City in Hands of Angry Mob Riots and Fire in Springfield
A mob of white men lynched a Black man suspected of car-sneaking and firing on whites. As riots spread, fires engulfed the east end, two men dead, dozens injured, and troops from several cities deployed to quell the violence. The mob attacked jail, Lopez restaurant, and attacked Black residents, with police unable to stop the upheaval.
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Springfield
George Richardson
G. J. Scott
Louis Johnson
Fred Ramsey
Gatling Gun
Illinois National Guard
Oscar Dahlkamp
Albert Bierline
Phillip Pollock
Chicago
Reece
Prohibition Candidate E. W. Chafin Injured in Riot
E W Chafin candidate for president on the Prohibition ticket was struck in the head by a brick during a riot in Springfield Illinois Aug 15 He had previously survived a drowning accident at Lincoln Nebraska shortly before this incident The report notes this is his second accident since nomination
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BE. W. Chafin
United States
Prohibition Party
John A. Snell
Sherman
Rev
T. D. Logan
Robert Sturgis
Lopez Restaurant
Richardson
Springfield
Bloomington
Peoria
First Cavalry
Illinois National Guard
Lopez
Roland Sturgis
E. W. Chafin
Chafin
Lincoln
Neb
Richards Acquitted In Fifth Floyd County Murder Trial
Roanoke August 15 John Richards Floyd county school teacher faced five trials for the murder of his rival Maurice K. Francis of Roanoke. After earlier hung juries and a 1955 conviction later overturned he was acquitted in the fifth trial. His family suffered pneumonia deaths during the proceedings and he was barred from funerals due to fear of lynching.
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Roanoke
Floyd
John Richards
Floyd County
Maurice K. Francis
Richards
Supreme Court
Virginia
Bank Cashier Reynolds Sought After Shortage Found
Guthrie Oklahoma August 15 State Bank Examiner W H Gordon uncovers about 15000 shortage in accounts of Thomas M Reynolds cashier missing from Bank of Afton Oklahoma The state banking board offers a 500 reward for arrest and conviction of Reynolds
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Guthrie
Okla
W. HE. Gordon
Thomas M. Reynolds
Bank of Afton
State Banking Board
Reynolds
Armies descend upon a meeting at the prosperity congress
Two rival groups disrupted the Commercial Travelers inter state Prosperity congress in New York. Alexander Berkman led an unemployed workers army demanding inclusion, while suffragettes pressed for recognition. Police dispersed Berkman’s followers. a later unemployed committee failed to present its food and lodging plea. The gathering drew delegates from nearly every large city.
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New York
Interstate Prosperity Congress
Alexander Berkman
H. C. Frick
Milionaire
Homestead
Berkman
Congress
Prosperity Congress
Commercial Travelers’ Organization
Prosperity Movement
Man Attempts Murder then Commits Suicide in Hotel
Louis A. Ryan thirty five of Bridgeport NL shot his wife thrice as she tried to flee a locked room in a hotel at Noble Dr seven miles west of Clay City TL. He then shot himself in the head with a left temple wound. the wife was hit in the left arm and breast and is expected to recover. His motive remains unknown and his condition is critical.
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Clay City
Louis A. Ryan
Bridgeport
Noble
Here
Ryan
Fatal Boiler Explosion Kills Farmer Near Prosper
In La Crosse Wisconsin August 15 Gabral Munson a farmer from Prosper Minnesota was killed George Johnson his helper was fatally injured and Munson's young son seriously hurt when a faulty thresher engine boiler exploded Munson's body was flung to his porch stripped of clothing except shoes
Ira D. Sankey Dies Evangelist and Hymn Composer
Ira D. Sankey, famed evangelist and hymn writer with Moody, died in Brooklyn at age sixty eight. Blind for five years from overwork, he remained prolific, with world wide sales of his gospel hymns and phonograph records preserving his voice. Survived by wife Fannie V. Sankey, two sons I Allen Sankey and Edward, and two grandchildren.
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New York
Ira D. Sankey
Brooklyn
Sankey
Europe
Dwight L. Moody
China
Egypt
India
Japan
Edinburgh
Mr. Sankey
Fannie V. Sankey
I. Allen Sankey
Edward Sankey
Mysterious Tragedy in Loudenville We learn of a suspected double shooting
In Loudenville Ohio M B Stein of Des Moines Iowa and Miss Hester Porter of Loudenville are dead after a reported shooting at Porter's home Stein believed to have shot Porter then himself with no known motive Stein's wife andPorter's daughter present but no conflict earlier coroner to conduct an inquiry
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Loudenville
M. B. Stein
Des Moines
Hester Porter
Miss Porter
Stein
Porter
Threats Against Exiled Turkish Minister in Washington
Mehmed Ali Bey formerly Turkish minister to the United States has received several anonymous death threats. A house on Calvert Street, formerly the Turkish legation, is under constant guard by secret service men. The secretary to Mehmed cites postmarked letters and notes supporters blame the new chargé d’affaires and Mehmed’s political adversaries for the threats.
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Washington
Mehmed Ali Bey
United States
Calvert Street
Legation
Mehmed
Senator Mills in Critical Condition After Surgery
Baltimore August 15 information from Johns Hopkins hospital says former Texas senator Roger Q Mills is not improving after an intestinal operation performed Wednesday. The 77 year old lawmaker faced the procedure for intestinal trouble and remains under medical care at the hospital.
