O'Brien elected Quincy mayor by about a thousand votes
Pat J O'Brien, former alderman in coal and transfer business, wins Quincy mayoral race on Democratic ticket by a lead estimated between 1050 and 1100 votes with seven precincts missing. Independent Labor party gains seats. bond issues face mixed results amid heavy female turnout for straight tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip J. O’brien
Quincy
John A. Thompson
George Schmitt
City Water Works
Fourth Ward
Frank Fackler
Jaddite Po W. Reardon
John Wheebick
Duke Schroer
Schroer
Mr. O'Brien
John Wheelock
Reardon
Pennoyer
Thompson A. H. Ponover
Republian
Thompson
Woo. Lee
Rey Johnson
Duke Pe Chroer
Leindecker
Quincy city election results show mixed gains and losses
Democratic ticket voters favored Joh Sebauf and J C Shamp Walker for supervisor at large with pluralities over rivals. Other results include George Miller for constable over Sam Shumaker, Charles E Hoar defeated for alderman, Ellis re-elected to council, Bergmann and Hase contest in Third Ward, and Grace Black losing to J O Tergel in the Fifth Ward amid female voters shifting bloc. Helena report notes a German emperor image in a Montana school book deemed propagandist by officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joh Sebauf
J.c.shamp? Walker
William Cunnane
Louis Terlisner
Albert Grimmer
Fred P. Taylor
Rudyb. Kiefer
George Milbert
John Wolerbst
George Miller Showers
Sam Shumaker
David Ross
Jot. Zergel
Grace FE. Black
Fifth Ward
Zenvel
Geers
Myers
Meryt
W. OR. Tompkins
Schroeder
Matt Dettle
Tawney Apple Teaches Brews Amid Social Notes
Abe Martin quips about a woman sticking with a man while hoping another woman might take notice. Miss Tawney Apple is taking brewin’ lessons, a light social item reflecting playful town chatter and local characters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Takhii
Berlin Suppression Warned as Disturbances Likely
The Lokal Anzeiger cites a government representative stating Berlin will ruthlessly suppress any large disturbances. It notes some bourgeois elements are leaning toward the Spartacan movement in recent days. In Wisconsin, Superior votes for prohibition after a dry year. In Topeka Kansas, Democrat Herbert J. Corwin narrowly defeats Republican W. G. Tandy for mayor.
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Ry Associated Press
Berliun
Berlin
Lokal Anzeiger
Wisconsin
Superior
Wis
Topeica
Toba
Kan
Herbert J. Corwin
Topeka
W. G. Tandy
Republcan
Chicago vote on ousting saloons totals show gender split
The April 3 report lists total votes on the saloon ousting measure with 266,529 men and 124,781 women supporting, and 91,260 men and 67,707 women opposing, totaling 54,03 for the final tally. Turkish parents punish children by hitting the soles of the feet, a note included in the same column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Citicago
Willian Rotary Comedy Luncheon Highlights Dandruff Gem
The Willian Quincy Rotary met for its Tuesday noon luncheon at the Hotel Newcomb. Mannie Hoffman presented a lively sketch The Execution of the Dandruff Gem featuring Pat Fifer and John Rern. The group welcomed Webb P. Bushnell to the club and heard Dr Garland praise Rotary’s business-inclined aims. Visitors included Frank Lawler and Rev Edward Thompson among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Rotarians
Mannie Hoffman
Pat? Fifer
Simon Legree
John Rern
Little Eva
Mannie
Paderewski
M. Edward Fawcett
Sam Browne
Will Ruff
Webb P. Bushnell
Quancy Rotary
Joe Barlow
Con. Garland
Rotary
Dr. Garland
D. L. Musselman
Frank Lawler
Burlington
Frank Brown
Payson
William Breckeridge
Ralph T. Reed
George A. Smith
George Fischer
Walter Bennett
Edward Thompson
Walter Franklin
Robert Hedrick
Congregational Church
Bishop Fawcett
Joseph Givney Returns To Recruiting Office
Joseph Givney who formerly led the navy recruiting station in Quincy and served 19 years arrives Tuesday to take charge of recruiting assisted by Officer W. W. Schluter. Givney, Chief Water Tender, has made 20 overseas trips with his last port in August 1918 aboard the Madagascar, formerly the Koenig William II. Schluter has led the station since its opening about three weeks ago. Givney’s home is Cleveland, Ohio, but he is well known in Quincy from 1917 after the declaration of war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Givney
