Governor Deneen Orders Troops Home as Race Tensions Rise
Springfield Aug 19 Governor Deneen orders the First and Fourth infantry regiments to return to their homes after a crisis meeting with Sheriff Werner and generals. About 2 000 troops remain to guard the city as white miners at Woodside and Tuxhorn refuse to work with black miners amid postriot fears. A single violent incident occurred when a white mob beat a black man on North Eighth street.
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Springfield
Ill
Deneen
Werner
Reece
Young
Scott
Foster
Wells
Woodside
Tuxhorn Mine
State Federation of the United Mine Workers of America
Tuxhorn
Clark
United Mine Workers
North Eighth Street
Prohibition Nominee Chafin Receives Notification Address
Eugene W. Chafin of Chicago accepted the Prohibition party presidential nomination at Music Hall. Charles Scanlon delivered the formal notifying address for the national committee at a gathering with leaders from Illinois Michigan Ohio Indiana and other states in attendance. Samuel Dickie of Albion College chaired the meeting and introduced Scanlon. Chafin spoke of party unity and opposed liquor interest influenced politics.
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Chicago
Music Hall
Eugene W. Chafin
Prohibition Party
Chafin
Prohibition
Charles Scanlon
Pittsburg
Columbus
L!nois
Michigan
Wisconsin
Ohio
Indiana
Nebraska
Committeem On
Charles R. Jones
Samuel Dickie
Albion College
Albion
Mich
Dickie
Scanlon
Republican HQ to Open Sept 11 at Auditorium Hotel
Congressman Tawney of Minnesota announces that the Republican national congressional headquarters will be opened September 11 in rooms selected at the Auditorium hotel in Chicago.
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Chicago
Tawney
Minnesota
Republican National Congressional
Auditorium Hotel
Minneapolis Author Arthur Upson Drowns at Bemidji
The body of Arthur Upson of Minneapolis was found in Lake Bemidji after an outing with Rev E P White and Floyd Brown. Officials reported the death as undetermined. Upson, 31, was a noted author and poet. An empty City Point boat was found adrift near Diamond Point, raising the possibility of a capsizing in rough weather.
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Bemidji
Minn
City
P. White
Floyd Brown
Arthur Upson
Minneapolis
E. K. Marcum
Ahr
Upson
Markham Hotel
Diamond Point
City Poat Company
National Editorial association holds three sessions in St Paul
Three sessions of the National Editorial association were held at the old capitol and Ryan parlors. Discussions covered the future of the association and publishing a successful small town evening newspaper with papers by W. L. Jones G. S. Griswold and F. P. Hall. A proposed libel law to consolidate multiple suits was presented via a Carnegie communication.
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St. Paul
National Editorial Association
Old Capitol
Ryan Hotel
W. L. Jones
Lebanon
G. S. Griswold
Daily News
Batavia
N. Y
F. P. Hall
Daily Journal
Jamestown
B. B. Herbert
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association of New York
Noted Warrior on Retired List Celebrated at Mohonk
Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans, aged 62, marked his birthday at Lake Mohonk N Y with friends, telegrams, and a formal ceremony. He spoke of loitering into his hundred, praised the fleet cruise, and planned work with a magazine and the general board.
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Lake Mohonk
N. Y
Robley D. Evans
United States Navy
Bob
Washington
Hampton Roads
San Francisco
United States
Japan
General Board
Mountain Hotel
Santiago
Admiral Evans
J. Edward Simmons
Roosevelt
Pillsbury
America
Andrew S. Draper
New York
Papke defeats Burke in six rough rounds at National Athletic Club
Billy Papke the Minors boxer outclassed Sailor Burke in a fast six round bout in New York. Referee Charley White did not award a decision, but Papke dominated the action throughout the bout.
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New York
Billy Papke
Sailor Burke
National Athletic Club
Charley White
Drowns in Big Tupper Lake Incident
Dr. Joseph Eichberg of Cincinnati drowned when a boat capsized during a failed attempt to land a large pickerel on Big Tupper Lake, near Tupper Lake New York, on August 19.
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Tupper Lake
N. Y
Joseph Eichberg
Cincinnati
Big Tupper Lake
Ketchel Knocks Out Thomas In Second Round
Stanley Ketchel of Grand Rapids dominated Joe Thomas of San Francisco in a second round KO after a brief exchange era. Ketchel battered Thomas with body and head punches, knocking him down twice before the referee stopped the bout as the crowd watched in awe.
