Grewsome Discoveries in Indiana
A La Porte murder case unfolds with Mrs. Bella Gunness as a central figure after her house burned killing her and three children. Authorities uncover multiple buried bodies and trunks linked to a possible murder clearing house. Suspect Ray Lampshire questioned amid a web of suspicious deaths and insurance fraud across Chicago and Austin.
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la Porte
Ind
Bella Gunness
Andrew Helgelein
Mansfield, &, Dak
Expressman
Gunness
Chicago
Ray Lampshire
Max Sorenson
Sorenson
Austin
Grand Avenue
Elizabeth Street
Small Pox Near Climax in Climax neighborhood
An outbreak in the Climax area southeast of Emerson Montgomery county is identified as smallpox after initial misdiagnosis as chicken pox. Dr Merritt of Emerson and Dr A F P Hanchett of the state board of health confirm the diagnosis. Several homes are quarantined and two rural schools closed as health officials appoint Dr Riley of Red Oak as health officer to curb spread.
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Emerson
Montgomery County
Merritt
A. F P. Hanchett
State Board of Health of
Council Bluffs
Riley
Red Oak
Veritable Indian Massacre Beats Glenwood Team
The National Indian baseball team managed by C. B. Bullard visited Glenwood for a two game set. Scores were 20-1 and 19-6 in favor of the Indians. Big Chief Mallory pitched and outfielded, while Decatur recruit Wilkins joined as catcher. The locals challenge any Mills County business team, with Malvern next on the schedule.
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Glenwood
C. B. Bullard
Mallory
Bullard
Indians
Grenwood Boys
Doe Wilkins
Decatur
Walt Conner
West Siders
Mills County
Charles Hamilton
Gossip on Cotter boys rise aided by advertising
Mrs I E Hester recalls her Knoxville teaching days and her former pupils, the Cotter brothers, whose grocery success stems from aggressive advertising. They started poor and soon led the field, frequently filling pages with notices and drawing crowded stores. She urges Glenwood merchants to advertise specials to their patrons.
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I’. E. LE. Hester
Knoxville
Cotter
Tribune
Glenwood
Big three day shoot at Omaha gun club draws many shooters
The three day shoot held by the Omaha Gun Club draws participants from Mills county and beyond. Notables include W. H. Fickel A. S. Edwards Paris Cheyney Glenwood Livy Suits Wm Boyd and Clarence Otis of Tabor. Wicker led on Tuesday with 180 of 200 while Frank Weatherhead now of Omaha topped Tuesday with 192 and was second on Wednesday with 183.
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Mills County
Omaha
Nurses Graduate From Institution in Glenwood
The ninth annual commencement at the Training School for Nurses in Glenwood featured speeches by Dr. Byron Davis of Omaha and John Cownie of the Board of Control. Hospital nurses Nina Scott and Carroll Scott led the graduate list, with attendants Daphne Ward Mary Gallagher Fear V Asbury Claire Barkley Clarence Shuemaker Myrtle Shuemaker Alta Barthold Pearl Ziegler and Anna Boland. Relatives travelled from near and far including 13 nurses from Methodist Hospital Omaha chaperoned by Miss Mary Decker.
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Training School For
Glenwood Institution
Byron Jr. Davis
Omaha
John Cownie
Board of Control
Nina Josephine Scott
Carroll Lillian Scott
Daphne Josephine Ward
Mary Gallagher
Fear
V. Asbury
Claire Ball
Lafe Scott
Pacific Junction
Downie
Glenwood
Iowa
Field Meet at Tabor Held By Tabor College
The fourth annual high school field meet will be held Saturday May 18 at Tabor park under Tabor college. Events include sprints, distance runs, jumps, throws and a base ball throw. A banner to the winning high school and gold medals to event winners are planned. Invitations go to Glenwood Malvern Sidney Hamburg Riverton Farragut Shenandoah Randolph Thurman Hastings Emerson Silver City Pacific Junction Red Oak and Tabor.
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Tabor Park
Tabor College
Glenwood
Malvern
Sidney
Hamburg
Riverton
Farragut
Shenandoah
Randolph
Thurman
Hastings
Emerson
Silver City
Pacific Junction
Red Oak
Tabar
Mills County Girls Win Two At California Flower Show
Mills County sisters Laura Erdman Plumer and Serilla Schoening won first prize for best decorated pony rig at a Los Angeles flower show. Accompanied by parents Mr. and Mrs. Chris Plumer and Mrs. John Schoening, they spent winter in California. The Los Angeles Times published an illustration of their elaborate parade outfit featuring six inch satin ribbons and pink glass cloth gear.
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Mills County
Los Angeles
Laura Erdman Plumer
Serilla Schoening
Chris Plumer
John Schoening
California
Los Angeles Times
Reprieve Granted for Orchard in Idaho Murder Case
Idaho governor grants a stay of execution for Harry Orchard condemned for the murder of Gay and Steunenburg. The stay lasts until next July to allow the board of pardons to review the case and pass upon it before any further action.
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Harry Orchard
Gay
Steunenburg
Idaho
Board of Paridons
New Court House Build Approved in Omaha Election
A special election in Omaha last Tuesday approved building a new court house at a cost of one million dollars. Voters also approved a separate hundred thousand dollars for street crossings and park improvements.
