Laporte Gunness case delays fueled by politics
In Laporte Indiana a rift among city and county officials over the Belle Gunness farm investigation surfaces with accusations that party ties influence policing and prosecutions. Doctors say the Gunness corpse identity is still disputed though four autopsy physicians agree on the findings. Authorities plan further inquiry after a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Laporte
Ind
Gunness
Belle Gunness
H. P. Long
Long
J. L. Gray
F. T. Wilcox
J. H. William Meyer
Ralph N. Smith
Darrow
Ray Lamphere
H. W. Worden
Smutzer
Mack
Johnson men have own way at home in Minnesota
St. Paul Minn May 9 The supporters of Gov Johnson for the Democratic presidential nomination won a sweeping showing in county conventions statewide and are set to control the state convention in St Paul next Thursday. Early returns report 495 Johnson delegates to 78 for Bryan with a solid Johnson delegation expected from Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
St. Paul
Minn
Gov. Johnson
Minnesota
Johnson
Bryan
Syracuse Woman Not Match Belle Gunness Description
Mrs. F B Herron and a companion were pulled from a overnight Pullman and jailed for questioning. Police chief Martin Catlin admitted a possible misidentification after Herron noted she weighs 180 pounds, less than the Gunness 210 pounds, and has only one gold crown.
Evans Retires as Fleet's Commander in California harbor
Rear Admiral Evans's ensign was hauled down from the Connecticut in San Francisco harbor amid thirteen gun salutes marking his retirement on age. He departs for Washington on orders until his 62nd birthday August 18. Rear Admiral Thomas succeeds him, commanding the fleet from Magdalena Bay to Santa Cruz after serving as Evans's stand-in at South American and Southern California duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
Evans
Ensign
Connecticut
Thomas
Magdelena Bay
Santa Cruz
South American
California
Gen Perry tours river counties to curb Night Riders threats
Adjutant general Gen Oran Perry under Governor Hanly orders deputies as minute men along Indiana tobacco districts after night riding threats. He met Sheriff Pickett in Switzerland County and instructed river front counties to organize 500 badges and be ready to act. He brought back two typewritten threat letters from Milton Ky and Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Oran Perry
Hanly
Ohio River
Indiana
Perry
William H. Kershner
Pickett
Gen. Perry
Minute Men
Minute
Jefferson
Switzerland
General Perry
Milton
Winchester
Cincinnati
Equity
Tobacco Trust
Indiana Corn Commission Plans Statewide Show
The Indiana Corn Commission to hold a corn show in every county on November 25 with exhibits sent to Omaha for the National Corn Exposition December 10 to 19. Governor Hanly to consider a proclamation naming November 25 as Corn Day and aims to raise at least $2,000 to cover freight and prize dividends for Indiana growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associates Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Hanly
Indiana
Omaha
State House
Aroused crowd in Warsaw threatens violence after shooting
In Warsaw Indiana on May 9 an agitated crowd reacts to the shooting of Milo Cline by vowing to shoot wardens who use their guns. The report notes heightened tension and possible vigilante actions surrounding the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Warsaw
Ind
Milo Cline
Ster
Cline
Unionists Give Churchill Race In Dundee Narrowly Wins
Dundee May 9 Churchill holds his seat in a tight week long contest. Unionists improve to second place surpassing 1906 results and narrow Liberal lead as jute workers face layoffs blamed on the American tariff. Churchill 7079 Baxter 4370 Labour 4014 Prohibition 655.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston Spencer Churchill
Board of Trade
House of Commons
Mr. Churchill
George Baxter
Mr. Stuart
Scrymgeour
Dundee
Congressmen Visit Palmer Mills In Paper Study
Four members of the House of Representatives committee traveled to Corinth New York to inspect Palmer mills and study paper making costs. Reps Mann Miller Stafford and Sims examined processes and heard mill workers on wages and conditions during a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corinth
N. Y
Palmer Mills
House of Representatives
Mann
Ilinois
Miller
Kansas
Stafford
Wisconsin
Sims
Tennessee
Yale Defeats Princeton In Track Meet
Yale defeats Princeton at New Haven in a track meet with the Yale squad extending dominance as the results reflect strong performances from the Yale runners and field team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New Haven, Conn
Yale
Fragmentary notes on crimes and sports from a mid period report
A disjointed weathered clipping mentions Mrs Gun ness and a theory of murder by substituting a body and escaping. It references an admiral's farewell address and loyal service. Also noted are wardens shooting incidents, a man named Cline missing, a Yale Princeton track summary, a cotton broker Isaac Williams suicide, and Ex-President Cleveland's indigestion with sarcastic remarks about fraud prevention.
