1895_Spring_Valley.md

From The Ogle County Press

121 reprints from 1895-08-04 to 1995-08-10

From The Ogle County Press

1995-08-10

DROVE THEM OUT. Italians at Spring Valley Carry Out Their Resolution of Eviotion. Authorities Stand Idly By and See Most Atrocious Outrages Committed-Negroes Preparing for an Armed Resist- ance-The Governor to Act. PRINCETON, Ill., Aug. 6-The Italians of Spring Valley broke out Sunday in a war upon the negroes with a view of either massacreing them or driving them from within the city limits. The Italians for many months have wished to drive the negroes out of the coal mining belt and Sunday a plausi- ble excuse for so doing presented it- self. At 1 o'clock Sunday morning an Italian was held up on the public highway by four negroes, robbed and shot four times, from the effects of which his physician says he cannot live. A mass meeting of the Italians was called and at 10 o'clock a mob of over 300 that gathered started out for the negro village which is located 2 miles west of Spring Val- ley. They were headed by the Spring Valley Italian band and to deceive the negroes into thinking the assembly a peaceable one this band rendered several national an- thems. The negroes as a result re- mained in their homes, and the Italians fell into them like a lot of Apache In- dians. The men were dragged out, clubbed, trampled upon and made the targets for the shotguns, rifles and small arms the mob had brought with them. The women were insulted, slapped and two of them while begging for mercy were shot down and fatally injured. Lawlessness Reigns Supreme. PRINCETON, Ill., Aug. 7.-The rioters and the lawless held sway in Spring Valley Monday night. No arrests or attempts at arrests have been made and those anarchistically inclined are in high spirits. The mobs commenced operations Monday by stopping work at the various coal shafts, and during the entire day the streets swarmed with men and further depredations are expected at any time. All day both sides engaged in the bloody riots of Sunday were organizing their men and preparing for further displays of force. The aid of the law as yet has not been successfully evoked on either side, and if the belligerent parties attempt to carry out the reso- lutions adopted by them Monday blood- shed cannot be averted. Italians Carry Out Their Threat. PRINCETON, Ill., Aug. 8.-The Italian miners of Spring Valley made an at- tempt to carry out their resolution to expel all the colored people remaining in the city, and the result was one of the most disgraceful outrages ever perpetrated in Bureau county. In- nocent women and children were driven from their homes, abused, in- sulted and their trunks and belong- ings dragged about and despoiled. The affair outside of Spring Valley has created a sensation and the news spread rapidly. Condemnations of the proceedings are coming from every quarter. The Mayor Looks On. During part of the time Martin Del- margo, the Italian mayor, accompanied by several Italian members of the po- lice, were on the grounds watching the proceedings. Mayor Delmargo said he was there to see that the ne- groes got away peaceably, but if this was his purpose, he did not accomplish what he went for. Governor Makes Inquiries. Gov. Altgeld has interested himself in the matter, and it is hoped by the friends of law and order that the reign of mob law in Spring Valley will soon be at an end. At 4 o'clock in the afternoon Sheriff Clark, of Princeton, received a message from him. In it the governor asked for information on the subject, and wished to know what was being done,by the officers of the law. Sheriff Clark replied, giving a brief history of the events that have trans- pired, being substantially in accord- ance with the reports printed in these columns. He also said the authorities in Spring Valley were doing nothing and that he had not even been called upon by the mayor for assistance. Will Not Concede Their Demands. In reply to the demands of Italian miners that no negroes be employed in the future in the mines at Spring Valley, M. H. Taylor, of Erie, Pa., president of the company, telegraphed the following: "ERIE. Pa, Aug. 6, 1895.-To S. N. DALZELL. General Manager Spring Valley Coal Company: Dear Sir: While the company disclaim any desire or intention of antag- onizing any section of their employes. It can- not be delegated to any one section the right of selection for employment and therefore the demands made by the Italian miners that no colored miners should be employed cannot be acceded to The violence charged to the three colored miners is deplored, but is nothing as to which the company can be held responsible for any more than the violence of white miners as is reported. Post this, a reply to the de- mand, with hopes of an early resumption of work, when the present acute, but wrongly di- rected ill-feeling of the Italian miners sub- sides. (Signed) H. M. TAYLOR, "President." Negroes Promised Support. The negroes are assembled princi- pally at Seatonville and received tele- grams from members of their race in Chicago and Peoria that gave them great encouragement. The purport of these telegrams were to stand firm and assist- ance would soon be forthcoming. The negroes during the last few days have procured a number of shotguns and small arms, and if more can now be secured they propose to march to Spring Valley, occupy their homes, and resume their employment with the coal company. Among the negroes at Seatorville are six bearing shot wounds and four who are laid up with bruised heads and shoulders from the clubbings they re- ceived Sunday. Call to Arms. CHICAGO, Aug. 8.-In response to a call to arms addressed to the colored people of Chicago over 200 negroes as- sembled at 500 State street at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning. There were many representative col- ored citizens in the crowd, but the great majority were of the disreputa- ble element. There was constant dis- order, but no weapons were displayed. Policemen in citizens clothes cir- culated freely in the crowd. Many inflammatory speeches were made during the day. Gov. Altgeld Heard From. Tuesday evening during a meeting of the negroes at Arlington hall a telegram was received from Gov. Altgeld promising that the negroes at Spring Valley would be protected in the exercise of their legal rights. A telegram was also received from the mayor of the lawless town, inviting a delegation of colored citi- zens to visit the place and investigate the affair. The invitation was ac- cepted, and a committee of five ap- pointed to go there at once. Sent to Investigate. SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Aug. 8.-Gov. Alt- geld has dispatched Col. Hugh E. Boyle, assistant adjutant general, and George Schilling, secretary of the state bureau of labor statistics, to Spring Valley, to thoroughly investi- gate the situation and report to him. PEORIA, Ill., Aug. 8.-The colored men of Peoria are organized, and it seems probable that a delegation of at least a score will leave for Spring Val- ley, where they will tender their services to the sheriff to assist in the protection of the colored men against the Italians.

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From Daily public ledger.

1895-08-04 · Maysville, Ky.

PntxcKTON, 111., Aug. 5. The Ital­ ians of Spring Valley broke- out Sun­ day In a war upon the Negroes with a view of either massacrcinc them or driving them from the city limits. The following Negroes were seriously Injured: Granvllle Lewis, aged 45 yenrs, shot In head nnd clubbed with rilles, nnd face and neck badly lacerated, ma

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From Daily public ledger.

1895-08-04 · Maysville, Ky.

injuries. The Italians for many months have wished te drive the Negroes out of the coal mining belt, and Sunday a plausi­ ble excuse for doing se presented It­ self.At 1 o'clock Sunday morning an Italian was held up en the public highway by four Negroes, robbed and shot four times, from the eiTeets of which his physician says he can net live. A mass meetinc of the Italians was called, and nt 10 o'clock a mob of ever three hundred that had gathered started out for the Negro village, which is located about two miles west of Spring Valley. They were headed by the Spring Valley Italian brass band te deceive the Negroes Inte thinking the assembly a psaceable one. This band rendered several national anthems. The Negroes, as a result, remained in their homes, the Italians fell onto them like a let of Apache In­ dians. The men were dragged out, clubbed, trampled upon and made the targets for the shot-guns, ri­ lles and small arms that the mob had brought with them. The women were insulted, slapped and two of them while begging for mercy were shot down and fntally injured. Sheriff Clark, of Princeton

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Terrible Affair

From Bangor daily Whig & courier.

1895-08-05 · Bangor, Me.

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Fatal Race Feud

From Boston daily advertiser.

1895-08-05 · Boston, Mass.

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From Birmingham age-herald.

1895-08-05 · Birmingham, Ala.

ardly Attack. Princeton, 111., Aug. 4.—The Italians of Spring Valley broke out today In a war upon the negroes, with a view of either massacrelng them or driving them from within the city limits. The following negroes were seriously injured: Granville Lewis, aged <5 years, shot I

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From Birmingham age-herald.

1895-08-05 · Birmingham, Ala.

The Italians for months have wished to drive the negroes out of the mining belt, and today a plausible excuse for doing so presented itself. At 1 o'clock this morn­ ing an Italian was attacked on the pub­ lic highway by four negroes and robbed and shot four times, from the effects of which, his physician says, he cannot live until morning. A mass meeting of the citizens was called and at 10 o'clock a mob of over 300 gathered and started out for the negro village, which is located two miles west of Spring Valley. They were headed by the Spring Valley Italian hand, and to deceive the negroes Into thinking the assembly a peaceable one this band rendered several national airs. The negroes as a result remained in their homes. The Italians fell on to them like a lot of Apache Indians. The men were dragged out, clubbed, trampled upon and made the target for the shot­ guns, rifles and small arms the mob had brought with them. The women were in­ sulted, slapped and two of them, while begging for mercy, were shot down and fatally Injured

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From The San Francisco call.

1895-08-05 · San Francisco [Calif.]

PRINCETON, 111., Aug. 4.—The Ital­ ians of Spring Valley broke out to-day in a war upon the negroes with a view of either massacreing them or driving them from without the city limits. The fol­ lowing negroes were seriously injured: Granville Lewis, aged 45 years, shot i

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From The San Francisco call.

1895-08-05 · San Francisco [Calif.]

The Italians for many months have wished to drive the negroes out of the coal­ mining belt, and to-day a plausible excuse for so doing presented itself. At 1 o'clock this morning an Italian was held up on the public highway by four negroes, robbed and shot four times, from the effects of which his physician says he cannot live until morning. A mass meet­ ing of the Italians was called, and at 10 o'clock a mob of over 300 that gathered started out for the negro village, which is located two miles west of Spring Valley. They were headed by the Spring Valley Italian band, and to deceive the negroes into thinking the assembly a peaceable one, this band rendered several National anthems. The negroes as a result re­ mained in their homes, and the Italians fell onto them like a lot of Apache Indians. The men wtre dragged out. clubbed, trampled upon and made the targets for the shotguns, rifles and small arms the mob had brought with them. The women were insulted, slapped, and two of them, while begging for mercy, were shot down and fatally injured. Sheriff Clark o

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From The record-union.

1895-08-05 · Sacramento, Calif.

While Begsdng for Mercy. Princeton 111.), Aug. 4.—The Italians of Spring Valley broke out to-day in a war upon the negroes, with a view of either massacreing thorn or driving them from without the city limits. The following negroes were seriously injured : Granville Lewis, aged 45 years

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From The record-union.

1895-08-05 · Sacramento, Calif.

ternal injuries. The Italians for many months have wished to drive the negroes out of the coal mining belt, and to-day a plausible | excuse for so doing presented itself. At 1 o'clock this morning an Italian was held up on the public highway by four negroe^, robbed and shot four times, iroui the effects of which his puysician Kays he cannot live until morning. A mass meeting of Italians was cuiied, and at 10 o'clock a mob oi over 300 that gath­ ered started out for the negro village, which is located two miles west o; Spring Valley. They were headed by the Spring A alley Italian Band, and to deceive the negroes into thinking the assembly a peaceable one. this band rendered several national anthems. The negroes, as a re- Bult, remained in their homes and tne Italians fell onto them hke a lot of Apache Indians. The men were draped out, clubbed, trampled upon and made the targets for the shotguns, lilies and small arms the mob had brought with them. The women were insulted, blapped, and twoo; them, while begging lor mercy, were shot aowu and fatally injured

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From The morning times.

1895-08-05 · Washington, D.C.

Princeton, 111 , Aug. 4 The Italians of Spring Valley broke out to-day in a v.-ar upon the uegroes wit!i a view of either mastacreing them or driving them from without the city limits. Fourteen negroes, among them two women, were seilously wounded, some fatally. Tiie Italians for home months have wit hed to drive the negroes out of the coal mining belt and to-day a plausible excuse pre­ sented itself. At 1 o'clock this morning an Italian was attacked on the public highway by four negroes and robbed and ehot four times, from the effects of which his physician says lie cannot live until morning. A mass-meeting of the Itabaus was called aud at 10 o'clock a mob of over 300 thai gathered started out for tho negro village, which is located two miles west of Spring V alley. The.v were headed by the Spring Valley Italian Band and to deceive the negroes into thinking the assembly a peaceable one this band leudcred several national an­ thems.THEIR VICTIMS DECEIVED. The regroes as a re-ult remained in their homes. The Italians fell outo them like a lot or Apache Indians. The men were dwgged out, clubbed, trampled upon, and made the targets for the shot guns, rifles, aud Miiall arms the mob had biought with them. Tho women were insulted, slapped, and two of them, while begging for mercy, were shot down and ' latally injured. Sheriff Clark, o

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From Evening star.

