Public Schools to Build Central Athletic Field in Quincy
Quincy public schools win board approval to buy three parcels on Jersey street for a central athletic field and playground near the heart of the city. If a fourth Williamson parcel is added the field will be 340 by 616 feet. current options total about $10,000.
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Quincy
Jersey Street
Fourteenth
Sixteenth
Webster School
Board of Education
Williamson
Clyde Sears
F. L. Weems
Aug. R. Dick
Weems
Thos. E. Thompson
Abe Martin Sketch Talks of a Daughter at the Drug Store
The Abe Martin column humorously notes a daughter seen on the corner drug store phone scene. The speaker chides the talker who claims not to be an orator, urging him to let the matter rest.
Luther Chambers Seriously Injured in Mill Accident
Luther Chambers of 626 Oak Street was seriously injured in a Plymouth saw mill incident Thursday morning when a cable snapped and a machine section struck him. Three ribs, the lung, and abdominal cavity were injured. he was taken to Blessing Hospital. Dr. Otis Johnston assisted by Drs. Reticker and Beirne performed surgery. Chambers remains in serious condition. He is married and the son of Lafayette Chambers.
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Luther Chambers
Oak Street
Plymouth
Chambers
Blessing Hospital
Otis Johnston
Reticker
Beirne
Johnston
Lafayette Chambers
President praises campaign workers at White House dinner
President Wilson expressed praise for campaign managers at a White House dinner honoring Vance McCormick, Democratic National Committee chairman. Attendees included Democratic and Progressive workers and their wives. Toaster remarks honored McCormick, Senator Walsh, Western Democratic manager, and Bainbridge Colby.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
Vance McCormick
Democratic National Committee
McCormick
Walsh
Bainbridge Colby
New York
Colby
Dangerous railroad crossing plan eyed by officials
H S Weston of the Illinois Public Utilities Commission discussed crossing hazards with County Superintendent Boyer M S Carrott and a Burlington representative. They reviewed the Golden grade crossing on the Golden and Camp Point road between North East and Clayton townships. Proposals include buying ground and using earth from barrow ditches to create a three percent approach, with Clayton and Burlington funding half each. A separate complaint sought a new Ellington overhead bridge near Quincy. Weston to report to the commission after leaving Quincy.
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H. S. Weston
Illinois Public Utilities Commission
Boyer
Weston
Supt
Golden
Camp Point
North East
Clayton
M. S. Carrott
Burlington Railroad
Clayton Township
Burlington
Robert McIntyre
Ellington Township
Public Utilities Investigator
Ellington
Quincy
Public Utilities Commission
No Total Embargo on the Penn Lines
QO. E. Anderson, Quincy agent for the Pennsylvania system, outlines current freight conditions amid eastern traffic congestion. The Penn lines can receive most New York shipments except certain Brooklyn deliveries, can handle Philadelphia and Baltimore traffic with some limits, and are embargoed on export traffic. Shippers are urged to call local offices and rely on the Quincy bureau for details as the situation shifts daily.
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QO. E. Anderson
Quincy
Pennsylvania
Whig
Penn
New York
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
New England
Washington, D. C
Seaboard
Wabash
Boswell
Quincy Freight Bureau
Death claims hollow pension rolls for Civil War vets
Washington reported that deaths among Civil War veterans created large gaps in the government pension rolls during the year. Commissioner Saltzgaber's figures show more than 50,000 names dropped from the list, leaving 286,080 veterans on the roll. Net pensioners fell by about 38,000 with $6,000,000 less paid. Pensions totaling $159,155,000 went to 9,572 beneficiaries.
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Washington
Saltzgaber
Pension Bureau
Johnson declines support for boom in New Jersey
U S Senator-elect Hiram Johnson of California thanked New Jersey Progressives for a 1920 presidential boom but said he would not minister to it and doubted it would be taken seriously.
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Hackensack
N. J
U. S
Hiram Johnson
California
Alfred Gramlich
New Jersey
Kaiser Ratifies Bill Enabling Auxiliary Service
London reports on December 8 that the German emperor has ratified the auxiliary service bill, enabling it to come into force, according to Berlin papers via a Reuters dispatch from Amsterdam.
