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May 6, 1908: Shocked Judge Grants Divorce; Bodies Found at Indiana Murder Farm

Posted on May 6, 2026 by lmharnisch

May 6, 1908: A judge in Connecticut grants a divorce to Henry Lord with details so shocking that the judge stays the proceedings. And crowds visit the Indiana murder farm. Continue reading →

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May 10, 1908

Posted on May 10, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, I’ll leave it to someone else to comment on women’s concepts of body image in the early 20th century. Below, interesting coverage of the Laporte, Ind., "death farm." The Times reported yesterday that Belle Gunness had been captured. Today’s … Continue reading →

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May 9, 1908

Posted on May 9, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, a banjo recital that makes everyone feel like getting up and dancing … Below, Belle Gunness is captured as investigators uncover more bodies on the Laporte, Ind., "death farm" … Problems at a convention for the unemployed: "Gas House" … Continue reading →

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May 7, 1908

Posted on May 7, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, an influential article by Harris Dickson appears in the Saturday Evening Post … Below, the term "soul kiss" is 100 years old? Imagine that. What’s this? The term "soul kiss" is attributed to Mary Pepper, a medium who is … Continue reading →

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May 6, 1908: Shocked Judge Grants Divorce; Bodies Found at Indiana Murder Farm

Posted on May 6, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, an update in the divorce case of Henry Lord … The judge doesn’t even bother to hear all the testimony before dissolving the marriage. What became of Augustine Emanuel Lord and coachman Harry Cameron? Alas, The Times is no … Continue reading →

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