Water access and relief efforts at Arlington station scene
Report on water availability in Arlington station for traveling public and women passengers. Men and women report hot water removal and supply issues, while officers, soldiers, and civilians prepare for Christmas aid. Community groups coordinate gifts, food, and decorations for troops, along with efforts to secure water and supplies amid wartime conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of ‘Day
Arlington Station
Farington
Furm Il
Wilsons To Occupy Belgian Suite In London
President and Mrs Wilson will occupy the Belgian suite at Buckingham Palace during their London stay. The room has hosted crowned heads including the former German emperor. A Lancaster House dinner was canceled in favor of a dinner with Premier Lloyd George and the war cabinet on Saturday.
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London
Wilson
Buckingham Palace
Victoria
England
Lancaster House
Lancaster
Lloyd George
War Cabinet
Soviet delegation arrives in Berlin for councils congress
Berlin reports a Soviet government delegation led by M Radek arriving in Berlin for the councils congress. Earlier Berlin notes said the soldiers and workers council executive cancelled Adolph Joffe and Radek invitations at the Berlin cabinet's request.
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Copenhagen
Berlin
The
Social Demokraten
Moscow
M. Radek
Soldiers and Workmen's Council
Adolph Joffe
Germany
Train delays spur Chamber of Commerce plea to McAdoo
Bulletin notes Burlington No 9 and Wabash No 32 trains arrived late repeatedly, wasting farmers time in Quincy. Business leaders urge passengers to write to Director General McAdoo for relief, criticizing inadequate service.
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Quincy
Pierson
McAdoo
Shennan
King
Lewis
Deng
Mason
McCormick
Joe Cannon
Essman
William B. McKinley
Business Office
Amber
Daily Watch
Burlington
Wabash
Hannibal
Chamber OF Commerce
Uphold Decree to Prevent Pirating By Hearst Papers
The U S Supreme Court sustained federal decrees restraining the International News Service from pirating Associated Press news. Five justices, including Chief Justice White, upheld the property rights in news and unfair competition, refusing to interfere with injunctions. Dissenting opinions by Brandeis and Holmes questioned broad implications and urged legislative protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
International News Service
Associated Press
White
Pitney
Brandeis
Holmes
McKenna
International News
Schullian
Pers. Sacher
Pri Son
Is.schmidt
P. Glass
Dod
C. Helhake
Fred
Kalmer
Joseph
Thanksgiving in France and holiday notes from service members
A long letter from George W. Blair in France describes three Thanksgiving dinners and meals at a Masonic reunion and officers mess. Other items report Lieut. Walter Brown’s Quincy visit after Camp Sherman discharge, Lieut. Edgar Schmid and wife in Quincy for Christmas, and various service members awaiting return or posting. Baptisms of news cover hospital stays, commissions, and wartime postings in France, Belgium, and Germany, with mentions of families waiting at home.
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George W. Blair
C. E. Lane
France
Mr. Blair
Walter Brown
Quincy
Camp Sherman, O
Edgar Schmid
Dean Ricketts
Camp Hancock
Caroline Jane
Walter Bennett
Skim Tree Tops With Big DeHaviland Plane
In Little Rock Arkansas Lieutenant A A Adams pilot and 2034 Robinson Naison officer aboard a DeHaviland four engine craft test Liberty motors under favorable weather at Eberts Field Lonoke from Hope Arkansas. Sheriff James Simmons receives a gold star from deputies after court. former sheriff had emblem banned.
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Little Rock
Ark
James Simmons
Fred G. Wolfe
Big Jim
Wolfe
John Coens
Death mystery prompts Red Cross inquiry into Corporal Martin
A New York government notice states Corporal Elmer Martin was treated for shell shock at an army hospital. A death burial notice from Camp Merritt, New Jersey, reached his Quincy parents December 2, spurring an investigation by the Red Cross and civilian relief. His wife, from St Louis, raised the alert after discovering two identical letters about illness and death. The Red Cross sought military records to verify the claim.
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New York
Elmer Martin
Camp Merritt
N. J
E. D. Martin
Broadway
Red Cross
St. Louis
Martin
Iscal Red Cross
John Korn
Civilian Relief Committee
Corp. Martin
Quincy
Quincys Pulse Annual Meeting of Quincy Consistory
The Quincy Consistory will hold its annual meeting at the Preceptory of the Rite in the Masonic temple Wednesday at 8 pm. Treasurers and secretaries reports will be read. A continuation notice for the last November reunion and related bodies sets dates February 11 12 and 13. Scottish Rite work will be conferred as special accommodation for those hindered by influenza.
