Eight Hour Basis Adopted by American Straw Board Mills
Frank Shew reports that American Straw Board company will convert all mills to a three shift system eight hours per shift beginning April first. Wages remain the same for eight hours, with a new bonus program to boost monthly production. The Quincy division should follow, resolving February walkout and possible readmission of discharged workers. Union leader Nellegar confirms workers sought shorter hours and a wage increase. a meeting is likely tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank. .Shew
American Strawboard Company
Charles E. Hawkins
Quincy
American Straw Board Company
Circleville
Ohio
Union Herald
Hawkins
Frank Shew
Whig
Saget
C. E. Hawkins
Noblesville
Ind
Nellegar
Nelingat
Weiss
Classification of Freight for Illinois meets in Chicago
L. B. Boswell, commissioner Quincy Freight Bureau, will represent the Quincy organization at a Chicago meeting on April 14. Called by the Illinois Public Utilities commission, the session will review freight classifications in effect since February 15. Illinois is split into two sections by a dividing line from Chicago to Pekin then along the Mississippi to St. Louis. Quincy lies in the northern section where northern rates stayed the same while southern rates rose. The classification, prompted by Indiana shoppers concerns, allegedly burdens intrastate trade. All railroads must appear to justify continued use of Western classifications and rates beyond Illinois maximums or a substitute scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Boswell
Quincy Freight Bureau
Quincy
Chicago
Illinois Public Utilities Commission
Illinois
Pekin
Illinois River
Grafton
Mississippi
St. Louis
Indiana
Annual Meeting Of C. Of C. Held Tonight
The Chamber of Commerce holds its annual meeting with election results and new directors to be announced from recent mail balloting. Members vote on referendum No. 30 proposing a public works department, with by-law revisions set to conclude. Pat Fifer prepared stunts and songs while the Jungle Quartet will assist the musical program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commeres
National Chamber of Commerce
Department of Public Works
Chamber
Bis
Pat” Fifer
Jungle Quartet
Deaths and Funerals Mrs Julia Leaman
Mrs Julia Leaman died Monday morning in Blessing hospital at 3 30 after a short illness She was born in Kentucky in 1850 and was 70 years old Her husband W H Leaman died five years ago in Oshkosh Wisconsin and she returned to Quincy She is survived by two sisters Mrs J W Sinnock and Mrs G W Brown both of Quincy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Nichles Leman
Blessing Hospital
J. W. Sinnock
Hampshire Street
Leaman
Kentucky
W. H. Leaman
Oshkosh
Wis
Quincy
G. W. Brown
Funeral Services for Greenleaf E H Davis
Funeral services for the late Green leaf EH Davis were held at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon from the family home at 425 North Fifth street Rev Thompson of the Congregational church officiated Burial was in Woodland cemetery Bodley Lodge of Masons had charge of services at the grave Pallbearers were H D Thomas Emmett Howard William Kendall S I Bragg Fred Piggott and E F Bradford The services were largely attended and there were many beautiful floral offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenleaf EH. Davis
North Fifth Street
Rev. Thompson
Congregational Church
Woodland Cemetery
Bodley Lodge of Masons
Cha.ge
H. D. Thomas
Emmett Howard
William Kendall
S. I. Bragg
Fred. Piggott
E. F Bradford
Death of Henry J. Kreinberg in Quincy at 2 a.m.
