Rock Island Probe Finds $20 Million Plus Losses in Deals
The Interstate Commerce Commission reports massive losses from stock deals tied to Rock Island holdings. It accuses executives of misrepresentations to stockholders while promoting promoters and alleges profits to holding companies. It urges legal action and pins fault on directors, noting losses across Frisco Alton Trinity and Brazos Valley deals and substantial bond-related costs.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Rock Island Railroad
Rock Island
Alton
Frisco
Commission
Trinity and Brazos Valley Railway
Consolidated, Indiana
Dering Cow
Tigs Holding
C. H. Venner
Commis ‘Sion
House’ Committee
Congress
Daniel G. Reid
W.H. Moore
J. H. Moore
Leeds
Reid
Yndicate
Lves
Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Rail-Road Company
Towa
Rock Island Company
New Jersey
German drive toward Petrograd risks German rear in Kovno area
London dispatches summarize a Petrograd view that a German breakthrough near Kovno could threaten the Russian line north of the Sventa. If Von Hindenburg’s forces reach the Niemen and link with other wings, Russia’s right flank would be hard pressed. Russian critics say the war may last a year to reach Petrograd, giving Allies time for counter strokes.
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London
Kovno
Times
Koyno
Niemen
Marshal von Hindenberg
Petrograd
State Food Inspector Faces Serious Charge
Chicago Aug 17 Detectives from the states strenntiuts office to night arrested Joseph E Prendergast a state food inspector The arrest was the result of charges made by an as sistant states attorney that Prender gast had received 10 in currency from a member of a large wholesale grocery firm to pass favorably on 2 500 cans of tomatoes which previously had been labeled suspicious by James Sullivan another late food inspector Prender fast was locked up in a city police sta tion
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Chicago
Strenntiuts
Joseph E. Prendergast
Prendergast
James Sullivan
Prenderfast
Athens Parliament Recess As New Ministry Formed
Athens Aug 17 Parliament has recessed while a new ministry forms. No word from the royal palace on the cabinet’s character. Public belief holds the cabinet will not take decisive steps soon and is not pro German.
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Athens
Election at General Session of Thursday
In Oakland California on August 17, two presidential candidates for the National Education Association faced stronger alignments. Supporters of David B. Johnson claim California and southern delegations favor him to ensure victory, while Grace R. Strachan backers count on a Pacific coast majority. The election will occur at the general session Thursday. A Stanford educator urged an elite class for gifted children, arguing they learn best beyond standard curricula.
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Oakland
Cal
National Education Association
David B. Johnson
Winthrop Normal and Industrial College
Rockhill
S. C
Grace R. Strachan
Brooklyn
N.Y
Johnson
California
Pacific Coast
David Starr Jordan
Stanford University
Lewis M. Tirman
Tirman
H. D. Sheldon
University of Oregon
League of Teachers Associations
Sheldon
Perkins Says Party Still Has Strength
George W W Perkins chairman of the national executive committee of the progressive party told New York county progressives the party should not leave the organization to join reform effort inside the Republican party He argued that the progressive party is not dwindling and will be very strong in 1916 noting many 1912 issues have since been adopted by state platforms.
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New York
George W.W. Perkins
the National
Progressive Party
New York County
Republican’ Party
No.15 Delayed Three Hours By Washout Near Hannibal
Northbound train No 15 due in Quincy at 6 12 PM on the Pinkneton road was delayed about three hours near Hannibal last night due to a washout from heavy rains. A small track section washed out and other damage occurred before the train could proceed. Passengers described a cloudburst like rain and the potential for extensive damage from the water surge. All other trains last night and early this morning were on time.
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Quincy
Pinkneton Road
Hannibal
Mrs Bowen of Quincy Visits Keokuk Woman
Mrs C A Bowen of Quincy is in Keokuk for a short visit at the home of Mrs W Bancroft while staying with friends.
Hog Cholera Eradication Plan Circulated in Illinois
Dr O E Dyson state veterinarian mailed circulars outlining a tentative plan to eradicate hog cholera in Illinois. Targeted recipients include prominent hog breeders county officers and Farmers Institutes. A Chicago mass meeting on August 27 will discuss the plan for possible implementation.
