Ling Ling sought to hide trunk in Newark after Elsie Sleet murder
Leon Ling allegedly brought the trunk bearing Elsie Sleet’s body to Newark and attempted to leave it near a Chinese restaurant. A waiter and an employee provided details to police. Ling reportedly fled toward New York City after being spotted at the restaurant. Chinese American leaders urged cooperation in locating Ling, calling him a disgrace to Chinese manhood. An appeal broadcast went out to Chinese societies and Masons nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Elsie Sigel
Leon Ling
Elsie Sleet
Leon Excott
Treek
New Yor City
Thia
Leon
Elag
Patice
Newark
Eat Ack
America
Lean Ling
Eise Siege
Ling
Iie
Ardere
Munferer
Elsie Bigel Murder Case Shocks New York Dawn
A grim New York dawn reports the Elsie Bigel murder linked to a Chinese youth known as Leong Tag. Details describe a web of relationships involving Elsie Sigel, her parents, and a Chinese suitor with fatal overtones. The narrative centers on a crime scene trunk and alleged motives tied to race and romance, with police and public interest mounting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Yan A Taunter
Elsie Sige
Heautful
Eide Sigel
Chat Airl
Chinatayn
Elsie Steel
Lola
Ratie
Firemen Seek Higher Pay Amid Lake City Disorders
Officials including EB C Manson discuss pay schedule changes with Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen for Salt Lake division. Protests rise as heavy freight traffic strains crews from Ogden to Bozeman. Conferences aim for early adjustments, amid law and wage disputes across states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. C. Manson
Balt Lake Division
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Salt Lake Division
Oeden
Boatks
Neve
Yaya
Tully
P Nevada Jae Winter
Tate
Sagebruch
Neld
East Lake
Hong
Suggestions for Twentyfourth Street Park and Capitol Campaign
Readers discuss parking Twenty Fourth Street and a broader campaign. The proposal includes civic action, a unity club, and support for Weber lab while opposing opposition factions. Residents debate timing, street improvements, and community projects with varied viewpoints.
Citizens seek civic reform and a new capitol plan
I T Hurst writes to the Civic League urging action on a proposed Ogden and Weber County capitol project funded by a massive bond. He questions current light and street issues, condemns wasted spending, and asks residents to demand responsible leadership and better utility rates in the context of state growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Civle League
Iiea
Ogden
Weber County
Wight
Aden
I. T. Hurst
Japanese Rule in Korea Hyped by Warres Fairbanks
Former Vice President Charles Warres Fairbanks lauds Japanese rule in Korea, praising progress under protectorate, judicial and educational expansion, mission influence, and resource development. He argues education and bun tut are key to Korea's regeneration while noting American control of about seven percent of natural products and Japan's delicate policy task.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toki
Korea
Charles Warres Fairbanks
Nea
Cse
Itliny Education
Japan
Atdp
Aged Pedestrian Leaves Halleck and Halts Journey
An elderly pedestrian named Edward Denon Weaton, formerly of New York, died yesterday near Halleck after leaving Halleck to walk east toward the Pacific. Witnesses report he appeared to be in frail condition, had a travel fragment toward Wells and a mug of water, and officials note no other persons were involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Denon Weaton
Pedrairtan
New York
Uri
Hatterk
Neva
Lyrdh
Amerwma
Halleck
Tayceliae
Boaes
Wien
Woman murdered case shakes Talbot County news
A sensational report from June 26 details the murder of Mrs. Woodill and the alleged suicide of stock broker Robert E. Last mah. The Polish letter and testimonies connect Eastman and Vinnie Bradcomie to the crime lifestyle. Court notes reveal a splash of local indictments and punishments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michaela
Robert E. Lastmah
Lame Bob
New York
Pretty May Trlth Thomson Woodill
Talbot County
Himelf
Sams Hob” Beaman
Tueltius
New York Lpsker
Louwle B. Pedier
Arti
Washington
Tedier
Wintie Dradcombe
Alte
Maz
Mra
Wrodil
Eastman
Bern
Ira
Kaeemee Ang
Ty Vinnie Bradcomie
St Daniel
Maryland
Natal
Shanebas & Wrighton
Raston
Jem
Annapolis
Edita
Mayarif
Leprosy Unknowns in Cuba Referenced in Report
A fragmentary 19th century report discusses leprosy in Cuba with unverified estimates of afflicted persons and concerns about charity, government role, and public health. The text references Governor Watia and mentions fever, malaria, and other maladies while pondering treatment and aid.