1895-08-05 · Washington, D.C.

The Italians of Sprinig Valley, Ill., broke out yesterday in a -war upon the negroes with a. view of either inassacring them or1 driving thcm from without the city limits. Fourteen negroes1,anong them two wo­ men, were seriously wounded, some fatally. The Italians for some months have wish­ ed to drive the negroes out of the coal min­ ing belt, and yesterday a plausible excuse presented itself. At 1 o'clock yesterday morning an Italian was attacked on the public highway by four negrces and robbed and shot four times, from the effects of which his physician says he cannot live. A1 mass meeting of the Italians was called, and at 10 o'clock a mob of over three hun­ dred that gathered started out for the ne­ gro village,which is located two miles west of Spring Valley. They were headed by the Spring Valley Italian Band, and to die­ ceve the negroes into thinking the assem­ bly a peaccable one this band rendered sev­ eral naticnal anthems

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From New-York tribune.

1895-08-05 · New York [N.Y.]

THE INiRED MaY DIE. princeton, IIl., Aug. 4.The Italians of Spring Valley broke out to-day in a war upon the negroes, with a view of efther massacring them or driving them out of the city limits. The following negroes were serlously injured: Granville Lewis, aged forty-five, shot in head and clubbed with rifles, and face and nec

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From New-York tribune.

1895-08-05 · New York [N.Y.]

trampled upon and internal injuries. The itallans for many months have wished to arlte the negroes out of the coal mining belt, and arive the nearoes out ot on a psu itself. At I o'clock this morning an Italian was itacifal on the pablic highway by tour negroes wayiald onl the tot tour times, brom the eftects of which his physicians say he cannot live until morning. A mass-meeting of the Italians was mernin inaoa mo fors thres an­ called, and at in o alotareed out ior the nagre village, which is two miles west of Spring valleyr They wefe headed by the Spring Valley ltalian Band, and to deceive the negroes into thinking the assembly a peaceful one this band rendered several National apthems. The negroes, as a re­ sult remained in their homes. The Itallans fell on them like a lot of Apache Indians. The men were dragged out, clubbed, trampled upon and wers drassed onl for the shotrun rlfes and thhad armhs the mob had brought with them, The women were insulted, slapped and two of them, while begging for mercy, were shot down and fatally injured

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From The morning news.

1895-08-05 · Savannah, Ga.

, trampled upon, face lacerated and Injured Internally, badly cut by barbed wire fence In attempting to escape frond the mob; Oscar Prim, head bruised wUls risks; Silas Barken, bruised with clubff and shot at about thirty times; Jule Start* bad wound In head from clubs; Jim Kelly, aged 26 years, flesh wounds and clothing rtdddled with allots; Will Beck. 30 years old, badly bruised and Internally Injured! Frank Tuner, aged 68 years, Shot twice la brack of Hie head and struck In the bacli and shoulders about forty times; Branlf llurnes, head badly bruised, trampled up­ on and internally Injured. The Italians for many months havg Wished to drive the negroes out of the coaj mining belt, and to-day a plausible ex­ cuse for so doing presented Itself. At I o'clock a. ni. an Italian was at­ tacked on the public highway by foul ••groes and robbed and shot several times, ami : Is physicians says he cannot live uit. •II inni-1,: :* A mass meeting of the Ital­ ians was Cs'l-d and at 10 o'clock a mob of over 3)0 tha, “nthered started out for the negro village, ■”hlch Is located two miles West of Spring 'alley. They wer* head' 1 by the Spring Yai. “ Italian band, and, to dei-. iv- the negroes .Mo thinking the assembly u peaceable one, 'hi* band rendered several nation*! anthem. Th# [legroe#, us a result, remained In .sel homes. The Italluna fell undo them iu.N a lot of A)>ache Indians. The hien were dragged out. clubbed, trampled upon and made the target for the shotguns, rifles and small arms th mob had brought with them. The wo­ men were Insulted, slapped and two of thm while begging for mercy were shot down and fatally Injured. Sheriff Clar

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From Daily Kennebec journal.

1895-08-05 · Augusta, Me.

Italian Uprising Against the Negroes in Sprirg Valley, Illinois. Negroes Driv»n From Home*—Many ot Them Beaten, Some Fatally. Princeton, 111.. Aug. t-—The Italians of Spring Volley broke on*, today, In war upon the negroes. The Italians, for many i..o».ti,a, have wished to drive the negates ont of the coal mining belt, and today.a plannlble excuse for so doing pre­ sented itself. At 1 this morning, an Italian was waylaid on the public high­ way by four negroes and robbed and shot four tlm.s, from the effects of whioh his physicians say he cannot live until morn­ ing. A mass meeting of Italians was called at 1 o’clock ami a mob of over 300 started for the i eg-o village, two miles west of Spring Valley. They were bonded l;y the Spring Valley Italian baud, and to de­ ceive the negroes Into thinking the as aembly peaceable the band rendered several national anthems The negroes, as a result, remained In their homes, and the Italians fell upon them like a lot of Apache Indians. The men were dragged out, clublted, trampled upon and made targets for shotgun, rilles and small arms The women were In­ sulted. slapped, and two. while begging for mercy, were shot down and fatally In­ jured. Sheriff Clark was telegraphed for and arrived with a posse, hut came too late, as the work had long been done liefore he arrived. The negroes fh d teror-strlcken over the surrounding hills, and, tonight, are Bleeping under trees anil barns, with the exception of a few whom tho farmers are sheltering. Many of the Injured are expected to di

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From The Beatrice daily express.

1895-08-05 · Beatrice, Neb.

Held Up by Negroes the Excuse. Princeton, nig., Aug. 5.—The Ital­ ians of Spring Valley broke out Sunday in a war upon the negroes, with a view of either massacreing them or driving them from without the city limits. Tsn negroes were seriously injured. The Italians for many months hare wished to drive the negroes out of the | coal mining belt, and a plausible excuse j for so doing presented itself, j At 1 o’clock Sunday morning an Ital­ | ian was held up on the public highway by four negroes, robbed and shot four times, from the effects of which hie ; physician says he cannot live. A mass meeting of Italians was called and at 10 o’clock a mob of over 300 that gathered Btarteil out for the negro village, which ' Is located two miles west of Spring Val­ 1 ley. The mob was headed by tbe Spring | Valley Italian band, and to deceive the : negroes into thinking the assembly a ' peaceable one this baud rendered several | national anthems. i The negroes, as a result, remained in their homes and the Italians fell into them like a lot of Apache Indians. The men were dragged oat clubbed, trampled upon and made targets for the shotguns, rifles and small arms the mob brought with them. The women were insulted, slapped and two of them, while begging for mercy, were shot down and fatally injured

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From The sun.

1895-08-05 · New York [N.Y.]

PRINCErON, Ill. Ang. 4.-The Italians of Spring Valley broke out to-day in an attack upon the negro miners. Fourteen negroes wer seriously injured, and Granville Lewis, aged 45 ears, who was shot and clubbed with rifles, may die The Italians for many months wished to drive the negroes out of the coal mining belt, and to day a plausible excuse for so doing presented itself At I o'clock this morning an Italian was way­ laid on the public highway by four negroes and robbed and shot four times, from the effects of which his physicians say he cannot live until morning A mass meeting of the Italians was called and at 10 o'clock a moh of over three hundred started out for the negro village headed by the Spring Valley Italian baad The negroes were dragged out, clubbed, tram pled upon, and made the targets for the shot guns, rifles, and small arms the mob had brought with them The women were insulted, slapped and two of them while begging for mercy, were shot down and fatally injured. Sheriff Clark of Princeto

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From The Scranton tribune.

1895-08-05 · Scranton, Pa.

b Given Fugitives. Princeton, 111., Aug. 4. The Italians of Spring Valley broke out today In a war upon the negroes, with a view of either massacrelng them or driving them from without the city limits. The following negroes were seriously in­ jured:Granville Lewis, aged 45 years, may die; Clem L. Martin, aged 32, seriously Injured; Norman Bird, aged 14; William Lee, aged 31 years; Jube Sterrltt, aged 47 year; Oscar Prim, bruised with rocks and stones; Silas Burken, bruised with clubs and ehot; Jude Stuart, Jim Kelly, aged 26 years; Will Beck, aged 30 years, internal Injuries; Frank Turner, aged 68 years, struck in buck and shoulders by about forty buckshot; Frank Burns, head badly bruised and Internal In­ juries. An Italian Waylaid. The Italians for many months have wished to drive the negroes out of the coal mining belt, and today a plausible excuse for so doing presented Itself. At 1 o'clock this morning an Italian was waylaid on the public highway by four negroes and robbed and ehot four times, from the effects of which he can­ not live untH morning. A mass meet­ ing of the Italians was called and at 10 o'clock a mob of over 300 that gathered, started out for the negro village, which Is located two miles west of Spring Valley. They -were headed by the Spring Valley Italian band, and to de­ ceive the negroes Into thinking the as­ sembly a peaceable one, this band rendered several national airs. The negroes, as a result, remained in their homes. The Italians fell on to them like a lot of Indians. The men were dragged out, clubbed, trampled upon, and made the targets for the ehotguns, rifles and small arms the mob had brought with them. The women were Insulted, slapped and two of them while begging for mercy were shot down and fatally injured

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From Alexandria gazette.

1895-08-05 · Alexandria, D.C.

A race war broke out at Spring Val? ley, 111., yesterday in tbe coal mines, the result being one white man, an Italian, dead, and fourteen negroes badly hurt, many of whom will die. The Italians for many months Wished to drive the negroes out of the coal mining belt, and yesterday a plausible excuse for so doing presented itself

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Is Held by the Mob

From The daily inter ocean.

1895-08-06 · Chicago, Ill.

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From Daily Charlotte observer.

1895-08-06 · Charlotte, N.C.

PiUKCEavsr, HL, Aug.'4-The Iulians at Snrinff Vailev broke out to-day . in a . - ., . i war npun .we egroes,wno a now ui either massacreing -them.., or driving them from the city limits. ' . Fourteen nerroes were badly injured. The Italians for many months have wished to drive the negroes out of the mining belt. And to-day a plausible ex­ cuse for doing so presented itself.' At 1 o'clock this morning an Italia was at tacked a. the public highway ny rour negroes .and robbed and . shot several times and his physician gays- he cannot live until morning. A mass meeting of the Italians waa called and at 10 o'clock a mob of three hundred gathered and started out for the negro village, which is located two miles west of Spring Val­ ley. The Italians fell on .them like

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From Daily Charlotte observer.

1895-08-06 · Charlotte, N.C.

The men were dragged out, lubbed, 1 fjnon receiving an answer Lane began trampled upon and made the targets to abuse Rodenbaugh, who is a cripple, for the shotguns, rifles and small arms Their words soon led to blows and both the mob had brought with1 them.7 The meD drew their pistols about the same women were Insulted, slapped, and two time. Lane's first shot struck Roden- of them while begging Tor mercy were baugh In tbe neck just above the collar shot down and fatally injured. 7? bone and lodged just under the skin in Ladd, III.. Aug. 5. The foreigners at the back of his neck. Almost at the Rnrinff Vailev tinder the leadership of um instant that Lane fired. - Roden- the Italians and the negroes who have j baugb's pistol was discharged, the bul­ eoneentracted their forces at Seaton-. tAt nroducinr a flesh ; wound in Lane

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From The evening visitor.

1895-08-06 · Raleigh [N.C.]

