Abolition of City Special Tax Collector Office Hinted
A Tuesday council meeting debated ending the office of city collector of special taxes and assessments. Alderman James E. McNutt urged abolishing the office and shifting duties to the city treasurer, with a flat salary set for the treasurer and an ordinance drafted to implement the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. McNutt
Alderjai
Mmmittee
J. ‘Inghram
McNutt
Corporation Counsel
Tme
John J. Fuelbier
City Ensurer
Teasurer
Treasuer
Alder
Iman McNutt
JAS. BE. Msutt
Dimmer Ordinance Passed by Council
The council approved a dimmer ordinance after amendments by the ordinance committee on Tuesday night. It goes into effect March 1 unless sent back for redrafting to ban nitrogen bulbs in automobile lights and require a headlight limit of 42 inches for 75 feet ahead of the vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross
Ordinance Committee
Seventh Ward
Algermen Simmonds
Koehler
Bolles
Simmonds
Abe Martin and the neglected hotel comeback
A humorous local note riffs on Abe Martin describing his daughter singing modern songs while her restrained beau sits nearby. The piece jokes about building popularity versus reviving a rundown hotel, capturing a rustic small town voice.
City to Appeal Mrs Whyers Damages Case
City council votes to appeal Hannah Whyers $500 circuit court award claiming the walk where she fell was safe and not liable. Finance panel says reversal expected to deter future suits and prevent municipal financial strain. Also approved redistricting, judge changes, pension fund petitions, and a vehicle damage claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Inghram
Hannah L. Whyers
Circuit Court
Spruce Street
Cherry Street
Quincy Man Dies of Exposure Christmas Night
John Eberhardt a 45 year old cigar maker formerly of Quincy died from exposure after sleeping under the Illinois Traction bridge at Riverton near Springfield during Christmas rain and wind. A letter from his sister Mary Eberhardt 931 Jersey street was found. Coroner Scott Walker led the inquest and ruled the death an exposure verdict. He had been living in Decatur for some time and had gone to Springfield to spend Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Eberhardt
Springfield
Mary Eberhardt
Jersey Street
Eberhardt
Decatur
Illinois Traction Company
Riverton
Scott Walker
Quincy
Meetings Noted For Local Lodges And Orders
Today's gatherings list Adams lodge No 365 Odd Fellows in I C OF hall Alpha chapter Eastern Star in Masonite temple Bartenders league No 153 in Labor temple Preux Chevalier lodge No 18 Knights of Pythias in K of FP hall Building Trades council in Labor temple Quincy consistory in Masonic temple
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Adams Lodge
Odd Fellows
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonite
Bartenders’ League
Labor
Preux Chevalier Lodge
Knights of Pythias
K. of FP
Hall
Building Trades Council
Quincy
Postal Official Dies
ATLANTA Ga Dec 27 G H Usher general superintendent division of the Postal Telegraph company died here Tuesday aged 58 years.
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Atlanta
G. H. Usher
The
Postal Telegraph Company
Traction Line Talk Moves Toward Coal Fields Meeting Tonight
City leaders and heads of several organizations will meet in the Mayor's office to plan a public push for a traction line to coal fields near Rushville. Aldermen McNutt Thoeing Simmonds and O'Brien chair the session with Chamber of Commerce President George Levi Rotary's John Kern and Ad Club's W A Jackson among those attending. A mass meeting and publicity plan are to be set, with Mayor W K Abbott likely to chair and speakers drawn from rail and regional coal interests, including Peoria promoters and Judge Lyman McCarl, who may speak at the planned gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNutt, Thoeing
Simmonds
O'Brien
Chicago, Peorfia and Quincy Traction Company
Rushville
Erery
Quincy
George Levi
Chamber of Commerce
John Kern
Rotary Club
W. A. Jackson
Ad Club
W. K. Abbott
Peoria
State
Pubic Utility Commission
Hure
Lyman McCarl
Circuit Court Asked to Review Miles Case
Plaintiffs Walter J. Guth Carl B Shackelford and others seek certiorari to have the Illinois Industrial Board review its decision awarding Louisa Miles three dollars and seventy five cents weekly for 416 weeks as compensation for her son Roy Miles death in a garage pit gasoline explosion. They argue lack of timely claim and no employment connection.
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Industrial Board of
Ilinois
Louisa Miles
Roy Miles
Walter J. Guth
Carl B. Shackelford
Industrial Board
Miles
Family Reunion In Herr Residence
Sons and daughters of Mr. and Mrs. D B Herr gathered at the Melrose township home on Christmas day for a family reunion. A noon Christmas dinner followed in the cozily furnished residence. All the children were present except two sons and one daughter. The Herrs look forward to a golden wedding anniversary in 1917 and another reunion then. Those present included George M Herr of Roundup Montana Harry P Herr of Montana Arthur B Herr of Woodriver Sk Mr and Mrs Walter Pfanschmidt of Paloma Mr and Mrs Phil S Herr of Quincy Charles O Herr a University of Illinois student and Chester D and Herbert Herr at home.
