Lamphere Confession Details Gunness Murders
The confession, given as Lamphere neared death, outlines chloroform killings at the Gunness farm and the deaths of Andrew Helgelein and others. He recounts how Mrs. Gunness urged purchases of chloroform and planned murders, with thefts of money and a devastating fire.
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Gunness
Lamphere Sail
Lamphere
Andrew Helgelein
Ole Budsberg
Tounes
Petersen Lien
Lampher
Pera
Jennie Gilson
Gunn Lamphere
A. Gooners
Jennie
Guiness
Ueleciin
Andrew Heleclein
South Dakota
Helgelein
Jamphere
Michigan City
Alt
Dido
Ray Lamphere
Jensie Olson
Arean
Helgerein
Gunnesa
Gunnees
Lamphere Victim Confession Story Fragment Emerges
A fragmentary confession tied to Lamphere resurfaces. The man who revealed Lamphere’s violence reportedly wrote the confession but kept only a single copy with Lamphere. The custodian says the copy was not found in Lamphere’s estate.
Connor Leads Anti La Follette Effort In Wisconsin
Special to The Northwestern ranker reports William D. Conner as the new anti La Follette organizer with trusted lieutenants chosen to build a statewide anti La Follette network. Milwaukee reports Conner denies agreeing to manage a campaign against La Follette.
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Wis
Wiliam D. Conner
Robert M. la Follette
Marshiletel
Conner
Wisconsin
Cook
Neenah
Antre Lalouette
Connor
Milwaukee
Madison
Chicago
United States
Robert M. la Fellette
Controp Fuis
la Follette
A. Edmonts
Resigning Chicago Public Works Deputy Faces Graft Probe
Paul Redieske deputy commissioner of public works resigns amid Merriam commission shale rock graft investigation. He denounces the report as unfair and says the inquiry seeks to pin improper payments on him. He cites pressure on himself and family and quits to rest and spare Mayor Busse embarrassment.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Paul Redike
Public Works
Merriam Commission
Redieske
Merriam
Sion
Ren Wen
Busse
Buy
Schiff resigns from Kuhn, Loeb executives and boards
Associated Press reports Tacob H Schiff of Kuhn, Loeb & Co resigns from artite committees and directorates of Western Pacific and Southern Pacific groups. He leaves executive committees and boards at his firms amid a shift in business actions and fee policies, with Mortimer TE noting the move.
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Associated Press
New York
Tacob H. Schiff
Kuhn, Loeb
Wutom Pari Southern Paesic
Kahn
Kim, Loeb & Co
Sustuern Padife
Schjfff
Mortimer TE. Stniff
Oatsoriment
Hightensis Business Act
Citta EL
River Valley Oil plans sale of Hamilton pool land
The River Valley Oil Company, headquartered in Appleton Wisconsin, authorized to sell part of its holdings known as the Hamilton pool consisting of acres for 3325 dollars in cash and 172000 in oil. Stockholders will receive a royalty of fifty percent of the oil produced.
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Milwaukee
Jan
Wistonsin
Wis
River Valley Oil Compa Okla
Appleton
Hamilton Pool
Tusa
Control Changes at Rock Island and Royal Palace Fire News
Important corporate shifts unfold at Rock Island with Jay Walker succeeding Richard Jackson as president and Judge William Moore controlling negotiations. Meanwhile a palace fire in Crete damages the royal residence during a Christmas gathering, with no serious injuries reported and the royal family escaping.
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Assocated Press
New York
Buck Island Company
Jay Ar Robert Walker
Tant
Chicago, R Island & Pacific Railway
Rock Island Tn
Richard A. Jackson
Daniel
Reis
Rock Island
William H. Moore
Rock Island Company
Moore
Varios
Jackson
Presiirney
Reid
Walker
Mr. Reid
Chicago, Hock Island & Pacific Railway Com Pany
Bell
Athens
Ba ‘Pei
George
Iluminativns
Ta Lou
Georgy of
Creare
Attle Plain
Pentehkon
Mamtthon
Pa Tor He Gk
Blizzard Grips Wisconsin and Nebraska Railways Stalled
A severe blizzard paralyzes rail travel across Wisconsin and surrounding states. In Milwaukee snow halts streetcars and trains, with routes on the Chicago and Northwestern and Milwaukee Road disrupted. In Portage and Sheboygan branches, passenger service is suspended. drifting snow blocks cuts and delays persist. Farther west, heavy snow in Nebraska and Dakota regions threatens livestock, with thousands of cattle and sheep perishing.