A. T. Bailey, J. R. Young, I.T. Hold­ in?, J. M. Brougbton, H. B. Bagwell, Bryant Smith, J. 8. Johns, J. P. Gal­ ley, Ransom Brinkley, C. R. Alford, J. 8 Oneal. AlUanceShoe Factory. Today's Progressive Farmer say that Mr. J. W. Denmark, who sug­ gested and organized the idea of the tlliance shoe factory to be located at Cary. called together some alliance leaders a few days sgo and it was de ,-ided that the factory fund was suffi­ ciently large to justify them in assur­ ing the members of . the allian:e in the itatethat the fae'o'y will be built im­ mediately after the state Alliance meeting. The Italians of Spring Valley, III., broke out yesterday in a war npon negroes with a view of either messa­ ging them or driving them from the ,'ity limits. Fourteen negroes, among them two women, were seriously bounded, some fatally. The Italians for some months have wished to drive the negroes ' ut of the coal mining belt, and yesterday a plausible ex­ cuse presented itself. An Italisn was attacked on a highway by negroes and robbed and shot four times Ital ians were called on and and over 300 gathered and went to the negro village, ewo miles west of Spring Valley. They were headed by a band, and to de ceive the negroes into thinking the assembly a peaceable, oue this baud rendered several national anthema .

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From The San Francisco call.

1895-08-06 · San Francisco [Calif.]

the Spring Valley Mines. LAWLESS HOLD SWAY. Italians Have Ordered AM Negroes to Leave the Vicinity. LIST OF THE DEAD INCREASING. It Is Thought the Bodies of Many Blacks Will Be Found In the Ravines. PRINCETON, 111., Aug. s.—The rioters and the lawless hold sway in Spring Vai­ ley to-night. No arrests have been made. The mobs commenced operations to-day by stopping work at the various coal shafts, and during the entire day the streets have swarmed with men, and fresh depredations are expected at any time. All day both sides engaged in the bloody riots of yesterday have been organizing their men and preparing for further display of force. If the belligerent parties attempt to carry out the resolutions adopted by them to-day more bloodshed cannot be avoided. It has been impossible to locate the fol

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From The record-union.

1895-08-06 · Sacramento, Calif.

Valley to-night. No arrests liave been made. Tbe mobs commenced operations to-day by stopping work at tho various coal shaits, and during the entire day tbe streets have swarmed witb men aud fresh depredations are expected at any time. All day both sides engaged in tbe bloody riots ot yesterday havo been or­ ganizing their men and preparing for a further display of force, If the belliger­ ent parties attempt to carry out tbe reso­ lutions adopted by them to-day, blood­ shed cannot be avoided. It has been impossible to locate the fol

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From The morning times.

1895-08-06 · Washington, D.C.

(By United Press.) Princeton, 111., Aug. 5. The rioters and the lawless hold sway In Spring Valley to night. No arrests or attempts at arrests have been made and those anarchistically inclined are in high spirits. The mobs commenced operations to­ day by stopping work at the various coal shafts, and during the entire day the streets have b warmed with men. Further depreda­ tions are expected at any time. AH day both sides engaged iu the bloody riots of yesterday have been organizing their men and preparing for further displays of force. The aid of the law as yet has not been successfully invoked, on either 6ide, and If the belligerent parties attempt to carry out the resolutions adopted by them to­ day bloodshed cannot be averted

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From New-York tribune.

1895-08-06 · New York [N.Y.]

LYING DEAD IN THE woODS-ThE ITALIans stop All work at the Mines Princeton, IH., Aug. 5.The rloters and the law-­ less hold sway in Spring Valley to-night. No ar-­ rests or attempts at arrests have been made and the rlotous elements are in high spirits. The mobs began operations to-day by stopping work at the various coal shafts, and during the entire day the streets have swarmed with men. Further depredations are expected at any time. All day both sides engaged in the bloody rlots of yesterday, negroes and Ital­ lans, have been organizing their men and preparing for further displays of force. The ald of the law as yet has not been successfully evoked on either side. and if the belligerent parties attempt to carry out their resolutions adopted to-day bloodshed cannot be averted. It has been impossible to find the fol­ lowing negroes in addition to those reported injure

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From Rock Island Argus.

1895-08-06 · Rock Island, Ill.

marched ou the negro settlement they hud their band piny several national anthems with the purpose of deceiving the negroes ns to' the purpose of the de­ monstration. The negroes as a result re­ mained in their homes, and the Italians full upon them like a lot of Apacho In­ dim. Tho men were dragged out, esabbed, trampled upon, and mado till targets for the shotguns, rifles and small arms tho mob had brought with them. Tho women wero tnsulted,slapped, and two of them,wtilo begging for mercy, were shot down and fatally injured

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From Daily public ledger.

1895-08-06 · Maysville, Ky.

parlng for Anether Ilattle Mass Meetings Being Held. PniNCKTON, 111., Aug. a The rioters and the lawless held sway in Spring Valley Monday night. Ne arrests or attempts te arrest have been made nnd these nnnrchistically inclined are in high spirits. The mobs commenced operations Monday by stepping work at the various coal shafts and during the entire day the streets have swarm­ ed with men, and further depredations are expected at any time. All day both sides engaged in the bloody riots of Sunday were organ­ izing their men and prepar­ ing for further display of force. The whistles at the various coal shafts were blown Sunday night and Monday morn­ ing, giving the signal that work would be done in the mines, and large num­ bers of miners turned out with their dinner pails, but were confronted en the highway leading te the shafts by Italians armed with rifles and variou

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From The North Platte semi-weekly tribune.

1895-08-06 · North Platte, Neb.

Taste ef Mob Tleleaee. Princeton, HI., Aug. 5. The Ital ians of Spring Yalley broke out Sxaday in a war upon the negroes, with a -view of either maseacreiag them or driving them from, without the .city lbjaite. Tea. Regroee were seriously injured. The Italians for many raontks'iaTt wished to drive the negroes out of c the coalmining belt, and a plausible exe for so doing presented itself. - v : At 1 o'clock Sunday morningaa.-Italian was held np on the public highway by foer negroes, robbed and shot for times, from the effects of wMck hk physician say he cannot live. A aaaea 'rteetiHg of Italiaas was called ad at 1 the forces and frame the reolutions'i . o'clock a mob of over 900 tbat gathered

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From The North Platte semi-weekly tribune.

1895-08-06 · North Platte, Neb.

started out for the negro village, which is located two miles west of Spring Val ley. The mob was headed by the Spring Yalley Italian band, and to deceive the negroes into thinking the assembly a peaceable, one this band rendered several national anthems. The negroes, as a result, remained im their homes and the Italians fell imto them like a lot of Apaohe Indians. The me,n were dragged out dabbed, trampled upon and made targets for. the shotguns, rifles and small arms the mob brought with them. The women were insulted, slapped and two of them, while bdzeine for mercy, were shot down and fatally injured

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From The sun.

1895-08-06 · New York [N.Y.]

arrests have been made. The mobs commenced operations to-day by stopping work at the vari­ ous coal shafts. Both sides engaged in the riots of vesterday have been preparing for further displays of force In addition to those reported injured yester day several negroes are reported as lying dead in the ravines surrousding Spring Valley on the west Over 2,000 Italian miners assembled at the lumber vard to-day at II o'clock, and a resolu tion was adopted giving the remnant of the negroes left until b o'clock to-morrow evening in which to leave the city and to carry off their effects

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From Alexandria gazette.

1895-08-06 · Alexandria, D.C.

and five persons perished, while others received severe injuries. Mrs. Annie Schloffer and her three children were probably fatally burned in Baltimore yesterday afternoon by tue explosion of a gasoline stove. At a meeting of Europeans in Shang? hai yesterday resolutions were adopted appealiug to European governments to take action upon the massacre at Whai­ Han. Blachley Hoyt Porter, second son of Timothy H. Porter, a wealthy resident of Stamford, Conn., was recently killed by lightning in the Grand Canyon, in Arizona. The rioters and the lawless had sway in Spring Valley, 111., yesterday. No attempts at arrests have been made and those anarchistically inclined are in high spirits. The bread riots in Tabreese, Persia, continue. A mob has wrecked the house of the governor, who has resign

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Spring Valley Riots Not over

From The daily picayune.

1895-08-07 · New Orleans, La.

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Multiple News Items

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1895-08-07 · Boston, Mass.

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Shame of the State

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1895-08-07 · Chicago, Ill.

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Shame of the State

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1895-08-07 · Chicago, Ill.

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1895-08-07 · Chicago, Ill.

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Shame of the State

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1895-08-07 · Chicago, Ill.

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Shame of the State

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1895-08-07 · Chicago, Ill.

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Expedition to Go from Peoria

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1895-08-07 · Chicago, Ill.

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Negroes Much Incensed

From The Macon telegraph.

1895-08-07 · Macon, Ga.

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From Daily Charlotte observer.

1895-08-07 · Charlotte, N.C.

iDg been importuned by tne Italians in mass meeting to agree to employ -no more negroes rin the mines, in the future, announced its ultimatum in the matter by posting lu tbe windows or tne eomnanv the following telegram ; irom W. W. Taylor, of .Erie, Pa,r the presi dent of the Spring Valley Coal Vom H.BIE, fa., AUgUSl OlD. 'iTo S. M. Dahett, General Manager Spring Valleg Coal Company: "While the company disclaim any desire or intention of antagonizing any section of their employes, it cannot be delegated to any one section'the right of selecti De for employment and, there fore, the demands made by tne ltanan miners that no colored miners shouldJ be employed, cannot be- acceded to The violence charged to No. 3 colored miners is denlored but is notnmg ior which the company can be. held re snonsible. Post this as a reply to the demand witn hopes for an eany re sumption of work when the present wronsrlv directed ill-feelings of the Italian miners subsides. Signed "W. W. Tatlok, President. The coal company is desirous o ODenintr the mines to-day, but are pr

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From Daily Charlotte observer.

1895-08-07 · Charlotte, N.C.

Spring Valley Crowd. Chicago, Aug. 6. In response to a call to arms addressed to the colored people of Chicago over 200 negroes as­ sembled at 9 o'clock this morning

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From Daily Charlotte observer.

1895-08-07 · Charlotte, N.C.

During part of the time Martin Del- margo, the Italian mayor, accompamea by several Italian members of the po lice, were on tne rounas, waicmng we proceedings. Mayor DeJmargo said he was there to see that th negroes got away peaceably, but he did not accom plish what he went tor. .; i ? -

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From Daily Charlotte observer.

1895-08-07 · Charlotte, N.C.

Among the negroes at seatonvuie are six bearing shot wounds, and four who are laid up ; with Jwruised ? heads rand shoulders from the clubbings they re ceived Sunday. ', .p-y-iX-i.iZ- TZ

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From Daily Charlotte observer.

1895-08-07 · Charlotte, N.C.

Altgeld to-night dispatched Col.' Hugh Boyle, Assistant Adjutant, uenerai, ana George Schilling, secretary of the State Bureau oi taoor statistics, to spring Valley to thoroughly investigate the situation and report to htm.' -,-

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From The Wilmington messenger.

1895-08-07 · Wilmington, N.C.

Pa., the president of the -Spring Valley coal company: "While the company disclaim any de sire or intention or antagonizing any section of their employes, it cannot be "delegated to any one section the right of selection for employment, and therefore the demands made by the Italian miners that no colored miners should be em ployed cannot be acceded to. The vio lence cnargea to no. 3 colored, miners is deplored, but is nothing for which the company can be held responsible any more than the violence of the white men, as is reported.

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From The Wilmington messenger.

1895-08-07 · Wilmington, N.C.

Chicago, Aug. 6 In response to a call to arms addressed to the colored people of Chicago, over 200 negroes assembled at No. 500 State street at 9 o'clock this morning. The call indicated an intention to send men and arms to aid the colore

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From Birmingham age-herald.

1895-08-07 · Birmingham, Ala.

tuned by the Italians in mass meeting to agree to employ no more negroes in the mines in the future, and the company at 10 o’clock this morning announced its ultimatum in the matter by posting in the windows of the company the fol­ lowing telegram from W. W. Taylor of Erie, the president of the Spring Valley Coal company: “Erie, Pa.. Aug. 6. "To S. M. Palzell, General Manager Spring Valley Coal Company: While the company disclaims and desire or Intention of antagonizing any sec­ tion of their employes, it cannot be dic­ tated to by any one section as to the right of selection for employment, and there­ fore the demands made by the Italian miners that no colored miners should be employed cannot be acceded to. The vio­ lence charged to five colored miners is deplored, but it is nothing for which the company can be held responsible, any more than the violence of the white men as Is reported. Post this as a reply to the demands, with hopes for an early re­ sumption of work when the present wrongly directed ill feeling of Ihe Italian miners subsides

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From Birmingham age-herald.

