Belle Gunness Death Confirmed in Inferno
Reports state Mrs. Belle Gunness died in a fire that consumed her home with little doubt about the fatal outcome. Investigators say the blaze ended her alleged crimes and mystery surrounding her affairs.
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13 May 1908
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Newspaper
Richmond Morning News
Location
Richmond, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1908
Page
1
Rings and Tooth Found in Lady Gunness Case
Report from Laporte Ind notes teeth with a gold crown identified as Mrs Bella Guinesss and three rings found on a charred corpse. Autopsy confirms clothing and body parts match Mrs Gunness and her three children perished in the fire. The right hand remains present according to Dr J L Gray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laporte
Ind
Bella
Guyness
Cutler's
Lee
Bells Gunness
Guoress
Mads
Sorenson
Chicago
Peter S Cunness
Canvass Revisions Blame Fire Tragedy on Arson Theory
A second canvass revises pupil counts after a fatal schoolhouse fire. Investigators link two deceased girls and a boy to a room sleep scene, with corrections showing fewer pupils than earlier tallies. State authors pursue funds for school expenditure and scrutinize enumerators’ work amid arson suspicions.
Story of Emil Greening Confirms Jenale Gunness Disappearance
Emil Greening, sweetheart of Jenale Olson Gunness, corroborates the account of Jenale's disappearance. He repeats the version circulated by others, aligning with previous reports of Mrs. Gunness being implicated in Jenale’s fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil
Jenale Olson Gunness
How a Swede Escaped and Fled Home
George Anderson of Tarkio Missouri described escaping a claimed murder plot by Mrs Gunness near Laporte Indiana. He boarded a Rock Island train to Chicago to testify and share letters from Mrs Gunness to authorities while asserting she may still be alive and involved in crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Anderson
St. Joseph
Bleing
Gunness
Laporte
Ind
Tarkio
Rock Island
Chicago
Davenport Faces Fresh Accusation Amid City Turmoil
The article reports Davenport admitting to a longstanding trouble history with local authorities who previously released him. It notes he has a family in the city and faces renewed scrutiny in current events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Forger Davenport Arrested After Muncie Check Passing
Frederick J. Davenport of Munele, accused of forging Richard Davenport to a 314 check on May 4, was brought to the city by Sergeant McManus for arrest. He allegedly forged four checks last November and admits details of the case while denying theft of a suit from Rost Marshall. Davenport, about 24, has a wife and daughter and says he left a suit with his brother’s house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick J. Davenport
Munele
Daniel McManus
Patroa
Richard Davenport
Rosenbloom, Buntin & Jeompany
Munese
Rost & Marshall Company
Davenport
Muncie
Richmond
Harry Miller
Fred
Miller
Qpon Hince
McManus
Garret
Leity
Local option plank splits Republican ranks in Indiana
Indianapolis reports quote from Chairman Jackson and associates in the state Democratic campaign claiming the county local option plank has fractured the Republican party in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Jackson
Church trustees plan roof repaint and parsonage work
The First United Brethren church trustees at North B and Eleventh Street held a meeting last night and decided to install a new roof repaper and repaint the church They will also paint and paper the parsonage and perform related maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First United Brethern Church
Onpnet Eleventh
North B Streets
Church Elections and Growth Mark ATRST BAPTIST Meeting
The annual First Baptist Church meeting reported improved vestry reports and elected officers for church and Sunday School. Improvements totaling 4700 dollars were funded, with strong financial health and rising activity noted. Changes at Richmond abattoir include new leadership Clement Kel ler and buyer John W Turner, with plans for plant upgrades and possible ice plant and cold storage to double capacity next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Amal
W. 8
Owry
Clement Keller
Ketler
Cincinnati
C. Jordenson
John W. Turner
Turner
Lafayette G A R men push Col Thomson for department commander
Lafayette G A R members are actively campaigning for Col. Thomson of Lafayette for department commander. Circular letters from John A. Logan Post No 3 urge support highlighting Thomson’s eight war service. Several letters have reached Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Col
G. Thompson
T the Indians
John A. Logan
Thomson
Richmond
Ladies Auxiliary Accepts New Members and Appoints Committee
At a meeting of the Ladies' Auxiliary of V. last evening one candidate was taken in and four applications received. Mrs. Dalin Phenis and Miss Mary Evans were named to receive Judge and Mrs. Ira Christian on May 30. Judge Christian has been secured to deliver the Memorial Day address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Auxiliary
of V
Mra
Dalin Phenis
Misa Mary Evans
Ira Christian
Judge Christian
Hartham College catalogue and lectures announced
Catalogue preparation for Hartham College shows rising attendance and expanding courses including an education program. May 20 is the deadline for seniors to submit theses while Eli Jay lectures on the History of the Yearly Meeting for Quakers. A cross-complaint in a lien case and dissolution of Moore Homestead company are also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartham College