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Aseoedatel Diese
Milwaukee
Wis
Den
Steam and Electric
Portage Traty-Stalles
Sheboygan
Chicago and Northwestern
Mathison-Portage
Chicago, Mibwaukea
St Uul
Janesville
Stocic
Norfolk
Neb
Nebraska
South Dakota
Wyoming
Atlantic War Steamer Keiserin Auguste Victoria Beset by Storm
Wireless reports from New York indicate severe storms lash the Atlantic. the Kaiser Wilhelm II steamship Keiserin Auguste Victoria endured massive waves that ripped lifeboats and left many injured. The Costa liner Constantia also battles heavy seas while the St Louis from American line runs late by two days.
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Assauled Press
New York
Auguste Victoria
Iayte Whymenth
Cie Slerm
Cumast
Costtanta
Bat
Utes
Iase
St. Louis
Amerigan Ins
Forester Faces Police Pursuit Over Accusations In Yale Incident
Fragmented report from New Haven mentions Professor Graves linked to a forestry service matter. Police pursue a case involving a forester alleged to have violated protocols at Yale. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
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New Haven
Venry
Ed Nation
Yale
New Forester
Appembjew
Forestry Service
Graves
Conserva Amuis
Teneraor
Su Bare
Ry Serra
Onio Palles
Secretary of War Dickine Arrives From Cuba
Secretary Dickine arrives with party from Cuba and proceeds to Washington. Secretary Tarkinson declines to comment on conditions in Forty Rica and Cuba.
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Dickinaon
Arlesten
S. C
J. M
Muir Receives Light Sentence For Bank Theft
Robert D. Muir former treasurer of Peoples Bank and Trust Company sentenced to five years in state prison after pleading guilty to converting 148000 dollars of bank securities. Woman seeks female superiority on rights. Elks Bridge Club to meet this evening in regular session.
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Nes Haven
Cann
Robert D. Muir
Peoples’ Bank and Trust Companys
Elks’ Bridge Club
Balloon sighting over city sparks airship speculation
A report describes a mysterious air craft sighting early this morning over the city. Residents observed a large dirigible passing westward, with witnesses noting a white shape and a probable airship seen among the skies.
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Tent
Lange
Avery Mule
Explosion at Chicago Telephone central blamed on triad plot
Jurors hear testimony from Bruno Verra and Altman about a bomb set to wreck the Chicago Telephone exchange. Witnesses describe the plan, timing, and suspects including alleged payments and ties to labor agents.
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Associated Press
Triad Lero
Central Exchange
Chicago
Bruno
Altman
Carpenters
Mauimie Toynel
House Passes Bill Amid Looming Philippine Aid Debate
A draft House bill proposed appropriation for the Philippines and related military support faced swift opposition in committee as senators signaled narrowing legislative paths. The effort, tied to postwar veterans and military administrators, struggled to gain traction and appeared likely to fail.
End Is Not in Sight in Rail Mediation Talks
Representatives of the Switelavene Union in North America and Chicago rail operators met today to thresh out the dispute. Mediation efforts paused with no immediate prospect of an adjustment, as negotiators Koapp and Br Nell face an uncertain path forward.
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Associated Dress
Washington, D.C
Switelavene Union
Noth
Wall Street Suspends Chapin and Co on Exchange Misconduct
New York officials suspend Simeon B. Chapin of B Chapin Co and Fred J Contoneouf for alleged manipulation of Rock Island stock on September 27. Both men face sixty day bans. other board members also suspended as regulators pursue penalties for exchange misconduct.
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Chicago
Simeon B. Chapin
B. Chapin &P
Fred J
New York Stork Exchange
Rock Island Common
Cnrapapy
Uheige
York
New York
of & B. Chapin & Co
New York Stock Exchange
Pegardel
Sailed steamer sighted near shore with men lashed aboard
Report describes a steamer seen from shore with crew lashed to rigging amid rough seas. The Asporution Pres. Marshheld and Cor Je HTree Ret discuss claims of damage and a possible missing figure, while witnesses discuss the mast and rigging statuses in unclear detail.
