Gunness murders draw wide public interest in Indiana case
Rumors swirl around the La Porte and Richmond area as investigators probe the Gunness case. Rain halts graveyard work and raises questions about the victim’s identity, possible Chicago gang links, and whether Mrs Gunness survived. Local commissioners invite $1000 answers clarifying the truth behind the "House of Horrors" and the fate of the widow and her victims.
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Gunness
Laporte
Ind
Richmond
Smith
Chicago
Laporte County
Mrs. Gunness
Ray Lamphere
Aldee
Gunnena
Mattie Aldig
Fire Destroys Part Of Frank Chamuess Home
A small blaze from a gasoline stove at 202 North Seventh Street caused minor damage. The fire department was called yesterday morning and limited loss reported.
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Frank Chamuess
North Seventh Street
Market Opening May 16 For South Sixth Street Market
Marketmaster Henry Walterman announced the opening of the South Sixth Street market for Saturday May 16. The event will feature stalls and a amatl market with an extensive awning over the bouge area providing shelter and space for vendors.
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Henry Walterman
River floods wash out roads and halt mail service
Heavy rain swelled waterways across the rural area causing the river to overflow its banks and wash out roads. Rail and mail routes were delayed with fords impassable, fences damaged, and farmers behind schedule on planting as repairs loom. Officials expect quick recovery once waters recede.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Illinois
Deliv- 80
Ohio
Cox's Mills
Centerville
Portant Mall
St. Louis
Whitewater
J. A
Cambridge City
Losa
Dickinson Trust Named Guardian for Gaar Minors in Probate
The Dickinson Trust, a company, was approved yesterday in the probate court to act as guardian for three minor heirs of Mrs. Agnes Gaar, deceased. The wards are Abraham Gaar Strattan, Ruegel A. Gaer, and Mildred B. H. Gaer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickinson Trust, Company
Abraham Gaar Strattan
Ruegel A. Gaer
Mildred BH. Gaar
Agnes Gaar
Vacancy Filled by Ladies' Aid at First English Lutheran
The Ladies’ Aid society of the First English Lutheran Church met yesterday afternoon and chose Mrs. George Ebenhack as vice president to fill the vacancy created by the death of Mrs. Charles Haner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid
Society of the First Aglish Lutheran Church
George Ebenhack
Charles Haner
Will Name Delegates to Three Conventions
At the monthly meeting of the Fires Boy Nish Lutheran Sunday school the group decided to select delegates for three conventions. The county Sunday school convention meets at Fountain City May 21 22, the state convention at Vincennes June 2 4, and the international convention at Louisville June 1 23. Delegates will be announced later.
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Fountain City
Vincennes
Louisville
Warrant Issued for Oliver Hebble in Assault Case
Mrs Oliver Hebble and her daughter of East Germantown filed affidavits in Wayne circuit court accusing Oliver Hebble of assault and battery. A warrant for Hebble's arrest was issued last evening with Oscar Maeshmeyer listed as the detailing officer.
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Oliver Hebble
East Germantown
Wayne
Oscar Maeshmeyer
Hebble
Third Floor Fast Month Interest Spurs City Schools
In the city, heightened patron interest marked the fast month in local schools. A man endangered himself by climbing out a window from the third floor but descended safely with the ladder. He had contemplated jumping before securing a safer exit.
PUPILS NEGLIGENT IN CONDUCT AND TIMIDITY REPORT
A Fort Wayne school report for April notes pupil conduct not ideal and tardiness, with some corporal punishment. It highlights an increase in visitors and recounts John Sullivan of Cincinnati who escaped a fatal fire, describing his fear and delayed help before a fireman rescued him.
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John Sullivan
Cincinnati
Wayne New Ae
Ft. Wayne
Elty
Ella Winday
Shester
T. A. Moltences
Penny Will Speak at Memorial Service Address
County clerk Harry E Penny faced a tense day as he prepared to speak at a joint Knights of Pythias and Odd Fellows memorial service in Cottage Grove Ohio on June 7. Meanwhile a separate incident involved a man believed to have fallen from a window during the same event. The report also notes school truancy and discipline details, attendance figures, and enrollment for March.
