Heaton Confesses Murder Imitating Gillette Case
Alvin Heaton, 18, confessed to murdering his schoolgirl sweetheart Mary Stevens after she insisted on marriage. He described planning an alibi, meeting her at Garden Hollow, shooting four times, dragging the body to a gully, and returning home to finish chores while making himself conspicuous.
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Kanak
Utah
Mary Stevens
Alvin Heaton
West
Chester Gilette-Grace
Billie) Brown
New York
Heaton
Mary
Garden Hollow
Ordeville
Harvard and Yale Duel Sets Confident Dual Meet
Boston May 16 two confident athletic teams prepare for the 17th annual Harvard Yale dual meet in Cambridge with a likely close score. Yale supporters show more eagerness while Harvard fans feel the blue may have a slight edge in this ideal outdoor day.
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Boston
Mass
Cambridge
Harvard
Yale
Laporte to pay $14000 in Gunness murder case
Laporte county commissioners approved a $14 000 fund to solve the Gunness murder mystery. Seven thousand dollars will be offered for Mrs Gunness capture. Coroner Mack and Sheriff Smutzer divide the remaining funds for investigation and search. Andrew Hengeline’s funeral was held at Patten cemetery, the first Gunness victim buried with no mourners.
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Laporte
Ind
Laporte County
Gunness
Mack
Smutzer
Andrew Hengeline
Patten
Whole family shot to death mystery in Wikatunk New Jersey
Wikatunk New Jersey May 16 William Shepard his wife and a farm servant Jennie Bendy of Matteawan were found murdered on their farm. The couple's year old child is perhaps fatally shot. A farm hand on the place has disappeared but no one knows his name. The victims were all shot. No cause for the crime is learned. The community is aroused and a posse searches the township for the murderer.
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Wikatunk
WN. J
William Shepard
Jennie Bendy
Matteawan
Cashier's Loot Exceeds Million in Bank Embezzlement
Pittsburg May 16. Bank Examiner Folds files a second information against former Allegheny bank cashier William Montgomery for stealing additional 125000 in bonds. Montgomery already on 100000 bail faces embezzlement charges totaling 469000. President Wm Stewart says shortages exceed a million. U S marshal hunts Montgomery with a new warrant as wholesale arrests of bond thieves are expected.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny Bank
William Montgomery
Montgomery
Wm. Stewart
U. S
Who Will Be Speaker of the House Next Congress
Washington report notes Democratic hopes to control the next House with Champ Clark as favored speaker if Democrats win. The Alabama Louisiana Virginia and Kentucky delegations back Clark, while Texas’ Henry is his lone Texas opponent.
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HOUSE
Cannon
Clark
Henry
Robert L. Henry
Texas
Champ Clark
Missouri
Speaker Cannon
Alabama
Louisiana
Virginia
Tucky
Bryan
Banks to Close at Noon on Saturdays From June
Bankers plan to shut doors at 12 m each Saturday starting June 1 after surveying patrons. They justify two to three hours of post closing work, noting banks continue operations after 3 pm and that Saturday noon closure will align with the busy deposit period while ensuring proper clearing.
Roosevelt Double Rumor at Socialist National Convention
Chicago May 16 The last day of the socialist national convention opened with a German band serenade as delegates welcomed the idea. A delegate who closely resembles Roosevelt in appearance was greeted with laughter. The body voted 145 to 43 to pledge to the constructive program of European social democrats. The convention also backed limiting Congress or a referendum to invalidate legislation, targeting federal and state courts.
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Marseillaise
Wacht Am Rhein
Roosevelt
C. C. Ross
Oklahoma
America
Social Democrats
Congress
Mystery Deepens in Wilson Case in Wisconsin
Sheriff Silsbaugh travels from La Crosse toward Fairview and Viroqua to chase clues in the disappearance of 18-year-old Rose Wilson of LaFarge. A letter from Milton Wilson’s uncle in Minnesota raises questions as investigators seek motive, with the case extended to possibly tracing the uncle.
