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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1916

Page

3

Hanly Denounces Mexican Policy At Prohibition Rally

Indianapolis Aug 9 The Prohibition party leaders led by J Frank Hanly former Indiana governor and Dr Tra Landrith announced a goal of five million votes this year to push a Prohibition constitutional amendment by 1920 or sooner. The event on Mr Tanty’s lawn featured speakers denouncing current policy and endorsing recall talk amid party hopes for a heavy vote.

Indianapolis Ind Prohibition J. Frank Hanly Indiana Tra Landrith Boston Mr. Tanty Sumner W. Haynes Portland

Sight Restored Miracle Says Lena Kugler Danville Ill

Lena Kugler a 76 year old Danville resident says God restored her sight during Lutheran church services after long blindness. She had become blind in the right eye from a German knitting needle accident and had been blind in the other eye for a decade, but now can see with both eyes.

Lena Kugler Germany

Dunne Predicts Hard Road System for Illinois

Gov E F Dunne spoke at Dixon about Good Roads urging a 1917 state plan of 606 miles of hard roads and a 16 000 mile system within twenty years at an estimated cost of 129 million dollars. He noted 115 miles built by 1915 and 470 miles planned in 1916 with taxes on a $15 909 property set at 10 70 yearly.

Dixon E. F. Dunne Dixon Chautauqua Ininois Thunne State Highway Commission Highway Commission Dunne

Danville Merchant Files Voluntary Bankruptcy Petition

Arch T. Lestick a general merchant at Mt Vernon Indiana filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in the local federal court. Liabilities listed at 18450 and assets at 18350.

Danville Arch T. Lestick Mt. Vernon

Withdrawals Filed Yesterday On Illinois Primary Ballot

Springfield Aug 9 With today the last day for withdrawing petitions for the Illinois primary several candidates pulled back Edward R Campbell Democrat Alton from the 22nd congressional race Bernard J Petka Democrat Chicago and William I Leahy Democrat Kankakee withdrew from the state board of equalization John K OConnell Democrat Chicago removed from the sixth district state senate slate Joseph Curip Republican Chicago third district Thomas J Gbrien Democrat Chicago fifth district Charles Praneis Chrine Republican Chicago twentieth district also withdrew notes indicate multiple withdrawals across districts in today deadline wave.

Springfield Illinois Edward R. Campbell Alton Congress Bernard J. Petka Chicago William I. Leahy Kankakee State Board of Equalization John K. O'Connell Witebeywncy Josep Curip Respuiditean Thomas J. G'brien Chictgo Charles Praneis Chrine Chicuzo

Kept Cornival Of The Streets In Pittsfield

Local items describe residents moving homes and properties across Pittsfield. Several families plan relocations, with notes on neighbors, students, and workers including James Carroll, Edward Rafferty, Lizzie Nacsar, Sue Long, and Orie Rue. Community notices mention school staff, scouts, and weekend travels to Bloomington and Exelsior Springs.

Mirjorie Binns Elizabeth Dutton Lattie Blue Jesse Patton Louis Kutton Philip Donohue Sue Long Pae Isenberg Stelnsville Normal Miss Long Surry Schools CG. M. Dirsheimer Sam Excelsior Springs Missoouri OW. Geschwindner Walter Smith Mt. Sterling Orie Rue Mattoon C. I. P. S&s Company Pittsfield Mr. Rue University of Mllinois Fred Hicks Lie Rey George Main Barry Alvin Main Raymond Knox Sam Knox Jian Rider San Diego Cal Central Illinois Public Service Company Rider University of California Ilinois University Wilbur Hatfield Kansas City Aaron Chamberlain Elbara Hatfield Pricipal Chicago William Hurley Leslie Fittsfield Pleasant Hill William Leck Khmer di Dooney Bloomington Towanaa

Monroe Mourns for S. G. Demaree

Monroe City mourns the death of Samuel Giustard Demaree at home on Friday August 4 after two years of illness. Born June 12 1859 in Kentucky he was a trusted civic worker with ties to the Masons and other orders. Funeral services were held at the church with burial in St Jude’s Cemetery. survivors include family members and local residents.

Monroe City Samuel Demaree Demaree St. Louis Blessing Hospital Quincy Samuel Giustard Demaree Whoings Eiteree Ulfiew Flame Mesteneer Louisville Stub Thee Heme Wentucky Bergaree Mossguri Cape Gtrardead Tre Wits Hureties Mlury A. Loavis John Wyatemapes Rita Bas Toute Phine Miloora Web Versailles Ana Esteciui Lechurel Boottouek Tev C. I Bley Stealuy Ditev Phompson Penn Barktey Wilson Die Wilcons Mill Raise Smd Spalding Dhe HL. Co. Wilson Panee W. W. Wilson Kt. L. Wilson Anna Powers William Elliott Orville Russell Wilson John Morgan James Buckner Eddie Tee Bassett Russell Topp Nathan Scott John Taxglor Henry Washington Wil Green Bar- Hngton Righ Morgan Buckner Trustan Taylor Hehalver Bassett Scott Washington J. Qh. Fivans Harry Vlhatt Carnival da M. Wood J. J. Robey Mlb. Proctor G. E. Chipman Ivan Yates AL S. Jayne J. G. Wade Vine Street Montecity Special Road

Alabama dentist takes girl life and his own

A local Alabama dentist shot and killed a young girl then died by suicide. The tragedy, reported with scarce details, mentions a wife and children, with investigators noting a violent act by the dentist before his death. The murky OCR leaves the exact names and place specifics unclear.

