Much Wanted Chinaman Seized by Police
A man answering the description of the supposed murderer of Miss Elsie Sigel was captured after being taken from a train in British Columbia. Police reported the arrest of a suspect commonly called a Chinaman as officers followed leads in the case.
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Elsie Sigel
British Columbia
Vancouver
B. C
Leon Ling
Filste Sigel
Canadian Pacific
Revelstoke
I. C
Ill-Fated Girl Buried Privately After Slaying Case
The ill fated Elsie Sigel is buried in Woodlawn cemetery in a private ceremony attended by her father brothers and uncle. Police hold Cheng or Chew Gain as a material witness while theories center on jealousy tied to Chu gain as the suspect. The Chinatown mission plans a reward fund for information leading to the killer.
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New York
Elsie Siepel
Chinamat
Leon Ling
Willam L. Leon
Leon
Comaldern
Amadom
Kie
Elele Sigel
Elsie Suxelé
Suc Leeng
Kinser
Hele
Riste Sigel
Woodlawn
Reginald
Theodore
Prange Rigel
Mra Sigel
Chinatown
Ulale Sigel
Dover Street
Misse Sigel
Siuver
Pung VY
Mow
Wey
Chitown
Sigel
Ture
Jas
Tran Lang
Chu Fain
Plorence Todd
Chingtown
Ernie Sigel
Chew Gain
Mre
Elsie Alee
Dreams and romance swirl around Elsie Sigel murder case
Mrs. Todd testifies Elsie Sigel loved Chu Gain then Leo Ling and refused his marriage proposal. She recalls a dream of Elsie and another dream Chu Gain had of Elsie crying for help. Police raid on Sucy laundry uncovers an opium den and leads to arrests, including Josie Suey and her husband. Both will be witnesses.
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Elsie
Chu Gain
Todd
Leon Ling
Pit Lt
Chiu
Chis
Josie Suey
Louis Suey
Sucy
Aliso
Josie Sucy
Ray
Wis
Elsie Sige
Miss Liget
Chinese consuls urged to aid capture of Elsie Sigel killers
Washington dispatch reports the Chinese legation instructed consuls across the United States to help apprehend the murderers of Elsie Sigel. New York and San Francisco are singled out for heightened vigilance to show Chinese not allied in crime and to emphasize crimes among Chinese against each other.
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Washington
United States
Elsie Sigel
New York
San Franecisco
Amsterdam Chinaman Arrested as Witness in Sigel Murder
Shun Lin, who claims innocence, is identified as a Chinese man linked to the Elsie Sigel case. He admits acquaintance with Sigel and Leon Ling but denies involvement. Detective Forbes detains him as a witness after Kennedy alerted police. Lin says he may have seen Leon Ling with the victim months earlier.
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Amsterdam
West Galway
Shun Lin
Leon Ling
Eisie Sigel
Eisle Sigel
Forbes
New York
Leon
Chun Lin
Harvey Kenenedy
Chun Sin
Choo Sin
Elsie Sigel
Kennedy Oe
Chinatown proclamation vows to aid in murder hunt
A flaring poster in Pittsburgh urges Chinese to assist police in finding Leon Ling the alleged killer of Elsie Rigel. The message from the Fix Companies based in San Francisco claims lawless acts by Chinese threaten legitimate enterprises and urges loyalty over fear in locating the suspect.
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Pittsborts
Tonighy
Fix Companies
San Francisco
Leon Ling
Elsie Rigel
Cattleman Cleared in Bank Robbery Case at Kemena
Hartiesvill Oklahoma June 21 Thaa Jordans and four cattlemen from Kemena were cleared today of robbing a Colllineville bank a year ago. Financial trouble led Jordan to demand money and return with four men to force the cashier to cash his check. The bank held his notes and refused payment.
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Hartiesvill
Okla
Thaa Jordans
Kemena
Jordan
Mauretania Sets Transatlantic Record From New York
The Cunard steamer Mauretania clipped fifty minutes off the eastbound record from New York to Queenstown and completed the voyage in four days seventeen hours and twenty one minutes. The previous record stood at four days eighteen hours and eleven minutes.
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Queenstown
Cunard Steiner
More Light on Perrin Cadé Conspiracy Case
Washington reports Attorney General action seeks full senate access to confidential files in the Perrin conspiracy to defraud government case. Perrin, from Williams Arizona, was convicted but reversed on perjury claims linked to land fraud in California timber cases.