1895-08-07 · Birmingham, Ala.

Chicago, Aug. 6.—In response to a call to arms addressed to the colored people of Chicago over 200 negroes assembled at 500 State street at 9 o’clock this morning. The call Indicated an intent to send men and arms to aid the colored miners at Spring Valley in the war with the Ital

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From Birmingham age-herald.

1895-08-07 · Birmingham, Ala.

the Matter Up. Princeton, 111., Aug. 6.—The Italian miners of Spring Valley made an attempt to carry out their resolution of yester­ day to expel all the colored people re­ maining in the city and the result was one of the most disgraceful outrages ever perpetrated in Bureau county. It was done under the protection of the mayor and policemen. Innocent women and children were driven from their homes and insulted, and their trunks and be­ longings dragged about and despoiled. The affair outside of Spring Valley has created a sensation. Condemnation of the proceedings are coming from every quarter. The location presented a dismal scene during the latter part of the day. Wagons were hurrying about gatherin

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From Birmingham age-herald.

1895-08-07 · Birmingham, Ala.

on the principal highways. During part of the time Martin Delmargo, tile Italian mayor, accompanied by several Italians, members of the police, were on the grounds watching the proceedings. May­ or Delmargo said he was there to se' that the negroes got away peaceably, but if this was his purpose he did not accom­ plish what he went for. Governor Alt­ geld lias interested himself in this mat­ ter. In the afternoon Sheriff Clark of Princeton received a mesage from the governor asking for information on the subject. He wished to know what was being done by the officers of the law. Sheriff Clark replied, giving a brief his­ tory of the events, being substantially in accordance with the United Press re­ ports. He also snld the authorities of Spring Valley were doing nothing and that he had never been railed upon by the mayor for assistance

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From Birmingham age-herald.

1895-08-07 · Birmingham, Ala.

groes are assembled at Seatonvilie and received telegrams today from members of their race in Chicago and Peoria that gave them great encouragement. The purport of these telegrams is to stand firm and assistance would he forthcom­ ing. The negroes during the last few days have procured a number of shot­ guns and small arms and they propose to march to Spring Valley, occupy their homes and resume their employment with the coal company. Many of the ne­ groes have families that cannot be in

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From The San Francisco call.

1895-08-07 · San Francisco [Calif.]

to Rise for Justice. CHICAGO, 111., Aug. 6.—ln response to a call to arms addressed to the colored peo­ ple of Chicago over 200 negroes assembled at 500 State street at 9 o'clock this morn­ ing. The call reads as follows

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From The San Francisco call.

1895-08-07 · San Francisco [Calif.]

A crowd of excited negroes assembled in the tumbledown building at 496 State street at 7 o'clock this evening. There were many representative colored citizens in the crowd, but the great majority were of the disreputable element. There was constant disorder, but no weapons were displayed. Policemen in citizens' clothes circulated freely in the assembly. E. H

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From The San Francisco call.

1895-08-07 · San Francisco [Calif.]

foreigner in the country." Money was then asked for to help defray the expense of the trip and about $20 was raised. Over 100 volunteers signed the roll. The meeting then adjourned to Ar­ lington Hall, Thirty-first and Indiana avenues. Here a telegram was received from Governor Altgeld, promising that the neeroes at Spring Valley would be pro­ tected in the exercise of their legal rights. A telegram was also received from the Mayor of the lawless town, inviting a dele­ gation of colored citizens to visit the place and investigate the affair. The invitation was accepted and a committee of five ap­ pointed to go there at once. Permanen

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From The San Francisco call.

1895-08-07 · San Francisco [Calif.]

men who were to leave here to-day to as­ sist their brethren at Spring Valley have abandoned their plan. DISGRACED UL O UTR A G EB. Invalids, Women and Children Driven Front Their Homes. PRINCETON, 111., Aug.'6.—The Italian miners of Spring Valley made an attempt to carry out their resolution of yesterday to expel all the colored people remaining in the city, and the result was one of the most disgraceful outrages ever perpetrated in Bureau County. Innocent women and children were driven from their homes, abused, insulted and their trunks and be­ longings dragged about and despoiled. The affair outside of Spring Valley has created a sensation and the news spread rapidly. Condemnation of the proceed­ ings is coming from every quarter. The "location" presented a dismal scene during the latter part of the day. Wagons were hurrying about gathering up household goods and carrying them off on all the principal highways. During part of the time Martin Delmargo, the Italian Mayor, accompanied by several Italian members of the police, were on the grounds watch­ ing the proceedings. Mayor Delmargo said he was there to see that the negroes got away peaceably, but if this was his purpose he did not accomplish what he went for. Governor Altgeld has interested himself in the matter, and it is hoped by the friends of law and order that the reign of mob law in Spring Valley will soon be at an end. At 4 o'clock this afternoon Sheriff Clark of Princeton received a message from him. In it the Governor asked for information on the subject and wished to know what was being done by the officers of the law. Sheriff Clark replied, giving a brief history of the events that have transpired, being substantially in accord with the dispatch. He also said that the authorities in Spring Valley were doing nothing, and that he had not even been called upon by the Mayor for assistance

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From The San Francisco call.

1895-08-07 · San Francisco [Calif.]

tinue the strike little is known of their doings. An excuse the Italians made for driving out the negroes is that they have proven to be such thieves that they could no longer tolerate them. SPRINGFIELD, 111., Aug. 6.—Governor Altgeld to-night dispatched Colonel Hugh E. Boyle, assistant adjutant-general, and George Schilling, secretary of the State Bureau of Labor Statistics, to Spring Val­ ley, to thoroughly investigate the situation and report to him.

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From The record-union.

1895-08-07 · Sacramento, Calif.

" Pb__»ceto» illl. , Aug. C—The Italian minors of Spring Valley made an attempt to carry out their resolution of yesterday to expel ail the colored people remaining in the city, and the result was one ot the most disgraceful outrages ever perpe­ trated iv Bureau County. Innocent womon and children were driven from their homes, abused, insulted, and their trunks and belongings dragged about and despoiled. The affair outside of Spring Valley has •rested a sensation, and the news spread rapidly. L'ondeniuation of the proceed­ ings are coining from every quarter. The "Location" presented a dismal scene during the latter part of the day. Wagons were hurrying about gathering up household goods and carrying them oil'on all the principal highways. Dur­ ing part of the time Martin Delmargo, the Italian Mayor, accompanied by sev­ eral Italian members of the police, were on the grounds watching the proceedings. Mayor Delmargo said he was there to see »hat the negroes got away peacefully, but he did not accomplish what lie went for. Governor Altgeld has interested him­ self in the matter, and it is hoped by the lriends of law and order that the reign of mob law in Spring Valley will Boon be at an end. At 4 o'clock this afternoon Sheriff Clark of Princeton received a massage from him. In it the Governor asked for information ou tho subject, and wished to know what was being done by the officers of the law. Sherill' Clark replied, giving a brief history of tho events that have transpired, being sub- Btantially in .accordance with theso dis­ patches, lie also said the authorities in Spring Valley were doing nothing, aud ibat ho bad not even been called upon by the Mayor for assistanco

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From New-York tribune.

1895-08-07 · New York [N.Y.]

to Spring Valley at once The indiscriminate firing and rioting in the negro village in Spring Valley by the Itallans was conr­ tinued again all last night. The negroes have all left the village, with the exception of a few in­ valids who could not be moved without carriages. and these were in terror all night. Relatives ap­ prehensive of their safety were in the surrounding woods in a ferment of excitement. The Spring Valley Coal company has been importuned by the Italians in mass-meeting to agree to employ no more negroes in the mines in future, but the com­ pany refused to grant the request. The Italian miners of Spring Valley made an at tempt to carry out their resolution of yesterday to expel all the colored people remaining in the city, and the result was one of the most disgraceful oute­ rages ever perpetrated in Burean County. It was done under protection of the Mayor and policemen, lanocent women and children were driven from their homes and insulted and their trunks and be­ longings dragged about and despolled. "Martin Delmargo, the Italian Mayor, accompanied by several Italian members of the police, was on the grounds part of the day watching the pro­ ceedings. Mayor Delmargo sald he was there to see that the negroes got away peaceably, but if this was his purpose he did not accomplish what he went for ae a ee ie Governor Altgeld has interested himself in the matter. This afternoon Sheriff Clark, of Prince­ ton, received a message from the Governor ask­ ing for information on the subject. He wished to know what waas being done by the officers of the­ law. Sheriff Clark replied, giving a brief history of the affair. He also said that the authorities in Spring Valley were doing nothing, and that he had not even been called on by the Mayor for assist­ ance. Persons influenced by the lawless element at Spring Valley have caused statements to be sent out that only one negro was shot in the rlot of Sunday, but this is dented by the county officlals

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From The morning news.

1895-08-07 · Savannah, Ga.

Princeton, 111., Aug. 6, 11 p. m.—The Ital­ ian miners of Spring Valley made an at­ tempt to carry out their resolution of yesterday to expel all the colored people remaining In the city and the result was one of the most disgraceful outrages ever perpetrated In Bureau county. It was done under protection of the mayor and policeman. Innocent women and children were driven from their homes, and Insult­ ed and their trunks and belongings drag­ ged about and despoiled. The affair out­ side of Spring Valley has created a sensa­ tion and the news spread rapidly. Con­ demnation of the proceedings is coming from everywhere. A dismal scene was presented during the latter part of the day. Wagons were hurrying about gath­ erings up household goods and carrying them off on all the principal highways. During part of the time Martin Delmar­ go, the Italian mayor, accompanied by several Italian members of the police, were on the ground watching the proceed­ ings. Mayor Delmargo said he was there to see that the negroes got away peacea­ bly, but If this was his purpose he did not accomplish much. Gov. Altgeld has Interested himself In the matter. This afternoon. Sheriff Clark of Princeton, received a message from the governor asking for Information on the subject. He wished to know what was be­ ing dong by the officers of the law. Sheriff Clark replied, giving a brief his­ tory of the events, being substantially in accordance with the United Press story. He also said the authorities in Spring Val­ ley were doing nothing, und that he had not even been called upon by the mayor for aid. At 2 p. m., the committee appointed, at yesterday’s mass meeting to see that the negroes were out o

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From The morning news.

1895-08-07 · Savannah, Ga.

ners who ere under the control of the Italians, held e secret meeting to-day, at which It was determined to remain out until the Spring Valley Coal Company will give assurances that they will not In future give em­ ployment to negroes, which the company refuses to do. Aside from the outrage fn driving the negroes from town this afternoon and the stopping of men from working in the shafts this morning, everything has been quiet on the surface in town to-day. Sev­ eral secret meetings of the alien miners have been held, but beyond deciding to continue the strike, little is known of their doings. The negroes are assembled principally at Seatonville and received telegrams to­ day from members of their race In Chicago and Peoria that gave them great encour­ agement. The purport of these telegrams is to stand ilrm and assistance would soon be forthcoming. The negroes, during the last few days, have procured a number of shotguns and small arms, and if more cannot be secured they propose to march to Spring Valley, occupy their home and resume their employment with the coal company. Many of the negroes have fam

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From The morning news.

1895-08-07 · Savannah, Ga.

view, they are willing to assist their breth­ ren. Among the negroes at Seatonville are six­ bearing shot wounds and four who are laid up with bruised heads and shoulders from the clubbings they received Sunday

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From The morning news.

1895-08-07 · Savannah, Ga.

ber of his men to watch the negro colo­ ny on the levee. He does not believe the expedition will materialize. The meeting practically went to pieces after the telegram had been sent to the governor this morning and this afternoon only a dozen negroes were hanging around the hall. Springfield, 111., Aug. 6,—Gov. Altgeld to­ night dispatched Col. Hugh Boyle, assist­ ant adjutant general, and George Schill­ ing, secretary of the state bureau of labor statistics, to Spring Valley to thoroughly Investigate the situation and report to him.

