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Newspaper

Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1917

Page

6

Controversy Over Germany's Postwar Policy Leaders

In Copenhagen Aug 8 reports discuss who will steer Germany’s foreign policy under Dr Michaelis. Rumors say Dr Helfferich may remain as adviser, while Dr Von Kuehlmann resists subordination. Centrist gains and press scrutiny frame a volatile cabinet shake-up.

Copenhagen von Kuehlmann Karl Helfferich Michaelis Germany Helfferich Peace Council Catholic Center Party Spahn Waldow Kuehlmann Tages Zeitung Herr Zimmermann Lokal Anzeiger Vossische Zeitung England Russia von Bethmann-Hollweg Theodor Wolff The Tageblatt

Knox City Fair Bigger Than Ever

Knox City plans a five day fair August 14 to 17 with a special premium Quincy ring purse of 100 dollars for the champion beef animal on Thursday. The event draws stock from five northeastern Missouri counties and designates each day to a partner town Edina Kirksville Quincy LaBelle.

Knox City Plang Knox City Fair Fair Association Missouri Edina Kirksville Quincy LaBelle Fiv

Fisher Arrives Late For Brother Ralph’s Funeral

William Fischer of the U S 8 Kansas arrived Tuesday evening to attend his brother Ralph Fischer’s funeral, which had already taken place Monday morning. A telegram announcing his coming arrived too late to change the service. he will depart tonight.

William Fischer Quincy U. S Kansas City Ralph Fischer

Mrs. Hoehn Dies After July Injury at 84

Mrs. Josephine Hoehn aged 84 of 1233 Park Place died at 9 30 am Tuesday following a July 4 fall that broke her arm and worsened. Born in Baden Germany January 6 1833 she came to Quincy at age eight. Survived by daughter Mrs Joseph Lubbe, a brother Anton Binkert, two grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Josephine Hoehn Park Place Hoehn Baden Germany Anton Binkert Quincy Philip Hoehn St. Boniface Catholic Church St. Elizabeth’s Christian Mothers St. Vincent’s Home Society Joseph Lubbe Raymond Padberg Albert J. Lubbe St. Louis Mary Josephine Anna Mae Padberg

Funeral for J. B. Brinks Held at St Marys Church

The funeral for J. B. Henry Brinks was held Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. at the home 1112 Adams Street and at 9 a.m. at St. Marys Catholic Church with a solemn requiem mass led by Father Michaels of Carlinville. Burial followed in St. Boniface cemetery. Attending out-of-town mourners were Henry G. Boesing Mrs. George Kirchner Miss Agnes Kirchner Mr. and Mrs. William Schaffer and daughter of St. Louis John Ritchie of Chicago Sister M. Gerarda and Miss Florence Deining of Gary Indiana.

J. B. Henry Brinks Adams Street St. Mary’s Catholic Church Father Michaels Carlinsville Father Francis Father Klaes St. Boniface Cemetery Henry G. Boesing George Kirchner Agnes Kirchner William Schaffer St. Louis John Ritchie Chicago Sis M. Gerarda Florence Deining Gary Ind

Aaron Xander Death Arrives With Family for Oklahoma Funeral

The body of Aaron Xander who died in Olustree Oklahoma arrived in the city at 3 40 oclock Tuesday afternoon accompanied by his wife and son M J Xander The son E A Xander arrived from Springfield Tuesday afternoon The funeral will be conducted at 2 oclock this afternoon in the home of Miss Agnes Cormeny 313 South Eleventh Street Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery.

Aaron Xander Olustree Okla M. J. Xander E. A Springfield Agnes Cormeny South Eleventh Street Woodland Cemetery

Funeral of Ida Sohn Held at Home and Church

The funeral for Mrs. Ida Sohn will be held at 8:30 this morning at her mother's home 130 North Thirteenth Street and at 9 o'clock in St Francis Catholic church. Burial follows in Calvary cemetery. Friends are invited to attend.

Ida Sohn Ida Meekes North Thirteenth Street St. Francis Catholic Church Calvary Cemetery

Rain Chases Burlington Train Across Missouri

Rain Sunday and Monday swept Missouri counties along the Burlington line from Kansas City to Quincy. Two inch rains fell in some counties, one inch in others, with the train’s coach roofs dripping and fields and streams showing the “good rains” along the route. Conductor Joe McDonald reported the chase as the train moved across the state.

Missouri Burlington Kansas City Quincy Joe McDonald 625 North Fourth Street

Tail Light Out Incident Arrest in Hannibal

Robert Williams of Hannibal was arrested early Tuesday by patrolmen Clair and Ernst at Sixth and Maine for driving an automobile with a tail light out. He was released on bond to appear in court.

Robert Williams Hannibal Clair and Ernst Sixth Maine Streets Cours

Hull Man Rests Easily After Train Fall

George Loy of Hull, injured when he fell in front of a Wabash train, is resting easily in Levering hospital in Hannibal Missouri after the Sunday incident.

