Crowds Pack Highland Park For Knights Of Columbus Concert
Five hundred people enjoyed an open air concert at Highland park by the Knights of Columbus Choral Club of St. Louis. Despite half the club being delayed by a steamer accident near Clarksville, Missouri, the performance under W. D. Diebls of Holland drew praise as the finest vocal entertainment seen in Quincy. Miss Malvine Perry featured in notable solo work, with the full ensemble having toured nationally for years. The club’s Saint Louis connections and K of C ties were highlighted along with travel from Quincy to Burlington and beyond.
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Highland Park
Knights of Columbus Choral
St. Louis
Dubuque
Quincy
W. D. Diebls
Holland
Hamburg
Calhoun County
Clarksville
Pasenger
Knights of Columbus
Order
Mary
United States
Canada
New Orleans
Du=bec
Atlantic Ocean
Quinegars
John Schwab
Bridget Schwab
Vermont Street
Am for Old Ireland at the Quincy Theater
At the Quincy Theater today a three part subject titled Am for Old Ireland showcases romantic Irish scenery photographed by Sidney Olcott. The Lakes of Killarney the rocky shores of South Kerry Blackrock Castle on the River Lee and Ballymalleg Castle are depicted with hazy Irish climate contributing to the charm. The film’s landscapes and background scenes align with a romantic plot, offering appealing visuals despite occasional blur.
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Old Ireland
Quincy
Ireland
Sidney Olcott
Kilelarney
South Kerry
Black Rock
Lee
Ballymallig
Township Boards Must Obey State Road Levy Law
Highaway Superintendent Boyer states township boards must meet and levy road and bridge taxes according to law. Objections by corporations will not delay levies. State highway department asks notice of two required meetings between August and September. One meeting sets the tax percentage, the other sets annual dollars. A past county rail dispute was taken to appellate court. aim is to avoid future contests by following the law.
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Highaway
Boyer
State Highway Départment
Wabash
One of Quincy’s best known dies at 84
Joseph Frese of 916 North Seventeenth street, a longtime Saint Francis parish member and early resident of Quincy, died yesterday at 2:50 PM after three years of infirmity. Born March 18, 1831 in Bockhold Germany, he emigrated 63 years ago and built a life here. Survived by wife Theresia Anck, four sons Louis Henry Joseph of Quincy and John of Gillican Ark, three daughters Mrs. William Bockenfield, Mrs. Frank Winking of Quincy, Mrs. Frank Wuoffman of New Town, /ST grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren.
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Joseph Frese
North Seventeenth -Street
St. Francis
Bockhold
Germany
St. ‘Francis
Quincy
Theresia Anck
Louis
Henry
Joseph
John
Gillarcon
Ark
Walliam Bockenfield
Frank Winking
Melrose township sets road levy at legal limit
Melrose township highway commissioners met yesterday afternoon and fixed the road and bridge tax levy at 6?1. cents per 100 dollars, the limit. A township may levy an amount less than the Melrose figure. It is said all Adams county townships will agree on the figure and be assisted by work. The Board will pay half the expense if levies are adopted according to law.
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Highway Commissioners
Melrose
Township
Adams County
Best Treatment for Catarrh S. S. 8 Removes the Cause
An old advertisement claims catarrh is caused by impurities in the blood and advertises 8.8.8 Co at Atlanta as a vegetable blood tonic. It promises relief from dripping, hawking, nostril sores, and bad breath after cleansing the blood. It offers free medical advice by mail to confirm the treatment's value and urges immediate use.
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Atlanta
Two Robberies Hit Quincy Street Car Line
At 9:45 last night two masked men held up street car motorman Wagner on the South Fourth Street line near Front Street. Minutes later a chocolate colored McFarland car owned by Emil Kaemppen was stolen from in front of Lane's saloon at Fifth and Maine. Police seek two short, stocky men armed with revolvers. both incidents connected as thieves fled toward uptown.
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Wagner
South Fourth Street
Front Street
Weis
McFarland
Emil Kaem
Lane
Fifth and
Maine Streets
Fifth Street
Quincy
Police Chief Says Robbery Suspects Not the Kaempen Imitators
Chief of Police George Koch stated in the morning that the men who attempted to rob Wagner are not the same as those who seized the Kaempen automobile. Kaempen saw his car stolen as it disappeared toward South Fifth Street. Koch and Detective Scharnhorst investigated through the night and issued alerts to eastern cities, fearing the thieves fled to Chicago with the prize. The Kaempen card, highly valued in the city, drew attention from authorities.
