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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1915

Page

10

Tatum Seeks Higher Salary in Probation Office Clash

In a December meeting the board approved $800 yearly for County Probation Officer Nolan and $400 for Circuit Court Probation Officer Tatum, prompting Tatum to seek a Attorney General ruling to settle the salary dispute. He argues circuit court probation should handle all criminal probation cases in the county, while Nolan defends his county role and potential appeal is expected to continue.

Board of Supervisors Thomas Nolan William ‘Tatum Circuit Court Lucey Springfield Nolan

Ely's Cream Balm Opens Nasal Passages Quickly

An old advertisement promotes Ely's Cream Balm for catarrh and head colds. It claims relief within a minute by applying a little to the nostrils, soothing inflamed membranes and clearing air passages for easier breathing. It urges readers to buy a small bottle from their druggist now.

Christmas Savings and Local Ads In Quincy Ledger

Local business notices from Gunther Hardware and Court House Pharmacy showcase Meccano toys, Balmore blocks, and holiday goods. Mrs Minnie Thomasmeyer and Ella attend a funeral in Corder Missouri. The Christmas Savings club promoted by State Savings Loan Trust and banks urges start now for weekly deposits ending in a year with a dispersal check.

Minnie Thomasmeyer Ella Corder Conrad Smith Thomasmeyer Meyer- Wilms Co Court House Pharmacy Emmett Corcoran Burlington Gunther Hardware Co Lyle McKnight Court House Lester Holmes Barry Gilbert Ryan Mt. Sterling Quincy Mildred Barker Salem Blue Ribbon Hampshire Fred Hancock Gunther's State Savings Loan’ &. Trust Company Christmas Savings Broadway South Side

Jackson School P T A Sees Large Attendance Expected

The Jackson school Parent-Teachers Association foresees a large turnout for this afternoon’s 3 o'clock meeting in the school building. An extra strong program has been arranged with Mrs J H Crafton as president. The timetable includes Grade one recitations, Grade two Santa Claus theme, Grade three toy display, Grade four sewing bee, Grade five living pictures, Grade six recitations, Grade seven Scrooge dramatization, Grade eight roundel by eight girls, Grade nine Christmas bells readings, school carols, a social hour and adjournment.

Living Pictures Scrooge

Garment Workers Resume Work After Chicago Strike

Chicago December 16 gar ment workers resume work after a mass walkout involving about 50 000 workers. No formal settlement was learned though some employers indicated resuming 48 hour work weeks. Sidney Hillman praised the lack of union recognition gains.

Chicago Sidney Hillman

Riders on Ice Prompt Winter Motor Cycle Challenge

Pedestrians in Broadway yesterday morning watched John Ridder and Al Smith riding to town on motorcycles. They say they will ride all winter, having made a wager to that effect some time ago.

Broadway John Ridder al Smith

Foreign Office Statement on Chinese Monarchy Plans

Peking reports the foreign office issued a semiofficial statement after entente powers’ representations. Lu Cheng Hsiang, the foreign minister, told ministers the promulgation of the monarchy cannot occur for now. A mandate orders drafting a new constitution with an agreement that the Ching dynasty supported Yuan Shikai as monarch.

Peking Chinese Foreign Office Lu Cheng Hsiang Yuan Shi Kai

Villa stragglers alarm American miners near Douglas

Unease grew among U S mining men at Douglas Arizona after a report that several hundred Villa stragglers, tied to Gen Jose Rodriguez, were found in the Ajo mountains north of Cananea. The contingent reportedly planned to push toward Chihuahua, risking burned bridges and disruption on the Nacozari railroad line.

Douglas Ariz Josa Rodriguez Ajo Cananea Wilts Fronteras Chihuahua Nacozari

Cockrell Funeral Held in Warrensburg Missouri

The body of Francis M. Cockrell former United States senator who died early this week in Washington was buried in Warrensburg. Members of the Civil War company he organized joined Grand Army veterans at the Presbyterian church with honorary pallbearers from various groups.

Cockrell Warrensburg Dee United State Washington Senator Cockrell Presbyterian Church

Illinois Traction grants 10 percent wage rise for two years

Bloomington Illinois December 16 An announcement states that the Illinois Traction system has granted a wage increase to all employees including a bonus for service on limited runs. Improvements in working conditions accompany the raise which amounts to about 10 percent and becomes effective for two years.

Carmen Bloomington Illinois Traction System

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