Murder in Nanaimo Chinese family tragedy shocks city
Special to the Courier Victoria May 13 reports a brutal murder in Nanaimo. A young Chinese woman Yom Kum was killed by three Chinese men after a love dispute. An axe was used severing her head, blood flowed onto the sidewalk, and the trio fled. An inquest found strong evidence against Ah Herm Mar Kee and see Joe Fat. Police seek justice as coverage notes a Queen birthday committee, baseball club formation, and local notices amid varied town items.
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Courier
Victoria
Yom Kum
Fisguard Street
Amn Herm
Ah Herm
Mar Kee
Joe Fat
Shipping News Notes From Nanaimo Harbor and Vancouver
Shipping items describe vessels like the Robert L Belknap and America loading or towed in and out of Vancouver and Nanaimo. Passengers, consignments, and new arrivals are listed with various ships and destinations including San Francisco, Vancouver, and Portland along with business notices and local advertisements. The column also includes a public health warning about throat and lung diseases and a marketing pitch for Boschee German Syrup.
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Robert L. Belknap
V. C. Co
San Francisco
America
Frisco
John P. Winthrop
Arctic
Vancouver
Rainbow
J. Hook
W. McMillan
Lt. J. Baker
R. Melnmen
Consi ’Ston
Osterhout & Kenneily
PROM
Portland
AR. Johnston’s
Idaho
Newminster
Seattle
Re Harbor
Nanaimo
Isabel
Gordon's Wharf
Victoria
Dr. Haslem
Mr Key
West
A Mayer & Co
Capt Glaholin
Sir Douglas
R Johnston & Co
J Attwood
Prightman
J Harper Bevilockway
T. Forman
W Parkin
R Watkins
Uienne
Ling
Boschee
Jena
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Windsor House
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