Ten Bodies Now Found at La Porte Gunness Farm
La Porte Indiana reports a tenth body and bones unearthed in the Gunness yard adding to four found in the farmhouse ruins after the April 28 fire. Coroner Mack revised early claims about the remains while crowds flood the site, and rumors spread about missing men and Mrs. Gunness’s dealings with visitors and workers.
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la Porte
Ind
Bella Gunness Farm
Mack
Gunness Farm
Roy Lamphere
Darrow
Lamphere
Gunness Place
Smutzer
Providence
Ohio
Gunness
Guinness
Laporte
John Wheatbrook
Amuber
Lanre
Sohn Wheatbronk
Severa
Private burying ground theory near Gunness farm
John Larson nephew of Mrs Gunness claims records show the Le Porte land once owned by Dr B A Car may conceal private graves. He suggests bones found there belong to patients buried by the La Porte physician.
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Thicago
Mar
Gunness
le Porte
John Larson
B. A. Car
la Porte
Larson
Auto Race Prizes Changed for New York Paris Run
Paris May The committee in charge of the New York to Paris automobile race has altered the awards after changing the route by abandoning Alaska and the Bering Strait crossing. Instead of a cup, three prizes of 10000 dollars 69 dollars and 29 dollars will go to the first three machines arriving in Paris. The French car owner has ordered his driver in Tokio to withdraw the vehicle due to the itinerary change which now covers the Peking to Paris route.
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Paris
Alaska
Bering Strait
Tokio
Taft Train Stoning Sparks Taft Negro Institute Cutoff
A telegram from Guthrie reports that after a mob stoned a train carrying Democratic legislators who passed the Jim Crow law, the Oklahoma Legislature refused to approve an appropriation for a negro institute at Taft. The event highlights racial tensions connected to the legislation and state funding decisions.
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the Tribune
Guthrie
Okla
Taft
Prince Zu Eulenburg Arrested On Perjury Charge
Berlin May Prince Philip zu Eulenburg was arrested on perjury charges after two men testified. He was taken from Liebenberg castle by ambulance to Charity Hospital for detention while bail was set at 125000 but denied. A crowd mourned as the prince, in pain, was ferried to the hospital.
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Berlin
Prince Philip Zu Eulenburg
Liebenberg
Charity Hospital
Harden
Prince Zu Eulenburg
William
Germany
Troops to Korea to be sent May 14
The 23d and 2th Infantry regiments will depart for Corea on May 14 to deal with any emergency. Baron Sone, vice-resident general in Corea, told Jiji that conditions are disturbed and called for drastic measures to suppress agitation against Japan.
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Tokio
Corea
Baron Sone
Jiji
Japan
Robert B. Jones Injured in Bucay Rail Crash
Robert B. Jones American Vice-Consul General in Guayaquil was injured when two trains collided in Bucay. Many killed or injured. London publishers win 37500 damage verdict against The London Times over extortion claims tied to Queen Victoria letters amid a wartime press dispute.
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Guayaquil
May
Robert B. Jones
New Jersey
Bucay
London, May
John Murray
London Times
The
Times
Victoria
Book Publishers of London
French Aeronauts Chosen for Bennett Cup Balloon Race
Paris selects Count Henri de la Vaulx Jacques Faure and Alfred Le Blanc as France's representatives for the James Gordon Bennett Cup international balloon contest in Berlin on October 11.
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Paris
Henri de la Vaulx
Jacques Faure
Alfred le Blanc
Aeronauts
Berlin
Widow of Buissa Draws $4 From Bank Help Plot Suspicion
El Mundo reports in Lisbon that the widow of Buissa who killed King Caries drew four dollars from an American bank on her husband’s account. The paper calls for an investigation into the alleged regicide plot.
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Lisbon
May
el Mundo
Buissa
King Caries
Durand Captured in Peru Insurrection
Lima reports Dr. Juan Durand and ten followers were captured after leading a recent Peruvian insurrection. The government ordered banks to retain deposits from persons suspected of complicity, a measure met with sharp criticism.
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Lima
May
Juan Durand
Peru
Fighting in Portuguese Guinea repels native attack
Official dispatches from Portuguese Guinea report an expeditionary column repulsed after nine hours of fighting with a native Papels tribe. The natives fought with rapid-fire guns and suffered heavy losses. two column soldiers were killed and many wounded.
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Lishen
May
Portuguese Guinea
Rochette Released on Bail in Swindle Case
Aris May Henri Rochette, arrested March 3 on charges of swindling on a huge scale, was released today on $40 bail. He claimed the prosecution failed to prove the charges and voiced confidence in his ability to pursue his plans. He founded the Franco-Spanish Bank and the Crédit Minier and promoted about a dozen mining ventures, whose stock attracted French investors. The complaint alleged fraudulent methods and theft totaling over $12,000.