Henry J. Kreinberg died Monday at 2 o clock at his home 918 Cherry street after about four weeks illness due to old age. Born in Lemberg Germany April 14 1838 he immigrated to America at age 30. He married Agnes Tepe August 7 1889 at St John Catholic church. He resided in Quincy 52 years and served as steward of St Johns School until five years ago. He is survived by his wife five daughters Mrs Francis Bell Mrs Ross Hunter Mrs Agnes Meyer Bertha Matilda at home four sons Bernard Fred William and Edward all of Quincy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Kreinberg
Cherry Street
Lemberg
Germany
America
Agnes Tepe
St. John Catholic Church
Joseph Still
St. John's School
Francis Bell
Ross Hunter
Agnes Meyer
Bertha
Matilda
Bernard
Fred
William
Edward
Quincy
Fordson Tractor Cuts Plowing Time For Farmers
Late season shortens field work and forces new options. Collins Plow Co. advocates purchasing a Fordson Tractor to replace three horses with a single operator, highlighting efficiency and labor savings for farmers facing a tight window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins Plow Co
Fordson
Narrow escape as worker falls through skylight at Weems Motor
Cecil Glascock of Weems Motor companies Eleventh and Maing streets escaped serious injury Monday after slipping through a skylight over the salesroom. Snowmelt caused dripping. he cleared snow from the roof, slipped, and fell partly through the glass, hanging by a beam until coworkers rescued him. High boots and heavy clothing prevented cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Glascock
Weems Motor Company
Ele+ verith
Maing
Glascock
Fifteen Escape From Chester Penitentiary
Sheriff Jim Simmons had no word Monday on a mass escape from Chester penitentiary as 15 inmates fled, many from the insane hospital wing. Some captives remain at large while a posse hunts them. multiple Adams county prisoners, including life-term inmates Caton Lankford and others, are listed among Chester exiles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Simmons
Adams County
Chester
Caton Lankford
Emil Licht
Bob Bumster
Frank Vacha
Walter Krug
New Staff Additions at The Whig News
Fred D Gray joins The Whig staff after covering major miners convention in Peoria for Transcript. He moved from DeKalb where he did Chronicle news service and left Quincy a year ago seeking city reporting. Lawrence Bauer also joins from Quincy Journal as a rising young journalist aiming for top positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred D. Gray
Whig News
Force
Gray
Peorie
Transcript
Peoria
DeKalb
Chronicle
Quincy
Lawwence Bauer
Quincy Journal
Bauer
Steamers Keokuk And Alabama Here Monday
The steamers Alabama of the Tennessee River Packet Line and Keokuk of White Collar Line reached the port this week. The Alabama, delayed by a storm, arrived 5:30 PM Monday and departed two hours later for St Louis, marking the season’s second visit. The Keokuk docked 3:30 PM Monday, unloaded freight, and will call at the port on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays as steamboat season opens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Tennessee River Packet Line
St. Louis
Keokuk
White Collar Line
S. Louis
Quincy Humane Society Regular Quarterly Meeting
Members of the Quincy Humane Society will hold their regular quarterly meeting at 4 o clock this afternoon at 411 12 Hampshire Street. Notices have been sent out by Rolland Wagner, secretary. A meeting of the Country Club membership committee has been called for Wednesday evening but the meeting place has not yet been decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
Children Rally for Quincy Tax Hit on Health Board
Children from Quincy public schools distributed literature urging parents to vote for a tax to fund a modern health board for the city. The effort follows a push to improve local health administration and facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Public Schools
Modern Health Board
Quincy
County Clerk Explains County Government to Franklin Students
County Clerk W. J. Smith spoke to seventh and eighth graders at Franklin School about county government. He described the board of supervisors, township government, election of congressmen in the district, and other related topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Smith
Franklin School
Board of Supervisors
Open New Agency for Insurance Co Here
G W Glascow formerly an assistant superintendent at Prudential and H L Turner a four year agent for the firm resign positions to start a new venture. They have taken the general agency for Reliance Life Insurance and will oversee a territory including several surrounding counties. They bring extensive industry experience and expect to succeed in their agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Glascow
Prudential Insurance Company
H. L. Turner
Reliance Life Insurance Company
Wanted Two Cartier Boys Open Routes at Whig Office
