Peace Now at Hand One Regiment to Go Home
Springfield Aug 19 The incident of race violence in the city appears subsiding as Governor Deneen orders the First Infantry of Chicago to return to their cells. A Negro attacked by white youths on North Eighth street drew reports of violence, while business leaders at the Chamber of Commerce urged law and order. Grand jurors began hearing witnesses in the assault case against George Richardson, identified by the victim Mrs Hallam, with authorities seeking to uphold order and safety as National Guard leave.
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Springfield
Deoneen
Chicago
North Eighth Street
Ile
Wells
Deneen
Chamber of Commerce
B.A. Tall
W. Chapin
Hallam
George Richardson
Fallam
Mallam
Tallam
Richardson
Tenitional Guard
National Guard
Sangamon
Long
Short Kramer
Peng N
Andrew
Wold
Hatch
An Miley
Chicagoe Avenue
Nashiha
Japan
Russia
Hagi
Nagato
Choshu Clan
Home Department
Fujisan
Naval College
Kure Torpedo Division
Akitsushima
Togo
Coal Miners in Panic Strain After Underground Racial Tension
White miners at Woodside and Tuxhorn coal mines refused to work with black co workers amid fears of armed conflict. About 500 men employed, roughly 10 of them black. Springfield UMW leader Clark doubted clashes, urged restraint, and an examining board ordered workers to resume duties. Minor walkouts occurred as nerves ran high and tensions echoed city violence.
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Woodside
Tuxhorn
Clark
Springfield
United Mine Workers
Ayo Udehis
Rey
Tieuess
Minion
Governor Deneen Refuses Surrender of Private Klein
Governor Deneen will not surrender Private Klein of the First Infantry who killed a young man at Kankakee while guarding a car. Initial reports said he would surrender the soldier to civil authorities in Kankakee. The decision carries broader significance beyond the individual case.
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Deneen
Klein
First Infantry
Kankakee
Nankakee
RACE RAMIFICATIONS IN TENNESSEE NEAR Jellico
Reports from Jellico indicate racial tensions flare after white miners terrorize black workers at Campbell's mine. Sheriff Hughes arrests five alleged leaders, easing some tensions as authorities vet possible extra camps and a cabin fire that killed an elderly woman and five children remains unverified.
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Knoxville
Fenn
Jellico
Hughes
Claiborne County
Camphbell’s
Anthras
Louisville banker Alfred Wimberly found dead in Des Moines
Alfred T. Wimberly, state manager of Bankers Life Association, was found dead at his Des Moines home from a self inflicted pistol wound. A coroner attributed the death to a personal safety related wound and a note on a table claimed fatigue of life and despondent spells.
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Louisville
Ange Oh
Alfred T. Wimberly
Bankers’ Life Association
Af Des Mones
A.C Wimberly
United States Indicates Dutch Liberty in Venezuela Standoff
The Washington government signals to the Netherlands that it will not object to a blockade or other measures against Venezuela provided no territory is seized. An interview between U S ambassador Arthur M. Beaupre and the Dutch prime minister conveyed that Holland has state department sympathy and freedom to act if needed.
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Wotshington
Netherlands
Castro
Venesnesa
Arthur M. Beaupre
United States
Unister
Beaupre
Holland
State Department
New World Record Set at Empire City Track
Nimbus carrying 109 pounds won the first race at Empire City track in 1 11 1 5, shaving two fifths of a second from the previous six furlongs mark set by Roseben at Belmont Park.
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Yonkers
N. Y
Empire Cay Track
Nimbus
Roseben
Belmont Park
Mrs Charles Smith Endorses Dr King’s New Life Pills
Mrs Charles Smith of West Franklin Maine says she likes good things and has adopted Dr King’s New Life Pills as their family laxative medicine because they are good and do their work without fuss. These painless purifiers sold at Jos Emmert’s drug store for 25 cents.
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Charles ©. Smith
West Franklin
Maine
Dr. King
Jos. Emmert’s
Dressmaking Ad Promotes New Phone 1007
An advertisement urges women to contact Freda Smith at 207 Union Street for fine dressmaking services. The note mentions Mrs Balthasor's address and includes a quoted fragment. The piece reflects a small local business insert with limited readable details.
