Hypnotic Power Behind Mrs. Gunness Suspected
Chicago report quotes Dr. Charles E. Jones of Austin who argues Mrs. Belle Gunness a religious fanatic driven to murder by sudden wealth and hypnotic influence. He cites witness Ina Olson and notes Gunness’s church work and fascination with children as suggesting psychological motive.
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Chicago
Ill
Belle Gunness
Charles E. Jones
Austin
Nlna Olson
Jennie Olson
Sixty Years a King Emperor Francis Joseph Receives Congratulatory Visit
In Vienna a grand assembly marks Francis Joseph's sixtieth anniversary on the Austrian throne. Emperor William and rulers of German states gather in the palace hall of mirrors to honor the aging monarch with eloquent tributes and prayers for many more years of wise rule. Luncheon follows in Maria Theresa Hall.
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Vienna
William
Francis Joseph
Vassel
Hapsburg
Germany
Austria
Bavaria
Maria Theresa Hall
Mama Killed Papa Murder Tale Revealed By Child
Chicago report from a week before the Gunness house fire describes Myrtle Gunness, a potential victim, telling a playmate that her mother killed her father with a meat cleaver. Police will keep the child’s identity confidential due to family wishes.
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Chicago
Gunness
Myrtle Gunness
Myrtle
Mollycoddle Rooster Becomes Proud Mother in Maplewood
The Mollycoddle rooster of Maplewood Missouri hatched twelve Plymouth Rock chicks from fifteen eggs after three weeks of incubation. Owner N D Kitchell removed the chicks fearing harm from the rooster while he displayed them to the flock. He then set fifteen more eggs for the rooster to sit on. the bird resumed mothering duties.
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St. Louis
Maplewood
N. D. Kitchell
Kitchell
Mr. Mollycoddle
Wisconsin papermakers push black newsprint a cost saver
Wisconsin manufacturers propose future newspapers printed on black paper to cut pulp wood use and current prices by about half. They cite ease of making black stock from old papers and fibers, with white paper retained for white color supplements and comic art. Advocates argue reduced glare and eye strain on readers.
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Appleton
Wis
Wisconsin
Mother
Frisco Cheers Jackies Parade of Navy Marines in San Francisco
Eight thousand bluejackets and marines, the largest peacetime naval show, paraded through San Francisco led by Rear Admiral Evans. About 15,000 in line, with 8,500 sailors and Marines from the fleet, escorted by 2,500 regular soldiers. Metcalf, Governor Gillett, and Mayor Taylor rode in carriages amid cheers.
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San Francisco
Cal
Evans
Market Street
Admiral Evans
Secretary of the Navy
Metcalf
Gillett
California
Taylor
Murderess Gunness Linked to Hoch and Flight Tale Grows
The Decatur special reports Mrs Belle Gunness connected with the Bluebeard Johann Hoch and escaping from Laporte by a sick woman ruse aided by a male confederate. A cabman’s laundry tag suggests a hurried departure, while a coroner’s board disputes the death verdict. Sheriff Smutzer to investigate.
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Laporte
Ind
Belle Gunness
Bluebeard
Johann Hoch
Illinois
Smutzer
Drs
Erie
Grand Rapids & Indiana
South Dakota
Grand Rapids
Indiana
Berne
Gunness
Justina Loeffler
Elkhart
Chicago
Miss Loeffler
Divorced Wife of King of Saxony Gives Birth in Florence
Florence dispatch reports Mme Toselli once Countess Montignese and former Crown Princess Louise of Saxony has a son she plans to nurse herself. She was married in London to Enrico Toselli in 1907 and previously divorced the Saxon king after her elopements. The king reportedly still loves her and seeks reconciliation as Monica Pia roams royal circles.
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New York
Florence
Italy
Mme. Toselli
Montignese
Louise
Saxony
King of
Enrico Toselli
London
Register
Giron
Europe
Monica Pia of
Countess Montignoso
Monica Pia
Oil Trust Sidesteps Fight to Escape Fine
The Stands Oil Company of Indiana mounted an appeal before the United States Circuit Court of Appeals to overturn a $29,240,000 fine imposed by Judge Landis in federal court. Attorneys argued the appeal after the district court judgment.