Classified item seeking two Cartier boys for work with two good routes. Contact via the Whig office today to apply or get details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cartier
Whig
Ice Stations to Cut Ice Costs Citywide Plan
City council heard a proposal by Pure Ice Co to erect five small ice stations within fire limits, enabling 20 percent cheaper ice delivery. Mayor approved. fire officials urged stucco fireproofing. Additional notes covered assessors salaries, railroad switch approval, and department expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Leo Weems
Pure Ice Co
Weems
O’brien
Marriettee
Fire Commission
Blickhan
Quincy Ice Dealers Co
Quincy
Man Swallows Poison Tablets by Mistake
John Steinbrecker searched for indigestion pills Sunday night and swallowed bichloride of mercury tablets found in his dark closet at 924 North Tenth Street. Dr Earl Caddick promptly emptied the stomach. early signs are hopeful and Steinbrecker may leave Blessing Hospital in a few days. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Henry Steinbrecker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Steinbrecker
North Tenth Street
Blessing Hospital
Earl Caddick
Caddick
Young Steinbrecker
Henry Steinbrecker
Adams County Tuberculosis Sanitorium discussed by Dr Adkins
Dr Russell E Adkins director of medical field service for the Illinois Tuberculosis association visits Quincy for a noon luncheon at Hotel Newcomb. The Adams County Tuberculosis association and county executive committee meet with him to discuss the new sanatorium nearly ready to open and the district’s prevention efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell E. Adkins
Illinois Tuberculosis Association
Quincy
Hotel Newcomb
Adams County
Tuberculosis Association
State Association
Adkins
Hancock County
100000 More Auto Licenses This Year
Walter W. Miller, head of Illinois automo bile licenses under Secretary L. L. Emerson, says Illinois will issue about 600000 car licenses in 1920, surpassing 1919 by over 100000. Motorcycle license applications are shrinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
Wwill
Walter W. Miller
Quincy
Miller
Automobile Department of Illinois
L. L. Emerson
Taxes Due Immediately Declares Jasper County
Personal taxes have been delinquent since March 10 and a notice from County Treasurer Frank Jasper warns that taxes must be paid at once or a constable's levy will be issued. Statements to those owing were sent out Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Jasper
Town City Election Pace Lines Up Candidates
detailed roster of candidates across wards lists party, birthplace, current or former jobs, and home addresses for City Council and assistant supervisor races in Quincy. notable names include A C Hellaie Democrat, Adolph Ridder Labor, G L Klein Republican, John Lepper Fourth Ward Republican, Samuel Hyatt Fifth Ward Democrat, John McDonnell City Municipal ticket, W A Wortman Citizens, E A Mollenhaur Peoples, and many other labor and citizen slate contenders with biographical notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Ward
A.C. Hellaie Democrat
Citizen's
Quincy
Moiler-Vanden Boom Lumber Co
Vine Street
Adolph C. Ridder
N. Second Street
Reliable Incubator Co
Fourth Ward
John Lepper
Washington Street
Bricklayer's Union
Citizen’s Ticket
Edward J. Goessling
Carpenter and Joiners Union
Fifth Ward
Samuel S. Hyatt
Maine Street
Washington Park
Market House
Citizen’s
William J. Taney
House
Eleventh
Broadway
John P. McDonnell
McDonnell
Burlington
Quincy Transfer Co
Eleventh and
Vine
A. E. Owen
McDonough
Citizen
Leo, Heimlich
Harry L. Nichols
Tompkins
Heimlich
Quincy Stove Co
Monroe Street
Nichols
Howard Printing Co
State Street
Henry Lamkameyer
City Peoples
State Streeet
Frank M. Bolles
Citizens
Seventh Ward
Mother and Child Brought Here for Hearing in Court
Little Grace Long nine and her father Captain Walter A. Long reunite today after a separation claimed to violate Judge Albert Akers divorce decree in Adams county circuit court. The child and mother Mrs Myrtle Niquest were brought to Quincy to answer process on custody orders issued after Niquest was located in Chicago. The case, ongoing since the decree, centers on adherence to custody and support terms with the court expected to review the entire decree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Grace Long
Walter A. Long
Albert Akers
Adams County
Myrtle Niquest
Quincy
Akers
Niquest
Chicago
Circuit Clerk
Adair
Roy
Akerg
Citizens Ticket-Adv James Potter gains spring visit notice
Personal notices list James Potter visiting the city with his parents before returning to the University of Illinois. Other items mention Richard J. Morris's return from Chicago, local business ads for piano tuning, and updates on residents including Mrs. William J. Tapp convalescing and Mrs. C. A. DeWees's trip to Windsor for a funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens