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From The Indianapolis journal.

1895-08-07 · Indianapolis [Ind.]

they at his sensational reports. To-day a reply was received by Manager Dalzell from President M. H. Taylor, of the Spring Valley Coal Company, as follows: "your message re­ ceived. While the company dis­ claims any desire or intention of an­ tagonizing any section of its employes, it cannot be dictated to by any one section as to its rights of selection for employment, and therefore the demand made by the Italian miners that no colored miners should be employed cannot be acceded to. The violence charged to No. 3 colored miners Is deplorable, but is nothing as to which the company can be held responsible for any more than the violence of the white miners reported. Post this as a reply to the demand, and with the hope for an early resumption of work when the present acute but wrong and direct ill feeling of the Italian miners subsides.

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From Rock Island Argus.

1895-08-07 · Rock Island, Ill.

Ly Manager Dalzdll from President M. H. Taylor, of the Spring Valley Coal com­ pany, a follows: "Your message re­ ceived. While the company disclaim any desire or intention of antagonising any section of its employes, it cannot be dictated to by any one suction as to Its rights of suluction for employment, and therefore the demand made by the Italian miners that no colored miners should be employed cannot be accedod to. The violence charged to No. 8 colored miners isdrplored, but is nothing as to which the company can be held responsible for, any more than the violence of the white minors reported. Fust this as a reply to the demand." Altgeld Telegraph, the Mayor. This notion on the company's window attracted ' crowds of miners. When the new spread it was shown by the re­ marks of tho men that the feeling against the negroes was a Intense as ever, an

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From The Wichita daily eagle.

1895-08-07 · Wichita, Kan.

pany cannot be dictated to by any one faction of Its employes as to its right of selection for employment and as­ serts that therefore the demand made by the Italian miners that no colored miners shall be employed cannot be acceded to. FEELING HIGH AS EVER. This notice In the company's window attracted crowds of miners. When the news spread it was shown by the re­ marks of the men that the feeling against the negroes was Intense as ever. Strong influences are at work to have the miners arrange a mass meeting for tomorrow and have the or­ der expelling the negroes withdrawn. Governor Altgeld wired this to Mayo

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From Daily public ledger.

1895-08-07 · Maysville, Ky.

Heme They Were Auuctl nnd Their llngpiue Despoiled Italian uyer and l'ollce YHtncia tlin Outrage. Pmscr.TON, III., Aup. 7. The Italian miners of Spring Valley made an at- a tempi 10 carry ein ineir vcsdihhuu ui f' Monday te expel the colored people re maining in the city, and the result was one of the most disgraceful outrages ever perpetrated in this county. Inno­ cent women and children were driven from their homes, abused, insulted and their trunks and belongings drugged about and despoiled. The nil'air out­ side of Spring Valley has created u sen­ sation nnd the news seen spread. ConCen­ den; nation of the proceedings are com­ ing from every quarter, 'lhe "location" presented a dismal scene during the latter part of the day. Wagons wer

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From Daily public ledger.

1895-08-07 · Maysville, Ky.

nil the principal highwavs. During part of the time Martin Delmarge. the Italian mayor, accompanied by several Italian memeers 01 tne pence, were en tlle grounds watching the proceedings. Mayer Delmargo said he wi.s there te see that the Negroes get away pence­ nbly, but if this was his purpeie. he did net accomplish what he went for. At 4 o'clock Tuesday afternoon sher­ iff Clark of Princeton received a ines­ hnge from Gov. Altgeld asking for in­ formation en the subject and wished te knew what was being done by the eillccrs of the law. Sheriff Clark re­ plied, giving a biief history of the events that have transpired, beinir sub­ stantially in accordance with the re­ ports printed in these columns. He ulse said the authorities in pritivr Val­ ley were doing nothing, nnd that no had net even been called upon by the kj mayor ler us-issiiinue.

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From Daily public ledger.

1895-08-07 · Maysville, Ky.

injury thau a few cuts from the tbrj broken glass. At the Arlington hall meeting Tues­ day night a telegram was received from (Jev. Altgeld, premising that the .Neirrees of Spring Valley would be protected in the exercise of their legal rights. A telegram was al) received from the mayor of the lawless town, Juritinga delegation of colored citi- 7.ec te vii.lt -the place and investigate the nirair The invitation wah ac­ cepted and u committee of live ap­ pointed te go there. Anether meetin

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From The sun.

1895-08-07 · New York [N.Y.]

The Italian miners have expressed a deter­ mination to drive out all the negroes. Women and children have been driven from their homes abused and insulted, and their belongings seized by the Italians That the negro population is thoroughly ter­ rorized is evidenced on all sides in the "loca tion." Wagons hurried from place to place gathering up household goods Mayor Martin Deimargo, an Italian, and sev eral Italian members of the police force were on the ground to see, as the Mayor expressed it, that the negroes "got away peaceably," bu

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From The sun.

1895-08-07 · New York [N.Y.]

Indications are that the strike of the miners will continue indefinitely. The ultimatum re­ ceived from the coal company's officers at Erie Pa., is that they cannot allow dictation as to whom they shall employ SPRINGFiEld, Ang 6. Gov. Altgeld to-night despatched Col. Hugh E. Boyle, Assistant Ad jutant-General, and George Schilling. Seere tary of the State Bureau of Labor Statistics, to Spring Valley to thoroughly investigate the situation and report to hi

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From The Scranton tribune.

1895-08-07 · Scranton, Pa.

Italian Police Run a Town-Outrages at Spring Valley. Princeton. III.. Aug. 6. The Italian miners of Spring Valk-y today made an attempt to carry out their resolution of yesterday to expel all the colored peo­ ple remaining In the city, and the re­ sult was one of the most disgraceful outrages ever perpetrated In Bureau county. It was done under protection of the mayor and policemen. Innocent women and children were driven from their homes and Insulted and their trunks and belongings dragged about and despoiled. During part of the time Martin Del­ margo, the Italian mayor, accompanied by several Italian members of the po­ lice, was on the grounds watching the proceedings. 'Mayor Delmargo said he was there to see that the negroes got away peaceably, but if this was his purpose, he did not accomplish what he went for. Governor Altgeld has in­ terested himself in the matter. This afternoon Sheriff Clark, of Princeton, received a message from the governor asking for Information on the subject. He wishes to know what was being done by the officers of the law. Sheriff Clark replied that the authorities In Spring Valley were doing nothing, and that he had not been called upon by the mayor for assistance

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From The Scranton tribune.

1895-08-07 · Scranton, Pa.

ment to negroes, which the company refuses to do. The negroes are assembled principal­ ly at Seatonvllle, and received tele­ grams today from members of their race In Chicago and Peoria that gave them great encouragement. The pur­ port of these telegrams Is to stand firm and assistance would soon be forthcom­ ing. The negroes during the last few days have procured a number of shot guns and small arms, and if more can bo secured they propose to march back to Spring Valley, occupy their homos and resume their employment with the coal company

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From The watchman and southron.

1895-08-07 · Sumter, S.C.

delphia. No other for twenty yeary. Dagoes Kill Negroes. Italian Miners Attack Negroes and Drive Them Out of House and Home. Princeton, III , Aug 4 Tbe Italians for tuaoy months have wished to drive the negroes out of the coal tuioiog belt, and to-day a plau­ sible, excuse for so doing preseuted it­ self. At 1 o'clock this morning an Ital­ ian was attacked on the public high­ way by four negroes and robbed aod shot four times, from the effects of which his physician says he cannot live uotii morning. fc A mass meeting of tbe Italians was held at 10 o'clock'aod a mob of 100 gathered and started for tbe negro village, which is located two miles west nf Spring Valley. They were headed by.the Spring 'Valley Italian band aod to deceive the negroes ?oto thinkiag tbe assembly a peaceable one this band rendered several national an­ tbms. Tbe oegtoes, as a result,.re maioed io their homes. Tbe Italians tell upoo fhem like a lot of Apacho Indians. The men were dragged out, clobbed, trampled upoo aad made the targets for the shotguns, rifiVn and small arms the mob bad brought with them. Tbe women were insulted, slapped, aod two of them while begging for mercy, were ! shot down and fatally injured. Sheriff

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From Fort Worth gazette.

1895-08-07 · Fort Worth, Tex.

Taylor of the Springvalley Coal com­ pany, as follows Your message received. While the company disclaims any desire or inten­ tion of antagonizing any section of its employes, it cannot be dictated to by any one section as to its rights of se­ lecting for employment, and therefore the demand made by the Italian min­ ers that Italian miners should be em cannot be acceded to. The vio ployed ence charged to the colored miners is deplored, but is nothing as to which the company can be held responsible for, any more than the violence of the white miners reported. Poat this as a reply to the demand, with the hope for an early resumption of work, when th present acute but wrong ill feeling of the Italian miners subside

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From The times.

1895-08-07 · Richmond, Va.

m members of their race in Chis­ cago and Peoria nt. The purport of grams is to stand firm and a would soon be fortheoming. The negroes during the last few days have procured a number of shot-s small arms, and if more can now cured, they propose to march to Valley, occupy their homes, and r their employment with the coal com pany. Many of the negroes have famn

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From The times.

1895-08-07 · Richmond, Va.

that cannot be induced to to the "locality," but as the men ha other employment in view, they are willing to assist their brethren. Among the negroes at Seatonville, are six bearing shot wounds, and four who are lald up with bruised heads and shoul.­ ders from the clubbings they re Sunday. WISH TO HELP THE NEGNOrS. CHICAGO, ILL., Aug. 6.In respe a call to arms addressed to the people of Chicago, over 20 negroes a­ ed at 500 State stre

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From Chicago daily tribune.

1895-08-07 · Chicago, Ill.

The Governor tonight dispatched Col. Hugh E. Bayle, Assutant Adjutant-General, and George Schilling, Secretary State Bureau of Labor Statistics, to Spring Valley to thor- 2 investigate the situation and report to im.

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At Spring Valley

From Boston daily advertiser.

1895-08-08 · Boston, Mass.

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From The weekly messenger.

1895-08-08 · Wilmington, N.C.

Pa. i the president of the Spring Valley Coal company: "While the company disclaim any de­ sire or intention of antagonizing any section of their employes, it cannot be delegated to any one section the right of selection for employment, and therefore the demands made by the Italian miners that no colored miners should be em­ ployed cannot be acceded to. The vio­ lence charged to No. 3 colored miners is deplored, but is nothing for which the company can be held responsible any more than the violence of the white men, as is reported.

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From The weekly messenger.

1895-08-08 · Wilmington, N.C.

of the coal mines, but of the town as well. Chicago, Aug. 6 In response to a call to arms addressed to the colored people of ChicagOj over 200 negroes assembled at No. 500 State street at 9 o'clock this morning. The call indicated an intention to send men and arms to aid the colore

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From The Wilson advance.

1895-08-08 · Wilson, N.C.

erritt, aged 47 years, tram­ plod upon, face lacerated and injured internally, badly cut by barbed wire fence in attempting to escape the mob. Oscar Prim, head bruised with rocks. Silas Burken, bruised with clubs and shot at about thirty times. Jude Stuart, bad wound in the head from clubs. Jim Kelly, aged 28, flesh wounds and clothing riddled with shot. Will Beckard, aged 30 years, badly bruised and internally injured. Frank Turner, aged 68 years, shot twice in the back of the head and shoulders by about forty buckshot. i rantc .Burns, neaa oaaiy Druisea, trampled upon and internally injnred. The Italians for many months have wished to drive the negroes out of the mining belt and yesterday a plausable excuse for so doing presented itself. At 1 o'clock yesterday morning an Italian . was attacked on the public highway by four negroes and robbed and shot four times, from the effect of which his physician says he cannot live A mass meeting of the Italians was called and 10 o'clock last night, a mob of over 300 gathered, started out for the negro village which is located two miles west of Spring Valley. They were headed by the bpring Valley JLtai lan band, and to deceive the negroes into thinking the assembly a peaceable one, this band rendered several national ant n ems. ine negroes as a result re mained in their homes. The Italians fell into them like a lot of Apache In lians. he men were dragged out, clubbed, trampled upon and made the target for the shot guns, rifles and small arms, the mob had brought with them. The women were insulted, slapped and two of them while begging for mercy were shot down and fatally injured. Sheriff Clark, of Princeto

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From Warren sheaf.

