Riots in Springfield Driven by Fear and Rewards Offered
Riot violence spreads through Springfield as two more deaths increase the death toll. Governor Deneen offers 1200 in rewards for arrest and conviction of mob leaders while police search homes and gather evidence. The exodus of Black residents continues and private Klein is exonerated by a military inquiry.
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Springfield
Lawrence Paine
Hts
Pittsfield
Scott
Harvard Park
State House and Arsenal
W. HH. Bowe
Bowes
Billy
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Death of Evangelist Sankey in Brooklyn at 68
Brooklyn mourns the death of Ka D. Sankey a famed evangelist known for hymn writing and early tours with Dwight L. Moody. Born August 28 1840 in Edenhare Pennsylvania he lived in Brooklyn 27 years leaving a widow two sons and two grandchildren. He became blind in later years and suffered from overwork but continued composing hymns until near the end.
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Ka D. Sankey
Myr
Sankey Waa
Dwight L. Moody
Sankey
China
Lodia
Japan
Moody
Young Men's Christian Association
Indianapolla
Great Britain
United States
Edenhare
Wis & Methodist
Fannie V. Sankey
Allen Sankey
Edward Sankey
Fleet Sails for Sydney Amid Farewell Salutes
The American Atlantic fleet sails from Auckland to Sydney with cheers from crowds ashore and afloat. Excursion craft fill the harbor as batteries and ships exchange salutes and flags dip in response while the flotilla departs. Meanwhile Chicago mourns Mrs. Lacey Briggs murdered by Clayton N. Williams in a racially charged case.
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Sydney
Chicago
Lacey Briggs
Dearborn Street
Clayton N. Williams
Williams
Springfield
Colorado Cruiser Grounding Report Not Serious
The cruiser Colorado ran aground at Double Bluff in Puget Sound but sustained no serious damage. A telegram from Rear Admiral Sebree says it was floated at high tide and towed to Bremerton for dry docking. Navy department advices confirm the vessel is not leaking.
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Colorado
Afisat
Double Bluff
Puget Sound
Washington
Sebree
Pacific Fleet
Bremerton Navy Yard
Navy Department
Josaph B. Jowlan
Two Killed in Auto Overturn Near Bicknell
Dr. Alonzoy McDowell of Freelands ville lost control of his car near Bicknell Indiana. The vehicle toppled over a high embankment killing instantly the five year old daughter of Gotelb Osterhager and James McDowell and injuring Mrs Osterhager who suffered a broken right arm.
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Alonzoy McDowell
Freelandsville
Gotelb Osterhager
James McDowell
Dr. McDowell
Curtail Fraud Orders At Advertising Clubs Convention
The Associated Advertising Clubs of America plan a Kansas City convention August 26 to 28 to push a law restricting postmaster general powers to issue fraud orders against publications. Members say this is a vital need for publishers.
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Associated Advertising Clubs of America
Kansas City Girl Dies by Her Own Action
In Kansas City a twelve year old girl, Vivian Burden, reportedly took her own life by swallowing gas or toxic substance. A fifteen year old schoolmate May Williamson allegedly encouraged the act and is under investigation.
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Kansas City
Vivian Burden
Mkansas City
May Williamson
Taft Montana Fire Destroys Hotel and Twelve Saloons
A blaze in Taft near the Idaho line damaged the Anheuser-Busch hotel and twelve saloons, with losses totaling 80 000 dollars. The building was insured for 40 000. The fire started in a hotel room from an overturned lamp.
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Idaho Line
Anheuser-Busch
James Sherman Nomination Speech at Chicago Convention
Congressman James Sherman of Utica accepted the Republican nomination for vice president after notification at the Chicago convention. He affirmed full accord with Taft's platform, praised tariff revision and protectionism, and cited labor protections and reforms as part of the party record. He pledged to uphold the election issues and support Taft's acceptance statement.
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Utica
Chicago
Sherman
Burrows
James
Vention
William H. Taft
Taft
Republican Party
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