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George Koch
Atol O
Wagner
Kaempen
Fifth Street
Koch
Scharnhorst
Regatta Winners at Canadian Regatta in Ontario
Regatta winners were announced at St. Catharines Ontario as the Argonaut and Don Rowing clubs of Toronto repeated their performances from the previous day on the Royal Herley course. They captured every event on the final program including intermediate doubles, senior eights and senior singles with proceeds from the regatta to benefit the Red Cross.
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ST. Catherines
Ont
Argonaut and Don Rowing Clubs
Toronto
Royal Herley
De Palma Wins 300 Nile Race Despite Car Trouble
Ralph De Palma captured the 300 Nile Race at Des Moines Iowa yesterday. His machine faltered late as at Indianapolis but the veteran driver retained the lead to finish first amid a hard luck run.
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Ralph de Palma
Dame Fortune
Des Moines
Towa
Indianapolis
Court hearing finds Jordan children dependent in custody dispute
In county court yesterday Judge McCarl ruled five Jordan children dependent and named Probation Officer Thomas Nolan as guardian. Mrs Jordan could not ascend stairs and stayed in a downstairs corridor as the judge visited to hear her side. The children will remain in the Detention Home until disposition is made.
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John ‘Jordon
McCarl
Thomas Nolan
Jordan
Court House
Fire at De Reamer Hat Store Causes Heavy Stock Loss
A basement fire at the De Reamer hat store on Fifth Street north of Hampshire caused smoke and water damage to stock valued over $100. Owner E De Reamer expects harder damage estimates after investigation, noting insurance covers the building but stock loss remains uncertain. Firefighters faced entry blocks as they battled flames with chemical tanks and a broken plate glass door, prompted by initial alert from piano player Green near Star theater.
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de Reamer
Fifth Street
Hampshire
E. de Reamer
Mr. de Beamer
Howard’ Erwin
Green
Star Theater
King Wipe
C. Poling
Reame
Two colored men in jail on vagary charge
Charles Morrison and a man named Noark are jailed on vagary charges with hearings set for Monday in police court. Morrison, alleged to have attempted theft from a Wells Fargo box near the Wabash depot Friday night, claims he slept and dreamed while on the train, and denies stealing any goods. Detective Scharnhorst pursued the pair but they escaped. they were arrested only yesterday.
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Charles Morrison
Noark
Morrison
Wells-Fargo
Wabash Depot
Hannibal
Scharnhorst
Beloved Young Woman Esther Koch Dies in Quincy
Esther Koch, 18, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Koch of 814 South Seventh street, died yesterday at Blessing hospital after a ten day illness. Born in Quincy on January 24, 1901, she lived here all her life. She leaves her parents an aged grandmother Mrs. Minnie Norte and many relatives.
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Quincy
Esther Koch
Blessing Hospital
Koch
South Seventh Street
Moch
Minnie ‘Norte
Wilcox Grey Fox Entered in 50 Mile Race at Baldwin Park
Pete Peterson of Davenport Iowa enters Wilcox Grey Fox a car that finished third at Indianapolis last season in the upcoming 50 mile race at Baldwin Park next Sunday. Additional entries include Jos Mazzucco from St. Louis who fields a Mercedes in the same event. Cars with 300 cubic inch displacement compete and several entrants are due to arrive in Quincy with track preparation and practice to start within days.
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Wilcox Grey Fox
Pete Peterson
Davenport
Iowa
Quincey
Ellington Hold-up Attempt Sparks Citizen Action
Friday night a man stepped from weeds and signaled to stop an auto carrying Mrs and Mrs Clarence Rump and Walter Wick near Locust Boulevard. The car sped past the man as he stood with raised hands. Residents fear more such acts and consider protective measures. A prior robbery nearby heightened alarm about safety in Ellington township.standers wonder if the man sought aid or planned a hold-up, as discussions with neighbors continue.
