Springfield riot leaves multiple dead and guards deployed
A Springfield Illinois race riot saw 4,200 Illinois National Guard troops, police, and cavalry fail to control mobs after the removal of a Black man George Richardson. One man died and another injured likely to die, with further casualties, arson, and looting including Lopez’s restaurant. Governor Deneen offered rewards and mobilized guardsmen from Chicago to restore order.
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Springfield
First Cavalry
Gatling Gun
Illinois National Guard
George Richardson
Lopez
Frank Delmore
Chicago
National Guard of
Illinois
Sixth Infantry
Eighth Infantry
J. B. Klein
Kankakee
J. W. Scott
National Guard
Gov. Deneen
Huntington
L.L
Adamson
Okla
Harry Mineson
Wilcox
Notable Utica tribute as Sherman nomination noted
At Utica New York residents observed a general holiday when James S Sherman received formal notification of his vice presidential nomination at the Chicago convention last June. The event highlighted the town’s civic spirit across party lines. Omer K Benedict editor of the Oklahoma City Times was arrested for criminal libel by Governor Haskell. Eva Booth fainted after addressing 4000 at Winona Lake Bible conference due to heat. James Wickersham was elected representative in congress from Alaska. Alice Webb Duke was convicted in Chicago of obtaining money by forged checks. Harry K Thaw was declared bankrupt in Pittsburg by Referee W R Blair.
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Utica
N. Y
James S. Sherman
Chicago
Omer K. Benedict
Oklahoma City Times
Haskell
Winona Lake
Explosion on Leelanau steamer kills city resident
City, Mich., was killed and a score of passengers injured when the boiler on the passenger steamer Leelanau exploded. The vessel was bound from Leland to Fouche on Carp lake. The same issue notes the fourth international Esperanto congress opening in Dresden with 1,800 attendees singing the Esperanto hymn.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Edward Trons
Isabel la Bonte
Traverse City
Mich
Leelanau
Leland
Fouch
Carp Lake
Wis
von Krogh
Berlin
Kaatskill House
Kaatskill Bay
Lake George
N. Y
Violet Brockelbank
England
George Westinghouse, Jr
Pittsburg
Kula
Mauri
Hawaii
John Robsik
William EB. Annis
New York
Bayside Yacht Club
Bayside
L. I
Peter C. Hains, Jr
Sonny” Bridge
Paterson
N. J
Arthur Neidlander
Columbus, O
Pennsylvania Coal and Coke Company
Pennsylvania
East Buffalo
New York Central Railroad
Algonquin
Northern Pacific
Spokane
Wash
Thomas E. Howell
Beardstown
Ill
Wfe
Henry M. Howell
Illinois
Holland
Louis A. Ryan
Bridgeport
Noble
Chicago
Leemond Smith
William Fay
Indiana Coal Operators’ Association
United Mine Workers of America
London
Lovelace
New York Aero Club
Miss Hill
Baldwin
Fort Myer
Auckland
New Zealand
Sydney
Australia
John J. Carroll
New Orleans
Martin Phillips
Upper Westside
Neville R. Moxley
Phillips
Wilbur Wright
le Mans
France
Kilbourn
W. G. Heath
Mabel Ward
E. G. Pfeiffer and Son
Fouche
Dresden
Fashioning Summer Frocks With Durable Double Duty Wear
Advice for mothers updating Miss Sixteen's wardrobe before fall. Choose washable fabrics like heavy tub weaves, avoid delicate lawns and filets, and invest in nets and chiffons that endure sun and humidity. Recommend soft silks, embroidered batistes, and simple dotted nets with white satin trims for party frocks and undergarments.
Small neck ruffs enhance white or colored outfits
A fashion note praises the small neck ruff as flattering and versatile. It describes white or colored ruffles under the chin, matched with wide brims and ruchings, and gives styling examples with brown straw toques, tan brown tulle, and pale soft blue tones.
Costume for Young Girl in White Mousseline Style
A white mousseline costume features a knee length tunic in Grecian straight lines with a high side slit and demi traine skirt. Pale mauve embroidery borders the hem and bodice, with lace detailing at the V neck, belt line, and elbow, while draped mousseline sleeves finish the look.
Wedding Dress Not Costly for Modest Budget
The illustration shows a simple bridal gown suited for a modest budget. Cream veil ing, full waistline skirt, scalloped chiffon taffetas edging, and an over-bodice with tucked shoulders. Orange blossom ornaments the left side and veil attaches with a tulle coronet.
Toilet Table Lights and Hidden Mirrors
A clever woman outfits her bedroom with a mirrored layout to view herself from all angles, ensuring gowns and bodices align perfectly. The setup helps avoid visible slips like stray hairs, mismatched collars, and petticoat glimpses in semi-darkness.
Truth and Quality appeal to the Well-Informed
The advertisement touts Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a top laxative option. It claims cleansing and gentle relief without debility or dosage increases, notes physician approval, and urges buying the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product through leading druggists.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Kitty's Picnic Refusal Sparks A Quarrel
Betty teases Kitty about going to a picnic. Kitty insists she will not attend despite coaxing, declaring her stubborn stance.
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Kitty
Betty
Ladies First in Sportsmen’s Code Says Frye’s Magazine
Frye’s Magazine argues in favor of ladies first as a principle for all sportsmen. It contends chivalry persists to aid women’s emancipation and warns against traffic with wrong headed notions. In sport, such notions wither away, preserving courteous conduct.
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Frye
Silas and Reuben Fall for Absorbing Ads
In a humorous exchange, Silas explains Reuben was duped by an offer of one dollar for absorbing literature. Reuben received pamphlets titled How Blotters Are Made and Points Turkish Towels, prompting further banter between the two.
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Silas
Reuben
Cyrus
Dolar
Coffee myths and a switch to Postum cure headaches
A reader recalls years of coffee headaches and how switching to Postum improved health. The letter from a Wisman notes coffee’s harm, claims Postum solved headaches, and praises the beverage as good for the body. The ad copy ends with brand and source hints from Postum Co.
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Wisman
Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Weilville
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