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Quincy
Masonic Temple
Miss Leckbee Shows Skill at Checkers
Miss Vera Leckbee of Quincy receives honorable mention as an expert woman analyst in checkers by Henry Overstake of Udall Kansas in the St. Louis Globe Democrat. She was among those sending in a correct solution to a difficult checker problem.
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Leckbee
Vera Leckbee
Quincy
Henry Overstake
Udall
Kan
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Fire Commissioners to Meet in Regular Session
Fire commissioners will meet in regular session Thursday night to approve monthly bills and handle other business brought to their attention.
Gifts Are Given 550 Children by Santa Al Moose
The Loyal Order of Moose distributed gifts to 550 children at a Christmas party in Quincy with Santa Claus in red and white assisting. A decorated tree, candy, nuts, fruits, and toys filled the hall while committees ensured gifts reached absent children. Next events include New Year’s open house lunch and a dance at Highland Park pavilion.
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Moose Hall
Santa Claus
Quincy
Order of Moose
George H. Stipp
George Schubert
Jasper DeCrow
J. H. Phillimore
Fred Becker
Otto Hoffman
A. Troupe
Russell A. Riley
E. P. Nobis
Frank B. Little
H. Johannesmeyer
John Kuhlman
John A. Miller
Walter Schilling
William Moecker
William Riddle
Lodge
Mooseheart Legion
Harry Emerson
George Stippers
Anton Sibbing
J. P. Chandler
Clarence Merkel
Highland Park Pavilion
Commissioner Nickerson Accused Of High Drainage District Fees
Three land owners petition the county court to inspect all records of the Indian Grave Drainage district alleging overcharging by Dr. L H A Nickerson. Records now with County Judge Fred G Wolfe, inspection date set for next Thursday. Nickerson charged from Sept 1 1917 to Nov 9 1918 at 3 a day, sometimes 5 a day, totaling 1399 19 for services claimed beneficial value disputed by petitioners.
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L. H. A. Nickerson
Indian Grave Drainage District
Fred G. Wolfe
Nickerson
Printers Honored For War Service In Union Message
A Christmas message from Marsden G. Scott notes the International Typographical Union's war work with 6330 journeymen and 907 apprentices in service and 160 members killed or died in camps. It reports $45065 paid to soldiers families, $162000 invested in Liberty bonds, $354120 paid to old-age pensioners, $312426 in memorial benefits, $167626 for the Union Printers Home, and a October 16 vote to tax members in war service. The union's funds come only from member dues and assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. S. Benedict
Marsden G. Scott
International Typographical Union
France
Executive Council of the Union
Colorado Springs
Stove molders in Quincy secure 10 percent wage rise
Stove molders in Quincy receive a 10 per cent wage increase after lengthy talks. About 400 molders are employed locally. The agreement, reached in New York with national committees, involved manufacturers from across the country. John J. Fischer represented Quincy’s manufacturers.
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Quincey
International
New York
Quincy
John J. Fischer
Papers Are Asked To Boost The Reception
A letter to county newspaper editors from Truman T. Pierson, Cham ber of Commerce business manager, urges generous space this week to promote the Adams county Soldiers and Sailors jubilee entertainment at the county courthouse all day Friday December 27. The event promises abundant cats music Christmas presents dancing and welcoming pretty girls for the returning soldiers and sailors with free admission for guests.
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Truman T. Pierson
Chamber of Commerce
Adams County
Court House
Aldermen Split Over Bond Plan With Mayor’s Electric Plant Push
Aldermen back the idea of bonding the city for an electric light plant but refuse to concur with Mayor Thompson’s message. They want a five member committee named before any bond issue for streets or the plant is put to voters, and debate centers on timing, legality, and who controls the plan.
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Thompson
City
John A. Thompson
Perry Ellis
David Ross
Charles E. Hoar
Hoar
Board of Local Improvements
Ross Sal
Dloar
Cedar Street
Raas
Hyatt
Elis
Lepper
Alderman Myers
Myers
Alderman Lepper
Alderman Ellis
McNutt
Ells
Delaplain Sells The Good Ones As Well As The Big Ones
Sale completed by C E Delaplain of the Jake Craft quarter section to Wm Smith near Shepherd. Farm advertised in The Whig at 28000 and bought yesterday. Smith takes possession March 1 1919. Craft plans to take an up land stock and grain farm possession also March 1 1919.
