Quincy Chamber Fights To Retain Chicago Sleeper Service
In a special Chamber of Commerce meeting the board voted to press against Burlington railroad changes and keep the Chicago sleeper part of the Eli equipment for Quincy and surrounding area. They approved using Chamber funds only and praised Manager Truman T. Pierson for leading publicity efforts while endorsing traffic bureau demands for the sleeper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Chicago
Eli
Burlington Railroad
Quincy
Territory
Truman T. Pierson
George A. Binker
Holden
Hale Holden
Railroads
Burlington
Whig
Quincy Herald
W. T. Duker
Walter H.bennett
J. Francis
Pierson
Traffc and Transport Action Bureau
Quincey
U. C
George A. Binkert
Mr. Pierson
HT. FE. Watts
Wabash Railroad
Ursa Farmer Injured When Wagon Runaway
Clarence Bottorf, Ursa farmer, was tossed from a farm wagon after the team ran away at Fourteenth and Broadway. He reached St Mary hospital bruised and is expected to return home this morning. The wagon toppled into a mailbox, sacks of grain spilled, and the wagon tongue broke in the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Bottorf
Ursa
Fourteenth and Broadway
Veterans Return And War News From Across The Sea
ShrapnelE and Louis J Melton have landed in Newport News after 14 months on the front in France with the 62nd coast artillery. English soldier W F Ball sent Mrs Feld cap badges from regiments of the British army and recounted being a POW freed by Americans. Other families report sons in France and at Camp Merritt New Jersey, with letters detailing daily life and hopes of home. Private George Timme writes from France about farming, rain and mud, while Tomme and Rombaugh describe past battles and current journeys toward Germany through Alsace Lorraine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis J. Melton
Maggie Mutz
United States
Newport News
France
62Nd Coast Artillery
Gus Feld
Ohio Street
W. F. Ball
England
Tntra Trench Artillery
Gus Edward
16Th Infantry
William L
125Th Infantry
62Nd Division
George A. Rombaugh
Germany
Alsace-Lorraine
Rombaugh
Iluns
Argonne Forest
Meuse
Eleventh Infantry
William Timme
George T. Timme
Timme
Sergeant Rails Visits Home from Chateau Thierry
Sergeant R. G. Rails of St. Low's, who fought at Chateau Thierry, visits the Lengs in Park Place. He returned to America as an instructor after serving in Virginia and was discharged recently. Rails, with the Thirty-sixth artillery, escaped unharmed and would have stayed in combat if allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Rails
St. Low's
Chateau Thierry
E. C. Leng
Park Place
United States
America
Virginia Antil
Segeant Ralls
Ife
Thirty-sixth Artillery
High School Debating Season Planned With Triangles
Arrangements for the coming debating season include a triangle with Keokuk and Macomb, with Bloomington and Springfield possible. Fourteen pupils will form three teams, Muselman medal awarded to the top debater, and tryouts announced at the next assembly. Basketball practice also progresses with Pike and Carlton forming a strong forward duo and a full squad aiming for the first game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk
Macomb
Bloomington
Springfield
Muselman
Pike
Carlton
Mount Vernon Fireman Six Atlantic Trips Honored
Mr and Mrs T J Dodge hosted a dinner in Plymouth honoring Troy Manlove nephew of Mr Dodge who had made six Atlantic trips aboard the United States naval ship Mt Vernon as a fireman. The ship was torpedoed 200 miles off the English coast with 36 firemen killed. Manlove survived and helped rescue the wounded before the crew escaped to England. He is on shore leave after returning home Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Dodge
Lindstreet
Troy Manlove
England
Mt. Vernon
Manlove
Plymouth
Rotarians Hear Fine Eulogy and Welcome Dr Dana
Rotary heard a eulogy of Theodore Roosevelt by William Schlagenhaus at the weekly luncheon. The meeting closed with a welcome to Dr S H Dana, longtime Quincy pastor, now in Baxter Massachusetts. Letters from Capt Walter D Stevenson in France and Lieut Evan Morris were read. Guests included Lieuts Westerman and Bauman and Dr Thomas D Gardner among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Theodore Roosevelt
