Farm's Crop of Mysteries and a Farmhouse Tragedy
The case centers on Mrs. Guinness and her four dead, possibly murdered in an arson fire at her farm. Hired man Ray Lamphere is jailed on murder suspicions as investigators exhume bodies, with three identified and claims of further remains. A broader web of deception and alleged suitors surrounds the Guinness family amid police work and sensational public interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Olsen
Hyfurs
Rey Lamphere
Darrow
Lamphere
Chicago
Guinness Farm
Mystery at Guinness Farm and Possible Victim Links
Details emerge from the Guinness case with claims of hidden deaths at the farm. Witnesses allege extortion, deaths linked to the wife, and possible accomplices while police explore buried remains and a secret burial ground theory.
Itinerant preacher acquitted in Roosevelt letter case
Ira D. Williams an itinerant preacher and his wife testified a third person mailed the incriminating letter to President Roosevelt. The letter was written in a mission house in Cheyenne where Williams was in charge, and posted by a soldier who frequented the place. The defense established no direct involvement by Williams. The case was dismissed by United States Commissioner Hinsidate.
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Roosevelt
Senate
Congress
Bre
Army
Twenty-fifth Infantry
Brownsville
Col
Wiliam F. Stewart
Arizona
Foraker Bil
United States
Flo
Col. Stewart
Jhima
Secrec
Vermont
Smith
Rayner
Stelwart Fetter
Raynor
Stewart
White House
Michigan
Denver
Cole, May
Ira D. Williams
Hinsidate
Wiliams
Cheyenne
Williams
Soldier Executed During Desertion Breakout at Fort Ethan Allen
Burlington May 8 a soldier convict named Patrick Rynne at Fort Ethan Allen was shot and killed by Private Thomas Mallory of the Fifteenth Cavalry while attempting to escape. Rynne had eighteen months remaining on a desertion sentence and listed New York City as his residence at enlistment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Iberty
Patrick Rynne
Fort Ethan Allen
Thomas Mallory
Fifteenth Cavalry
Rynne
New York City
Prince zu Eulenburg jailed amid Berlin perjury probe
Reports state Prince zu Eulenburg was arrested at Liebenberg and transported to Charity Hospital on a perjury charge related to testimony about alleged immoral acts with two men twenty-five years ago. Bail was set at 125000 but denied.
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Berlin
May
Prince Philip
Zu Eulenburg
Prince Zu Eulenburg
Maximilien Harden
The
Aukunft
William
Empire
Vienna
Harden
Rescue After Severe Sea Storm Saves 72 From Wreck
Near Fire Island the Peter Rickmers, a large German liner, broke apart in towering seas. Seventy two seamen were saved after hours of peril as gale and surf battered the hull. Fire Island lifeboats fought exhausting waves but none of the men were lost, and no permanent injuries were reported. The vessel lies wrecked on the bar with bow and stern torn away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rickmers
New York
Fire Island
Peter Rickmers
Lfesavers
Emma the cat of Asheville ends hero’s tale after brave deed
Emma, a large black mouser owned by D. J. McLellan postmaster of a rural Asheville suburb, helped divert robbers during a post office safe raid. Two attackers were captured and later hanged while two accomplices were jailed. the clerk survived. Emma was killed by a train and buried with ceremonies.
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Asheville
N.C
Emma
D. J. McLellan
Therain
Ives
McLellan's
H. Alexander
Alexander
Desperado
United States
Postal Service
Gra
New Haven Railroad Pleads Guilty to Law Violation
Special to The Washington Pest Boston mass May The Supreme Court affirms Attorney General Malone that the New York New Haven Hartford Railroad violated the law in owning or controlling multiple trolley and railway lines. The decision notes directors and presidents held dual roles across the companies with no extra compensation beyond their New Haven salary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Boston
Mass
Supreme Court
Malone
New York
New Haven
New Haven Road
City Federation votes to trim trees for hat safety
In Fort Worth the City Federation meeting sees a resolution guiding the street commissioner to prune street trees to six feet. The aim is to protect the fashionable Merry Widow hats from branch interference as women travel residential streets.
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Washington Post
Fort Worth
Tex
Wright Brothers Fly Ten Ascents at Dunes Test Site
At Manteo North Carolina on May 8 the Wright brothers completed up to ten brief flights in a now design steering gear tests. They plan longer hops to Oregon Inlet and expect to set new distance and maneuver records aboard their heavier than air machine. Weather was favorable with 20 to 25 mph SW breeze and a 250 foot monorail start. The engine weighs 190 pounds delivering about 30 horsepower and the craft weighs around 350 pounds. Observers included Capt Ward and life savers from Kill Devil. Boston reports note Aero Club of America seeks 25 000 dollars to fund international contests for heavier than air craft.
