McAdoo Declines Jackson Day Dinner Study
Washington dispatch notes that William G. McAdoo refused an invitation to the January 8 Jackson Day dinner, sparking speculation about his presidential candidacy. The event, hosted by the Democratic National Committee, is expected to feature major aspirants like Cox, Palmer, Pomerene, Gerard, Underwood, Hitchcock, Clark, and possibly Marshall. Speeches are capped at 20 minutes to fit the full lineup.
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William G. McAdoo
Democratic National Committee
McAdoo
Bryan
Palmer
Pomerone
Gov. Cox
Gerard
Oscar Underwood
Hitchcock
Champ Clark
Marshall
Personal Notes From Quincy Area Society
Mr and Mrs Frederic Wellman and their son have returned to Chicago after visiting relatives in Quincy. Mrs E G Edwards of 327 Jersey Street dislocated several bones in her left foot in a fall at home and will be bedbound for about two weeks. Thomas Chandler of 415 Jackson Street is ill with diphtheria. David Vasen is slowly improving after a recent stroke. Thomas Sullivan returns from Springfield after Christmas with friends and relatives. Mrs Mary McKenzie is seriously ill at 622 Spring Street.
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Frederic Wellman
Quincy
Chicago
Crooks Brothers Millinery Co
E. G. Edwards
Jersey Street
State Savings Loan and Trust Company
Broadway
South Side
Christmas Savings Club
Raymond Metzger
Decatur
G. M. Metzger
Arthur Garrison
Galesburg
J. H. Rummenie
St. Louis
Alvira Rummenie
St. Luis
E. Metzger
York Street
Mary McKenzie
Spring Street
Quincy High School Announces season basketball schedule
Quincy High School released its season schedule with opening game January 9 at home against Mt. Sterling. The slate lists January 17 at Keokuk January 23 at Jacksonville January 24 at Quincy February 7 at Macomb Academy February 13 at Carthage February 21 at Hannibal February 28 at Hannibal and a March 6 tournament at Jacksonville with a potential March 12 Carthage game. practice starts at 4 pm.
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Mt. Sterling High
Mt. Sterling
Keokuk
Jacksonville
Macomb Academy
Carthage
Quincey
Barry
Hannibal
Wellemeyer
Griggsville
Orpheum hosts De Kovens Opera Robin Hood Tonight
The Orpheum Theater presents De Koven's Robin Hood tonight after the regular bill, running past midnight. The Burlington Hawk Eye lauds lavish mounting, fresh costumes, skilled scenery, a first-class chorus, and strong soloists, with the overall presentation deemed entirely satisfactory by audiences.
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de Koven
Orpheum Theater
Burlington Hawkeye
Chorus Enthralled by Stage duet with performer
A chorus joined the stage, singing with the performer as if devoted to their craft and preferring song above all else. Their harmony suggested a shared passion that amplified the moment.
Theaters Showcase 1920s Screen Extravaganza Boulevards
Pictures Today at Belasco and Colonial theaters present Mabel Normand in Pinto and The Great Gamble with Barriers of Flame and Pistols For Breakfast. Star and Savoy feature Olive Thomas and Katherine Calvert in multiple productions. Roy Stewart Mildred Manning star The Westerners and Pearl White headlines The Black Secret Desert Ruby Lone Star Western. Comedy by Snub Pollard. Family Theater screens Florence Reed in The Woman Under Octh with Billie Rhodes vaudeville at Orrheum. After 9 30 p m Robin Tlocd opera.
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Belasco
Mabel Normand
Star Theater
Olive Thomas
Savoy Theater
Katherine Calvert
Katherine Bush
Gem Theater
Princess Theater
Roy Stewart
Mildred Manning
Quincy
Pearl White
Desert
Ruby
Lone Star
Snub Pollard
Family Theater
Florence Reeed
Gift Creates Large Riverside Zoo in Cook County
CHICAGO December 31 A gift of 150 acres valued at 300000 to Cook county from Mrs Harold F McCormick daughter of John D Rockefeller for a world class zoological garden is announced. The land lies on the Des Plaines river west bank at Riverside and experts say it is well suited to shelter wild animals.
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Chicago
Cook County
Harold F. McCormick
John D. Rockefeller
Des Plaines River
Riverside
Miss Anna Clague Heads To Jefferson City Visit
Pittsfield Illinois notes report Miss Anna Clague will leave Tuesday for Jefferson City Missouri for an extended visit with relatives and friends. County Superintendent T C Movare and daughter Miss Fannie spent Christmas with relatives in Plainville. Pittsfield lodge No 95 I O O F conferred the second degree on Floyd W Allen Harry T Barber Glenn Ervin Frank M Lewis Jr and Louis Stone Friday evening. Miss Pearl Vertrees has been ill but is improved. Mrs Peters hosts Mae Bowman in Canton. Miss Helen Biddle hosted a party. Ruby Nelson visiting with parents Mr and Mrs Charley Nelson. Joey Westerson visits relatives in Fremont. County Clerk Quarles A Welch issued a license for Paul Chaniels and Miss Deroths BB Hail to marry. George Butler plans a sale near Alvin Main farm. will relocate near Aurora February. Little York Community Club to hold New Year’s box supper for Pike County Red Cross tuberculosis fund. Attorney Ben H Matthews spent Sunday here. Hon John W Groves presided over a census school for enumerators in county.
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Anna Clague
Jefferson City
T. C. Movare
Fannie
Plainville
Pittsfield
Floyd W. Allen
Harry T. Barber
Glenn Ervin
Frank M. Lewis, Jr
Louis Stone
Pearl Vertrees
Mae Bowman
Mrs
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Canton
Helen Biddle
Ruby Nelson
Roberts, Tit
Vion
Charley Nelson
Joey Westerson
Velmar Kesterson
Furinston
Fries
Quarles A. Hwelkey
Paul, Chaniels
Ben H. Matthews
Chicago
John W. Groves
Jacksonville
Court House
Fort Motor to announce new profit sharing plan
Detroit December 31 Fort Motor company will unveil a new profit sharing plan today details were withheld but it is understood the plan contemplates extending benefits to workers and possibly changing incentive structures with emphasis on employee participation and long term gains.
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Detroit
Mich
Dee
The
Fort Motor Company
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