Chamber of Commerce plans community movement
The Quincy Chamber of Commerce asks citizens from 50 surrounding communities to join as community members with voting rights. About 120 letters were mailed inviting participation, with dues of 10 per year. The plan envisions regional meetings, a Community Exchange, and talks on rural and town topics to foster wider cooperation.
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Quincy
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Levi
Quinney
Quincy Charmaker of Commerce
Chamber of Comers
Quincey
Hth
Hotel Men Meeting In Illinois Hotel Association
The sixteenth annual meeting of the Illinois Hotel association was held in Chicago. W. H. Van Valkenberg of Danville was elected president with Earl L. Thoronton of Chicago as vice president and Lewis N. Wiggins of Springfield serving as secretary and treasurer.
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Chicago
The
Illinois Hotel Association
W. H. van Valkenberg
Danville
Earl L. Thoronton
Lewis N. Wiggins
Springfield
School House Hit by Tornado Kills Eight in Muskogee
A one room frame school in southeastern Oklahoma was destroyed by a tornado on Thursday. Reports say at least eight children died, with some estimates up to fifteen, mostly girls. Teacher Vera Carter is missing as families rush to the scene amid incomplete details.
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Muskogee
Okle
Oklahoma
Locker
Okla
Warren
Davis
B. Warren
Vera Carter
Blocker
Hurley Quits as Head of Federal Trade Commission
Edward N. Hurley, chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, resigned on Thursday to return to his Chicago business. He will depart February 2, with Vice Chairman Harris set to succeed him. Hurley denied rifts over policy, citing only business pulls him away.
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Washington
Edward N. Hurley
Federal Trade Commission
Chicago
Wilson
Sir Hurley
Commission
Harris
Hurley
Rublee
Senate
Congress Day: hearings, debates and rulings in progress
Day in Congress met at noon as interstate commerce committee continued hearings on railroad legislation. Debate resumed on Hitchcock resolution endorsing Wilsons peace note, with further deferral of Hitchcock regulation. Baker and Crozier testified on the army bill. Niagara Falls water diversion for power plants discussed and a related bill passed. The Newlands railroad committee rule was voted down and agricultural appropriation proceeds before adjournment.
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Interstate Commerce Committee
Hitchcock
Wilson
Senator Works
California
Frouse
Baker
Gen. Crozier
Niagara Falls
Niagara Walls
Newlands
Railroads ask collusion charges dropped in Illinois fare case
In Chicago on Thursday lawyers for 28 railroads pressed to strike collusion charges from the record in the Illinois 2 cent fare case. The railroads argue the charge lies in the state utilities commission suit response, while the campaign against the 2 cent rate is linked to the St. Louis business men’s league. Arguments to continue tomorrow.
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Chicago
Jan
Illinois
State Utilities Commission
Business Men’s League of
St. Louis
Interstate Commerce Commission
New Liberty Coin Design Described in Quincy Debut
The new Liberty half dollar image features a graceful, slender figure with the flag flowing behind her, laurel and cult symbols in her arms, a rising sun backdrop, and an eagle with a pine sapling on the reverse. Debate over coin symbols and the frequency of government changes accompanies the launch.
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Liberty
Quincy
Palmyra Burglar Foiled By Iron Bar At Store
A back door glass pane was broken at P Lane’s Palmyra grocery but intruder blocked by an iron bar across the door. The attempted burglary, likely by a local youth, followed a similar break-in Monday. Also notes on button factory start, travels of residents, lodge installation, and several marriage licenses and local social news.
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P. C. Lane’s
Palmyra
P. Lane
Bank of Palmyra Elects Directors At Annual Meeting
The Bank of Palmyra re elected W F Hescell W O H Potter S D White A C Bross Brech Hansbrough J B Lecsett Writer Todd J Cs Berghofer Geo W Moore to its board. New officers named W B Howell president S S White vice president H J Smith cashier S J Peaster assistant cashier and secretary. Eastern Star lodge to install newly elected officers Tuesday at Masonic hall. Miss Velma Johias of Quincy and Mrs John Diehl of Santa Barbara visited local residents.
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Ilannibal. Bank
Bank of Palmyra
W. F. Hescell
W. O H. Potter
S. D. White
A.C. Bross
Brech Hansbrough
J. BB. Lecsett
Todd
J. ¢S. Berghofer
Geo. W. Moore
W. BF. Howell
S&s. J
Pittsfield Notes of Local Movements and Market Outlook
Pittsfield residents report many neighbors visiting or relocating while local business and agriculture face lean times. A dozen names, moves to Chicago St Louis and Decatur appear alongside commentary on meat shortages, high feed costs, and dwindling corn wheat oats rye hay and cattle supply in the county.