William Schlagenhaus
S. H., Dana
Schlagenhaus
Dr. Dana
Baxter
Mass
Walter D. Stevenson
France
Evan Morris
Expeditionary Forces
Paul Westerman
Gus Bauman
Thomas D. Gardner
O. E. Anderson
Herman E. Nelson
Anson M. Brown
W. R. Gelston
Mr. Blackwell
S. B. Montgomery
George McGuire Declines Mayoral Bid in Interview
George McGuire announced to The Whig that he will not run for mayor this spring due to business demands at his hotel. He said he will support other candidates and monitor the race to ensure Quincy’s administration remains strong, backing plans for a modern street from Burlington station to Washington square and a union station. McGuire previously faced Abbott in two Democratic mayoral races, the first single handed and the second with multiple candidates splitting the vote. Abbott won the nomination but lost the general election to Mayor Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McGuire
Whig
Quincy
Burlington Station
Washington Square
McCluire
W. K. Abbott
Abbott
Mr. Abbott
John A. Thompson
Coasters Troubling Quincy Neighborhood With Noise and Vandalism
Reports allege boys coasting down Fourth and Vermont streets create loud profanity and disturb residents. A woman told police operator Robert Bumster that some youths killed a cat by dragging it on the ground while coasting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Robert Bumster
Fourth
Vermont Streets
Desertion Charged in Divorce Suit
Arthur G. Venghaus sues for divorce from Elsie Vanzhaus in circuit court alleging desertion. The couple wed June 24, 1911 and separated December 4, 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Arthur G. Venghaus
Elsie Vanzhaus
Appeal Filed In Duker Versus C B Q Railway Case
The appeal case of W. T. Duker versus the C B Q Railway was filed in the circuit court Tuesday afternoon. The suit seeks payment of 163.86 on sore shipmerits to the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. ST. Lawson
HT. A. Williamson
W. T. Duker
C. B. & Q. Railway
Circuit Cout
More Candidates Take Out Petition Blanks
Harry C Emerson filed a petition with City Clerk Sehroer to run as the Democratic candidate for alderman in the First ward. Also taking petitions were Republicans John V W Myers in the Sixth ward Perry C Ellis in the Second ward and W L B Tompkins in the Seventh ward. Democratic candidate Frank Fackler began circulating his petition for city treasurer challenging Alderman Sam Lilyatt. Filing petitions open Monday January 27 with ballot name placement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry C. Emerson
Duke Sehroer
John V W. Myers
S&th
Perry C. Ellis
W. LB. Tompkins
Seventh Ward
Frank Fackler
Sam Lilyatt
Supreme Court Invalidates Migratory Bird Law
The Supreme Court ruled the 1913 federal migratory bird law invalid and dismissed the government’s appeal, upholding an Arkansas federal district court decision that the statute is unconstitutional. The ruling ends the government’s attempt to enforce closed seasons on migratory birds across states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Arkansas Federal District Court
Spring Duck Hunting Hope After Supreme Court Ruling
Quincy sportsmen cheer as the federal migratory bird law is ruled invalid by the U S Supreme Court. The Mississippi Valley Hunters Protective Association warns a 1916 treaty with Great Britain may yet block spring hunts. Robert Christ leads efforts to clarify law and avoid unlawful shooting before February 15 season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Mississippi River
Minneapolis
Memphis
Tnen
Mississippi Valley Sunters Protective Association
Robert Christ
Duke Schroer
Mississippi Valley Shunters Protective Association
Department of Agriculture
Sete Il
Washington
Springfield
Supreme Court
Mississippi Valley Hunters Protective Association
United States
Great Britain
Wilson
Canada
Christ
Wilson Proclamation Closes Offices for Roosevelt Funeral
President Wilson signs a proclamation closing government offices on the day of Cal Roosevelt's funeral and orders the American flag to fly at half mast wherever it floats around the world.
