Woman Identified in Mrs Gunness Murders Autopsy Finds
Autopsy on seven unidentified bodies exhumed from Mrs Gunness’s private graveyard shows one victim was a woman. The case ties to Jennie Olson and Ole Budsberg as investigators link a possible simultaneous murder. The Laporte coroner’s team aims to finish inquiries this week with witnesses examined by the grand jury.
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Laporte
Ind
Guiness
Gunness
Greening
Jennie
Jennie Olsen
Eberg
Paies
Son
Budsberg
Ray Lamphere
J. G. Ramden
Manfred
Moe
Tibow Lake
Minn
Kesa
Wamden
Jennie Olson
Ole Budsberg
Johas Wis
Mack
Les
Brooklyn
Laporte County
Grand Jury
Platt Didn't Appear At Divorce Hearing News
Mae Catherine Wood testified in her suit for absolute divorce from United States Senator Thomas C. Platt before Justice O Gorman. She claimed a secret marriage at the Fifth Avenue hotel on November 9, 1901 and produced a minister's certificate and letters. She said she signed a $16,000 receipt under duress and named Lillian Janeway as co respondent, whom Platt married in 1903. Platt was absent.
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New York
Mae Catherine Wood
United States
Thomas C. Platt
O'Gorman
Supreme Court
Senator Platt
Fifth Avenue
Miss Wood
Mise Wood
Lillian Janeway
Platt
Arkansas Fiasco: Legislature Fails to Convene
May 19 in Lactic Rock Arkansas reports that Speaker Allen H Hamiter acting as governor failed to issue a call for an extraordinary session. No quorum existed in either chamber and the afternoon sessions adjourned without action. The Senate held a mass meeting and adopted resolutions curbing Acting Governor N O Pin.
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Arkansas
Lactic Rock
Ark
Allen H. Hamiter
Lonief
House
Senate
Ham
Fort Benjamin Harrison to host fall military maneuvers
Fort Benjamin Harrison near Indianapolis will host joint maneuvers this September with state troops from Indiana Ohio Illinois West Virginia Michigan Wisconsin and Kentucky along with regulars from Fort Sheridan Fort Brady Alaska and Fort Omaha. The Tenth infantry will establish the post as a permanent regular garrison arriving from Alaska in August.
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Indianapolis
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Here
War Department
Alaska
Indiana
Ohio
Illinois
West Virginia
Michigan
Wisconsin
Kentucky
Thirteenth Cavalry
Fort Sheridan
Fourth Field Artillery
Twentyseventh Infantry
Seventh Infantry
Fort Brady
Tenth Infantry
Signal Corps
Fort Omsha
Gold Leaving Our Shores on Kron Prinz Wilhelm
The Kron Prinz Wilhelm sails for Cherbourg and Bremen carrying $8,350,000 in gold. Of this, $4,500,000 goes to Germany and $3,360,000 to France, shipped by New York banks. It represents one of the largest single-vessel gold shipments Marine underwriters insure.
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New York
Cherbourg
Bremen
Germany
France
Wheat market closes firm on crop damage reports
The Chicago wheat market ends Monday firm amid widespread crop damage reports. A receiver is appointed for Carruthers & Co., Pittsburg’s large brokerage house. Delegation of 650 to represent Tammany Hall at the Democratic national convention in Denver. David B. Hill booked passage for Europe aboard the Baltic, June 11, first abroad trip.
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Chicago
Carruthers & Co
Pittsburg
Tammany Hall
Denver
David B. Hill
Baltic
Europe
Prince Helle de Sagan
Mme. Gould
Bryan
Alabama
Johnson
House Committee On Patents
Abraham Ruef
San Francisco
Yun Nan
Reign of terror as Honduras official faces death sentence
Reports from Guatemala claim Special Minister Bustillo of Honduras has been sentenced to death and seeks refuge at the Mexican legation. Guatemalan troops allegedly surround the legation with orders not to let him leave alive. Postulates of 20 000 pesos funds aiding a conspiracy against Guatemala's President Cabrera are cited along with alleged lashings of Don Luis Midence Manuel Lardizabal and others. Some passengers say several executions occur daily and Guatemala fields about 40 000 troops.
