Murder Tale of Elsie Sigel Through Chinese Rooms
A sensational account describes Elsie Sigel's murder told by a Chinese man Chung Sin who claims he heard noises in an adjoining room, peered through a transom, and saw Leon preparing the body for a trunk. He later says he walked through the room, felt the girl's warm body on the bed, and told police the body was still warm as the tale unfolds in a bizarre narrative.
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Ing
Leon
Chung Sin
Elsie Sigel
Chinaman
Confession Details Leon Ling Murder in New York
Chung Sin recounted how Elsie Sigel was murdered as Leon Ling pressed a handkerchief into her mouth while she fought. The China man described Ling bending over the victim and the struggle, with blood on the handkerchief, and he hinted at helping tie the trunk before body placement. Continued on Page 2 Column 2.
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Elsie Sigel
Leon
Chung Sin
Leon Ling
Federal attorney probes sugar trust in New York City
A federal grand jury in New York City investigates the American Sugar Refining Company with ties to Adolph Sogat of Philadelphia and former Pennsylvania Sugar Refining officials. The case sits with U S District Attorney and government lawyers, amid complex receiver actions related to Pennsylvanian interests. The inquiry centers on a $4,000,000 indictment and cross-company dealings.
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Federal Grand Jury
New York City
Sogat
Pluindelphii
Pennsglvania Sugit Refining Company
United States District Avorney Itoury A A. Wige
Bhrevest
Ablesk
Mohn
George H. Tarlé
Pennsylvania Company
Testimony on Mrs Gould's Conduct in Alimony Case
New York top court session features counsel for Katherine Cleenmne seeking alimony separation from Howard Gould. Justice Geigerich grants Mrs Gould $5,000 conditional counsel fee from her fund. a $5,000 advance noted. Defense denies improper relations with Lett Ware Mud and asserts witnesses from Gould yacht crew testified to support Mrs Gould. Fifty witnesses reportedly testified. judge to resume hearings in February.
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New York
Katherine Cleenmne
Ailey Houses
Supreme Court
Howard
David
Helms
Milesess
Chette Gould
Gould
Niagara
Gunkl
Lia
Calted
Powes
Keblumnae
Strawbard Receivership Ends in Chicago
The receiver of the American Arrowboard assets ends receivership, with the balance of funds and accounts totaling about 4,? and 2? thousand dollars transferred to the concerned parties, including the bond and related obligations, as the court closes the estate.
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Chicago
Amurtean
Erante Obalance
Mika
Java
Areee Ty Ci
Bank Robbery in Fort Worth Stuns Texas Officials
At 4 o'clock this afternoon a lone highwayman robbed a branch of the Wago ner Bank and Trust on Main Street Fort Worth taking 8100 in currency. He escaped by automobile as officers pursue. The bold act is described as Texas s most daring in years with cashier Walter E King left to balance the day s business before the holdup.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Wagoner Bank and Trust Company
Main Street
Texas
Walter E. King
King
Mr. King
Jury in the Scott trial opens with fair minded jurors
A solemn juror selection in the Scott murder case in Columbus City spans two days as Judge Wrigley expedites proceedings. Twelve farmers and early 40s men comprise the panel while Mrs. Scott and Mrs. Thornton sit anxious in black, the jury instructed to avoid newspaper reports and contact, with trial ready to resume after a 6 p m adjournment.
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Kiet Sons
Coluemina Cipy
John B. Scott
Fort Warne
Walter Thornton
Scott
Weigley
John Th Scott
Pamden
Thornton
Wilam
Agen
William Grawcock
Carter
Ryd
Tagker
Thorncrer
William Mel Soy
Washington
Willlem TH
Worden
Union
Shine W. Hyre
Thurneregte
Fammer
Sot
Wit- Neuse
Tudge Wrigley
Jnrors
Kat Cone
Sheets
Wm 7. Johnson
W. FB. Rossman
B. Paul
We. Seymour
South Wilkes
Oliver J. Crowell
Nalson Keller
Henry Kaffan
Simon PD. Trower
Wayene_ Chayey
Jessy Re. Barnes
Ambrose Kloster
Hamilton departs Journal Gazette for Muncie Star hire
Ray BarMer tdner from YonNerty takes a city staff position at the Journal Gazette, moving from the Journal Gazette city staff to join the Muncie Star in a new role. The change affects city coverage and newsroom assignments.
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Jem Nal-Gazette
Ray Barmedtdner
Muncie Star
Journal-Gazette
Weather notes for Indiana Michigan and Wisconsin regions
The report records steady southwest winds and showers affecting parts of Indiana Michigan and Wisconsin on Wednesday and Thursday. Moderate south and southwest winds accompany the wet conditions with showers forecast in Wadnon and nearby areas.
