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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1915

Page

3

Archangel Port Nears Busy Status as U S Trade Presses

Washington reports renewed efforts to lift the Russian embargo on exports to the United States after Archangel’s congestion eases. Officials urge ratification of a banking and trade agreement, with Baker at Petrograd sending cabled notes to Russia’s finance ministry. Archangel, now among the world’s busiest ports, has 100 warehouses and 30 piers with four floating cranes, but an American flax ship was held at the pier for ten days awaiting clearance.

Washington Archangel United States Russiare Petrograd Department -of -Commerce Archengel Russia New.York Gmoney Germany Tages Zeitung London Berlin Foreign Office

Restore Water Supply After Storm in Galveston

Galveston restores water supply with adequate provisions announced by officials. Repairs proceed after tropical storm disruption. Trains to run into the city within two weeks, officials say, as order is restored to the storm swept district.

Galveston Texas Tomer- Tow

Taft Addresses Bar Associations in Portland

Former President Taft spoke in joint sessions of the Washington and Oregon State Bar Associations in Portland. He emphasized that peaceful settlement of disputes between estates and nations is possible, beyond technical discussions, and urged work toward avoiding war.

Portland Ore Taft Washington and Oregon

St Louis San Francisco Railroad Closes Car Dept in Flood Toll

Springfield Mo Aug 23 The car department of the St Louis and San Francisco railroad employing about 300 men was shut down today according to an official announcement. Losses from floods recently sustained by the company were given as the cause.

Springfield

Pursuing Mexicans Near Brownsville Texas

United States cavalrymen deputy sheriffs and Texas rangers reported they were close on the trail of a band of ten Mexicans deserters from the Carranza force at Reynosa crossing into Texas last week. An axle of Mrs Maida Lee Fosgate s touring car was broken when the car hit a rut near Twenty fourth and State streets. Mr and Mrs A F Parker of 1314 North Fifth street left for a ten day visit with their son in law and daughter Rev and Mrs E G Sandmeyer at Marshall Ind.

Brownsville A. F. Parker North Fifth Street E. G. Sandmeyer Marshall, Ind

Farm Home Burks Family Loss in Wide Blaze

The H R Perry family north of Quincy lost home and contents yesterday afternoon when fire, origin undetermined, consumed their four story frame house and belongings after they had started toward Quincy. The family returned too late to save anything. no other structures burned. Insurance partially covered the property.

H. R. Perry Quincy Mr. Perry

Shooting in Mt Sterling leaves resident in serious condition

By Staff Correspondence. Mt Sterling Illinois August 23 John Jones a well known resident of this city was shot early Saturday evening by Eben Phillips. He is in serious condition but the extent is not yet known. Phillips was placed under a bond of 1000 dollars and the exact charge will depend on the outcome of the patient. reports vary on the motive. One says Jones wrestled a knife from Phillips' son before the shooting.

MT. Sterling John Jones Eben. Phi Hps Phillips Jones

Payson Settlers Picnic Promises Ample Entertainment

The twenty second annual picnic of Payson old settlers will be held Thursday. Attendees expect good conditions on the Payson road and the Quincy Glee club will sing. Deas Franklin formerly of Macomb now of Quincy will speak. Music will be by the Payson Concert band with many athletic events and a full card of amusements listed.

Payson

Brakeman Is Cured After Kidney Pills Rescue

B A Woolsey of Jacksonville Texas writes that kidney troubles and rheumatism left him nearly unable to rise. After taking Foley Kidney Pills as advertised he was thoroughly cured with no further trouble. He notes the pills help kidneys expel waste from the blood and cites many similar letters to Miller and Arthur Drug Co.

B. A. Woolsey Jacksonville Texas Foley Miller & Arthur Drug Co

Missing United Fruit liner Murowijne feared in hurricane

New Orleans reports an overnight search for the overdue United Fruit liner Murowijne with 93 aboard after a big storm. Captains Baxter and Whidden relayed wireless updates from the Abangarez and Cartazo, noting no signal and that the Marowijne crossed the Yucatan channel as the hurricane reached the area. The Marowijne had left Belize August 13 and was due last Monday, radio exchanges ended when the Marowijne failed to respond.

New Orleans Baxter United Fruit Murowijne Cartazo Abangarez Belize Whidden Marowijne McLaren Yucatan Channel

Excursion Planned by Quincys Pulse Clerks Union

The Retail Clerks union will hold a big excursion on Monday August 30 aboard the steamer W W and barge, departing Quincy at 7 15 p m for Hannibal and returning. Lunch will be served on the boat. The event was postponed earlier due to weather. Two youths Neal Sartorious and E S Remper were arrested for vagrancy and tied to a house robbery on 210 North Tenth Street after being found at the carnival grounds. Albert G Baird of Hannibal Mo prominent Mason died Saturday afternoon at 3 o clock in a Hannibal hospital. He was born April 1 1867 in Sparta Ill and was a Q conductor from Hannibal for years. He was a member of St Johns Lodge ALF & ADM Hannibal Royal Arch chapter Excali bur commandery and Moolah Temple A A O M S of St Louis and Hannibal.

