Highbinders’ Rise In New York Murder Case Highlighted
The piece argues that Chinese highbinders operate from New York to California with a history of blackmail and crime. It credits San Francisco Police Lieutenant William Price as the feared foe known as the White Devil and notes renewed violence after U.S. authorities rejected extermination via treaty. It ends by questioning Atlantic coast police odds against the organized system. A fragment notes $20 sets of teeth sold by Dr Wix.
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California
New York
Atlantic Coast
Loo Chow
Chinatown
Criminal Association
China
United States
Higchbinders
William Price
San Francisco
Boston
Highbinders feared as west coast crime ring spreads
A narrative on the so called highbinders a Chinese secret society blamed for murders swindles blackmail and crime across the west and in eastern cities. The piece notes police difficulties in identifying criminals within the Chinese community and cites Wu Ting Fang’s proposed extradition treaty to curb such crimes.
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Loo Chow
California
West
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
China
Wu Ting Fang
Washington
Society
Neckties Spark Shop Standoff in Loud Department
A sharply dressed man enters a large store necktie section and, in a haughty tone, demands neckties while dismissing the assistant. The clerk softly showcases newer patterns at a half dollar, prompting the patron to retort about not wearing 50 cent ties before the assistant deflects with directions to the cheaper counter.
Feminine Pin Pricks in London Punch Snippet
A brief quoted exchange from London Punch mocks perceptions of feminine beauty. Two voices debate a woman’s looks, with one asserting plainness and the other complimenting the supposed beauty. The vintage wit reflects early comic cartoon captions.
The Infernal Quad to Lead Future Bicycle Racing
The century ends with a forecast that automobiles and motor cycles will supplant horses and traditional bikes as top speed sports. The American built Infernal quad, by M Fournier, is praised as the pace setter to revolutionize racing, with riders like Elkes and Pierce showcasing record performances under its power.
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M. Dion-Bouton
M. Fournier
Routon
Waltham
Fournier
Thiee
Wiles
Harry
Kes
Bury Perce
Elkes
Manhattan Beach
Washington
Pierce
Elkes and
Ihender
Wikes
Miller
Notice for Public Sale Final Proof Pending
Land Office at Helena Montana September 14 1899 Notice is hereby given that the follow ing named settler has filed notice of his intention to make final proof in support of his claim and that said proof will be made before the clerk of the district court of Jefferson county at Boulder Montana on October 20 1899 via Alberd A Burton for H BR No 8 for the ng Section 14 T 4 N R 7 N M M He is the following witnesses to prove continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land viz R Rand Peter Hanson C Kinman J Page of Elk Park Montana George D Greene Register
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Helena
Montana
Hhi
District Court of
Jefferson County
Boulder
Alberd A. Burton
H. BR
R. Rand
Peter Hanson
Kinman
J Page
Elk Park
George D, Greene
Register
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Dr. Wix
Cape
Han
London Punch
Toria
Wen
Burrab
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