Murder at Guinness Farm Prompts Grim Revelations
La Porte May 6 seventh body unearthed on the Guinness farm buried four feet deep, adult sex unknown and dismembered. A sixth body in a pine box found face downward two years buried.
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Pine Box
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Mansfield
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Jennie Olson
A. K. Helgelein
Aberdeen
LaPorte
Andrew
Mrs. Guinness
Joseph Maxson
Strong in South Increases for Bryan Finally
A straw ballot across southern states shows William J Bryan as the leading candidate for president with strong support for his delegation to the Denver convention. The survey lists Bryan far ahead of Governor Johnson of Minnesota in most states, with eightfold or greater votes in several. Johnson remains a strong second choice in the region.
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Mississippi
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Prohibitionists Name Delegates to National Convention
Springfield May 6 The prohibition state convention elected its delegates at large to the national convention Robert H Patton Alonzo E Wilson Daniel R Sheen Oliver Stewart EB W Chafin and C R James Heinze Trial in June New York May 6 The trials of Charles W Morse Alfred H Curtis and F Augustus Heinze on charges involving their conduct of New York banks will begin in June They were arraigned today and pleaded not guilty.
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Ill
Robert H. Patton
Alonzo E. Wilson
Wheaton
Daniel R. Sheen
Peoria
Oliver Stewart
EB. W.chafin
Chicago
C. R. James
Heinze
New York
Charles W. Morse
Alfred H. Curtis
F. Augustus Heinze
Paper makers mark up raw materials to boost prices
John Norris of New York testifies before a House committee on the wood pulp and print paper industry. He says American manufacturers bought Canadian woodlands but marked up prices on themselves instead of cutting timber, arguing consumers should not bear speculative penalties. Norris notes potential pulp costs could drop from 50 60 to 20 a ton. a telegram from Herman Ridder cites a Manila and Fiber Paper case outcome and references Stevens bill as the only hope.
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John Norris
New York
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Canada
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Wisconsin
Mr. Norris
Mayors' Revenue Bill Moves To Third Reading In Senate
In Springfield May 6 the senate, in committee of the whole, discussed the revenue measure sought by city leaders across Illinois. Mayors Cline Aurora Edwards Dixon Cooke East St Louis McDonald Decatur Shumway Galesburg urged amendments while Burke Joliet opposed. Senate committee of the whole reported favorably and advanced the bill to the second reading as the Deep Waterway plan work began with Hamilton Helm Barr Burton Schmidt named to form a five member group. Senate adjourned sine die next Saturday. House business opened with release of the 1 500 page state institutions investigation report and a bid to print 10 000 copies, while MecGorty filed a minority civil service note. Hill introduced two charitable institution control bills, one to matches Iowa law, and the House passed a senate bill barring traffic in females by a 102 to 0 vote.
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Schmidt
MecGoorty
Hill
Iowa
Mild Criticism of Governor Deneen in Asylum Report
The asylum investigation committee issues a mild critique of state institutions and includes passages criticizing Governor Deneen. The document details committee methods, asserts fearless work, and notes discontent with executive support, citing disruptive conduct by the state civil service president and references to Graves of the state board of charities, dating to February 12, 1908.
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Harmon Nomination and Ohio Dems Support Bryan on Second Ballot
Public press summary reports Judson Harmon nominated for governor on the second ballot with Ohio Democrats backing Bryan. The testimony before the committee on Lincoln institution maladministered care at the Lincoln Asylum for Peeble Minded Children is reviewed, including questions to Mr. Graves and the governor's denials.
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Lincoln Asylum
Democratic Conventions Split Over Bryan and Johnson
Columbus delegates endorse Bryan and Johnson opposition within a state platform urging direct vote for senator and key reforms. Harmon wins Ohio governorship after a second ballot amid Hamilton county discord. Minnesota Democrats clash Bryan versus Johnson to control county conventions. Connecticut backs Taft at Chicago, New Jersey remains uninstructed, Murphy VP discussed. Texas Democratic counties pledge Bryan for president.
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Texas
Dallas
Fleet sails toward Golden Gate as crowds fill hills
San Francisco on May 6 reports the Atlantic fleet departing the light ship for the Golden Gate. By noon the ships neared the headlands at the harbor entrance while hills around the city were crowded with spectators and crowds.
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Golden Gate
Storm in the South Leaves Three Dead and Heavy Damage
Memphis reports three deaths from a severe wind and rain storm sweeping southern Arkansas, western Tennessee, and Mississippi. The storm caused extensive property loss and traffic disruption, with near-tornado intensity. the article also notes President Roosevelt naming James J. Crossley of Iowa as U S attorney for Alaska's Third district.
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Mississippi
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Iowa
United States
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Yesterday in Congress May 6 brief recaps
In Senate Senator Heyburn Idaho opposed the forestry service and criticized vague policies as not in laws. In House debate on the sundry civil appropriation bill sought funds for mine safety investigations and land purchases near Port McKinley Philippine Islands. A Virginia motion stricken out by unanimous vote. The session adjourned after a late schedule and recess until the following day.
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Tennessee
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Underwood
Alabama
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Philippine’ Islands
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Peviniay
Irginia
Roosevelt Ahead of Taft in San Francisco Primary
In San Francisco yesterday Roosevelt led the Republican primary with 1355 votes against Taft 1252 and Hughes 210 while 272 scattered ballots were recorded. The total vote was 3189.
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Taft
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Hughes
Governor grants reprieve for Harry Orchard
Boise Idaho May 6 Governor Gooding issues reprieve for Harry Orchard who was set to hang next Friday now rescheduled to July.
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Boise
Idaho
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Behanglea
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