Gunness Teeth Identified Amid Labors On Lamphere Case
Laporte Indiana May 20 Louis Kultz expert miner found upper and lower bridges in the Gunness house rubble identified as false teeth of Mrs Belle Gunness by Dr I P Norton who built them Coroner Mack may rule the burned body is Mrs Gunness Lamphere murder case grand jury work continues Sheriff Smutzer investigates a Delafield Wisconsin farmer as a victim letters show funds diverted to a wealthy widow and a missing brother's search unfolds
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Laporte
Ind
Louis Kultz
Gunness House
Belle Gunness
I. P. Norton
Wis
Gunness
David Hickman
Waukesha
Riedinger
Indiana
John Heintzelman
Jennie Graham
Henry Gurholdt
Scandinavia
Keriff Smutzer
Gurholdt
Glass Initiation in Perth Amboy Odd Fellows Degree
A class initiation of twelve candidates will take place at the meeting of Perth Amboy lodge Ancient Order of United Workmen No. 2. June 2 Camden No. 8 will confer the degree with several grand lodge officials present. A reception and collation follow. A committee led by John Yerke and John Illips will handle arrangements. After the meeting members attended the Bijou.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Amboy
Governor Fort Denies Running for VP Nomination
Fort stated he is absolutely out of the race for vice-president and will support ex-Governor Murphy for the Republican nomination. He noted the GOP state convention endorsed Murphy and said he would not be loyal to New Jersey Republicans if he acted otherwise. A further statement from Fort on his views was anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Fort Aid
Frankin Murphy
Urphy
Repulican
Ort
Murphy
New Jerk
A Song of Fair Japan My Lotus Flower Weekly World Feature
The New York World will publish the song My Lotus Flower with next Sunday’s issue, offering complete words and music. A charming, popular melody, likely to enrich any piano collection. Words by Edgar Selden music by Seymour Furth. Special arrangement with Shapiro Music Publisher of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Sunny
New York
Andusic
Orld
Jano
Edgar Selden
Seymour Furth
Shapiro
Bohnsack Bays Powerboat Purchase
Emil Bohnsack, proprietor of the tavern, has purchased the Zilphy, a twenty three foot gasoline launch formerly operated by Charles Carlson. The launch, with an eight horsepower Dutton engine, is at Waiters' place undergoing repairs and will be put in commission.
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E. Bohnsack
Emil Bohnsack
Travern
Zilphy
Ormerly
Charles Carlson
Waiters’ Lace
Prohibitionists Name NJ Electors at Large and Districts
The New Jersey Prohibition party held its state convention in Trenton to select electors for the National Electoral College. Electors named include John R. Mason and Joel W. Brown, with district selections listed. The platform calls for total suppression of liquor traffic, opposes licensing as unconstitutional, favors direct election of U.S. senators, woman suffrage, and separation of municipal and state elections. The group rejected indorsing the Anti-Saloon League and tabled a motion to censure Governor Fort. The Bishops' law is criticized as aiding liquor interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
New Jersey Prohibition Party
John R. Mason
Collingwood
Joel W. Brown
Jersey City
Grafton B. Day
George Adams
J. P. Holm
William Langer
Henry Johnson
A. T. Worth
Robert Burnett
John Barry
Fort
Wanted Their Goats in Africa Tale of Deception
Mrs Constance Larymore recalls a village visit in Africa where locals welcomed a white woman but later realized their interpreter and party had killed goats and fowls to please her party. The incident sparked a resolve to learn Hausa and seek justice, revealing the dangers of dishonest interpretation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constance Larymore
Africa
Hanga
Paul
Lakpa
Lakoja
Tam
Taft Heads to Tennessee and Ohio on May Trip
Secretary Taft leaves for Nashville Tennessee to address the Tennessee Bar association. He will proceed to Cleveland Ohio for a reunion of the Western Federation of Yale Clubs to be held Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taft
Tennessee
Washington
Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee Bar Association
Cleveland
Western Federation of Yale
Kaiser Wilhelm II Reaches Centenary Voyage Honor
The steamer Kaiser Wilhelm LR arrived in New York on May 20 amid flags for Captain Coppers and his ship’s hundredth voyage milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kaiser Wilhelm Lr
Coppers
American Consul Exequatur Withdrawn in Charlottetown
London May 20 The Gazette reports the withdrawal of a consular exequatur for American John H Shirley the United States consul at Charlottetown Prince Edward Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
John H.shirley
United States
Charlottetown
New Head of Reformed Church Elects New President
York Pa May 20 Rev J Spangier Kieffer of Hagerstown Md elected president of the general synod of the Reformed church in the United States defeating Rev James Good of Philadelphia，因此.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reformed Church
York
J. Spangier Kieffer
Hagerstown
General Synod of the Reformed Church In the
United States
James Good
Philadelphia
California Indorses Bryan at State Democratic Meet
The Democratic state convention adopted a platform instructing California delegates for W. J. Bryan for president and endorsing Theodore A. Ball as temporary chairman of the national convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Indorses Bryan
Fresno
Cal
W. J. Bryan
Theodore A. Ball
New Fire Hose Found Satisfactory After Test
Chief Mullen and two assistants tested 3000 feet of new hose at State and Wayne streets using McClellan Engine Company's steamer with 215 pounds pressure. Purchased by the Board of Aldermen, the hose will be divided among Lincolns 800 feet Eagles 800 feet McClellans 800 feet Washingtons 600 feet.
