Rioting and Arson Rage Springfield as Troops Quell Black District
Martial law grips Springfield Illinois after a night of riot arson and looting. Four dead and many wounded as two dozen negro businesses burned and the mob targets Loper’s cafe and the black belt neighborhoods. Troops from multiple towns deployed to restore order amid allegations of lynching and a shooting spree.
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United Press
Springfield
Ill
Decatur
Pontiac
Pekin
Peoria
Taylorville
Champaign
Danville
Arocola
Jacksonville
Quincy
Revised List of Victims of Springfield Riot
A corrected roster of dead and seriously wounded from Springfield's riot lists Louis Johnson dead from gunshot at Lopez's restaurant. Scott Burton, a saloon porter, identified as lynched this morning. Earlier report named Charles Hunter and John Caldwell, both whites, shot in the stomach. D. J. Scott, 70, wounded and dying at St. John's Hospital. Hayes was shot by the lynched man. Thomas Foley, 40, coal miner, expected to die. William H. Bowe, county treasurer's office employee, expected to die from gunshot wounds after a robbery by highwaymen who looted him and left him for dead.
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Charles Hunter
St. Nicholas
Jim Hayes
Madison Street
Madison
Twelfth Streets
Louis Johnson
Loper
D. J. Scott
Washington Streets
Albert Beyerlein
George Suisse
Harry O. Parrings
Will Stuart
Chicago and Alton Station
Robert Lawson
Lopez’s
Scott Burton
Twelfth
Madison Streets
John Caldwell White
St. John's Hospital
Hayes
Thomas Foley
William H. Bowe
Robbery suspect Richardson spirited away by deputies
Early in the day George Richardson, a young Black man, was arrested on a crime charge. A staged fire drill drew attention as Richardson was whisked to an automobile and moved from the city to Bloomington and Pearce under heavy guard amid crowds. Also taken was Joe James, a second prisoner linked to the killing of Clergy Ballard four weeks earlier.
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George Richardson
Werner
Richardson
Harry Loper
Chicago
Clergy Ballard
Ballard
Harvest Home Day at Jackson Center
Jackson Center hosts Harvest Home Day with many from New Castle attending. An estimated crowd surpasses 5,000 attendees enjoying the festivities.
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Jackson Center
New Castle
Death from heart failure of Jacob D. Stickle at Princeton area home
Jacob D. Stickle died suddenly from heart disease Friday afternoon at the home of his daughter Mrs. Samuel Woods in Princeton area. A Civil War veteran and longtime farmer, he survived by children in Princeton, Oklahoma, and nearby towns, with funeral services to be held at Mrs. Woods’ home and at the Lutheran church in Princeton. Interment will be in Princeton.
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Jacob D. Stickle
Samuel Woods
Greenwood Avenue
Mr. Stickle
George Smith
Greenwood Cemetery
Lawrence County
Princeton
Woods
Greenwood Muwub
Co. B
Fourteenth
Pennsylvania Cavalry
Stickle
Jesse B. Stickle
William A. Stickle
Oklahoma
James A. Stickle
Sarah Frew
John W. Stickle
New Galilee
Samuel Cc. Stickle
Michael Stickle
Andy Bowers
Bell Bowers
Robert Loraine
Hogue
Jacksville
Local Man Weds as Couple Seeks Quick Minister
A railroad brake man and Edith McKinney of New Castle rushed from the probate court to find any minister. They want to marry at once, disregarding denomination, as they finish their romance at the marriage license office in Youngstown.
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Edith McKinney
Audrey M. Frost
New Castle
Youngstown
Erie & Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Railroad
Jamestown
Miss McKinney
Man Charged After Eye Cutting Attempt in Boarders’ House
Allen Jones faces charges after allegedly trying to cut out William Swanson’s eyes with a broken china plate at 1225 West Raven Avenue. Swanson suffered severe cuts above both eyes but is not blind, reportedly due to timely medical care. Jones reportedly acted after gazing at Swanson’s sweetheart.
