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Domestic News
February 4, 1886
The Daily Morning Astorian
Astoria, Clatsop County, Oregon
What is this article about?
A recent murder trial involving Chinese individuals in St. Louis reveals the existence of 'high binders' who would kill for $5, horrifying the local population, as commented on by a coastal newspaper.
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A recent Chinese murder trial in St. Louis brought out the fact of the existence of a class of "high binders" among the yellow fellows who would murder a man for $5. The good people of St. Louis are very much horrified. It is amusing to read the awe stricken comments of the St. Louis papers on the dreadful discovery. One of the journals in question which used to lecture us out here on the coast some time ago because we didn't show love for "the little brown man," asks "can this be true?" Yes, indeed, and it is true, and you've just begun to find them out. And we are glad of it. You never would acknowledge or believe it till they got among you and started to cut up their didos. We hope they will give you a benefit. Nothing else will open your eyes.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
Legal Or Court
What keywords are associated?
Chinese Murder Trial
St Louis
High Binders
Yellow Fellows
Where did it happen?
St. Louis
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
St. Louis
Event Date
Recent
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murder a man for $5
Event Details
A recent Chinese murder trial in St. Louis brought out the fact of the existence of a class of "high binders" among the yellow fellows who would murder a man for $5. The good people of St. Louis are very much horrified.