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Newspaper
Quincy Whig
Location
Quincy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1915
Page
2
A forthcoming jitney ordinance was introduced to the city council, aiming to curb operations with stricter rules than previously enforced. The measure seeks enhanced licensing, safety standards, and enforcement powers to address concerns over public transport services.
Aldermen Ross Simmonds and Weisenburger condemn a proposed rule as unjust and harmful. They claim the ordinance would strip public rights, singleton taxi lines suffer, and jitneys deserve a fair chance to operate in Walton Heights and factory districts. The clash centers on balancing regulations with employment access.
A second jitney ordinance faced council after mayor Abbott vetoed a prior measure. The ordinance would set a $10,000 principal bond, cut individual car bonds, keep license fees and hours, require routes and signs, and allow four passengers per vehicle. Mayor Abbott’s suggestions were ignored as Aldermen tabled and deferred actions. the committee and supporters anticipate jitney owners driving to events for 20 cents per trip.
A fierce shower drenched the area yesterday afternoon, described as a water soaker. Government gauge records show 1.56 inches of rain at the water works gauge, with Sunday totals listed as 2.39 inches. Streets flooded, traffic disrupted, and streets resembled rivers for about ninety minutes.
Katie Perkins, a dusky maid living at gas house flats Ninth and Jersey streets, was sentenced in police court for peace disturbance. Unable to pay $35 and costs, she faces 7434 days in the workhouse. Arrested Sunday for disturbance near her home. Felix Stravinski fined $10 and costs, John Dieks $5 and costs for peace disturbance, per Officer Anderson. Stravinski, Dieks, Clarence Arnold, and Ed Stravinski involved in a deadly combat in the alley between Maine and Hampshire near Tenth Street Sunday at 1 am. last two men discharged. Sornelia Burner, R. J. McNally, and Dave Hudson fined $2 and costs for intoxication.
Public warning against mercury based catarrh remedies. Prominent claim that such ointments destroy smell and disrupt the system when applied to mucous surfaces. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo as safe alternative and notes it is sold by druggists with testimonials available. Also references Hall's Family Pills for constipation and urges buying genuine products from Toledo makers.
Quincy's riverfront reels with floodwaters driven by Des Moines inflow and Iowa rains. The Mississippi climbs to fifteen and two tenths feet, threatening bottom lands unprotected by levees as the Des Moines surges eastward. Crests near record highs. driftwood and big trees drift by the city.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians of Keokuk took an outing to Quincy aboard a steamer. A large crowd joined, though not as large as hoped. The vessel returned to Keokuk around 2 pm after landing just before noon. Also noted are triplets born Sunday morning at the Triplett home on Adams Street, weighing eleven pounds together, with parents Mr and Mrs Henry Triplett relocating from Shelbyville, Missouri about a year ago. Heavy rains have left highways in poor condition, with many mud holes forming, complicating travel.
An old advertisement claims Po-Do-Lax cures constipation overnight by arousing the liver and increasing bile flow. It touts a first dose tonight for a free morning bowel movement and notes no griping. The piece mentions Ella Thomasmeyer, a stenographer, and Freda Thomasmeyer of Meyer Wilms Co taking a two week vacation and a possible boat trip to St Louis next week.
A state experimental station team led by F W Washer began a soil survey in Adams county including Payson township. The project maps soil types every ten acres to 40 inch depth, then analyzes samples for a published report for farmers. Farm advisers and local residents, including Riverside and Liberty townships, host visits to farms as progress continues across counties.
The Rev Father Zurbensen of St Mary's Catholic church has not yet returned from the south despite reports he was due home yesterday. Mrs Hugh McKenzie and Capt McKenzie of the steamer Keokuk visited Quincy Sunday and stayed yesterday. George and Edward Hesler and two sons of Keokuk were in Quincy to see the sights, traveling on the steamer Keokuk. Al Helman has returned from St Joseph Missouri. Mrs George M Jones left for Bryn Mawr Pennsylvania to visit her sister Mrs Anna R McMahon. Chester Dooley of Stoutsville arrived and began duties as a barber at the Newcomb hotel shop.
Quincy Chautauqua officers meet in Musselman building to close this year and discuss next year. A $350 deficit is expected this year after rainy weather. Directors will cover or raise funds rather than ask citizens for guarantees. If 1,000 tickets are subscribed, next year’s program proceeds. audience support on Sunday indicated strong interest. James Whitcomb Brougher spoke on What's Under Your Hat and How to Be Any Though Married. The Fisher Shipp Concert company offered a high quality, varied program.
The Quincy Whig recalls the depot opening on July 31, 1899, with crowds gathering at 7 am despite rain. An excursion from Galesburg arrived at 10:26, followed by a city council reception committee and C. of C members. Officials spoke, band music played, a concert and balloon ascent occurred, and fireworks closed the celebratory day.
A monthly weather summary from Hannibal reports nine clear days in July, thirteen cloudy, and four partly cloudy. River stage rose from 10.4 inches to a high of 14.2 by month end with the day’s peak at 124 on July 14. total monthly precipitation was 9 inches, with 1.96 inches in the heaviest 24 hours. Temperatures ranged from 52 to 92 degrees, with a 25 degree daily spread on July 23. Thunderstorms occurred fifteen times, no hail recorded.
The Citizens' Water Works reports a wet spell reduces lawn sprinkling and garden watering. April to June consumption fell from 47 57 64 million gallons last year to 46 48 46 million gallons this year, a total drop of 27 million gallons for the three months. July figures are not yet available.
Overworked weak or diseased kidneys age a person, with rheumatism aches puffiness under eyes stiff joints and headaches. Foley Kidney Pills promise to aid kidney function by eliminating uric acid and poisons to prevent dangerous diseases, as advertised by Miller & Arthur Drug Co.
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