1895-08-08 · Warren, Marshall County, Minn.

t, tacked by Italians. PRINCETON, ill., Aug. 6.The Italians of Spring Valley broke out Sunjctay ii. a war upon the negroes with ajview of either massacreing them qjF driving them from within the crty limitsMstr The Italians for many months have wished to drive the negroes out of the coal mining belt and Sunday a plausi­ ble excuse for so doing presented it­ self. At 1 o'clock Sunday morning an Italian was held up on tthe public highway by four negroes, robbed and shot four times, from the effects *6f which his physician says he cannot live. A mass meeting of the Italians was called and at 10 o'clock a mob of over 300 that gathered started out for the negro village which is located 2 miles west of Spring Val­ ley. They were headed by the Spring Valley Italian band and to deceive the negroes into thinking the assembly a peaceable one this band rendered several national an­ thems. The negroes as a result re­ mained in their homes, and the Italians fell into them like a lot of Apache In­ dians.- %f The men were dragged out, clubbed, trampled upon and made the targets for the shotguns, rifles and small arms the mob had brought with them. The women were insulted, slapped and two of them while begging for mercy were shot down and fatally injured

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From Oxford eagle.

1895-08-08 · Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.

The miners of Spring Valley, Ill, broke out on the tth in a war upon the negroes with a view of either massacre- ing them or driving them without the city limits. Several negroes were serl­ ously injured. The monthly statement prepared by the director of the mint shows that dur­ ing July the total coinage of the Unite

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From Freeland tribune.

1895-08-08 · Freeland, Pa.

by the bloodthirsty Italians. The wo­ men were insulted, skipped, and two of them while begging for mercy, were shot down and fatally injured. Sheriff Clar

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From Burlington weekly free press.

1895-08-08 · Burlington, Vt.

Battle--Negroes' Attack Upon an Ital­ ian the Starting Point-Darkles Flee in TerROR. Princeton, Ill., Aug. 4.-The Italians of Spring Valley broke out to-day in a war upon the negroes with a view of either massacring them or driving them from the city limits. Tha following negroes were seriously injured: Granville Lewis, aged 45, shot in the head, face and neck, may die. Clem Martin, aged 32, shot i

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From Burlington weekly free press.

1895-08-08 · Burlington, Vt.

internal injuries. The Italians for many months have wished to drive the negroes out of the coal mining belt and to-day a plausible excuse for so doing presented itself. At I o'clock this morning an Italian was waylaid on the public highway by four negroes and robbed and shot four times, from the effects of which his physician says he cannot live until morning. A mass meeting of the Italians was called and at 40 o'clock a mob of 300 had gathered and started out for the negro village, to miles west of Spring Valley. They were headed by a band, and to deceive the negroes into thinking the assembly a peaceable one this band rendered several national anthems. The negroes, as a re­ sult remained in their homes. The Ital­ ians fell on them like a lot of Apache Indians. The men were dragged out, clubbed, trampled upon and made the targets for shot guns, rifies and small arms the mob had brought with them. The women were insulted, slapped, and two of them, while begging for mercy, were shot down and fatally injured

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From River Falls journal.

1895-08-08 · River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.

ley More ‘lsx,ublc Feared. Princeton, IlL..‘Aug 6. -The rioters and the lawless bell sway in Spring Valley Monday n»ght. No arrests or attempts at arrevts have been made and those anac> isticalh inclined are in high ,iirit. The moos commenced operations Monday by stopping work aj the various coal shafts, and during i i 8 entire day tha streets sw«rnii‘i| with men and further depredakons are expected at any time. | All day both sides engaged the bloody riots of Sunday werg organizing their men and prepgring <or further displays of force. ; i'lic uof the law as yet has not beeli successfully evoke! on either side, and if the belligerer.t parties attempt tcjcarry out the reso­ lutions adopted bj them Monday blood­ shed cannot be averted. It has been impossible to locate th

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From Iowa County democrat.

1895-08-08 · Mineral Point, Wis.

Taylor, of tho Spring Valloy Coal com­ pany, as follows: "Your message re­ ceived. While the company disclaims any desire or Intention of antagonising any section of Us employes, It cannot ha dictated to by any one section as tolls rights of selection for employment, and therefore the demand made by the Italian minors that no colored miners should be employed cannot bo acceded to. The violence charged to No ;l colored minors isdoplorcd, but is nothing as to which the company can be hold responsible for, any more than the violence of the white miners reported. I‘ost this ns a reply to t he deman

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From The Forrest City times.

1895-08-09 · Forrest City, Ark.

Home*. Prixcftox, 111.. Aug. 5.—The riot­ ers and the lawless held sway in Spring Valley to-night. No arrests or attempts at arrests have been made, and those nnarchistically inclined are in high spirits. The mob commenced operations to­ day by stopping work at the various coal shafts, and during the entire day the streets have swarmed with men, and further depredations are expected at any time. All day both sides en­ gaged in the bloody riots of yesterday have been organizing their men and preparing for further displays of force. The wiilsiies at the various coal shafts were blown last night and this morning, giving the signal that work would be done in the mines to-day,and large numbers of miners turned out with their dinner pails, but were con­ fronted on the highways leading to the shafts by Italians armed wit

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From The Hickman courier.

1895-08-09 · Hickman, Ky.

of Spring Valley broke out in a war upon the Negroes with a riew of either massacreing them or Iriving them from the city limits. The following Negroes were seriously njured: Granville Lewis, aged 45 years, shot n head and clubbed with rifles, and 'ace and neck badly lacerated, ma

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From The Hickman courier.

1895-08-09 · Hickman, Ky.

injuries. The Italians for many months have wished to drive the Negroes out of the oal mining belt, and Sunday a ble excuse for doing so presented it telf. At I o'elock Sunday morning an Italian was held up on the public highway by four Negroes, robbed and hot four times, from the effects of which his physician says he can not live. A mass meeting of the Italian waa called, and at 10 o'clock a mob of aver three hundred that had gathered started out for the Negro village, which is located about two mile west of Spring Valley. They were headed by the Spring Valley Italian brass band to deceive the Negroes into thinking the assembly a peaceable one This band rendered several national "thems. Tha Nagroas. A a result remained in their homes, the Italian fell onto them like a lot of The men were dragged out, trampled upon and made the targets for the and small arms that the ab had brought wi The womnen were insuifed, slapped and two of them while begging for mercy were shot down and fatally injured. Sheriff Clark, of Prineeton

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From The Hickman courier.

1895-08-09 · Hickman, Ky.

RACE WAR. The Rlotous and Lawless H Id Sway at SpriNg VAllEy--No Arrests of Attempts to ArrEsT HAVE HEEn MadE. PrincErON, IIL., Aug. 6 The rioters and the lawless held sway in Spring Valley Monday night. No arrests or attempts to arrest have been made and those anarchistically inclined are in high spirits. The mobs commenced operations Monday by stopping work at the various coal shafts and during the entire day the streets have swarm with men, and further depredations are expected at any time. All day both sides engaged in the bloody riots of Sunday were their men ? and prepar for further display of force. Th

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From The citizen.

1895-08-09 · Frederick City, Md.

Princeton. 111.. Aug. 7.—The Italian miners of Spring Valley made an at­ tempt to carry out their resolution to expel all the colored people remaining in the city and the result was one of the ■ most disgraceful outrages ever perpe­ trated in Bureau county. It was done under protection of the mayor and po­ licemen. Innocent women and children were driven from their homes ami in­ sulted and their trunks and belongings dragged about and despoiled. The af­ fair outsideot Spring Vail ■> has created a sensation and the news spread rapidly. Condemnation of the proceeding* are coming from every quarter. The loca tion presented a dismal scene during the latter part of the day. Wagons were hurrying about gathering up household goods and carrying them off on all the principal highways. Watched by Mayor and Police. During part of the time Martin Del­ margo, the Italian mayor, accompanied by several Italian members of the po­ lice, were on the grounds watching the proceedings. Mayor D-Inurgo said he was tlmr •to see that the negroes got away peaceably, but if tuis was his pur­ pose. lie did not at luplislt wlmt he went for. Gov. Altgehl ha* interested Dim-.l*l f lti the matter. L ist evening .-heriff Clark, of Princeton, received a message from the governor asking for information on the subject. He wished to know what was being done by the of­ ficers of the law. Sheriff Clark replied giving a brief history of the events, be­ ing substantially in accordance with the United Press, lie also said the au­ thorities in Spring Valley were doing nothing and that he had not even been called upon by the mayor for assistance. Picked Out Women and Invalids. At 2p. m. the committee appointed at Monday's mass li eeting to see that the negroes were out of town by

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From The times.

1895-08-09 · Owosso, Mich.

by Manager Dalzjll from President M. IL Xaylor, of the Spring Valley Coal com­ pany, as follows: "Your mossago re­ Delved. While the company disclaims anydoslro or Intention of antagonizing any section of its employes, it cannot bo iletated to by any one section as to its rights of soleotlon for employment, and therefore the demand made by the Italian miners that no colored miners should be employed cannot bo acceded to. The violence chargod to No. 8 colorod miners Is deplored, but is nothing as to whloh the company can be hold responsible for, any more than the' violence of the white minors reported. Post this as a reply to tho demand.

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From The true northerner.

1895-08-09 · Paw Paw, Mich.

by Manager Dalznll from President M. H. Taylor, of the Spring Valley Coal com­ pany, as follows: "Your message re­ ceived. While the company disclaims any desire or intention of antagonizing any section of Its employes, It cannot be dictated to by any one section as to Its rights of selection for employment, and therefore the demand made by the Italian miners that no colored miners should be employed cannot be acceded to. The violence charged to Xo. S colored miners Is deplored, but is nothing as to which the company can be held responsible for, any more than the violence of the white miners reported. Post this as a reply to the demand." Altgeld Telegraph the Mayor This notice on the company's window attracted crowds of miners. When the news spread it was shown by the re­ marks of the men that the feeling against the negroes was as intense as ever, an

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From The Hope pioneer.

1895-08-09 · Hope, N.D.

PRINCETON, 111., Aug. 6.—The Italians of Spring Valley broke out Sunday in a war upon the negroes with a view of either massacreing them or driving them from within the city limits. The Italians for many months have wished to drive the negroes out of the coal mining belt and Sunday a plausi­ ble excuse for so doing presented it­ self. At 1 o'clock Sunday morning an Italian was held up on the publio highway by four negroes, robbed and shot four times, from the effects of which his physician says he cannot live. A mass meeting of the Italians was callted and at 10 o'clock a mob of over 300 that gathered started out for the negro village which is located 2 miles west of Spring Val­ ley. They were headed by the Spring Valley Italian band and to deceive the negroes into thinking tlio assembly a peaceable one this band rendered several national an­ thems. The negroes as a result re­ mained in their homes, and the Italians fell into them like a lot of Apache In­ dians. The men were dragged out, clubbed, trampled upon and made the targets for the shotguns, rifles and small arms the mob had brought with them. The women were insulted, slapped and two of them while begging for mercy were shot down and fatally injured.

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From Griggs courier.

1895-08-09 · Cooperstown, Griggs Co., Dak. [N.D.]

m.. At- Psnrcnos, 111., Aug. 6.—The Italians of Spring Valley broke opt Sunday in a war upon the negroes with a view of either massacreing them or driving them from within the city limits. The Italians for many months have wiahed to drive the negroes out of the coal mmiwg belt and Sunday a plausi­ ble excuse for so doing presented it­ self. At 1 o'plock Sunday morning an Italian waa held up on the public highway by four negroes, robbed and shot four times, from the effects of which his physician says he cannot live. A mass meeting of the Italiana waa called and at 10 o'clock a mob of over 300 that gathered started out for the negro village which is located 2 miles west of Spring Val­ ley. They were headed ^by the Spring Valley Italian bead and to deceive the negroes into thinking the assembly a peaceable one this band rendered several national an­ thems. The negroes as a result re­ mained in their homes, and the Italians fell into them like a lot of Apache In­ dians. The men were dragged out, clubbed, trampled upon and made the targets for the shotguns, rifles and small arms the mob had brought with them. The women were insulted, slapped and two of them while begging for mercy were shot down and fatally injured.

