Gunness case extends with possible new victims identified
Laporte Indiana May 13 A coroner report on Mrs Bella Gunness cases yields evidence on three possible additional victims and details from postmortem examinations. Prosecution and defense faces setbacks yet progress toward court action. Names include John Noe Ole E Bud as possible victims with connections to Kay Lamphere and others.
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Laporta
Ind
Bella Gauness
Gunness
J. L. Gray
H. H. Long
J. H. William Meyer
F. T. Wilcor
Dr. Gray
Myre
Siywaki Olsen
Peter Gunnesa
Yeeg
George Brady
Tus
John Noe
Gerhalt
M. Gerhalt
Iola
Wis
Mre
Gunnese
Laporte
Gerhal
Gumecus
Gunness Farm Debris Links An Iola Watch To Victim
Evidence ties Ole Budsberg of Iola Wisconsin to the case with a bank letter from Farmers State Bank showing watch numbers purchased February 28 1907. The report notes Henry left the farm for Chicago and George Brady of Tuscola Illinois reportedly went to Laporte to marry Mrs Gunness.
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Henry
Chicago
George Brady
Tuscola
Lls
Laporte
Gunness
Ole Budsberg
Iola
Wis
Farmers 'State Bank
Mack
Gunness Farm
Unusual Social Incident at Navy Ball in San Francisco
Ladies of San Francisco host a reception and ball at the Auditorium honoring bluejackets and petty officers. Enlisted men dance with society women in a grand march, with officers in attendance and couples enjoying a late supper, described as the most enjoyable event for the sailors thus far.
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Ladies of
San Francisco
Uncle Sam
California
PUBLISHERS REST the Paper and Pulp Hearing
Washington May 12 The house special committee on wood pulp and print paper heard publishers claim costs rise under consolidation. John Norris of the American Newspaper Publishers Association testified that contentions favor independent mills. The Times refused to reveal its contract, officials noting many large papers resist supplying data for conclusions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
John Norris
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Norris
International Paper Company
New York Times
Times Company
Mann
Congress
Death-dealing Storm Rips Through Sarpy County
A tornado swept northern Sarpy county from Omaha into Bellevue Louisville Richfield and Springfield killing twelve and injuring about twenty. Bellevue college buildings suffered about 59000 in damage as the storm moved southward starting at 429 PM.
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Omaha
Neb
Sarpy County
Bellevue
Louisville
Richfield
Springfield
Secretary Taft sails from Cot onoon return to Washington
The secretary of state has departed Cot onoon for a return voyage to Washington. Allen, longtime figure in New York sports circles, is dead. Fire at Tonopah Nevada destroys twenty eight business houses and six residences, about $150000 loss. Immaculate Heart church and school in Cleveland are destroyed by fire. Villager of Helleghem Belgium gangs kill a man caught burglarizing a chapel. William Montgomery, Allegheny National Bank cashier, charged with embezzling $469000, surrendered by Abu Dhabi agents.
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Tonopah
Nev
All Allied Candidates Deny Plans to Withdraw
Washington May 13. Reports say Republican leaders sought to consolidate support for one presidential candidate ahead of Chicago. Hemenway, director of the Fairbanks movement, states no one is authorized to withdraw Fairbanks. Other candidates likely to issue similar denials as harmonizing efforts disrupt their plans.
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Washington
Senate
House
Chicago
Hemenway
Indiana
Fairbanks
Senate Passes Postoffice Appropriation Bill in Washington
In Washington on May 13 the senate approved the postoffice appropriation bill totaling 229 million with amendments for annual mall weighing and ocean mail service improvements to Asia and the Americas. Senator Rayner urged action on a court of inquiry against Colonel William F. Stewart, while pensions were advanced and the house backed the naval appropriation with pay provisions for marine corps and navy officers amid criticism of the conferees. The currency bill awaited floor action the next day.
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Washington
Senate
Postoffice
Gallinger
Philippines
China
Japan
Australia
South American
Rayner
William F. Stewart
Fort Grant
Ariz
Stewart
House
Marine Corps
Navy
Washington dinner for governors marks new precedent
Washington May 12 President Rocewell hosted a White House dinner for the governors attending the conference on natural resources conservation. It was the first social function where a president met the chief executives of the states and territories, underscoring a new standard of engagement.
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Washington
Rocewell
White House
United States
No New Evidence in Regicide Case Unveiled
Lisbon reports Premier Perreira, leader of the peers, says no new evidence has been found implicating others in the assassination plot of King Jurles and the crown prince on February 1. He notes only Butea and Costa were implicated and faced immediate punishment.
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Lisbon
Perreira
Jurles
Perons
Butea
Costa
Explosion on Vinalee highway kills eight in Cuba
A dynamite blast on the under construction Vinalee highway in Finar del Rio province Cuba killed eight men and wounded many others. Local authorities investigated the disaster and salvage work continued at the scene.
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Great Vinalee Highway
Finar del Rio
Cuba
Brewers Try New Primary Tactics in Marion County
Indianapolis May 14 The liquor trade and brewing interests push a personal liberty slate for the county primary to influence the legislature. Thousands of sample ballots were distributed through saloons to secure support for candidates perceived to aid temperance aims. The drive includes German societies and rival tickets, with over 150 candidates looping the contest. The same day the appellate court ruled county, not clerk, claims on transcripts fees.
