Guilty Rioters Face Stiff Prospects After Springfield Mob
One more victim dies raising the Springfield mob death toll to six in the attack near Twelfth and Mailison streets. W T H Rowe is gravely wounded, awaiting a possible death as officials urge citizens to testify. Governor Deneen meets with civic leaders to pressure convictions amid threats against witnesses.
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Springfield
Ave
J. W. Scott
Scott
Black Belt
Twelfth
Mailison Streets
W. T H. Rowe
Riots Prompt Mass Arrests and Loot Spree
Police in plain clothes raid homes of suspects recovering groceries, clothing, and shoes looted from local firms. Five arrests deemed important, a sixth sought, with Chief Evan Jones saying suspects are fleeing town. Governor Deneen calls grand jury and offers rewards while citizens discuss racial tension and public safety.
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Evan Jones
Avoit
Roy Young
Yous
Missouri
North Seventh Street
Ias
Wain
Lieneen
Deneen
Spring Beld
Frank Hatch
Sangamon County
Edward (. Young
Aiders and Caettars See Speedy Justice
A fragmented notice indicates that aiders and caettars are sought in a case and that justice is expected swiftly. Names and authorities are unreadable, but the signal is a legal action moving promptly through the system.
Riots Fire On Militia as Two Patrols Are Ambushed
Scattered fires and rioting rocked Harvard park and the western town near the state house. Two patrols in ambush were fired upon with no injuries. Lieutenant Case and two privates of the Fourth Infantry faced shots. no one hurt and no arrests. A Second attack targeted soldiers near Fourteenth and Edward streets as Company B W. arrived. a bullet struck the scabbard of Lieutenant Ridgeway. George Cooper, a negro refugee, recalled his family’s perilous flight from the arsenal area, hiding in ditches and fleeing toward Spaniding. troops later reassured residents. Governor Deneen announced that Private Joseph Klein will be turned over to civil authorities for the killing of Karl Nelson at Kankakee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard Park
State House and Arsenal
Fred
Fourteenth
Edward Streets
Case
Ridgeway
George Cooper
Arsenal
Cooper
Spaniding
Spaulding
Deneen
Kankakee
Joseph 2. Klein
Co. A
Karl Nelson
Nankakee
Portrait of Judge Taft Portrait Sitting for Hungarian Club
In Hot Springs Van August 15 Mr An tas Tiles the artist is finishing a portrait of Judge Patt for the Hungarian club of New York. He had begun sittings earlier but they were interrupted by his absence in New York.
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Hot Springs
Van
Antas Tiles
Judge Patt
Hungarian Club
New York
Hles
Campaign notes from early 1900s about governors and campaigns
President Schurman of Cornet endorses Anehes as sole Republican governor candidate for New York. Third National Shoe and Leather Market opens in Aug at Collieu Chics. Government accepts Captain Baldwin s dirigible but reward limited at F 8750 due to speed. Republican plan aims to organize Taft clubs nationwide. Bryan denies selling to Kerr fiction. claims aid to defeat Cultrey fiction. US President sends cable to Emperor Francis Joseph on birthday. Union Pacific Burlington railroads ready to handle wheat and corn trade. Treasurer Sheldon says corporate campaign contributions not accepted. President Roosevelt agrees to additional measures.
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Schurman
Cornet
Sava
New York
Anehes
Collieu
Chics
Capt
Baldwin
Bryan
Kerr
Pennsylvania
Ciultrey
Sada
Breyen Ecampaign
Francis Josep
Austen Pingary
Union Pacific
Burlington
Sheldon
Roosevelt Hag
National Welsh Day opening to be held in Scranton
A Welsh community event announces the opening ceremony in Scranton Pennsylvania next Saturday as part of the National Welsh Day observance. Details remain partially readable but indicate a local gathering and speeches by community leaders.
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Scranton
Scores On The Ball Fields In Chicago League Standings
Chicago August 18 standings and daily big league scores across the National and American sections. Games listed include New York over St Louis 8-0 in six, Philadelphia at Chicago 5-6, Washington vs Chicago called at seven due to darkness, Detroit 6 over Boston 3, and New York beating Cleveland 2-1 with noted errors. Other results span Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia vs St. Louis, Minneapolis vs St Paul, Kansas City vs Columbus in extended play, and multiple Western games with varying innings.
