Rings on Gunness Corpse Deepen Mystery in Tragic Case
Laporte Indiana May 12 reports reveal three rings on the supposedly burned body of Belle Gunness. Dr J T Gray notes a right hand remains and details rings with inscriptions P S to J S Aug 22 34 and P G to J S S 335 95. Authorities continue sluicing ashes as murder puzzle deepens.
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Associated Press
Laporte
Ind
Gunness
Irs
Belle Gunness
Sherrif Smurzer
Bele Guiness
P.S
J. S
P. G
J. S.S
Iamond
J. C
Dr. Gray
Gunness Case Looms In Murder Suspicions Across Town
The article recounts Ray Lamphere’s denial of involvement in Mrs. Gunness murders and notes Lamphere’s past concerns over her conduct. It covers WillowWay interviews, a pallbearer account at Gunness’s husband’s funeral, her dramatic city visit during the ceremony, and rumors of additional victims including Inta Gurholt and a suicide by Jacob Pouch.
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Ray Lamphere
Unites Kane
Pinhp Gunness
Gunnese
Ann Way
Gunnees
Mde
Gunness
Corean Rebels Encouraged By Illusory Report
A May 7 rumor from an anti-Japanese Seoul paper claiming American origin stirred unrest among Coreans but remained unconfirmed in the capital. Coreans fiercely defend the emperor and imperial family, resenting any insult to the sovereign. Prince Ito’s cautious stance and foreign observers' praise of his loyalty to Japanese authority are noted. Chembipo marks the anniversary of the foreign trade opening.
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Associated Press
Seoul
Bfay
Corea
Prince Ite
Tto
Graft charges against six in state capitol case
The second in a series of fraud cases over the furnishing of the new state capitol went to trial in Dauphin county court. Six men faced conspiracy to defraud the state of about 50,096.10 in a furniture bid. among them congressman H Burk Castel of Marietta and former officials Willian P L Snyder and James M A Shumaker. Fourteen have been indicted overall. the capitol project has cost millions.
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Associated Tress
Irrisburg
Can Tracy
Dauphin County
H. Burk Castel
Marietta Pa
Pe Cvunia Construction Com
Joseph M. Truston
Philadelphia
Capitol
Willian PL. Snyder
Springtry
William ©. Mathues
Media
James M
A. Shumaker
Johnstown
Wal
Frank MM. Irvine
Auditor Generes
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Mathues
Shumaker
Todas
Cde
Ft <Landa
Arrest of Donovan After Night Chase in Wisconsin
Don ov an is alleged to have assaulted a young girl two years ago in Wisconsin and stolen a horse. A thrilling pursuit led to his capture and jailing. He allegedly escaped from jail on a past New Year’s Eve while the sheriff attended a party, and has since remained at large. Letters from a Wisconsin sweetheart traced him to Atlantic.
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Ovan
Jefferson
Wis
Donovan
Atlantic
Wisconsin
Physician Visits Thaw in Dutchess Jail
In Poughkeepsie May 12, Dr Jean B Wilesn medical examiner of the city visited Harry K Thaw in the Dutchess county jail. If the examination shows he is sane, he will join four other experts to testify in the habeas corpus proceedings before Justice Morschauzer starting Thursday. The attorney Mack believes the proceedings may be disposed of in three days and the trial by Saturday night.
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Associated Press
Poughkeepsie
Thaw
Dutchess County
Jean B. Wilesn
Wilton
Counsi
Justice Morsch
Hangs Himself in Barn on Farther’s Farm
Lincoln reports Eugene Smith, 24, hanged himself in his father’s barn after leaving a note for his mother. The note indicates possible suicide. The grand jury began investigating the crime last week.
