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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1916

Page

6

President Urges Railroad Legislation and ICC Reform

President calls Congress to act promptly on railroad regulation and interstate commerce commission expansion. He repeats support for an eight hour workday in rail transport, public rate review, and a public inquiry prior to strikes, plus wartime railway control and stronger arbitration. He notes House actions but urges Senate concurrence.

Interstate Commerce Commission House of Representatives Senate Congress United States

Urges Action On New Election Law

The speaker urges immediate passage of a bill to regulate campaign money expenditure to prevent delay and partisan suspicion. He argues for swift, nonpartisan action to support export trade, Porto Rico organic law amendments, and vocational education, praising Congress for its constructive policy record.

Porto Rico Congress Senate House of Representatives

Golden III Ladies' Aid Bazaar at UPL church basement

The Ladies' Aid of the UPL church will hold its annual bazaar in the church basement with a supper at 6 pm and afternoon refreshments. Several local residents are noted for visits and activities, including Harriett Tarewell returning from Matomb, Howard Hogsett in Chicago Lyceum studies, and Dr. Hoover's A F Church talk. The high school addition nears completion and will be ready for occupancy in a few weeks.

Ladies’ Aid U. PL Dea. T Harriett Tarewell Matomb Howard Hogsett Chicago Hoover Carthage A. F Reed Paluma Dorothy Baden Woodville Oshio Macomb Ethel Barton Irvin Alexander Kirksville College TL. Beckett Toledo Ohio Ohio, Where He Willl Be Employed By the Overtianda J. OM. Wallace Urith Beckett Jennie Walkes William Wallace Albert Hedrick

Richardsfield Ill Notices of Local People

Richfield Illinois brief items report Tyler ill with blood poison and serious. Dell Porbey of Quincy dined with aunt Mrs Eliza Brown. Dell Woleman and Mr Mrs. Mannihal visited on Tuesday. Dr. Mercer of Liberty treated Mrs Enama lull for rheumatism. Levi McCart death noted. Albert Wags traveled to St Louis Thursday. Lydia Yates Pittsfield and Callie Quincy visited Callie Quincy and family. William Bradshaw and nieces visited J C Pierson. A baby born to Clifford Brown. Jesse Olker on business in Barry. Clara Moorea and Callie Quincy on business in Barry. Eliza Brown and Raymond in Payson. Mr Swan injured north of town.

Will Tyler Dell Porbey Quincy Eliza Brown Art Dell Woleman Mannihal Mercer Liberty Enama Lull Aura Redman Barry Clara Moorea Callie Quincy Raymond Payson Mr Swan

Horse spooks buggy. family escaped injury

A horse became frightened at an auto and threw the occupants from the buggy. Mr. Swan was dragged for some distance between the wheels. The doctor found no bones broken or serious injuries. The others in the rig were unhurt. Mrs. Sadie Whitney went to Barry Friday for throat treatment. Mrs. Dearen is ill at home. Rev. Mr. McCumber preached here Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Will Manigold of Liberty called on friends here Friday.

Horse Swan Sadie Whitney Barry Dearen Mr. McCumber Will Manigold Liberty

Thanksgiving social and local visits listed in Adams area

Mrs Will Reid and children visited in Pine Grove with her parents the Hunsakers over the weekend. Miss Mabel Watery of Hull spent the week end at the Ferrier home. A Baptist church Thanksgiving supper and bazar drew a large crowd. Fay Bennett broke his left arm Thursday night. Frank Cook and Coretta Reid shopped in Quincy Friday. Elmer Tandy returned from Montana Wednesday. J T Hunsaker attended services in Payson Sunday. Otta Wells H B Wells and family visited relatives in New Canton Sunday. Mrs Daniel Parks of Plymouth Ill guest of Floyd Sims of Augusta over Thanksgiving with brothers Earl and Ray. Walter Schmeidelskamp visited relatives in Quincy Saturday and Sunday.

Will Reid Pine Grove Payson Otta Wells H. B. Wells New Canton Daniel Parks Plymouth Floyd Sims Augusta Earl Ray Walter Schmeldeskamp Quincy

Protracted Meeting Ends in Emden Missouri

EMden Missouri reports the closing of a protracted meeting on Sunday evening. Miss Elsie Babb visits her sister Mia while Nick Mattingly plans a December 3 sale and a future move to Kentucky. Clyde Stevenson family to relocate to Goodland Kansas. A picture show starts Thursday night.

Elsie Babb Mia Monroe Wallis Elsie Dye Oak Frank Sparks Nick Mattingly Kentucky Clyde Stevenson Goodland Kans

Prominent New York Hotel Man Dies At Waldorf Astoria

George C. Boldt, a leading figure in the hotel industry, died of heart trouble in his Waldorf Astoria suite. He was president of the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel Co and owner of the Bellevue Stratford in Philadelphia, a Cornell trustee, and president of the Holland Library in Alexandria Bay, N.Y.

New York George C. Boldt Waldorf- Astoria Hotel Boldt Waldorf-Astoria Hotel Bellevue Stratford Hotel Philadelphia Cornell University Holland Library Alexandria Bay

Sloan's Liniment for Bumps Sprains and Pain Relief

Sloan's Liniment offers quick relief for bumps bruises and sprains especially for mothers with children. It soothes rheumatic aches neuralgia and post cold soreness without rubbing and claims to be cleaner and more effective than mossy plasters or ointments. A 25 cent bottle is advertised for outdoor workers and general external pain.

Sloan's Sloan

Crude Oil Price Up in Pennsylvania Markets

Pittsburgh news confirms Pennsylvania crude oil gained 15 cents on Tuesday with buying agencies paying producers a new price of 2.75 dollars per barrel. The rise reflects market activity and producer pricing adjustments in early December.

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania

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