LaPorte Mystery Deepens As Nine Bodies Found
Draymen confirm trunks hauled to Mrs Gunness home in LaPorte linking Chicago shipments to the Gunniess farm murders. Two corpses identified as Jennie Olson and likely a Chicago sister, while another remains disputed. Witnesses recall odd trunks and cellar access as police pursue motive and culprits.
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TaPorte
Ind
Guiness Farm
Chicago
Hight
Gunness
Kelle Gunness
LaPorte
India
Antone Olson
Jennie Olson
Guiness
Leo Olander
Graves uncovered at Guiness farm in multi-body find
Sheriff Smultzer and assistants unearthed a second charnel pit after discovering three corpses at the Guiness farm. One body is believed to be a woman, the others men. Witnesses recall carting heavy trunks and boxes labeled potatoes and wallpaper to the house in 1906 and prior years, with operations after dark and no light inside.
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John A. Welker
Teo Wade
Guiness
Clyde Sturgis
Foster & de Garmo
Wade
Mysterious Wisconsin murders linked to Mrs Guinness
Autopsy notes Meyer weighed 200 pounds and suggests help was needed to move Helgelein's corpse. Officials accuse Lamphere of complicity in multiple killings with motives unclear. Budsberg’s and Helgelein’s disappearances hint at life insurance, bank withdrawals, and a tied tale with Mrs Guinness present during key transactions.
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Lamphiere
Meyer
Helgelein
Lamphere
Ole B. Budsberg
Iola
Wis
First National Bank
Budsberg
LaPorte Savings Bank
Jennie Olson
Guinness
Inquirers
Indiana
Oregon
Bin
Vreeland Principle Adopted by House Caucus Vote
The Republic and caucus of the house voted 115 to 21 to endorse commercial paper as an asset for issuing more currency in emergencies, aligning with the Vreeland bill. The action reflects a move to expand circulating power during crises.
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Washington
House
Local Option Drives Saloon Keeper to Suicide in Train
John Mattee, a Decatur saloon keeper, despondent over local option shutdown and illness, shot himself aboard a train returning from Danville. The death was self-inflicted and occurred on May 7 in Decatur, Illinois.
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Decatur
Ill
John Mattee
Danville
Fleet Arrives in San Francisco for Navy Pageant
The Atlantic battleship fleet steamed into San Francisco Bay amid cheers from a million spectators. Admiral Evans, on the bridge for the last time, met the city’s officials and Civil War era fortifications atop Marin shore hosted a grand, illuminated welcome as the fleet began a cycle of entertainments and official visits.
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San Francisco
Golden Gate
Hampton Roads
Secretary of the Navy
Yorktown
Navy
California
Mount
Tamalpais
Fort Baker
Marin
Lime Point
Presidio
Duffy House
Seal Rocks
Connecticut
Metcalf
Admiral Evans
St. Francis Hotel
How a Leg Was Saved
New York May 7 After doctors warned amputation might save lives a nurse and priest prepared for last rites. Dr Raymond Sullivan a young interne at St Marys hospital saved Policeman Coles Carpenter by alternately baking and freezing the leg to restore circulation. Carpenter recovered enough to use the leg with crutches in four months.
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New York
Coles Carpenter
Raymond Sullivan
St. Mary's Hospital
Carpenter
Sullivan
Wu Aids a Confucius Society in New York
Minister Wan, China's diplomatic representative in Washington, spoke to Chinese residents in New York at a mass meeting to aid the Confucian Society. The plan includes reviving Confucian teachings and building a $1000 Confucian temple in Chinatown.
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New York
Minister Wan
China
Washington
Chinatown
Fighting Bob on the Bridge
Rear Admiral Evans commander in chief of the Atlantic fleet stood on the Connecticut after bridge as the flagship led through the harbor gate His active naval career ends Sunday when he will be relieved from command He cannot participate further due to fitness and the death of a grandchild.
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Evans
Atlantic Fleet
Connecticut
Saloon Keeper Murdered Near Joliet Mystery Three Suspects
Joliet May 7 Jerry Morentic a well known saloon keeper of Rockdale near Joliet has been found dead. Suspicion falls on three men who were traveling as umbrella menders. Police and local residents discuss possible motives as investigators question witnesses and scour the scene for clues.
