Riots Loom as Troops Leave Springfield City
Springfield Illinois Aug 20 with two infantry regiments departing and a grand jury probe underway the city begins steps to restore order The First and Fourth units join Fort Benjamin Harrison maneuvers while some militia may stay for state service Riots linger in black belt areas as coroners inquests and trials are anticipated Witnesses recount mob scenes but fail to identify leaders leaving conviction chances slim amid quiet morning hours and cautious patrols.
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Fort Benjamin Harrison
Indianapolis
Chicago and
Alton
Kankakee
Black Belt
Scott Burton
Associated Press
Troops Ordered Home as Race Tensions Rise in Illinois
News of troop withdrawals sparked mixed reactions in black settlements. Couples married to white partners reported mob threats to burn homes. Residents warned of renewed danger if guards depart. Governor Deneen ordered Chicago Infantry to return home, signaling a temporary lull in wide scale trouble.
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Springfield
Deneen
Chicago
Possible Motive in Bayside Yacht Club Killing
The Boston murder case of William E. Annis at Bayside Yacht Club gains possible motive from a divorce suit filed by Mrs. Hains. Papers served on Captain Peter C. Hains Jr. in New York Aug. 10 reveal sensational accusations by his wife and a bid for a public hearing of the action.
Governor Haskell Sued in Federal Court for Fees
Suit filed in the United States circuit court in Guthrie by John P. and Dan M. Bailey of Ottawa Ohio seeking 9900 for attorneys fees over ten years. Governor C N Haskell, former resident of Ottawa, is the defendant in the action.
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Haskell
Guthrie
United States Circuit Court
John P
Dan M. Bailey
Ottawa
C. N. Haskell
Mills Fast Improves After Illness
Baltimore August 20 Former Senator Roger Q Mills of Texas shows rapid recovery says Dr H H Young and expects he may leave for Cosicana sooner than initially anticipated marking a notable health improvement for the veteran legislator.
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Baltimore
Roger Q. Mills
Texas
H. H. Young
Cosicana
State Board Reports Large Failure Rate In Teacher Exams
Austin reports from the state board of normal school examiners show 1,457 of 5,089 applicants passed for teachers certificates. Whites outnumber blacks among applicants and passers, with notable shortages among negroes. The board cites overreach and weak methods, urges a textbook on methods and penmanship focus, and notes bond sales totaling 160000 for permanent school funds tied to road expansion from Rusk.
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Austin
State Board of Normal School
Teschers
State Department of Education
State Board of Education
Rusk
Judge Tarlton Hurt in Texas incident
Judge B D Tarl ton of the University of Texas faculty was seriously injured at home when a horse broke loose while unhitching. He was thrown to the ground and sustained a dislocated shoulder and injuries to his head and legs. Governor Campbell travels to Crystal Lake for ten day vacation near Palestine.
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Judge Tarlton
Austin
B. D. Tarlton
Department of the Faculty
University of Texas
Crystal Lake
Campbell
Cystal Lake
Palestine
Admiral Evans recalls water hit during Santiago clash
In response to a friend’s query about a famed remark, Admiral Evans explains the incident at the Iowa during the Santiago blockade. He says the Spaniards did not hit anything but water, and recounts a press boat inquiry about damage. Houston reports note oil line rate moves and tariff filings affecting New York Texas City trade.
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Ang
Admiral Evans
Santiago
Iowa
Houston
Mallory and Morgan
Southern Pacific
New York
Texas
Texas City Steamship Company
Texas City
Matlory and
Morgan
Bryan's Trick Mule Mascot Arrives for Bryan Campaign
From Linco Nebraska on August 20 the Minnesota State Agricultural society sent Hon W J Bryan the trick mule to be the party mascot for the fall. The mule reached Lincoln early Wednesday and was greeted at Fairview by Bryan and his family with a hearty reception.
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Linco
Neb
Minnesota State Agricultural Society
W. J. Bryan
Lincoln
Fairview
Serious Gasoline Explosion Burns Wichita Falls Youth
August 20 reports Allen Ail Taylor, a young man, severely burned by a bucket of gasoline he carried a short distance. Denison notes police received forged checks from Chicago New York and Indianapolis alleged against C. W. Doyle alias Jones. Doyle to be tried in Chattanooga Tennessee. A fourteen year old named Joe Benna is in custody for horse theft in Cottle county.
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Tex
Allen Ail Taylor
Denison
Chicago
New York
Indianpolis
C. W. Doyle
Jones
Doyle
Chattanooga
Tenn
Gonzales
Cottle County
Joe Benna
Checks Returned After Stolen Messages From Federal Service
Checks drawn on the treasurer of the United States for the Public Health and Marine Hospital Service were stolen from a messenger near the commerce department. Chief Wilkie of the Secret Service reports recoveries and a $2,000 loss. One check for $213.33 to A H Glennan was cashed at Marfa National Bank Texas, another for $8 to E B Scott was found on a station platform in San Antonio Texas.
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Washington
United States
Public Health and Marine Hospital Service
Department of Commerce
Tabust
Wilkie
Secret Service
Alexandria
A. H. Glennan
The
Marine Hospital Service
Marfa National Bank
Marfa
Tex
E. B. Scott
Southern Pacific Railroad
San Antonio
Pardoned Ex-Convict Frank Sherlock Returns to Honor
Frank G Sherlock, who escaped from the Sante fe penitentiary eleven years ago and was recaptured in Arizona, is pardoned by Governor Curry. He spent eight years at large and served as a deputy sheriff in Arizona with an excellent record.
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Sherlock
Sante
N. M
Frank G . Sherlock
Arizona
Curry
Justice Dept to Probe Theatrical Trust Charges
Washington August 20 the department of justice will investigate charges stemming from representations by theatrical managers about an alleged theatrical trust. The officials said the inquiry will examine the claims and determine any unlawful collusion or restraint of trade in the entertainment industry.
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Washington
Department of Justice
Expensive Gift of Whisky Leads to Fine in Alabama
Tuscaloosa August 20 W M Hall was fined 50 dollars for giving another man a pint of whiskey. Bound Brook New Jersey August 20 two men killed and three injured in a tavern incident. Chicago August 20 hog receipts reported 12 000 head.
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Tuscaloosa
Ala
W. M. Hall
Bound Brook
N. J
Here
Chicago
Tremors Hit Eureka Causing Chimney, Window Damage
A trio of shocks struck Eureka California around 3 am Tuesday, collapsing more than 100 chimneys and shattering about 40 business district plate glass panes. Damage is estimated at 2000 to 3000 dollars, with minor cracks in Carnegie library and county courthouse walls. A 16 foot Minerva statue staff crashed through the courthouse roof.
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Eureka
Cal
Minerva
Hunt
Carnegie Library
Leary Ranch
Brother Shoots Brother in Ouachita Parish Killing
In Roscoe near Monroe Ben C. Littlepage was shot and killed by his brother Joe R. Littlepage who is said to be badly wounded. Both men are prominent planters and merchants with political roles. prior feuds reportedly dated two months. Ben had earlier killed two men including a cousin and a black man.
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Monroe
Ouchita Parish
Roscoe
Ben C. Littlepage
Joe R. Littlepage
Democratic
Ben Littlepage
Mark Cann
Farmer Contributes Calf to Party Fund at Fort Worth
A. R. Conroy of near Mansfield donated a calf to the Democratic county executive committee to be sold for the national campaign fund. The drive has already raised over $400 in dollar contributions locally.
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A. R. Conroy
Mansfield
Democratic County Executive Committee
Democratic National Campaign Fund
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