Navy
Quincy
W. W. Schluter
Givney
Madaka
Schluter
Givner
Cleveland
United States
Two Recruits Are Accepted For Army
Liburne King of 1120 Locust street and LeRoy Franklin of 62073 State street became the first recruits listed at the Quincy army recruiting station since its reopening. They enlisted with Sergeant John Lunsford on Tuesday and will depart for Jefferson Barracks in a few days. King has brothers Ches ter and Walter in service, with Ches ter wounded in France and Walter overseas before discharge soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liburne King
Locust Street
LeRoy Franklin
State Street
Army
Quincy
John Lunsford
Jefferson Barracks
King
Chester King
France
Walter
Camp Grant
Lunsford
Republicans Win In City Election Here in 8 St Louis
Unofficial returns indicate the election of the entire Republican ticket in the city here. A president of the board of aldermen and fourteen aldermen were voted for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Repubblicans
Louis
Dlebcat
Board of Aldermen
Washington Post Signals Small Telecommunication Rate Rise
The Post General Burlesaid that a smaller increase no phone rates similar to the advance on erect recently in tele graph rates was contemplated.
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Washington Apr Post
Quincy Elects O'Brien Mayor as Police Chief Bumster Named
Philip J. O'Brien's election triggers changes in Quincy public offices. Robert Bumster will become police chief, Pred Scharnhorst likely regains detective post, and Edward H. Phelps is tipped for city comptroller. Fire Chief George Marriott and City Engineer Enoch Chatten stay noted. O'Brien pledges strict law enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip J. O'Brien
Quincy
Robert Bumster
Police Department
Central West
Louis L. Melton
Bumster
O'Brien
Scharnhorst
Connell and
Ryan
Phelps
Edward H. Phelps
North Third Street
Herman Schelp
David Markillie
Board of Public Works
George Marriott
Enoch Chatten
John T. Inghram
North Fourth Street
Dress Up Week Set in Quincy April 5 to 12
Miss Quincey urged to wear gayest attire as Quincy hosts Dress-Up Week. Stores will showcase new fabrics, hats, tools, seeds, and furniture in festive window displays. Citizens urged to beautify homes and yards, with shops highlighting spring colors to attract visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Quincey
Milady
Good Men
Quincy
Chamber of Commerce
America
Mayor Refuses Gas Bill Rebate Amid Meter Issue
Mayor John A. Thompson, known for opposing Quines Gas Electric and Heating, received a notice that his home meter was removed and found faulty and offered a refund. He will not collect the rebate but urges utility officials to test more meters in Quincy to correct alleged overcharges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Thompson
Quines Gas, Electric and Heating Company
Thompson
Illinois Board of Public Utilities
Quincy
Schroer Unable To Get Election Returns
City Clerk Duke Schroer attended the town meeting then went home and did not return to hear results. He remains weak from a two week rheumatism attack but shows rapid improvement and expects to resume work soon. The Athens city clerk may delay canvassing the vote a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke Schroer
Schroer
Athens
Prizes for Schools Selling Most War Stamps
Judge Lyman Metvarl offers prizes totaling 45 to Quincy public schools for selling the most war stamps. First prize 25, second 15, third 10. Schools judged by pupil enrollment to encourage widespread participation. Contest closes November 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Metvarl
Quincy
McCarl
Adams County
Charles M. Gill
Ellington School Adopts Two Orphan Children
Two fatherless children in France, Marie Guillot born May 10 1914 and Leon Bessec born November 28 1914, are adopted by the Ellington school district. The district raised funds at a January bazaar with help from the Ellington unit North Dakota to support the orphans for one year, effectively placing the district with two guardians.
