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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1919

Page

7

Dispute Over Steel Prices Reopens Board Price Fixing

Washington reports a clash between the industrial board of the commerce department and the railroad administration over steel prices. A reconsideration of the board’s policy was decided with conferences starting today to resolve whether to withdraw or revise announced prices.

Washington Industrial Board The Department of Commerce Railroad Administration Beard Peek Glass Treasury Hines Board Railroad C. Powell United States

To Cure a Cold in One Day Bromine Quinine Tablets

Ad text for a cold remedy stating that laxative bromine quinine tablets stop cough and headache and cure the cold in one day. Mentions E. W. Grove signature on each box and a 30 cent price.

E. W. Grove

Rail Price Variances in New Schedule Revealed

The notice discusses whether rails met board claims or steel product assertions. The new scale omits government acceptance and prices rail at $45 to $47 per ton, while deliveries under contracts still range from $36 to $40 a ton.

Marrying Parson Arrested Again in Illinois and Minnesota

James Morrison Darnell, former Universalist pastor from Kenosha and ex Leavenworth inmate, was arrested in Rockford Illinois on an outstanding felony warrant. He faces desertion charges over his five year old son in Owatonna Minnesota amid past marriages to Mildred Wood and Ruth Soper Darnell and earlier unions with Ethel Spurgeon.

Rockford, Ill James Morrison Darnell Unitarian Church Kenosha Wis Leavenworth Penitentiary Owatonna Mtn Darnell Mildred Wood Elgin Belvidere Universalist Church Rockford, I Tudge A. B. Childress Steele County District Court James Morison Darnell Ruth Soper Darnett

Forced Her To Drink Poison Murder Trial In Detroit

Medical testimony described Mrs. Theresa Reaney's condition after meeting estranged husband Patrick J. Reaney in Detroit on February 25. Dr. Gerald A. Wilson attributed death to shock and nephritis with bruises and burns on her face and body. Reaney faces a murder charge while his daughter Helen Danderlinter testified about letters from Mrs Reaney to Dallas before her death.

Detroit Mich Theresa Rednr Patrick J. Reaney Dallas Texas Reaney Gerald A. Wilson

Ukrainians Bombard Lemberg Causing Casualties

In Lemberg the Ukrainians keep firing large caliber guns producing casualties and property damage. Eastern Galicia reports no change in conditions as Warsaw notes the ongoing bombardment on April 1.

Warsaw Lemberg Galicia

River Bridge Reopens To Vehicle Traffic After Fire

The river wagon bridge was reopened for traffic at 2:00 am after crews swiftly repaired fire-damaged flooring and ties. Work began on the track portion and trains resumed Monday afternoon, with a large force laboring day and night to restore both sections.

Heart Of Humanity Opens In Quincy With Universal Jewel Officials

Barney Rosenthal and Milton Golibai of Universal Jewel Film Corporation arrived in Quincy for the four day engagement of The Heart of Humanity at the Orpheum theater. Rosenthal praised the film as a colossal AI production and said he would devote personal attention to its staging while remaining in Quincy for the run.

Barney Rosenthal Universal-Jewel Film Corporation Milton Golibai Quincy the Heart of Humanity Orpheium Theater Quincey Rosential Fim Goldbayum Rosenthal Universal Jewel Company Berlin Humanity

Peace League Branch Formed in Adams County

In a large gathering at the county chamber of commerce the Adams county branch of the League to Enforce Peace was organized. Judge Lyman McCarl was elected president Macauley Irwin secretary and Judge H BR Montgomery treasurer. A committee including Judge Montgomery Judge McCard and Charles E Bowers will select chairmen and committees for executive work public speaking and publicity. A follow up meeting is set for Tuesday evening April 6 to finalize details.

Ieee of Commerce Adams County League Lyman McCarl Macauley Irwin BR. Montgomersy Montgomery McCard Charlies E. Bowers

Jefferson And Emerson Schools Are Winners

Jefferson won at Franklin 47 to 2 as Jefferson’s Henry and Schmits shut down Franklin with Russell Stark and Everett Philimore handling pitching. Emerson beat Berrian 12 to 7 at South Park with batteries listed for Emerson. Webster and Jackson were set to play at the Athletic field this afternoon as crowds gathered.

Jefferson Emerson Franklin Berrian Russell Stark Everett Philimore Henry Schmits Emerson School Victor South Park Webster Jackson

Delay Counts For Chamber Directors Postponed

The counting of votes for Chamber of Commerce directors was delayed due to two canvassers, Joseph J Fischer and BR H Miller, being unavailable. The tally originally set for 6 o'clock Thursday evening will now be held at 6 o'clock today. Three directors are to be chosen from a list of six candidates.

Joseph J Fischer BR. H. Miller Chamber of Commerce Lst Atx Noml

Ballot Box Sealed After Vote Counting Free of Results

The ballot box was sealed by two tellers Loren C. Cox and Ralph VandenBoom after all votes were cast. No one knows the men selected for the final tally or decision, leaving the outcome unclear as officials preserve the count.

Nated Loren C. Cox Ralph VandenBoom

Burglars Break Into Outside Show Case

Burglars broke an outside showcase in front of the Comstock Castle store near Fifth and Maine early this morning and stole cutlery and flash lights. The burglary was discovered by Officers Myers and Schmitt shortly after 2 o clock. The number of items stolen was not learned. The lock was broken off and the goods were removed.

Comstock Castle Fifth and Maine Streets Myers and Schmitt

Quincys Pulse Eagles Initiate New Member

The Eagles held their regular meeting on Thursday night and initiated one candidate. A luncheon followed the business session.

Eagles

Birth at Oak Street Home Welcomes Son

A son was born Tuesday morning to Mr and Mrs Leo Lechtenberg at their home on 1529 Oak Street.

Leo Lechtenberg 1529 Oak Street

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