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Marion
Indianapolis
Brewing Comde
Frederick C. Crossart
Otto P. Delage
Indianapolis Brewing Company
Brewers
Alliance of German Societies of
Civic League
Merchants’ Association
Commercial Club
Manufacturers’ Association
Negro's Horrid Crime in Montgomery Ali May 18
Jim Kennedy a Montgomery man locked seven children in his house Sunday night and set the house on fire. Five children perished before help arrived. Kennedy escaped.
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Montgomery
Ali
Jim Kennedy
Tre
Kennedy
Deadly Mine Explosion at Temple Coal Mine
A deadly explosion ripped through the Mount Lookout colliery of the Temple Coal and iron company at Wroiniie near here. Seven miners were killed and more than a dozen injured in the blast. Rescue and investigation efforts are ongoing.
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Wilkesharrd
Mount Lookout Collery
Temple Coal and Tren Company
Wroiniie
Here
Magoon Plans Panama Trip to Aid Panama Disputes
Governor Magoon says Secretary Patt invites him to the isthmus to mediate disputes on behalf of the Panamanian administration. He told Secretary Taft to allow two weeks from June 1 for consideration of these questions and to discuss settlement efforts.
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Magoon
Panama
Havana
Mercit
Patt
Paanaman
Taft
Prohibition Parade Slated At Indiana State Convention
Indianapolis May 13 A street parade with county banners will march through the city declaring party principles at the Indiana Prohibition Convention May 19 20. Delegates visitors from every county, special trains, a 200 voice convention chorus, and a Tomlinson Hall rally with Rev Charles M Fillmore and RE W Chafin highlight a campaign that aims for record attendance and a full state ticket.
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Indianapolis
Charles M. Fillmore
Tomlinson Hall
RE. W. Chafin
Chicago
Iinois
America
Indiana
Miners to Quit Work in Indiana Strike
Terre Haute May 13 sixteen thousand Indiana miners in District No 11 voted to suspend work after the scale committee failed to agree with operators. The convention adjourned. The stoppage follows a wage scale deadlock and will last until settled. National President T L Lewis opposed cessation of work in a speech to the convention.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Ecale
District No. 11
Indiana
Belitle
T. L. Lewis
Mysterious Farm Tragedy in Vincennes Indiana
On a 40 acre farm four miles south of Vincennes James Rousch owned property where Charles McCormick, fifty, lived in bachelor quarters. McCormick had been missing over three weeks. Rousch vanished the same day. McCormick's body was found two weeks later in a hog pasture with a gunshot wound and a revolver in his hand. Coroner ruled death by own action with no foul play evidence. Public speculation swirls around whether Rousch killed McCormick and self‑murdered or if both men were murdered for money.
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Vincennes
Ind
James Rousch
Charles McCormick
Rousch
McCormick
Arkansas
Bloodhound hunt fails to find culprit on Salem Ridge farms
Blood hounds from Indianapolis tracked tobacco bed destroyers across Salem Ridge near Rising Sun and on farms owned by Henry Kaiser and Lawrence Turner. A large crowd from Aurora and Rising Sun watched the second trail yield no arrests or clues as to who damaged the beds.
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Rising Sun
Ind
Indianapolis
Henry Kaiser
Lawrence Turner
Salem Ridge
Aurora
Wallace Wins Senate Vacancy Seen as Hughes Gamble War Triumph
The election of William C. Wallace to the Forty-Seventh New York district vacancy is hailed as a victory for Governor Hughes in his statewide battle against racetrack gambling. In Higginsport Ohio residents fear of arson prompts request for extra guards.
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William C. Wallace
New York
Hughes
Indiana Brewers Battle Bingham Over Charter Cancel Case
Attorney General Bingham files reply in federal court seeking to block charter cancellations of Indiana brewers for alleged saloon violations. He argues state immunity and lack of federal jurisdiction, noting 3,000 to 4,000 brewery saloons could close if charter limits are enforced. Also reports a Lowell town case fines former official McKay for improper coal sale and a Republican delegation meeting in Chicago to promote the Indiana Fairbanks bid.
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Terney General
Bingham
Indianapolis
Brewing Companies
Indiana
Anderson
Indianapolis Brewing Company
Terre Haute Brewing Company
Capital City
Home
American Brewing Companies of
Train wrecked by mule near Columbus Indiana
A Pennsylvania freight train derailed after a mule wandered onto the track near Waynesville seven miles below Columbus. Engineer William H. McGregor of Jeffersonville was killed instantly. fireman R. J. Ross and S. I. Pettierow of Louisville were badly bruised. The wreck occurred in the engine cab as the train was moving fast.
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Columbus
Ind
Pennsylvania
Waynesville
William H. McGregor
Jeffersonville
R. J. Ross
S. I. Pettierew
Louisville
Freght
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Allen
Sporting Fraternity of
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Central Breeding and Racing Association
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Sterling R. Helt
R. R. Grieve
Xenia
J. T. Montgomery
Charleston
Charles F. Smith
Montpelier
Amos Whitely
Muncie
C. I. Fleming
Dick Wilson
Noblesville
Holt
Horace W. Carey
Hamilton County
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Prohis
Higginsport, O
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Lake County
Philip E. McKay
McKay
C. C. Hadley
Hadley
Bookwater
Harry G. Tucker
Leoganaport
Charles Campbell
Shelbyville
John G. Bryson
Brasil
John C. Zulauf
Auditorium Annex
Bookwalter
Anna
Rome
Mme
Anna Gould
Helie de Sagan
Monte Carlo
Paris
Mme. Gould
Canada
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