Conference debates union invitation and amusements wording
Baltimore May 9 The Methodist quadrennial conference hears a report urging a three member committee to invite the Methodist Protestant church to unite with the Methodist Episcopal church to end rivalry and promote peace. Opposition grows to removing words on amusements from church discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
John F. Goucher
Committee On
Methodist Protestant General Conference
Pittsburg
Methodist Episcopal Church
Better Weather Predicted Across Regions This Week
The weather bureau forecasts a mixed week from May 10 across regions. Atlantic coast opens cool and fair, with midweek rain and late fair, while central valleys see rain early then cooler, with showers later. Great plains start wet, turn warmer and fair by midweek, and rains return by Thursday or Friday. Wheat belt expects showers early, then several days of fair and rising temps followed by rain late in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Weather Bureau Today
Atlantic Coast
Great Plains
Wheat Belt
North Central States
Henry C. Glayton to Be the Chairman
Denver May 9 A sub committee of the Democratic national committee pressed the matter of a temporary convention chairman in executive session. Henry D. Clayton of Alabama is reported as the choice, with several other notable candidates discussed including Gov Joseph Folk former Gov David Francis Theodore Bell Ollie James and John Lamb. No final decision is expected until the full committee meets in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Denver
Colo
Democratic National Committee
Henry D. Clayton
Alabama
Joseph W. Folk
Missouri
David R. Francis
Theodore E. Bell
California
Ollie James
Kentucky
John E. Lamb
Indiana
Monster Meeting At Plymouth Aims For Dry Marshall County
Plymouth Ind May 9 temperance advocates plan a large demonstration with state leaders to press for a dry Marshall county. Speakers include E S Shumaker Indiana Anti Saloon League G E Hicks South Bend R C Minton Indianapolis and O O Whitmiack Rochester. The group hopes to secure dryness within three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Plymouth
Ind
E. S. Shumaker
Indiana Anti-Saloon League
Indianapolis
G. E. Hicks
South Bend
Gary
R. C. Minton
O. O. Whitmiack
Many Hotels Are Unsafe Want Watchmen
Terre Haute Indiana May 9 Post G T P A seeks to protect travelers from hotel fires urging legislation to require night watchmen and on duty staff in larger hotels. Resolutions call for visits inspections and rapid alarm action and ready fire escapes during night hours. The group plans to push fire safety resolutions at the Indiana convention at West Baden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Terre Haute
Ind
Aveline
Ft. Wayne
Post G
T. P
Indiana
West Baden
May Adjourn Plans Move Forward For Congress
Washington May 9 Strong efforts will push Congress to adjourn within two weeks. Representative Tawney says the house appropriations committee will begin the general deficiency bill today and aim to report by Thursday. The public buildings bill is expected to be rushed through the house. A senate leader predicts adjournment by May 23. Only likely non appropriation acts are a district child labor bill and perhaps an emergency currency measure. Cleveland still improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House Committee On Appropriations
House
Committee On Buildings and Grounds
Bartholdt
Senate
Finance Committee
Congress
Dishonesty Charged by Leads in Polls Standoff
Washington May 9. Sectional lines hardened in the house as floor leaders Payne New York and Williams Mississippi traded charges of election dishonesty. Payne accused Democrats of fraud and intimidation in New York and Maryland elections while Williams rebutted with accusations of Republican bribery and corruption including the Philadelphia ward scandals and past fund misuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Payne
New York
Williams
Mississippi
Hardihood
Democratic Party
Albany
Troy
Mrr. Payne
Mary
Maryland
Philadelphia
Party of
Herods
Republican Party
Roosevelt
Republican Campaign Committee
New York Life
New York Mutual Insurance
South
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tinue Inquiry
Syracuse
Syracuse, N. Y
Utica
F. B. Herron
Belle
Admiral Thomas
America
Indiana Tobacco Field
Corn Commission
North Webstern
Churchill
Eng
Princeton
Treuirine Commmriier- In-Chief
Isaac Williams
Cleveland
M. E. Conference Committee
Baltimore, Md
Henry C. Glayton
Monster Meeting
T. P. A. Rost
Tawney
Payne and
Nority
Majority
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!