One More Dead and Riots Riot in Springfield
The article details a violent riot in East Springfield with multiple deaths and injuries, including John Caldwell and Louis Johnson. Gov. Deneen pledges state action to protect citizens, while shops and theaters close and a refugee camp is set up at Camp Lincoln. Local segregation and race tensions are noted amid accusations and a jail guard situation.
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Deneen
Jjustice
Springfield
John Caldwell
East Springfield
Louis Johnson
Lopez
Scott Burton
Twelfth
Madison Streets
Frank S§elmore
T. O. Scott
William Bowe
Robert Seidler
William Mallet
Charles Helms
Lester Holt
John Norkins
Eugene Mayott
Will Smith
Robert Oakley
Lewis Hansen
Arthur Troyman
John Barrington
Charles Duncan
Ossie Donogan
Camp Lincoln
Compines D and H
Harry Loper
Michigan
Loper
Denial by Bloomington Suspect in Lynching Case
George Richardson, a Black man secretly moved to Bloomington jail from Springfield to avert a mob, tells AP he had worked on a new building near the Hallam house Thursday, went to bed early, and did not leave his room until Friday morning, offering to prove an alibi.
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Mrs. Hallam
Bloomington
Ill
George Richardson
Springfield
Hallam
Associated Press
Richardson
Prisoner Appeals to Closson over Hair Bridle Sale
A Deer Lodge inmate William Rumley, serving ten years for murder, writes to Homer Closson asking him to sell or raffle a handmade horse hair riding bridle he crafted in prison. Closson agrees to assist, despite not recalling Rumley, and letters detail the plan and motive.
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William Rumley
Deer Lodge
Montana
Closson
Homer Closson
Logansport
Ind
Rumley
Logan Reunion Set for September 4 at Spencer Park
The Logan family plans its eighth annual reunion at Spencer Park on Friday September 4 with over two hundred members expected. Past venues were Kokomo and Frankfort. The Cass county residents Artemus Smith serves as president and A J Logan as secretary while a special program and new officers are planned and a noon dinner is to be served.
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Logan
Spencer Park
the Park
Kokomo
Frankfort
Cass
Howard
Clinton
Carroll
Kansas
Artemus Smith
A. J. Logan
Cass County
Rescue at S. U. T. bridge saves Berwanger
Joseph Berwanger, staying at Camp Freeze-Out, fell from the S. U. T. bridge Friday evening. Percy Summers of Toledo swam to the scene, dragged Berwanger to shallow water, and saved him from drowning.
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Joseph Berwanger
Percy Summers
Toledo
Berwanger
Summers
Kesling family reunion at Spencer Park draws 151 attendees
The Kesling families and friends gathered at Spencer Park yesterday afternoon for the annual reunion. Ru fus Rosnagle of Warren Ohio was elected president and Ernest Rosnagle became secretary. A large dinner and a family photo were part of the event. The next reunion is set for the third Saturday in August 1909, to be held in Ohio. A concurrent Shanks Blue and Galbreath reunion drew over 100 attendees from nearby counties.
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Ohio
Airs
Martha Smith
Oliver Kesting
Granville Kesting
Spencer Park
Miami
G. W. Bishop, Jr
George Burkett
Old Settlers
Rufus Rosnagle
Warren
Ernest Rosna
Wedding in Galveston Despite Arm Injury
Mrs Julia A Baldwin and John W McDonell wed quietly in Galveston after obtaining a license in the city. McDonell, a Cass county farmer and stock raiser, wore a sling for a broken left arm from a fall a week earlier. The bride, widow, is daughter of the late Robert Leach. They plan to live on McDonell’s farm.
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Julia A. Baldwin
John W. McDonell
Galveston
Rev. Boase
Methodist Church
McConell
McConnell
Walton society notes include visits and dinners
Miss Ica Campbell and Logansport's mother spent Saturday evening with the doctor's family. Mr and Mrs Courtland returned Friday from a pleasant four weeks in Ohio. Mrs Arthur Bowyer and her son of Logansport dined with Arthur's mother Friday.
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Ica Campbell
Logansport
Carlokin Wok Empire Stakes at Yonkers Racecard
Results show Carlokin Wok Empire Stakes winner at a half furlong etheria. Ragan second Homecrest third with 1 07 4 5. Dark Night won one mile selling race in 1 42 with Queen Marguerite second Cymbal third. Frank Gill won Yonkers handicap in 1 47 with Tony Bonero second Jack Atkin third. Harrigan won two year old selling five and a half furlongs in 1 08 4 5 with Garland second Billy Bodemer third. Comedienne led four year olds selling mile and a sixteenth in 1 48 1 5 with Rockstone second Coat of Arms third.