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D. B. Herr
Melrose Township
George M. Herr
Roundup
Mont
Harry P. Herr
Montana
Arthur B. Herr
Woodriver
Walter Pfanschmidt
Paloma
Phil S. Herr
Quincy
Charles O. Herr
University of Illinois
Chester D
Herbert Herr
Wind storm leaves death toll uncertain in Arkansas
A severe wind and lightning storm damaged homes across multiple locations in Arkansas. A house burned, a pine may have blown from distant woods, and reports claimed a Negroe settlement nearby was wiped out with up to 17 killed though unconfirmed. Pine Bluff area suffered Farm Pilkington property loss estimated at $2,000 with injuries to Mrs. Pilkington.
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Keo
Pine Bluff
Joseph Pilkington
Quincy Woman's Sister Summoned
Mrs Helen Harbauer sister of Mrs May Anderson of this city died Sunday morning in a Springfield Illinois hospital. Death caused by complications of diseases. Besides her Quincy sister she has a sister in Hannibal Missouri.
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Helen Harbauer
May Anderson
Springfield
Ill
Quincy
Hannibal, Mo
Vanzant Given Job in National Home
Civil War veteran George Vanzant, who planned to jump from a river bridge on Christmas, has been placed at the National Soldiers' Home in Danville. A local businessman funded his transport and he will spend his days whittling pine sticks and taking meals there.
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George Vanzant
Bridge
National Soldiers
Danville
Vanzant
Whig
Elks Hop Set to Spark Quincy Lodge Ball Night
The Quincy lodge No. 100 Elks prepare for their annual hop at the Newcomb hotel tonight. Invitations are non transferable and limited to members or recommended friends, aiming for a convivial, gala 1216 ball remembered in Elk history.
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Newcomb
Quincy Lodge No. 100
Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Elks Order
Elks
Cold Wave Expected Tonight in Quincy
Weather bulletin from Hannibal reports a forthcoming cold snap driven from the northwest likely to drop temperatures near zero tonight. Sparse morning reports due to stormy conditions across the Midwest and West leave details uncertain while Havre Montana records 26 below zero and reports of rain and snow come from several states.
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B. L. Waldron
Federal
Hannibal
Nebraska
Iowa
South Dakota
North Dakota
Wyoming
Montana
Canadian
Havre
Mont
Santa Claus Visits Dick Brewery Employee Christmas Gift Event
Santa Claus visited the Dick brewery Saturday afternoon. Employes, traveling and city representatives were called into the president August R Dick's office. A Christmas tree was decorated with gifts distributed individually with hobby toys, followed by a substantial company check and a fine luncheon.
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Santa Claus
Dick Brewery
August R Dick
Germany and United States weigh new Hague peace note
The note discusses Germany's call for an immediate neutral meeting and aims at peace talks, amid concerns over US involvement and the Berlin disclosure. Officials note two unsettling features: Berlin releasing the text first and tying the reply to a German peace proposal backed by the German note.
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Hague
Germany
Wilson
United States
Berlin
Washington
Burton Wilson keynote roasts Mexican politics at Quincy Rotary
Burton Wilson spoke at the Quincy Rotary noon luncheon sharing 12 years of observations from Mexico. He praised Diaz, criticized Madero and Huerta, and warned Villa is a dangerous foe while noting Mexican patriotism has waned. The talk urged understanding beyond border press, drawing mixed reactions from attendees.
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Burton Wilson
Quincey Rotary Club
Wilson
Mexico
Diaz
Madero
Mr. Wilson
United States
Huerta
Garner to Visit Mooseheart for Mooseheart Visit
Former mayor J Frank Garner will visit Mooseheart an orphan home near Aurora to report at the Empire theater Friday night January 12. Four reels about Mooseheart will be shown with no admission. Also a whist and dance is planned January 10 with Fuelbier's orchestra.
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Loyal Order of Moose
Gem City Lodge
Moosehall
J. Frank Garner
Mooseheart
Aurora
Empire Theater
Garner
Moose Hall
Fuelbier
J. A. Miller
Arthur Rickey
Schaller
al Huemann
Walter Bradenbeck
Timber Magnate Dies in New Year’s Week Clash
Uriel L. Clark, 62, a prominent timber land owner with holdings across the United States, died Tuesday night in Saint Louis. The death ends a long career in forest resource development and timber management. Clark led multiple regional operations and influenced industry policy during decades of growth in the sector.