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Hesata
Robbery Motive Suspected at Saloon Crime Scene
In a saloon, a struggle occurred with a fitted till, revolver, and pocketbook stolen. Three men posing as umbrella menders were linked to the crime, described as a third attempt on Morentic's life. Two officers arrived after curtains were pulled, finding the keeper face down. no shots heard by family or neighbors.
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Morentic
Nats
Public Update On Ex President Cleveland Condition
Mrs. Cleveland announces nightly statements via Associated Press on ex president Cleveland who is ill with indigestion. The first update reports he is getting along well and gaining rapidly. The notices are issued daily to keep the public informed of his condition from Lakewood.
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No 1
Ard
Cleveland
Associated Press
Land
Four Die As Shaw Building Fire Ravages Houston Block
Fire nearly destroys the Shaw building at San Jacinto and Congress in downtown Houston. Guests at the Houston hotel escape narrowly. two women and two girls are believed killed in the blaze.
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Houston
Tex
Shaw
San Jacinto
Congress Streets
Houston Hotel
Roosevelt Noncommittal on Chicago Waterway Meet
President Roosevelt was asked by Chicago commercial groups to attend their waterway convention in October. He did not firmly decline but indicated he fears he cannot accept the invitation.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Chicago
Hogs and cattle market summary Chicago May 7 1908
Official receipts yesterday 30004 shipments 8267 Estimated receipts today 26000 tomorrow 18000 Market mixed six lower and steady to lower ranges across hogs cattle and sheep. Light hogs and mixed packers sold in narrow bands. heavy shipper grades firm to upper. Cattle and sheep margins varied with overall weak to steady tone. Texas and western cattle noted. Grain firm from Beach-Wickham Grain Co.
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Reeves
Texas
John A Babcock with North American Commission Co
John A Babcock is identified with North American Commission Co offering reliable service. The message promises prompt responses and a “square deal” without qualifiers or extra details.
District Attorney Jerome Defends Met Rail Probe
New York May 7 Jerome testified before Commissioner Hand on Metropol itan Street Railway campaign contributions to Tammany Hall and the Republican organization, calling it policy to win favors by being seen. He said motions to open street work required officials signatures and that delays once occurred until a proper person was seen. He disclosed grand jury minutes and asserted he treated Thomas F Ryan with courtesy and aimed to reveal facts in the Metropolitan affair without wasting public funds.
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New York
Hand
Jerome
Metropoltan Street Railway Company
Tammany Hall
Committee of Metropolitan Stockholders
Hughes
Rosalsky
Metropolitan Street Railway Company
Thomas F. Ryan
Metropolitan Company
Ryan
Metropolitan
Jail Delivery in Russia Leads to Escape Bid
A group of political prisoners at Alexandrovek attempted to seize liberty after disarming guards in the prison yard. Illinsky led the effort and assassinated General Count Alexis P. Ignatieff in 1906. Ten men initially escaped, three guards died, six wounded, and a long pursuit left two escapees killed and four wounded. Three prisoners, including Illinsky, were recaptured.
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Alexandrovek
Illinsky
Alexis P. Ignatieff
Tver
Senate passes child labor bill in DC school hours ban
Washington May 7 The senate approved a bill prohibiting paid work by children under fourteen in the District of Columbia during school hours and outside 1 a.m. to 7 p.m. A resolution asks the Interstate Commerce Board about possible railway rate law clashes. Other measures: conference report on army bill approved and canteen reestablishment vote in soldiers homes defeated 167 to 46.
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Washington
Senate
District of Columbia
Interstate Commerce Board
Warner
Brownsville
Not Guilty Verdict in Tucker Mail Fraud Case
Topeka Kansas May 7 The jury in the H H M Tucker Jr case charged with using the mails to promote the Uncle Sam OU company in a defrauding scheme returned a verdict of not guilty.
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Topeka
Kan
H. HM. Tucker, Jr
Uncle Sam OU
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