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Freda Smith
Union At
Balthasor
Rioting and Court Advice Dominate Chicago Aug 19 News
Clashes between white and Black crowds in Chicago end without fatalities after patrols disperse rioters. A judge warns a woman to quit rough conduct. Immigration issues arise as William Robinson seeks protection, denied by Chief Inspector Davies. George Myers, 16, drowns in the Drainage Canal at Riverdale during a fishing trip.
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Chicago
William R. Robinson
Poole Brothers
United States
Tie
Union Presse Te. Eause
Davies
Robinson
Chiscago
George Myers
Paulina Street
Riverdale
Myers
Cupid as a Politician in Macon County
In Mattoon Illinois on August 19 Pres ton J. Hicks, Republican candidate for surveyor, defeats George W. Loring by 1501 votes after a romance influence. Hicks' campaign tied to marriage rumors and promotional ecards “Boost Hicks” with “You know why” messaging. Nomination in Macon County deemed equivalent to election. Hicks soon to marry Miss Freida RNeubamen of Deentur.
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Mattoon
Macon
Preston J. Hicks
George W. Loring
Hicks
Farly
Joe
Wicks
Macon County
Misa Freida Rneubamen
Deentur
Obed Town Races Rats With Homegrown Contest
In Obed near Mattoon Illinois residents stage a rat extermination contest with gun, poison, and traps to curb a rat infestation seen as driving people from their homes. The event shows a town turning to collective action against pests.
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Mattoon
Obed
Convention of Hibernians and Auxiliary in Springfield
Springfield, Aug. 1. The convention of the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the Ladies Auxiliary of Illinois convened in session with about three hundred delegates. The joint session was led by Jamies J Morris, president of Sangion county AOH. Addresses were delivered by A. G. Murray, Joseph Vivent, state president, and Mrs. Mary McWorther, state auxiliary president.
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Springfield
Uwl
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Harrisburg Council Passes Anti Smoking Ordinance
Harrisburg city council launches a crusade against cigarette use. An ordinance bans sale of cigarettes with substitutes and tampered tobacco. It imposes fines for sellers and for anyone under eighteen smoking in public. Premises allowing smoking face penalties.
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Harrisburg
Auger
Candidates Meet Stevenson in Bloomington Assembly
Delegates from Democratic state ticket gathered in Bloomington to meet Adlai F Stevenson the nominee for governor. A full day conference preceded a dinner at Stevenson's home with visiting candidates and supporters.
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Stevenson
Bloomington
Ane
Adhdl F. Stevenson
Allen's Foot-Ease powder advertisement
Allen's Foot-Ease relieves painful feet and ingrowing nails and eases tight shoes. It claims to cure sweating, callousness, swelling and tired feet and offers a free trial package by mail for 25 cents. Sold by druggists and shoe stores and by Allen S. Olmstead, LeRoy NY.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmstead
LeRoy, N. Y
Campaign speaker lineup and Senate races across states
Governor Harris of Ohio Governor Hughes of New York and Senator Beveridge of Indiana head the opening of the Ohio Republican campaign in Youngstown next month. The piece surveys Senate contenders in several states and profiles campaign figures and party loyalties.
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Harris
Ohio
Hughes
New York
Beveridge
Indiana
Youngstown
United States
Latimer
South Carolina
John Gary Evans
Senate
Connecticut
Lilley
Lake
MclLean-Warner
Joseph L. Bristow
Kansas
Chester I. Long
Michael C. O'Neill
Independence Party
Massachusetts
O'Neill
Chicago
McNeil
Bridgeport
Denver
William J. Bryan
William Strother Cowherd
Missouri
Kansas City
University of Missouri Law School
Congress
Democratic National Congressional Committee
Nebraska
M. L. Hayward
United States Senate
For the Public Good The Chicago Record-Herald Stands Independent
The Chicago Record-Herald is praised as a powerful, independent, fearless newspaper that serves the public interest. It highlights how the paper’s fairness and uncompromising reporting shape city state and national affairs without siding with any interest.