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London
Berlin
Amsterdam
Pass Vote of Confidence in Paris Chamber
Paris chamber of deputies votes 344 to 160 to express confidence in the government over war conduct. The decision follows days of debate as the chamber backs wartime leadership amid ongoing hostilities.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Merit
Relief Plans Approved by Quincy Relief Commission
The Quincy Relief commission approved a coal relief plan to aid the needy with heavily discounted coal sales. Buyers receive cards for limited amounts, pay a margin to fund the program, and pick up coal at designated stations. Officials include S. S. Slvatt president Dean W. O. Cone secretary and Rev H J Leemhuis treasurer.
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Quincy Relief Commission
Coal Relief Committee
Father Driscoll
Rev. H. J. Leemhuis
S. S. Hyatt
Railway Employes To Elect Officers
The Street Railway Employes Mutual Benefit association will hold its annual officer election on Tuesday December 12. Ballot voting occurs in the employer's club room on the second floor of the company office at Twentieth and Maine streets with a judge and clerk to prevent ballot stuffing. A president, vice president and two trustees are to be chosen with two candidates for each office, followed by a social meeting and election results. On December 22 a Christmas entertainment featuring a tree Santa and gifts will be held in the Arcade hall East Broadway.
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Street Railway Employes Mutual Benefit Association
Twentieth and
Maine Streets
Arcade Hall
East Broadway
Chihuahua Shops Open Amid War Fever
Chihuahua City reports shops and business houses reopened as new anti Villa operations stay secret. General Trevino recovers from a wound and plans to depart for Mexico within four days.
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Chihuahua
Chihuahua City
Dec
Villa
Gen. Trevino
Mexico
State Savings Deposits Top Six Million in Quincy
State Savings Loan & Trust of Quincy surpassed 6,044,130.14 in deposits on Thursday, marking a historical high. Officials aimed for the six million milestone as Quincy’s savers preside over about twenty million dollars in local deposits and a total bank resources figure of 7,912,720.22.
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State Savings Loan & Trust Company of
Quincy
State Savings
State Savings Loan & Trust Company
Abbott and Koehler to Municipal League
Mayor Abbott questions high coal prices in Quincy amid 3000 tons for domestic use and 2500 tons steam coal while noting $4 to $4.50 elsewhere. He and Alderman Koehler attend Illinois Municipal League convention in Urbana to study statewide coal costs and discuss a possible rally against high coal prices.
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Abbott
Quincy
Quincy Relief Commission
Council
Peoria
Marsailles
Koehler
Urbana
Illinois Municipal League
Paralyzed Driving Incident Pending Report
W P Simon of Coatsburg suffered a slight stroke while driving home from Quincy. The car struck earth and stopped. Mrs Simon aided and the driver recovered enough to return to Quincy on Thursday. Also notes the fifth annual Pressmans union dance on Wednesday night January 10 at Labor Temple.
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W. P. Simon
Coatsburg
Quincy
Pressmans’ Union
Labor Temple
Withdraws Suit and Files New Divorce Petition
Henry Treatch withdrew his divorce suit against Rose Treatch in circuit court Thursday and then filed a new petition alleging desertion. Early Wits Suit saw J B Early contest W M Fields over 192 dollars for race horse expenses, resulting in a 100 dollar verdict for the plaintiff in Justice Heckle's court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Treatch
Rose
Early Wits
J. B. Early
W. M. Fields
Justice Heckle
Lloyd George to form government with business leaders
London reports the Daily Mail says Lloyd George is near completing a cabinet with eminent business figures, including Sir Albert Henry Stanley likely as president of the board of trade. Andrew Bonar Law would be chancellor of the exchequer and the Earl of Derby war minister. A labor ministry is planned with Arthur Henderson and George Nicoll Barnes or John Hodge as labor members. Christopher Addison may become minister of munitions and S H Lever to hold a ministry post.