Alabama Girl

Sinn Fein Chieftain Heads Gaelic League Leader Elected President

The Gaelic League elected a Sinn Fein chieftain as president, succeeding Dr. Douglas Vehe who had led the group since its 1893 founding. The new president, named in telegraph dispatches, is described as a prominent political figure aligned with Sinn Fein.

Sinn Fein Gaelic League Lon Yon Ang Tohn Mye Gaetc League MacNeil Douglas Vee The

Local Briefs From Quincy and Edina Personalities

Edina banker E. Be reports rain but fears little benefit for corn fields. Widespread clothing discounts at Halbach Schroeder Co. Miss Elizabeth Crale visits in North Sixth Street. St Rose picnic today with W C U members asked to bring forks and knives. Inquiries note enlistment interest low at the federal building. Various notices about visitors, travel, and local shop sales.

Dr. Green Occidental E. BE Nance Citizens Bank Edina Quincy St. Louis Hatbach-Schroeder Co Elizabeth Crale Therae United States Army Wilson Federal Sophie Hertzler al Lfl Herteler Arlington Fee Gewd Burpubis Tiassell Lowell Miss Doxsiuas Lie Dilarrisenia Merseman's Mae Ritter dMiebecen Vickers South Eleventh Street Ora Misa Nelie Cummings Bowling Green Harry Lawrence Louisiana Mondas Thannibal Lawrence Henry Menne North Tenth Street All Indies Marjorie Frances Meehan Kentucky Street Chicago Charles Lane Vermont Georgia Dettering East St. Louis R. A. Roberts and Airs Elphert Moody Eureka Tik Della Johnson Weokux Henry Webb Mrs. Moody Webb Spruce Street Mrs. Johnson L. L. Gordon Cherry Street Good Luck Edith Gabriel Blessing Hospital Andrew Hummert Chestnut Street St. Nita W. Co. U St. Rose Louis Terrisner Oak Street Laura Grigsby Wolle Halbach-Schroecder Charles Mueller Adam Ban- Bert Cable Wis Clara Edith Maas John Maas North Twenty-seventh Street Albert Des Moines P. Batten South Pourth Street Halbach- Schroeder Co Charles AL White MccCoy and Company of Chicken Bell ‘Telephone Girls George Loeffler the Lakes Ed Loeffler South Jlighth Young Loeffler Culver Military Academy

Surface Line Strikes End in New York

On August 9 the surface line strikes in Greater New York ended after officials of the New York and Queens County railroad the Richmond Light and Railway company Staten Island and the Second Avenue Railroad agreed to adopt terms ratified by the New York Railways and Third Avenue Railway companies. Mayor Mitchel and the public service commissioners brokered the settlement.

New York Greater New York New York and Queens County Railroad Richmond Light and Railway Company Staten Island Second Avenue Railroad Company New York Railways Company Third Avenue Railway Company Mitchel Public Service Commissioners

Rail rate talk in Illinois may raise Mississippi River fares

Chicago Aug 9 railroad passenger traffic managers met with line attorneys to discuss a possible rate increase between Mississippi river points and Chicago. A formal request to the Interstate Commerce Commission was suggested, but no decisive action was taken at the meeting.

Chicago Illinois Mississippi River Interstate Commerce Commission

Arthur Henderson Resigns Portfolio in British Cabinet

London Aug 3 Arthur Henderson president of the board of education in the British cabinet has resigned his portfolio. He has faced strong criticism in parliament and by newspapers. It is noted he will stay in the cabinet as labor adviser without a specific portfolio for the present. The Marquis of Crewe is expected to combine the presidency of the board of education with his current duties as lord president of the council.

London Arthur Henderson Board of Education Henderson Marquis of Crewe

Publicity Head Named for Democratic Campaign

NEW YORK Aug 9 Vance Mc Cormick chairman of the Democratic national committee announced that William J Cochrane a Washington newspaper writer would head the campaign publicity effort at the committee western headquarters in Chicago.

New York Vance McCormick Democratic National Committee William J. Cochrane Washington Chicago

Hale Aims to Reelect Wilson for Progressive Victory

New York August 9 Matthew Hale acting chairman of the Progressive national committee announced that he will endeavor to reelect President Wilson. Hale argued that Wilson has pushed more progressive legislation into effect than any other president.

Hale Wilson New York Matthew Hale Progressive National Committee

Coal Tar Duty Delayed Amid War Conditions

Washington August 9 Democrats on the senate finance committee agreed to defer the protective tariff on coal tar dyestuffs until the end of the European war. War conditions are now limiting imports and will spur dyestuff manufacture. Proposals to admit all coal tar products free of duty until war’s end are under consideration. Final action on the munitions section was postponed to study taxing manufacturers who deal with warring nations.

Washington Senate Finance Committee

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