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Omaha
Court House
Father Hayes to Endow Catholic University with 100000
Imogene's wealthy priest Father Hayes plans a $100,000 endowment gift to the Catholic University of Washington, D. C. He has accumulated wealth through successful land investments.
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Father Hayes
Imogene
Catholic University of Washington
D. C
Suit Over Land Deal In Alma Neb Sentinel
L W Lambert of Glenwood battled over the sale of 160 acres near Alma Nebraska priced at 6000. An Alma agent drafted and signed the instrument, leading to a court dispute over incumbrances as Nebraska parties sought the land for 3000. The court trimmed 600 from Lambert’s price. a new trial may follow. W S Lewis represented Lambert with multiple Glenwood witnesses present.
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L. W. Lambert
Glenwood
Alma
Neb
Draft for 270 Dollar Draft Causes Laughing Confusion
A Tribune reader received a 270 dollar draft intended for a Kansas subscription. The writer initially thought it was for a friend but realized it was the wrong check. The mishap led to amusement as the donor misinterpreted the draft and the recipient’s paper would have shown an future tag.
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Tribune
Kansas
Why Not Celebrate Memorial Day In Glenwood This Year
The writer urges Glenwood citizens to cooperate with veterans for a proper Memorial Day observance. Decoration day is three weeks away, and time is short, so the community should act now to help veterans arrange a meaningful program.
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Glenwood
Golden Wedding of Mr and Mrs Schoening in Mineola
Mr and Mrs Fred Schoening celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Sunday April 28 with about seventy five guests. The couple, longtime Mills county residents recently moved to town from their farm in Mineola, were joined by eight children and many neighbors and friends who gave many nice presents.
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Fred Schoening
Mineola
Mills County
Typhoid Fever Rises to 48 Cases at Rockwell After Refreshments
Local health authorities report 48 typhoid cases traced to a Rockwell event serving refreshments. Officials warn residents to seek medical care for fever, rash, or stomach symptoms and to report suspected cases promptly. Public health teams investigate the source and advise sanitation measures.
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Rockwell
Costly Oversight in Timber Lands Sale Losses
Congress discusses a government error in reading a timber lands law. The interior department applied a $2.50 per acre minimum price, selling vast areas for far less. Lands worth about $80 million were sold for $18 million. With most lands sold, prices will rise for future buyers after the error is realized.
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Congress
Interior Department
Pottawattamie Clerk on Trial in Iowa Case
Battey, clerk of the Pottawattamie county court, suspended on irregularities in accounts, faces trial before Judge Macy at Council Bluffs. The court rules that his account books and records are not public property and need not be produced as evidence.
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Battey
Pottawattamie County
Wheeler
Macy
Connect Bluffs
Hess
Methodist Conference Meets in Baltimore for May Sessions
The Methodist general conference, meeting every four years, convened Wednesday in Baltimore for the entire May month. It gathers 1787 delegates plus fraternal visitors from 24 countries, representing over three million communicants, with daily sessions 8:30 to 12:30 and afternoon committee work. Des Moines backs hosting the 1913 conference.
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Methodist General Conference
Baltimore
Des Moines
Liquorless Banquet Sparks Town Talk in Sioux City
Retail liquor dealers gather in Sioux City on June 10 for a banquet with no liquor served. The event draws commentary and is likened to an Adamless Idea, seen by some as a poor example for liquor men.
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Sioux City
Mike Cross Held on Threats Charge in Hillsdale Incident
Sheriff Linville arrested Mike Cross in Hillsdale on a charge of threatening to kill W. O. Hixon and Claude Hixon after a household dispute involving Will Hall, Cross’s brother-in-law. Cross remains jailed awaiting a hearing, date not fixed.
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Linville
Hillsdale
Mike Cross
W. O
Claude Hixon
Will Hall
Cross
Wich
Fruit Freeze Damage Seen Mostly to Apples
The Tribune reports the recent freeze caused uncertain damage to fruit crops. Estimates suggest about half the bloom killed, with apples hit hardest, followed by peaches, plums, and cherries. Some new apple bloom is developing and hopes for a good overall crop persist despite light frost and lingering cool weather. Local growers like J D Boyce, Wm Coziahr, and J W Murphy weigh prospects as Jonathan bloom appears and peach trees show mixed results.
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J. D. Boyce
Glenwood
Ble
Jonathan
J. W. Murphy
Court House Vote Letters Counted in County
Auditor Agan reports about sixteen hundred letters received in response to the Board’s inquiry on building a new court house. The letters represent less than half of the county’s total votes on the issue.
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Agan
American fleet arrives in San Francisco for parade
The American fleet of battleships arrived in San Francisco on Wednesday. Yesterday the entire force of eight thousand men went ashore to participate in a celebration including a parade four miles long.
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San Francisco
Tribune Wants Readers Column Pitch
The passage promotes Want Readers in the Tribune, urging readers to use the columns to advertise wants and job opportunities. It emphasizes affordability and ease as a method to reach people seeking various needs and services.
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Tribune
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