Springfield in turmoil as mob attacks Black residents
Civil unrest erupts in Springfield Illinois with white mobs burning homes injuring dozens and killing several Black residents. State troops from Bloomington Decatur and Peoria deployed to restore order as officials fear further violence and street clashes after night of arson looting and threats.
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Uig
Chicago
Leepita
Decatur
Springfield
Ander Martiel
Fifth Amd
Montestreuta
Piasnysion
Kavernar Danwyn
Tarai
Sksler
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Laut
Alta
Bloomington
Dewalur
Perrin
Pentine
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Mabel Hallaw
le Man
Toon
George Richarison
Feres
Crie
Sheri Werner
Richardson
Hay
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Esury Teper
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Tlomington
Peoria
Richardson Weg
Jnulox
Ure
Glens Ratard
Tillard
Dew
Shona
Wenner
Laney
Mabel Tirtabslund
Buba
Harry T. Loper
Ciseluiatl
Lven
Sita
First Infantry
First Infantry, and Company K, Fith
Ifantry
First Cavalry
Fifth Infantry
Third Fantry
Pondue
Firebairy
Peorla
Lusterville
Pekin
Quincy
Denville
Pearl
Toamington
Poktt
Riot injures over seventy in race clash reported
An August incident in St Tools, Springfield area leaves more than seventy injured after a race riot. Reported casualties include John Caldwell shot in the stomach, Louly Hanen wounded in the chest, Thomas Foley and Claude Kinpy among militiamen hurt, with several others shot, beaten, or struck.
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St Tools
8Porlala
Springfield
Lle
John Caldwell
Stumnen
Thomas Foley
Iinton Oval
Briakman
Treasurer Bowe Fatally Struck by Negroes
A terse, heavily garbled report describes the fatal attack on Treasurer Bowe by a group identified with racially charged language. The fragmentary text mentions a city setting and possible follow up by authorities, with unclear names and dates.
Indians on War Path Near Sonora and Yaqui Attacks Reported
A report from the Montezuma district details attacks by Yaqui elements in Sonora and Mexico, with four to eight person casualties, kidnapping of three daughters, a young boy, and a girl escaping. Nearby clashes occur as Mexicans near Mexhyan are fired on, while a group of eight horse riders are wounded in dense woods. Authorities fear bands near the border threaten the United States.
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Arla
Sonort
Mexico
Montezuma
Rengho J Trnde
Megin
Julays
Welinda Anor
Jan Colorao Ounay
Mgchnyan
Abduction Sparks Montana Terror as Girl Vanishes
A masked assailant abducted an 18 year old girl in Montana as her family and neighbors search frantically. A child’s eyewitness report and scattered details describe a sudden disappearance, with the suspect aided by armed men and the parents seeking help from local authorities and residents.
Admiral Sperry Sells Hess Farewell Message Printed
An aged dispatch from Admiral Sperry is printed, discussing a farewell note to Hess. The document highlights a belief in a mutual understanding surpassing treaties and references American allies, naval actions, and ongoing alliance efforts amid wartime events.
Train Bandits Hold Up Northern Pacific In Transit
Aug 15 Spokane report details a brazen hold up on the transcontinental Northern Pacific No. 3 near the city, with two minked bandits boarding the baggage, rioting passengers, and detaching cars before escaping north toward Yardley. A special train, aided by North Pacific detectives, pursued but the exact loot remains uncertain. Meanwhile London notes Olympic controversy as Theodore Cook questions American versus British rules and advocates for a unified international code.
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Spokane
Tim Tain
Wre
Allony
Brent
Rahhorn
Yardley
Spokana
Awiten Engle
Sprcral
Pacife
Nished
Sheri Noah
London
Theodore Cook
British Olympic Council
Eridelains
America
Aanatenr Atietic Association
Mtr
Donce Prexenls
Pturt
Watchiers
Cook
Otttern
Quivence
Secrets of War Sold to Hawkers in July 30 Issue
A tabloid reports a serious breach exposing four paragraphs on war strategy and the fall of Port Arthur. The stolen section details Japanese plans, life costs, and the attack, with the study traced to Hiroshima and secret wartime offices. Investigations indicate potential sale to foreign buyers.
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Hirushimp
Ints
Telnister
Tith
Hiroshima
Port Arthur
Munh
Unclear text on EW Pulllatan car shops building plans
Fragmented OCR text mentions car shops and expanded facilities, with garbled names and phrases about governors and procedures. No clear event, date, or identifiable entities are extractable for a coherent summary.
Pittman Statement Considered a Hoax
Chicago authorities say Pittman statement is a hoax. An investigatory note claims the incident involves a misrepresented autopsy report and a supposed attack tied to Miss B on Pittman and others. Officials report ongoing inquiry and potential further disclosures.
Six Japanese Sealing Gang Sentenced to Death in Russia
Reports from Saint Petersburg detail that six Japanese sealers of the seized schooner Miya Meru were sentenced to death after a court martial. An appeal has been filed to Tsarist Russia, while the broader incident began with 30 men arrested for illegal sealing near Copper Island rookeries.
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Courtlal
Petopabura
Becaim Tha ‘Reslans
Zrea
Ivantineke
Russia
Disastrous Fire in Castinera Leaves Village in Ruin
A severe blaze struck Castinera, Aug, causing extensive damage in the village. Reports indicate several residents were injured and homes burned, with emergency services mobilized to contain the blaze and assess casualties.
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