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S. S. Post
Wilson
Viroqua
Wis
la Crosse
Rose Wilson
LaFarge
M. Wilson
Milton Wilson
Fairview
Minn
Governor Johnson Receives Warm Ovation in Congress
In Washington on May 16 Governor Johnson of Minnesota rose to shake hands with Speaker Cannon. The house stood and applauded as he descended the rostrum. Johnson was besieged by about a hundred congressmen seeking a handshake while his wife observed from the public gallery.
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Washington, D. C
Johnson
Minnesota
Joe” Cannon
Fairview letters describe daily routine and chores
The writer explains a quiet routine with afternoons idle and forenoon chores. They note washing in the forenoon and ironing in the afternoon, mention the upstairs neighbors as a difficulty, and ask about postal cards to another person.
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Fairview
Embroidery and Silks Sale Ad Prices Listed
A small advertisement lists fabric prices including Allover Embroidery at 78 cents per yard and Black Taffeta Silk at 69 cents per yard. Also notes Fancy Silks priced at 1.25 dollars per yard and urges readers to read the want ads.
Cleveland Street Car Strike Grips City as Riot Flares
A morning vote by the union declared a strike on Cleveland street car lines, halting much of the traction system. Police report riots, broken windows, and cars pushed off tracks while officials vow to press on with negotiations and mayoral action.
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West Side
Supt. Cook
Municipal Company
A. L. Behner
International Union
Cook
Behner
Dupont
Municipal Traction Company
Cleveland Electric Company
Howver
Trades and Labor Council
Rotten-Egg
Kohler
Central Station
Cleveland Press
Johnson
Thaw's Nervous Day As Alienists Examine His Sanity
In Poughkeepsie May 16 Harry Thaw, anxious about testifying, arrives at court with attorney Graham. Alienists like Dr Evans testify that Thaw is sane now, though notes suggest possible past mental irregularities. Hearing may conclude tonight but brevity expected.
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Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Harry Thaw
Graham
Thaw
Mack
Evans
White
Wilson to Resign as Secretary of Agriculture
Secretary James Wilson, longest serving cabinet member, plans to resign in the near future per intimate friends. The move signals a major shift in the administration with Wilso n stepping down after years in the portfolio.
Woodmen Consider Buying Old Y M C A Building
Members of Gateway Camp No 360 favored purchasing the former Y M C A building to turn it into a Woodmen home with Mason temple style configuration. The plan was tabled for later action while officers arrange a meeting with two other lodges to settle details. J A Wilson and J E McConnell were named delegates to the national Woodmen convention in Peoria Illinois in June.
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Gateway Camp No. 360
Masonic Temple
J. E. McConnell
the Woodmen
McConnell
Peoria
Ill
John A. Wilson
Gateway Camp
Government Employees Liability Bill Passed by House
Washington May 16 The House approved the government employees liability bill without a dissenting vote and without a roll call. The action reflects swift support for the measure affecting federal workers and related liabilities.
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Washington, D. C
House Today
Alexander oe employes _ liability
Brutal Head of a Youths Home Charged by Inmates
In Newark on May 16, inmates at a refuge for colored children testified before Police Judge Howell that Wesley H. Whittington, head of the Home Trainers association, branded a boy with a red hot poker. Other boys accuse him of cruel tactics including beating with a horsewhip butt and striking a boy with a stove lifter. The case will go to the grand jury.
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Newark
N. J
Wesley H. Whittington
Home Trainers’ Association
Howell
Dynamite Found Near Big Bayou Trestle West of Pensacola
Navy yard marines discovered fifty seven sticks of dynamite near the Big Bayou trestle west of Pensacola. Authorities suspect the supply was hidden by those involved in dynamiting streetcars.
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Pensacola
Fla
Big Bayou
Navy Yard
Weather and Water Across Regions With Light Rain Likely
The forecast notes La Crosse with 46 degrees and 64 for warmest, wind at 4 miles with no rainfall. Water stage 6.6, down .2. river rise slight in upper section, stationary in lower over 36 hours. Wisconsin partly cloudy with showers tonight or Sunday, Minnesota and Iowa similar. Oregon rain continues, Portland records 1.78 inches in 24 hours. overall weather shows fair conditions in most northern states with cloudiness in the south.
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