Horror grows as more bodies found in Indiana case
Reports from La Porte Indiana detail discovery of four more bodies near the Gunness farm. Authorities note dismembered remains and burned clothing, with speculation on identity and links to the serial killings case. In Evansville, Indiana a badge plan for the Democratic convention draws interest and advertising.
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Revlah Ganness
Ganness
Philip Gunness
Gunnese
Gustav Gunness
Gunness
Severa
Star Special Service
Evansville
Ind
Alver
Denver
A.C Sallee
Thos. Taggart
Democratic Naional Committee
Natena
Sallee
Democrats
Emma Goldman to Speak in Seattle May 17 19
Emma Goldman, noted anarchist, is en route to Seattle from Los Angeles and will lecture at Christensen's Hall on May 17, 18, and 19. Her advance man warns officials to prepare for possible debates with local figures while secret service surveillance continues in multiple cities.
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Anarchy
Seattle
Christensen
Ward
Secret Service
Miss Goldman
Los Angeles
Portland
Mina Goldman
Christensens Hall
Ht. F. Titus
Misa Goldman
San Francisco
Mike Goldman
City Health Department Condemns Sandvegan Hotel
Health Commissioner Crichton condemned the Sandvegan hotel at 316 317 Jefferson street as unsanitary and unsafe. He ordered a midnight closure, citing rotten structure, inadequate plumbing, and sewer seepage threatening jail meals contracts. The owner Miller resides in Alaska, with local agent Welty unable to promise repairs. Turner Hall nearby already ordered closed.
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Crichton
Sandvegan
Jefferson St
Miller
Alaska
F. E. Welty
Turner Hall
Axt
Man Jumps Before Train in Tragic Station Incident
C W Routh, 35, leaped onto the tracks in front of Columbia Puget Sound No 2 near Van Asset at 5 30 AM. He was thrown about 26 feet, crushed skull noted, died before arrival at Beattle. Pawn ticket and cuff buttons found. body at Bonney Watson.
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Puget Sound
C. W. Routh
van Asset
Reuth
Beattle
Goody
Routh
Gilooly
C. KR
Bonney-Watson Undertaking Establishment
Men Not Wanted at Fairbanks Camp in Local Tension
Fragmentary report notes unrest at Fairbanks involving mine workers and a protest against a presence of men at the Tanana mine camp. The piece hints at ongoing friction, a planned response by authorities, and a demand linked to conditions at the site. The context involves wartime policy and Philippine questions impacting port matters.
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Berna
Tanana
Fairbanks
Rescue of 73 Crew From German Ship Peter Rickmers
United Press reports the four masted Peter Rickmers crew of 73 were rescued after a severe storm battered the vessel. Tug Mohawk could not reach them earlier. one man listed missing, others in serious condition but no fatalities expected. Ship severely damaged with only upper deck above water.
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United Press
New York
Peter Rickmers
Sach's Inlet
Beard
Seattle Team Wins First In Modern Woodmen Drill
Seattle Elliott Bay camp led by Captain Fred Smith won $200 for first place at the Modern Woodmen drill in North Yakima. Seattle scored 95 percent while Tacoma and Bellingham teams scored 74 and 68. Weeks the triannual state convention drew about 60 members from Seattle area. Delegates J L Waller and O E Sauter from Seattle head to Peoria next month for the national meeting. The next state convention is set for May 1911 in Tacoma.
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North Yakima
Elliott Bay Camp
Seattle
Fred Smith
Tacoma
Bellingham
Vicinity
Peoria
J. L. Waller
O. E. Sauter
Navy chaplains urged by San Francisco ministers
The Catholic and Protestant ministers' federations in San Francisco call for more Navy chaplains. City leaders are likely to adopt measures to ensure adequate chaplain support for naval service.
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United Press
Ban Francisco
San Francisco
Naval Service
Mexican thief Cordova shot by detectives after robberies
Joseph Cordova, a Mexican suspect in multiple robberies and alleged murders, was reported improving after being shot by a mob of detectives at First Ave and Pike St. He confessed to robbing Mrs. N. G. Hill and Mrs. Lambert, but could not recall other locations or reveal accomplices. He curses uniformed police and talks to plainclothes officers.
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Joseph Cordova
Pike
Mrs. Lambert
Stewart St
Bank Clearings Report From Seattle
Bank clearings in Seattle show totals of 1,171,916.76 with balances of 1,439.04. The report also lists lower figures including 666,590.00 and 66,830.00 and smaller amounts 200.00 and 519.00.
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Seattle
Ballard Dog Shot After Bite Incident
Jones the large mastiff owned by Pom Sobey of Ballard was shot following a bite incident. The dog, valued at $150, suffered the fatal wound after the attack.