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Mullen
Mead
Larson
Fire Department
State
Wayne Streets
McClellan Engine Company
Board of Aldermen
Lincolns
Eagles
McClellans
Washingtons
NEWSPAPER IS SOLD IN NEW BRUNSWICK
The Daily Times and its printing business will pass tomorrow to Linn B. Wheeler who purchased all stock from Francis W. Daire. Wheeler, former pastor of the First Baptist church, has long been associated with The Times, while Daire retires due to ill health after decades with the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New, Brunswick
Daily Times
The
Times’’ Publishing Company
Francis W. Daire
Wheeler
First Baptist Church
Daire
Times
When Baths Were Rare and Dandies Prized Cleanliness
A quirky survey of changing bathing habits from the fifteenth to the eighteenth centuries. It notes why early elites valued waterless toilets, the rise of daily face washing in the seventeenth century, warnings about water use, and cultural quirks such as nosing blowing and etiquette over seating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custon
France
England
Is this pig and other fork remark classic dinner conflit
A newly married couple hosts a party where a rude guest mocks the meat with Is this pig? A quiet guest retorts Which end of the fork do you refer to? The snub unfolds as the group endures the disruptive commentary during supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Graphic
May walk by public school children and water front
Society notes from the city describe children under multiple teachers taking a May walk along Market street to the water front and another group heading via Madison avenue. Also updates on Adolph Brogger sending a wireless message from the Henrig Clay voyage and society notices from the First Presbyterian, Swedish Congregational and Daughters of Liberty circles.
An Indian Attack Mixed Custer and a New York Broker
Charles Osborn, a New York broker, and General Custer were close friends who visited the plains. During a Kansas buffalo hunt a mock Indian scare erupted, with Custer in full arms guarding Osborn as threats loomed. A staged scene ended in a lighted table captioned Osborn's Treat, revealing the ruse.
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Custer
New York
Charles Osborn
General Custer
Osborn
Plains
Kansas
Jim
Skowheban
A Strong Maid
A cooking expert recalls an evening where a maid dropped and broke a dish. The host calmly forgave the accident and noted such mishaps occur daily with her. He mentions she was once a country maid who left that work due to difficulty handling cows and their horns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srackene
Real Estate Ads Highlight Saturday Listings
Saturday real estate roundup promotes property ads along with the latest market news. Listings span homes, land, and investment opportunities, with prices and contact details to drive inquiries.
Lake Mohonk Conference Opens With Record Attendance
The fourteenth annual Lake Mohonk conference on international arbitration began at Lake Mohonk New York and drew between 350 and 400 conferees, the largest turnout in the event's history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Mohonk
N. Y
Weom
A Fatal Disease In Military Society
A celebrated general asks a soldier why his brother died. The soldier replies he had nothing to do, prompting the general to remark that is reason enough to kill the greatest general of all. The witticism reflects on purpose and fate in war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weill
Senator McEnery Re elected in Louisiana
Baton Rouge May 20 United States Senator Samuel Douglas McEnery was elected to succeed himself with a unanimous vote in both houses of the legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator McEnery
Baton Rouge
United States
Samuel Douglas McEnery
New Hall Ready Shortly for John Obuch
A new hall has been erected on Penn Street near Washington for John Obuch. The report notes the building will soon be opened and features indicate strong community use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Obuch
Penn Street
Washington
A Particular Patient Deliberates On A Common Complaint
A witty exchange from the New York Press shows a patient challenging a doctor about a recurring ailment. The humor highlights patient skepticism and medical routine in a light urban voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Press
Police blotter reports arrest of Frank Studya
Frank Studya of 134 Penn Street was arrested yesterday by Special Officer James McDermott of the Lehigh Valley Railroad on a charge of larceny. He was released after paying a fine of eight dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Studya
Penn Street
James McDermott
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Fight over Bryan Penna delegates at Democratic convention
Harrisburg Pa May 20 The Democratic state convention opener sparks a heated split over four delegates at large to Denver. Bryan supporters push for unfettered seats while Guffey loyalists seek binding instructions. Contests for permanent chairman loom as factions clash. Irwin backed by Guffey camp while Bryanites tout Creasy for chair and O Boyle is favored by Guffey faction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Denver
William J. Bryan
James M. Guffey
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Democratic State Executive Committee
Colonel Guffey
Robert W. Irwin
Washington County
Irwin
H. D. Hamilton
Hamilton
Bryan
William T. Creasy
Columbia County
Guffey
H. A. O’boyle
Luzerne County
Michigan Delegates Likely to Endorse Bryan at State Convention
Lansing May 20 delegates to the Democratic state convention anticipate endorsing William Jennings Bryan for the presidential nomination and instructing the Michigan delegation to vote in his favor at the national convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Bryan
Lansing
Mich
Missouri Democrats Meet at Jefferson City Convention
The Democratic state convention in Jefferson City, Missouri, on May 20 elected delegates to the national convention in Denver. Speaker John M. Atkinson of the Missouri House was chosen as temporary chairman by the state committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Denver
John M. Atkinson
Bryan's Big Lead In Alabama Primary Returns
May 20 report from Birmingham indicates Bryan holds a strong three to one majority over Johnson in Alabama, with continued returns showing the lead widening across the state. Noted as a preliminary tally from the primary results.