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Washington Post
Manteo
N. C
Wright Brothers
Kul-Deyil Hin
Wrights
Maybo
Oregon Inlet
Kin Devil H
Kill Deva Hul
Ward
Boston
Mass
Aero Club of America
New York
Alexander Graham Bell
The
Aero Club
Wife of Lamb’s secretary killed in buggy accident
Mrs Henry M Tyler wife of a prominent lawyer and daughter of E E Keith Tyler was killed when hurled from a buggy at Gwethmey Henrico County this morning. Her head struck a tree fracturing her skull. Her child was unhurt. The Harris defect in the harness is suspected of causing the accident.
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Representative Lamb
Washington Post
Richmond
Henry M. Tyler
E E. Keith Tyler
Court of Ancaip
Gwethmey
Henrico County
Miai Tyter
Parsons Warns Hughes Likely to Seek Re election If Race Track Bills Fail
New York May report quotes Rep Herbert Parsons, chair of the New York County Republican committee, saying failure to pass anti race track gambling bills during the special session would force Gov Hughes to run again. He predicts Hughes would be renominated and campaign on the anti gambling issue would assure his reelection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons
Hughes
New York
Herbert Parsons
Chinese Rebels Hold Pass On Tonking Border
Rebels capture Lai Hu Pass in Yunan with French arms. Foreign Board seeks aid from French minister V. E. Bapst to suppress several thousand rebels trained by Frenchmen along the Tonking border.
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Foreign Board
Peking
May
V. E. Bapst
China
Yunan
Lai Hu
Tonking
Poison Squad Seeks Volunteers for Research at Agriculture and MCA
Dr. Wiley of the Bureau of Chemistry plans new experiments testing poisons in headache remedies. He seeks recruits through the MCA employment bureau, after using department clerks and former diet experiment subjects. Four volunteers, including two MCA members, have offered, with details to be announced.
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Bureau of Y. M. C. A
Department of Agriculture
Wiley
Bureau of
Department
The
MCA
Young Men's Christian Association
Tir
Heiress Flees Titles as Nobles Chase Across Oceans
Miss June Boland Suther land of Gainsville Fla inherits a large fortune. While touring Europe and Britain she attracted Italian count and French vicomte admirers. In New York she resides at the Prince George Hotel and now plans to flee to avoid further suitings from titled fortune hunters.
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Washington Post
New York
May
June Boland Sutherland
Gainsville
Fla
Europe
Britain
Prince George Hotel
Sutherland
Naval Veteran Dies While Horse Dying in City
Henry Nisbet a 64 year old Navy veteran and Army and Navy Union member collapses and dies on a Manhattan sidewalk after watching a horse become trapped in a manhole at Forty second Street and Madison Avenue. He was en route to Presbyterian Hospital where his son a dentist would undergo an operation.
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Sen
New York
Forty-second Street
Madison Avenue
Henry Nisbet
United States Naval Service
Army and Navy Union
Mr. Nisbet
Lexington Avenue
136
Fleets Great Day Evans Gives Up Command
San Francisco hosts the largest naval review yet with the Atlantic and Pacific fleets totaling over 400 000 tons. Secretary Metcalf aboard Yorktown receives seventeen salute from every ship marking a ceremonial personal representation of the President. Admiral Evans plans retirement at 60 and Admiral Thomas to command until May 11. Japanese Ambassador Takahira sends regrets and praises Roosevelt as fleets depart for repairs and cruises.
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San Francisco
May
Pacific
Metcalf
Yorktown
Hay Cities
Navy Yard
Evans
Ph Bicien
Connecticut
Charles M. Thomas
Admiral Evans
Tomas
Weakington
Thomas
Atlante
Charles M. Sperry
Fay
Gass
Admiral Glass
Nebraska
California
Gov. Sheldon
Gov. Gillett
St. Francis Hotel
Edward R. Taylor
Fairmont Hotel
Barca
Takahira
Orient
Roonevelt
Manchukiuta
Perry
Japan
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Union Station
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Helgelein
Ty Lamphere
Ice Greening
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Jennie Olen
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Oklahoma
Sherif Smuytzer
Workin
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R. C
Thorveld Bo Fenen
Gunniss
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Sorenson
Warrin Bonn
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Banking Dept. of Union Trust Co
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Emmia
Massachusetts Supreme Court
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Aeture
Chie R. R
Anako-Mortaw
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Raliimers
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