One More Corpse Dug Up in Guinness Farm Tragedy
Rapid developments in the Guinness farm murders near LaPorte Indiana reveal a rising death toll now totaling fourteen including Mrs Guinness and her three children. Investigators report letters from Mrs Guinness to Ray Lamphere found in a trunk, plus rings possibly hers, as Lamphere faces murder charges.
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Guinness
LaPorte
Ind
G Guinness
Mack
Lamphere
Neith
Mrs. Guinness
Guinness Farm
A Few Human Scraps From a Grist of Bodies
A barnyard grave yielded a decomposed torso and leg with shattered bones. Officials examined the site near Fort Wayne but offered no details about a missing resident, as a shoes and purse frame suggested the remains may be a woman.
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Griece
Angenberk
Mr. White
For Wayne
Guinness
Sherif Amutzer
Fort Wayne
New Witness Keys Motive in Guinness Case
Peter Colgon, a new witness, told prosecutor BR N Smith that Ray Lamphere admitted attempting to blackmail Mrs Guinness. The testimony strengthens the claimed motive for a dispute with the Guinness woman, which led to the farmhouse fire. Colson said Lamphere proclaimed, a few days before the April 28 blaze, that he forced her to kneel.
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Peter Col Gon
BR. N. Smith
Ray Lamphere
Lamphere tied to extort money amid murder and arson case
The prosecutor alleges Lamphere learned how Andrew Helgelein was killed and tried to coerce funds from a woman. This pressure contributed to her charging him as a lunatic and, amid related moves, the Guinness home was set on fire.
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Tom
Tamplere
Andrew Helgelein
Lamphere
Guinness
Evans Flag Comes Down In San Francisco Harbor Review
In San Francisco Secretary of the Navy Metcalf reviewed 44 ships from the Atlantic and Pacific fleets as Admiral Evans, unable to attend, saw his flag lowered on the Connecticut and Admiral Thomas’ flag raised. Evans proceeds to Washington awaiting retirement in August amid shore festivities.
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San Francisco
Admiral Evans
Connecticut
Thomas
Navy
Washington
Morgan in the Combine in New Jersey branch testimony
Cyrne H. McCormick president of International Harvester describes the New Jersey branch in an ouster suit. He cites 1200,000,000 capital stock from J Z Morgan Co and five harvester firms adding 70000000. Company spent 15 million on betterments since 1902 and paid 2 million in dividends over the past five years. He notes no price changes after merger until this year a general eight percent increase.
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Jefferson City
Cyrne H. McCormick
International Harvester Company, ii
New Jersey
Lis Conan
J. Z. Morgan & Co
New York
Five Harvester Companies
Lynching Arrested Man Sparks Racial Violence Incident
A ten year old Black man named Kimo Harvara was lynched in Pulaski Town after an attempted crime. In Vermont St Johns bury a kitchen gas stove explosion killed Mrs Joan Wilson and two children Mary Lee and Sarah and John Wilson, all Wilsons.
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Kimo Harvara
Pulaski
St. Johnsbury
Joan Wilson
Mary Lee
Sarah
John Wilson
The Centenary Waltz Anniversary in Paris 1908
In Paris this year 1908 marks the waltz anniversary with M de Trenis credited as the introducer and his partner Hamelin a Creole. Early shy society resisted exhibition until a pair danced and he praised the art as blending two dancers like polished marble. Trenis himself failed to see its popularity after rapid spins muddled his mind.
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Paris
M. de Trenis
Trenis
Hamelin
de Trenis
Mme. Recamier
M. de ‘Trenis
Willing to Compromise Over Chewing Tobacco
A fragment from a Chicago News cartoon shows Mrs Hayrix Hiram asking why not quit chewing. Hayrix By replies with a rustic vow to quit only if Marer stops chewing the rag.
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Hayrix
Hiram
Chicago News
Nine Little Pigs Keep Busy, Rooting for Home Nine
A brief New York World quip contrasts a busy caregiver with a playful nod to a sports or animal theme. The line references nine offspring and a rooting interest in a home team or group, capturing a light, humorous tone from the era.
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New York World
The Stingy Man With a Big Heart
A writer notes a man labeled stingy is actually generous to family, paying what he owes and supporting dependents. Behind a hard exterior lies tenderness and sacrifice, as outward appearances conceal a caring nature and hidden burdens. Judge not lest ye be judged.
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Ile
Ruby breasted birds puzzled naturalists by migration
The ruby breasted birds native to South America migrate to the north in hot weather. They nest in the north and return to the tropics in August before cold weather hits. How they survive the long journey has puzzled naturalists. Miss Brooks notes that with ample space and good feeding of honey and insects they are not hard to raise.