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Puerto Cortez
Honduras
Guatemala
Bustillo
Mexican
Legation
Corinto
Cabrera
Zelaya
Nicaragua
Gomez
Juan A Arias
Don Luis Midence
Manuel Lardizabae
Arias
General Deficiency Bill Passes House in Washington
The House approved the general deficiency appropriation bill totaling 17,368,572 dollars under suspension of the rules. Passage included a joint resolution granting a monthly annuity of 125 dollars for life to the widows of Surgeons Carroll and Lazear for yellow fever transmission research. The senate approved the legislative, executive and judicial conference report. Senators Bulkeley and Heyburn clashed over homestead provisions, with Heyburn threatening to delay the session to block the land bill changes.
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Washington
James Carroll
Jesse Lazear
Senate
Bulkeley
Connecticut
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Heyburn
Idaho
Nelson
Minnesota
Smoot
Montinga Plight Drives Man to Europe Amid Wound
Galvatore Montinga fled from South Bend Indiana after a severe bullet wound in the abdomen hoping to die among his people in Italy. He reached New York unseen but collapsed aboard the Brasil as it prepared to sail and was taken to a hospital for care.
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An Allen
New York
Galvatore Montinga
South Bend
Ind
Italy
Brasil
Montinsa
Europe
Admiral Sperman Accepts World Voyage Invitation
Melbourne reports Admiral Sperman commander of the American battleship fleet now circling the globe has cabled his acceptance of Lord Thea’s invitation.
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Melbourne
Admiral Sperman
R,thea
Standings and game notes from baseball pennant race
National and American leagues show Chicago Pittsburg New York Boston Philadelphia Cincinnati St Louis Brooklyn and others atop varying records. The column lists game scores batters pitchers and venues including St Louis Pittsburg Cincinnati New York Philadelphia Boston and Washington matchups with detailed R H E tallies.
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Pat
Chicago
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Brooklyn
St. Louie
R.H.B. S1
Louis
Fromme
Beebe
Glynn
Hostetter
Ferguson
Ball
R.h.le
Gamnitz
Gibson
Richie
Doom
American League
R.H.E. Detroit
Mullin
Schmidt
Phila
Petty
Dineen
Crise
Spencer
Vickers
Schlitzer
Maxwell, Smith
Cleveland
Detroit
Wade Wwe
Sappabe
Washington
Prohibition State Convention Opens With City Parade
Indiana Prohibition convention in Tomlinson hall opened with temporary Chairman Jasper S. Hughes delivering a keynote. A street parade followed, delegates from counties showcased banners, and district caucuses prepared for afternoon business as rules credentials and platform discussions began.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Tomlinson Hall
F. W. Lough
Jasper S. Hughes
South
English
Columbus
Ilinois
Pennsylvania
Edward W. Clark
Feliz T. McWhirter
Charles Eckhart
Eugene W. Chafin
Chicago
Felix T. McWhirter
Indiana Rebekahs Meet Annual Assembly in Indianapolis
The twenty third annual meeting of the Rebekah Assembly of Indiana opens at the I O O F grand lodge hall. 567 lodges operate with a 1907 year end membership of 43 103, down 545. Officers elected include President Mrs A S Andrews Lafayette Vice President Mrs Arnetta Brehm Noblesville Warden Mrs Ora E Norris Crawfordsville Secretary Mrs Hettle B McClary Dale Treasurer Mrs Kate I Nichole Elkhart.
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Indiana Rebekahs
Indianapolis
Rebekah Assembly of Indiana
I. O. O. F. Grand Lodge
A. S. Andrews
Lafayette
Arnetta Brehm
Noblesville
Ora E. Norris
Crawfordsville
Hettle
Methodist Conference Deliberates on Denominational Amalgamation
The general conference of the Methodist Protestant church in Pittsburg met and took no definite action on merging with other denominations.
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General Conference
The
Methodist Protestant Church
Pittsburg
Orino Laxative Syrup Promoted for Women and Children
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup advertised as mild and pleasant tasting for women and children. The copy contrasts it with harsh purgatives and urges readers to obtain the booklet and a sample at C D Knoefel's.
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C.D Knoefel
Burglary Ends in Fatal Shooting in Terre Haute Home
In Terre Haute Indiana on May 19 Edwin J Bidaman shot and killed a burglar attempting to enter the Listh street and Maple avenue residence. The intruder was described as a colored man and the homeowner acted after being awakened by the disturbance.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Meyer Edwin J. Bidaman
Bidaman
Listh Street
Maple Avenue
Berrier
No use for lung trouble without Dr King's Discovery
Mrs J B White of Rashboro Pa says she would be alive today only for Dr King's New Discovery. She reports it loosens coughs quickly and cures lung disease even after other medicines failed.