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Harry E. Penny
Johnson
Knights of Pythias
Odd Fellows
Cottage Grove
Ohio
Helhis
Mr. Sullivan
Judge Takes Under Advisement Fairbanks Case Motion
Special Judge Thomas J. Study received and took under advisement a motion by Fairbanks Morse & company to amend its cross complaint in the case Henry T. Burne v Richmond City Mill Works and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Study
Fairbanks, Morse & Company
Henry T. Burne
Richmond City Mill Works
Modern Woodmen Hold Meet at Terre Haute
The state convention at Terre Haute opposed bills reducing member control over rates and endorsed a tuberculosis sanitarium project. Adjournment set for Kokomo with C A Osborn elected state consul and B J Stack named state clerk.
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Terre Haute
Kokomo
C. A. Osborn
Indianapolis
B. J. Stack
New Albany
Cement Plant May Come to Richmond
The Marshall Cement industry of New Paris Ohio offers inducements to relocate a cement plant to Richmond. The South Side Improvement Association is promoting the move and seeking a suitable site for the plant location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Indu Cements
Marshall Cement Industry
New Paris
Ohio
South Side Improvement Association
Offtejala
Remarkable Record In Chester Schools
Chester township pupils, forty six in number, completed eight months without a single tardiness incident. The term closed with this perfect attendance record, surpassing city schools where promptness is less evident and pride in schooling appears stronger among the children.
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Chester
Zeyen Sets Post Office Mail Handling Record
Leo A Zeyen a postal clerk, tested by Postmaster J A Boekenhler, distributed 1000 cards to 126 boxes without error in 21 minutes. He averaged 47.6 cards per minute, achieving a record said to be unequaled in the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo. A. Zeyen
J. A. Boekenhler
Foreclosure Filed To Enforce Mechanics Lien Against Reichels
Attorneys for Isaac Winburn file to foreclose a mechanic s lien he holds on property of Louis and Francisco Reichel. The German Mutual Life Insurance Company and its treasurer J W Schnelder are named as defendants in the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sulas
Isaac Winburn
Louis
Francisco Reichel
Germini Mutual Life Ingupante Company
J. W. Schnelder
Systematic Plan of Organization Adopted
A garbled text fragment mentions a systematic plan of organization adopted by a political group. Core specifics such as date, place, or names are unclear or missing. The readable phrases indicate a focus on formal party organization.
Bowling Scores From City Alleys Last Night
Team scores in the two man augue at the City Bowling alleys show results for Second Game and Third Game. Notable pairs include Markley Harrold Runge Roberts with 307 335 362 and Carman Lich’s with 319 329 340.
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Markley-Harrold
Runge
Harsham College Faces Antioch in Ohio Saturday
Earlham travels to Antioch College in Ohio for a tough clash as pitcher White leads the Harsham attack. The Antioch squad is described as a strong opponent with a close game anticipated.
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Harsham
Antioch
College
Ohio
Earlham
Penny Club Plans Banquet for Democratic Meeting
Members met at Mrs. M. F. Warfel's residence to organize a banquet for the Democratic meeting on June 2. Thomas X. Marshall, Democratic nominee for Governor, will be the principal speaker.
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Penny Club
M. F. Warfel
Thomas X. Marshall
Contracts Awarded at the Eastern Hospital
Husl tn Indiana Hospital trustees met and awarded June supply contracts. The coal supply went to an Indianapolis firm for the year. The pressed beef contract was awarded to a Chicago packing firm.
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Husltn
Indiana Hospital
Indianapolis
Chicago
Changes Made at Earlham College
Improvements at Earlham College recommended by John Fitzgibbons of Muncie after his city visit three weeks ago focus on replacing outside doors. Prior doors resembled the Collinwood Ohio school design linked to a winter disaster. Buildings now have fire escapes installed.
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Earlham College
John Fitzgibbons
Muncie
Collinwood
Ohio
Missing Centerville carrier Charles King found in Chicago
Charles King a Centerville rural route carrier failed to report for duty Wednesday morning causing anxiety among his relatives. Later a Centerville post master received a Chicago message from King stating an explanation would follow by mail. A substitute carrier operated while King had traveled to Chicago.
