Robbery and murder probe in Keith Judson area
Police suspect revenge motive in a double homicide at a Colum bus Ohio area grocery. Arthur Neidlander 34 and his wife 19 were found dead after a shooting and stabbing incident. the store’s cash register was robbed and a suspect, John Newkirk 30, was arrested after allegedly threatening the couple over a dog bite incident.
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Arthur Neidlander
Western Corporation
Columbus
Ohio
John Newkirk
Neidlander
British Navy May Seek Half Billion Loan
London reports the British government may raise a 500 million loan to fund the fleet for the coming years. Financiers of high standing are said to back the plan to meet navy needs without disorganizing budgets or burdening current generations. The move signals intent to maintain a two power standard amid rising foreign shipbuilding.
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London Telegraph
London Daily Telegraph
Slayer Surrounded in Woods Near Spearfish
William Dunn, alleged slayer of Samuel Frederickson in a jealous love dispute, is encircled by multiple posses in timber near Spearfish South Dakota. He faces a prolonged standoff, armed and desperate, with escape deemed impossible and capture unlikely to occur quickly.
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William Dunn
Samuel Frederickson
Spearfish
Klondike Town Left to Ruin Returns to Butte
Edmond Coleman arrives in Butte Montana with word Copper Center once a booming Klondike town is abandoned. He reports about a thousand buildings empty and no residents after the gold deposit failures trigger a mass exodus.
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Klondike
Edmond Coleman
Butte Mont
Alaska
Copper Center
Coleman
Son Confesses Murder of Father in Batavia Hollow
George Vail Jr 20 is charged with killing his father George Vail Sr 61 who vanished June 10 1907 at Batavia Ohio After a confession the son led officers to a hollow near his home where the body was burned Some bones were recovered aiding the arrest of the youth
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George Vail, Jr
George Vail, Sr
Batavia
Ohio
Young Vail
Des Moines Man and Ohio Woman Die in Tragic Shooting
M. B. Stein aged 23 of Des Moines Iowa and Miss Hester Porter aged 50 of Loudonville Ohio die in a mystery tragedy at Miss Porter's home. Authorities believe Stein shot Porter and then killed himself with no clear motive.
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M. B. Stein
Des Moines
Iowa
Hester Porter
Loudonville
Ohio
Miss Porter
Stein
England Aristocrat Violet Brock Elbank and Westinghouse Engagement Off
The engagement is reported off as George Westinghouse Jr of Pittsburg faces potential loss of millions he did not know he had when he fell in love with Miss Violet Brock Elbank, an aristocratic Englishwoman who wore overalls.
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Violet Brockelbank
England
George Westinghouse, Jr
Pittsburg
Troops Clash With Rioters in Springfield Night Incident
Rioting resumed Monday night in Springfield as troops and assailants clashed amid darkness. The camp was roused and fires increased confusion during the confrontation.
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Springfield
Approaching Fort Myer Aeroplane Trials
Great interest grows as the Wright brothers aircraft competes in the anticipated Fort Myer trials for U S Army adoption. The event brings aviation advances into official military testing with multiple airships in the contest.
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Myer
Wright Brothers
United States Army
Rioters Burn Illinois Capital Negro Quarter Amid Destruction
Springfield report details riot and arson as white mobs attack black neighborhoods after a lynching attempt. Two killed, nearly 100 wounded, militia deployed, 1600 soldiers arrive to restore order. Loper's restaurant burned with gas tank ignited. Mayor Reece targeted amid chaos.
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Springfield
Black Belt
Grand jury begins task in Springfield outrages case
A special Sangamon County grand jury meets after a governor and state attorney conference to probe rioting in Springfield. Suspects arrested daily, with extensive evidence gathered and to be submitted for official deliberation. General Young pledges force to deter mob violence as guards protect 400 sheltered residents and ammunition at the arsenal.
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Springfield
Japan
James A. Creighton
Sangamon County
Deneen
Frank Hateh
Young
White mob burns out Black residents after assault
After an assault on Mrs. Earl Hallam, a night worker’s wife, mobs formed to target Black residents. George Richardson is jailed for the Hallam assault and ties to the Ballard murder. A mob evacuated about 1,500 Black residents from the city to trains, with refugees fleeing to Illinois, Missouri, and beyond. two hundred rioters face murder charges.
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Earl Hallam
Ballard
Chicago
St. Louis
Peoria
Decatur
Bloomington
Lincoln
Carlinville
Springfield
Deneen
Bayonet Kills Boy in Kankakee Guard Stabbing
Karl Nelson a local grocery delivery boy was stabbed to death by a soldier of the First Regiment JT N G Chicago as it passed through Kankakee on the way to Springfield. About 300 residents witnessed the stabbing and demanded revenge. Inquest witness Arsen Arres said Nelson was unprovoked. others corroborated nothing. Springfield board of inquiry sustained Private Joseph Klein in self defense.
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Kankakee
Karl Nelson
JT. N. G
Chicago
Springfield
Arsen Arres
Nelson
Elmer Osborn
Eli Barnett
A. First Infantry
Soldiers Rule Springfield Riots End Quietly
Springfield sees heavy troops patrolling streets after three days of riot. National guardsmen and Chicago regiments suppress militancy, keep fire alarms and wires protected, and prevent further mob activity as order is slowly restored.
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Springfield
Second Infantry
Chicago
Seventh Infantry
First Cavalry
Tth
Washington Streets
Courthouse
Illinois
Deneen
Lynching of Two Negroes Stuns Springfield Community
A mob hanged Scott Burton, a 52 year old barber, after he drew a revolver and a razor moved into a fatal attack. In a separate incident Abraham Raymer confessed to aiding the posse that lynched William Donnegan, a 60 year old Black man. Police seek others. A bloody riot raised security in Chicago and Springfield as authorities recount the events and casualties.
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Deneen
Springfield
Chicago
Scott Burton
Burton
12Th
Miadison
Ile
William Donegan
Neero
St. John’s Hospital
Donnegan
Abraham Raymer
Morris
Raymer
Ernest Humphrey
Seventh
Washington
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