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Eugene Smith
Eugene
Poe
Grand Jury
Leganeto
Michigan Republicans Name Delegates to National Convention
Grand Rapids May 12. The Republican state convention named four delegates at large to the national convention: E D Stuis Detroit, John W Blowlgett Grand Rapids, W Gilchrids Alpena, James McNaughton Calumet. L Hamilton temporary chairman. Fifth district Chooses William Heath Ionian as delegate. Ninth district elected Jerry Sullivan Cedar and Ssoads Pentwater as delegates.
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Associated Prong
Grand Rtupids
Mich
Publicaan
Eerie
Rate
Sta Cent
Larisfi
E. D. Stuis
Detroi John W. Blowlgett
Grand Rapida
W. Gilchrids
Alpena
James McNaughton
Calumet
Coopreremin
L. Hamiilton
Ilon
Conche Shari
William
Heath
Ionian
Taft
Jerry Sullivan
Cedar
Ssoads
Shoots Wife and Himself Tragedy Reported
A chaotic clipping reports a fatal domestic incident in which a man shoots his wife and then kills himself. Details are scarce due to broken OCR, but authorities confirm a tragic double shooting occurred at a residence in Chilcoine. Local responders found both victims at the scene. investigation ongoing.
Trottiell Named Acting Milwaukee Police Chief
Special to The Northwestern from Milwaukee May 12 Sergeant Antoine Trothiell of the police department is named by the police and fire commission to act as chief to succeed August Drews, who retires Friday. Opposition is expected as several longer-serving officers contend for the top job, but Trothiell is in line for promotion if he desires the position.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Amunitowoe Srtys
Antoine Trothiell
Polic Department
Police and Fire
August Drews
Trathtett
Trothlell
Hne
Methodists Consider Bishop Tenure Reforms At Conference
A gathered body of Methodist leaders debated bishop term lengths and duties at the United States conference. A seven member commission was proposed to study tenure during the next quadrennium with a five year term for bishops and no reappointment after term completion. Amendments emphasized safeguarding church unity amid evolving leadership.
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Ealtin
United States
Ee Mathogynt Episcopal Church
Rev. G. Logan
Colocet
Nper
Mississy Conference
Bite
Afi
African Zion
Harman
Pte
Bishan
EB. A. Sechelt
EB. A. Sechelt and ¥Icon Carpenter
Northwest Indian Conference
Rmernonal Up
Audacious Train Robbery on Great Northern Express
On the Seattle to Spokane Great Northern express, two men overpowered B Perrine, looted the strong box for an estimated 1000 to 10000 dollars, and escaped with Perrine’s revolver after tying him. The robbers then fled near Tat Wash as a brakeman reported the incident to the conductor. A separate Marinette burglary saw a thief steal 50 dollars and a pendant, entering through windows and frightening Miss Amy Dawson.
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Seattle
Wash
B. Perrine
Great Northern Express
Vanscouver
B. C
King Street
Bariet
Uwe Tormen
Marinette
Carls Franzen
T. B. Penson
Amy Dawson
Haywood Withdraws Support From Debs Nomination
Chicago May 12 An announces Witla Th Way Wood former secretary of the Western Federation of Miners and leading candidate for the Socialist presidential nomination will withdraw at the next contention in favor of Eugene V Debs. The move is seen as giving Debs a commanding lead for the nomination.
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Bs Associated Pries
Chicags
Witla Th Way Wood
Western Federation of Miners
Lading
Saeagiet
Natch
Eugenes V. Debs
Debs
Men Save Residence From Fire on Waugeo Street
Two men walking on Waugeo Street at about 1 am spotted flames inside Michael Kertog’s residence at 256 Wangeoo Street. They awakened the sleeping family and smothered the fire with a rug, likely preventing major damage. Herman Herzog, a son, had just returned home. Interior damage estimated at $75, but the fire was under control thanks to quick action.
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Waugeo Street
Michel Kertog
Wangeoo Street
Herman Slerzog
Michael
Death of John Keenan Jr at family home
John Keenan Jr aged about twenty died at the family home 393 Pearl Street from stomach trouble. His parents Mabel and John Keenan and brother Frank mourn his loss. He belonged to the Knights of Columbus and Knights of Wisconsin. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at St Peters Church with Rev H M Clifford officiating and interment at Riverside cemetery.
