Snapped Confession Tells Sigel Murder Details
Chung Sin, once Ling’s roommate, under third degree pressure, describes Elsie Sigel’s murder. He says Leon Ling strangled the girl with a handkerchief, drugged her, and prepared a trunk for disposal. the body was found in Ling’s room, then trunk. Chung Sin says he aided none in placing the body in the trunk.
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New York
Chung Sin
Leon Ling
Elsie Sigel
Ling
Chung bin
Sigel
Harburger
Leon
Chung Chung Sin
Jersey City
Europe
Sun Leung
Chu Gain
Chinatown
Elsie L. Sigel
Franz Sigel
New York City
Metropolis
William Leon
Paul Sice
Liquor Habit Grows Among Businessmen Says Detroit Dispatch
Detroit June 23 reports that despite the prohibition wave sweeping the nation business men see liquor habit growing. The article notes signs of continued demand and potential shifts in attitudes toward alcohol among professionals and executives.
Dr Richardson Advises Moderate Smoking Not Harms Of Abstinence
Boston physician Dr Frank C Richardson told the Society of Neurology and Psychiatrics that alcohol addicts need not fear physical or mental harm from switching to total abstinence. He said nicotine also causes neurasthenia but is less harmful than alcohol and urged moderation rather than complete abstinence, noting a after dinner smoke can aid hygiene and calm thought.
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Frank C. Richardson
Boston
Society of Neurology and Psychiatrics
Richardson
Clerk's reading error seals life term for robber
In Chicago Judge Brentano's court Frank O'Donnell faced a fatal misread verdict. The clerk read not guilty from an unsigned form, provoking a brief celebration before the error was corrected and the judge sentenced O'Donnell to life imprisonment for robbing a citizen at gunpoint.
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Chicago
Brentano
Frank O'Donnell
O'Donnell
Black Hand murder trial halted by intruder warning
In Chicago Judge Windes court the Bertucci trial halted when an Italian man waved a handkerchief at state witness Bruno Nardi and fled. Nardi and his wife fear for safety and refuse to continue testimony. detectives search for the intruder as the case adjourns.
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Chicago
Joseph Bertucci
Bertucci
Nardi
Vito Umbrello
Russian Soldier Slays Three in Rigaordeal
In Riga on June 23 Lieutenant Ershin was attacked with an axe by an orderly while asleep. He died along with his wife and his mother in law after a brief struggle. The accused assailant fled the scene.
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Riga
Ershin
Clergy urges pay for Iowa convicts and reform in prisons
Des Moines reports Rev. Felix H. Pickworth chaplain at Anamosa condemns contract convict labor as wasteful. He calls for per diem wages for inmates, criticizes county attorneys and sheriffs for favoritism and intoxicated jailers, and denounces jail conditions and press injustice.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Felix H. Pickworth
Anamosa Reformatory
Pickworth
Chaplain Pickworth
Anamosa
Wholesale Grocers Meet In Council Bluffs
About thirty five members of the Iowa and Nebraska Wholesale Grocers association met in Council Bluffs Iowa on June 23 by call of Secretary John H Mehmop Jr The meeting followed the annual gathering and was described as urgent The session reportedly discussed a new government order on pure food law application freight rates and classification and a dispute between some manufacturers and the association.
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Iowa
Nebraska
Council Bluffs
Iowa and
Nebraska Wholesale Grocers’ Association
John H. Mehmop, Jr
Bluff saloons close as consent petition awaits action
Council Bluffs saloons shut their doors at 10 pm awaiting the county board of supervisors to canvass and the city to grant new licenses under the consent petition. The process could take a day or more and may allow new licenses before the Moon law takes effect on July 4 if saloonkeepers stay compliant.
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Council Bluffs
County Board of Supervisors
Boy Crushed by Log Near LeMars
A six year old boy Henry Wogen of LeMars Iowa was instantly killed when a log swung after hitting a stump during chores with a hired man and team. His brother witnessed the accident as the log rotated and struck him. The incident occurred northwest of LeMars.
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LeMars
Henry
John Wogen
Here
Lone bandit makes away with $8100
A highwayman robbed the Wagoner Bank and Trust company branch in Fort Worth in true frontier style on June 23, taking $8100. Police searched the area for the robber as the incident sparked a wide manhunt.