Jstate Board of Education
Richmond
Earlham
Indiana
Bundy Hall
Boyz
Carnegie Mbrary
Eli Jay
Friends Church
Yearly Meeting
People's Hose & Saving Association
Clement Young
Clinton Routh
Centerville Homecoming Committee Plans Souvenir Cards
Centerville Indiana May 12 news special reports the advertising committee for the Centerville homecoming met at the News-Record office. Members include O. K. Dunbar H. L. Johnston William Matthews John T. Fox G. W. Grames Arthur R. Bertsch O. M. Hurst B. F. Terry Mrs Emilie Anderson Miss Kate Y. Austin Miss Laura Bertsch and Mrs Pann Bien.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Ind
The
News-Record
0. K. Dunbar
H. L. Johnston
William Matthews
John T. Fox
G. W. Grames
Arthur R. Bertsch
O. M. Hurst
B. F. Terry
Emilie Anderson
Kate Y. Austin
Laura Bertsch
Pann Bien
Requests Court Grants New Trial and Equal Inheritance Plan
The report notes a plea for a new trial in a case involving a Negro Bolin and outlines an inheritance plan dividing an estimated 100 acres of farm land in Boston township among five sons and three daughters. Executors named are Harry Stlens and Peter Galer for Bernard Austermann's will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Stlens
Peter Galer
Bernard Austermann
Boston Township
Marshall Is San e Declared by R Markley
In a local hearing R Markley proclaims Marshall sane amid motions for a new trial in the Indiana against Sterling case. Judge Fox appointed secretary and Kin Dunbar presides as chair while committees form to gather names and addresses of former Centerville residents for an advertising home campaign. Committees divide Centerville township into districts with leaders named for each area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Robbing
Fox
Indiana
Sterling
Tall Dunbar
John
Rogerstown
Canter Township
Centerville
Edna Pike
C. M. Hurst
Arthur R. Bertach
Hill at New Castle Visits Rose Growing Houses
New Castle Indiana May 12 B G Hal Richmond florist Myer Heller hosted Hill a nationally recognized rose expert and judge in Paris exhibition next fall he says Rose City offers new and interesting growing houses and he never tires of visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
Ind
B. G. Hal
Richmond
Myer Heller
Mr. Hill
Flower City
Mr. Hil
Paris
France
Diplomas Set To Exceed All Previous Years In County Schools
The state Board of Education will award more diplomas this year to township students than ever before. Superintendent C. W. Jordan notes the reading list is being checked and pupils who read four books from a 20 title set will receive diplomas. Books include fiction and history, selected to suit each grade without requiring reading beyond students’ backgrounds. Sub Federation Will Meet. Lewisville May 12 The Henry County Federation of clubs holds its annual session next Saturday at the M E church with a large expected attendance and an interesting program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack
Gunnart
Maanyeen
Lucy
Myrtle
Philip
Jordan
Stege
Charles Potter
Wayne Township
Sey
Secur
Sull Jons
Cide
Abington
Boston
Ina
Clay
Patton
Rpanklin
Srt
Slack
Franklin
Annes
Wil Hudtmen
Aly
Wayne
Comitaitee
Tsingh
Webster
Gunnees
Cambridge City
Centerville
Fred Greening
Dublin
Hagerstown
iState Board of Education
C. W. Jordan
Jourdan
Lewisville
Henry County Federation of Clubs
M. E
Lebd for President Stirs Indiana Travelers Association
Post C Travelers' Protective Association of America members from Richmond and area prepare for the West Baden Indiana state convention May 15 16 with a special interurban train from Indianapolis. Elmer E Lebo a Richmond member is a candidate for state president and supported by the group for an excellent chance at selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post C
Travelers’Protective Association of America
West Baden
Indiana
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Post
Monon
Richmond
Muncie
Anderson
Marion
West Baden Springs
French Lick Springs
Elmer E. Lebo
Lebo
Post 'C
BH. Lebo
John B. Hegge
J. B. Thatcher
Wnt
Kramer
Marcus Hasty
W. H. Quigg
Geo
L. Cates
A. D. Gayle
Walter Rossiter
J. M. Lewis
Marion B. Shreeve
Chas
A. Pierson
Fred Miller
D. Findslay
Chan. 0. Tooker
M. J
Centerville Plans Advanced Homecoming Effort
The committee on advertising outlines groundwork for Centerville's homecoming celebration with coordinated plans and promotional groundwork to boost festivity and community involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
Celebration Canceled This Year At Natial Time
The text indicates no observed celebration this year due to missing superintendent and delays. The board cites an erection delay and lack of leadership as the causes, with plans to resume once the new building project can begin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Néital
Mill Works Site 15 Sold to Gm Improvement Company
Henry Burns receiver of the Mond City Mill Works reports sale of the Richmond City building and site to the GM Improvement Company of Pawn for 8147K0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Henry Burns
Mond City
Richmond, City
Gmprovement Company
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Uel Mer
Ushing
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Lafayette G. A.R
Department
Hufeman
Earlham College
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Effeutt
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Greenville
Neb Chogen
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State Board of Education
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Weeting
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