Hannietl George Loy Hull Levering

To Serve the Cause of Freedom Across the Seas

A speaker reflects on going four thousand miles to aid in the war effort. He cites Christian duty, humanity, and the pledge to cast swords for peace after victory. If missing, he would die content, trusting God and answering the call with courage.

Soldiers' and Sailors' Home Residents News Roundup

Long list of residents and relatives at the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home reporting travels, family visits, and health events. Mrs Baldwin rushed to Lincoln for her daughter's appendicitis operation while others return from Plymouth reunion, visit Leavenworth, and await kin in Brookfield and Greenup.

Cottage Missouri Kansas City Leavenworth Kan George Kimbrellen Joanesboro Helen Waldron Peoria Robert Nell Hillview Ill New Mexico

Good Grain Yield in Lewis County

Threshing is in progress and grain yields are excellent in Lewis County Deer Ridge Missouri. Temike's oats yield 100 bushels per acre and prices range 72 to 75 cents. Oats strong crop, timothy hay light, corn prospects excellent, large cane area for sorghum, potatoes below average. Dr. Wright dies at farm home near Colony. burial at Colony cemetery. wife predeceased him. survivors include children and grandchildren.

Deer Ridge Temike Timothy Milton Hawkins Albert Levengood Hawkins Dr. Wright Wright Colony Cemetery Colony

Taft Ill in Clay Center Kansas Ahead of Lincoln Speech

Former President William H. Taft fell ill with stomach trouble at a Clay Center hotel and remained in bed under physician care. He is not seriously ill and is expected to leave for Lincoln, Nebraska, for a speaking engagement once cleared to travel.

Clay Center Kansas William H. Taft Lincoln Neb Taft

Far Off Alaska Adventure to Miles and Childs Glacier

The Copper River and Northwestern railroad extends from Cordova toward Miles and Child's glacier 49 miles inland. A ruinous bridge over the river at freezing time cost over a million dollars and nearly failed as ice broke away. Rail line traverses Traverza Deep Canyon and a canyon wall 500 feet high with a half mile view of Child's glacier. The hazard of ice, avalanches, and lack of harbor forced terminals and warehouses to be built over water.

Alaska Charleston South Carolina Pacific Los Angeles Attu Honolulu Siberia Arkansas Canada Indiana Colorado Cordova Copper River and Northwestern Railway Miles and Child's Glacier Miles Child's Baird Traverza Copper River I Nile

Quincy Red Cross Reports 21 County Branches in Adams County

Mrs. M Edward Fawcett, Quincy Red Cross membership chair, stated Adams County has 21 Red Cross branches with 5 300 members. All communities except Bluff Hall and Marcelline report membership, with detailed figures from Marblehead Ursa Camp Point Mendon Liberty Ellington La Prairie Plainville Coatsburg Loraine Lima Payson Paloma Richfield Melrose Burton Clayton Columbus Fowler Golden. County should reach about 10 000 members by population. Red Cross workers are expanding county outreach.

M. Edward Fawcett Red Cross Quincy Adams County Bluff Hall Marcelline Marblehead Ursa Camp Point Mendon Liberty Ellington la Prairie Plainville Coatsburg Loraine Lima Payson Paloma Richfield Melrose Burton Clayton Columbus Fowler Golden Quincy Red Cross Chapter Efort

Red Cross Aid Class Loses Its Examination

A Red Cross aid class taught by Mrs. Pearl Ringland completed its course with an examination Tuesday night. Miss Lyla Biddinger, a Red Cross nurse, oversaw the testing.

Red Cross Pearl Ringland Lyla Biddinger

Hunting Licenses Delayed by State Printer Shortage

Illinois hunters face delays as county clerks await new license blanks. County Clerk Billy Smith reports many requests for hunting permits while the state printer awaits copy. Game Warden Charles Clark notes enforcement may falter but hunters fear acting without a license. Once blanks arrive, notices will announce availability and Smith will ease the backlog.

Illinois Billy Smith Charles Clark Clerk Smith

Night car service resumes in Springfield after unrest

Night car service restarted Tuesday in Springfield Illinois after ten days of suspension due to disturbances surrounding car workers. Sheriff J A Wheeler implements precautions to prevent further incidents. Governor Lowden warned state intervention if disorders continue. A D Mackie, GM, refuses to recognize the union, prompting sympathy strikes threatened by workers in other industries.

Springfield, II J. A. Wheeler Lowden A. D. Mackie

Residents of Quincy Praise Dean's Kidney Pills

Mrs. John Dietz of 829 Ohio St. says kidney disorder for four years caused weeks of work loss and back pain until Dean's Kidney Pills provided relief from the first use and improved health recently. Mrs. L Sells of 334 York St. reports bladder inflammation and swelling. after trying Dean's Kidney Pills via Brown and Mays Drug Co. she notes strong relief and better kidney function.

John Augustin Sixth St Dean Schlinkman's John Dietz Ohio St A. M. Napple Jersey St. E Doan Brown and Mays Drug Co Henry Drech&sler

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