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Bryan
Alabama
Birmingham
Ala
Johnson
Trolley Collision Harms New Brunswick Driver
May 20 to August Kolke, driver for George Frisch, was seriously hurt when a trolley on Cod wise avenue collided with his wagon. His horse was knocked down and both Kolke and motorman Charles Clausen were injured. Kolke suffered two broken ribs a broken knee cap and a slight brain concussion. He was taken to Wells Hospital and is expected to recover as the trolley car was wrecked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Brunswick
Kolke
George Frisch
Codwise Avenue
Kokle
Charles Clausen
Wells Hospital
Plainfield Rector Resigns to Take New York Post
Plainfield on May 20 Reverend Arthur Pyne Peck resigned as rector of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church and will spend the summer abroad He will become rector of the Church of Saint Edward the Martyr at 12 East 109th Street New York Peck graduated from the Berkeley Divinity School in Middletown New York nearly four years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainfield
Plainfield
Arthur Pyne Peck
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
St. Edward the Martyr
East 109Th Street
New York
Berkeley Divinity School
Middletown
N. Y
Assessors Delayed by Illness Will Start Later
Three local assessors Joseph Massapust W A Crowell and Matthew Weirup were to begin today but due to Crowell illness a delay was decided. They will meet before starting duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Massapust
W. A. Crowell
Matthew Weirup
Mr. Crowell
Goodwill Fife and Drum Club Opens New HQ Tonight
The first meeting of the Goodwill Fife and Drum Corps will be held in their new headquarters at New Brunswick and Park avenues tonight. Business of importance is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodwill Fife & Drum Corps
New Brunswick
Park Avenues
Beware the French Tabac Warns American Tourists
A note from Outing Magazine advises smokers touring France to bring their own tobacco and pipe or cigars. It claims American tobacco cannot be smoked in French tabac shops and notes cigars are scarce outside large cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Outing Magazine
City Briefs: Fraternal Meetings Held Last Night
Thor Lodge No 46 Danish Brotherhood met last night while Perth Amboy Lodge B P O Ellis convened as did Pride of Amboy Legion of the National Protective Legion in Dana hall. Alpha Council Loyal Association had no quorum. Division No 3 Ancient Order of Hibernians met in Forester hall. Masons and Bricklayers Union also met last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thor Lodge
Danish Brotherhood
Perth Amboy Lodge
B. P.O. Ellis
Pride of
Amboy Legion
The
National Protective Legion
Dana Hall
Alpha Council
Loyal Association
Division No. 3
Order of Hibernians
Forester Hall
State Street paving question discussed at city hall
Less than a score of State Street property owners met at city hall last night to discuss paving. N Roth chaired with A Greenbaum secretary. Aldermen Gannon and Larson attended. Mayor Bolsch weller, Voorheer and Alderman Dalton joined later. The group debated brick asphalt and sheet asphalt, with a motion to leave the matter to aldermen. A committee was named to survey owners’ preferences. an asphalt blocks paving ordinance was introduced but opposed by some. Greenbaum urged an eighteen inch trunk sewer before paving, others disagreed. he threatened an injunction to delay paving until a sewer is built.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Street
City Hall
N. Roth
A. Greenbaum
Gannon
Larson
Bolschweller
Voorheer
Dalton
Board of Estimate
Smith Street
Lehigh Valley Bridges
B. Ricci
Hugh Reilly
Reilly
Commissioners of Assessment
Voorhees
Greenbaum
Paid Fire Dept Halted in Trenton Certiorari Case
Lawyer Peter A. Peterson appeared in Trenton concerning the certiorari against the city and said little beyond noting that establishment of a paid fire department will be delayed for a long time. In Queenstown, officials report Brigadier General Charles A. Whittier died of heart failure aboard the Mauretania during the New York voyage, with unconfirmed passenger claims he was scalded after turning on hot water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson
Trenton
Peter A. Peterson
General Whittier
Queenstown
Cunard Steamship Company
Charles A. Whittier
Mauretania
New York
Donations for Hospital from Local Schools Total $16.78
Mrs Ira R Robbins treasurer of the Ladies Auxiliary to the city hospital reports the past month’s collections from local schools totaling 16 dollars and 78 cents. Schools listed include No 1 No 2 No 4 No 5 No 6 No 7 high school and Miss Rowson’s school with varying small amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira R. Robbins
Ladies’ Auxiliary
City Hospital
Chris Broger In a Row
L. C. N. Brogger Jr was involved in a disturbance last night at a cafe on 182 Smith Street where the trouble began Hmil Bohn sack proprietor notified police and Patrolman Calvin responded Brogger disappeared after the fracas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Broger
L. C. N. Brogger, Jr
Hmil Bohnsack
Smith Street
Calvin
Brogger
Gas Co Directors Meet In Perth Amboy Today
The Perth Amboy Gas Light Company will hold its annual directors meeting at the company's Smith street offices at 4 o'clock this afternoon. The election will be conducted at that time.