Wanted boy to carry east end route
An advertisement seeks a boy to carry an east end route. Apply at the Whig office today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End
Whig
Goodrich Branch Reopens in Quincy After War Curtailment
Goodrich Tire company revives its Quincy agency at 126 South Fifth Street after government demands to close nonessential branches. The office reopened at the start of the year with D. C. Bickel as manager and A. B. Cunningham rejoining to resume local tire trade duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodrich Tire Company
Quincy
South Fifth Street
Goodrich
D. C. Bickel
A. B. Cunningham
Mr. Bickel
Cunningham
Renew Business Association
Troops from Camp Parker Parade Through Quincy
About 500 soldiers from Camp McArthur Texas arriving at 2 20 pm marched through Quincy business districts to cheers from residents. A second train with 300 troops arrived later while Red Cross canteen workers served hot coffee and doughnuts and plans were made for onward departure to Camp Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Camp Parker
Camp McArthur
Waco
Texas
Illinois
Camp Grant
Quincy
Red Cross
J. E. Halligan
Norebrt Tushaus
Mil House
Barry
House
Adams County
Walter Holtman Reported Killed in Action in France
Walter Holtman a Quincy boy is reported killed in action in France between October 1 and 12 per a war department message to his sister Mrs Henry Liebmann. He left Quincy May 27 for Camp Gordon Ga and arrived in France August 17. He was 29, a care maker at Gardner Governor plant, survived by four sisters and three brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Holtman
Quincy
France
War Department
Henry Liebmann
Young Holtman
Camp Gordon
Gardner Governor Plant
Henry Siebann
Adams Street
Lena Stormer
Edgar Perry
Ed Allen
William Schulte
Herman, Louis
Henry Holtman
Mr. Holtman
St. Jacobs Church
von Molders’ Union
Ice Harvest Push Continues on Bay as Ice Houses Fill
Snow and water on fields slow but do not stop ice storage. Hutmacher company employs 40 men near the lower bay bridge loading ice to storage around Hampshire street. Upper bay field to start if cold weather returns with 8 to 10 inch ice target and 200 workers. Quincy Tee leaders store ice in Dr. Bhekhan houses with about 50 men already at work and more sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutmacher Company
Lower Bay Bridge
Hampshire Street
Upper Bay
Quincy Tee
Dr. Bhekhan
Reception for New Deputy Grand Master George Zoller
George Zoller received as district deputy grand master at a Masons reception in the Masonic Temple Tuesday. Julius Klemme departed the city, and Herman lodge members attended along with other Masons. Short addresses were given by Charles Ejchenauer Phil Schlagenhans and Will Schwindeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Zoller
Masonic Temple
Julius Klemme
Mr. Zoller
Herman Lodge
Charles Ejchenauer
Phil Schlagenhans
Will Schwindeler
James Walker Dies in St. Louis Hospital After Illness
James Walker of Brookfield Missouri died at St Luke hospital in St Louis after five weeks of illness. He was 55 and a former Quincy resident described by friends as a true gentleman. He had worked for C B Q in Quincy and Brookfield dispatcher duties for 24 years. Funeral plans set for 2:30 PM Thursday at Mrs Rogers 220% Spring Street with burial in Woodland Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Walker
Brookfield
Quincy
St. Luke Hospital
St. Louis
Walker
Cleveland
Ohio
East
Lake Shore Railroad
Sandusky
Genevra Rogers
Mrs. Walker
Tene Walker
Bell Davis
Mercer
Will Turner
Santa Cruz
Cal
Rogers
Spring Street
Woodland Cemetery
Death of Mrs Elizabeth Brueggenschmidt after long Quin cy residence
Mrs Elizabeth Brueggenschmidt died at 1013 Spring Street at 3 40 am Tuesday after a four month illness from senility. Born October 4 1838 in Westphalen Germany she lived 45 years in Quincy and was a member of St Boniface Church and local societies. Survived by husband George who died a year ago two daughters Mrs William Canfield of St Louis and Miss Mary at home one son August of Oakland California and one grandson William Canfield Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Brueggenschmidt
Quincy
Spring Street
Brueggenschmidt
Westphalen
Germany
St. Boniface Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