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Queen Marguerite
Cymbal
Yonkers
Frank Gill
Tony Bonero
Jack Atkin
Harrigan
Tod
Garland
Billy Bodemer
Comedienne
Rockstone
Hiird
Misleading Credit Terms Allegedly Used by Photographer
A sitter challenges a photographer about thirty days' time for customers while the photographer admits the period is only allowed to create a pleasant impression. This exchange appears in the Houston Post.
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Houston Post
Masonic Session Called by Lodge No. 272
Orient lodge No. 272 of F and A M will hold an stated meeting Monday at 7 30 PM Officers must be at their stations. E A degree called.
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NG. Orient
A. M
Miss Carrie Enyart Lizzie Johnson and Blanche Thompson Leave for Detroit
Miss Carrie Enyart Miss Lizzie Johnson and Mrs Blanche Thompson departed last evening for Detroit.
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Carrie’ "Enyart
Lizzie Johnson
Blanche Thompson
Detroit
Chesser Released From Jail on Court Settlement
George Chesser was released Friday by the sheriff on advice from Justice Graves and the prosecuting attorney's office. The case alleging obtaining money under false pretenses from a loan company was settled by partial payment by friends, with the docket showing the case continued. Justice Graves declined to comment on the circumstances of the release or the remaining loan payment.
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Chesser
Justice Graves
Cheser
Appeal Bond Filed In Clinger Gravel Road Case
M F Mahoney attorney for Mrs Gribben filed an appeal bond with county commissioners. The circuit court will decide benefits and damages of a gravel road running through Mrs Bribben farm near Walton. Initial surveys indicated the road would run through the barn but plans were revised.
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M. F. Mahoney
Commissioners uphold viewers report to open road
The commission claimed the woman should receive benefits but the commissioners sustained the viewers report and ordered the road opened.
Members to register with Chicago committee request
Walter Foskett secretary of the Logansport Bryan club said the local group is ready to report its membership to the Chicago committee at any time. The report will likely be made this week and members will receive literature on democracy leading up to the election.
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William Jennings Bryan
Chicago
Lutherans to Peru for fiftieth anniversary celebration
The German Lutherans of this city travel to Peru today to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the church there. Local services are canceled and Rev. Stuehm will preach at the Peru evening service in English.
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Peru
Stuehm
Exchange Is Closed After Nonpayment Silent Shutdown
The Exchange restaurant remained shut yesterday as owner Roy Johnson withdrew operations due to nonpayment. Fixtures will be sold and Johnson will pursue other work.
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Exchange
Roy Johnson
Johnson
Mr Lockwood declines new role at Marion Chronicle
George B. Lockwood, private secretary to Vice President Fairbanks, declines the offered position. He is connected with the Marion Chronicle and will remain in his current post.
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George B. Lockwood
The
Marion Chronicle
Fairbanks
Local social notes list IOU visitors and visitors
Camden Miss Lola Rickard of Flora visits Miss Mabel Porter. Miss Mae Risley returns from an extended visit at Logansport and Royal Centre. Mr and Mrs Lambert Shanks attend the Blue Shanks reunion at Logansport. Miss Maybelle Fender of Logansport visits Miss Elsa Gardner.
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Miss Mae Risley
Logansport
Royal Centre
Lambert Shanks
Blue Shanks
Maybelle Fender
Elsa Gardner
Threat of Arrest Looms Over Local Theatre Manager
Logansport residents planning to attend the day’s show at Boyd park may witness the theatre manager and the full troupe arrested. Wabash reformers have pressured Irvin to close his show on Sunday, but he has advertised two performances despite warnings.
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Logansport
Boyd Park
Wabash
Irvin
Reed and wife host guests from Preble County
J H Reed and wife of West Maker Street entertain guests including Illi Watts and wife from Preble County Ohio with John Sutton of Indiana visiting.
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J. H. Reed
West
Illi Watts
Anid
Preble
Ohio
John
Sutton
Indiana
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E. C. Young
Ron
James
Homer
Rev. Miller
Kesling
Prin
Brokken
Veston Farmer
Tribune
C. T. Brandenstein
Theos. Meyer
Walton
the Tribune
Carlokin
WOK Empire Stake
Etheria
Ragan
Homecrest
Ghesser
Graves
George Chesser
Court of Justice
Clinger Road
Circuit Court
Walter Foskett
Gansport Bryan Club
MR. Lockwood
Camden
Lola Rickard
Flora
Mabel Porter
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