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Aris, May
Henri Rochette
Rochette
Crédit Minier
Chester Pupils Stage Sympathetic Strike Over Teachers
In Chester Pennsylvania pupils of Morton avenue school walked out to protest two teachers riding on cars run by strike breakers. Mothers appealed to the school board, demanding removal, and the board promised apologies from the teachers to the children and a public apology in local papers.
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Chester, Penn
May
Chester Traction Company
Morton Avenue
Andersen
Italian bag recovered as Cassell and Mecke arrested
Detectives Murphy and Pollack recovered Mrs J Hopkins Smith Jr s gold diamond studded bag lost in a carriage Cassell a driver of 1313 Third avenue arrested for theft and August Mecke of 108 Lexington avenue arrested for receiving stolen goods Cassell allegedly sold the bag to Mecke Other items describe a Persian carpet auction by the Anderson Auction Company at 264 Fifth avenue with rugs selling for 140 107 30 100 170 and more. sale continued the next day at 2 30 p m
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J. Hopkins Smith, Jr
Paul Morton
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Murphy and Pollack
Central Office
William Cassell
Third Avenue
August Mecke
Lexington Avenue
Cassell
Meeke
Anderson Auction Company
Fifth Avenue
Kermanshah Palace
Tabriz Palace
Pommery Champagne Dominates Fleet Banquets Coast to Coast
At a Los Angeles banquet and grand ball at the Hotel Alexandria Pommery was the exclusive champagne. It was also served at the State banquet at the Fairmont in San Francisco and the Citizens ball at the St Francis. The Shriners chose Pommery for their Golden Gate Commandery Hall banquet, underscoring its standard status.
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Alexandria
Los Angeles
Fairmont Hotel
San Francisco
St. Francis Hotel
United States Fleet
Shriners
Golden Gate Commandery Hall
San Francisco Chronicle
Views on currency shape party stance in capital
From Washington May 8 the Tribune reports Representative Knowland has received over fifty replies on the finance bill and will review them with the committee. Banking member Hayes and others outline notes for a reform plan including reserve requirements, note redemption, and bank liability. Chairman Fowler prepares a bankers survey as insurgent influence grows toward a floor fight.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
Knowland
Conference Currency Committee
Hayes
Banking and Currency Committee
Vreeland
Clearing House
Moore
Pennsylvania
Maany
Bennet
New York
Fowler
Tmqui
Forestry Again Discussed In Senate Session May Day Note
Senate debate on the agricultural appropriation bill focused on forest reserves and management. Teller opposed a 500000 lump sum for forest development while Nelson, Dolliver supported the service. McCumber cited a deadlock over the pension bill and a push to keep the current multi agent system. Burkett proposed May 10 as Mothers Day with white flowers for Senate staff.
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Washington
May
Senate
Teller
Nelson
Minnesota
Dolliver
Iowa
McCumber
Committee On Pensions
Burkett
Nebraska
Army Bill Moves Forward as House Approves Conference Report
The House approved the conference report on the army bill despite strong opposition from Rep Tawney and others. The measure carries 7,000 for officer and enlisted pay and 1,000,000 for military manoeuvres, with concerns over retired list increases. The vote signals likely similar action on the navy bill to balance service pay. A provisional Porto Rican regiment was made permanent, prompting debate on Puerto Rican citizenship and praise for resident commissioner Larrinaga. Sundry Civil Appropriation and navigation aid bills were also enacted.
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Tribune Bureau
Washington
May
Representative Tawney
Hay
Military Affairs Committee
House Today
Hall
Tawney
House
Senate
United States Army
Porto Rico
Larrinaga
Cooper
Wisconsin
Williams
Executions Reported in Antigua Guatemala
News from Mexico City states that Colonel Solozano, commandant of Guatemala’s Military Academy, and Vincente Cerona, a capitalist, were executed in Antigua by order of President Estrada Cabrera. The President’s proclamation praised clemency and loyalty to preserve the republic.
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Mexico City
Antigua
Solozano
Vincente Cerona
Guatemala
Estrada Cabrera
Cabrera
Tunnel Fight in Jersey City Ends in Long Lease Pact
William G. McAdoo of the Hudson and Manhattan Tunnel Company met with Jersey City officials led by Mayor Wittpenn to resolve a dispute over street vacating and lease terms. The city agreed to extend the lease to ninety-nine years with a twenty-five year review, and the company secured a favorable lease price and a f cent fare between Henderson street and Manhattan. A tentative agreement will be submitted to the tunnel company board for approval.
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William G. McAdoo
Hudson and Manhattan Tunnel Company
Wittpenn
Jersey City
Henderson Street
Manhattan
Tunnel Company
New Haven Trolley Holdings Questioned by Court Ruling
The Massachusetts Supreme Court affirmed most of Attorney General Malone's charge that the New Haven Road under its six trolley holdings bypassed the law. The Springfield line was excepted, raising potential moves toward disposition, appeals, altered holding structures, or legislative action.
