Murder confessing Chinaman links Leon Ling to Sigel murder
Chung Sin, Leon Ling’s former roommate, under heavy questioning, admits seeing Elsie Sigel’s body in Ling’s room and assisting in moving it to a trunk after she was drugged and killed. He says Ling prepared the trunk and that authorities pressed for truth amid intense questioning. The case centers on Ling’s alleged jealousy and the Seminal execution of the girl.
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Leon Ling
New York
Elsie Sigel
Hie
Canton
West Galway
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Amsterdam
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Jerome
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Relt
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Taft Hosts White House Tax Conference On 2 Percent Levy
Washington figures gather at a dinner as Taft presides over a wide White House conference to shape a proposed 2 percent tax on net corporate earnings. Wickersham Knox and senators draft the measure while ensuring exemptions, penalties, and reporting rules are set before a swift enactment.
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Rent House
Taft
Wickersham
Reat
Knox
Aldrich
Burrows
Penrose
Hale
Cetlom
Flint
Smoot
McCiubar
Lodge
Senate
Finance Committees
Robbery at Waggoner Bank in Fort Worth
A lone robber, described as well dressed and refined, robbed the Waggoner Bank and Trust Company in downtown Fort Worth, Texas, taking about $3,100 to $3,160 in cash before vanishing into crowds. Police chased leads, with a reward offered by the bank and city for his capture as officers questioned witnesses and searched for a waiting vehicle or accomplices.
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Forth Worth
Texas
Av Gerites
Nettily Dresend
Waggoner Bank & Trust Company
Fort Worth
King
Mr. King
Dallas
Roas
Waggoner Bank
Vancouver
Ducks
Shushawp
St. Paul
Ridley Case May Be Nolled In New Jersey
Newark June 22 The case against Frances J Ridley of Atlanta Ga who picked up a bag with 5900 worth of jewelry belonging to Mrs Albert J Albright on a train months ago and was indicted for theft may be nolled The grand jury refused to amend the indictment at the request of the county prosecutor citing a jurisdictional technicality Mrs Ridley says she found the bag in the car and merely opened it in the interest of safety.
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Newark
N. J
Frances J. Ridley
Atante
Albert J. Albright
Nojle
Ito
Richey
Ridley
Suit Filed to Reward Hooper Alexander Contingent Fee Suspicion
Nashville attorney John Laye for the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis railroad charges Governor Smith may have started a suit to reward a faithful servant and allow Hooper Alexander a contingent fee. Laye says the Western and Atlantic lease has yielded improvements worth 1.5 million and defends lease terms and tax exemptions amid a $200000 suit against the railroad.
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Chattanooga
St. Louis
Hooper Alexander
Western
Atlantic
Tye
Smith
Western and Atlantic Railroad
Gordon
Candler Atkinson
Northen
Terrell
Railroad Commission
Jease
McLendon Defends Rail Commission Amid Rate Case Rumors
Chairman McLendon dismissed rumors of a resignation letter from Governor Smith after a port rate dispute. He reiterated independence, denying any communication from the governor and stating he will judge each case on its merits. He defended past criticisms of railroad discrimination in Georgia and stressed continued service on the commission.
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Railroad Commission
Railroad Commission of Georgia
Constitution
Smith
Atlanta Daily
Georgia
McLenton
Thie Commission
Georgia Railroad Commission
Posse Surrounds Fugitive In Swamp After Fatal Farm Incident
George Howell of Johnson County was fatally struck four times in his field by a Black man named Robert Jenkins after a debt dispute. Mrs Howell and a son were involved. Mrs Howell was wounded and Jenkins fled. A large white posse tracked Jenkins to a swamp near the Howell home as dogs followed the trail.
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George Howell
Johnson County
Dublin
Scott
Laurens Line
Howell
Robert Jenkins
Howells Field
Jenkins
Wrightsville
Jenching
Murder trial scene in Palatka shocks court
Palatka Florida June 22 in the murder trial of J M Kelle and M Davidson for the death of W oC Sellars a dramatic moment occurred when Kelle sprang up shouting at a state witness you lie like a dot Kelle was silenced and seated. Prosecution closes today and the defense begins presenting testimony with the case likely to finish tomorrow
Not Authorized Insurance Firm Faces State Action
In Montgomer y Alabama on June 22 special correspondence reports the Great Southern Agency Company of Memphis and Chattanooga is not authorized to do business by the state. Frank X. Ju lien informed officers that the company is not to be carried with Great Southern Life as it undergoes review and potential sanctions.
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Montgomer
Ala
Great Southern Agency Company
Memphis
Chattanooga
Alabama
Gays Com
Nues
Frank X. Ju
Sfe
Great Southern, Life
Dusingen
Assembly Opens 1909 with New Leaders in Two Houses
At 10 this morning the gavel fell and the 1909 summer session of the General Assembly opened. Charles S Northen to organize the Senate, John T Boiseville to organize the House, and prayers began the session. John M Aton elected president of the Senate, Charles Borthen reelected secretary, John Haider named Speaker of the House, with Me Michael withdrawing for R Heideman as speaker pro tem. Proceedings focus on organization and new bill introductions as the governor’s farewell message looms.
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General Assembly
Charles S Northen
Senate
John T. Boiseuillet
John M .Aaton
Charles §& Borthen
John Haider
Jefferson
House
Hon & H
Michael
Marion
R Heideman
John T Boiseville
Chairman McLendon
Julian McCurry
Capital City Club
Manufacturers Club
Hon E H McMichael
Maron
House of Representatives
Hardeman
McMichael
Rabid Dog Runs Amuck in Louisiana Town
A rabid dog ran through Scott Louisiana wounding ten residents including eight children before being shot dead. Victims were sent to New Orleans for Pasteur Institute treatment as authorities contained the outbreak.
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Louisiana
Lafayette
Scott
New Orleans
Pasteur Institute
Weather Prophecy RAIN Forecast With Local Details
Georgia area outlook predicts rain on Wednesday and Thursday with light to moderate south winds. Temperature figures show a low around 65 and a high near normal. rainfall in the last 24 hours about 0.06 inches and month-to-date totals around 0.16 inches.
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