Neal Sartorious E.S Remper Koch Scharnhorst North Tenth Street Albert G., Baird Hannibal R. H. Baird Sergean Sparta Lil St.John's Lodge ALF & Adm Hannibal Royal Arch Excalibur Commandery

Clerk Ed Haddenhorst Resigns for Travel Post

Ed Haddenhorst, six years a clerk at Stern & Son clothing store, has resigned to accept a traveling position with Winoria Mills of New Haven Conn. His division headquarters will be in St. Louis and he will be assigned a territory in a few days. Quincy friends wish him well.

Ed Haddenhorst Stern & Son Ha’s Winoria Mills New Haven Conn St.Louis Quincy

Mock wedding and baseball showcase at Zehnle farm

A large, jovial gathering gathered Sunday at August Zehnle’s Columbus road farm for a robust baseball exhibition between the Pretzles and the Doughnuts. The highlight was a mock wedding followed by a wedding supper, providing festive entertainment for attendees.

August Zehnle Columbus Road Pretzles

Raymond Hoffman Dies After Sudden Illness At Home

Plainville Illinois August 23 Raymond Hoffman son of Mr and Mrs John Hoffman of this city died Sunday afternoon after sudden illness following peanuts at a farm sale. His mother is seriously ill with tuberculosis. The young man attended Richfield High School and was popular. Funeral services were held at the M E church in Richfield with burial in Richfield cemetery.

Raymond Hoffman John Hoffman Plainvile Plainville Young ‘Hoffman William Musselman Richfield M. E

Battle scarred veterans of 99th Illinois hold reunion in New Canton

NEW CANTON Illinois August 23 Surviving members of the 99th Infantry Illinois volunteers who fought in Civil War battles met in New Canton today for their annual reunion The day was ideal and Barry beat New Canton 3 to 0 in a baseball game The large crowd cheered as veterans celebrated and the event passed smoothly and joyously A day long to be remembered by the boys of years ago

New Canton Ill 99Th Infantry Illinois Volunteers Barry

Busy session in city court yesterday brings fines and continuances

Police Magistrate Reardon presided over a crowded docket of police disturbances and intoxication cases. Grover and Perry Stickney paid five dollars and costs each for peace disturbance. Frank Schwartz and William Hesling faced fines with Hesling discharged. Joseph Moore fined fifteen dollars and costs for slapping Myrtle Curliss. Lola Miller Richard Roe and H. B. Trueheart fined two dollars and costs for intoxication. Rufus Eston’s assault with intent to kill case was continued until next Friday with bond set at five hundred dollars.

Reardon Grover and Perry Stickney Frank Rosendale Frank Schwartz William Hesling Schwartz Hesling Joseph Moore Myrtle Curliss Vermont Lola Miller Richard Roe H. B. Trueheart Rufus Eston Asault Eston

Rob Pedestrian Attack Near Eighth Street

Residents heard a man cry for help as an aged man named Strothman was attacked on Jersey street between Eighth and Ninth. A large negro thief cut a pocket from Strothman after mistaking a match box for a wallet, then fled toward an alley. a firehouse crew spotted the suspect in the area.

Eighth Jersey Ninth Strothman L. Banks Banks Eighth Street Asnegré Maine Jersey Streets

Report on Arabic disaster sparks naval dispute

Berlin reports highlight contradictions in English press coverage of the Arabic sinking. Naval observers question claims about life belts and danger-zone timing, noting the vessel’s departure from Liverpool placed it in danger. Captain Finch’s arrival in Liverpool follows conferences with White Star officials.

Berlin Sayville Liverpool

Prize Canary Stolen From Mrs Rosenthal’s Jersey Street Home

The home of Mrs. H F B Rosenthal at 314 Jersey Street was entered yesterday afternoon and a dark colored prize canary, valued as a cherished house pet, was stolen. A reward is offered for the bird’s return, as it was a gift from a relative and deeply mourned by the owner.

H FB Rosenthal Jersey Street

Beware Mercury in Catarrh Ointments Warned Against

A warning against catarrh ointments containing mercury urges avoiding them and recommends Hall's Catarrh Cure from J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio, taken internally and mercury free. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation and notes Mrs W S M of Anderson Maine at home.

Hall FT. Cheney, & Co Toledo J. Cheney & Co

Stolen Canary Missing From Mrs Rosenthal’s Jersey Street

Stated reward offered for the return of a dark canary taken yesterday afternoon from Mrs J F Rosenthal at 314 Jersey Street. Also advertised for sale a fine saddle and driving mare aged six years, 1200 pounds, broken to harness and gentle, priced to sell. contact county 987-6 or address 55 care. The Whig.

the Whig

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