Notable historical dates and figures in brief history notes
An August 15 in History list records deaths of Alexis Commenus and Philippa queen of Edward II, births of Napoleon Bonaparte and Walter Scott, Lafayette’s 1856 New York landing, first Atlantic cable, Adelaide Neilson’s Paris death, allied entry into Pekin after a 19th century battle, Joachim the Hungarian victoist, and a skywatch note detailing sunset, moonrise times and moon age of 19 days.
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Alexis Commenus
Philippa
Napoleon Bonaparte
Walter Scott
Lafayette
New York
Adelaide Neilson
Paris
Saragossa
Spain
Pekin
Joachim
Berlin
Love vs Big Stick contrasts Bryan and Taft in campaign rhetoric
The piece portrays William Jennings Bryan as a beloved orator who rejects Roosevelt's big stick imagery for a presidency guided by love. It contrasts Bryan's approach with Taft's, arguing Bryan serves through affection rather than fear while Taft seeks to wield power to force submission.
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Wiliam Jennings Bryan
Bergely
Roosevelt
Washington
Mr. Taft
Taft
Friends of
Mr. Bryan
Henry Drummond
Iife
United States
Bryan
Congress
Basily
Racial tensions flare as hive sacrifices and property burn
In Springfield and nearby areas racial strife erupts with hive sacrifices and extensive property destruction. A warning tone targets Black residents to move on while New York’s Prosperity Congress ignores the unemployed pleading for work and food. A New York woman shoots her husband over demands to detaste herself. Governor Hughes accepts an Ohio GOP invite for Youngstown. Foraker has not yet weighed in.
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Prosperity Congress
New York
Hughes
Ohio
Youngstown
Foraker
Springfield News Reflections Sparked By Turbulent Times
A fragmented United States scene appears from a Chicago to Springfield transcript. The piece notes a Chinese law on divorce, changing grounds in the United States, and a rabid bull dog death by a Chicago conductor. It cites new Chicago religious movements and reflects on societal shocks from Tabriz attacks to local demonstrators in Springfield Illinois.
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China
Chicago
Politicking Graft Echoes at Narragansett Pier
The Aldrich Commission of nine Senators and nine Representatives enjoys a government-funded trip to Europe with no spending limits or auditor oversight, prompting graft concerns. John Mitchell shifts to neutrality as Trade Agreement head earning $5000 yearly to push union cooperation with industrial trusts. The piece blasts Republican double standards over Standard Oil fines and notes varied Sunshine Club activity, hinting at a Democratic edge.
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Aldrich Monetary Commission
Congress
Narragansett Pier
Europe
John Mitchell
Bryan
National Civic Federation
Hanna
Industrial Truste
Harriman in mountains as 1900s market fears loom
Washington letter notes looming business and political peril as Harriman considers the future in the Siskiyou Mountains. It questions whether his reform impulse can prevail and recalls his 1904 Roosevelt era role, noting his shift from financier to Republican figure in an era of liquidation fears.
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Washington, D
Wall Street
Rosey Teports
Ely
Edward H. Harriman
Harri
Harriman
Lager
Saul of Old
Elijah
Wil Harriman
Earth
Siskiyou
Hardiman
Roosevelt
Mrr
New York
Presilent
Merriman
Harriman and Democracy Spark Abroad in Mountain Solitude
Robert Miller argues Harriman shifts toward the Democratic cause, praising La Bryans and predicting a political wave. He envisions the nation edging away from old party power, with democracy spreading worldwide and Wall Street influence waning as equal rights and universal taxation rise.
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Hortiman
la Bryans
Mr. Herriman
Swood
Harriman
Wall Street
Siéldon
Harriman Ie
Robert Miller
Strike called in Crooksville coal region after talks
In Zanesville on August 16, about 2500 miners in the Crooks ville district walked out after an all night conference between miners representatives and operators. They reached agreement on removing bone coal.
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Zanesville, OG
Crooksville
Governor Guild Victim of Appendicitis Surgery
Boston Massachusetts reports Governor Curtin Guild Jr underwent appendicitis surgery at Chanleygate hospital in the Back Bay. Surgeons pronounced the operation successful and his condition was described as satisfactory after a long illness last year, with Guild returning from Sebago Lake, Maine before falling ill again.
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Boston
Auk
Curtin Guild, Jr
Chanleygate Hospital
Back Bay
Sebago Lake
Beaton
Guild
Springfield Riot Sends Negroes Fleeing In Fear
Springfield Aug 15 a mob of enraged citizens attacked black residents after a shooting incident. Governor Denween ordered care for the homeless and tents set up at Camp Lincoln. Police evacuated and relocated suspects George Richardson and Jo James to avoid further violence.
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Denween
Arcena
Camp Lincoln
Arsenal
Springfield
Eltixens
Ap Deantt
Ceorge Richar‘son
Newre
Hallam
Willewaren
Riot and martial law in Taylorville amid jail break
Turmoil erupts as Richardson and another suspect are moved from Taylorville jail prompting a mob to loot negro refuges and assault people. Governor Dennen sends troops after Springfield militia proves unable to curb violence. A wrecked restaurant, gun grabs, and a doctor’s report of a fatal neck wound mark the deadly chaos.
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Taylorville
Richardson
Sniegra
Theaventog
Ueeherlif
Hichamson
Mme County
Atention
Richarison
Janes
Sangamon
Bloomington
Springfield
Marry T. Langr
Becomick Brigade
Milneis Nations Guard
Howe
Gettiing
Laula Johnson
Governor Asked to Mobilize Troops After Boy’s Death
Sheriff Werner requested Governor Deneen furnish all possible troops following a boy’s death due to a broken neck. The governor sent orders to multiple units, listing infantry and artillery companies from towns including Bloomington, Pekin, Decatur, Pontoon, Arcola, and Danville to assemble in Springfield at once. Officers directed Company G and L, Fifth Infantry, Fourth Infantry, and several others to mobilize.
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Deneen
Werner
Pooria
Bloomington
Pekin
Decatur
Ponthe
Rendinle
Springfield
Fourth Infantry
Chamwalen
Arcola
Pith
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Hardin
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Bernard Doran
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John A. McDowell
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John J. Lentz
Franklis
A. Hoskins
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Seneca County
Lewis H. Plookien
Marion County
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Union County
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Trout
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Justice
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Samuel Bader
George Welchmanr
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Big Stick
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