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Boston
Dana Malone
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Massachusetts
Supreme Court
Springfield Street Railway
Malone
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railway
Worcester & Webster Street Railway
Webster & Dudley Street Railway
Berkshire Street Railway
Worcester & Southbridge Street Railway
Blackstone Valley Street Railway
New Haven
New Haven Corporation
New Haven Railroad Company
Massachusetts Trolley
United States
Springfield
Railroads Seek Delay on Commodities Clause Enforcement
The Interstate Commerce Commission reports no knowledge of violations of the Hepburn rate law commodity clause or immunity deals. It urges Congress to extend the clause to test its validity in court, noting the Western Maryland Railway receiver's noncompliance and a pending investigation by William A. Glasgow Jr. The commission and Knapp press for a joint resolution suspending penalties until the Supreme Court reviews the provision.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Commission
Senate
Western Maryland Railroad
William A. Glasgow, Jr
Philadelphia
Glasgow
Knapp
United States Supreme Court
Million and Half Fire Destroys Central Atlanta Blocks
A massive fire in downtown Atlanta on May 8 began at 3:30 AM in the Schlessinger Meyer Baking Company and spread across Madison and Nelson streets. Two blocks were destroyed, including hotels and multiple factories, with extensive property loss estimated at $1,500. There were no fatalities though firefighters faced water pressure shortages and several narrow escapes.
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Atlanta
Schlessinger-Meyer Baking Company
Madison
Nelson Streets
Terminal Hotel
Madison Street
Nelson Street
Liquid Carbonic Company
Inman
Mitchell Street
Marion Hotel
Childs
Southern Suspender Company
Southern Handkerchief Manufacturing Company
Georgia Vehicle Company
Piedmont Hat Company
McClure
Ten Cent
Public Health Department Advocated At Conference
Richmond May. Federal health department urged Congress to create a national public health agency and a prison board of control. Dr Walter Lindley proposed constitutional amendment if needed. Harriet Fulmer linked bad housing to poverty. Hoffman attacked old age pensions. Hibbard defended urging care for worn workers. Claghorn on statistics in social work. Lee on winter idle labor. Criminals punishment and rehabilitation discussed at closing session.
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Richmond
United States
National Conference of Charities and Corrections
Walter Lindley
California
Congress
Harriet Fulmer
Visiting Nurses’ Association of Chicago
Public Health
Frederick L. Hoffman
Prudential Life Insurance Company
George A. Hibbard
Boston
Kate Holladay Claghorn
St. Paul’s Church
Thaw Habeas Corpus Traverse Challenges Matteawan Commitment
In Dutchess County, counsel for Harry K Thaw filed a traverse to the return on his habeas corpus writ. The core issue is the constitutionality of Thaw's Matteawan State Hospital commitment. The traverse claims the return by Dr Amos T Baker is invalid and that the commitment lacks arraignment, witnesses, opportunity to deny insanity, or proof of danger. If Morschauser orders discharge, sanity will be left for later inquiry. if not, the legality will be argued and appeal possible.
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Poughkeepsie, N
May
Harry K. Thaw
Dutchess County
Thaw
Matteawan State Hospital
Amos T Baker
Justice Dowling
Morschauser
Matteawan
Jerome
Confesses to Murder at Easthampton
William Williams of Montauk admitted guilt to a murder he had been tried and acquitted for, implicating another man as police search. He is jailed for protection as authorities face potential mob action and consider next steps since retrial is not possible. The Three Mile Harbor and Sag Harbor cases from three years earlier are recalled in the unsettled case.
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Tribune
Williams
Wiliam Peckham
Three Mile Harbor
David Gilbride
Sag Harbor
Captain Hussey
Peckham
Long Island
Easthampton
Postaum
Postum
Wellville
Theresa
Ann Arbor Students Released After Theatre Incident
Ann Arbor Mich residents report students released after a disturbance at the Star Theatre following a March 2 outbreak. Police described a mob action that damaged property and injured none while authorities investigated the melee involving university students.
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Negro Institute
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Prince
Zu Eulenburg
Ecuador
DR. Durand
Guinea
Chester
Federal Health Department
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French Republic
Proi
Net
Tan
Russia
Alexander
Sixth Avenue
Nineteenth Street
Fifth Avenue Hotel
American Specialty CO
Fifth Ave
Ann Arbor
Mich
University of Michigan
Star Theatre
Parker
Drugsista
Lewis & Goncer
West 42d Street
41St St
Harvester
McCormick
Missouri
Jefferson City
Cryvus # McCormick
International Harvester Companies of America
Mctormid
J. P Morgan
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Harvester Companies
R .Pany
International Harvester Company of America
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