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From The Bolivar bulletin.

1895-08-09 · Bolivar, Tenn.

Today,- Hut Instead Are Arming Thenneli-ea and Say They Are There to Stay. Princeton, 111., Aug. 5. The Italians of Spring Valley broke out yesterday in a war upon the negroes with a view of either massacreing them or driving them from out the city limits. In fight the following negroes were se riously injured : Granville Lewis, aged 45 years, shot in head and clubbed with rifles and face and neck badly lacerated, may die Clem Martin, aged 33 years, shot in the back of the head with a rifle ball 30 buckshot in the back and shoulders, seriously injured. Norman Byrd, aged Sfi years, shot in the neck and head, badly bruised, in ternal injuries. Mrs. Byrd, aged 31 years, wife of fo

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From The Bolivar bulletin.

1895-08-09 · Bolivar, Tenn.

e Sterritt, aged 47 years, tram pled upon, face lacerated and injured internally, badly cut by barbed wire fence in attempting to escape the mob. Oscar Prim, head bruised with rocks. Silas Burken, bruised with clubs and shot at about thirty times. Jude Stuart, bad wound in the head from clubs. Jim Kelly, aged 2G, flesh wounds and clothing riddled with shot. Will Beckard, aged 30 years, badly- bruised and internally injured. Frank Turner, aged 6S years, shot twice in the back of the head and shoulders by about forty buckshot. Frank Burns, head badly bruised, trampled upon and internally injured The Italians for many months have. wished to drive the negroes out of the mining belt and yesterday a plausable excuse for so doing presented itself. At 1 o'clock yesterday morning an Italian was attacked on the public highway by four negroes and robbed and shot four times, from the effect of which his physician says he cannot live. A mass mectinsr 01 the Italians was called and 10 o'clock last night, a mob of over 300 gathered, started ont for the negro village which is located two miles west of Sprinsr Valley. Thev were headed by the Spring Valley Ital ian band, and to deceive the negroes into thinking the assembly a peaceable one, this band rendered several national anthems. The negroes as a result re mained in their homes. The Italians fell into them like a lot of Apache In­ dians. The men were dragged out, clubbed, trampled upon and made the target for the shot guns, rifles and small arms, the mob had brought with them. The women were insulted, slapped and two of them while begging for mercy were shot down and fatally injured. Sheriff Clark, of Princeto

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From Vermont phœnix.

1895-08-09 · Brattleboro, Vt.

heir devastating course through the streets. Many bridges and a mile of the railroad were washed away. Tho wave was L'O feet in two of the small suburbs. Forty buildings were destroyed and 100 more will fall. The damage is estimated at $700,000. Eighteen persons, two of whom were Americans aim me others Mexicans, were probably drowned and most of the bodies have been recovered. There was also a cloudburst at Adelaide, Colo., a mining town on the line of the Florence and Cripple Creek railroad. For­ ty building? were wrecked and at least three persons drowned. Italian Shout llnwii I'-;r Miners. The Italians of Spring Valley, 111., broke out Sunday in a war upon the negroes. 1 he Italians for many months have wished to drive the negroes out of the coal mining belt. An Italian was waylaid by four ne­ groes on Sunday, robbed and shot four times. A mob of over u00 Italians started out for the negro village two miles west of Spring Valley. They "were headed by the Spring Valley Italian band to deceive the necroes into thinking the assembly peace­ able. The negroes as a result remained in their homes, and the Italians fell upon them like a lot of Apache Indians. 1 he men were dragged out, trampled upon and made the targets for shotguns, riiles and small aims. The women were insulted and slapped, and two of them were shot down and fatally Injured. Sheiilf Clark of Princeton was telegraphed for, but arrived too late. Many of the injured are expected to die. Further trouble at Spring Vallev catnu Tuesday when the Italians carried out their threat to expel all colored peopl

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From Vermont phœnix.

1895-08-09 · Brattleboro, Vt.

were driven from their homes and their trunks and belongings dragged about and despoiled. The colored people in Chicago have issued a call to arms for the purpose of avenging the outrages upon their breth ren at Spring alley

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From The Windham County reformer.

1895-08-09 · Battleboro, Vt.

Serious Kar-e Tronble in Illinois. The Italians of Spring Valley, 111., broke out Sunday in a war upon the negroea The Italians, for many mouths, have wishetl to drive the negroes out of the district, and when an Italian was set upon and fatally wounded by four negroes, a mob of over '(00 Italians, headed by martial music, started out for the negro village, loeated two miles west of Spring Val­ ley, and fell upon them like a hit of Apache Indians. The men were drag­ ged out, clubbed, trampled upon and made the targets for shot guns, rifles and small arms. The women were as­ saulted, and two of them, while beg­ ging for mercy, were shot down and fatally injured. Four other negroes ar

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From The Osceola times.

1895-08-10 · Osceola, Ark.

Frs arid the lawless held sway in to-nijghL No arrests or attempts at h«»« iteeri made, and those anarchistically inclined in high spirits. The mob commenced operations to­ day by stopping work at the various coal shafts, and during the entire day th# have swarmed with men, and further depredatioffk ftf* expected at an.y time. All day both sides en­ gaged in the bloody riots of yesterday have been organizing their men and preparing for further displays of force. The whistles at the various coal shafts were blown last night and this morning, giving the signal that work would be done in the mines to-day,and large numbers of miners turned out with their dinner pails, but were con­ ffohted on the highways leading to the shafts by Italians armed wit

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From The diamond drill.

1895-08-10 · Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.

DKOYi; THEM OUT. Italians ivt Gprlny Valloy Carry , Out Tuolr rtoaoiutlon of Eviction. Authorities Maud Idly ly Mini hen Mot Atro. ious Outrages Committed Nrgroe I'reparluff for wit Arimd ItraUt­ auce The (Joieruur to Ac t. 1"mn ktov. 111., Au jr. 0 The Italian of Spring Valley broke out Sunday la a witi' upon the negroes with a view of cither inat-sacreing thorn or driving them from within tho city limits. The Italian for many months havo wished to drive the negroes out of the coal mining lolt und Sunday a plausi­ ble excuse for no doing presented it­ he If. At 1 o'clock Sunday morning an Italian was held up on the public highway by four negroes, robbed and hhot four times, from the elTeets of w hich his physician says he cannot live. A mass inciting' of tho Italian ui called and at 10 o'clock a mob of over 300 that gathered started out for tho negro village which is located J miles west of Spring Val­ ley. They were headed by tho Spring Valley Italian band and to deceive the negroes into thinking tho nsscrnbly a peaceable one this band rendered Mjveral national an­ thems. The negroes a a result re­ mained in their homes, und the Italians fell into them liko u lot of Apache In­ dians.The men were dragged out, clubled, trampled upon and mado tho targets for thethotguns, rifles und 8 mall arms the mob had brought with them. The women were insulted, slapped and two of them while begging for mercy were hhot down and fatally injured. J.xtcN Knnrs Itelgns Supreme. ritiNCKToy, 111., Aug. 7. The rioters and tho lawless held sway in Spring Valley Monday night. No arrests or attempts at arrests have been made and those anarehistically inclined are In high spirits. Tho mobs commenced operations Monday by Mopping work at the various coal Miafts, and during the entire day tha streets swarmed with men and further depredations are expected at any time. All day botli sides engaged in the bloody riots of Sunday were organizing their men and preparing for further displays of force. The aid of the law as yet has not been successfully evoked on either tide, and if tho belligerent parties attempt to carry out the reso­ lutions adopted by them Monday blood­ shed cannot be averted. Italians Carry Out Their Threat. Piunct.to.v, 111., Aug. 8. The, Italian miners of Spring Valley made an at­ tempt to carry out their resolution to expel all the colored people remaining in tho city, and tho result was ono of the most disgraceful outrages ever perpetrated iu Bureau count'. In­ nocent women and children wcro driven from their homes, abused, in­ Miltcd and their trunks and lelong­ ings dragged alnjut and despoiled. The affair outside of Sprinir Valley has created a sensation and the news spread rapidly. Condemnations of tho proceedings uro coming from every quarter. The Mayor Cooks On. During part of tho time Martin lcl­ wiargo, the Italian mayor, accompanied by neveral Italian members of the po­ lice, were on tho grounds watching the jproeecdlngs. Mayor Deluwirgo said ho was there to see that thfl ne­ groes got away peaceably, but if this was his purpose, he did not accomplish w hat he went for. uui Via.... "!- !iMuirin. t Gov. Altgcld has interested himself in the matter, and It is hoped by the friends c law and order that the reign of mob law in Spring Valley will soon be at an end.' At 4 o'clock in tho afternoon Sheriff Clark, of Princeton, received a message from him.'' In it the governor asked for information on the subject, and wished to know what was being done by tho officers of tho law. Sheriff Clark replied, giving a brief history of tho events that have trans­ pired, being substantially in accord­ iinrn with the reports printed in these columns, lie also said the authorities in Spring Valley were doing nothing and that he had not even been called upon by the maj'or for assistance. Will Not Concede Their DcimtmU. In reply to the demands of Italian miners that no negroes be ctnpU-ed in the future iu the mines at Spring Valley, M. II. Taylor, of Urle, Pa., president of the company, telegraphed the following: Tim:. Pa.. Aug. 6, IfA To S. N f A 1.7. K tx, f. ratal Manager Syrian Valley Coal Company: Hear Sir: While tho company disclaim tiny deMre or Intention of untax nn.zing any ert Ion f their employes, ilruri­ not be delegated l uiiy one Kcctlon the right tf m N-eUon for employment. mid then fore tho demands made by the Italian mln"rs that no iilmcil miner nhould bo employed cannot bo acceded t '1 ho violence thawed to the I It r e nilisitJ miners Is deplored, tut iiotMr.T ns t which tho company ran t e hel l responsible for nny morn than tho vloleueo of white miners uk Is rewrte 1. Post this, a reply to tho de­ mind. with hopes of an early resumption of oil(. whrn tho present aoute. hut wroru!y dl­ !. PnI Ul-tYeItr:g vt tho Italian miners sub­ ki'lev (Signed) II. M. TaTI.ok. Tiet.Mint.' rgro-a I'rnmWed Support. The negroes are assembled, princi­ pally nt Seatonville and recidved tele­ grams from nnnibcr.s of their race in t 'hh-agoand lVoria that gave them great encouragement. Tho purport of those trlcgrann were tostund firm and assist­ ance would mxui be forthcoming. The iu ;: -roes dat ing the last few dices have proem ed number of shotguns and mo. ill aims, and if more can now bo seciiird they propose to march to Spring Valley.' oeeupy their homes, and reu me their employment with the o.il ooMipany. 'Anion; the negroes at S'eator.ville are civ b :triii;r 'hot wounds and four who n re 1 i id up w ith bruised li-a l find .v'.,..lder frov the clubbings they re .'.."c'ived Sunday. Cult to . roi. t'tr.c soo, Antr. t. In roMvmse to a call to arms udhessed to the colored p'--op'c of Chicago over VU-J ncgrow as sembled at r-c) State street at 0 o'clock Tuesday morning. There were many representative col­ ored cltleus in tho crowd, but tho great majority were of tho disreputa­ ble element. There was constant dis­ order, but no weapons wcro displayed. Policemen in cltlzons clothe cir­ culated freely in tho crowd. Many inflammatory speeches were mado during the da'. Our. AUgeld lleunl I'roui. Tuesday evening during a meeting of tho negroes tat Arlington hall a telegram was received from Uov. Altgcld promising, that tho negroes at Spring Valley would be protected in the exercise of their legal rights. A telegram was also received from tho mayor of the lawles.t town, inviting a delegation of colored citi­ zens to visit thrt place and Investigate tho affair. Tho invitation was ac­ cepted, and a committee of live ap­ pointed to go thero at once. fceut to Investigate. SruixoriF.i.n, UL, Aug. 8. Gov. Alt­ geld has dispatched Col. Hugh K. Doyle, assistant adjutant general, and (Jeorge. Schilling, heerctary of tho stato bureau of labor statistics, to Spring Valley, to thoroughly investi­ gate tho situation and report to him. Pkouia, 111., Aug. 8. Tho colored men of Peoria are organized, and it seems probable that a delegation of at least a score will leave for Spring Val­ ley, 'where they will tender their services to the sheriff to assist in tho protection of the colored men against the Italians.