Bravery of the American Women Described After Wreck
Survivors recount the American women aboard the Cunarder Slavents who helped row to safety near Flores Azores after the ship ran aground. Passengers kept calm, aided others, and cooperated with officers as the vessel careened onto rocks. The Vannonia brought the crew and women to New York, where many shared tales of courage and composure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Flores
Azores
Vannouian
Biannia
Exen
America
Pimes
Opening of Canyon Line Excursion for 300 Employes
An early report describes the Canyon Line opening to serve 300 employees of Zoe Mol of Salt Lake. The new trolley route from Wright's to Bart's and other points will extend to Teteror, with buses and trains coordinating a phased launch. Officials note school routes and town transport will shift to the canyon corridor, affecting daily travel and fares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deden Canyon
Zoe Mol
Salt Lake
Sta del Fatcoe
Wright's
Bart's
Driver Lags to Court in Coincidental Scrawl
A garbled OCR fragment recounts a court appearance with an unnamed driver described as late. The readable bits mention a vehicle and court setting, but the text is severely distorted, leaving the key facts about the driver’s lateness and court context unclear.
Child Abducted After Three Days Missing In Freight Car
A two year old boy from Chicago vanished after being locked in a freight car by companions while playing. The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway launched a citywide search, inspecting yards and cars moved since the disappearance. Police and the boy’s mother urged rapid action as workers comb rail cars for clues to the unknown destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Kinledy
Palice
Mwauker & Bt
Vaul Railway
Tarquiles
Double Inquest Over Victim and Slayer
An inquest investigated the deaths of W. Evans Dent and Meralice. The jury ruled Dent died from a wound inflicted by an assailant and Meralice died from a wound self-inflicted during a personal crisis. Police reported the inquest proceeded yesterday with testimony from Mrs. Tha. Sehter, the woman involved, and Mrs. Setley, hospitalized and unlikely to recover by June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fan Mego
W. Evans Dent
Alered
Cleveland
Dent
Meralice
Ater
Tha
Sehter
Setley
Junie
Sugar and Coffee Prices and Local Listing Notice
Ambiguous OCR fragment notes York area prices and shop listings. Mentions Sugar and Coffee trade with a $5 value, Auzar Rae, and Wylasers near S112 Fiske with $3.85, and a reference to refined products at 11.25 Coprmb. Indicates local pricing or stock observations with several unclear tokens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Auzar—Rae
Wylasers Pnear
Fiske
Lowe
Chicago Close Update On Race Results
Fragmentary notes indicate a Chicago event with multiple participants and time records. Names such as Vivlesen and Dee Ma appear amid scattered outcomes, suggesting a track or swimming meet with heats and placements. Additional legible items reference dates and pacing terms, but the full results remain unclear.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Loving Lettons
Laon Ling
Cho Gain
Drala
Elle Fleel
Elsie Bigel
York City
Trenton
Lavin
Ryan
Lea
Paptart
Syed
Rivain, Ppa Dere
Aise de Torr
Tyee
Atead
Aioli
Elsie
Tata Geese
Ayy
Mita Elale Sepei
Gh Naman
Upper Algh
Hie Chum
Chung bin
Mi Lake City
Erchant
J.T. Hurst
Bodeting
Weber Lab
Weslesania
Hs den
Ates
Fopart Elven
Visio League
Oxtea
Arry
Ander
Dana
Leone of
Reaves
Faye
Wil Putin
Fairbanks
Hev
Fastman
Dead Man
Eastman Barried
Denver
Eid
Anager
Henry Greer
Ntawhide Mining Company
Hawksde
Nev
Ball
Arthur Liddewald
Ellow
Duhafio
Freak Rooker
Charles
Droudennere
Charles Murrilt
Les Iyde
Audble
Chet Browning
Jack Fyan
Willer Lower
Plese
Joan Firace
Date Rogers
A. c Grin
Joseph Quing
Grind
Cuba
Persana
the Landatity
Aed
Watia
Eytes
HU Pero TA Oha
Grew
Alavonia
Z.C. M
Genad Te Peery
Oshea
Rte
Chicago, Milwaukee & Big Paul Railway
Searen
Vivlesen
Baten Daly el
Chay Peat
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!