Race riots near Springfield spur grand jury action
Allegations of intimidation and lynching threats surface as Governor Deneen confronts white and Black miners near Springfield. A statewide examining board questions miners, while a grand jury probes riot-related assaults and the death of Frank Delmore. General Wells readies troops and a morgue guards patrols.
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Heany
Tuoxhorn
Woodside
Springfield
Deneen
Andrew
Chamber of Commerce
R. E. Hall
BE. L. Chapin
Hall
J. W. Scott
Altgeld
Scott
Grand Jury
Bar Hallam
George Richardson
Young
North
Kighth
Trent
Klein
Kankakee
National Guard
Denerr
Citi
Hatch
First Infantry
Chicago
Evans Retires After Half a Century in the Navy
Rear Admiral Kebley A. Evans retires after forty eight years of service. A silver loving cup gift from guests at the lake hotel honors his long and distinguished career in the United States Navy with a speech thanking contributors.
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Evans
NAVY
Admira Kebley A. Evans
Ohonk Mountain House
United States Navy
Anoer
Magsie
Admiral Evans Retires After Forty-Eight Years of Service
In a formal ceremony, Admiral Evans bids farewell on the retired list praising his long career and love for the flag. He speaks of suffering and honor, receives cheers, and is toasted with a birthday cake bearing sixty-two candles. A reception follows with attendees of all ages expressing admiration.
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Admiral Evans
Kern Urges Campaign Free From Bitterness
Indianapolis August 18 John W Kern Democratic nominee for vice presidency urged a campaign of friendship at the old setters reunion He praised President Roosevelt and recounted a joking exchange with an old Republican friend about Roosevelt urging voters to like him but not too well.
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Indianapolis
John W. Kern
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Miso Peck MloOoi ng In Mountain Newsflash
Peruvian dispatch reports mountain climber Mise Annie Peck reaching 25 000 feet on Mount Nuasca uran with two Alpine companions. Since Friday no word has come, triggering expeditions to locate her and her party amid high altitude danger.
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Amous
Peruvian
My Morning Journal
Lima
Peru
Mise Annie Peck
Providence
R. 1
Nuascauran
Miss Peek
Miss Peck
Cincinnati Doctor Drowns While Fishing in Big Tupper Lake
Dr Joseph Eletfiberg a well known Cincinnati physician was drowned at Big Tupper Lake while attempting to land a large pickerel. His boat capsized and he fell into the water.
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Tupper Lake
N. Y
Joseph Eletfiberg
Cincinnati
Big Tupper Lake
Fire destroys home. wife and children die in blaze
In Marshall N C Aug 18 the home of Wofford Tweed on Laurel Mountain burned killing his wife and three children and Mrs Murray Tweed. The item notes Henry Watterson as Bryan press bureau chair appointed Eugene Moriarity of Worcester as representative from Massachusetts who had died months ago.
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Marshall, N
Wofford Tweed
Laurel Mountain
Murray Tweed
Moston
Henry Watterson
Bryan Press Bureau
Renre Crentative
Marsachusetts
Eugene Moriarity
Worcester
United States Army Takes Over Baldwin Airship
The U S army now owns the Baldwin military dirigible balloon. After three signal corps officers trained in airship handling, Captain Baldwin turned over the craft to General Allen. Fort Meyer will see almost daily ascensions as training continues with new officers. Orville Wright plans to arrive Thursday with the Wright brothers aiming to deliver by the 28th.
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Ty Morning Journal Special
Washington, D. C
United States Army
Baldwin
Signal Corps
Lahm
Foulis
Selfridge
James Alien
Captain Baldwin
General Allen
Fort Meyer
Orville Wright
Hits
Wright Brothers
Insanity May Be Hains Defense in Wife Shooting Case
Mrs Claudia Hains wife of Captain Peter C Hains of the U S Army shot and killed William E B Annis at Bayside club after T J Hanna held back a crowd with a revolver A Boston lawyer Frederick L Norton represents Mrs Hains and says a statement will follow The Hains brothers will be defended by top criminal lawyers including John F McIntyre and possibly Martin W Littleton now in Europe The defense reportedly may hinge on insanity.
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Jenewal
New York
Hains-Annis
Itins Brothers
Haing
John FF. McIntyyre
Martin W. Littleton
HH. KK. Thaw
Litleton
Europe
McIntyre
Hains
Peter A. Haine
Moston
Record breaking rifle scores at Camp Perry
Camp Perry August 18 Captain K K V Casey of the First Delaware set several long range marks in the Leech and Wim Nieden cup matches. He scored 104 of 105 at 900 and 1006 yards and 97 at 1000 yards to break Wimbledon and cup records amid near perfect conditions. About 275 riflemen entered the Wimbledon contest, the largest in National Rifle Association events.
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Camp Perry
America
K. K. V. Casey
Delaware
Leech
New York
Casey
Hichards
Ohio
National Rifle Association
Night of unrest and vigilante action in Claiborne County Tennessee
Near Jellies and Campbells mine in Claiborne County violence and threats drive 30 negro residents from homes as Sheriff Hughes arrests seven alleged leaders. Rumors of burned cabins and deaths surface with no confirmation. Authorities warn against intensified retaliatory acts as the menace lingers in nearby La Follette and Jellies.
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Morning Journal
Knoxville
Tenn
Jellies
St Io
Sherif Hughes
Claiborne County
Campbells Mine
Anthrag
Hastiiy
Sten
la Follett
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