Two Chinamen Arrested for Serious Crime in New York
Detectives arrest Lon Tong and Chu Wah at Pell and Mott streets about 11:30 pm on August 20. They face murder charges in Bow Kum’s death at 17 Pell street, with police linking a San Francisco slave history, a mission home, and a contested marriage to a complex Chinatown dispute.
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New York
Raphael, Scott and
Reich
Lon Tong
Chu Wah
Pell and Mott Streets
Bow Kum
Pell Street
Tombs Police Court
Chin Sen
San Francisco
Lou Tong
Cameron
Sacramento Street
Chin Len
Len
Chin
Gertie May Davis Stirs Grafton on Early Train
Very fat girl Gertie May Davis aged 17 and 625 pounds passes through Grafton this morning on an early train from Parkersburg where she exhibited at the Parkersburg fair en route to the Elkins fair. She is under S. J. Delaney management. Harriman health improves after European trip with rest at home. Miller says he may not take an active role in business for weeks. Senator steamer sinks near Detroit after collision with Norman B. Ream. no lives lost.
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Daily Sentinel
Gertie May Davis
Grafton
Parkersburg
Parkersburg Fair
Elkins Fair
S. J. Delaney
Stramer
Detroit
Aug
Sault Ste Marie
Senator
Norman B. Ream
Cleveland
Women clash with guards at Pressed Steel strike
In Pittsburg on August 21 a mob of about 1500 attacked clerks exiting the Pressed Steel Car Company gates with bricks and slung shots. About 200 clerks reached a restaurant followed by 500 women throwing stones. State troops intervened, firing over the crowd as women pulled soldiers away. Ten men were arrested for arson attempts.
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Pittsburg
Pressed Steel Car Company
Fewer Men Than Women Like to Go to Church in 1906 Census
Census bulletin shows 33 million church members in 1906, with males under half of total. Catholic and Protestant groups reflect varying male shares, from 49.3 percent among Catholics to 35.5 percent among Episcopalians. overall male membership 29.1 percent of population, with Catholics leading growth.
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Washington
Census Bureau
United States
Disciples
New Coal Field Purchase in Kentucky by Capitalists
A coal deal near the West Virginia border closed at the Hotel Henry in Pittsburg. 11,000 acres in Kentucky were sold to S A Moore and Charles Teter of Philippi West Virginia with Joseph Showalter of Fairmont and Joseph Barnes of Pittsburg among others. Purchase price set at 30 dollars per acre. The undeveloped block adjoins Fairmont Coal holdings. Vein is eight feet thick steam coal. Buyers plan to organize a company and develop the property spending at least 50000 dollars in initial development and about 400000 dollars before mining.
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West Virginia
Pittsburg
Kentucky
Henry
S.A. Moore
Charles Teter
Philipp
W. Va
Joseph Showalter
Fairmont
Joseph Barnes
Fairmont Coal Company
Connellaville Courier
Military Auto Car Leaves New York for San Francisco
A military automobile with Malcolm E. Parr ot of the National Guard of New York at the wheel departed New York for San Francisco bearing dispatches from Major General Wood to General Weston commanding the Department of the West. The 3, mile journey aims to test a potential regular army automobile service.
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New York
Frisco
Malcolm E. Parrott
Natonal Guard of
San Francisco
Wood
Weston
Department of the West
Army
What’s the Matter With Grafton Health Dept
A city health department in Grafton is criticized for inaction over a decomposed dog carcass floating in the Tygart Valley river above the water intake. The piece urges strict enforcement to prevent river contamination and protect residents’ health, noting additional disease concerns in need of attention. It contrasts this with a new lumber company in Grafton forming with local investors and plans to operate a mill.
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Grafton
Health Department
Tygart Valley
Frank Cather
West Virginia
Trouble in sight grows over Petrosino slayings probe
Report by New York detectives who traced the Petrosino murder to Italy says they were obstructed at every turn by the Italian government. The finding may prompt a strong U S protest to Rome and risk international tensions.
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Washington
New York
Italy
Joseph Petrosino
United States
Young Man Forged for Others in New York
EW YORK August 21 Conreid Wolfe a handsome 25 year old man is held on a charge of forging a $5000 check which he cashed at the Park National bank. About $4481 was found on him. He claims his father was a wealthy silk manufacturer in Germany. He says he sought fortune by raising silkworms in Mexico before losing everything. Wolfe then became private secretary to Henry Echnel of Susquehanna Silk Company. He allegedly sent $500 to his mother in Mexico City by registered mail after forging the check and planned to join his parents in Germany. The intercepted letter foreshadows the scheme.