Good Reels At Majestic Tonight
Manager Abrams shows several fine reels for his moving picture at the Majestic theatre tonight. Notably The Same Boys in Missouri and The Days o61 offer lively action with cosh passea voices and dramatic effects behind the screen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Majestic
Abrams
Majestic Theatre
Missouri
Ice Cream Shop Denies Service Ignites Race Tension
A dispute at a local ice cream shop ended with a denied service claim. Beekman and Spencer report a colored man and his fiancée were refused service, sparking potential legal action as the first documented race-based service denial in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Confay
T Messrs. Beekman & Spencer
Star
Cole
Beekman & Spencer
Chen
Civil Service Commission organized. Johnson president
In Trenton on May 20 the new State Civil Service Commission, appointed by the Governor, organized. Willis Fletcher Johnson was elected president Gardner R Colby secretary and Frank B Jess of Camden Speaker of the last House acted as examiner. The civil service law for state employees takes effect October 1, with regulations to be applied immediately to avoid delay in municipalities adopting the provision. Newark already acts will be operative in forty five days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
State Civil Service Commission
Willis Fletcher Johnson
Gardner R. Colby
Everett Colby
Frank B. Jess
Camden
Newark
German Subject Reports Maltreatment by French Troops
Berlin reports from Dr. Rosen the German minister to Morocco describe maltreatment of a man under German protection by French soldiers. The man carried a letter from consul Luederitz to a unit’s commander. he was spat upon and mistreated. Luederitz filed a complaint with the German legation in Fez, which alerted the foreign office. The case is under consideration as a potential diplomatic issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Foreign Office
Rosen
Morocco
Herr Luederitz
Legation
Legation Fez
Eas
Slain Shepherd Murderer Hunted in Freehold Jail
In Freehold on May 20, falsehoods about money hidden by the confessed slayer rank Zastern after the triple murder of William H Shepherd his wife and their servant. He was taken from county jail amid talk of breaking in to extract the location of his profits. The Monmouth county gens stir over the crimes and possible mob action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepherd
Freehold
N. J
William H. Shep
Rank Zastern
Monmouth County
Zastera
America to Exhibit in Tokyo Washington 1912 Bill Passes
By unanimous consent the house approved a bill granting 1.5 million dollars for U S participation in the 1912 international exposition to be held in Tokyo Washington. The measure has cleared the House and awaits the president's signature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Tokyo
Washington
House
United States
Muef Case Before Jury in San Francisco
In San Francisco on May 20, the bribery case against former city car boss Abraham Ruef was handed to the jury after weeks in the superior court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muef
San Francisco
Abraham Ruef
Superior Court
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Vocal Lodge of Ancient Order of United Workmen
Franklin Murphy
Governor Fort
O. K
New Brunswick Times
Linn B. Wheeler
Adolph Brogger
L.C. N. Brogger
Henrig Clay
Europe
Foreign Missionary Society of the
First Presbyterian Church
R. W. Mark
Woodbridge
Philippines
Ladies’ Aid Society
Swedish Congregational Church
Christina Larson
Brighton Avenue
Florence Gaston
Brooklyn
Emily Loftus
Grant Street
Oscar Lamparter
Fords
Trainer
G. W. Fithian
Penna
Civil Service Board
W. F. Johnson
Barclay Street
Cortlandt
Broadway
Franklin
Typewriter Exchange
Uva
Perth ‘Amboy
Perth Amboy
Talking Pictures
Manhattan Theatre
Hildren
James
Grace George
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