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Pearl Street
Deve
Mabel Keenttia
Keenan
Irmaha
Knights of Columbus
Knights of Wisconsin
Bi Peters
Tigh Street
H. M. Clifford
Inter- Trent
Riverside
Mies Elsie
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Serviera
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Gholter
Manto King
Anna Herderick
Ada Faeckel
Margaret Ackermann
Helen Leon Webling
Hamnish
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W. Scott
Minnesoters College Faces $75,000 Pledge Condition
Astate college in the Midwestern region received a $75,000 pledge conditioned on raising the endowment and fund to $470,003 within two years. The gift, reported by Associated Press, aims to support recent additions and secure the college’s financial base for the future.
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Mminnes i
Mitey
Beleater College
Caty Midy
Bonn on Helie's Trail
Fragmented report outlines a May 12 Associated Press item about Anna Gavid and children involved with Prince Helle de Sagaan. It notes a departure and arrival sequences with unclear locations and events in a royal or divorce context. Names and places are jumbled in the OCR, but the core involves a high profile European court line and a pending divorce action.
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Associated Press
Birr
Anna Gavid
Prince Helle de Sagaan
de Sagan
Prince de
Temperance Lecture At Oshkosh Church Draws Crowd
Mrs. Moow Law of Milwaukee delivered a strong temperance lecture at the Aloma Street Methodist Church in Oshkosh under the Oshkosh branch of the Miller and Law organization. Her talk, though hindered by bad weather, was forcibly delivered, with attendance smaller than expected due to adverse conditions. The event was hosted by the local branch and linked to the Zouaves organization situated near Nineteenth Street.
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Monda
Moow Law
Aiwaukee
Bris
Law
Milsanukee W. OC. T.ou
Oshkosh
Mra
Imwell
Paid for Protection in Detroit Arrest Warrants Sued
Detroit May 12 warrants issued for Police Commissioner Frei WwW. Smith Police Captain Frank A. Newberry and Frank B. Hibler follow a grand jury investigation. Annie Smith a resort keeper alleges she paid for police protection and accuses them of conspiracy.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Mie
Frei
Smith
Frank A. Newberry
Frank B. Hibler
Formariy
Department of Public Works
Annie Smith
Badgers Bolt In Wisconsin Political Clash
Wisconsin news reports say four Republican lawmakers Cooper Nelson Kues Jernigan Morse resist the Vreeland bill, with three likely to stand firm. Governor Davidson seeks floor access and plans talks in Washington on swamp land grant readjustment for the Menominee reservation.
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Northwestern
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Anan
Cooper
Nel~son
Kuestermann
Morse
Vreeland
Davidson
Capitol
Stephenson
Nelson
Senate
Vhce
Firibanks
Arnele Joe" Cannon
Payne and
Hutton
Washington
A. J. Hutton
Industrial School For Boys
Wau- Kesha
Hiz
Richmond
Senator Chipp
Minnesota
Lt. C. Stevens
Associated Press
Washington, D.C
House
Spanker Cannon
Sla
Prince
Elfer
Fowler
Wind Driven Damage Strikes Local Plants and Homes
A narrow tornado or waterspout swept along the Fox river from between West Alsoma and Wissontonin avenues to near the second bridge causing roof damage at Challaner company street and slight harm at the Diamond Match plant. Minor debris and shaken structures followed as trees and shutters endured brief gusts with limited scope.
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Fox River
West Alsoma
Wiss Tontin Avenue
Challoner Company
George Everhart
Chalaner
Diamond Match Company
Challaver
Costly Fire at Tonopah Destroys Pal Aleek
A costly blaze in Tonopah left Pal Aleek in ruins with extensive damage and losses estimated by officials. Fire crews battled the flames as investigators began assessing the scene and possible causes.
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Ines
Comph Teleave
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