Riots cast Springfield in uneasy mood as troops depart
As two infantry regiments leave for maneuvers and a state grand jury prepares, Springfield battles lingering threats of mob violence. A black belt area fight fear persists while two interracial couples report mob letters threatening arson, signaling possible renewed tension and protective action by militia.
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Springfield
Ill
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Indianapolis
Chicago
Alton
Kankakee
Black Belt
Scotterton
Associated Press
Edwards
Tenth
Eans
Teachers' Certificate Pass Rates Revealed by Board
Austin report shows 1 457 of 5 039 applicants passed teacher certification. Whites account for 1 1400 passers and 916 second grade certificates. negros fare poorly with 59, 53, 2 and none for higher grades. Board cites too broad study, calls for standard methods text and notes penmanship neglect. Proceeds from penitentiary bonds fund permanent school funds and road extension from Rusk.
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Austin
State Board of Normal School
State Department of Education
State Board of Education
Rusk
Judge Tarlton Hurt in UT incident in Austin
Judge B D Tarlton of the University of Texas faculty was seriously injured in an incident in Austin on August 19. Details remain sparse as officials assess injuries and cause.
Governor Campbell Takes Ten Day Vacation at Crystal Lake
Governor Campbell travels to Crystal Lake near Palestine for a ten day vacation starting August 19. He will rest and letters and public duties are paused during the visit. Local residents welcome the governor to the lake retreat and anticipate peaceful days.
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Crystal Lake
Austin
Campbell
Cystal Lake
Palestine
Evans quote on Spanish fire and water during blockade
At Mohonk New York Aug 19 Admiral Evans recalls a press boat inquiry after the Santiago bombardment. He says the Spaniards did not hit anything except water and admits the water was so plentiful the claim could be made. He notes the exchange on the ship bridge about the enemy fighting only water.
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Lake Mohonk
N. Y
Admiral Evans
Santiago
Checks Sent to Denison For Forgery Case
Chief of Police reports checks from Chicago New York and Indianapolis alleged forged by C. W. Doyle alias Jones. Doyle to be taken to Chattanooga Tennessee for trial.
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Denison
Chicago
New York
Indianpolis
C. W. Doyle
Jones
Doyle
Chattanooga
Tenn
Troops Ordered to Depart in Chicago Race Tensions
Aug. 19 report from ingfield indicates Governor Deneen ordered infantry from Chicago to depart amid dangerous race tensions. Officials state the unrest followed a deadly incident as authorities seek to restore order and calm.
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Ingfield
Deneen
Infantry
Chicago
Hog receipts total 12,000 head on August 19
Hog receipts were reported at 12,000 head for August 19, reflecting a steady throughput for the market day.
Boy Accused of Horsetheft in Denison Case
Denison August 19 Deputy Sheriff Gonzales of Cottle county passes through town with Joe Benna fourteen in custody charged with horsetheft.
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Denison
Gonzales
Cottle County
Joe Benna
Checks Stolen in D.C. Robbery Recovered Funds Found
Checks drawn on the U S treasurer for the public health and marine hospital service were stolen from a messenger near the commerce and labor building in Washington. Two checks were cashed in Texas, one at Marfa National Bank for 213 33, another for 80 at San Antonio station. The pouch was recovered between Washington and Alexandria. Authorities identify two suspects through a local check drawn for A H Glennan, assistant Surgeon General, and E B Scott.
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Texas
Washington
United States
Public Health and Marine Hospital Service
Department of Commerce and Labor
Wilkie
Secret Service
Alexandria
A. H. Glennan
The
Marine Hospital Service
Marfa National Bank
Marfa
Tex
E. B. Scott
Southern Pacific Railroad
San Antonio
Tobacco and Tooth Drive Woman to Bellevue Ward
In New York, Mary Lewis developed acute mania after two weeks of chewing tobacco to ease toothache. A plug led to voices and a phantasmagoria of singing children, triggering insanity charges. In Bellevue psychiatric ward she was examined and diagnosed with acute mania linked to tobacco use. Gradual withdrawal restored near normal mental state.
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New York
Mary Lewis
Bellevue
Taft Speech Aims at Trust Abuse, Southern GOP Votes
In Hot Springs Virginia on August 19 Mr Taft will speak to Virginias Republicans about a broad discussion of the trusts and monopolies chart and about mobilizing Southern Republican strength by gaining independent Democrats. The message is that such Democrats should back the Republican cause. James R Garfield secretary of the interior arrived at Hot Springs.
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Hot Springs
Taft
Virginia
Vorys
South
James R. Garfield
Secretary of the Interior
Hearty Welcome of Australia to American Fleet
Lord Northcott the governor general of Australia sent a wireless message to Rear Admiral Sperry of the American battleship fleet. He tendered the hearty welcome from the Australian people and wished the fleet an excellent voyage from New Zealand. He anticipated an enthusiastic greeting upon arrival from this part of the empire.
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Sydney
Lord Northcott
Australia
Sperry
Commonwealth of Australia
United States
New Zealand
Farmer Donates Calf to Fund Drive Near Mansfield
A. R. Conroy of near Mansfield handed a calf to the Democratic county executive committee instructing them to sell it and apply the proceeds to the national campaign fund. Reports say more than $400 in dollar contributions has been raised locally for the same purpose.
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Fort Worth
A. R. Conroy
Mansfield
Democratic County Executive Committee
Democratic National Campaign Fund
Pardoned prisoner Frank Sherlock praised as deputy sheriff
Frank Sherlock, who escaped from the New Mexico Penitentiary eleven years ago and was recaptured in Arizona weeks ago, was pardoned by Governor Curry. He spent eight years of his liberty as a deputy sheriff in Arizona and had a splendid record as an officer and a man.
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Santa Fe
N. M
Frank Sherlock
Arizona
Curry
Department to investigate alleged theatrical trust charges
Washington August 19. The department of justice will investigate charges after representations from theatrical managers about an alleged theatrical trust.
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Washington
Department of Justice
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E. H.astin
A. W. Wilkerson
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