St. Francis Church
St. Mary
Samuel Reynolds Dies After Illness in Arizona
Samuel Reynolds, a well known Quincy resident, died in a Yuma hospital after influenza and pneumonia. He was buried in Brookfield, Missouri, this week. Reynolds attended Gem City Business College before moving west. His widow, Crystal Cramer of Brookfield, Illinois is her name. Mrs. Reynolds' brother Carl Cramer recently died at Camp Merritt, New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Reynolds
Quincy
Yuma
Ariz
Brookfield
Reynolds
Gem City Business College
Crystal Cramer
Carl Cramer
Camp Merritt
N. J
George Young Dies in Wichita at About Fifty
George Young formerly of Quincy died in Wichita Kansas. A telegram to his uncle Lige Young of the Young Bros company announced the death on Tuesday. He was about 50 and served as manager of the Young Bros store in Wichita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Young
Quincy
Wichita
Kas
Lige Young
Young Bros Company
Young Bros
Flags Flown At Half Mast For Roosevelt
Flags were lowered to half mast at city offices and schools to honor ex President Theodore Roosevelt. Federal orders instructed the half mast display until after his burial, with Superintendent Charles M. Gill directing schools to observe the tribute and briefly recall Roosevelt’s service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Roosevelt
Federal
Charles M. Gill
Roosevelt
War News Notes on Troop Movements and Records
The column reports uncertain timelines for6th division troops and notes no confirmed home convoys yet. It lists no verifiable records for Siberia or specific replacement battalion units and mentions no 7th division presence in Branca on November 28. Watch the Ordered Home column for updates on troops slated for return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siberia
EL A. S
Hom
New Salem
Thea
War Department
Branca
Grave digging party searches for a grave
A well dressed man led Robert Bumster to report a sunken grave found in a cellar on South Twelfth street. Police investigated but found only ashes and coal, raising questions of a hoax or mistaken address as reporters waited for further information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Bumster
South Twelfth Street
Ife
Eiven
Bumster
North Twelfth Street
Edward H. Koenig Writes From Hospital in France
Edward H. Koenig, reported missing earlier, is hospitalized in France recovering from a mouth gunshot wound. In a home letter he says a dirt block in the trenches caused his rifle to discharge, wounding him. He expects to rejoin his company soon after leaving Quincy for Camp Wheeler in June. he was wounded October 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward HH. Koenig
France
Young Koenig
Koenig
Quincy
Camp Wheeler
Weather outlook across Illinois and Missouri
Illinois fair for Wednesday and Thursday with warmer Thursday. Missouri mainly fair Wednesday and Thursday with warmer Thursday and a warm Wednesday afternoon in the northwest. Town readers note warming trend Wednesday afternoon followed by a fall Thursday with a rebound later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
Missouri
North West
Town
River st Fail WAS PREMPERATURES real temperatures
River st Fail reports discrepancies in reported temperatures at midnight following a river stake event. Officials note the readings may not reflect actual conditions and are investigating instrument or recording errors affecting the data.
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Chamber of Commerce Directors
Abe Martin
Binkley
Joseph Esler
Great Lakes
Elmer
August Bornmann
Alfred
Navy
Fred
States
August
Vernon
Dana
George Mguire
Thomas Reidy
Thomas Reiddy
North Sixth Street
Tom
John Coens
William Schaefer
Joe Dalle
The
Quincy Boy
Jas. Walker
St. Louis Hospital
Army of Occupation
6Th Field Signal Troops
Peade
Louis Melton
Henry Meise
Pat Piercy
Twelfth Street
Banister
Edward H. Koenig
the Bk
River St Fail
Lou Os
Livia
Breadway
PUNT
Vridas
Dan
Ith
Abeard Aid
Harrison
A. W. Tursner
Fl Hentz
Jeb Hump
Poland
Lee Slater
West Point
M, McMann
Lsth
Jhone
Beale Barden
Davenport
J. J. Ingram
Auuctioneer
Odells Store
Maine Street
Fifth
Third
Hampshire Streets
Mra
J. M. Irwin
Grove Avenue
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