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Washington
Wickersham
Senate
Judiciary
KE. B. Perrin
Williams
Arizona
California
Boneparte
Department of Justices
Robert T. Devlin
United States
District of
Whekersham
Devito
Perrin
Devlin
Benatar Plies
Borah
Overman
Department of Justice
Tey
Sheth
Distriet
Horr
Baet
Judiciary Committee
Herr
Harr
Marr
W J. Byrne
Secret Service
Francis Heney
Byrne
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Hart
Abenetor Korab
Rie Colleaguer
Bonaparte
Spell
Merah
Onde Mate
Rooonwell
Bonaparte Declines Comment on OC Case
Former attorney general Bonaparte was briefed on AP dispatches from Washington stating that Attorney General Wickersham was ordered to send to the senate documents relating to the Perrin case. He declined to comment further, saying it would be inappropriate to speak under the circumstances.
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Faitimore
Thartes J Honaparte
Associated Presse
Washington
Wickersham
Senate
EB. Perrin
Williams
Arne
Honaperte
Michigan Bank Close Prompted by Currency Centre Telegram
Washington reports the centre tier of the currency received a telegram about the Piret National Bank closure. Details indicate a sudden halt in operations affecting deposits and daily banking activities as authorities review conditions and safeguards.
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Washington
Bank of Ironwood Closes as Directors Name Examiner
Bank of Ironwood Michigan shut its doors today. The board of directors took the auction and requested a national bank examiner supervise. The institution was capitalized at 590000 dollars with a 20000 dollar surplus.
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Bank of Ironwood
Mich
National Bank
Newsboys Express Regret on Death of Aged Chaplain Hale
A Spokane Newsboys association head Arthur Prague signed a postal card message reading in open session as the senate acknowledged the death of Rev. Edward Hale. Senator Piles of Washington requested the note be printed in the congressional record.
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Hale
Washington
Senate
Arthur Prague
Spokane Newsboys’ Association
Edward Hale
Piles
Execution of Yi Hal Dam in Hawaii’s first hanging in three years
Honolulu June 21 Yi Hal Dam a Korean and recent murder convict was hanged today marking the first execution in the territory in three years. The condemned man faced the noose at the territorial jail as officials carried out the sentence after appeals were exhausted.
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Honolulu
Hawaiian
Yi Hal Dam
Calhoun graft case set for next Monday in San Francisco
San Francisco prosecutors deny Vehemently that Vehemently holds federal post in graft case against Patrick Calhoun president of United Railroads. Arguments over who may act for district attorney and alleged payments to Heney flare as Judge Lawler warns against personalities and declares readiness to curb improper conduct.
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San Francisco
Calhoun
Patrick Calhoun
United Railroads
John 4. Furey
William H. Lawler
Jawler
Francie J. Heneys
Distriet
Loneden
United States
A. A. Moore
Tolluy
Heney
Knox
Moore
Rudolph Spreckels
Spreckels
Lawler
Chicago Baptists Press University Professor Over Divinity View
Chicago Baptist ministers escalate conflict with a University of Chicago professor over a book denying the divinity of Christ. A stormy session at the Chicago conference drew sharp protests and widespread unrest among attendees as the issue sparked immediate action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Baptist
Hy Morning Journal
Chicago
Gee
University of Chicago
Taft Optimistic on New Corporation Tax Plan
Washington report says President Taft backs a 2 percent levy on earnings over 5000 with exemptions for small firms. Attorney General Wickersham and Senator Root draft the measure while Senate members press for constitutional review and enforcement details through the Internal Revenue Service and Commerce Department.
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Wickersham
Senator Root
Morning Journal Special
Washington
Taft
White House
Senate
Elkins
Edkins
Tafto
Moet
Supreme Court
Spreckels
United States
Internal Revenue Bureau
Internal Revenue Authorities
Bureau of Corporations
Department of Commerce
Osor
Wilckersham
Benater Root
Knox
Senatore Aldrich
Burrowe Penrose Hale
Cullom
McCumber, &Root
Whine
Finanhe Committee
Senate Hides Policy Debate Over Dingley Rate
Washington June 21 The senate committee on finance debates amending the Dingrey law to restore a 1 percent ad valorem rate on hides taken from the free list. Senator Warren Wyoming and Senator Carter Montana press the measure while Senator Page Vermont opposes. Debate continues with predictions of late action as emotions flare over free hides and leather industry interests.
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Washington
Senate
Warren
Wyoming
Carter
Montana
Page
Vermont
Carter ‘Gomerted
Beef trust profits from hides, claim raises question
A reader notes a remark about a beef trust grabbing all profits on hides and wonders what the source is. The snippet hints at concern over price manipulation and profit capture in the beef industry.
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Beef Trust
House Stirs Action On Census Bill And Appointments
Washington June 2 House leaders pushed through key measures including the conference report for the 18th census and a Senate amendment on examination residency for appointments. The conference on the main bill was sent back after agreeing to the Senate amendment and rejecting other changes. A Senate resolution to continue unexpended funds for river and harbor work was adopted.
