Riot-Torn Springfield Sees National Guard Deployed
Illinois Governor Deneen orders 1600 troops as Springfield endures race riots. Violent mobs attack Lopez's restaurant and other negro quarters after the assault of a white woman. Fatalities include Lewis Johnson and Scott Burton. many injured and thirty plus houses burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Deneen
Scott Burton
Lewis Johnson
Springfield
Ill
First Cavalry
Gatling Gun
Illinois National Guard
George Richardson
Loper
Prohibition Party
Fred Ramsey
Stone
Oscar Dahlkamp
James Scott
Albert Blerline
Philip Pa Pollock
Chicago
Reece
Loper's
John A. Snell
Sherman
Edward Bingham
Rev
T. D. Logan
Robert Sturgis
Lopez's
Pitchfork Stabbing Trial Ends in Fined Disorderly Conduct
William Smurning was found guilty of assaulting William Kennedy after an argument over pitching a load of bundles at a Symerton threshing crew. He was fined $25 plus costs of $22.89, totaling $47.89, and will work off the sentence at the county hospital. Kennedy dodged a more serious charge as the case shifted from assault with intent to kill to disorderly conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Smurning
William Kennedy
William ‘Smurning
Smurning
Mike Donaghue
Symerton
Kennedy
William Barry
Allen
Hastile
McGuire Leaves for Toronto Convent Entrance
Miss Olive McGuire daughter of Mr and Mrs M J McGuire departs for Toronto Canada to join the Ladies of Loretta Convent. She is a member of the 07 class at St Marys Academy and several farewell parties have been held in her honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive McGuire
M. J. McGuire
Toronto
Canada
Ladies of Loretta Convent
Miss McGuire
St. Mary's Academy
Critically Ill Major Simpson Hospitalized at Scott Street Home
Major Simpson is critically ill at his Scott street home and not expected to live the day out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Simpson
Scott Street
Picnic of Columbian Knights Postponed to Next Week
Heavy morning rainfall forced a delay of the Columbian Knights of Chicago picnic at Dellwood Park along the Chicago and Alton route. The event was to inaugurate a new steam rail excursion feature, with dancing at Dellwood every night except Sunday.
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Columbian Knights of Chicago
Dellwood Park
Chicago & Alton Road
Mecca
Dellwood
Tragedy Near Lockport Dashes 11 Year Old Girl
Prudence Daley age 11 daughter of Edward Daley of Romeo was killed when a runaway buggy overturned after the team panicked three miles north of Lockport. The father suffered a broken ankle, the mother minor injuries, and a baby boy slight injuries. The death occurred shortly after noon as the family rode home from Joliet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prudence Daley
Edward Daley
Romeo
Lockport
Joliet
Dr. Schoop
Mr.Daley
Daley
Suit Over Distress for Rent Brings $5,000 Damages Claim
John Zeigler sues John M Daniel and Thomas Kelly in Circuit Court alleging wrongful distress for rent on a DuPage township lease from October 29 1907. He says sheriff levy on August 10 wrongly claimed full due amounts and caused public humiliation and loss of credit. The case seeks 5000 dollars and centers on crops and farm assets restrained by the custodian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Zeigler
John M
Daniel
Thomas Kelly
Zeigler
Kelly Brothers
DuPage Township
Fifteen Year Old Girl in Scandal
A statutory charge is filed against James Connor of the First ward over an alleged paternity case involving a girl from North Collins street. The case, linked to Delia Hozer an 11 year old Syrian girl, awaits trial before Justice of the Peace Nicholas with a date set for August 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delia Hozer
North
Collins Street
James Connor
First Ward
Justice of the Peace
Nicholas
Connors
Swiss society visit to Joliet marks gas trust clash
Sixty Alois society members from Elgin, Swiss workers at National Watch, toured Joliet led by Alderman Andresson who fights gas trust encroachment. Postmaster John T. Clyne hosted them after a luncheon at the Elks club, with a penitentiary tour and celebration of Congressman Snapp's primary victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alois Society of
Elgin
National Watch Factory
John T. Clyne
Alderman Andresson
Watch City
Gas Trust
Elks’ Club
Snapp
Board of Review Delays Steger Piano Co Tax Case
The Board of Review continued the assessment case against the Steger Piano Co of Steger after representatives appeared for a hearing yesterday afternoon. The panel extended the session to allow additional evidence, excluding Sunday from consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steger Piano Co
Steger
Board of Review
Information Filed by State's Attorney in Election Attack Case
State's Attorney Hesse filed informations in County Court charging dis orderly conduct in the Twenty third precinct polling place attack during ballot counting. Named defendants include Patrick A Murphy alleged leader Carl J Carlson ward worker Daniel W Coyne city police member. The papers were filed in County Clerk Mottinger's office at 1 45 PM. Complaining witness was John D Walker who had clothing torn during the invasion and near assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hesse
Patrick A. Murphy
Carl J. Carlson
Daniel W. Coyne
John D. Walker
Voters Who Signed Prohibition Petition face Primary Law
Eleven Wheatland voters who signed Alonzo I Wilson's prohibition petition in the legislature race voted Republican at the primary after swearing in. The September Grand Jury will hear cases on violations of the new primary law, with penalties up to a thousand dollars or one year in jail for knowingly voting when not qualified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheatland
Wheatland Township
Alonzo I. Wilson
Springfield
Wison
Republican Party
Plainfield
Wilson
Laborer Overcome on Michigan Central Track Work
Vincent Dolesso, a laborer on the Michigan Central track elevation, was overcome shortly before noon today and removed to St. Joseph's Hospital in the city. His condition is not considered serious. All members urged to attend next regular meeting at Connor's Hall on Monday August 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Dolesso
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Connor's Hall
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Deneen
Til
Republican
Tchardsoty
Joe James
Clergy Kallard
Hhs
Kallard
Milnois National Guard
Werner
D.” First Cavalry
Lopez
Roland Sturfis
Peoria
Ploomington
Richardson and
James
Bloomington
E. J. Murphy
State Penitentiary
Ing
the National
Deneecn
Postpore
Tot
Baby Boy
Sam
J. Zeigler
J. M
Dante
T. Kelly
Big
Williams
Sir Thomas Catalepsy
Alois Society
Man Snapp
Ries
Mottinger
Alonzo EK. Wilson
Prohibition
C. R. Spears
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