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France
Ellington
Marie Guillot
Leon Bessec
Elington Unit
N. D
Alderman Ellis to Attend Utilities Hearing on Rates
Alderman Perry C. Ellis of the Second ward said Tuesday night he would attend the Twin Oaks senate committee hearing this afternoon on the amended public utilities bill. The measure concerns home rule in fixing rates for public service corporations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry C. Ellis
Second Ward
Twinoigs Senate
East St. Louis Elects New Mayor and Commissioners
East St Louis voters chose M. M. Stephens as mayor and Leber O Leary Veach and Whalen as commissioners in the first city election under the commission form of government on April 2 in Ids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East St. Louis
Ids
M. M. Stephens
Leber
O'Leary
Veach
Whalen
Commission
Return of 82nd Division Aimed for April Homecoming
The War Department schedules the 82nd Division to return home in April. A stray note hints at ongoing commentary and a daily column on the state of troop movements, but readable specifics are scarce.
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War Department
Funeral for Harvey M Wood Held After Truck Accident
Harvey M Wood of Quincy died from injuries after a Parks Music Co truck turned over near Bluff Hall Monday morning. The funeral from his home at 1226 Spruce Street at 3 PM proceeded to Greenmount Cemetery. Wood, born Sept 20 1867 in Clark County Missouri, was a piano salesman with a wide presence in Quincy Clark and Lewis counties. He leaves a widow three children and siblings John Wood and Mrs Martha Jones. Dwight Horn, driver of the other vehicle, escaped injury and was not harmed. He was rushed to Hannibal Hospital then Levering Hospital in Hannibal before death at midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey M. Wood
Bluff Hall
Spruce Street
Greenmount Cemetery
Scoville Farm
Mr. Wood
Dwight Horn
Parks Music Company of
Hannibal
Wood
Horn
Hannibal Hospital
Levering Hospital
John Wood
Clark County
Quincy
Clark
Lewis Counties
Lillian Wood
Harry Wood
Faynette
Martha Jones
Globe
Arizona
US Army Officers In France Expect Return By March
Capt Kenneth Elmore and Lieut Arthur Shumate attend officers' school in Clemency France and expect to rejoin Company B of the 1238rd machine gun battalion by March 20. Warren E Hartzell of the 77th division notes a return to the United States this month as New York boys prepare a three day celebration in New York City. Richard McCarl reports ambulances to turn in cars by March 15 and hopes to reach Company with a possible homeby July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Elmore
Clemancy
France
Elmore
Arthur Shumate
Warren E. Hartzell
Chef Mariott
United States
New York
New York City
Hartzell
Quincey
Richard McCarl
Lyman McCarl
Young McCarl
Deaths and Funerals Mrs Minnie Wenzel
Mrs Minnie Wenzel wife of Ed ward Wenzel of 1108 Washington street died Monday evening in St Mary hospital. Born February 3 1878 in Pittsfield IM she spent almost her life in Burton of Adams county. She had a long illness. Survived by husband daughter Evelyn father W H Stobie Soldiers home sisters Mrs Clarence Bliven Springfield IL Mrs Charles Bliven Macomb IL and brother G C Stobie Chicago. Funeral services from Herman Stormer Undertaking parlors today with time not set. Funeral services Thursday at 2 o clock with interment Green Mount cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Wenzel
Edward Wenzel
Washington Street
St. Mary Hospital
Pittsfield
Burton
Adams County
Evelyn
W. H. Stobie
Soldiers’ Home
Clarence Bliven
Springfield
Charles Bliven
Macomb
G. C. Stobie
Chicago
Herman Stormer
Wenzel
Greenmount Cemetery
Funeral services for Marie Oberling held in town
Funeral services for Marie Oberling were held at 10 oclock Tuesday morning from Herman Stormer undertaking parlors with Rev Leemhuis officiating. Burial followed in Woodlawn Cemetery. Bearers were Appenbrink Frank Dang Ed Meyer George Stormer and Henry Cherling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Oberling
Herman Stormer
Celock
Leemhuis
Messrs
Appenbrink
Frank Dang
Ed. Meyer
George Stormer
Henry Cherling
Funeral services for Harvey M. Wood held at home
Funeral services for Harvey M. Wood will be held at 3 o'clock this afternoon from the residence at 1228 Spruce Street with burial in Greenmount Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey M. Wood
Spruce Street
Greenmount Cemetery
Funeral services for Mrs. Henrietta Hillman
Funeral services for Mrs Henrietta Hillman are set for Thursday afternoon at 2 from the residence 1134 Payson avenue and at 2 30 in Salem church with public invited. Burial will be in Greenmount cemetery.