Tragedy at Crossing Claims Crites Family in Indiana
A fast train struck the one horse carriage of Monroe township Trustee James Crites at a crossing one mile north of Fiora Indiana. James Crites age 50 and his wife 45 and their youngest Ruth age 3 were killed instantly. Their daughter Dorothy 11 was fatally injured. The family was returning from a visit when the horse bolted and could not be controlled.
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Fiora
Ind
James C. Critez
Monroe Township
Here
Bryan and Johnson in Prosperity Debate in Washington
Washington May 19 Charles W Arthur reports Bryan pressed for party unity at Denver while Johnston of Alabama backs Johnson of Minnesota. National Prosperity Association promotes railroad led growth and wages. Wu Ting Fang Chinese minister draws crowds with health vow and longevity claims. Ex-Senator Henderson and wife reside in Missouri.
Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral Endorsed By Doctors
Doctors praise Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral for coughs croup and bronchitis. Thousands of families keep it in the house and report strong relief after use. The medicine’s long experience and physician endorsements are cited as proof.
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Ayer
Accomac Club Plans River Excursion from Louisville
The Accomac Club of the city announces an excursion up the river from Louisville and Jeffersonville on the night of June 16. The club membership includes many of the prominent young men of the city.
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Accomac Club
Ths City
Louisville
Jeffersonville
City
Personal notes and social updates from the city
Residents announce travel for visits to Cincinnati Cleveland and Granite City. Local engagements include a Fortnightly Club event and several family milestones such as births and weddings. Notables attend a state haymakers convention and a large birthday anniversary gathering.
The Equinex Storm Fable Debunked
The United States weather bureau denies that the equinox brings a storm. It says old peopl ebelieve the idea is misplaced. Any major storm near the equinox is just its own turn, not caused by the sun’s cresting.
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United States Weather Bureau
Centenary notes on Jefferson Davis and Abraham Lincoln birth dates
A feature recalls Jefferson Davis born in 1808 and Abraham Lincoln born in 1809 with discussion of their families and a future fraternal war. It mentions Robert Lincoln and Mrs Hayes in Colorado Springs and notes the biblical Garden of Eden location debate.
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Jefferson Davis
Abraham Licoln
Robert Lincoln
Lincoln
Chicago
Eon Davis
A Hayes
Colorado Springs
Prevailing Current Prices for Grains and Livestock
Indianapolis grain and livestock prices list wheat corn oats hay and cattle hogs sheep and lambs with per bushel per hundredweight figures. Receptions logged 1,168 hogs 400 cattle and 60 sheep. Prices shown for Cincinnati Chicago New York East Buffalo and Toledo markets with varying bid offers and futures notes.
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Indianapolls
S.sa Lambe
Cincinnati
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R.H.E
Spade
Schlei
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Toledo
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Felix McWhirter
Jasper
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Wu Ting Fang
Charles W. Arthur
White House
William J. Bryan
Congress
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John A. Johnson
Taft
Roosevelt
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National Prosperity Association of
Wash
John B. Henderson
Missouri
Tnere
Ors Chong
Misa Florence Schefeld
Mattie Lobach
Will Lobach
Granite City
Lit
Charles Pinoick
Newburgh
Emma Dewbauret
Silver Hille
Martin Herter
Jacob Herter
Frances Louisa
Albert Taylor
West Fourth Street
Henry E. Jewets
Silver Hills
Mise Lila Jewett
East
Henry E. Jewett
J. V Reed
Casper Hoppenton
Joseph Hurley
John Chamberlain
Otto Ringenberger
Leroy Denny
W. P Kreautser
State Haymakers’ Association
Frank Kabi
Palmyra
East Tenth Street
Calberteen Avenue
Clarence P. Smith
Vincennes Street
Louis Bir
William Bigwood
John H. Weathers
W. L Starr
R. H. Willets
J. M. Williamson
Mayme Bir
Edward Wallace Krauzhaar
Louieville
Mise Harriet Bare Taggart
W. J. Taggart
East Spring Streets
W. H McLaughlin
Stuart Robinson Memorial Church
Loaleville
Mrs. Hayes
Preside Confederacy
America
J. Addison Bayes
Garden of Eden
Asia
Mesopotamia
Great Rivera
Euphrates Tighe
New York American
Greie
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Messers Bath
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