Re enacts murder of Elsie Sigel by Leon in New York
A Chinese roommate Chung Sin re enacts the murder of Elsie Sigel through a keyhole, detailing how Leon strangled the missionary in a room described with Oriental splendor. Detectives press him after a partial confession, while authorities seek Leon, described as a female impersonator who traveled with a Chinese troupe.
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Chung Sin
Leon Ling
New York
Leon
Elsie Sigel
Jerome
Ward
Avenue House
Piri
Bret
Maire
Coon Ling
Chintown
Lellent
Assicant District Mitorney Ward
Wheeler declines 10 meet the pastor in Ohio campaign
The June 23 report from Union Ohio says Rev. A Wilby of St Pauly parish and an American Temperance Union representative will not debate during the county option campaign. State Superintendent Wheeler is withholding a formal meeting and awaits decisions on contesting petition validity for the July 10 vote. The drys plan to publish Daily Dry and host ten days of campaigning with Wheeler and other officials addressing voters.
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A. Wilby
St. Pauly
Axtidaloon League
Higby
Wheeler Ty
Wheeler
John
Rutledge
Cleveland
Gratwation
Hitty Temperance Onion
French Investors Allege Swindle in Mexican Mine Stock Purchase
French buyers of stock in a Mexican mine claim misrepresentation by Arthur King and partners as American engineers deny wrongdoing. Consular agent King says his actions were official and financial gains were not his. Charges surface after investigations note shares bought by French citizens via brokers in Dillon and Bist.
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Peru
Christopher J. Klug
Lite
King
Arthur
Laurence Bhell
California
King's Slaw
M. Landrionx
Columb That
Washington
Dillon and
Bist
Mine Explosion At Lackawanna Coal Yard Traps Men
June 23 at Webrun Pennsylvania an explosion in a Lackawanna Coal mine trapped about 100 workers. Sixty five feared dead with several severely burned and twenty five seriously injured. Rescue efforts continued as oxygen tanks were requested from Cambria Steel and assistance sought to combat the blaze and dangerous gas.
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Webrun
Lackawanna Coal and
iWebrum
Oy Sune Oi
Uo Lackawanna Coal Company
Sow
Bix
Cambria Steel Company
Johnston
Silver question rides again in Ottawa a Pacific issue
Ottawa reports a renewed interest in silver exports to the Orient after a fall in silver prices. A Fair Exchanges League forms to push Goschen 1891 plan with open mints in India, gaining a partial nod from J. J. Hill of Great Northern.Experts await Washington monetary commission proposals as consuls warn Asia's imports have collapsed under current exchange rates.
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Ottawa
Can
Berlons
Pacific Coast
Itatif
Fair Exchanges League
Ovtaway
British Empire
United States
India
J. J. Hill
Great Northern Railway
Mr. Hill
Monetary Commission
Washington
Asia
Shanghai
Tremor Ripples Through Sacramento Valley Town
A quake rattled Chico and nearby areas at 11 29 last night. Residents reported buildings trembling and frightened crowds as the shake lasted about fifteen seconds. The event disrupted life in the region with several structures reported slight damage. No injuries were immediately confirmed.
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Chico
California
Econda
Francisca
King Menelik Reported Dead in Abyaetuia
Rome reports from Abyaetuia that King Menelike is dead while Empress Tait seizes control, concealing the monarch’s death to crown the grandson as ruler. The envoy notes hostility from the empress toward the late king’s son and signals likely trouble as the news spreads.
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Rome
Abyaetuia
Menelike
Tait
Javer
Iran
Dustin Farnum for Leading Man in Gould Suit
New York June 23 testimony in the separation and alimony case between Mrs Gould and Mr Gould. Witnesses contradicted earlier claims about Gould's drinking. Mrs Gould reportedly contemplated returning to the stage and favored Dustin Farnum as her leading man.
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Gould
New York
Wrights to test aeroplane engine tomorrow
Washington June 28 The Wrights at JM Moyer completed their aeroplane today and will devote tomorrow to trying out the engine to ensure it runs smoothly without a misstep. President Taft is expected Friday to witness the test, with hopes for speed and endurance trials the same day.
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Washington
Wrights
JM. Moyer
Tt Tw
Tat
Split Up On Lumber Schedule
Washington June 23 A large majority against lower rates of duty on lumber was disclosed in the senate today The finance committee amendment reducing the Dingley rates fifty percent and fixing the duty on dressed lumber one side at fifty cents a thousand feet was adopted by 50 to 28 The McCumber amendment fixing the rough lumber rate at 1 50 per thousand feet was defeated 24 to 44 breaking the party lines Fourteen Republicans favored the lower rate and eleven Democrats opposed the higher rate
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Washington
Senate
Finance Committee
Sealed the Witness Lips in Bertucci Case Court Scene
In Chicago on June 25 Judge Windes halted proceedings as an Italian waved a handkerchief at state witness Bruno Nardi, who refused further questions claiming fear of death. Detectives search for the signaling man after the disruption. Nardi and his wife had warned they could be harmed if they testified again. The murder of Vito Umbrello on January 23 in an alley tied to extortion letters is cited in the case against Bertucci and Nardi.
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Chicago
Joseph Bertucci
Bertie
Nardie
Alno
Material
Bortunul
Nardi
Vito Umbrello
Umbrello
Scioto Valley Bank at Kingston Closes Doors
Scioto Valley Bank at Kingston near Chillcothe shut its doors this morning causing business to halt in the villages. Reported deposits show about 35,000 to 40,000. President Mayo was in Chillicothe consulting a financial advisor to handle the closure and administer accounts.
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Scioto Valley Bank
Chillcothe
Kingston
Mayo
Chillicothe
Bile Regal Advisor
Cuahier Gooomalaf
Kinge Town
New York Faces Severe Heat Wave with Casualties
New York endures a brutal heat wave into the third day as 14 lives are lost and hospitals report sun stroke cases. Millions sleep outdoors while beaches fill at Coney Island and other resorts. special police patrol the coast overnight as the thermometer reads 81 degrees at 3 am.
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New York
Coney Island
Ttma
Coney
Alime
France's Big Navy Labeled Largely Useless by Report
A parliamentary report condemns France’s naval administration over the past decade, detailing vast waste and rising costs. It cites 700 million spent since 1899, flawed ship designs, and continued use of obsolete gun types. The commission urges reorganizing the department, removing red tape, and creating a separate destruction and equipment department.
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Parliamentar
France
Balloon voyage ends with knife incident above Lewistown
Leo Stevens and a Dayton party rode the balloon Ally America to 7200 feet over the Lewistown reservoir in Ocean County. A ripped ripcord and a storm forced a dangerous descent. Devers and Kenneman climbed out and cut the bag free with a knife, but all survived the six mile drift and landing near Findlay with minor injuries.
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Bollwowmans
Lewistown
Oeean County
Leo Stevens
New York Aeromaut
Dayton
America
Wim
L. Ferneding
Jon McIntyre
L. Devers
Carroll Spriges
el Peendment
Toledo
Stovers
Devers
Fog
Kenneman
Max Hog
Findlay
Stevens
Regular Circus Stunt Draws Crowd and Irony
A chaotic report describes a circus stunt near Milwaukee on June 23 involving a dramatic leap over a river gate. Dr. William Durr allegedly performed an aerial feat while a bridge tender faced a tense moment as an emergency unfolded.
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Acrom
Durer
Arapl Gate
Milwaukee
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J.J. Hill
Menelik
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