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Clarence Rump
Walter Wick
Ellington
Crow
Rump
Ohio Street
Wick
Charles Hirth
Twentyfourth Street
Othe “Q
Locust Boulevard
Calle
Waring Stops at Hotel Quincy as Family Heads Home
Catcher Ted Waring is stopping at the Hotel Quincy while Mrs. Waring has returned to the family home in Independence, Kansas. The note records a brief public sighting amid team travel and domestic arrangements.
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Ted” Waring
Hotel
Quincy
Detectives Guard Outbound War Zone Ships
New York Aug 7 thousands of detectives patrol docks to stop stowaways of explosives aboard oceangoing vessels bound for war zones. Disguised as longshoremen and sailors, they sweep holds and inspect cargo with X ray and other devices ensuring no hand touches freight without alert secret service knowledge.
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New York
Allert Secret Service
Hunters Meet Canceled for August 11 at Hotel Quincy
Robert I. Scott announces that the Illinois Sportsmen and Game Protective Association will not hold its state legislative committee meeting on Wednesday evening August 11 at the Hotel Quincy. Members are urged to attend with a friend interested in hunting or fishing as a Fish and Game Commission letter on regulations for pole and line fishing will be read.
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Robert I. Scott
Illinois Sportsmen and Game Protective “Leave
Quincy
Ilinois Fish and Game Commission
Transom and Young Capture Tri-State Doubles Title
SIOUR CITY Iowa Aug 7 Ray Transom and Paul Young of Mitchell D today won the doubles championship of the Tri-State tennis tournament defeating John Barton of Sioux Falls and Flom Enright of Rockingham. John Barton of Sioux Falls defeated Branson in the singles finals.
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Branson
Young
Siour City
Iowa
Ray Transom
Paul Young
Mitchell
John Barton
Sioux Pane
Flom
Enright
D. John Barton
Sioux Palls Deteaite
Lost items urged to call The Whig for ads
The notice urges readers who have just realized a lost item such as a watch parasol or similar to telephone The Whig to place a Lost ad. It emphasizes the moment of discovery and prompts action through the newspaper’s Lost column.
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The
Whig
Record-breaking feats at Pacific exposition AAU meet
In San Francisco on August 7 two world records were broken and three equalled at the AAU national championships held at the Pacific exposition stadium. Abe Day featured a sensational five mile race won by H Kelehmainen of the Test American Athletic Club narrowly ahead of Oliver Millard of the Olympic Club. Top teams earning points included Olympic Club 30, Irish American A C 24, Chicago A C 31, and Boston 16 among others.
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Francisco
A.A. U
New York
University of Chicago
Double Header on Today at Shannon Field
Four parish league teams will be seen in action at Shannon Field this afternoon. Fans urged to support the home bar as standout performers from the local jot take the field in a bustling afternoon slate.
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Parish
Shannon Field
Evers to Quit Braves and National Pastime
Chicago Aug 7 Johnny Evers field marshal of the World Champion Braves will leave the Boston team and baseball for good after the series in St Louis. Friends say he is tired of criticism and will recuperate in Colorado or California. He has not been in top condition since a pneumonia attack and leg pain from a broken bone.
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Chicago
Johnny Treers
Braves
Boston
St. Louis
Evers
Colorado
California
University of Michigan to Build One Million Dollar Union Center
Ann Arbor August 7 A plan labeled a melting pot of college democracy aims to cost one million dollars to build and endow the Michigan Union at the University. Alumni totaling 35,000 will fund the project to house student activities and a cosmopolitan center for thought and exchange across all students. The building will include club rooms, pool and billiards, banquet halls, and dormitories, with $250,000 set for endowment. a nationwide fundraising drive starts in October with committees in major cities and more than two thousand alumni expected to join.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
University of Michigan
Michigan Union
Uite
Michigan. Union
Michigan
Imne
Mmen
America
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Wells
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North Twenty-Fourth ST
Aura
Edel Quincy
Ilinois
W. P. Martindale
RM. Inderson
Pittsfield
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Ardy, \athey
H. QO. Channon
Hes. Coombs
Carthage
George W. Govert All. Hainline
Macomb
W. E. Lancaster
T.B. Pape
William Schlarenhaus
Nick. Shawego
HY. M. Swope
R. Mo Wagner
BG. Welk
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