson Harmon for governor on the second ballot endorsing Bryan and adopting a Bryan leaning platform. Mayor Tom Johnson steered the platform to favor initiative referendum direct US Senate vote primary laws and franchise taxation while opposing uninstructed Ohio delegates to the Denver convention.
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Columbus
Ohio
Denver
Tom Johnson
Cleveland
Bryan
Johnson
U. S
Harmon
Judson Harmon
Tom
Pure Food Exhibit To Boost Home Enterprise
Arrangements by R L Gump and James Cavanan plan a pure food exhibition in La Crosse from June 1 to June 13 at Park Roller rink. Hosted by the retail grocers association, the event will attract many foreign exhibitors, with Gump and Cavanan noting prior promotions in Paducah Mobile Houston Davenport Evansville Des Moines Chattanooga Memphis Knoxville. J B Murray, president of the Grocers association, says the exhibit offers local manufacturers and jobbers a rare chance to familiarize the public with their wares and expects strong participation.
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Messrs
R. L. Gump
James Cavanan
Retail Grocers’ Association
la Crosse
Messrs. Gump
Cavanan
Paducah
Mobile
Ala
Houston
Tex
Davenport
Evansville
Ind
Des Moines
Chattanooga
Memphis
Knoxville
Tenn
J. B. Murray
Grocers’ Association
Postal Savings Bank Bill Expected to Pass Senate
Washington May 6 The senate is expected to take up the postal savings bank bill tomorrow and friends of the measure are confident it will pass.
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Postal Savings Bank
Washington,d. C
Senate
Divided On Currency Causes Division In Congress
Washington May 6 Republican house members are hopelessly divided on currency legislation after a three hour conference failed to produce results. The split reflects sharp partisan disagreements over monetary policy and financial regulation.
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Washington, D. C
Republican House
Greatest naval spectacle crowds greet Evans fleet at San Francisco
A million spectators line hills and shores as sixteen Atlantic fleet battleships join the Pacific fleet under Admiral Evans. The combined force of over fifty ships sails into the harbor, marking a historic convergence of naval power and celebration.
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San Francisco
Bay Shore
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Bob Evans
Admiral Evans
Golden Gate
Santa Cruz
Connecticut
Winfield Scott
Army
Navy
Baker
Pacific Fleet
Engelsland
Stores Can't Close Too Late for League Opener
Merchants say late notice prevents closing shops tomorrow to honor the league baseball season. They pledge to do all in their power to promote attendance and support for the opener.
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Mrs. Gunness
Kerr May Come
Frisco
Gilette
San Francisco Bay
Marshal’s Office
Salzer
Bob” Evans
Uncle Sam
New Jersey
Roosevelt
Illinois
Evans
Shipboard
Finn
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