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Raymond Whrearr
Griggsville
Myra Dorsey
Perry
Irrank Trovs
Wittstlald
Lydia Stehr Perry
William Cox
Milton
Edith Dakin
Louisiana
J. M. Judy
Irene
Versailles
W. R. Leslie
Judy
Leste
Leslie
Lena Penstone
Hontara
William Penstone
Jacksonville
Hnols Woman's College
A Texas Wonder Kidney and bladder cure ad
The Texas Wonder promises to cure kidney and bladder troubles including gravel diabetes and rheumatism. It claims benefits for men women and children with a two months treatment per bottle sent by mail for one dollar. Sworn testimonials available from Dr. BR Hall and address in St Louis.
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Texas Wonder
BR. W. Hall
Olive St
St Louis
Grugelists
Landmark Building Ruins Prompt Injuries in Carthage Debates
In Carthage on October 22 1858 during Lincoln and Douglas campaign events a landmark brick house on the corner of Christy and Marion streets was partially demolished by workers and fell injuring Lott Clark who received stitches for a forehead wound. The building long associated with historic visits and Lincoln’s address is now commemorated by a monument placed by the D A R. An annual Christian church banquet followed with a large turnout and a full menu.
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Carthage
Lott Clark
Crliserty
Marion
Knight
Clark
Lincoln
Douglas
United States
Alexander Sympon
J. C. Williams
Font
Harge
D A. R
Local church notes and medical update
Amitne was appointed to nominate officers for the Sunday school and report at church services Sunday. Roscoe Cannon, bed fast for four weeks in serious condition, underwent gall bladder surgery Wednesday afternoon by local physicians. He withstood the operation and friends hope for a full recovery.
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Amitne
Roscoe Cannon
Fifth Person Dies in Iowa Explosion
Atlantic Iowa January 5 Otto Faaberg son of John Faaberg a farmer whose home near Kimballton was wrecked by a gag lighting plant explosion on Christmas day died at a local hospital Thursday from injuries. This is the fifth fatality with four others killed instantly.
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Atlantic
Iowa
Otto Faaberg
John Faaberg
Kimballton
Burgomaster Weiskirchner Threatens Vienna Resignation
Geneva reporting via Paris says Vienna burgomaster Dr. Weiskirchner will resign if Hungary keeps withholding food to Isan. The note cites incoming reports from observers noting political pressure and potential leadership change in Austria amid hunger relief disputes.
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Geneva
Paris
Vienna
Weiskirchner
Hungary
Isan
Inside Bath Promise Fresh Health for All
An old health advertisement urges daily inside bathing by drinking a glass of water with a teaspoonful of limestone phosphate each morning. It claims this cleanses the stomach liver kidneys and bowels, reduces toxins and improves breath complexion and energy, recommending a quarter pound for trial. The feature promises pronounced health and appearance benefits.
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Ohese
Ady
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Men’s Union
Empire-Hippodrome
New Liberty
BAR
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Jep Porter
New Orleans
Thomas J. Suter
St. Petersburg
Florida
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St. Paul
E. H. Rhodes
Stockton
J. M. Stone
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L. E. Kaltwasser
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Ira Smith
Theodore Hodges
Rosa van Cleave
Rushville
Elmer C. Mountjoy
Stacia N. Clark
F. Montgomery Smith
New York City
Jessie Weems Brady
Paul R. Barch
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Hannibal
B. M. Meranda
Manhattan
Flora A. Highshoe
Conrad
John ©. Arthur
Goca Gosnell
Wm. R. Branch
Hazel McKee
Marion County
Robert E. Fitzpatrick
Margarite E. Sullivan
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Lulu B. Jones
Quincy, Ill
FB. Otter
Bessie Thomas
Pittsfield, III
Rege L. Main
W. 3. Binns
Chas. W. Main
George
Arkansas
Old Line Insurance Company
Little Hook
Lea Capps
Grimshaw Rooms
Crane
J. L. Dutton
Robert Osborne
Federal Grand Jury
W. W. Sanderson
M. Hirsheimer
Lizzie Gilmer
Dr. Gilmer
Northwestern University
Bert Whitten
Monroe City
Alo
James Crowder
Pittsfield House
Connelly
Decatur
L. Scanland
Minnie
Frank Thompson
Wiliam Thompson
Piper's Lane
Henry Potts
Green Ville
Join File
Texas
Razes Landmark
Cherry and
Marion Streets
Christian Church
C. J. Scofield
Nettie Wright
Hampshire Street
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