Gunness Case Heats Up As Teeth Match Proves Identity
In Laporte Indiana authorities press on in the Mrs Bella Gunness case with the dentist confirming the upper and lower bridge matches Mrs Gunness alleged) The coroner may declare the burned body hers and prosecutors vow for death in the Lamphere trial Sheriff Smutzer widens the hunt for more victims including Delafield Wis farmer William Riedinger and Scandinavia Wis man Henry Gurholdt whose watch and cash link them to the killer house remains and witness statements fuel the pursuit
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Lamphere
Smith
Smutzer
William Riedinger
Delafield
Wis
Jennie Graham
Teenay Street
Waukesha
Indiana
Henry Gurholdt
Scandinavia
Laporte
Gunness
Sherif Smutzer
Gurholdt
High Officials Accused in Plot Over Senator Platts Letters
In New York May 2 high Washington and New York officials allegedly conspired to seize love letters said to be written by United States Senator Thomas Platt to Miss Maek Wood. J Martin Miller and Wynne figure in the statement as key conspirators aimed at forcing Platts to terms.
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New York
Washington
United States
Thomas €. Platt
Maek Wood
Miss Wood
Bearini
J. Martin Miller
Milica
Miller
Mill
Senator Plat
Scater Platt
Howe
Platt
Loeb
Pitt
Wynne
London
Rheims
France
Illinois G A R Meets In Quincy Encampment
Quincy Illinois hosts the Illinois department G A R annual encampment with about five thousand visitors in town Tuesday and similar crowds expected Wednesday. The event includes the W A C Ladies of the G A R Sons of Veterans and the Association of War Musicians.
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Quincy
Ill
Illinois Department of the
Grand Army
W. A. C., Ladies of the G. A. R., Sons of Veterans
Association of War Musicians
Baltimore Conference Cuts to Eight New Bishops
The Methodist Episcopal general conference debated the episcopacy committee report which proposed ten new bishops. The conference ultimately set the number at eight.
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Baltimore
Methodist Episcopal General Conference
Committee On
Robbery Aboard Train From Mexico City to Vera Cruz
Report from Mexico City states that two sleeping cars on a train bound for Vera Cruz were raided by two robbers who, at gunpoint, stripped all occupants of cash and valuables totaling about 10000 dollars.
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Mexico City
Vera Cruz
California Democrats Choose Bryan Delegates at Denver Convention
The California Democratic state convention in Fresno closed after electing four delegates-at-large to the national convention in Denver. It adopted a resolution directing California’s delegation to vote for William Jennings Bryan.
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California
Bryan
Fresno
Cal
Denver
W. J. Bryan
Chamberlain's Salve for Burns and Scalds
Burn and scald relief with Chamberlain's Salve claimed to allay pain quickly and heal injured parts. Sold by W. H. Porter.
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Chamberlain
W. HL
Representatives Clean Up a Great Deal of Business
Washington May 2 In the house Tuesday the conference report on the legislative appropriation bill was agreed to conference reports on the agricultural and fortifications appropriation bills were received the bill making an appropriation of 1500000 for representation by the United States at the Tokyo exposition in 1912 was passed as were also two omnibus bills embodying 40 separate measures having to do with public lands and matters in the territories A Democratic speech prepared for circulation in the coming political campaign was delivered in the senate by Senator Taylor of Tennessee He devoted his attention chiefly to the tariff and currency policies of the Republican party The senate agreed to the conference report on the agricultural bill carrying a total appropriation of 11672106
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Washington
House
United States
Senate
Taylor
Tennessee
Louisville Aldermen Fight Over City Printing Contract
Police were needed when a free-for-all broke out in the Louisville council chamber over the annual city printing contract. Eleven members refused a joint session to block the letting, leading to brawls until police intervened. the contract was eventually awarded.
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Louisville
Board of Councilmen
Board of Aldermen
Explosion Kills Gunner and Injures Crowd at Salute
In Eureka California on May 20 a four inch cannon used to salute the Atlantic fleet exploded. Ike Davis was killed instantly. three women and one boy were badly hurt and about a dozen others slightly injured as hundreds gathered at Centerville beach to watch the fleet pass. An old cannon from Fer ndale triggered the tragedy.
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Eureka
Cal
Ferndale
Eel River Valley
Centerville Beach
Ike Davis
Secretary Taft Heads West for Offical Engagements
Secretary Taft left Washington on Tuesday for Nashville Tennessee to address the Tennessee Bar Association on Thursday and then proceed to Cleveland Ohio for a Western Yale clubs reunion on Saturday. He plans to return to Washington on Monday.
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Taft
Washington
Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee Bar Association
Cleveland
Western Federation of Yale Clubs
Plymouth man survives self-inflicted shotgun attempt
Samuel McDonald residing near Plymouth attempted suicide with a shotgun and is recovering at the county infirmary.
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Samuel McDonald
Plymouth
County
Rioting Intensifies in Cleveland Street Car Strike
Rioting worsened in Cleveland as four people were shot and a Clifton boulevard car burned during the street railway strike. A four year old girl was killed earlier when struck by a car. Police dispersed crowds as guards returned fire, with over 30 shots exchanged and tensions rising beyond Lakewood. Negotiations by state arbitrators continued amid scarce signs of settlement.
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Cleveland
Yetta Wolkinski
Lakewood
Ontario Street
Clifton Boulevard
Seon
W. J. James
John Swanto
P. C. Elsholz
John Gray
George Alexander
Mace Burlingame
Municipal Traction Company
Car Men’s Union
Wealthy NY man faces death with calm resolve
In New York on May 20 William H. Marsh aged and wealthy heard he would die within a week from hydrophobia. He calmly declined fear and told reporters he would be ready when summoned. He left the Pasteur Institute in his carriage for his Brooklyn home.
