Meeting breaks up. no decision on eight hour dispute
In New York on December 29, railroad representatives and four railway employes brotherhoods halted talks over eight hour pay after failing to reach agreement ahead of the Supreme Court decision on the Adamson act. Brotherhood chiefs demand immediate wage adherence, while railroad managers cite the arbitral award limiting pay. Leaders declined further quotes, signaling a return home within 24 hours.
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New York
Brotherhoods of Railway
United States Supreme Court
Brotherhoods
Switchmen’s Union
Hot Water Phosphate Cure for Headaches
An old remedy claims headaches arise from self poisoning by liver and bowel toxins. A daily prebreakfast drink of hot water with limestone phosphate is said to cleanse the stomach, liver, and bowels, reduce toxins, and prevent headaches. Endorsed as inexpensive and harmless, with quick results.
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Adv
New Year Watch Night Plans At Vermont Street Church
New Years Eve will feature a watch party at Vermont Street Methodist with Grace Methodist uniting for the eve ning. Services run 7:30 to 12 with sermons by Rev. A. S. Flanigan and Rev. G. L. Losh, a social hour, song service, laymen’s suggestions, and testimonies leading to consecration. A reception and fellowship supper for new members is planned, plus other church activities including Christmas tree at St John Cathedral and officers elected for St John Lutheran Ladies' Aid.
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Vermont Street
Grace Methodist
A. S. Flanigan
G. L. Losh
Grace Methodist Church
H. F. Lummis
G. H. Wilson
G. F. Oliver
German Methodist Church
Bethel Methodist Church
Emil Goetz
Bethel Church
Probate notes in county court note withdrawals and bequests
Margaret J Willard died at 83 in Houston township leaving 9000 to sister Amanda Tipton and all household goods. Mattie Miller and Sadie Crowmwell each receive 300, Don Cecil 600. Residue to be divided among heirs. Rose Ann Nichols, executrix of Arthur T Nichols estate, reports 300 in chattels and an interest in a growing wheat crop valued at 411.
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Margaret J. Willard
Houston Township
Amanda Tipton
Mattie Miller
Sadie Crowmwell
Don Cecil
Jan
Rose Ann Nichols
Arthur T. Nichols
Penn Wins Chess Championship in Triangular League
The University of Pennsylvania clinched the championship of the triangular chess league by defeating Cornell and the College of the City of New York in the annual tournament. Final standings show Pennsylvania with 3 wins, 1 loss, City College 4 wins 4 losses, and Cornell 3 wins 5 losses.
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Penn
New York
University of Pennsylvania
Cornell
College of the City of
Pennsylvania
City College
Cheery Christmas Party at Augusta
Several Quincy guests including Ida and Clara Hoener Clara Berblinger Esther Berblinger and Elmer Ellerman attended a merry Christmas gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs C F Walton in Augusta. The prior evening the young folks rode to Plymouth for a Christmas cantata at the Congregational church. A Christmas dinner for 24 friends and relatives followed with music and gift distribution by Richard Hambly disguised as Santa Claus.
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Augusta
Til
Quincy
Ida
Clara Hoener
Clara
Esther Berblinger
Elmer Ellerman
C. F. Walton
Plymouth
Congregational Church
Walton
Richard Hambly
Santa Claus
Double Standard of Morals Sparks Illinois Congress Debate
Chicago December 29 Speakers at the opening session of the Illinois Women's Legislative congress condemned the double moral standard for men and women in illegitimate child cases. Bishop Samuel Fallows urged breaking the standard with iron blows and a moral regeneration before removing dishonor from the innocent.
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Chicago
Illinois Women's Legislative Congress
Finois
Samuel Fallows
Bishop Fallows
Europe
Soldiers' and Sailors' Home Activities and Notices
Miss Edna Mayfield returns from Bethany to the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home where the cemetery is now under civil service and John Gillenwater of Quincy serves as sexton. The Masons held a installation in the Masonic hall. a nurse Miss Mildred Tippy hosted a chafing dish party with attendees including Ruth Harrison and Leona Pease. Comrades from cottages 18 and 20 gave gifts and presented a gold watch to a wife. several residents at cottages 22 and 20 are noted for illnesses and transfers. improvements and social events are described in this community notice.
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Edna Mayfield
Bethany
John Gillenwater
Quincy
Masonic Hall
Mildred Tippy
Ruth Harrison
John Andrew
Dorothy Rogers
Leona Pease
Cottage 18
George McWithers
Glendening
Ertell
W. H. Thompson
Drake
Satin flag sent from New Port families and service moves
A note describes a satin flag sent by J. A. W. Evans of New Port R. L. with his mother's relation and his photograph center. Evans, now first gunner mate, will depart January 8 for Cuba to serve as chieftain. Also reports transfers between cottages 5 8 and 20, and visits by Mrs. W. M. Elliot and Mr. Elwood Spaffer family to cottage 22 and Mt. Sterling relatives.
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J. A. W. Evans
New Port
R. L
Evans
Cuba
St. Louis
Elwood Spaffer
Mt. Sterling
Wayne
Louise
Mr. Spaffer
John Spaffer
Christmas Visits Bring Folks Home for the Holiday
Monticello hosts J A Dickson of Macon and C & Dickson of Milam for Christmas. Mrs T Johnson has a week of illness from a cold. Mrs Moore and son Georges of Canton visit relatives in Monticello. Mr and Mrs Bots of Florida visit their daughter Mrs B B Harvey. Miss Ruby Rouse returns from Quincy for Christmas. B M Bradshaw and family celebrate Christmas day with relatives in Ewing. A witty note says no man fears a beard since his wife buys neckties.
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Monticello
J. A. Dickson
Macon
C. & Dickson
Milam
T. Johnson
Moore
Georges
Canton
B. Bots
Flordland
B. B. Harvey
Ruby Rouse
Quincy
B. M. Bradshaw
Ewing
Dr Kings New Discovery Ad Helps Stop Cough
A vintage advertisement urges relief from a hacking cough with Dr Kings New Discovery. It claims soothing pine balsams heal irritated membranes and antiseptic qualities kill germs, offering a 50 cent bottle at the local druggist.
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Dr. King
Holiday Visitors in Green City Missouri Echo Local Ties
Green City Missouri reports a flurry of holiday visits as locals and relatives travel from Nelsonville Plainfield Keytesville Chanook Montana Colorado and Iowa to spend time with family. Notables include Jno Peters and the Magee family hosting relatives while student Paul Riggins and Chester Peters enjoy home vacation.
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Green City
G. Wright
Nelsonville
Frank
Viola Magee
Bloomfield High School
Co. J. Pfeiffer
Plainfield
Til
Melvin Breece
Baring
Charles Breece
J. 0. Bond
Keytesville
Elmer Hannah
Colorado
Kate Sorrell
Nora Miller
Iowa
Jno. Peters
Christmas Crowd Fills Beverly Church Dozens Turned Away
Large Beverly crowd packed the Christmas entertainment Saturday night as the church proved too small to hold all attendees. Visitors include Lizzie Stockwell of Colorado with sister Alle and Kansas relatives, Wilber King visiting for holidays, and the Kelly family gathering in Canton Missouri. Ivan Ottker and sister escaped injury when their car hit a tree near Baylis on Friday. the vehicle sustained damage but no injuries were reported.
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Beverly
Ill
Lizzie Stockwell
Colorado
Alle
Kansas
Wilber King
J. Kelly
BD. Kelly
Canton
Frank Funk
Chicago
Dr. Davidson
Kingston
Charles Kelly
Wm. Kurfman
Lomax
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