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Newspaper
New York Times
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1909
Page
2
Police press a national manhunt for Leon Ling alias Leong Chon Wing after Chong Sing testifies of Elsie Sigel’s death and Ling’s flight. Authorities circulate a detailed description, jewelry and watches tied to the case, and hinge on a tone of urgent pursuit across cities.
Police in New York say a letter found contains references to Chong Sing and mentions an arrest tied to the case. Authorities urge anyone with information to come forward as the inquiry continues.
Reginald Sigel and Detective Reich visited Chu Hop in Schenectady jail after arriving from New York to identify the Chinaman detained on suspicion of being Leon Ling. Sigel, who had never seen Chu Hop before, said he is not Ling and Chu Hop will be released.
Chinese Minister Wu Ting Fang’s nationwide appeal urges all Chinese to aid U S authorities in capturing William L Leon the suspected murderer of Elsie Sigel The Washington circular led to postings in Chinatown and new leads as detectives pursue the case in multiple cities while police review telegrams tied to Miss Sigel and the suspect
Grace Hudson of 144 West Twenty sixth Street was charged with frequenting Louis Soy’s laundry at 309 West Forty second Street to smoke opium and was discharged by Magistrate Corrigan. Soy and his wife Josephine were also cleared for lack of evidence after questioning. two needles and a morphine box were found with the pipes.
Cape Cod Canal construction moved forward as August Belmont of New York tapped the first spade at Bournedale near Sandwich. Belmont, president of the financing company, pledged completion. Present were Robert Bacon, E F Levee, Edward Warfield, and engineers. Belmont’s work occurred near the Perry house, ancestral home of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry.
William Barclay Parsons, engineer and Cape Cod Canal director, arrived from Europe after a rapid three Atlantic crossings in 35 days. He notes the canal will shorten coastwise trips by five to six hours, be eight miles long with a 30 foot tide-level depth, and may be widened to 30 feet if needed for battleships.
Governor Hughes welcomes delegates at Albany for the American Association of Local Freight Agents, praising railroads as benefactors delivering prompt service. Clifford Sims argues recent anti corporate sentiment is unfounded and notes freight rates here are lower than elsewhere while railroads are not over capitalized.
Miss Adams delivered a strong Joan of Arc in Schiller's drama at a stadium performance. The production faced staging limits but her clear voice and dramatic courage carried the role, with Dunois and Queen Isabeau notable supporting turns.
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