Distress Call of Ophir Ignored in Gibraltar Harbor
A British fleet at anchor ignored the US transport Ophir s distress rockets near Gibraltar on November 11. The Hoodoo ship had landed troops at Tangier then headed to Marseilles when fire broke out in the forward hold. Fire, oil, and TNT explosions followed, two crewmen were killed, and the crew abandoned the vessel with discipline after 24 hours of fighting blaze.
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New York
United States
Ophir
Gibraltar
Gibralter
Marseilles
Otis Elevator Wins Indoor Baseball Clash
The Otis Elevator team defeated Channon Emery nine 16 to 9 in a fast Indoor Baseball Industrial League game at the Y M C A on Wednesday evening. Batteries were Druffel catcher and Schrieber pitcher for Otis. Carlton catcher and Cramer pitcher for Channon Emery. A large crowd attended. Planned Saturday games include Electric Wheel vs Gardner Governor and Channon Emery vs Company E. The Y M C A volleyball tournament ends Friday with fierce rivalry and another tournament is planned after the holidays.
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G. W. Electric Wheel
Otis Elevator
Y.M.C. A
Gardner Governor
Company E
Channon Emery
Y. M
Otis
Druffel
Catch
Schrieber
Carlton
Cramer
Gardner
Henry Winsauer Adjudged Insane by County Court
Henry Winsauer aged 45 was ruled insane in county court by a medical commission and ordered confined to the state asylum at Jacksonville for treatment. Residing in Peoria he has prior confinement at the institution and was arrested Tuesday night in local saloons for disloyal remarks. He is a stone mason and carries a tool set.
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Henry Winsauer
H. P. Beirne
H. O. Collins
Jacksonville
Peoria
Winsauer
Business prospects seen in Kansas and Nebraska
Roy Noll of Noll Hayworth Co reports strong prospects after a Kansas-Nebraska trip. Official data show wheat acreage up 12 percent from any prior year. Despite past cyclones, winds caused no crop damage in northwestern Kansas and southeastern Nebraska. Wheat is so rank that ranchers graze cattle on it to control growth for a hoped larger yield.
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Roy Noll
Noll-Hayworth Company
Kansas
Nebraska
London Christmas Trade Sets New High Amid War Relaxations
London reports record Christmas shopping with stores limiting entry due to crowds. Holidays broadened, war restrictions eased, soldiers gain twelve days leave. Trade shift shows British goods up to 70 percent of displays, France 29 percent, America 5 percent, doubtful origin 5 percent.
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London
British
England
Mott to Probe Complaints on YMCA War Work Abroad
New York officials say YMCA will thoroughly investigate complaints from wounded soldiers returning from France about overseas activities. Dr. John R. Mott, general secretary, tells War Work Council that widespread criticisms must be addressed. The report lists a $100 million budget with a $15 million reduction to avoid a further fundraising appeal before demobilization. The proposal awaits War Department approval for 1919 policy.
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New York
France
John R. Mott
United War Work Fund
America
War Department
Quincy Pulse Commissioners Named
Officials named to the new Quincy's Pulse Commissioners are Judge Ben Heckle Michael Reinert Clement Upschulte John Wissman and August Dierkes. They will meet January 14 to elect officers and review the annual report. Broadway Bank Incorporates with 100000 capital stock and new directors. Joseph C Whitefield joins management alongside President William Middendorf and officers Henry Germann Joseph J Michaels J G Stuart. About 30 soldiers were hosted at Sturlington station by Red Cross canteen volunteers including Mrs E H Van Steel Miss Mabel Van Steel Mrs Marks Alexander Mrs Henry Michael Mrs Joseph Michael and Mrs Henry H Brinks.
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St. Boniface Hall
Ben Heckle
Michael Reinert
Clement Upschulte
John Wissman
August Dierkes
Broadway Bank
Joseph C. Whitefield
Tri-Counties State Bank
Plymouth
William Middendorf
Henry Germann
Joseph J Michaels
J. G. Stuart
Sturlington Station
Red Cross
E. H. van Steel
Mabel van Steel
Marks Alexander
Henry Michael
Joseph Michael
Henry H. Brinks
William Bauman Returns to Virginia Hotel Post Army Service
William Bauman is back at work as a clerk at the Virginia hotel after receiving his discharge from the army following several months of service. He was stationed at Camp Gordon for most of his tenure.
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William Bauman
Virginia
Army
Camp Gordon
Dismissal of Paid Clerks Across Food Bureaus
Washington announces the discharge of all paid employees in state county and local food administrations on January 1 with the suspension of activities including the sugar equalization board. Voluntary workers and food officials will stay until the national food administration is dissolved by President Wilson.
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Washington
Sugar Equalization Board
Food Administration
National Food Administration
Wilson
Plans for Christmas Holiday Recess Outlined
Democratic Leader Kitchen outlined to the house the holiday recess plan. A three day recess will begin on Tuesday with a formal no business session Friday and adjournment until December 30. Over 400 printers in Dublin, Ireland, have been laid off due to a lockout in book and job printing houses.