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San Francisco
Stanley Ketchel
Grand Rapids
Mich
Joe Thomas
Thomas
Ketchel
Joe
Michigan
Smith
Anderson
Bryan Prepares Speeches Ahead of Trip and Fund Drive
In Lincoln Nebraska on August 19 W I Bryan uses cool weather to hasten work on speeches for Indianapolis Topeka and other stops He revises the Indianapolis address criticizing trusts The Enid Oklahoma bank surrender prompts critique of Congress for failing to pass national bank deposit guaranty legislation Over 5600 dollars has been sent to the national campaign fund by supporters The last Bryan contribution was 794 20 from Charles W Bryan with 95 names on record
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Lincoln, Neb
W. J. Bryan
Indianapolis
Topeka
Bryan
Enid
Congress
Oklahoma
Lincoln
Democratic National Campaign
William J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Charles W. Bryan
Haskell
Guthrie
Okla
Panic in Chicago Theater After Gas Tank Explodes
In Chicago on August 19 a gas tank used for a moving picture machine exploded at 781 West Madison Street causing a blaze. Two men were burned, one severely, and hundreds panicked as crowds rushed for exits, with Matthias Busch badly burned and expected to die.
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Chicago
West
Madison Street
Matthias Busch
New World Record Set at Empire City on Six Furlongs
Nimbus with 108 pounds won the first race at Empire City in 1 11 2/5 seconds marking a new world record for six furlongs on a circular track. The record improves the previous mark set by Roseben at Belmont Park by two fifths of a second.
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Yonkers
N. Y
Empire City Track
Nimbus
Roseben
Belmont Park
Completion of Panama Canal in Five Years
Washington April 19 Colonel Goethals head of the canal project expects to tell Secretary Wright next month that the Panama canal can be finished within five years and at far less cost to the government than generally supposed.
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Washington
Panama Canal
Goethals
Wright
Isthmus
Young Inventor Harry Finnell Dies by Gas In Oakland Family
In New York on August 9, Harry Finnell a young inventor from Oakland California and son of a wealthy family died by his own action inhaling illuminating gas. He had suffered five years as an invalid and left a letter stating he could not endure the suffering any longer.
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New York
Harry Finnell
Oakland
Cal
42nd National En Campment of the Grand Army of the Republic
The event will be held in Toledo Ohio from August 31 to September 5 1908 with greatly reduced fares from all stations on our lines. Sale dates are August 27 28 29 and 30 return limit September 15. Fare from Austin to Toledo and return 18.70 with special sleeping car service. For route and train details consult the nearest ticket agent or write to Frank A Miller and John R Cook General Passenger Agent Excursion Agent Chicago West Union.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Toledo
Ohio
Austin
1Oledo
Prof Geo Morgan Offers Tuning Services In Country
Prof Geo Morgan with 15 years experience will travel to the country to perform tuning if requested and the client is willing to call for him. References available upon request.
Vaureks Address on National Affairs and Industry
Vaureks presents a brisk, period voice noting a new president election, a canal project, resource reserves, a Standard Oil fine, and daily business tasks. The piece invites readers to spare a few minutes to read carefully and reflect on current events and economic challenges.
Three Grand Prizes in August Store Giveaway
On the last Saturday of August the store will give away three grand prizes seen in the east window. First a 50 piece dinner set valued at 8.50, second a Mi:.2 lamp valued at 4.50, third half a dozen solid silver knives and foils valued at 3.50. The drawing starts at 9 PM and every dollar spent or paid on account earns one raffle chance.
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Lisi
Fresh Baked Goods and Household Staples in Stock
A wide assortment of dried prunes and peaches, soaps, peanut butter, and tea is advertised. Priced items include laundry soap at 25 cents, Grandma Wonder Soap at 25 cents, Palm Olive Soap at 25 cents, and Mother's Choice tea promoted at 50 cents per pound with samples available.
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Gibson
Foot Schulz Co Shoes Sacrifice Sale
Hand bills announce two days this week and all of next week for a sale by The Foot Schulz Co. They offer 500 pairs of sample shoes at sacrifice prices and promise free-of-charge service to buyers.
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Foot Schulz Co
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