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Baltimore
Johns Hopkins Hospital
United States
Roger Q. Mills
Texas
Fire Devours East Buffalo Stock Yards In NYC Rail Yard Blaze
Fire at the East Buffalo stock yards of the New York Central railroad quickly engulfed wooden structures. Authorities estimated the damage likely would reach about 1 million dollars.
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Buffalo
N. Y
East Buffalo
New York Central Railroad
Trade review notes fair volume and cautious optimism
Bradstreet's weekly trade review reports fair overall volume with crop progress and improving collections, though some areas show backwardness. Buyers are present in large numbers, but caution persists. industrials show gradual iron and steel gains with some mills moving on pig iron, textiles run at reduced capacity, and wool appears cheerful.
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New York
Bradstreet
Two Men Die From Gas In City Subway Manhole
In New York on August 15 two Empire City Subway workers Michael Muldoon and Peter Collins were killed by gas from a leaking main in a manhole. Dozens rushed to assist. others were overcome and treated, with both bodies recovered after gas was shut off.
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New York
Empire City Subway
Michael Muldoon
Peter Collins
Iowa union miners reject pension plan in district
In Oskaloosa Iowa on August 15 union miners defeated a proposal to pension aged and dependent members of the organization in this district.
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Oskaloosa, Ja
Iowa
Market Wheat Quotations From Minneapolis Aug Fourteen
Wheat prices in Minneapolis on August fourteenth show September at 1.031 to 1.038 and December at 1.01. Basis grades include On track No 1 hard at 1.25 to 1.27 and No 1 Northern at 1.23 to 1.25. Northern grades range from 1.20 to 1.21 for No 2 and 1.16 to 1.18 for No 3.
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Minneapolis
Northern
Cattle and hog prices in St Paul market report
St Paul market data lists cattle prices from good to choice steers at 6.00 to 6.75, fair to good 5.00 to 5.75, cows and heifers 4.00 to 5.09, veals 8.50, hogs 5.75 to 6.35, sheep wethers 3.75 to 4.10, yearlings 4.00 to 4.60, spring lambs 5.50 to 6.25.
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St. Paul
Grain and price listings from Duluth market report
Wheat prices for futures and immediate delivery listed in Duluth on August 14 show No. 1 hard at 1.19, No. 1 Northern at 1.18 and 0.81 3/4 for new, No. 2 Northern at 1.13, Sept at 1.02 3/4, Dec at 0.99. Max tender details include Sept at 1.80 1/4, Oct at 1.28 4, Nov 1.27, Dec 1.26 with accompanying price movements.
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Duluth
Grain and livestock prices in Chicago market notes
Chicago market report lists Wheat Sept 944 94%4c Lec S57 96ce May 1.00% Corn Dept 76% i77e Dec 641%4¢ May 634¢ Dais Sept 47a Dec 47%c May 49%. Pork Rept 14.95 Oct 15.10 Jan 16.97% May 16.00 Butter Creameries 19 22c Begs 18%c Poultry Turkeys ide chicks 11 14c springs 15c.
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Chicago
Market quotes for livestock and meats in Chicago on Aug 14
Chicago market notes list cattle and hog prices by category. Cast Reeves, Texans, Western cattle, stockers and feeders, cows and heifers, hogs by light mixed heavy rough and good to choice, plus sheep and lambs with price ranges.
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Chicago
Castle Reeves
Maureks Call to Read About Our Nation and News
Maureks urges readers amid a busy era with elections a new president grand projects like a ship canal and oil fines. The message invites brief attention to the following content and reflects a lively, hopeful tone.
Three Grand Prizes to Be Awarded This Saturday
On the evening of the last Saturday in August the store will GIVE AWAY three grand prizes showcased in the east window for customers to win.
Auction Highlights Include Best Ware Dinner Set
The listing shows a first item from AEG iace described as best ware dinner set valued at eight dollars and fifty cents. A second item is Mission Lamp valued at four dollars and fifty cents.
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AEG
Silverware Drawing at Store Event Tonight
Six solid silver knives and forks valued at 3 50 will be awarded in a drawing at 9 PM. Music will accompany the event. Shop customers paying cash or on account receive one chance per dollar spent in the store.
Big store ad lists bargain prices and items
OCR reads a store advertisement highlighting price cuts on items like lemon or vanilla extract and Boston baked beans. The fragment mentions 10¢ and 25¢ pricing and multiple product lines, typical of a mid century grocery circular.
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Boston
Fresh Baked Goods and Pantry Items Advertised
A bustling market notice lists dried prunes and peaches, soaps, peanut butter, and tea as key offerings. It promotes Mother's Choice tea and tea products, with sample invites and priced items including soaps, prunes, peaches, and watermelons in multiple low prices.
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Grandma Wonder
Gibson
Foot Schulz Co Footwear Sale Promotes Free Repairs
Hand bills announce two days this week and all of next week for a shoe sale by The Foot Schulz Co. They have purchased 500 pairs of sample shoes and plan to offer them at a sacrifice. Buyers will receive free mending on any shoes purchased.
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Foot Schulz Co
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