19 May 1908
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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1908
Page
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Autopsy in LaPorte reveals a female victim among seven buried remains from Mrs Gunness farm. Bodies include Jennie Olsen and Ole Budsberg with two other dismembered remains. Greening tale ties to disappearances. police probe ongoing into the professor and his wife from Los Angeles college.
Investigators entertain the possibility that Mrs. Gunness killed Jennie Olsen and a man and woman on a single night. Stomach contents of four victims will be analyzed for poison. Disappearances occurred in September 1906 and May 1907. A watch linked to Ray Lamphere case was identified as belonging to J G Ramden’s half brother. Seven unidentified bodies buried in potter’s field after Christian services.
Chicago May 19 standings and daily scores from major leagues show Pittsburgh Philadelphia New York Boston Cincinnati Brooklyn and others with varied wins and losses. Details include game results at Cincinnati Pittsburg St Louis and Washington plus association results Kansas City Milwaukee Minneapolis St Paul and other western games.
Mae Catherine Wood testified in a New York supreme court divorce case against United States Senator Thomas C. Platt. She claims a secret 1901 marriage at the Fifth Avenue hotel supported by a minister, a certificate, and letters. Platt denies the wedding. testimony recounts letters, a ring, and a disputed agreement.
Threats against Proserca tor Smith persist with another Brooklyn postmarked letter urging resignation under threat of death. The body of Hudsberg was shipped to Iola Wisconsin for burial.
Spokane May 19 The state Democratic convention split on district delegate selection to Denver and decided on double representation with each man holding half a vote. Liquor policy caused friction as back county delegates pressed local option but were defeated in the platform committee. The body backed William Jennings Bryan for president and urged tariff revision control of trusts initiative and referendum postal savings banks and national or state bank deposit guarantees.
In Eau Claire Wisconsin on May 19 ministers and leading citizens formed a law enforcement league to curb alleged defiance of statutes by saloons. The organization is headed by millionaire O H Ingram.
United States minister to Venezuela W. W. Russell arrived in New York on leave of absence with his family. He will proceed to Washington after a brief home stay.
Albany May 19 Governor David B. Hill has booked passage on the Baltic to Europe, sailing June 11. It will be his first trip abroad.
The official forecast up to 8 pm reports generally fair skies across Illinois Indiana and Wisconsin with lower Michigan and Iowa experiencing rain.
Chicago markets report mixed hog and cattle报价s with official receipts, shipments, and estimated arrivals. Hogs ranged from 5.10 to 6.50 for various grades, cattle from 2.40 to 7.26, and sheep from 5.30 to 7.32. prices reflect a weak to steady trend across regions and suppliers. Reports from East Buffalo and Western states outline similar movements, with crews noting active hog trade and steady to weaker sheep values.
The body of Miss Bertha Vanderbilt, assistant in the Princeton university library, was recovered floating in the Raritan canal near the Carnegie lake aqueduct. She disappeared last Wednesday afternoon. Two boy campers from Trenton found the body while rowing. No signs of foul play. authorities suspect drowning after attempting to ford the stream under the canal. Her parents reside in Amsterdam, New York.
In Washington on May 19 the senate met briefly. Heyburn’s long filibuster stalled a conference report on increasing irrigable land from 160 to 320 acres, which was withdrawn. The conference report on the legislative, executive and judicial appropriation bill was approved and an executive session held. The house deficiency appropriation bill valued at 17,368,572 dollars passed, ending the supply bills. A joint resolution provided a lifetime annuity of 125 dollars per month to the widows of Surgeons James Carroll and Jesse Lazear for their yellow fever discovery work.
Witness described receiving a marriage certificate and staying three days at a hotel before returning to duties. A secret marriage, a photo with To my little wife written on back, and a discussion of the line written jointly by the senator and Miss Wood are detailed. Letters from the senator to Miss Wood are read, touching on marriage and Mrs. Janeway.
Baltimore May 18 The magician Kellar closed his professional career after Saturday’s performance at Ford’s Opera House. He is fifty nine and has been before the public for over forty years.
Paris May 19 A wedding between Prince Helie de Sagan and Mme Gould faces obstacle from Jay Gould's will halves for children without executors consent Count Boni opposition to stepfather plan and possible custody challenge They may wed abroad possibly England to avoid French courts while religious ceremony could proceed under Protestant rite without conversion.
A fragment notes John A Babcock with The North American Commission Company offering reliable service and prompt responses for a square deal with assurances. The unreadable text hints at a sales or business pitch emphasizing dependable, fair treatment.
Commander Peary arrived after a Washington conference with the president to raise about a third of the needed 1000000 dollars for his ninth Arctic expedition. He said past campaigns faced similar shortages but funds arrived near departure and expressed strong belief in reaching the pole this time. He noted twenty years of work and urged supporters not to fail now.
Preparations at the New York navy yard for the sixth annual military mass next Sunday morning. About 6,000 troops and sailors are expected to attend. William Ironsides Reaney conceived the idea and will serve as celebrant.
Madrid May 19 President Roosevelt is among world leaders sending congratulations to King Alfonso on the twenty second anniversary of his birth. The message reflects continued cordial relations between the United States and Spain.
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