Springfield Riots Prompt Massive Illinois Militia Deployment
Springfield endured days of violence as 50,000 National Guardsmen patrolled the streets to quell unrest. Troops halted attacks on black districts, guarded vital wires, and prevented further arson after a surge of mob violence left multiple deaths. Governor Len Small ordered Chicago regiments to reinforce Springfield, with pastors urging peace amid widespread fear.
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Alto
Seventh Infantry
7Th
Wahehington
Bing
Springfield
Chienge
Isnt
Sundar
Agabi
Peasee
Mob Attacks Two Black Men in Springfield Riot
A mob attacked and fatally harmed two Black men near a barber shop at 12th and Madison streets in Springfield after a quarrel with a White man. One man died at the scene, another died later at St John’s Hospital. Police report a confession from Abraham Bayert naming several mob participants, with Raymer describing the mob scene and motive linked to Beagan’s marriage to a White woman. Police hunt others implicated as unrest unsettles the city.
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Forton
12Th
Madison Stresta
Springfield
William Bdonnegin
Hone
Jobn's Hospital
Donhegah
Trayimer
Rayner
Raymer
Beanegan
Seventh
Washington
Sherman Nominated for Vice Presidency in Utica Gala Day
The Utica event endorsed James Schoolcraft Sherman who accepted the Republican nomination for Vice President. He spoke from a flag covered stand in front of his home, surrounded by party leaders from different sections of the country.
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Comailtes
Jn Dine
Tulman
Burrowes of
Michigan Cing
Root
M. W. Siroker
Ation College
Bhepman
Thomps
Wheelam
Wiles
Charles Be Seared
Bryan
Orar
Bhadaniis Lana
Hodsevel
Bhetumah
Chicago
Tate
Utica
James
Schoolcraft Sheraman
Republican Party
Revenue shifts from spirits to beer and tobacco outlook noted
The preliminary report of the Internal Revenue Commissioner shows a drop in spirits consumption and a rise in beer. Fiscal year receipts totaled 184,789,242 dollars from spirits, down from 147,580,281, while beer barrels rose to 5,747,060 from prior levels. Tobacco revenue reached 46,852, TH with a loss near 2,000,000.
Prices Rise After 1907 Depression Amid Peak Costs
A 1907 wholesale price survey notes prices stayed near peak despite a March to October recovery. Lumber, fuel, and metal materials bucked the trend, while farm products climbed 10.9 percent. Clothing, metals, and lumber showed notable increases. overall prices remained 2 to 4 percent above 1906.
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Financiere
Department of Labor and Commerce
ITZ
Ring Troupe
Miseritaneans Group
Ttica Globe
Track records fall as horses and fixtures stun crowds
Michiganders set pace on Detroit track with a mile in 2 0 44 while Laney Sanks foals a bay colt by Todd at Klambarz. Davenport park prospects draw in Mean of Larkington club as Desenport inquiry continues. Text notes fast s year-old trot by Justa, Brighton furlong times equal Brookdale Nymph and Royal Vane. Sovereign wins six furlong handicap, Lads Mand sets season records at Fargo and Waifemile tracks, while a Papke Burke bout in New York derails due to police interference.
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Jack Lerburn
Detroit
Laney Sanks
Todd
Klambarz Place
John
Madden
PRT Taxington
Mean
Larkington Baseball Club
Desenport
Pavenport
Tekin
Ell
Justa
Billy
Droiler
Brighton
Geach Fitherial
Brookdale Nymph
Royal Vane
Teif Sovereign
Fargo
North Dakota
United States
Walter Palmer
Otraws, PL
Rute Papke
Wescern Middleweigh
Burke
New York
Coliseum Atlhetic Club
Pisee
United States fuel testing report on past coal samples
The United States Geological Survey reports results from January 1, 1908 to June 30, 1907 on bituminous coals and lignites from across the United States. It covers chemical analyses of mine samples, boiler feeds, briquetting yields, and gas and producer experiments, noting plant relocations and new facilities as part of ongoing smoke abatement and fuel testing programs.
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United States
Hee
Enim Sa Ag
Porest Park
Ateam
Ig & New Gas
Norfolk
Mit
Denver
Pittsburg
Wartetk
Spanlayv City Council Moves to Raise Gift for Count Aeppelin
Spanlayv Brand lenburg Asassia council starts a drive to raise 215000 as a national gift for Count Aeppelin. Advices say Ambassador Riddie improves under treatment at loverex in Set. Detersburg. Captain Lumeden found guilty of default for not complying with navigation rules and dismissed. Manila insular band to visit Australia for American fleet receptions. Australia covers expenses. Panama presidential election goes smoothly with Senor Abaldia favored by opposition voters abstaining. Aug. 1 election certified August 18 before National Assembly meeting on Sept. 7. In Mexico a clash near Cecoenlo leaves several dead and five wounded. Prince of Wales attends Quebec celebration as field marshal and admiral. Abeham pageant cited as greatest. Canada.
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Asassia
Count Aeppelin
Set
Detersburg
Riddie
Lumeden
Gladiator
Beco
Insular Constabulary Band
Manila
Australia
Philippise
Panama
Senor Abaldia
National Assembly
Macqua
Cecoenlo
Abar
Sayers
Quebec
Prince Off Wales
Paward
Canada
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