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Pharahd Mme
Tan Andy Poccenaers
Oshkosh Men at Capital Visit Washington D C
Wisconsin men Boardman and Hart, along with Captain Ose kes, visit Washington for several days. General Boardman attends a war department conference on National Guard operations while Hart tours the Capitol and receives courtesies from Wisconsin colleagues and newspaper fraternity members.
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Washington
D.C
Boardman
Osekesh
General Boardman
War Department
Offic Midis
Opsin National Guard
Harty
Capitol
Wisconsin
Fraterenity
Levens
Case draws to end in Wisconsin court scene
The Northweeteruny Miwaukes Wisdan courtroom scene unfolds with a large audience as Attorney Gay DL Gott speaks before noon. The defense of Wad Boligdaer, accused of the murder of his wife Louise, includes a recess and testimony by multiple lawyers, with A Mediew representing the state and Judge Lud nig pending Saturday morning fees.
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Thal
Audien
Gay
Boligdaer
Louise
Pranels
Bern
A. Mediew
Ludnig
City and Railways Confer Over Interurban Schedule Changes
Mayor Voss said officials expected a conference with Clement C Smith, president of the consolidated roads, to discuss announced rail changes for interurban routes between Gibbeshid cities Pond du Lac Neenah and the village of Unira. The meeting aims to settle fifteen minute service rulings and withdrawal of four cent tickets amid anticipated city responses.
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Wisconsin
Iway
Atul
Gibbesh
Pond du Law
Neenah
Unira
Trac
Voss
Etty
Tre
Clement Cosmith
Consolidated Toads
Milwaukee
Smith
Tie
Mason Campbell Funeral Held at 213 New York Ave
Funeral services for Mason Campbell were held at his residence on New York Avenue with Rev. Edn H. Smith officiating. Large attendance and many floral tributes marked the ceremony. veterans from Philip H.W. Sheridan club and others attended in organized groups before the service and burial.
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Mason Campbell
New York Avenue
Waresday
Cele
Edn H. Smith
Innel
Lori
Philip HW. Sheridan
Aioa
Mr. Smith
Smith
Campbell
Spink
Willan Spink
Jacksvil Street
John Wy. Greenwood
Weiler Welsbrad
Chester [Shurch
Ray Angell
Louis Coffin
Wile Thogelam Demke
Albert Briges
FB. Ll
Chicago
Fred Prendall
Merc. F. King
Fond du Lac
Yost
Mary's Church
J Roman Schotter
Riverside Cemeter
Pallseemers
Walter Cull
John B. Meyer
Peter Anton Seruar
Aml
Anton Meyer
Married at Appleton
The city and Miss Dusdha Verheten both of this city wed in Appleton on Wednesday evening. The couple traveled to Appleton for the ceremony held at the Constitent church with the pastor officiating. Mrs. Beper has gone to Ohio and the newlyweds plan to reside at Gos Abramna Street for the time being.
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My. Seperaf
Dusdha Verheten
Appleten
Tex
Appleton
Beper
Ohi
Local Falls Cause Fatalities at Normal Hills Farm
Reports indicate multiple deaths from injuries after falls near a normal farm. Mies Cota and John Brennan died following incidents involving an ice box and a fall from a roof. Authorities note Musa LAA Wisconsin and Jancassie Drassman also succumbed to injuries in separate incidents.
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Miomte
Musa Laa Wisconsin
John Brennan
Falk
Pwrek Nan
Storage men summoned as grand jury probes food prices
A report notes prosecutors issued summons for managers of city cold storage firms as part of a grand jury probe into food price handling. The article mentions ongoing snow and a cold, partly cloudy forecast for Wisconsin with low temperatures around 26.
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Tel Anm
Jarpear
Taft Bill Weakened by Calls for Stronger Action
Washington January 13 The proposed federal incorporation act faces broad calls for amendments to ensure enforcement and state rights are protected. Supporters demand a forfeiture clause and compulsory incorporation to curb corporate power while regulators will oversee holding companies under a national charter.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Congress
Wickersham
Taft
Strangled in Burglary at Millbrook Jewel Heist
A nursemaid named Sacak Bremer employed by Mrs Barnes Compton was murdered by intruders in Millbrook this morning. The assailants robbed the Compton estate, taking jewelry valued at 70,000. Police secured the scene and launched an investigation into the high value burglary.
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Millbrook
Sacak Bremer
Vun Airs
Barnes Compton
Intrelas
Compton
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