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United States
Chicago Record-Herald
Chicago
Record-Herald
Record- Herald
The Contented Hostess and Nabisco Sugar Wafers
Writers suggest tips for easy entertaining but Nabisco Sugar Wafers emerge as the real basis of a hostess’s success and contented spirit. They suit luncheons, after dinner, or a moonlit porch, pairing well with hot drinks or chocolate with marshmallow.
James Lee Credited With Recovery From Lung Ailment
In Zanesville Ohio Mrs Mary Lee reports her husband James Lee recovered from a severe lung illness now described as consumption. She credits Dr Kings New Discovery with restoring him to health after a friend recommended the remedy. The ad promotes the cough cold throat medicine sold by Jos Emmerts drug store with trial bottle free and a guarantee.
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James Lee
Zanesville
Mary Lee
Dr. King
Jos. Emmert’s
Freeport’s Pretzel Legacy Ends in a Century-Old Nickname
The article recalls Freeport’s long mantle as the Pretzel City, a title tied to its once thriving German owned pretzel industry. It notes how neighbors coined the name in derision, then pride, while praising the pretzel’s unique form and its role as a thirst-inducing, shareable snack described in detail by the New York Sun.
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Freeport
New York Sun
Sahara
Germany
North
South
America
Dissolution of Partnership in DuFour and Secker Agency
Public notice states that T. A. Secker has purchased J. B. J. DuFour's interest in the DuFour and Secker insurance agency. The business will continue as Secker alone, collecting all accounts and paying all liabilities of the former firm. Dated 8-17.
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J. B. J. DuFour
DuFour and Secker
T. A. Secker
Origin of the pretzel name traced to Latin roots
The passage discusses the pretzel name as commonly linked to Latin words for bracelet, noting Germans prefer Germanic terms. It speculates the name may come from baking on a flat board or surface, linking to the German word brett for board.
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North America
South America
Prohibition Wins In Neosho Local Election
Prohibition carried the local option vote in Neosho Missouri by a 55 vote margin. The report notes the victory as part of a broader wave of anti-vice sentiment influencing local policy.
Young Turk Leaders eyed meeting in Geneva end of month
Geneva dispatch says leaders of the Young Turk party plan a conference in Geneva at month end to consider deposing the sultan and choosing a successor, but no confirmation is available.
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London
Geneva
Young Turk Party
Turkey
Sherman to Visit Roosevelt at Oyster Bay
Representative Sherman received a telegram from President Roosevelt inviting him to visit the president at Oyster Bay tomorrow.
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Sherman
Roosevelt
Utica
N. Y
Oyster Bay
Electric Bitters Endorsement from Mrs Davison
Mrs M M Davison of San Jose California extols Electric Bitters as a strong general remedy for headache biliousness and liver and bowel torpor noting more digestive benefit in a bottle than she knows of Sold with guarantee at Jos Emmerts drug store priced 50 cents
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M. M. Davison
Gifford Ave
San Jose
Cal
Jos. Emmert’s
Advertising and Goods Must Both Be Visible
A proverb отмечes that promotion hinges on quality and visibility. It emphasizes that effective advertising requires real value and that without goods, advertising fails to attract reliable customers.
This Date in History 1493 to 1898 Highlights
A compact chronicle of notable events and births from 1493 to 1898. Includes Frederick Tif of Germany’s death. Sir Walter Raleigh’s last voyage from Cork. witchcraft execution of George Burrougha. Minorca captured by Britain. Pierre de Beranger’s birth. Blue Licks battle. Elisha Mitchell’s birth and state survey work. Constitution versus Guerriere. 1814 Chesapeake Bay operations. Lady Sherbrooke wreck. Niagara whirlpool feat. Spencer F Baird’s death. Spanish peace commissioners named to treat with the United States.
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Frederick Tif
Germany
Sir Walter
Cork
América
George Burrougha
New England
Minorca
Pierre de Beranger
Kentucky
Blue Licks
Elisha Mitchell
America
Washington
U. S
Closing Sale of Wallpaper and Curtain Goods
Gero L. Parks advertises a clearing sale offering the entire stock of wallpaper room mouldings curtain goods glass and related items with great bargains across all lines.
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Gero. L. Parks
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