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Jones
Pom Sobey
Ballard
Farewell Demonstration Planned for Admiral Evans
Rear Admiral Evans departure prompts a major San Francisco farewell. Secretary of the Navy Metcalf reviews fleets and presents silver services to California and Nebraska. Governor Gillett and Sheldon will officiate aboard. A public send off aboard the Oakland depot train is planned as the admiral leaves the fleet for the east.
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United Press
San Inncisco
Metcalf
Naval Regulations
Yorktown
Westerl
Atlantic
Pacific
Naval Pavilion
California
Nebraska
Gillett
Sheldon
Navy
St. Francis
Evans
San Francisco Bay
East
Oakland
Murder suspect may be given release in Portland case
Portland reports that Edward H. Martin accused of killing pawnbroker Wolff may be freed as police evidence weakens. The DA will plan a preliminary hearing next week amid conflicting testimony and misplaced blood shirt evidence.
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Portland
Ore
May
Edward H. Martin
Wolff
Firsr
Martin
Manning
Artin
Yukon 18 Opening News Signals River Ice Breakup
J W Dudley, agent for White Pass & Yukon route, reports from Skagway that the Yukon river is opening in several stretches. Ice is out between White Horse and the Tahlana river, clear from 80 Mile to Heptalingua, with firm ice at La Barge. Through tickets to Dawson and Fairbanks go on sale next Thursday.
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J. W. Dudley
White Pass
Yukon
Skagway
Yukon River
White Horse
Tahlana
la Barge
Dawson
Fairbanks
Strike Ends Talks As Cleveland Car Men Ponder Action
All peace talks between the union carmen and Municipal Traction company failed. A strike may be ordered before night with union leaders stating a vote will be held immediately. Representatives could not agree on arbitration terms after over a week of conferences.
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Daces Press
Cleveland
Carmen
Municipal Traction Company
Cashier Arrested Over Shortage in Portland Bank Office
W. E. Douglas, cashier and bankkeeper for the Thiel Detective Agency in Portland, is jailed on a heavy shortage complaint. He confesses to taking funds totaling about 4,448 dollars, claiming the money was lost gambling.
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United Press
Portland
Ore
May
W. E. Douglas
Thiel Detective Agency
Douglas
McNutt Safety Device Demonstration At City Hall
A public demonstration of the McNutt nonexplosive safety device was held on the city hall triangle at 11 this morning. City officials and Fire Chief Bringhurst witnessed tests showing the device could prevent ignition of gasoline in cans ranging from a pint to ten gallons. A perforated metal valve and large gauze tube prevented fire from reaching the volatile liquids, signaling safety for handling combustible liquids. Fire officials councilmen and department heads observed, with Shortell McKenna and Henry Morris presenting for the company. Captain Richmond Pearson Hobson arrived in Los Angeles and is to lecture in Pasadena and Los Angeles tonight.
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McNutt
Bringhurst
Kellogg
Shortell & McKenna
Herry Morris
New York
Ens Company
Vancouver Board of Trade Warns About Prince Rupert Townsite
The Vancouver Board of Trade warns Mayor Miller that the Prince Rupert Townsite company's advertised lots eight miles south of the real Pacific Coast terminus are misleading. G A McNicholl of the Grand Trunk Pacific confirms the mislocation and notes no sales have begun at the actual terminus. Work is underway at the true Prince Rupert, with sales months away.
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Prince Rupert
Grand Trunk Pacific Railway System
Vancouver Board of Trade
Miller
Grand Trunk Pacific
Special Investigation Committee
Vancouver
Pacific Coast
Grand Trunk Pacific Railway
G. A. Mincholl
Oregon Delegation Heads East to Governors Congress
Chief Justice R. B. Bean of the Oregon Supreme Court travels to Washington to join the governors congress called by President Roosevelt. C. S. Jackson, editor of the Portland Journal, and H. W. Scott, editor of the Portland Oregonian, accompany him as the Oregon delegation already in the East.
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Portland
Ore
R. 8. Bean
State Supreme Court
Washington
Congress of Governors
Roosevelt
Oregon
Jackson
The
Portland Journal
H. W. Scott
Portland Oregonian
East
King Edward greets UK’s oldest gospel minister on 100th birthday
In London on May 8 King Edward extended congratulations to Reverend R Thomas Lord of Hern Castle celebrating his centennial birthday. The veteran preacher, born two years after Fox, has continued preaching since youth and witnessed monarchs including George IV on the throne.
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Edward
Thomas Lord
Hern Castle
United Kingdom
Lord
Fox
George IV
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