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C. E. Delaplain
Jake Craft
Wm. Smith
Shepherd
Whig
Mr. Smith
Smith
Craft
Delegates Named to Health Association by Civic Improvement League
Named delegates to the Public Health association were E P Lannan C Lawrence Wells W P Martindale and P L Dickhut as the Civic Improvement League met at the Quincy hotel Monday noon. A communication opposing blocked walks at Fifth and Ohio and Fifth and Payson was referred to a committee. The league asked Superintendent W A Martin to remove the skip stop signs and appropriated 5 toward the Public Health Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Martin
Public Health Association
Wall's Resignation Not Accepted in War Sayings Org
Letters from Martin Ryerson chair War Sayings organization of Minors and Dr Schailler Matthews urge Wall to defer resignation as head. Matthews says until reorganization is effected it is best not to act on Wall's resignation. Wall was recruited as campaign manager for 1918 with a one year term, and no successor named yet.
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Ross
Alderman Ross
Mr. Hoar
Lepper
Board of Local Improvements
Hoar
Quincy
Ninth
Jersey Streets
Adams County
John E. Wall
Martin Ryerson
Schailler Matthews
Matthews
War Saving Organizativ
Attorney Wall
Births in Blessing Hospital Reported
Born to Mr and Mrs H R Howe at Blessing hospital 1080 North Second Street a son Sunday morning. Also born to Mr and Mrs Charles Young at Blessing hospital 41919 North Pirth Street a daughter Sunday morning. A humorous adage about wealth follows.
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H. R. Howe
North Second Street
Blessing Hospital
Charles Young
North Pirth Street
Berrian Estate Valued At Fifty-One Thousand Four Hundred Ninety Six Dollars
Edward P. Allen filed his county court report on the Benjamin F. Berrian estate showing a total value of 51496.05 in real estate chattels notes bonds money and more. The inheritance tax is 308.80. Distributions include Hannah McCarl 1000 Margaret Richard Donald Charlotte MecKarl 2500 each John Berrian 5000 Harriett Fraser 1000 Margaret Fraser 1000 Alice Fraser 1000 Elizabeth Fraser 1000 Arthur E Hunsaker 5360 and John S Berrian 16304.
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Edward P. Allen
Benjamin F. Berrian
Hannah McCarl
Margaret
Richard
Donald
Charlotte MecCarl
John Berrian
Harriett Fraser
Margaret Fraser
Alice Fraser
Elizabeth Fraser
Arthur E. Hunsaker
John S. Berrian
Bound Over On a Larceny Charge
Oliver Ruffner is under arrest charged with grand larceny for allegedly stealing 120 from James Clay plus a 50 check from Clay’s pocket last October. He was arraigned in police court and, entering a guilty plea, held to the grand jury on $1,000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Ruffner
James Clay
Clay
Ruffner
Weather forecast for Illinois Missouri Iowa
Northern Illinois can expect rain or snow on Tuesday with colder conditions. Southern areas remain unsettled and cold on Tuesday with strong northeast winds shifting to north. Missouri sees snow and colder weather Tuesday with Wednesday partly cloudy and very cold as northeast winds weaken. Iowa reports snow Tuesday with colder conditions east and south. Wednesday looks fair with strong north to northwest winds fading.
WANTED Experienced waitress at Chep Suey Restaurant
LOST Monday afternoon between 1 and 3 o clock a large round muff black with brown silk lining and braided cord with four brown silk balls. Likely in Duker s Halbach Schroeder or Stern clothing store. Finder to notify Mrs. T M Yates Griggsville IL for reward.
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Duker’s Halbach-Schroeder’s
Stern Clothing Store
T. M. Yates
Griggsville
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Pierson Start
Merce
Truman T. S
Qu. Nens
Andy
Knights of Columbus
Turkey
Salvation Army
John
Distro
Lumbia
Panama Canal Zone
Wilsons
Arrivél In
Hearst
Enslow of
Clayton
Burlington Stasion
Ralph Sole
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
C. I. Smith
Lieut
Roger Wells
Benjamin Kessell
United States Marines
New York City
Harry Walford
Camp Gordon
Young Walford
Camp Sheridan
Fred Goodwin
Robert Grieser
Italy
Grandison Grieser
Camp Mead
Ray
Grandison
Fred N. Bener
Vinestreet
William J
Rusty) Bener
Hindenieylebeke
Belgium
H. C
Saston
Archier
Auburn
N. Y
Hindenburg
Raster
DeHaviland
Cty
Chatten
Louis Meise
Thes Marlow
Manent
Fred Morton
Thin Street
Miss'ohgn Round House
Tie Yag
St. Mary Hospital
Retail Liquor Dealers’ Protective Association
Board of Health
Slocum Ice Cream Company
Spring Street
Santa al Moose
Delaplain
Delegates To Health Association
Wall
Berrian
N. 4Th St
Joseph Faerber
St. Martin Muff
Adams
Front
Hampshire
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