Suspects Arrested in Elsie Sigel Murder Case
Chun Lin, detained in Amsterdam New York, confessed that Leon Ling murdered Elsie Sigel, granddaughter of Gen Franz Sigel, and described the crime. Ling remains missing as investigators pursue links. Chu Gain and others face questioning and bail as clues surface from New York Schenectady Revelstoke cases.
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New York
Chun Lin
Amsterdam
N. Y
Elsie Sigel
Franz Sigel
Chun Sin
Eisie Sigel
Leon
Shun Lin
Leon Ling
Chu Gain
New York June 22 Report on Arrests in City
In New York on June 22 one Chi man is in custody in the city and another remains at large as police pursue a related case. The brief note signals ongoing enforcement actions and indicates at least two individuals tied to the incident.
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New York
Wrights face new air trial demands at Fort Meyer
Washington June 22 Orville Wright must meet unprecedented conditions for government tests at Fort Meyer a one hour continuous flight with fuel for 125 miles a five mile out and back speed trial over rough terrain. To win the 25000 contract he must average forty mph with wind provision for penalties and bonuses for under or over speed plus a ten percent bonus for every mile above forty. Wright aims to avoid needless risk and will not fly over unsettled terrain.
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Washington
Wright Brothers
Orville Wright
Fort Meyer
Wilbur Wright
Thomas ‘S
Baldwin
West
Fort
Chinese Masons Aid Search for Leon Ling in Murder Case
The Hoon Soon Tong, the Chinese Masons of Indianapolis, launched a nationwide effort to capture Leon Ling, accused of killing Elsie Sigel in New York. Chin Gum Shing and Chin Goon declared broadcast orders to all members, suggesting Ling may hide in the Midwest with relatives in Indiana and Ohio. The society pledges to aid police and could extradite Ling even if he fled to China.
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Indianapolis
Hoon Soon Tong
Leon Ling
Elsie Sigel
New York
Chin Gum Shing
Chin Goon
Columbus
Ohio
Metzger
Ling
Middle West
Dayton
Indiana
China
Masons
Chicago Police Arrest Chinese Man Linked to Ling Case
Chicago police arrest a Chinese man who gave the name Joe Moy at the time of capture from New York. He may know the whereabouts of Leon Ling who is charged with killing Elsie Sigel and will be closely questioned before possible release.
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Chicago
Joe Moy
New York
Leon Ling
Elsie Sigel
Ling
Pittsburg Police Arrest Chinese Man In Sigel Murder Case
Pittsburg June 22 Police detained a Chinese man from New York as a suspect in the Sigel murder. Detective Crooks made the arrest but released the man after determining he was not Leon Ling. Police offered no further information beyond confirming the right man was sought.
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Pittsburg
Pat
Leon Ling
New York
Sigel
Crooks
Evansville Streetcar Strike Keeps Injunction in Effect
Judge Bruler sustains the injunction against the Evansville & Southern Indiana Traction case. Union leaders Ben Commens and Matthew Hollenberger are barred from interfering with service or soliciting customers. Merchants report about $10,000 daily losses as the boycott continues and fear further layoffs.
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Evansville
Ind
C. A. Bruler
Circuit Court
Evansville & Southern Indiana Traction Company
Ben Commens
Car Mens Union
Matthew Hollenberger
Car Men’s Union
Bruler
Traction Company
Main Street
Plea by Senator McCumber for Higher Hides Tariff
Washington June 22 Senator McCumber of North Dakota urged a 25 percent tariff on hides in defense of farmers against leather manufacturers. He criticized free hides as injustice, noting protective duties built up industry yet deprived farmers, and sparred with Senator Page over party loyalty in a brief exchange before the article continues.
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Washington
McCumber
North Dakota
Senate
United States
Roosevelt expedition in Africa shoots lions cheetahs and giraffes
In Naiuashua, British East Africa, June 22, members of Theodore Roosevelt’s expedition at Loletta plains in Sotik district report strong health. Roosevelt shot another lion and his son Kermit killed a large tawny-maned lion, a record animal. Kermit also killed two cheetahs, and the party secured three giraffes and two eland among other game.