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Ilinois
O. E. Dyson
Farmers’ Institutes
Chicago
Dyson
Homecoming speaker George H Wilson cited for Franklin event
The Hon. George H. Wilson of Quincy is listed as a speaker at Franklin Illinois homecoming starting today and lasting three days. Also noted are regional business moves and a dynamite blast removing an old bank vault in nearby quarters.
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G. H. Wilson
Franklin
George H. Wilson
Ill
Keokuk theft report and Quincy club party details
A man named Lawrence reported his suitcases stolen in Keokuk after a train delay and a nearby accident. In Quincy, Commodore Wittmer entertained members of the Power Boat club with Dutch lunch cigars and a progress report on plumbing for the new club house.
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Keokuk
Constitution-Democrat
A. L
Lawrence
Quincy
Main Street
E.C. Wittmer
Commodore
Balkan War Preparations Stir Near Decision Says Rome
Reports from Romania Bulgaria and Greece to the Italian government indicate intense military activity. Observers in Rome interpret the movements as signs that those Balkan states may be nearing a policy decision in the war.
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Rome
Paris
Romania
Bulgaria
Greece
Lynching Report From Bainbridge Georgia Aug 17
John Riggins a 63 year old Black man was lynched here by a posse after being accused of assaulting a white woman. Local authorities reported the mob action occurred late today in Bainbridge Georgia leaving no immediate arrests announced.
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Bainbridge
John Riggins
Honesty of Labor Leaders Questioned Over World Allegations
Samuel Gompers, head of the AFL, called for a diligent inquiry into World charges that German agents, with high government approval, fomented labor strikes in war plant operations. He warned that without honest leadership, strikes could be incited to disrupt handling of goods for Europe, stressing loyalty to American labor aims and urging targeted action rather than broad uprisings. The State Department said no investigation by Washington into the World allegations.
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Washington
American Labor Movement
Lansing
State Department
Gregory
Department. of Justice
Illinois Methodist conference weighs district reductions and location
Springfield reports the ninety second annual conference of the Methodist Episcopal church convenes September 8 through 13 at First Methodist in Springfield. Key issues include selecting a permanent conference location and reducing districts from eight to six. Bishop McDowell’s possible retirement sparks a potential contest for the bishopric, with Washington, D C, seen as a rival posting.
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Springfield
Ill
Illinois
Methodist Episcopal Church
First Methodist Church
McDowell
Zion Herald
Boston
Washington
Saratoga Springs
N. Y
Millionaire philanthropist Eberhart commits suicide in Mishawaka cemetery
E G Eberhart, 49, vice president and general manager of Mishawaka Woolen Co and Depauw University trustee, shot himself at his son Harris’s grave in Mishawaka, a South Bend suburb. Grief from the son’s 1909 car accident is blamed for the act.
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South Bend
Ind
E. G. Eberhart
Harris
Mishawaka
Eberhars
Mishawaka Woolen Company
Depauw University
Local items note travel and civic happenings
Judge Carl Epler returned from a Pacific coast vacation visiting exhibitions and places of interest. Assistant State's Attorney R M Wagner reports a postcard from Wolfe and party from Grand Island Nebraska that mud en route did not delay their schedule. Local residents Branaman of Milan Mo and others called here. Interior repainting begins at State Savings Loan and Trust. District Verbund meeting at St Boniface School hall saw little business. Hannah Crail seeks divorce from Wilbur Crail citing infidelity and wants her maiden name Daugherty. Berty and Clay Lawless of Columbus visit. Quincy residents prepare for Fall Creek picnic. Mrs Mallie Metzger of Decatur visiting relatives. F Hardberger of Maywood Mo discharged from St Marys hospital after blood poisoning. will stay in Quincy. Mr Ehrhart of St Louis, mailing division, visiting brother Theodore Ehrhart of Excelsior Store Co. Ehrhart a former state legislator. Auto collision injures John Kingkade family. driver fled. No change to Torpedo boat Somers inspection date. Naval Reserves trip ahead. Lt Caldwell to represent Lt Johnson on Aug 25.