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Wastington
Jill
Obie
Indiana
Minata
Michigan
Bankers Will Rally At Fort Wayne Convention
A large gathering of Indiana bankers convenes in Fort Wayne to oppose postal savings. Morning session on constitutional and by law changes with leaders including J. R. Worls and Thomas R. Marshall present. The program features addresses on banking law and trust company issues, with attendance reaching hundreds and significant financial figures in town.
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Te Indkung Bankers’ Association
Fort Wayne
Executive Council
Meer
Church
Munela
Vorin
Yedford
Tom WW
Wollday
Npenivra
Thomas Re Marshall
Wii
Pasrlane
Antrew Smith
Indianipolis
Popart
Alice
Springer Wi
Lumkata
Ames
Row
Garfield National Bank
New Yorke City
New York
Thi
Anthony
Ag Sani
Anthony Hate
J. RR. Worls
Castler Citizens' National Bank
Bedford
America
Maney i. Masters P
First Presbyterian Church
Jon.haries McCulloch
Hamilton National Brink
Shairman
Weerrlen
Chollas FR. Marshall
Aquila Q. Jones
Indianapolis
Perfeet Bank
R. 3
Taylor
MesBingyet
Anthony Hotel
Fey
J. Z. Vichert
Fors
Wayne
Indge C. Heaton
Citizens’ Trust Company
Fort, Wayne
Addrasa
Ines
Rundel
Central Truat Company
Creencaatls
Breoretsy
Roaa
Concordia Class of ’09 Holds Large Commencement
Vale vale Concordia. The largest Concordia class yet graduates from the Lutheran college with a classical and religious curriculum. Rev Dr Dannenfeldt delivers the keynote address as 52 graduates are applauded in a ceremony marked by languages, music, and a bountiful audience.
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Dannenfeldt
Concordia
Molnecke
Loui Vis Rendith
Michaeniz
Rogulne
Vetieeko
Old Boys of Old Concordia Alumnus Banquet and Elections
Alumni gathered at Concordia College for the annual Old Boys banquet in the college dining room renewing ties with former classmates. Rev Edward Korpenen acted as toastmaster as speeches were delivered by professors Crull Mall Dotn Wit Kruse Zucker and others. Henry C Paul was elected president with August Schad as secretary and William Taide as treasurer. The next meeting will elect officers and appoint a toastmaster.
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Bailawlnjs
Concordia College
Goneardia
Edward Korpenen
New York City
Prima Oetet
August Crull
Walter Mall
Louis Dotn
Wit
Kruse
A. Zucker
Martin Duecke
August MM
Schmidt
Henry C. Paul
Wiltant Tener
Afcerg
Gx Wyddent
Ieury C. Uh
Charles JT. Seheimmann
Augustee Schad
William G. Taide
Oratir
Next Rovpilen
Theodore Tramprecht
Clute
Myrtine Stecher
E C Rurode Named New Head At Fort Wayne Hotel
The article names E C Rurode as the new head following an incident at the Fort Wayne hotel. It lists a long roster of officials and committee members including Charles Meeninoch as former president and various roles such as Worden and McCullagh, signaling a formal organizational update tied to the opening of a new hostelry in March.
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EC Burnds
Fort Wayne
Axacekiden
Rurodo
Charles Meeninoch
Iat
Threughedabions
Hara
Charles Ol
Worden
Siwond View
Charles Me Culler
Weegsyror
Rael
Seaveley
Taft Tax Plan Framed At White House Conference
Washington talks reveal a proposed 2 percent tax on net earnings of corporations with a 5000 dollar exempt, details to be fixed by Treasury agents. The plan includes deductions for interest and internal costs, penalties for false reports, and immediate consideration by Congress, with July 1 as the tax start. The meeting included Taft solicitors and key Senate Republicans.
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Washington
Mr. Taft
Dlaner
Wiskersshitn
Tarthimeci
Senate
Prat Phill
Bureau of Material Revenue of the Treasury
Clese
Howe
Toason
Tex
M Meraintila Corporation
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Conference Capresso
Inga
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Sugar Trust
Baers AL
Bulletin
Green. Bay, Wis
United States Express Company
Ithaca
N. Y
Citizens’ National Bank
Locke
MR. Hamilton
the Journal-Gazette
Coun
VALE
Vale Concordia
Alma
Lutheran College
Largan
Gallense
Winny
Colum
Taie A
Martin Luecke
OLD Boys OF
OLD Concordia
Alumni Association
Henry
Pawl
E. C. Rurode
Fort Wayne Hotel Company
Modri
LM Curdes
Charles McCullagh
Charles
Aldrich
Mittee
Cannon
Payne
Dwight
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