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Naiuashua
British East Africa
Roosevelt
Loletta Plains
Sotik
Theodore Roosevelt
Hon
Kermit
Algo
the Party
Eland
Bix
French Suspicion of American Investors Over Mexican Mine
Paris reports stock buyers in a Mexican mine accuse American consular agent Christopher J. King and engineers Arthur and Laurence Schell of misrepresentation. Defendants deny the charges, say the property is being reorganized in Washington DC, and King plans to appeal after charges were filed in court.
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Paris
Christopher J. King
Lille
King
Arthur
Laurence Schell
California
M. Landrieux
District of Columbia
First National Bank Secures New Quarters in Shoaff Building
The First National Bank closes a long term lease for new banking quarters in the Shoaff building at Berry and Calhoun streets. The bank plans to occupy by November 1 with corner frontage on Berry street and the rear L section. Tri-State Loan and Trust likely leases present quarters and will use vaults and furniture when moving.
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First National’ Bank
Shoaff
Berry
Calhoun Streets
First Bank
Berry Street
Bass Block
Indianapolis
Tri-State Loan and Trust Company
First National
Calhoun Street
C. A. Wilding
Tri-State Company
Tri-State
Court Streets
Lincoln National Life Insurance Company
Striking La Crosse Railway Workers Face Ultimatum
In La Crosse Wisconsin on June 22 striking employees of the City Railway were told to quit the union or be dismissed. The workers refused the ultimatum and were ordered off company property as strike breakers replaced them on the cars.
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la Crosse, Wis
la Crosse
Kathy Gould Seeks Separation Amid Witness Battle
New York June 22. The divorce trial of Mrs. Katherine Clemmons Gould versus Howard Gould continues with rebuttal witnesses from the Gould estates and yacht Niagara. Testimony splits over Mrs Gould's conduct as servants and domestic staff recount contrasting incidents amid a lengthy proceeding expected to last several days.
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New York
Katherine Clemmons Gould
Howard Gould
Gould
Port Washington
Lynchburg
Shearn
Frank J. Bolin
Castle Gould
Mr. Shearn
Former Pop Leader Fighting Bank Guaranty
John L. Webster of Omaha and former Senator W. V. Allen, representing Nebraska banking interests, filed a federal suit in Lincoln seeking a restraining order against the state banking board and secretary Samuel Patterson to halt deposits guarantee assessments. Fifty-two banks have joined, contending the new act is confiscatory and permits unlimited, indefinite assessments that shift liabilities between banks.
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Lincoln, Neb
John L. Webster
Omaha
United States
W. V. Allen
Nebraska
State Banking Board
Samuel Patterson
State Board
Patterson
National
State
Ihe
Jurors Sought in Scott Murder Case as Saloon Sentiment Delays
In Columbia City Indiana June 22 juror selection for John B Scott charged with the Thornton murder drags due to prejudice against saloons. The panel ran thin with ten more veniremen drawn and few peremptory challenges left. Prosecutor Thomas expects testimony to start next morning with Mrs Walter Thornton first on the stand.
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Columbia City
Ind
John B. Scott
C. Walter Thornton
Fort Wayne
Whitley
Albert E. Thomas
Walter Thornton
Scott
Evansville bankers push for 1910 convention in Fort Wayne
Evansville is rallying support to secure the 1910 Indiana Bankers Association convention in Fort Wayne. Secretary Andrew J. Smith opened headquarters at the Anthony hotel as about three hundred bankers booked to stay, with speakers including Governor Thomas R. Marshall and Judge Robert S. Taylor. The program features welcome addresses, a Trust Company session, and evening entertainment at local venues.
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Evansville
Fort Wayne
Indiana Bankers’ Association
Indiana
Andrew J. Smith
Indianapolis
Anthony
The
Association
Charles McCulloch
Thomas R. Marshall
Robert S. Taylor
Trust Company
O.N. Heaton
Elks’ Temple
Dudley Bu
Majestic
Diamond ‘Airdomes
Ima
Anthony Wayne
Fort Waytie
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Schenectady
Revelstoke
British Columbia
Reginald Sigel
Chinaman
Chu Hop
B. C
Port Arthur
Mott Street
Chung Sin
Tombs Court
Cornell
Oriental Club
Harburger
Miss Sigel
Wright
Chum
Hus
Vermont
Page
Mce
Africa
Kermit Bag
America
Lacrosse
Kathy
Howard
Postillions
POP
Fighting Bank Guarantee
Allen
Bryan Stalwart
Bankers
Talisman
Southern
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