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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1920

Page

3

Board Debates Teacher Salaries After Four Hour Session

The Quincy Board of Education spent four hours Tuesday night debating teacher salaries, with a unanimous vote to raise janitors’ pay by 20 dollars a month from April 1. A two-cent education tax levy referendum was approved, while teachers seek larger raises and plans for next year’s schedule.

Board of Education J. M. Winters Tinois Missouri Quincy M. K. Germann C. F P. A. Behrensmeyer

Grace Long Held In Sheriff's Care Pending Hearing

Grace Long, eight, remains under sheriff custody while her parents fight over custody and alleged contempt of court after her mother Myrtle Niquist took her to Chicago. Judge Akers ordered the child held pending a Friday hearing. venue was asked but denied.

Grace Long Jim Simmons Albert Akers Myrtle Niquist Quincy Chicago Walter A. Long Niquist Moline George Govert Emery Lancaster Long John Wall Louis Graham Pittsfield Quincy Iron St. Joseph Akron Mr. Niquist

Chamber of Commerce hears year end reports and director election

The Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting Tuesday evening with reports from the president and secretary, a discussion on by law changes, and election results from an eight candidate director slate. Four directors were chosen amid a public withdrawal request by Bishop Fawcett, while two-year observers noted harmony and community welfare as goals for the new board.

Chamber of Commerce HI. C. Sprick George A. Wall John Kom F.C. Pierson J. M. Winters T. P. Black George A. Binkert Edward Fawcett Bishop Fawcett Chamber W. J. Singleton Julius Kespohl W. T. Duker John J. Moriarty Walter H. Bennett E. E. Hollister C. D. Center Jungie Quartet Pat” Fifer Board of Directors Ted

Organization of a State Chamber of Commerce growth and leadership

The Quincy Chamber of Commerce reports on its 1919 1920 progress including the birth of a state chamber on June 1 1919 its self governing regional structure and the impact of Col Charles D Center as secretary since October 11 1919. It highlights planned future programs a housing drive junior chamber and industrial survey while detailing by law changes finances and governance outcomes.

State Chamber OF Commerce State Chambers of Commerce Quincy Chamber of Commerce Quincy Quincey Marie Center Col. C. D. Center Chamber Harmony

Yankee Robinson Animal Circus Comes to Quine

Yankee Robinson Animal Circus will appear in Quine on Monday May 3 after advance agent arrangements made Tuesday The circus plans arrival Sunday May 2 at Baldwin Park grounds with a parade Monday morning All kinds of trained animals will be shown and the company will tour nearby towns after two days in Quine

Yankee Robinson Animal Circus Quine Baldwin Park Dea Moines Inting Oulnes Pt Baldwin

Navy Truck Delayed and Local Recruiting News in Quincy

Roads delay a navy truck due in Quincy today while A E Rossow first class yeoman opens a recruiting station in the Post Office building and will stay until April 13. Enlistees Walter M Mickle and George Graham West join aviation and electrician schools. A Meinhard treasury representative promotes treasure certificates. Farm advisory talks in Quincy discuss forming a Mason County shipper group, following Adams County model.

Navy Quincy A. E Rossow Rossow Walter Maurice Mickle Vermont Street Aviation Mechanics George Graham West Electrician

Rotarians Observe Club Birthday in Luncheon

Rotary members gathered at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon to celebrate the club's birthday. Charter members led the program with Jul Korn as chairman recounting early meetings and connections with other cities. Dr. Center and others offered to assist the YMCA in its financial campaign.

Chamber of Commerce Farah ML I Jul Korn A. If Odell Arnold Rotary Tno Dr. Center Y. Vic. A

Building Company Is Incorporated In Springfield

The Pranschmidt Nar shah Building Corporation of this city was incorporated by the state and will operate a building at 422 Vermont Street. Capital stock is $25,908 with an estimated building cost of $706,910. The project aims for a fireproof modern office building in a central location with strong backing from professional men.

Springfield Pranschmidt-Narshah Dellding Corporation Vermont Street Wag The Whig Central

Assassination of Gen Romanovsky in Constantinople

A dispatch from Constantinople reports Gen Romanovsky, former chief of staff to Gen Denikine in the south Russian army, assassinated Monday night at the Russian embassy. The two Russian officers who killed him were not arrested, and no perpetrators have been captured.

London Evening News Constantinople Romanovsky Denikine

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