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London
The
Daily Mail
Lloyd George
Albert Henry Stanley
Mail
Board of Trade
Robber Pepper Attacks Guard for 20000 in Gold
A robber peppered an express wagon guard in downtown Los Angeles and seized 20000 in gold and currency from the wagon. An empty sack and a hat were found nearby as detectives trace the thief, aided by an accomplice with a car.
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Los Angeles
Marietta Voters Back Saloons By Narrow Margin
In Marietta Ohio on Thursday voters approved retaining saloons with a total of 1,762 for and 1,677 against. The narrow margin reflects local sentiment and marks the outcome of the public question at the polls.
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Marietta
Monroe Dye Plant Loses $25,000 in Fire
A fire at the IH-acid house of Monroe Drug Company dye plant on Upper Bay Road caused about 25 000 in damage. An oil pipe break fed the blaze, no explosion occurred, and two alarms aided by Quincy firemen kept the damage confined to the ell and heating area. Kettles may be ruined. insurance covers 50 000 with several carriers. Adjusters Beatty and Bastert to inspect. crews from three stations fought the blaze with multiple plug lines.
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New
Monroe Drug Company
Upper Bay Road
Quincy Fire Department
Bastert Miller and Castle Agency
Mr. Beatty
West Adjustment Bureau
J. H. Bastert
Liverpool
Unitarian Bazar Draws Crowd With Festive Decor
American flags and Christmas decorations fill the Unitarian church parlors for the annual bazar. Booths showcase fancy works, home goods, and treats while a luncheon runs from 11:30 to 2:30 serving escalloped oysters Waldorf salad hot biscuits pie a la mode and ice cream. Committee leaders include Mrs. Chester Wilcox Miss Edna Meyer treasurer Mrs. H N Wheeler Mrs. 8 W Eldred lunch eon Mrs. John C. Connelly and others.
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Unitarian Church
Chester Wilcox
Edna Meyer
H. N. Wheeler
Margaret Lauter
Eugene Seger
Salem Church Bazaar Celebrates Twenty Fifth Anniversary
The Ladies Aid of Salem church held a two day bazar in the hall with Christmas decor and tables each featuring a small tree. Luncheon served, fancy work aprons and candy for sale, followed by a musical program. Sewing circle at St Jacobi church met, Rev Mauck to preach trial sermon Monday at 7 45 pm East End Christian church. Sunday school moved to 9 am. Merry Matrons Sewing Club hosted by Mrs E G Raymond with 12 members. Mrs S A Weyand of Palmyra guest. Mrs Henry Niehaus to entertain next Thursday.
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Salem Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
L. C. Mauck
East End
Tabernacle
E. G. Raymond
Broadway
Merry Matrons Sewing Club
S. A. Weyand
Palmyra
Raymond
Henry Niehaus
Jersey Street
Armour men in Quincy to receive Christmas checks
Armour company workers in Quincy were informed on Thursday that they will receive Christmas presents in the form of checks totaling 25 50 and 75 dollars each. The amount depends on length of service and current salary.
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Armour Company
Quincy
Labor and Fraternal Bodies Meet in City Temples
Today's meetings include the Labor assembly at the Labor temple and the Mariam White Shrine, Masons at the Masonic temple, Fraternity council, Mutual Protective league, Quincy commandery, Evergreen temple No 1, Pythian Sisters at the E of PL hall, Gem City lodge No 867, Odd Fellows at the EO OFL hall, Electrical Workers union No 67 at the Labor temple, and Bricklayers Protective association at the Labor temple.
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Trades and Labor Assembly
Labor Temple
Masons
Masonic Temple
Fraternity Council
Mutual Protective League
Quincy Commandery
Evergreen Temple
Pythian Sisters
E. of PL
Gem City Lodge
Odd Fellows
Electrical Workers Union
Bricklayers’ Protective Association
L Abor Temple
Emmett Howard Heads South on Ten Day Trading Trip
Emmett Howard of the E. Howard Mercantile Co. departed Thursday for a ten day journey through the south and southwest to inspect markets and opportunities. He will visit several towns and meet with regional partners during the trip.