James Potter
University of Illinois
Richard J. Morris
Quincy
Chicago
W. Weilers
Geo. J. Saalig
William J. Tapp
Blessing Hospital
C. A. DeWees
Windsor
Missouri
Anna Maris
Stannus
Hampshire Street
Merwin Lytle
Co. W. Lytle
Vermont Street
Theta Chi Fraternity
Urbana
New York City
New York
Washington
Nurse Maud Pilch report to committee on home nursing plans
The nursing activities committee met in the Chamber of Commerce at 4 pm Monday. Miss Maud Pilch, Red Cross nurse, gave a report to be presented to the board of directors on Thursday afternoon. Plans for forthcoming home nursing courses were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Pilch
The
Red Cross
Nursing Activities Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Directors
Objections at hearing on Maine street paving proposal
Remonstrances led by Attorney Govert for owners possessing 6730 feet of Maine street and Attorney Hamilton for the McKinley system stirred the local improvements hearing at city hall. City Engineer Harper defended costs and urged least disruption while Burlington and street railway lawyers pressed positions and actions. Bids were opened for East avenue paving from 0 to 800 feet with Peters & Meyer at 8817 and Biff & Simons at 9600, with property owners to vote on the lower bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Street
George Govert
E. B. Hamilton
McKinley
L. E. Emmons
Board of Local Improvements
Harper
Street Railway
Govert
O'Brien
Public Utilities Commission
Street Railway Co
Third Street
Hamilton
F. M. Carrott
C. B. & Q. Railroad
Front Street
Burlington Railroad
Twenty-fourth Street
Peter & Meyer
Biff & Simons
Board of Education Meeting This Evening
City superintendent Charles M. Gill will present recent statistics on school conditions in other cities and boards actions regarding school problems at tonight s session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Charles M. Gill
Boards of Education
Change in Marine recruiting office here
Sergeant Be J Stubblefield who led the local Marine recruiting station was relieved Monday by Sergeant George Saple. Stubblefield left for St Louis to join the recruiting bureau of the city. Saple announced the local office will likely remain here indefinitely and efforts will be made to boost the district’s recruit numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stubblefield
George Saple
St. Louis
Seregant.Saple
Census final reports filed for district by supervisor
Final reports to Washington from the district on the 1920 decennial census were prepared by Supervisor William Schaefer on Monday. He will stay in his office for another week awaiting further instructions from the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
William Schaefer
Schaefer
Weather outlook shows increasing clouds and rain chances
The report notes rising temperatures with unsettled weather in Missouri and Iowa Tuesday into Wednesday. Rain likely Tuesday in several areas and warmer conditions in the east. Local readings include a midnight river stage of 15.8 and total precipitation of 1.15 inches over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Iowa
IMS
Seereeseyyee
River Bulletin forecasts crest stages on Mississippi
Observations at 7 am show flood heights at Ottumwa Keokuk Warsaw Hannibal Louisiana St Louis. Des Moines forecast to fall while Mississippi rises from Muscatine to Louisiana. Crest projections place Keokuk at 17 feet April 11 Quincy 18.5 April 12 Hannibal 19 April 12 Louisiana 17 April 13. From Muscatine to Burlington rise about one foot in 24 hours and from Keokuk to Stana rise about 0.6 foot in 34 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Keokuk
Ccee
Warsaw
Hannibal
Louisiana
St. Louis
Des Moines
Mississippi
Muscatine
Quincy
Burlington
Fatana
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Shew
Abe Martin
Bryan
Boswell
State Utilities Commission
Quincy Shippers
C. of C
Julia Nichles
Greenleaf H. Davis
Fred Gray
Agency For Insurance CO
Pure Ice. Company
Quincy Show Case Co
Secord Street
House of Correction
Fings
G. L. Klein
South Fourth Street
Klein Advertising Co
John H. Ackerman
Channon-Emery Stove Co
Jersey Street
George J. Saatig
South Seventh Street
Elmer Mutz
Soldier's Home
South Side Boat Club
Madison Street
W. A. Wortman
Navy
Fish Tire Co
E. A. Mollenhaur
Burton Township
John Boeing
Labor
Dem
Ocratic
Charles W. Zang
William H. Lehbrink
Ives
Labor Temple Association
Wm. F. Bader
Frank B. Willer
Citizens’ Ticket
North Twelfth Street
Fuehlin-Willer Co
J. N. Tibesar
Democrate
M. Zimmerman
South Fifth Street
Adam Hild
John Woods Post
Bert Ryan
Channon-Emery
Lawrence Ellermeier
Dick Brewing Co
R. S. Benedict
Thompson
Royal Printing Co
Labor Advocate
Joseph Brinkman
Buerkin & Kaempen
Soldiers’ Home
Sam Robinson
North Twenty-fifth Street
Dayton-Dowd Co
Constable
Henry Geschwindner
Urban & Sons
Board © OF Education
Marine
Daily River Bulletin
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