Diggers Unearth Three More Bodies on Gunness Farm
In Laporte Indiana May 8 diggers resume search at the Gunness farm uncovering fresh bones. The sheriff believes a grave holds two bodies in a site where one wooden box contained a burned body and a pair of calfskin shoes. The tally rises to fourteen victims including three children and a woman found after the fire. New testimony links Myrtle Gunness to family murders and hints at other suspects as investigators brace for grand jury action.
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Gunness
Priday
Laporte
Gunness Fours
Clef
Potlee Cochran
Myrtle Gunness
Myrtle
Mins
Anna Copeland
Min
Chicago
Guannin
Smulzer
Smith
Weenan
Lamphere
Rescue Efforts for Peter Rickmers Shipwreck Continue
New York May 8. The four masted whip Peter Rickmers with about 100 aboard faced extreme peril as a southeastern gale drove the ship toward Long Island shore. Life savers at Sandy Hook and the Mohawk cutter struggled through high seas to reach the wreck, but a relief attempt was hampered by shifting winds and rope breaks. Despite heavy setbacks, rescuers persisted as two life boats prepared to relaunch at dawn to save crewmen awaiting aid ashore.
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New York
Weas
Short Beach
Peter Rickmers
Nist
White Wens
Mohawk
Sandy Hook
Richmere
Miboush
Long Island
Rickmere
Zachs Inlet
BF Rectan
May
Peter Rickstone
Sahore
Lone Island
Two Steamers Collide Near Portland England
A May collision off Portland hobbled the British steamer Metinna from London and damaged a Hamburg American steamer unnamed in reports. The Metinna returned to port with a broken crew cabin while the other vessel’s extent of damage remained unclear. A tow tag was sent to seek the other ship.
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England
London
Million Dollar Fire Destroys Major Buildings
A destructive blaze in Athwita GI May 5 devastated Wholesale district landmarks. About fifty businesses wrecked, including the Terria hotel, with most guests safe. The $1,500,000 insured loss heavily impacts owner 8 M Inman who held much of the property. No serious injuries reported as flames burned through Mitchell Madison Worsyth and Nelson streets.
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Wil
Inman
Mitchell
Madison
Worsyth
Nelson
Terria
Robbery at Linnereh Post Office in Philadelphia
A bank-like morning heist at Linnereh post office near Philadelphia results in a $200 loot. One robber was shot by pursuing officers, another captured. pursuit continues as rescuers carry the wounded man away.
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Philadelphia
Yesemon
Linnereh
Here
Winter Wheat Improves From Last Year Report
Washington May. The Department of Agriculture reports the condition of winter wheat at 8 percent of normal for May, up from 8.9 percent last May, signaling a modest improvement in crop health and potential yields.
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Washington, May
Department of Agriculture
Open switch causes trolley wreck injuring eight
Traveling representative J. W. Well and M. Lavi of Waterloo Iowa were injured when a switch on the Toledo Mindlay and Fostoria railway was left open. The trolley plunged into the opening, badly damaging the car and injuring seven other passengers.
Infirmary Fire at Marietta Involves 200 Inmates
The Wash ington county infirmary burned to the ground at noon. About two hundred inmates panicked as flames spread through the basement after an explosion in the laundry. Superintendent Jowepl Young died after discovering the fire. Medical staff from Marien attended the scene as inmates were severely burned and some leapt from windows.
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Marietta
Washington County
Fire destroys Gem Clay Farming plant in Alliance
Alliance Ohio May 8 fire of unknown origin destroyed the Gem Clay Farming company plant early Friday with a loss of 22000 dollars. Insurance 10000 dollars.
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Alliance
Ifire
Gem Clay Parming Company
Tusurance
Troops Sent to Adama County Tobacco Fields
Holimbus, C May Cavalry Troop A of Cleveland passed through Columbus toward the tobacco district of Adama county. Troops now include Troop I of Columbus, Troop A of Cleveland, and Company M, 7th regiment of Manchester. They guard the river border against night riders from Kentucky as a cold rain falls and arrests are expected after the bill appropriating 10,000 dollars is signed. Adjutant General Critchfield will deploy secret forces Saturday.
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Cleveland
Adams County
Holimbus
C. May
Columbus
Tobacco
Adama County
Kentucky
Onder Lague
Critchfield
Bodies in Chicago Files Stir With Guinness Mystery
Assistant Chief Schnettler outlines efforts to dig at 620 Almost Austin to determine if Mrs. Guinness buried a violin or victims there while living in Chicago. Investigators review matrimonial records to see if she advertised for marriage. coroner Moyer urges exhumation of Made Sorenson and two children to test for poison.
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Sehnettier
Almost
Austin
Guinness
Schnettler
Hasband
Hoffman
Harold M. Mover
Made Sorenson
Moyer
Tiwan
Sorenton
Schuettior Dimbeenditee
Mrs. Guinness
Jiaperte Farm
Indiana
Roosevelt and railroads alleged agreement reviewed
New York May 4 The World Discloses that President Roosevelt and administration officials favor a plan to let major rail carriers form a gigantic combination for freight rates. Senators Foraker and Culberson push the idea, aiming to back a peace between the administration and corporations. Evidence suggests an earlier agreement allowed carriers to raise rates while promising no wage cuts, amid alarm over wage reductions and possible exemptions from law. Page B6 continued.
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Roosevelt
Benators Foraker
Ohio
Culberson
Texas
Tnterstate Commerce
Audi
Muliroads
Interstate Ce Commission
Sbd
Commeras
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Macauley
New York World
Mre. Gunness
Nellie Larson
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