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Henrietta Hillman
Payson Avenue
Salem Church
Greenmount Cemetery
Mrs Erdman Funeral Services This Afternoon
Mary Erdman funeral services are held this afternoon at 4 from Herman Stormer Undertaking Parlors with burial in Greenmount Cemetery. The body may be viewed from 9 to 11 this morning.
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Mary Erdman
Herman Stormer
Greenmount Cemetery
Funeral services for George Balzer and Minnia Wenzel
George Balzer funeral services are held this afternoon at 2 from 623 North Fifth Street with burial at Green mound cemetery. Rev. H J Leemhuis of Salem church to officiate. Mrs Minnia Wenzel funeral services Thursday at 2 from Terman Stormer parlors with burial at Greenmount cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Balzer
George Balzar
North Fifth Street
Greenmound Cemetery
H. J. Leemhuis
Salem Church
Minnia Wenzel
Terman Stormer
Greenmount Cemetery
Kirksville and Quincy Couples Granted Marriage Licenses
Alfred Paces Edwards of Kirksville and M D Spricker of Kirksville through to Edward Logan of Quincy and May F Bush of Quincy, plus Roy M Witman of Bloomington and Pansy B Gathright of Quincy are issued marriage licenses, details indicate multiple licensed unions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Paces Edwards
Kirksville
M . D. Spricker
Edward Logan
Quincy
May F. Bush
Roy M. Witman
Bloomington
Pansy B. Gathright
Town Board Meeting at Quin cy Addresses Surplus and Parks
Town Clerk Duke Schroer and Attorney Floyd Munroe led two reporters as they met on the third floor to transact business. Resolutions approved urge setting aside town surplus after 1919 expenses for park and boulevard use and for Quincy Boulevard and Park association. Town finances show 1918 receipts of 7174.42 and outlays of 7168.42 leaving $6. $2172.44 directed to Boulevard and Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke Schroer
Floyd Munroe
Schroer
J. J. Linton
Matt Dettle
Quincy Boulevard and Park Association
Quincy
Quincy Boulevard & Park Association
City Press
Town Board of Auditors
Dettle
Boulevard and Park Association
Henry Wensing
Births reported for two families in city records
Born to Mr and Mrs Henry Wore mann at 706 North Fourth street a daughter on Tuesday April 1. Born to Mr and Mrs Herbert Grimm of Kansas City a son last Wednesday Mrs Grimm formerly Miss Lilly Schreiber of Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Woremann
North Fourth Street
Herbert Grimm
Kansas City
Weather Outlook for Midwest States Offers Warmer Pattern
Illinois shows partly cloudy skies with a warmer trend on Wednesday and unsettled conditions by Thursday. Missouri expects increasing cloudiness followed by showers by night or Thursday, with warmer air in the east. Iowa anticipates unsettled weather Wednesday and Thursday with showers and little temperature change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Missouri
Iowa
River Forecast From Muscatine to Keokuk Changes Little
River levels from below Muscatine to Keokuk are expected to change little while flows from Warsaw to Louisiana will fall slowly by 0.3 to 0.5 foot over the next 34 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Keokuk
Warsaw
Louisiana
Lost platinum pin set with pearls in Samoa
Lost Tuesday afternoon a platinum bar pin set with three pearls and two gems in Samoa. Reward offered for return to the keeper. Contact for information about the pin.
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PAIL
J. O'Brien
P. J. O’brien
P. J. Reardon
Frank X Fackler
James &. McIntyre
Otto J. Bergmann
Theodore Bisser
J. J. Zengel
John Geers
W. B. Tompkins
Independent Labor
Otto Linz
Independent Labor Party
Trades and Labor Assembly
Montana
Helena
Mont
Reading
Abe Martin
Tooas Oe
Tae Pak
John Kern
Willian
the Prophets Aver
MelIntyre Hoar Eohols
Reese
Smith Ellis Lee
Elis Plurality
Ross Stisser
Zengel
Geers Myers Barton
Pew
Seventh Ward
Dettle Tompkins
Sehroedear
Ellington School
Ald. Ellis
Quincy Rannies
Harvey Wood
BSS Krapnelkss
Daily River Bulletin
St. Paul
Asa Eee
Davenport
Ana Ottumwa
Lod
St. Louis
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