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Carl. E. ‘Epler
Pacific Coast
R. M. Wagner
Wolfe
Grand Island
Neb
J. E.branaman
Milan
State Savings, ‘Loan and Trust Company
Verbund
St. Boniface
Seventh
Hampshire Streets
Hannah
Crail
Wilbur S. Crail
Daugherty
Berty
Clay Lawless
Columbus
Quincy
Fall Creek
Bluff Hall
John Kingkade
Ellington Township
Caldwell
Johnson
Pretty Wedding at St Boniface Church
Miss Florence Ross and Clemens Schmit were united in marriage yesterday morning at St. Boniface Church by Rev. Dean Dagenhart. Maid of honor Mae Ross from Sacramento, bridesmaid Clara Flair, and best man Frank Schmit assisted as about 40 relatives joined the celebration at the bride’s home after the ceremony. The couple, small town notables, hail from the Ross and Schmit families with Spring Street ties.
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St. Boniface
Florence Ross
Clemens Schmit
Dean Dagenhart
Mae TT
Ross
Sacramento
Clara Flair
Frank Schmit
John
Joseph Schmit
Spring Street
Stern Clothing ‘Store
Seriously Wounded Major Wallace at West Virginia Guard Camp
Major William Wallace of the Ninth Infantry U S A was shot tonight at the National Guard camp in Parkersburg West Virginia when a revolver discharged inside a tent he was passing. Bullets severed two fingers of his left hand and ripped through both legs near the thigh. Wallace serves as inspector instructor for the state guard.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
William’ Wallace
Ninth ‘Infantry
U. S.A
National Guard
West Virgina
Wallace
Dr James Headache Powders Advert
An old advertisement promises rapid relief from dull or splitting headaches with Dr James Headache Powders. It claims quick clearing of neuralgia and nerve pain, urging readers to buy a dime package at the drug store to avoid disappointment.
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Dr. James
School equipment law amended for health safety rules
The legislature amended the school law requiring heating ventilation lighting seating water supply toilets and fire safety to protect public school health and safety. Noncompliance may withhold state funds. new or remodeled buildings take effect immediately while existing ones face penalties after March 1 1917. County superintendents inspect approve plans and may report unsafe conditions to the state architect state marshal or state board of health as appropriate.
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State Board of Health
Wortham carnival praised by city leaders and officials
The Wortham Show arrives in Quincy under Moose lodge auspices with elephants and a society circus. The Billings Gazette lauds the carnival as high class, clean, and well managed. Quoted praise comes from Chamber of Commerce President Rovhe, Mayor Gerhart, Police Chief Taleo, Fire Chief Kennedy, and City Treasurer Brubeck.
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Quincy
Lodge
Billings Gazette
Chamber of Commerce
Rovhe
Wortham Carnival Company
E. A. Gerhart
Carnival
Bert. Taleo
Tom
Brubeck
Wortham
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Nterstate Commerce Commission
R. R. Cable
Iowa Company
Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway Company
Executive Committee
Iowa
Robert Mather
Denver Post
S. M. Felton
E. N. Harriman
Peoria
Clinton
E. H. ‘Harriman
Trinity and Brazos Valley Railroad
Toledo, St. Louis and Western
Chicago,and
Gorcery
Biefer Pharmacy
Coast
East
Post
Perkins
NO.15
Burlington
City
Timewell
Harry Watson
The
Baptist Church
Baptist . Bulletin
K. ‘of C
W. W
L Grange
Quincy. Gains
Monroe City
C. L. Carpenter
Williamson Produce. Co
Carpenter
Illinois State Bank
Hirsh
Balkans
LABOR
N. S. World
Gompers
Mdowell
Nationa Capital
Texas
Bhig
Te. W. Hall
St. Louvia
Washington Park
D. R
Odd Fellows
J. Putz Cissna
Broadway
Edison
Metz
Roadster
Taylor & Beckett
Golden
Sullivan Co
Montgomery Co
Kan
Miller Wagon. Co
Edina
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