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St, Louis
Uriel L. Clark
United States
Does Quincy Want Baseball Quaintly Stirs Local Talk
A call to save the national game in Quincy prompts discussion. readers are urged to read page 4 for details and share with friends to spread the message.
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Quincy
Spring Hats at Holiday Time in Quincy's Latest
A major millinery shop showcases a spring hat line despite the season. Styles vary from large to small turbans, with silk dominant and some straw hats trimmed with tulle. Soft foundations mingle with bright color splashes, offering tempting options as winter wear winds down.
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Quincy
Dynamite Williams in hospital bid after brother attack
Ben Williams cut his brother Charles Williams with a razor in their Fifth Street home Tuesday night. The wound six inches long narrowly missed the jugular as Mrs. Williams wrestled the blade away. Ben Williams jailed on a charge of assault with intent to kill. preliminary hearing set in Judge Bonney's court. Charles, known as Dynamite Williams, has long drawn police attention.
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Ben Williams
Charles Williams
Fifth
Locust Streets
John Coens
Williams
Sheriff Coens
Annual Christmas Dance in Ertel's Hall
Quincys Pulse O Farllells annual Christmas dance in Ertel hall Monday night drew a large crowd. Dancing started at eight and went to midnight. An upcoming event, the New Years dance, is set for next Monday night.
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O'Farrell
Ertel’s
O'Farrell Vothers
Chimney Fire at Seventh and Maine Streets
Firemen from Nos. 1 2 and 3 stations answered a 2:35 PM Tuesday still alarm for a chimney fire in the building occupied by Frank Hoeckel mann at 116 North Seventh Street.
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Seventh
Maine Streets
Frank Hoeckelmann
North
Seventh Street
Bethlehem Plant Damaged by Blast
One man was killed when a blast furnace department at Bethlehem Steel in South Bethlehem Pennsylvania was damaged about 375000 by an explosion in the gas scrubbing section. Two buildings were demolished and officials believe a water main break caused the blast.
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Bethlehem
BethLehem Steel Company
Auto Stop Under Viaduct Ties To Fuller Death Mystery
Witness reports an automobile stopping under a Burlington viaduct near Elm Street where Ford Fuller’s body was found. Coroner’s jury says death from skull fracture and cervical vertebrae dislocation likely from an accidental fall December 25, 1916, but doubts linger of foul play and investigations continue to identify the remarking man.
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Ili Street
Wiford Fuller
North Second Street
Whig
Fuller
Burlington
Elm Street
Charles Davis
John Meredith
A. F. Agnew
Homer Jobe
E. M. Fuller
H. O. Collins
Whereabouts of Ray Pfanschmidt Unknown
Trace of Ray Pfanschmidt put on bond to appear for trial in Wichita Kansas on a charge of stealing automobile tires has not been found according to word from Wichita. Captain John West in charge of the recruiting station in that city has received an order from Secretary of War Baker for a report of Pfanschmidt's application to join the army. Captain West states that a man answering Pfanschmidt's descriptions applied at the office but was rejected because of disease.
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Ray Pfanschmidt
Wichita
Kas
John West
Baker
Pfanschmidt
Captain West
Patrolman shoots innocent minister in St Louis
Rev Lot E Doty 54 is shot in the stomach by Patrolman Hoerner who mistook him for a holdup man. Doty, taken to a hospital, likely to die. the minister says he did not recognize the officer due to a rain coat hiding the uniform and did not understand the command to surrender.
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ST. Louis
Lot E. Doty
Hoerner
Doty
Deeds Recorded in New Liberty Area Transactions
Adaline Wallace transfers W 12 of nw 14 pt ne 14 see 19 two 1 s range 5 w to Antony Gauber for 500 dollars. Edmond W. Pond sells to Ethel Baren lots 7 and 8 Spence's addition New Liberty for 75 dollars. Fred W. Frey transfers south 50 feet lot 8 Spence's addition New Liberty to Ray Taylor for 1200 dollars.
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Adaline Wallace
Antony Gauber
Edmond W. Pond
Ethel Baren
Spence
New Liberty
Fred W. Frey
Ray Taylor
Pipe Order From Argentine Government For Cast Iron Pipe
Philadelphia December 27. The U S Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry company has announced a three million dollar order for cast iron pipe from the Argentine government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
U. S
Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry Company
Weather Outlook for Illinois and Missouri
Illinois expects unsettled and colder conditions on Wednesday with colder Thursday as well. Missouri will have partly cloudy and colder weather on Wednesday and Thursday.
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Illinois
Missouri
Rise Fall River Forecast Affected by Ice
River stages will change only as affected by ice. FOR RENT Nicely furnished rooms for tight housekeeping steam heat hot baths and all other conveniences. Apply 801 State St near bank.
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State Staver Bank
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