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Fort Worth
Tex
Wagoner Bank and Trust Company
Fort Worth Bank Robbery Strikes Downtown
A masked, well dressed man robbed a Fort Worth bank cashier Walter E. King of 8100 dollars. He levelled a revolver and demanded money then vanished amid a crowd. Police arrived within five minutes but the suspect is still at large as search efforts continue.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Walter E. King
King
How to Clean Marble And Prevent Hair Loss
To clean marble use lemon juice with whiting or vinegar with whiting apply for about an hour then rinse with pure water no soap. Fine table salt removes stains from marble. Vitriol removes iron stains by applying twenty minutes then washing and drying. To prevent falling hair vary hairstyles to ensure scalp receives sunlight and ventilation.
Hogs, cattle and sheep market quotes from Chicago
Chicago markets report estimated receipts and official figures for June 23 across hogs cattle and sheep. Hogs range from light 7 10 to 7 75 and heavy grades 7 30 to 8 00. cattle and sheep show steady to weak tones with varied price bands and large weekly totals. Officials note receipts, shipments and future arrival estimates.
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Texas
Senate Keeps Dingley Hides Duty After Vote
Senate endorsement of the finance committee plan sets a 15 percent ad valorem duty on hides weighing over 25 pounds. The House had freed all hides, but the senate restored the Dingley policy by adding hides to the dutiable list. McCumber Gamble and Heyburn urged a duty, while Burton Page pressed for free hides citing beef-trust gains. Senator Taylor urged revenue tariffs and opposed free raw material.
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McCumber
Gamble
Heyburn
Burton
Page
Taylor
Washington
Senate
Finance Committee
Treasury Department
House
McLaurin
Stone
Aldrich
Gamble and Heyburn
Beef Trust
Bob Taylor
Tenn
Tax Bill Sets 2 Percent Tax On Corporation Earnings
At a White House conference on June 23 President Taft Attorney General Wickersham and Secretary Knox with Senator Root and Republican members of the senate finance committee reached agreement on amending the tariff bill to place a 2 percent tax on the net earnings of corporations.
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Washington
White House
Taft
Wickersham
Knox
Root
Senate Finance Committee
Secretary Wilson to retire in December rumors circulate
Washington June 23 Fresh reports say Secretary of Agriculture Wilson will retire in December and Rep Charles K Scott of Kansas named to succeed him but Wilson denies resigning and the White House says no knowledge of the matter. Nashville rain drives wheat sprouting in the shocks with similar conditions in Alabama and southern Kentucky.
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Des Moines
Director Chappel
The
Weather and Crop Service
Washington
Wilson
Charles K. Scott
Kansas
White House
Nashville
Tenn
Alabama
Kentucky
Son Fatally Shoots Father in Holdenville Quarrel
Holdenville Oklahoma June 23 Harri son Day twenty faced fatal wound to his father James Day during a quarrel over a bitten finger joint.
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Holdenville
Okla
Harrison Day
James Day
Day
Wrights Ready for Flight at Fort Myer
The Wright aeroplane at Fort Myer has its propellers installed and is practically ready for a flight except for the motor. Public anticipation grows as engineers finalize preparations for the historic test.
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Wrights
Washington
Fort Myer
Joseph Gentry Granted Liberty in Philadelphia
Joseph Gentry, condemned for the murder of Madge Yorke, was pardoned by Governor Stuart and released from the Eastern Penitentiary today in Philadelphia.
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Joseph Gentry
Philadelphia
Madge Yorke
Stuart
Eastern Penitentiary
Boone Carmen War Strike Ends With Wage Increase
Boone Iowa June 23 street car strike settled and service resumed. The company granted the demand for increased wages.
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Boone Carmen
Boone
Italians Die in Swiss Railway Fire Tragedy
Twelve Italian laborers killed by asphyxiation in a railway fire near St. Gail Switzerland with many others seriously injured. Officials report the incident occurred June 23 and involved workers engaged in railway construction.
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St. Gail
Switzerland
Here
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Chung Lin
Elsie
Brutal Celestial
Detroit
General Sigel
Chun Sin
Anamosa Reformatory Hits Contract System
Davenport
Christian Women's Board of Missions
First Christian Church
Florence Haggard
Alice Hobbs Peak
Idea Slayton
Annette Newcomer
Lettie Tashler
Keokuk
Mary Jane Perdue
Benevolent Union Home
Moline
Ill
Thomas Adams
Rapid City
Lone Bandit
Beach- Wickham Grain Company
Osiq
John A. Babcock
North American“ Live Stock Commission Company
U.S
Chicago, Ill
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