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New York
William H. Marsh
Pasteur Institute
Brooklyn
Balloon wreck during Barcelona contest leaves two pilots adrift
A balloon in a Barcelona contest Tuesday struck the ground and threw the navigator out. The craft then rose with the remaining occupant, an inexperienced flyer, and is now adrift raising grave doubts about his safety.
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Barcelona
Ex County official McGaughey dies by suicide amid scandal
Former Indianapolis commissioner John E. McGaughey killed himself with a pistol as a corruption scandal circulated. Police and family confirmed the death in Indiana.
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John E. McGaughey
Indianapolis
Cotton traders shocked by grand jury subpoenas in Holmes leaks case
In New York on May 20 1905 forty six New York cotton exchange members were subpoenaed to appear before the federal grand jury. The board of managers from 1905 and trade revision committees were among those summoned. The probe relates to Edwin S Holmes and alleged leaks in crop reports. production of exchange books was requested as part of the inquiry. Authority suggests potential reopening of Holmes case. officials deny ties to exchange methods.
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New York
New York Cotton Exchange
Federal Grand Jury
Board of Managers
Edwins. Holmes
Bureau of Statistics
Department of Agriculture
Grand Jury
Stimson
Exchange
King
The
Cotton Exchange
Battle With Armed Posse Near Reading Ends in Shootout
A posse from Squire C. V. Dill's court clashed Tuesday with Charles Jones and his four sons in a fortified home between Reading and Pleasant Ridge. Four men were shot, including Jones, his son Charles Jr who was seriously wounded, and deputy constables Joseph Uhrig and Henry Bodd. Revolvers and repeating rifles were used during the confrontation as the writ of replevin for a horse was resisted. One man is believed to die.
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Cincinnati
Squire C. V. Dill
Reading
Charles Jones
Pleasant Ridge
Charles, Jr
Joseph Uhrig
Henry Bodd
Peters
Squire Dils
Jones
Father and son die in double tragedy in New York
George Sterry Sr. 72, a partner at Weaver Sterry wholesale drug firm of 166 Pearl Street, was shot by his son George Sterry Jr. Tuesday as the elder prepared to remarry a Brooklyn schoolteacher. The son then killed himself, ending a family quarrel over the engagement.
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New York
George Sterry
George Sterry, Jr
Weaver @ Sterry
Pearl Street
Brooklyn
Fatal Train Wreck Near Milan Indiana
One man was killed and three injured when Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern local freight engine No. 30 derailed two miles west of Milan Indiana. Conductor Leo Stergers 40, of St. Orrs Ohio, died at the scene.
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Indiana
Versailles
Ind
Milan
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern
Leo Stergers
St. Orrs, O
William L. Wilson Convicted in Embezzlement Trial
Port Huron Michigan reports William L. Wilson found guilty on embezzlement charges involving over 75000 dollars from the Unite Home Protectors Fraternity where he served as secretary. The verdict was delivered Tuesday night after the trial.
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William L. Wilson
Port Huron
Mich
Wiliam L. Wilson
Unite Home Protectors’ Fraternity
Cooks Who Cook Feature Highlighted by Reporter Columns
Local reporter columns spotlight cooks who cook, profiling their methods, recipes, and community impact. The feature celebrates home chefs, small kitchens, and neighborhood culinary efforts shared in everyday life.
Lilley Charged Not Warranted in Submarine Probe
Washington May 20 The special committee report finds Representative George Lilley of Connecticut not warranted in charging rivals and press figures in the Electric Boat inquiry. It accuses Lilley of bad faith using his position to attack a competing company and conceal real interests behind the investigation.
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Washington
George L. Lilley
Connecticut
Specifl
Cannon
Electric Boat Company
New Jersey
House
Outeil
Lilley
Lake Boat Company
Electric Boat Company of
Holland Company
Goff
Navy
Lake Torpedo Boat Company
Admiral Bowles
Bank Cashier Dies By His Own Hand In Missouri
Jefferson City May 20. Secretary Swanger received a telegram from W. J. Woods president of the Bank of Lucerne reporting that the cashier J. E. Moore shot himself and was killed instantly. A bank examiner was requested to investigate.
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Jefferson City
Swanger
W. J. Woods
Bank of Lucerne
J. E. Moore
Levee Break Floods Beardstown Neighborhood
Beards town levee in the lower section failed late Tuesday night flooding about 25 residences and forcing families to evacuate their homes after a week of men at work nearby.
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Beardstown
Springfield
Mt Vernon man sues traction firm for 5000 damages
John Sellers of Mt Vernon sues Evansville and Mt Vernon Traction company seeking 5000 dollars for fractures including a fractured skull allegedly sustained in an incident.
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John Sellers
Mt. Vernon
The
Evansville & Mt. Vernon Traction Company
Natures safeguard against disease through pure blood health
Purportedly promotes strong circulation to defend against disease and skin and blood troubles. Claims S S S cleanses the blood, removes poisons and humors, and strengthens weak systems. Advertises Swift Specific Co Atlanta GA with offer of a free book and medical advice.
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S.S. S
THE
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, GA
Filipino women may vote in Philippines under bill
Manila May 20 The measure to grant women the vote in the Philippines awaits passage. It would allow women twenty three years old to vote with written spousal consent for married women and written parental consent for those under parental care. No class of elections is excluded.
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Philippines
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