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South America
Tropics
Wireless typesetting by wireless waves announced in London
Danish inventor Hans Knudsen, famed for liquid air work, claims a new wireless typesetting system can set type in Paris from London via waves, producing 3 words per hour and enabling news to reach printing presses without Marconi links. He also demonstrates wireless photography sending recognizable king and Kaiser images through walls.
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Paris
London
Cecil
Hans Knudsen
Mr. Knudsen
New York Times
New York
Marconi
Knudsen
England
Marcon
Farm for humming birds attracts New York raiser
Miss Gwen Dolin Brooks of New York City plans to raise humming birds at a Central Islip farm in New York. She has bought the farm, secured plans for ovaries, and aims to sell the tiny birds. Brooks says they are easy to keep healthy and already has commissions.
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Gwendolin Brooks
New York City
Central Islip
N. Y
DIGNARD HIRED TO DYNAMITE MADRID PANTHER
Joe Dignard famed hunter and guide hired to hunt a big panther that has haunted Madrid Maine since last fall. The animal has attacked residents, forced cancellations of social events, and lurks near farm buildings at night. Dignard plans to blast a cave with dynamite to force a showdown.
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Joe Dignard
Madrid
Dignard
German university abstainers challenge drinking vows
A movement among graduates of German universities seeks to abolish compulsory drinking by student corps members. Currently abstainers are barred from admission, and initiates are required to drink until nearly intoxicated.
Maytime Magic of Spring by Denis A. McCarthy
A lyric tribute from the New York Sun evokes May as a magician awakening the world from winter. The speaker and beloved Meg are urged to flee city walls and sorrows, wandering into woodlands and streams where spring’s promise dispels cares and brightens life.
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Meg
Mart Tosi
Notable Society Glimpses From Lordly Circles and Crafts
The Countess of Stradbroke joins playwrights as England’s aristocracy adds literary talent. The Hon Mrs Edmund York stands tallest in society at six feet four inches. Mrs Savilla Maloney of Warren Ohio fractured her arm in a fall on ice yet attended church and had it reset after service. Louise Morse, oldest active stage player since Mrs Gilbert’s death, has played Aunt Matilda in The Old Homestead for twenty two years. Mrs Magee of Pittsburgh denies plans to marry Count Cini of Rome and is currently in Europe. A Miss Memina Davis of Porto Rico creates a needlework portrait of Mr Carnegie, a tiny stitched likeness with shadows like a steel engraving.
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Countess of Stradbroke
England
Edmund York
Savilla Maloney
Warren, O
Louise Morse
Gilbert
Matilda
Europe
Memina Davis
Porto Rico
Carnegie
College Leader Butler to Lecture at Copenhagen
President Butler of Columbia University New York will lecture next season at the University of Copenhagen. The Chicago School board's ban on secret fraternities in contests has been upheld by the appellate court. Rev Henry M Sanders D D of New York has given 75000 dollars to Vassar College for a chemical library. Dr Sanders has long been interested in education. Children in Devonshire England will be taught thrift in elementary schools with the savings bank explained and penny banks urged where post office savings may be unavailable.
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President Butler
Columbia University
New York
University of Copenhagen
Chicago School Board
Henry M. Sanders
D. D
Vassar College
Sanders
Devonshire
England
TWO MINUTE SKETCHES David Glasgow Farragut
David Glasgow Farragut is presented as America's premier naval officer. The piece covers his early life, Civil War exploits including New Orleans and Vicksburg, the Mobile Bay action, and his rise to admiral. It emphasizes bravery, long service, and recognition by Congress.
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Glasgow Farragut
Admiral Farragut
Mexico
Farragut
Farrecut
Navy
Darter
Isis
Tennessee
Virginia
Farrag
Gulf of Mexico
New Orleans
Port Hudse
Vicksburg
Mississippi
Grant
Parragut
Mobile Bay
Congress
When to Fall in Love Subtle Rules for Women
A reflective piece advises women to avoid risky romantic feelings until a man clearly shows intent, urging self discipline, exercise, and steady social activity to maintain health and independence. It condemns melodrama and promotes waiting for a respectful, committed partner while stressing self-respect.
Hens and Winter Egg Laying Rates Rise with Younger Flock
A study notes younger hens lay more eggs in winter than older birds, with peak production among pullets kept for multi-year laying. Researchers caution management and breed factors influence winter output.
Visit the Royal for your meats vegetables poultry and fish
Visit the Royal for meats vegetables poultry and fish for your Sunday dinner in Tift.
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the Royal
Tift
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