Protection Meeting Demands Law and Order in Springfield
A large businessmen led gathering in Springfield urged citizens to aid law enforcement amid violent crime and race riots. State’s Attorney Hatch urged witnesses to come forward as resolutions pledged support for authorities and protection of life and property regardless of race or color. Gov Deneen offered a $200 reward for rioters. soldiers reported most shots not fired by guardsmen.
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Spri
Stield
Chame Ber
Comerce
K. L. Chapin
Business Men's Association
Ntearsi
State
Hatch
Grand Jury
W. Scott
City Democratic Committee
Logan Hay
Dr. Scott
J. W. Patton
Northcast
A. L. Converse
E. A. Hall
Chamber of Commerce
Springfield
Solor
George Creighton
Deneen
Wiliam Donnegan
John Colwell
Scott Birton
J. W W. Scott
Janis Johnson
Frank Delmore
Judson
Firselinois
Cal
Young
National
Tiyo Islehels
F Shoes
Howard Dark
Ridgway
Capitel
Springfeld
de Oltre Uit Negra
J. Bert Moleér
Wlein
Asheridt
Nelson
Klein
Gay
Deneer
Kankakee
Abrahum Lincoln
Eighth
Jackson Streets
Edwards
Chafin Accepts Call of Party in Chicago Acceptance Speech
Presidential candidate Eugene W. Chafin of the Prohibition party formally accepted his nomination in Chicago. He denounced old-party leaders for neglecting liquor issues, warned against permanent party rule, and urged direct senatorial elections and a permanent tariff commission.
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Chicago
Eugene W. Chafin
Prohibition Party
House of Representatives
Chafin
United States
Naval Hero Buried in Milwaukee Cemetery
The body of Rear Admiral James K. Cogswell retired was interred at Forest Home cemetery Milwaukee after funeral services at St Paul Episcopal church. Pallbearers included former schoolmates Lieut Gen Arthur MacArthur U A Gen Charles King and others. He died after illness signaled by a telegram from Jacksonville Fla. Born in Milwaukee sixty four years ago he is survived by his widow a son and daughter.
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Milwaukee
James K. Cogswell
Cogswell
Forest Home Cemetery
St. Paul Episcopal Church
Henry Gaitley
Tieut
Arthur MacArthur
U. A
Charles King
George W. Prekham
James Sawyer
Seaman
James S. Prentiss
Jacksonville
Fla
Eva Booth Able to Travel After Heat Collapse
Warsaw Indiana August 18 Miss Eva Booth commander of the Salvation Army of the United States was overcome by heat and collapsed at the Winona Lake Wire conference after her address Monday night. Her condition improved Tuesday and she started for her home in New York City. Almost Swims Channel August 19 London reports many attempts to swim the English Channel have failed but T W Higess the blacksmith swimmer came closest yet. He failed one mile from Cape Griznez due to adverse tide.
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Eva Booth
Warsaw
Ind
Salvation Army of the
United States
Winona Lake
New York City
London
English
T. W. Higess
Suregess
Cape Grisnez
France
Rumor of Hafid Defeat Reaches Morocco City
Rumors circulate in native squares that Abd-el-Agiz the sultan of record has arrived in Morocco City after a victorious march against Muti Hafid the insurgent sultan. The report lacks convincing confirmation.
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Mulai Hafid
Casabaned
Abd-el-Agiz
Morocco
Muti Hafid
Sherman Accepts and Indorses Taft in Utica
Senator James Sherman accepted the Republican vice presidential nomination at a Genesee street ceremony in Utica. He pledged allegiance to Roosevelt and declared the people rule, with Secretary Root and other officials speaking. Taft sent regrets for missing the event as a carnival of sports and musical entertainment closed the day.
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Senator Burrows
Secretary Root
Utica—City
United
N.Y
James Sehectera
T Sherman
Hig
Genesee Street
Wal Wai
Chicago
Julius Crows
Michigan
Chatymay
Lafe Reot
ML WL Stry- Vevouf Fauitlon Coltese
Meoosterman
Minor Thomas
Whee
Roosevelt
Mr. Sherman
Bryan
Sherman
Mrafi
Confess
Root
Utica Park
Taft
Hot
Springs
Utica
Taft to Attend Encampment in Toledo Visit
Toledo Aug 18 It is believed William H Taft will accept the invitation to attend the Grand Army of the Republic encampment for at least one day. Taft is expected to arrive at Middle Tass island August 24 and will be hosted by Charles J Lewis president of the Middle Tass club.
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Taft
Toledo
William H.taft
Grand Army of the Republic
Middle Tass Island
Charles J. Lewis
Middle Tass Club
Eureka Quake Shakes California Town With 3 Shocks
Tremors hit Eureka early Tuesday with 2:58, 3:08 and 5:20 am quakes. Chimneys toppled, 40 plate glass windows broken, Minerva statue dropped through a courtroom roof, walls cracked at the courthouse and Carnegie library. Damage estimated between 2000 and 3000 dollars, extend to nearby areas. Local tremors reported from Blue Lake and Scary Ranch. no seismograph records elsewhere.