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York
Wolfe
Park National Bank
Germany
Mexico
New York
Henry Echnel
Hiend
Susquehanna Silk Company
Mexico City
Japan’s rise to power in China alarms London
British diplomats warn Japan is extending influence in Pekin after the Antung Mukden railway dispute. Tokyo’s demand to upgrade the line and China’s initial refusal followed by rapid compliance illustrate Japan’s methods. Officials fear broader consequences for the Chinese empire and world order.
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London
China
Korea
Pekin
Tokio
Antung Mukden
Japan
Foreign Office
Edward
Antung-Mukden
Speaker Cannon Is Scored In West
In Denver on August 21 Judge J B Belford charged the Trans Mississippi Commercial Congress with being dominated by special interests. He urged daily free discussion for delegates and won a rule change granting one hour for open remarks each day. A possible fight looms in the Resolutions committee over a forestry bureau tribute under Clifford Pinchot. W B Rector of Belington became chief deputy forest fish and game warden to J A Viqueeny after bond.
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Denver
Colo
Joseph G. Cannon
National Congress
J. B. Belford
Colorado
Commercial Congress
Belford
Mississippi
National House
Balford
Resolutions Committee
W. G. Stone
National Forestry Bureau
Clifford Pinchot
W. B. Rector
Belington
Bond
Forest, Fish and Game
J. A. Viqueeny
Wild Race for 1000 Dollars Ends in Recovery
Punxsutawney Pa August 21 In a rushed race for 1000 dollars Burgess Freastering's car covered five miles in six minutes and won the money but the prize was returned to Miss Cora Williams who dropped the bag on the street. A man in a buggy and a woman had driven off with the salt bag. John Peats, Burgess Freas' chauffeur, pursued and recovered the money after a breakneck chase.
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Punxsitawney
Burgess P. O
Clay Hewitt
Hewitt
Miss Williams
Burgess Freas
John Peats
Jes
Five Mile
Willard Flies 60 MPH in Curtiss Aeroplane Trial
New York reporters describe C F Willard’s three trial flights on Hempstead Plains in a Curtiss built aeroplane. Chronometer notes show speeds near sixty miles per hour across a three mile course in about two minutes and fifty seconds. Willard’s flights drew 2,000 spectators who watched routes including Meadowbrook club Camp Black Hempstead Garden City and return launch point. The Wright Brothers allege patent infringement and have filed action over the machine.
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New York
C. F. Willard
Curtiss
Hempstead Plains
Minola
L. 1
Willard
Aero Club
Glenn H. Curtiss
Wright Brothers
Meadowbrook Club
Camp Black
Hempstead
Garden City
Reverend J C Ely Accepts Finleyville Pulpit Call
Morgantown August 21 Rev Dr J C Ely has accepted the pastorate at First Presbyterian Church Finleyville Pennsylvania and will move with his family on September 1 He resigns as synodical secretary for the Synod of West Virginia.
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Morgantown
J. C. Ely
First Presbyterian Church
Finleyville
Synod of West Virginia
President targets four vital national reform measures
Beverly August 21 The President will urge Congress in December to adopt four major aims. They include a national incorporation act legislative backing of railroad traffic agreements restraints on capitalization of interstate firms and a ban on interstate railways buying stock in rival lines. Taft expects these moves to curb railroads and corporations and ensure swift legal compliance. Reid's London ambassadorship remains under consideration with Taft likely to reject renewing the post.
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Beverly
Congress
Taft
Ambassador Reid
London
Reid
Yates Respite for McDowell County Man Next Friday
Governor Glasscock granted a respite until December 3 for Isaac N. Yates of McDowell County who was sentenced to hang for attacking a girl. Physicians found him mentally irresponsible and the delay allows further observation. Arthur Brown, a Black defendant, will be hanged next Friday with no clemency sought.
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Arthur Brown
Charleston
W. Va
Glasscock
Isaac N. Yates
McDowell County
Yates
R. R Smith
WILL VISIT EUROPE James Wilson to take long voyage
James Wilson of the Local B and O Freight Office will depart September 1 for Sutton to visit his mother, then proceed to New York City and sail to Scotland. He plans to visit Glasgow and his Aberdeen home, with other points of interest. He will be away about a year before returning to his duties.
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James Wilson
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Sutton
New York City
Scotland
Glasgow
Aberdeen
Rex R Nuzum Adds Cartoons in Woodmen of the World
Rex R Nuzum of the West Side drew two cartoons for the Sovereign Visitor. One shows an athlete with W O W on the chest and the caption Growing stronger every day. The other depicts the lodge goat. His work may appear again in future Sentinel issues.
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Rex R. Nuzum
Woodmen of the World
West Side
The
Sentinel
Omaha
Nebraska
Lodge
Rex
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