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Charles King
Centeville
Centerville
King
Chicago
Earlham College Reports Contagion Ended
Earlham College announces it is free from contagious diseases. Measles patients have recovered and students are in a very healthy condition per President R. L. Kelley.
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Earlham College
R. L. Kelley
Death of J T Elliott After Long Illness
Josiah T Elliott longtime resident dies Thursday at 309 South Highth Street after a prolonged illness. He was active in local affairs and had run for office. Survived by widow, son Oliver of Cincinnati, and two daughters Miss Leona. funeral at 10 a m Saturday at the home with Earlham Cemetery burial. Friends may view the body.
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Josiah T. Elliott
South Highth Street
Elliott
Oliver
Cincinnati
Leona
Earlham Cemetery
Smallpox Costly for Board of Health
Smallpox, which seems to be largely controlled, is described as a luxury with fight costs likely similar to other areas. An ordinance now before the city council would require 650 400 to meet expenses incurred by the Board of Health.
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Board OF Health
Board “of Health
No Concession Urged On Amusements By General Conference
Baltimore conference in progress after urging remain of amusements policy. Bishops back current rule and caution against worldliness and youth corruption. Report discusses keeping paragraph 248 but amending grounds for church trial to include amusements harmful or disobedient to church discipline.
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Baltimore
Jesus
Jafi
Wishell Ny
Wesley
Reverend Vaughan Plays Lead Role in Chicago Play
Rev Lawrence J Vaughan author and actor turned priest whose play A Woman of the West stars Mrs Annie Mack Berrien. Vaughan born 1864 Newark and ordained 1899. He lectures for charity and founded St Joseph's student fund and Altoona Institute for boys and girls. He serves at St Marys in Janesville, Wis.
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Lawrence J. Vaughan
Richmond
Bush Temple of Music
Chicago
Vaughan
Annie Mack Berrien
Father Vaughan
Newark
N. J
Collegeville
Minn
St. Mary's Church
Janeaville
Wis
St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Student Fund For the
Altoona Institute For Boys
Centennial Preparations Underway in Baton County
Baton O May 7 State officials report planning for a large July 29 centennial celebration marking the 180th anniversary of the county. Committees are active, duties assigned, and progress is favorable for a grand parade and events.
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Baton
Reid Funeral Attendees Include Notables From Spicelai
Report notes attendees at the Reid funeral including Mr and Mrs Addizon Untha Mr and Mrs Isaiah Unthank Mr and Mrs Pierce Mr and Mrs Unthank Mr Jesse Go Clark Hiatt of Spicelai and others. The brief lists names and relations, reflecting a local community gathering.
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Reid
Addizon
Untha
Isaiah Unthank
Pierce
And.m Unthank
Jesse Go Clark Hiatt
Spicelai
Atten Drueilla
Cyrua Hod Bervice
Uniform Rank to Honor Memorial Service at Rushville Fairgrounds
The third regiment U R K of P of the Indiana Brigade plans regimental memorial services at the fair grounds east of Rushville on Sunday June 14. Uniform companies from New Castle Connersville Knightstown Richmond Cambridge City Modoc Hagerstown and Wilkinson are expected along with delegations from subordinate lodges. A speaker is not secured but may be Merrill B. Wilson Brig. Ben commanding Indiana Brigade.
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U, RK
Indiana
Fair Grounds
Rushville
New Castle
Connersville
Knightstown
Richmond
Cambridge City
Modoc
Hagerstown
Wilkinson
Merrill B. Wilson
Ben
Indiana Brigade
Methodist Memorial Home incorporation filed at Warren Indiana
Articles of incorporation are filed for the Methodist Memorial Home for the Aged to be located in Warren Indiana with eleven directors. Six will be members of the Northern Indiana annual conference of the M H church. Richmond Methodists have aided the project. The Jac township schools commencement is at the Germantown Lutheran church on May 16 with four graduates named. The Bartel garment factory in Cambridge City, a branch of the Richmond factory, which closed weeks ago, will likely resume work next week.
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Methodist Memorial Home For
Warren
Ind
Indiana
M. H. Church
Richmond
Tackson TP
Jac Township
Lutheran Church
Bartel -Garment Factory
Cambridge City
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