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From Perrysburg journal.

1895-08-10 · Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]

Tiiinceton, 111., Aug. 5. Tho Italians of Spring Valley broko out Sunday in a war upon the negroes with a view of cither massaeroing them or driving them from within tho city limits. Tho following negroes wore seriousl

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From Perrysburg journal.

1895-08-10 · Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]

and lntcrnnl Inlurlcs. Tho Itnlians for many months havo wished to drive the negroes out of tho coal mining belt and Sunday a plausi­ blo excuso for bo doing presented it­ self. At 1 o'clock Sunday morning an Italian was held up on tho publlo highway by four negroes, robbed and shot four times, from tho en"ects of which his physician snys he cannot live. A mass meeting of the Italians was called and at 10 o'clock a mob of over 300 that gathered started out for tho negro village which is located 2 miles west of Spring Val­ ley. They wero headed by tho Spring Valley Italian band and to deceive the negroes into thinking tho assembly a peaceable one this band rendered ' several national an­ thems. The negroes as a result re­ mained in their homes, and the Italians fell into them like a lot of Apache In­ dians.The men were dragged out, clubbed, trampled upon und made the targets for the shotguns, rifles nnd small urms the mob had brought with them. Tho women were insulted, slapped and two of them while begging for mercy wero shot down and fatally injured

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From Perrysburg journal.

1895-08-10 · Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]

Piung'kton, 111., Aug. rt. The rioters and the lawless held sway In Spring Valley Monday night. No arrests or attempts at arrests havo been 'mado and those annrchlsttcully inclined nro In high spirits. Tho mobs commenced operations Monday by stopping work at tho various coal shafts, and during tho entire day tho btreets swarmed with men nnd further depredations are expected at any time. All day both sides engaged in the bloody riots of Sunday wore orgonlzlng their men and preparing for further displays of force. The aid of tho law us yot has not been successfully evoked on either side, and if the belligerent parties attempt to carry out the reso­ lutions ndoptcd by them Monday blood­ shed cannot bo averted. It has been Impossible to locate th

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From The Kimball graphic.

1895-08-10 · Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]

Chicago, Aug. 6.—In response to a call to arms, addressed to the colored people of Chicago, over 200 negroes as­ sembled at oOO State street at 9 o'clock tnls morning. The call reads as follow

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From Morris tribune.

1895-08-14 · Morris, Minn.

PBINCETON, 111., Aug. 7.—The rioters and the lawless held sway in Spring Valley Monday night. No arrests or attempts at arrests have been made and those anarchistically inclined are in high spirits. The mobs commenced operations Monday by stopping work at the various coal shafts, and during the entire day the streets swarmed with men and further depredations are expected at any time. Italians Carry Oat Their Threat. PRINCETON, 111., Aug. 8.—The Italian miners of Spring Valley made an at­ tempt to carry out their resolution to expel all the colored people remaining in the city, and the result was one of the most disgraceful outrages ever perpetrated in Bureau county. In­ nocent women and children were driven from their homes, abused, in suited and their trunks and belong­ ings dragged about and despoiled. The affair outside of Spring Valley has created a sensation and the news spread rabidly. Condemnations of the proceedings are' coming from every quarter. The Mayor Looks On. During part of the time Martin Del­ margo, the Italian mayor, accompanied by several Italian members of the po­ lice, were on the grounds watching the proceedings. Mayor Delmargo said he was there to see that the ne­ groes got away peaceably, but if this was his purpose, he did not accomplish what he went for.

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From Morris tribune.

1895-08-14 · Morris, Minn.

Call to Arms. CHICAGO, Aug. 8.—In response to a call to arms addressed to the colored people of Chicago over 200 negroes as­ sembled at 500 State street at 9 o'clock Tuesday morning. A telegram was received from Gov. Altgeld promising that the negroes at Spring Valley would be protected in the exercise of their legal rights. A telegram was also received from the mayor of the lawless town, inviting a delegation of colored citi­ zens to visit the place and investigate the affair. The invitation was ac cepted, and a committee of five ap­ pointed to go there at once. Sent to Investigate. SPRINGFIELD, 111., Aug. 8.—Gov. Alt­ geld has dispatched Col. Hugh E, Boyle, assistant adjutant general, and George Schilling, secretary of the state bureau of labor statistics, to Spring Valley, to thoroughly invest! gate the situation and report to him

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From The Ely miner.

1895-08-14 · Ely, Minn.

Princeton, 111., Aug. 7.—The rioters and the lawless held sway in Spring Valley Monday night. No arrests or attempts at arrests have been made and those anarchistically inclined are in high spirits. The mobs commenced operations Monday by stopping work at the various coal shafts, and during the entire day the streets swarmed with men and further depredations , are expected at any time. Italians Carry Out Their Threat. Princeton, lIL, Aug. B.—The Italian miners of Spring Valley made an at­ tempt to carry out their resolution to expel all the colored people remaining in the city, and the result was one of the most disgraceful outrages ever perpetrated in Bureau county. In­ nocent women and children were driven from their homes, abused, in­ sulted and their trunks and belong­ ings dragged about and despoiled. The affair outside of Spring Valley has created a sensation and the news spread rapidly. Condemnations of the proceedings are coming from every quarter. The Mayor Looks On. During part of the time Martin Del­ ■largo, the Italian mayor, accompanied by several Italian members of the po­ lice, were on the grounds watching the proceedings. Mayor Delmargo said he was there to see that the ne­ groes got away peaceably, but if this was his purpose, he did not accomplish what he went for.

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From The Ely miner.

1895-08-14 · Ely, Minn.

Call to Arms. Chicago, Aug. B.—ln response to a call to arms addressed to the colored people of Chicago over 2UO negroes as­ sembled at 500 State street at 9 o’clock Tuesday morning. A telegram was received from Gov. Altgeld promising that the negroes at Spring Valley would be protected in the exercise of their legal rights. A telegram was also received from the mayor of the lawless town, inviting a delegation of colored citi­ zens to visit the place and investigate the affair. The invitation w’as ac­ cepted, and a committee of five ap­ pointed to go there at once. Sent to Investigate. Springfield, 111., Aug. B.—Gov. Alt­ geld has dispatched Col. Hugh E. Boyle, assistant adjutant general, and George Schilling, secretary of the state bureau of labor statistics, to Spring Valley, to thoroughly investi­ gate the situation and report to him.

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From The enterprise.

1895-08-14 · Wellington, Ohio

Phinckton. III.. Aug. 7. The Italian miners of Spring Valley yesterday af­ ternoon made an attempt to carry out their resolution to expel all the colored people remaining in the citv, and the result wa.. one of the most disgraceful outrages ever perpetrated in Bureau county. Innocent women and children were driven-from their homes, abused, insu,lted und their trunks and belong ings dracjred about and despoiled. Tho affair outside of Spring Valley has ere ated a sensation and the news Spread rapidly. Condemnation of tho proceed ings is coming from every quarter. The "Location"' presented a dismal scene during the latter part of tho day. Wagons were hurry ing about gathering up household goods and carrying them off on all th? principal highways. Dur­ ing part of the time Martin Delmargo, the Italian mayor, accompanied by sev eral Italian members of the police, were on the grounds watching the pro­ ceedings.Gov. Altgeld has interested himself in the matter and it is hoped that the reign of mob law in Spring alley will soon be at an end. At 4 o'cloc.c yester day afternoon Sheriff Clarke received a message from him. In it the govern or asked for information on tho subject and wished to knov what was being done by the officers of the law. Sheriff Clarke replied giving a brief history ot the events that have transpired. He also said the authorities in Spring Valley were doing nothing and that he had not even been called upon by the mayor for assistance. At S p. m. the committee appointed at Monday's mass meeting to see that tho negroes wer

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From Burlington weekly free press.

1895-08-15 · Burlington, Vt.

Officers Permit Italians to Commit Terri­ ble Depredations, Princeton, TI., Ang. S.--The Halian min­ ers of Spring vallcy made an attempt to carry out their resolution of yesterday to expel the colored people remaining in the city and the result was one of the most disgraceful outrages ever perpetrated in Burean county. It was done under the protection of mayor and policemn. Inno­ cent women and children were driven from their homes and insulted and their trunks ad belongings were despoiled. Martin Del­ margo, the Italian mayor, accompanied by several Italian members of the police, was on the grounds watching the proceedings. Gov. Altgeld has interested himself in the matter. This afternoon Sheriff Clark of Prince- ton received a message from the Governor asking for information on the subject. Sheriff Clark replied, giving a brief his­ tory of the trouble. He also said the an­ thorities in Spring Valley were doing nothing and that he had not been called on by the mayor for assistance. The indications are that the strike of miners at Spring Valley will be con­ tinued for some time. The miners, who are under the control of the Italians, held a secretmecting to-day at which it was determined to remain out until the Spring Vallcy Coal company will give the assur­ ances that it will not in the future give employment to negroes, which the com­ pany refuses to do. side from the outrage in driving the negroes from town this afternoon and the stopping of men from working in the shafts this morning, everything has been quict to-day. Several secret meetings of the alion miners have been held, but be­ yond deciding to continue the strike, little is known of their doings. The negroes are assembled principally at Seatonville, and received telegrams to­ day from mesabers of their race in Chi­ cago and Peoria that gave them great en­ couragement. The purport of those tele­ grams is to stand firm and assistance would soon be forthcoming. The negroes during the last few days have obtained a number of shot guns and small arms, and if more can be secured they propose to march to Spring Valley, occupy their homes and resume their employment with the coal company. Among the negroes at Seatonville are six bearing shot wounds and four who are laid up with bruised heads from the clubbings they received Sunday.

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From The Langston City herald.

1895-08-17 · Langston City, O.T. [Okla.]

keep away, The miner are still idle. Five o'clock tonight was the time the ne­ groes were given to get their effects out of Spring Valley. Nearly all the furniture has been moved to Seaton­ ville were most of them are getting werk. In all probability the Spring Valley miners will ruturn to work to morrow. Today a reply was received by Manager Dalze'l fron President M. H. Taylor of the Spring Viltey Coal Company as follow. "Your message received. While the company declaims any desire or intention of antagonizing any see­ tion of its employes, it cannot be dic­ tated to by any one section as to its rights or sellection for employment and therefore, the demand made by the Itshan miners shall be employed, canut be acce ted to. The violence charged to the colored miners, is de plorable, but it is nothing which the company can be held responsible for, any more than the violence of the white miners reported. Post this as a reply to the demand and with the hope of resumption of work when the present acute, but wrong and direct ill fee'ing of the Italian miners sub

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From Richmond planet.

1895-08-17 · Richmond, Va.

ning when they were ushered into the dinning room to a mon dial enjoyment PBI! Sf, ILL., Aug. r,.?The Italians ol Spring Valley broke out yesterday in an attack upon the color? ed miners fourteen colored people were seriously injured, and Granville Lew ii I forty-five yeera' wlm Wes shot and clubbed willi rifles, The Italians for many months wish? ed to drive the colored people out of the coal-mining belt, and to-day a plausible excuse for so doing presen­ Sd Uiself. THK AI. I. Kl. Kl) OS 1 o'clock an Italian laid on the public highway bj four colored men and robbed and ahol lour times, from the effects ol which ins physician! say he cannot live until morning. mass-meeting of the Italians was called, and at LO o'clock a mob of over three hundred started out for the col­ headed by the Spring Val le J italian Band. The colored people were dragged out, dubbed, trampled upon, and ?md made t he targets for ihe shol­ ;uns, rifles, and small arms the moll nail brought them. won HAUKii Th*' women were Insulted, slapped, and two ol them while begging foi mercy, were shot down and fatally injured

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