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At &T. Louis
New York
St. Louis
Errors
Hate Teries
Mathewson
Bresnehan
St. Louis Salle
Beebe
Gliss
Washington
Chicago
White
Walsh
Sullivan
Shaw
Johnson
Ivahoe
Street
Boston
Detroit
Willets
Schmidt
Steele
Criger
Philadelphia
Wowell
Stephens
Coombs
Schreck
Cleveland
Joss
Remis
Lake and Doyle
Kivinow
Minneapolis
Ta- Manapolis
St Paul
Louisville
St. Paul
Kansas City
Columbus
Milwaukee
Toledo
American, Tr
T. Re
St. Lows Co
Ad N&i
Washington HK
Markets Report From Chicago Board of Trade Quotation Highlights
Chicago Crain reports on today’s Board of Trade quotes with mixed results across wheat corn and oats. Hog and cattle futures show strong gains and steady demand with notable strength in prime fat steers and good to choice hogs.
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Chicago Crain
Chicipo
Chicago Board of Trade
Ahs
Aus
Chicago
East Buffalo Live Stock Prices and Receipts
East Buffalo New York August 17 Dunning Stevens live stock merchants report cattle receipts 140 steady market export steers 6.00 to 6.75 best shipping steers 6.00 to 6.75 heifers 5.00 to 5.50 fat cows 4.25 to 8.00 hogs 7.00 to 7.50 pigs 5.50 lambs 6.50 to 8.00 and wethers 4.50 to 5.50 ewes 4.00 to 4.25 calves 1.00 records show strong sheep and lamb demand and higher prices for hogs and cattle.
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East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Flour and Bread Prices Rising in Minneapolis
Minneapolis August 18 Flour and bread prices set to rise after a statement by John Washburn key executive of Washburne Crosby Milling Co. He confirms price hike plans citing market conditions and increased costs affecting the flour and bread supply locally.
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Minneapolis
Minn
John Washburn
Washburne-Crosby Milling Company
The Royal Box In Early 20th Century Europe
The German empress loves needlework even while driving and values exquisite embroidery. Nicholas II, aged forty, spent his birthday as a captive at Tsarskoe-Selo after Bloody Sunday, never sleeping at the Winter Palace since. Prince George of Bavaria made a long balloon ascent in Augusta II, flying fifteen hours and landing near Immenstadt, claimed as the first royal aeronaut.
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Nicholas II
Russias
Tsarskoe-Selo
Winter Palace
Prince George of
Immenstadt
Augsberg
Prince George
Man wants but little here below in the shade
A brief, fragmented excerpt from the Philadelphia Press reflects on earthly wants and the allure of modest comfort during summer. The lines evoke quiet longing and spiritual undertones about satisfaction with simple pleasures.
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Philadelphia Press
A Fine Distinction in a Cleveland Talk Piece
A Cleveland Plain Dealer item notes a character debating a husband’s profession, with remarks that he is “just a specialist or somethin'.” The exchange highlights social pretensions and comic misperceptions in a casual chat.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Upon the Sea Moonlit voyage on a boat
The Buffalo Express quotes a moonlit sea scene with a warning about neglecting safety in a small craft. A brief, poetic beat contrasts floating on waves with risking capsizing if care is ignored.
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Buffalo Express
Stage Money in Quest for a Job on the Highway
A judge remarks that time is stage money to the man seeking work on the road, highlighting the scarce value of time for laborers in transit. The saying underscores economic hardship and the pursuit of employment amid mobility.
Human Nature in Honest Talk Says Platoons of Speech
A Detroit Free Press column ponders human fallibility and honesty in everyday talk. It contrasts urging restraint with admitting error, framing truthfulness as more human than denial. The piece comments on social speech and accountability in modern life.
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Detroit Free Press
Hasheeah and Hasheesh Hemp Resin Legend
The article explains Hasheeah or Hasheesh as resin from Indian hemp tops. It notes claims of gatherers in leather clothing racing through hemp fields with resin brushed from garments and hands. It mentions the resin's marked mar catie properties and the variety of methods claimed by authorities.
Study Yourself To Judge Others Inner Reflections
The fragment urges self study to judge others, noting men share similar operations. despite differing passions, what pleases or offends in others reflects what engages and disturbs in oneself, a warning from Chesterfield.
