Riot aftermath as Springfield sees lynching after race riot
A mob attacked and hanged an aging Black cobbler William Donegan in Springfield Illinois as National Guard units poured into the riot city. Soldiers cleared crowds, halted disturbances, and ferried guards via streetcars while Governor Deneen and Adjutant General Scott coordinated reinforcements to restore order and protect refugees.
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Lincoln
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Arsenal
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Oace
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Springfield under arms as city guards Negro citizens
Springfield Illinois faced a tense night as armed patrols patrolled downtown and troubled areas after a foiled plan for vengeance against Black residents. Governor Deneen ordered state troops including infantry regiments cavalry and Gatling guns to restore order and deter further violence amid threats linked to Willem Dawle.
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Weather summary from Washington and Great Lakes regions
Partly cloudy Sunday with possible showers Monday and light to fresh southeast winds. Lower Michigan expected showers Sunday with likely east to southeast winds, followed by calmer conditions Monday. Saturday’s weather noted as warm with forecasts of rain and cooler conditions approaching Sunday, though readings are unclear from the damaged OCR.
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Cromer Tactics Prompt Indiana Republicans
An Indiana Republican gathering at Muncie with ex congressman George W. Cromer as a guest instructor yielded sparse details. Watson and local leaders sought Cromer’s organizational methods amid long-standing party tensions, noting Cromer’s controversial record and influence over district campaigns as insiders described his role in shaping the state party’s machinery.
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S Bass Post Outpost Meeting Report
Members of Sion S Bass post near Grant Ary gathered yesterday at Comrade William Daffros farm nine miles from the city. Host hosted a loyal day with Deiftron singing and piano selections, followed by a sumptuous dinner. Attendees included Theodore Geller, Mam Bogle, M2 Connett, Graham, Stites, Middleton, Hunt, Luther, Mollet, Allen, Eckeberg, Potier and others.
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Sion S. Bass Post
William Daffros
Theodore Gellér
Mam Bogle
M.2
Connett
Genrer Graham
Col. G. W. Stites
Andrew, Middleton
Ephvair Hunt
Iamel Luther
Peter Mollet
Albert S. Allen
George Eckeberg
Frank Potier
Milk Inspection In City Finds One Dairy Within Temperature
Dr George Gillie milk and meat inspector conducted a morning check on numerous dairies. Only one dairy, listed with several names including E Ellison and J Prange, met the preserred temperature. Deputy State officials plan to arrive next week to test all milk deliveries.
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George Gillie
Sentince
William Rudolph
George Henraken
Iehen
State Foot and Drug
Theker
Packard Band Program At Robison Park
Fragmentary OCR notes show a Packard band program at Robison Park with stray names and garbled lines. The legible bits reference Hiteinaeing and Te Hobie among others, suggesting a community event listing. No clear date or full participant roster is recoverable from the readable text.
German Day brings fatherland memories to Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne residents prepare for German Day at Centlivre Park with a festive program. Indianapolis attorney Philip Rappaport will give the address as United Singing Societies, Packard Band, and local singers plan performances. The event features children races and German songs, with contests starting at 2 PM and prizes for several age groups.
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Indianapolis
Pieter
Fort Wayne
United Singing Societes
Packard
Philep Rappaport
Packard Basa Roche
Hiliese Lieder
Packard Band
Wali
Ben Cece
Carl Haeser
Pillip Rappaport
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Negroes Attempt to Break Terre Haute Jail
Four burly prisoners, colored, assaulted Jailer Mant Casay at Vigo County Jail in Terre Haute Ind. this evening seeking release. The jailer and other prisoners, including Henry F. Mclonald, Detective Wittum and Dwyer, resisted, beating the assailants after a sustained struggle lasting about an hour.
