Law and Order Reigns in Prairie State Amid Riot Debates
Governor Deneen orders the First Infantry of Chicago to return home as peace efforts rise. A lone assault on a Black man on North Eighth Street is reported, while business leaders rally at the Chamber of Commerce to uphold law. Grand jury hearings focus on the Hallam assault as Richardson protests innocence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Deaeen
Chicago
North Eighth Street
Wells
Deneen
Chamber of Commerce
BE. A. Hall
FE. E. Chapin
J. W. Scott
Altgeld
Grand Jury
Creighton
Coal Miners Face Panic Over Racial Tensions in Mines
White miners at Woodside and Tuxhorn coal mines near Springfield refuse to work with black coworkers amid ongoing racial tension. About 150 of the 500 workers are colored. union leaders report no documented clashes, urging all to return to work as an extramining board weighs the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodside
Tuxhorn
Clark
Springfield
United Mine Workers
Gronys Otiiliiére
Vanert
Governor Deneen Rules In Favor Of Soldier Klein
Governor Deneen refuses to surrender Private Klein of the First Infantry who killed a young man at Kankakee while guarding a car. The decision aims to protect morale of the national guard and ensure soldiers fear no civil retaliation when carrying out orders. Deputy sheriffs report rookie guards firing in the dark, while a mining village lynching scare prompts Governor to urge grand jury action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deneen
Klein
Kankykev
Kankakee
National Guard
Sangamon
Long
Kramer
Grand
Andrew
Springfield
Hatch
Race Rancor in Tennessee
In Tellico area near Campbell's Mine, five white men have been arrested as leaders of a racist uprising that forced about thirty black residents from their homes. Negro families are fleeing to Jellico and nearby towns as threats and arson pass unverified reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
Tellico
Hughes
Claiborne County
Campbell’s Mine
Anthras
Jellico
Simply Tired of Life Claims Bank Head Wimberly Suicide
Alfred T. Wimberly, state manager of Bankers Life Association of Des Moines, was found dead in his Louisville home from a pistol wound. A coroner ruled death self inflicted and a note read I am simply tired of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Alfred T. Wimberly
Bankera’ Life Association
Des Money
Ft. A.T. Wimberly
Young Turk Leaders to Meet in Geneva on Sultan Question
A Geneva dispatch says Young Turk leaders will meet at month end to discuss deposing the sultan of Turkey and, if approved, choosing a successor. No confirmation available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thia
Geneva
London
Young Turk Party
Gepoising
Turkey
Marketta Chicago Grain Prices and Live Stock Quotes
Chicago grain quotes for wheat corn and oats with bid prices and July August deliveries. Cash sales show No 2 red and No 2 hard wheat prices, plus corn and oats samples. Live stock at Chicago and East Buffalo record hog cattle sheep prices, receipts and ranges for prime fat steers and lambs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Illinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Calver —Best
Sherman to Visit Roosevelt Invited by President
Utica New York August 10 Representative Sherman received a telegram that President Roosevelt invites him to Oyster Bay tomorrow for a meeting with the president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Roosevelt
Utica
W. Y
Sherman Hia
Oyster Bay
Notice to Contractors for Water Mains on South Main and Wilden
City of Ooshen invites bids to lay water mains on South Main Street and Wilden Avenue. Bids due August 25 1908 at 7 30 p m at the office of the Superintendent of Water Works and Light. Plans specifications and details available from J H Gotham Chairman at O L Simmons Fire Insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ooshen
Superintendent of Water Works and Light
Committee On Water Works and Light
South Main Street
Wilden Avenue
J. H. Gotham
Farm for Sale in Indiana Territory With Tiling System
Property listing describes 260 acres in LaGrange County near Millersburg and Topeka with tiling 4 to 0 feet, fenced with Adrian renée, a brick house, a 40 by 70 barn, wind pump, and fire area. Owner selling to move away. Write for exact location and make an offer. Terms reasonable. DB EH Huverthe, Washington, Ind. d-wimo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lagrang County
Millereburg
Ater
Goshen
Adrian Rénee
Huverthe
Washington
Ind
D-Wimo
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W.F. Mann
Beita
GEO. W. F
Rogers & Wilson
Esvaprismxp
Grinen
A. Puschman
S. Main St
Riley
Jenner
Kodak
ENNER
Hollister
Hei
Conran
Madison
Wis
the Lion Store
O. Miller
East Wachington St. Goshen
Law and Order
Prairie State
Isusy
Kiein
Tennessee
Food For
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
Chicago Grain
Benton Harbor
O. L. Simmons—Fire Insurance
C. K. Bunyan
Lexington Ave
Elkhart
BIG Four
Marion, Ind
Newell Bros
Wndrayers
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