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Chesterfield
Disputed Question Ends in Calm Domestic Moment
An accented minister once knocked on a troubled home where a husband and wife argued. Upon entry he asked who led the house. The man answered with a quiet, resolute line about seating themselves and settling the matter at hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devon
Elderly Men Warned Of Kidney Disease Danger
A health notice cites rising kidney and bladder disorders in men over sixty, linked to enlarged prostate. It touts Foley's Kidney Cure as effective, with testimonials from Rodney Burnett of Rockport Missouri, age 91, claiming significant relief after two bottles.
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Foley
Rodney Burnett
Rockport
H. J. Moogk
Wm. F. Jungkuuz
Two Mob Clashes in Chicago Endanger Prisoners
Aug 18 Chicago reports two violent incidents as police confronts mobs. White man John Woods, 41, 227 Huron, is beaten by George Washington, a Black man, with brass knuckles in Clark Street. Woods near death after hospital transfer. Washington is captured with crowd support, saved by Officer John Loos and others. A second outbreak follows arrests of two Black men, Walter Allen shot by police and likely fatally wounded. mob from white residents pursues suspects through Nineteenth and State streets, rioting narrowly averted.
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Chicago
John Wools
Huron Street
George Washington
Selons
Woods
Washington
Clark Street
Springfield
Cyrus Osborn
Ohio Street
George Young
North
Wileallon
North Clari Street
Necro
John Loos
East
Chicago Avenue
Ira Willets
Walter Allen
Unconscious youth found after assault in town alley
Walter Witwer, 19, was found unconscious with wounds to the head and neck in an alley behind Nash's store near Casey. He was taken to the city hospital in a critical condition. A suspect was reported near Davis Avery stable and Troy Toll, 16, was later arrested at Marshall. The Tolles' family is prominent and respected. a possible motive or suspect is mentioned.
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Casey
Walter Witwer
Nash
Davis’ Avery Stable
Troy Toll
Marshill
William Tol
Wife Hero Rescues Husband in Club Fire Tragedy
Wardin, UL Aug 18 After guests fled Mrs Edsward J Griggs of Jerseyville dragged her husband from the Draging Otter Creek club on the Minots river, and beat out the fire with her bare hands. Griggs burned head to foot, believed fatally. fire likely sparked by lamp explosion. Clubhouse destroyed, loss around 35,000.
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Wardin
Edsward J. Griggs
Jerseyville
Otter Creek
Aose
Minots River
Gries
Club Lowse
Lass
Forged Check Arrest Leads to Townsend Arrest
A ragged OCR fragment reports that eighteen year old Carl Townsend cashed no check at a local bank. George Peano, a well known farrier, is named in the snippet. Suspicion aroused by a clerk Pred Baker and prompt telephone work led to confirmation that the check was forged and Townsend was arrested.
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Carl
George Peano
Townsend
Springfield tensions rise as militia plans unfold
In Pearis UK ghosted by authorities, Arg IS-Chareced aims to form Company K of the Eighth Infantry while awaiting governor orders. Link Morgan, a notorious Springfield figure, is in hiding to avoid arrest as authorities pursue him.
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Pearis
Eighth Infantry
Springield
Link Morgan
Springfield
Farmer Despondent in Princeton UL Death
Despondent farmer J. Rierinen of Princeton UL died instantly following a self inflicted act. The inquest and official neglect report cite despondency as the cause of death.
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Batally
Princeton
Tenry J. Rierinen
Hart
Ultima Thule debate places Iceland or Shetland
Ancient writers argued over the northern edge of the world. Ploy and peers claim Iceland as the ultima Thule, describing Pytheas discovering it after six days sailing from the Orcades. Others call Shetland the farthest northern land.
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Ploy
Iceland
Pliny
Pytheas
Orcades
Shetland
Urino Laxative Syrup Offered With Guarantee
Advertises Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup sold with a positive guarantee to cure constipation headache stomach trouble or indigestion. If it fails, manufacturers refund your money. Signed by H. J. Mough and Wm. F. Jung Kuna.