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Chicago
The
Stands Oil Company of
Indiana
Landis
United States District Court
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Boy Uses Knife on Five in Brooklyn Barbershop Attack
A sixteen year old boy named Carmello, working in a Brooklyn barber shop, fatally wounded barber Antonio Peraso and his wife along with three barbers while they slept at 107 Fulton Street. The attacker escaped and police suspect a Black Hand gang link.
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New York
Carmello
Brooklyn
Antonio Peraso
Wounded Affections Suit Seeks $100,000 in Chicago
Marie Smith, 26, sues Robert J. Gunning in Chicago alleging breach of promise and demanding $100,000 damages as balm for wounded affections. The defendant is described as a millionaire club man and head of the Gunning advertising system.
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Chicago
Marie Smith
Robert J. Gunning
Gunning Advertising
Nightweared youths rout burglar in Pittsburg burglary
Three girls in night dresses chased a burglar from the Y M C A room in Pittsburgh causing him to flee as if pursued by white robed ghosts. The intruder seemed unaware of the building type he had entered and escaped.
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Pittsburg
Y. W
Joseph G Cannon Turns 72 in Washington Birthday Celebration
Joseph G Cannon Speaker of the House of Representatives reaches seventy second year as residents in Washington mark his birthday on Thursday with festivities honoring the longtime political figure.
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Joe Cannon
Washington
Joseph G. Cannon
House of Representatives
Fatal Quarrel on Boat Ends in Tragedy at Bay
In Quincy Illinois Adam Wagner drowned after a quarrel aboard a boat with his wife and a third man. Wagner tried to strike and fell overboard. The survivors were arrested but released after a coroner's jury ruled the death accidental.
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Quincy, Tll
Adam Wagner
Wagner
Downtown Atlanta Sizzles in Massive Fire Loss
A major blaze destroyed two solid business blocks in Atlanta Georgia threatening the downtown area. The fire caused an estimated loss of 1.5 million dollars and razed the Terminal Hotel with 200 guests registered. all occupants escaped unharmed.
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Atlanta
Terminal
Dangerous Plaything Threatens Las Vegas School Children
The city fears an unknown amount of dynamite and caps in possession of local schoolchildren after a warehouse theft. Authorities report enough explosive taken to threaten the city, but much has been recovered.
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Las Vegas
N. M
Fairbanks Urges Churches Not Warships In Chicago Speech
Vice President Fairbanks at a Chicago banquet after St. Stanislaus School dedication condemns socialism and anarchy as enemies of government. He favors strong defense within reasonable limits, cites churches and schools as nation’s true wealth, and warns against European pomp and large standing armies.
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Chicago
Fairbanks
St. Stanislaus
Spearer
Japan urged to report on French timber mill attack
Paris demands full explanation and reparations for a mob attack on a timber mill in Llino, Japan. Miyazaki reports $50,000 damage with no fatalities. owners are in hiding. Tokyo regrets and pledges inquiry as about forty arrests are reported.
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Paris
Japan
Llino
Tokio
Miyazaki
Tokio Foreign Office
Unique Eastern Kentucky wedding weds youths 15 and 12
In Whitesburg Kentucky a remarkable Upper Rock Creek ceremony united Leonard Hall aged about 15 son of Elder Joe Hall in matrimony with Annie Profitt aged about 12 daughter of widow Sarah Profitt. The groom’s father presided over the rites on that historic day.
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Whitesburg
Kentucky
Upper Rock Creek
Leonard Hall
Joe Hall
Annie Profitt
Sarah Profitt
Great Canal Opens in Wyoming Basin Irrigates 30000 Acres
Water flowed through the 54 mile Big Horn county canal for the first time last week. The project will irrigate 30000 acres on the west side of the Big Horn River. It cost 400000 dollars and took three years to build.
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Basin
Wyo
Big Horn County
Big Horn River
Firemen Held for Arson in Jamestown Fire
Four Jamestown exposition fire department members and two Powhatan guards are held for the Norfolk county grand jury on arson charges. Two men confessed starting the blaze that destroyed the Philippine village and other buildings ten days ago, claiming it aimed to prove the value of the force after salary cuts were discussed by Fire Chief Miller.
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Norfolk
Jamestown Exposition Fire Department
Powhatan Guards
Norfolk County Grand Jury
Miller
F. Merdle
Transportation and Mechanical
Clover Leaf
National Correspondence School
Michigan Ave
30Th St
Chicago
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