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Washington
House
Senate
Education Negro's Sole Salvation
Booker T. Washington told a large Norfolk audience that educating the Negro is the race's salvation and that true education widens needs and drives progress toward better clothing, housing, and a bank account.
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Norfolk
Booker T. Washington
Washington
Senate Approves National Lottery Plan Amid Delays
Havana reporters note the senate accepted a committee report approving a national lottery. Details will be sent to conference committees in both houses and a law is expected within days.
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Havana
Senate
Naw
Court martial set for Lieutenant Nettles trial
Washington reports the president ordered a court martial for Lieutenant Clarence A. Nettles. The trial will take place in Denver on July 6, under General Thomas with Brigadier General F. K. Smith officiating, following charges of financial irregularities. The officer is retired and the case centers on department of Colorado actions.
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Washington
Denver
Cele
Clarence A. Nettles
Thomas
Department of Colorado
Nettten
Colorado Records First Tornado in State
A tornado yesterday destroyed a large barn on the Phillips ranch near Wellington, Colorado. The cyclone ripped power lines and a chimney, marking the first reported tornado in the state.
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Colorado
Fort Collins
Cole
Philips Ranch
Wellington
Oath House
Alate
Two-Cent Fare Law Costs Railroads in Illinois
A Chicago bulletin from the bureau of railway news and statistics shows the two cent fare law cost Illinois railroads $15,609,000 in the last fiscal year. It disputes the railway and warehouse commission claim of higher earnings from increased travel due to the lower rate.
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Chicago
Bureau of Railway News and Statistics
Llinets
Skae
Fitnels Railway and Wearehome Commission
Americans to Have Hand in Chinese Rail Loan
Cologne dispatch reports Berlin seeks to satisfy American wishes on the Hankow Beichuan railway loan. A German financial group is said to be willing to allow American participation, despite potential damage to German interests.
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Cologne
Koolniseh: Zeitung
Berlin
Chienee
Hankow Bee Chuen
United States
Decline to Waste on Peace Propaganda
The Inter national Council of Wenn teniah discarded most of its report on peace efforts. A separate committee urged barring girls under thirteen from work in theatres and public places.
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National Council of Wenn Teniah
Peace and Arbitration Committee
Richstockman Near Moral Brutally Avert Tragedy
Pablo Arellanes is named as a victim in a bloody crime witnessed by farm hands who felt powerless to stop the violence. The incident prompted a formal response as authorities investigated the brutal act.
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Pablo Arellanes
Murderer Captured After Brutal Ranch Slaying in Mora New Mexico
Pablo Arellanes, a nephew, overpowered and captured after killing his uncle Pablo Arotlanes at a Mora County ranch. He was placed in Mora Jail under heavy guard. Initial exam showed no lunacy, though family notes prior mental strain.
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Eld
Aearby Field
Lousdy
Arellanes
Mora
Jal
Ploesetelane
Alvo
Roosevelt Sends Baby Antelopes to Daughter
Two baby antelopes shipped by express from Colonel Roosevelt for his daughter Mrs Nicholas Longworth arrive in New York aboard the Vaderland from Antwerp and Dover. Captain Borman oversees the animals on the bridge as they are fed milk from a bottle during the voyage. The antelopes were loaded on the Vaderland at Antwerp from the German steamer Admiral.
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New York
Express
Colonel Roosevelt
Mra
Nicholas Longwerth
Vaderlang
Hail kills hundreds of sheep in Mexico report
Report from Chihuahua says a hail storm at Encinillas near Chihuahua killed 1500 sheep on General Luis Terraza's ranch. Passengers on the Mexican Central train said dead sheep lined the railroad track. International Printing Pressmen's Union opens its twenty first convention in Omaha with welcome addresses from city officials and union leaders.
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Paso
Tex
Chihuahua
Mex
General Luis Terraza
Encinellas
Mexican Central
Omaha
International Printing Pressmen's Union of North America
J. Nahiman
Prank A. Kene Peed
Western Laborer
Tieorge J. Kerry
Ban Francisco
International Union
Nome steamer Victoria arrives with 540000 dollars
The steamship Victoria, first sailing from Nome this season, reached Beatrice with a cargo valued at 540000 dollars in gold.
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York
Mauretania
Denate
Perrin Cade
Wickersham Odrered
Morning Journal
Bonaparte Decline
Hianging In
Toamotaha
Suecist
Footer Losto
Ogheme
Feadible
Buch
Hills
Cuba
Nettles
Neat
DDD
International Commit of Wien
Promboil
Toronto
Out
The
Inter
Richstockman
Juses Vegas
N. M
Pablo Arotlanes
Mara
Mora County
Mexico
Vrinting
Beatrico
Wyo
Victoria
Nome
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