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Eureka
Cal
Minerva
County Court House
Freshwater
Blue Lake
San Francisco
Weather Bureau
Washington
Coast and Geodetic Survey Observatory
Cheltenham
Ruareka
Fewer Immigrants From Russia Lead Decline in 1908 U S
Washington reports a sharp drop in total U S immigration for August 1908 with 27 570 arrivals versus 97 132 in 1907 a 72 percent fall Russia shows the largest decline from 6 198 in 1908 down from 23 971 in 1907 while other nations also fall under Bureau of Immigration figures. In St Paul Minnesota the National Auditorial association criticizes the paper trust accusing it of inflating prices and fueling corruption amid press criticism.
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Washington
United States
Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization
Russia
St. Paul
Minn
National Auditorial Association
H. BR. Warner
Kern Plans Notified Speech On Trusts At Indianapolis
Plans for John W. Kern’s notification meeting as Democratic vice presidential nominee include a 1 30 p m start August 26 at the Coliseum with 14 000 seating. Speakers include Norman E Mack Theodore F Belt and William J Bryan who will discuss trusts. Bryan to speak and attend Kern’s residence. no night meeting planned.
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Indianapolis
John W. Kern
Democratic Nomines
Parks H. Martin
Thomas Taggart
Democratic National Committee
Gawgel
Norman E. Mack
Buffalo
National Committee
Theodore FE. Belt
California
Mr. Kern
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Mr. Mack
Kern
Pennsylvania Street
Fair Grounds
Chicago
Funeral Stop Delays Mourning In Loudonville
Jacob Stein father of Morris Stein and Miss Hester Porter are both killed in Loudonville. An injunction halts funeral plans as investigators pursue a note and possible suicide motive. Mrs Stein disputes marriage legality and suspects Porter. coroner to hold inquest.
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Tes Moines
Jacob Stein
Morris Stein
Hester Porter
Loudonville
Jullige Hugh Brennan
District Court
Stein
Porter
Thaw hearing postponed. Frnk murder trial and other notices
A series of brief items from Milwaukee and surrounding areas notes the postponement of Thaw related hearings, the hanging of Mike Holka in Fran k Pennsylvania for murder, a Halloween of labor meeting plans, and various police and legal actions including a theater manager probe, an execution extension for Albert Filley, a Brooklyn visitor finding a diamond ring in a bird nest, and United States Marshal John Abernathy wounded by a wolf in Oklahoma.
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Association
Milwaukee
Mike Holka
Frank
Edward Meehan
Schlosser
Wishkill
National
Pittsburg
Harry x. Thaw
Department of Justice
Folk
Missouri
Albert Filley
Clay Filley
Anna Ddoge
Brooklyn
Caldwell
N. J
United States
John Abernathy
Southwest
Oklhoma
Roosevelt
Wichiti
Lobe Wolf
Abenathy
al. Jennings
Lawton
Th Marshal
Netherlands Free Hand to Shape Venezuelan Crisis
The Hague report states with the proviso no military occupation of territory, Washington has given the Dutch cabinet leeway to act as it sees fit with President Castro of Venezuela. The Netherlands cruiser Friesland will not sail for the Caribbean until after the end of next month.
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Hague
Washington
Netherlands
Castro
Venezuela
Frieslanc
Caribbean
To Decide Sultan's Fate in Geneva Meeting
London reports a Geneva dispatch saying the Young Turk leaders will meet at the end of August to discuss deposing the sultan of Turkey and, if approved, choose a successor. No confirmation is available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Geneva
Young Turk Party
Turkey
Markets report shows firm flour and steady wheat prices
Chicago markets list flour firm with various grades and prices from 3.60 to 5.40 for spring and hard patent, plus patent winter wheat around 4.15. Corn holds steady after opening weaker, eggs show rising firsts and extras, live poultry and cheese listings fill the page while New York notes steady flour and firmer wheat with August quotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Minnesota
Americis
Limburger
New York
Western
Ste
Live Stock Prices at Ghitago Auction Yard
Live stock sold at South Omaha Neb. on Aug 18 with cattle prices ranging from good to prime steers at 6.75 to 5.00 per unit, cows and heifers about 4.00 to 2.75, stockers and feeders near 4.80, calves 4.50 to 7.50, and mixed packer and barrow values around 6.60 to 9.00 in a steady market.
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Ghitago
Cattla
South Omaha
Neb
Miau
Yey
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Lieut
Gov. Deneen
Prohibition
Assames
Indorses
Cincinnati
James S. Sherman
Mos
Baw
Des Moines, la
Manila
Merchants’ Association of Manila
Philippine Islands
Africa
Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Gore Bay
Manitou Island
Holland
Musi
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