Ling murder tale hooks New York police chase
New York police doubt the Sigel murder tale and suspect Leon Ling has fled to Cuba. Ling’s room mate offered new details on a premeditated killing as investigators seek an accomplice and possible disguises. Authorities predict Ling’s capture within forty eight hours, with hints of moves to Pacific coast, New Orleans, or Galveston amid urgent Chinese community alerts.
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J. C. Thomas
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Ward Tolay
New Orleans
Galveston
Washington
Mexico
Rio Grande
United States
Lower California
San Francisco
Woman Fatally Burned In Gasoline Fire In Norfolk
Mrs C. M Robinson of Detroit visiting sister Mrs A B Biseman at Merrimac Apartments was likely fatally burned today by gasoline explosion while cleaning her skirt. She swallowed flames and fumes, sustaining severe internal and external burns. She was taken to St Vincent's Hospital where little hope for recovery is reported.
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Norfolk
C. M Robinson
Mich
A. B. Biseman
Merrimac
St. Vincent's Hospital
Brandenburgs Trial Resumes in Ex President Claim
New York June 24. The trial of Broughton Brandenburg resumes as he swears ex President Cleveland approved signed articles. The New York Times calls them faked. Brandenburg previously sold articles during the last campaign claimed to be authorized by Cleveland before his death. Mrs. Cleveland and executors branded the articles fake. the Times led to the author’s arrest, who later fled on bond and was later captured in California.
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Leon Ling
Elsie Sigel
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Cuba
Havana
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Cleveland
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Times
the Times
California
Confederate Fair Donations and Hymns of the Fair
The Confederate Fair fundraising list cites contributions from the committee including Theo Dilger Chas Kinzer Randolph Mittendorf Ellis Tan Tan and Goodson and Moore. Items mentioned include a $6 one cut glass vase a colonial silver candelabra and a $50 carving set. A caller asks to be woken early to join the fair and enjoy candy music and memories of bygone days.
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Dilger
Chas
J. Kinzer
Randolph and Mittendorf
Ellis
Eight Heat Deaths Reported as New York Swelters
Eight more deaths from the intense heat were reported by the police this morning. The heat wave in which the city has been sweltering for the past 24 hours continues unabated today.
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New York
Government Prosecution of Jugar Trust Rushed
Government authorities moved quickly in the Jugar Trust case, pursuing charges with haste. The action centers on alleged fiduciary breaches and regulatory violations, naming key officials and the organization under scrutiny as the case proceeds through preliminary hearings.
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Jugar Trust
Prominent House Member Tied to Sherman Act Probe
A New York dispatch notes possible federal indictments targeting leading Sugar trust figures under the Sherman antitrust clause. The government aims to press charges after the grand jury completes its work, seeking fines or imprisonment for top officials. Richmond politics mention Governor candidate Pace of Hanover county, with decades of Virginia law office and aristocratic lineage, facing party support and expected renomination.
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United States
Sugar Trust
Richmond
Rarewell Page
Hanover County
Democratic Committee
Pace
Page
Hyrom
Ollent Mne
Virginia Eristocracy
Meolrather
Thema
Bryan, Jr., Weds Helen Barger at Grand Lake
William Jennings Bryan Jr., son of the prominent politician, married today at Grand Lake, Col. to Miss Helen Barger. The report notes the Wrights will tear their engine in its first flight likely Saturday or Monday.
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Col
William Jennings Bryan, Jr
Misa Helen Barger
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Wright 15 10 WolT Germany Berlin Fane 24
Wright expected here in August to test an aeroplane now built by a German firm. The public eagerly awaits his arrival to witness the experiments and potential aviation advances.
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Wolt
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Berlin
Fane
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Hiw
Bluefield bricklayer Palmer killed by train near North Fork
Palmer a Bluefield resident and bricklayer died when struck by passenger train No. 8 at a sharp curve between North Fork and Keystown around 9:30 pm. Reports note possible foul play due to a one dollar bill found, but brother-in-law A H McGhee doubts murder, thinking he walked into the train after drinking. Survived by a widow and five children, funeral at Walnut Grove cemetery tomorrow morning. Neighbors appeal for aid as family remains destitute.
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Keystown
Dleces
A. H. McGhee
McGhee
McDowell County
Palmer
Floyd County
Bluefield
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Prywad
Palworia
Mise O'Neil
Montgomery Couty
Charles Smith
Walnut Grove Cemetery
Copper Kings Attorney 16 Found Guilty
New York June 24 Sanford Trobinses a well known attorney of the Copper King was found guilty of the charge of impeding justice A light sentence is probable and it more likely that he will be disbarred.
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Sanford Trobinses
Benied
Murderer Bertucci Sentenced to Twenty Years
Chicago June 24. Joseph Bertucci the knife hand slayer of Vido Unsrello was today given a sentence of twenty years in the penitentiary.
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Joseph Bertucci
Vido Unsrello
Farnum Denies Impropriety With Mrs Gould
The affidavit of Dustin Farnum denies any impropriety with Mrs Gould amid a divorce suit and alimony battle. Farnum says in Lynchburg Virginia the actress claimed she had been poisoned and that the defense plans cross examination Monday seeking details of past relations.
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Howard Gould
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Ten Bodies Recovered After Mine Explosion At Wehrum
Indiana Pa June 24 Great mine explosion at Wehrum leaves thirty men accounted for and feared death toll may reach fifty. Eighteen bodies recovered. About one hundred workers were in the pit when blast struck. Survivors burned and blackened, unable to give details. Hysterical relatives gather at the mouth of the mine seeking news.
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Indiana
Wehrum
Asoon
Graham News and Gossip Highlights From Town
Sidney Saunders injures nose in a practice game while lauding duties this morning. Mrs. Bette Belcher dies at a local home and is sent to Bluefield for burial. W Reveley leaves for Matoaka, A P Penn celebrates birth of a boy, L G Toney visits Northfork. Chas Witten shops in Bluefield. Rev S M Cartwright attends district conference in Parahontas. W Garland and Ula Garland shop in Bluefield. A W Hargrove, now in West Polet, visits Graham. Will Fravier's car accident causes a ten minute pain. C D Brunk of Lynchburg does business in town with Virginia Carolina Lumber Co. Dy Prager returns to Parohatas with Virgina Frasier visiting Mrs J B Saunders. Mrs J B Saunders and son Sidney prepare to visit Seattle for the summer.
Congressional Happenings in Washington D C June 24
The House met at noon as Representative Tawney explained census provisions. Representative Humphrey spoke on promoting the merchant marine and Representative Kenney addressed the bill to punish the Black Hand communiques.
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D. C
Tawney
Humphrey
Kenney
Murphy Confesses To Five Murders In Missouri
Jefferson City Mo June 24 William Murphy a convict serving twenty years for criminal a assault today confessed to the murder of five people at various times He said the burden of his crimes weighed on his mind and he could no longer remain quiet but must unload the burden by a confession
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Wm. Murphy
Murphy
Yale Curriculum Undermines Faith Lorded Over by Bishop
Trenton New Jersey June 24 Bishop McFaull reiterates charges that Yale College curriculum includes courses undermining Christian faith and immorality. He says he has nothing to retract from his former statement. Princeton and Keystone play the afternoon on the grounds the letter. Both towns have teams, it so understood, and ball may be expected if Jupiter Pie ving does not interfere to prevent A game.
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