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H. J. Mough
Wm. F. Jungkuna
Hagenbeck and Wallace Circus Arrives in Freeport Aug 24
The Hagenbeck and Wallace circus brings a star packed program to Freeport next Monday August 24 featuring the Boratni troupe Van Diemane and Kotocho Imperial acts with trained wild beasts aerial platforms and new acts. Wallace's horses Demo's whirlwind acrobats Tasmanians and many riders headline a season enlarged with scores of novelties under their tents. Clowns and new makeups promise the comedy end as the show aims for the biggest and best of the year with unprecedented size and performance.
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Carl Hagenbeck
Wallace
Freeport
Boratni
van Diemane
Kotocho
Sylvester Sisters
Anita Faber
Sadie Liehtel
Reno McCree
Winnie Sweeney
Lovella Green
Lillie Davis
Grace Clifford
Lulu Davenport
Hagenbeck
Hagenbeck & Wallace Circus
Hapgenbeck & Great Wallace Circus
Days of 76 Tale At Majestic Tells Washington Crossing Story
A Majestic film outlines the 1776 Philadelphia setting with British occupation and Pamela Morton aiding Captain Harry Grey. He hides in a wardrobe, escapes after a brief capture, and later Pamela steals plans from the Morton home to warn Washington as he prepares to cross the Delaware.
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Washington
Delaware
Philadelphia
Morton
Pamela Morton
Harry Grey
Harry
Pamela
United States
The Cow Puncher at the Grand on Thursday
Hal Reid presents The Cow Puncher at the Grand on Thursday August 20. The breezy atmosphere of the West and a tale of love intrigue and adventure promise a lively, absorbing evening with strong popularity for Reid’s work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Grand
Hal Reid
Mr. Reid
Ma's New Husband at the Grand Tonight
The merry musical farce Ma's New Husband will be presented at the Grand tonight. It is praised as a big laugh-maker with glowing press notices for rapid fire comedy and strong singing and comic performances, prompting promised return engagements in many cities.
Rural comedy Si Plunkard at the Grand Aug 24
The rural comedy Si Plunkard comes to the Grand on Monday August 24 presented by an excellent cast led by J. C. Lewis in the title role. The production promises a lively plot with queer situations and quaint characters and a brisk snap and go that captures country stage life.
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Si Plunkard
J. C. Lewis
What a New Jersey Editor Says
M T Lynch editor of the Phillipsburg Daily Post praises Foley's Honey and Tar. He notes his family has used many medicines for coughs and colds but finds Foley's the best. The testimonial is attributed to H J Moogh and Wm F Jungkunz as endorsers.
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New Jersey
M. T. Lynch
Phillipsburg
N. J
Daily Post
Foley
H. J. Moogh
Wm. F. Jungkunz
Lydia EK Vegetable Compound Promoted for Young Girls
Mutter advises prompt aid when a daughter shows sluggish thoughts headaches dizziness and sleepiness. The article touts Lydia EK Vegetable Compound as essential support for the coming changes and claims it has helped three generations transition from girlhood to womanhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia EK
Lydia E Pinkham Cure Cited By Ill Woman
Miss Ellen M Olson of Kewanee Illinois reports Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured her backache sideache and regulated her periods after doctors recommended operation. The ad extols the remedy for female ills and invites sick women to write for advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Miss Olson
Ellen M. Olson
North East Street
Kewanee
Ill
Train and Track
The piece notes express trains require about twice as much power to stop as to start. It mentions Italian state railways adopting liquid fuel on some mountain lines with long tunnels and a new Union station planned in Winnipeg for the Canadian Northern and Grand Trunk Pacific railways, due to take three years to complete. It cites U S rail miles per 10 000 inhabitants and comparisons with Germany Britain and France. A dialogue: Vicar asks about dog exercise. Farmer says the dog goes for a tramp nearly every day.
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Lnes
Winnipeg
Canadian Northern
Grand Trunk Pacific Railways
United States
Germany
United Kingdom
France
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Billy
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Springfeld Bar Association
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Reulbach
Morin
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Pueblo
Lions City
Lincoln
Oimahapo
Denver
Des Moines
Pittshore Tech
Chicuee
the Royal Box
Illneis
Cushedin
BIG Circus
Mother's Guide
Grand Opera House
Night
W. F. Mann
Fred Siegel
Wbhoy Quartette
C. P. Guenther
Oo Grandes
Harry Scott Company
David Edwin
George Fletcher
C. P. Guenther's
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