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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1908
Page
2
Eyewitness accounts describe a Springfield mob attacking Black residents, gunfire and fires in early riots. National Guard and militia mobilized to restore order as 8 killed and many wounded. refugees flee to shelters while authorities urge calm and protect Negroes.
An inquest jury in Springfield returned a verdict urging action by the grand jury against Jasion B. Klein of the Illinois National Guard First Infantry for bayoneting Earl Nelson as guardsmen guarded a baggage car. A warrant for Klein’s arrest was issued by Hart Nelson’s father, and Deputy Sheriff Hadd accompanied by State’s Attorney Miller pursued Klein to Springfield. Governor Deneen said Klein would be turned over to civil authorities upon proper requisition from Kan-Baker.
Aug 17. Thoms Richardson, brother of the negro accuser in Mrs. Mebel Hallom case, fled to Mississippi after an attack by white men in Harvard Park. Richard son, a Swift & Mo teamster, jumped from his wagon, horse still on street, boarded a southbound train. Later, brothers James and William, once inmates of the Jacksonile Asylum, were arrested at Twelfth and Fusion Streets and held in jail. A separate incident saw Leander BE Compan charged with disorderly conduct. Mayor Reece cancelled Rineling brothers circus permit due to renewed disturbances.
Utica New York August 1 19 private report says candidate Sherman will be formally notified at noon tomorrow by the Republican party. The event will be a general city holiday with residents urged to join a tribute to a fellow townsman. Outdoor activities have been widely publicized and thousands of visitors are anticipated from across the middle and western sections.
The General Rights committee appointed to take care of the job W Kern will hear the headquarters of the desperatic state committee. The exercise will occur at 220 Myhook. John Kern will follow Mr Bell and Web Bryan in delivering an address after Mr Kern is ennetuded.
A quirky notice for the Majestic Denver Express billing daily shows, promising unconventional acts and strong audience appeal. Mention of Mr. Riene Fitch returning from Michigan and a local fuel agency sale adds scattered context to the fragment.
Obituary notes report Hattie Matthews died at 95 from old age, and many local relatives attend services. Eula Violet Mills, one-year-old daughter of Mr and Mrs Scott F Nos, died Monday night at home. A Lafayette merchant Be Latuler passed away, with funeral plans in the works. Funeral notices detail services for Cuvotia Krull and Elza T Stringer, with times and locations in downtown churches and residences.
A blazing oil well near Tampico Mexico vents heavy smoke rising to the clouds. From a hole ten inches in diameter the well widened to a larger volume, with the flame and smoke intensifying as authorities and students observed the scene.
An obscure report states Indiana mine operators reject a proposed check-off system. Wording is garbled but indicates opposition, with references to Monday actions and ongoing discussions among operators about continuing or ending the measure. The piece lacks clear names, dates, or locations.
Columbia City program details reveal a memorable gathering with speakers Judge J. W. Adair Congressman C. Gilham and Cyrus Cine. Five-minute pioneer talks follow opening by the Tané Band and a five-band lineup including Columia City, Chi husee, Lauds and Larwill. Afternoon sessions include election of officers.
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