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Youngstown, O
Jones
Allen Jones
William Swanson
West Raven Avenue
Swanson
Death Record Jacob D. Stickle and Joseph Newswander
Death notices list Jacob D. Stickle age 75 of 80 Greenwood Avenue and Joseph Newswander age 66 of Shenan Bo Township. No further details provided.
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Jacob D. Stickle
Greenwood Avenue
Joseph Newswander
Shenan Bo
Snakes Wilson Freed After Seven-Year Crime Spree
Notorious burglar known as Snakes Wilson is released from Western penitentiary after serving a ten-year term reduced by three years for good behavior. Police say he terrorized New Castle for seven years, fought Officer Cyrus Horner during capture, and earned a reputation as a prison demon amid lengthy incarcerations. Wilson, 82, claimed he planned to go to New York.
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Snakes” Wilson
New Castle
Western
Lawrence
Snakes
Cyrus Horner
Horner
Lawrence County
Cy Horner
Western Penitentiary
Wallace
Wilson
Riverside
Robinson Street
Allegheny
Pittsburg
Henry Muth
Neamer
Anderson
Neumer
Muth
New York
Manager Wright Loses Race With Death
Youngstown baseball manager Sam L. Wright failed to reach Toledo in time for his brother W. J. Wright who died after an appendicitis operation. Wright arrived at 8 p.m. Thursday, one hour after his brother’s death.
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Youngstown
Sam L. Wright
Youngstown Baseball Club
Toledo
W. J. Wright
Marriage License for George Wheatland and Lizzie Jones
George Morgan Wheatland and Lizzie Jones obtained a marriage license. The record lists their names and indicates the ceremony or filing happened in the local district registry.
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George Morgan Wheatland
Lizzie Jones
Wheatland
Chemist Aschman To Analyze Wallace Death Case
District Attorney orders investigation into the death of Mrs Effie Wallace wife of Attorney Chester W Wallace Coroner Cox and Dr L O Wilson hold a postmortem Embalming fluids were used and samples sent to Chemist Aschman in Pittsburgh for analysis The couple’s estrangement and planned gradual separation are outlined by Wallace to the coroner as the probable motive for the tragedy The coroner reports the couple had been living apart for a year while presenting a public show of harmony
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Chester W. Wallace
Cox
Effie Wallace
Young
J. A. Cox
L. O. Wilson
White
Aschman
Pittsburg
Wallace
D. N. Rankin
Mr. Wallace
New Castle
Intruder Chased From Teets Home After Window Break-In
A man gained entry to the Teets residence on Green Street by jimmying a rear window. Miss Margaret Teets and a friend alarmed neighbors. her father pursued the burglar who fled after threats and attempting to silence the occupants. Gold lockets were stolen. police seek the suspect described as an experienced intruder.
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Mabel Hallam
Teets
Green Street
Margaret Teets
Newton B. Teets
Green
Miss Teets
Margaret
Veteran Thresher Joseph Newswander Dies in Shenango
Joseph Newswander of Shenango township died Friday morning after a long illness. A German immigrant and 42 year veteran thresher, he was 66 years old. Survived by wife and eight children, funeral Sunday at Savanna church with burial in Savanna cemetery.
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Joseph Newswander
Shenango Township
William
West Pittsburg
John
Charles
Brittain
Jennie Stick
Richards
Mary Taylor
North Beaver, Township
Savanna Church
Savanna Cemetery
Is Rev Higley Wanted in Erie
Report suggests First Methodist church of Erie may seek Dr E B Higley to fill Mt Union College presidency after Dr Riker resigns Thoburn of Erie reportedly favors Higley if vacancy occurs Higley says he has heard nothing beyond New Castle church discussions and would regret leaving his current congregation
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First Methodist Church of
Erie
E. EB. Higley
Riker
Mt. Union College
Thoburn
First
New Castle
Higley
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John Caldwell
Robert Oakley
Eugene Mayer
Louis Hanen
W. H. Bow
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Fishman's
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Audrey Frost
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