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Washington
Kitchen
House
Dublin
Ireland
Pittsfield Woman Elected Missionary Society President
Mrs. F. N. Wells of Pittsfield was elected president of the Missionary Society of the Methodist church in the Quincy district at a Wednesday morning session in the Vermont Street church. The meeting also named officers including First Vice President Mrs. A. S. Flanigan of Quincy and Secretary of Literature Mrs. J. E. Kirkpatrick of Clayton, with a young people’s conference in the afternoon.
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F. N. Wells
Pittsfield
Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
Quincy
Vermont Street Methodist Church
Gay
Rockport
G. H. Wilson
George Hewes
Flanigan
E. G. Coon
Kantoul
A. 5. Flanigan
A. TL. Casely
Beardstown
J. C. Brown
E. E. Pallardy
Clayton
Sterling
J. E. Kirkpatrick
Frank Berry
Qtho Inghrain
Mt. Sterling
Red Cross Lodge K of P Elects Officers for Next Year
At Red Cross lodge No 44 Knights of Pythias regular meeting officers for the coming year were elected. A Grand Chancellor communication noted the district convention at Camp Point Tan 3 was postponed due to influenza. Elected officers include V C August Goldemth, Prelate Carl E Epler, NM of W Edward Schragg, K of R and S Alex C Swartwout, M of F Louis Schragg, M of Ex Samuel Y Baldwin, Mat A William McGill, I G Samuel Y Baldwin, OG George E Lincoln, Trustee 3 years Carl E Epler, Board of Control 2 years August J Niemeyer.
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Red Cross Lodge No
Knights of Pythias
van Flosson
Camp Point Tan
JT. Niemeyer
V. C
August Goldem
Carl E. Epler
R. Edward Schragg
Alex C. Swartwout
W. Louis Schragg
Samuel Y Baldwin
William McGill
I. G
Samuel Y. Baldwin
George E. Lincoln
Board of Control
August J. Niemeyer
Military Hop Proves Big Social Success
The Quin cy platoon of the Social club, Company E, Tenth Illinois infantry, I. N. G., hosted a dance at the armory on Wednesday evening. About 5300 to 600 attendees in uniform enjoyed O'Farrell's orchestra blending fox trots and moonlight waltzes. A highlight was the short intermission featuring the Star Spangled Banner.
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Quincy
Tenth Illinois Infantry
Armory
O'Farrell
Bowling Hoewers Fail To Win Against Concordia Team
In a Labour Temple bowling league match on Wednesday night the Hoewers with a 79 pin handicap per game could not win a game against Concordia. Vollbracht led with 179 and Hoener and Vorndam tied for high average at 162. Concordia totals were 2309 with Hoener and Vorndam each at 162 averages and Vollbracht 157. Next game pits Hitz against O. T.
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Hoewers
Concordia
Labour Temple
Vollbracht
Hoener
Vorndam
OSA Seiffert
Appenbrink
Bromoline Quinine Cold Cure Claim Signature Ad
Advertisement claims a single product any name Bromo Quin ine to cure a cold in one day. Mentions signature of E W Grove and presents 30c tablet form. Describes laxative and cold remedy mix under brand style.
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E. W. Grove
Mayor seeks Supreme Court decision on public utilities contracts
Mayor John A. Thompson wrote Prosecuting Attorney Hoyne of Chicago asking the U S Supreme Court for a ruling that bars a state public utilities board from breaking a city company contract. He cites Quincy Street Railway fare petition for 7 cents and 6 for 25 cents, noting city franchise fixes 5 cents or 6 for 25 cents and questioning action before next April.
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John A. Thompson
Hoyne
Chicago
United States Supreme Court
State Board of Public Utilities
Thompson
Quincy Street Railway Company
Chief Of Police Becomes Deputy Sheriff In County Move
Louis Melton was sworn in as a deputy to Sheriff James Simmons, marking the first time a police chief has shifted to the sheriff’s force. The oath was given Wednesday afternoon and both Melton and Simmons say past friction is ended for their terms, with cooperation urged for taxpayers.
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Louis Melton
James Simmons
Department of Police
Melton
Sheriff Simmons
Simmons
Stannus Plans Quincy Return After New York Course
Dr E F Stannus resumes practice in Quincy January 1 after a postgraduate stint at the New York Eye Ear Nose and Throat infirmary He was an associate member of New Yorks medical advisory board for selective service and attended a banquet honoring the exemption boards of New York with Provost Marshal General Crowder and Secretary of War Baker present.
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E. F. Stannus
New York
Quincy
Metropolis
Stannus
Medical Advisory Board of
Exemption Boards of
General Crowder
Newton D. Baker
Banquet Guests Present Original Washington Lottery Capsule
At the evening banquet Dr. Stannus met several attendees and spoke. Each guest received one of the original capsules from the Washington lottery used to determine selective service order numbers on September 30.
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Stannus
Washington
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Keck
Giles Bros
Old Reliable Piano House
West Side Square
MOTT
The
Red Cross Lodge
K. of P
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Jligh
Vornham
Hitz Vs. O. T
A. E. Prince
Newcomb Hotel
Supreme Court
Secy. Baker
Crowder
Maine St
Kessell
Lisle
Dad
Brother
Lad
Mackinawie
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