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Emmett Howard
E. Howard Mercantile Co
Senior Class To Stage The New Reporter and Two One Acts
The high school senior class selects the cast for The New Reporter to be staged December 21 with two other original one act plays The Two Candidates and The Sheriff of Tuckahoe feature ensembles led by J Harrison Hobbs Robert Ireland Jack Lewis and Miss Elmara Fletcher casts also include Lettie Norman Margaret Wuisher Vernon Henry Robert Westcott Theodore Koelsch Anne Chloe Glenn Burch and Althea Halligan Rehearsals begin immediately under Clarence Lineberger supervision
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J. Harrison Hobbs
Robert Ireland
Jack Lewis
Justin Carpenter
Reginald Pepper
Merwin Lytle Freddy
William Robinson
Brannigan
Florence Egan Otto Hanseler
Theodore Dorsey Officer Flynn
Robert Garrison
Elmara Fletcher
Lettie Norman
Margaret Wuisher
Norman
Vernon Henry Robert Westcott
Theodore Koelsch
Clycle Figgins
Glenn Burch
Anne Chloe
Althea Halligan
Tuckahoe
Clarence Lineberger
Business Women to Meet This Evening
The last meeting of the business women in the city takes place tonight at the YWCA. A farewell party honors Mrs. Loren Jones for her service and friendships with the group. Supper costs fifteen cents, then Mrs. Jones addresses the attendees. The event is in the building's second floor large room with a Bob Jones session option nearby.
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Loren Jones
Bob Jones
Dutch trawlers lose fish to German authorities at Cuxhaven
A Reuters dispatch from Amsterdam reports several Dutch steam trawlers towed into Cuxhaven where German officials seized 35 percent of their catch as contraband, a share that was claimed had been earmarked for England.
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London
Reuter
Amsterdam
Cuxhaven
England
Unsettled and colder weather across Midwest area
The forecast calls for unsettled and much colder conditions on Friday in Illinois with Saturday fair and warmer in the afternoon amid strong northwest winds diminishing. Missouri sees fair and colder Friday with Saturday fair and somewhat warmer as winds ease. Iowa reports fair conditions Friday with a colder east portion and warmer in the northwest, followed by Saturday fair and warmer. Local temperatures yesterday ranged from morning to midnight with varying readings. River bulletin shows Stage of Water at 7 A. M. with readings for Davenport, Keokuk, Quincy, Hannibal, and St. Louis. forecasted river changes near Warsaw to Louisiana will be slight over the next 36 hours. For rent an room house at 2208 State Street with gas and garage. inquire at Local Monument Works, 828 Maine Street or phone 2248-3.
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Illinois
Missouri
Iowa
Davenport
Keokuk
Quincy
Hannibal
St. Louis
Warsaw
Louisiana
State Street
Uroal
Maine Street
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C. M. Gill
Twelfth Street
Quincy Journal
Gill
John Wheeler
Gabriel
F. A. Behrensmeyer
Ellis
Frank Penick
D. L. Musselman
Dick Brewery
United Parent-Teachers Association
Gem City Business College
United States
Dewey
George P. Behrensmeyer
J. C. Brehm
North Twenty-second Street
Lillian Lepper
Madison School
Gill Reported That Miss Lepper
Abe Martin
Public Utilities
L. L. Boyer
Penn Lines
Johnson
Kaiser
Bill
O. K
Committee of Four
Commission
Quincvy
Coal Committee
Alderman Thompson
Driscoll
Relief Commission
River
O’brien
North Fourth Street
Ejinhaus
Seventeenth and
Spring
Jersey
S. S. Slvatt
Dean W. O. Cone
H. J. Leemhuis
St. Peter's Parsonage
Abbott and Koehler
Municipal League
Naval Reserves
Dril
Division of Naval Reserves
Alawsy
H. O. Channon
Quincy Gas, Electric & Heating Company
Ross
Bar Association
Fourth Supreme Judicial District
Monmouth
Adams County Bar Association
Court House
Milton Cabell
Fred Bolls
Sixth and Elm Streets
George
Robber
Monroe
Unitarian Bazar
St. Jacobi Church
Senior
Almaza Fletcher
Eebwadensaeas
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