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Terre Haute
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Henry F. Mclonald
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Buffalo Fire Damages Stock Yard Complex
A blaze in East Buffalo at the New York Central stock yard complex caused extensive damage. Firefighters reported 500 to 2000 cattle and calves burned, with an estimated loan value of 260000. The Aug 1 incident damaged nearby areas and involved multiple ranch facilities.
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Buffalo
New York Central
East Buffalo
Bryan to Speak in Topeka and Midwest Campaign
Democratic editors gather at Chicago headquarters to discuss distribution of campaign literature and the planned August Topeka speech by William J. Bryan. National Chairman Mack and Joseph Daniels confer with visiting editors about expanding the campaign through Indiana and Ohio as editors from several states travel to St Paul for the National Editorial Association convention.
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Wiliam J. Bryan
Topeka
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Bryan
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St. Paul
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National Democrate
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Mack
Josephne Daniels
Pub- Netty Bureau
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H. V. Warner
National Editorial Association
D. Moffatt
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Razer C Sullivan
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Ohio
Democracy Revival Cited By Murphy On New York Race
Tammany leader Murphy voiced confidence that democracy will win in New York this year. He said Bryan has stronger support now than in 1896 or 1900, citing dissatisfaction with Roosevelt’s autocratic style and GOP defections. Murphy predicted Bryan’s national ticket could aid the state ticket and urged active campaigning.
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Roosevelt
Wort
Fort Wayne Physicians Honored as New University Professors
A E Buleon Melashkey Potter and L P Draper were appointed full professors in the Indiana University Medical Department. IU now directs the combined Purdue and Indiana University medical schools in Indianapolis with unamended power to appoint faculty. The four Fort Wayne doctors, previously on the Fort Wayne Medical College faculty, assume more responsible posts. Porter on surgery, Bulson on diseases of the age ear and throat, Drayer on diseases of children, and McCasker on venison.
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RT. Melashkey
Mf, Potter
L. P. Draper Yesternday
University of Indiana
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Tadiana
Indianapolis
Indiana University
Fort Warnerfedical College
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Hon Erastus E Brown Dies at Brother's Angola Home
Hon Erastus E Brown of Lincoln Nebraska died this afternoon at his brother’s home in Angola Indiana. He was about seventy two years old and had spent much of his life in Nebraska and Indiana. A short service will be held at the home, with interment in Lincoln.
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Lincoln
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Bayside Yacht Club Tragedy Ends in Shipboard Shooting
On the Bayside landing stage Captain Thornton Jenkins Hains shot William E. Annis after Annis allegedly courted Hains wife. Annis died at Flushing Hospital as Hains and his brother Thornton Jenkins Hains faced police inquiry. Annis's divorce case with Mrs. Annis was pending.
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Cape Petar
Pinebing
Annis
Caplin Hadns
Thornton Jenkins Hains
Auris
Peavid Harvey
Hains
Warwas
Ars
Asnis Zalned
India
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Nnlire
Bin
Fort Hancock
Peter Cgonover Hehis
West Point
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Pegalars
Annis Soam
Diverca
Wains
Sald
Howard
Fire at Oklahoma City causes heavy losses
A blaze in Oklahoma City Aug 16 destroyed the Leopold, a five story storefront and hotel building, started by unknown causes. It threatened the business district. the American National Bank adjoining the linea hotel suffered heavy damage to fixtures and contents while the vault remained intact. Total loss estimated at 240000 dollars.
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Oklahoma City
Ola
Busi Megs
American National Bank
Linea
Baldwin's Airship Makes Record Flight
Baldwin's airship achieves a record flight, surpassing previous endurance and distance metrics. The craft reportedly completed a long voyage with crews aboard, signaling a major advancement in lighter than air travel and prompting commentary on potential future missions.
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Baldwin
Women Workers in Turmoil Amid Hidden Abuse Claims
Fragmentary notes describe women allegedly subjected to mistreatment and coercive actions by a contractor or authority. The text cites a Towad organization and mentions a controversy surrounding handling of female workers and related inquiries. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
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