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Quincy Whig

Location

Quincy, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1917

Page

2

Walter Provine Named Head Of Inheritance Tax Dept

In Springfield Illinois on January 10, Walter Provine of Naylorville was named head of the inheritance tax department as 16 districts operate outside Cook county. About 1000 applications have been received for attorney general Brundage’s positions. the roles pay 1500 dollars annually and do not interfere with incumbents' private practice. New assistants and appointees are settling in, with officials reporting readiness to fill further posts within a week and Governor Lowden announcing delegates to an international forestry conference in Washington January 18-19.

Springfield Ulinets Atttorney General Monticello James B. Searcey Carlinville C. P. Middlehauf Rockford Clarence Beard Chicago Wm. E. Trautman East St. Louis C. M. Bates Brundage Wilkerson James H. Wilkerson Washington, D. C R. A. Danforth Washington H. G. Easterl Carbondale W. W. Wright Toulon John Jeffries Charleston D. S. Brown Genoa S. E. Prather Roy Johnson Taylorville J. Mack Tanner Flora A. N. Abbott Morrison Charles Adkins Bement

Edgar County Bank President James Parish Dies

James E. Parish, 60, president of the Edgar County National Bank, died at home in Paris from heart failure Tuesday. His death follows similar losses of bank leaders Asa Baker and James Barr in Paris. Parish served 30 years as director of the Veorla division of the Vandalia railroad out of Terre Haute, retiring last year.

Paris James E. Parish Edgar County National Bank Parish Asa Baker James Barr First National Citizens’ National Banks of Veorla Vandalia Railroad Terre Haute

Open Nostrils and End a Cold Ad Card

A brisk advertisement promises instant relief from head colds and catarrh by applying Ely's Cream Balm in the nostrils. The fragrance and antiseptic cream claim to open air passages, reduce swelling, and end misery with quick relief, urging readers to buy a small bottle from their druggist.

Ely

Lawson Fails to Name Leaker in House Probe

Washington Jan 10 Thomas W Lawson defies categorical questions before the rules committee in the leak inquiry. He may reveal names if the House orders an investigation. He names one broker, says he operated through brokers as an individual, and refuses to disclose others without a full inquiry. He admits possible profits in December but hedges figures.

Washington Thomas W. Lawson House Rules Committee Rep. Bennett House Rep Bennett Lawson New York United States Stock Exchange Chiperfield H. Content and Company Broadway Rep. Cantrill Congress Bernard Baruch Henry Mr. Chiperheld Mr. Henry Beaker Rep. L. Cantrill Harrison Garrett Law Mr. Harrison Rep. Hatton Wall Street

Day in Congress Senate and House actions noted

Senate met at noon and continued interstate commerce hearings on railroad legislation with a 53 to 22 vote on the Sheppard bill to abolish saloons in the District of Columbia. Adjourned at 6 p.m. to noon Wednesday. House met at 11 a.m. Rules committee reviewed leak investigation, and the Hughes vocational education bill passed. A joint resolution extended the Newlands railway committee until December. Representative Morin introduced a bill to consolidate the country’s financial system under a federal exchange. Adjourned at 6 10 p.m. to noon Wednesday.

Interstate Commerce Committee Sheppard District of Columbia Passer Hughes Vocational Education Newlands Railway Committee Post Office Morin Penneyivania O. A. Parmenter Quincy Anti-saloon League of Illinois Kampsville Calhoun County Dry Association Lewistown St. David's Springfield Robert S. Bacon Maine Street J. S. Bacon St. Petersburg Florida Elmer Lummis Cabiria Gem Family Savoy Theaters Gem Savoy Rotary Club Quincy Club Chicago Rotary Club

Missouri Telephone Merger Approved

Jefferson City Mo Jan 10 An order authorizing sale to the Missouri and Kansas Telephone company of the Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone company its holding in Arkansas the Pioneer Telephone and Telegraph of Oklahoma and the Southwest Telegraph and Telephone company of Missouri was issued by the state public utilities commission All the property is to be consolidated under the name of the Southwestern Bell Telephone company The property consolidated with the Missouri and Kansas company was purchased for 17500000 dollars

Jefferson City Missouri and Kansas Telephone Company Southwestern Telegraph and Telephone Company Arkansas Pioneer Telephone and Telegraph of Oklahoma Southwest Telegraph and Telephone Company of Missouri State Public Utilities Commission Southwestern Bell Telephone Company Missouri and Kansas Company

Hoyne Confessions Tied to Police Bribe Probe in Chicago

Two confessions released by State's Attorney Hoyne link a police graft ring to Chief Healey. Key figures include Costello, labeled ring brain, and Lieut White, with other arrests expected as Hoyne pursues extortion bribery and conspiracy charges amid a sweeping cleanup of Chicago's police department.

Chicago Hoyne Charles Healey Costello Lieut. White Stealey Thompson Chief Healey Thomas Costello Fixer August Martin White Wiliam Skidmore Michael Heitler Mike de Pike Harrison J. Streeter Committee of Fifteen John J. Naughton Flossier Taylor Minnie Howard Peter Angelo Jacob Levin Rose Cohen West Side Tenderloin Edward Grady John Hartford Skidmore White Heitler May Braid Streeter Augustus Martin White Ceuth Krowne Costelo

Entente Delivers Greece Ultimatum

Piraeus Greece Jan 10 Entente powers presented Greece with a 48 hour ultimatum to meet demands from the Dec 31 note by France Great Britain and Russia The ultimatum asks Greece to honor the Dec 14 agreement on troop withdrawals from Thessaly and limits troop concentration in the Peloponnesus.

Piraeus Greece London Entente Prowers France Great Britain Russia Entente Thesselay Peloponnesus

Russians shift from offensive to defense on eastern front

Berlin dispatch reports that Russian forces, after attacking in the Carpathians and eastern Transylvania to ease pressure on MfLol davia, have been driven back to a defensive posture. Winter weather enables larger operations on the Dvina river front near Riga.

Berlin Tuckerton Carpathians Riga Dvina

Amateur Flutists Disturb Neighbor's Temper

A note on neighborly tensions arises from amateur musicians whose flutings ruffle local temperaments. The piece hints at how communal noise and music practice can provoke disputes among residents.

Morbose Personal Notices From Quincy Briefs

Moose Whist tonight and numerous readers names appear with local ties. Mendon visitors, West Point residents, a taxi service, bank staff, students and workers travel and recoveries noted. Alects include church groups, salvage of hospital patients, and civic events. many names tied to Adams Street, Fifth Street, and local institutions.

Moose H. F. Chittenden Mendon Quincey Mrs. Markey West Point Quincy John Howard Snyder John G. Clough Clough- Reihm St. Louis Adam Weisenburger South Eighth Street Adams _ street Harry Heidbreder State Street Bank Florida Victor Winters Leland Stanford, Jr University of California State Strict Bank David Stern Chicago Joseph Millen North Fifth Street California Sylvester Beardsley Kirksville John Grant Virginia Leaton Irvin Winifred Irvin Smith College Northampton Mass Ethel New York H. F. Lafler State Bank Ben Klusemeyer Cleveland Harry Schanz Mary Stiers St. Mary's Hospital Jacksonville Clyde L. Sears Board of Education Agnes Breckschmidt North Seventh Street Johannah Rummenie Katherine Phillips Plymouth H. E. Stewart Rev. G. Shaw Bethel A. M. E Mississippi Power Company South Theodore A. Middendorf Middendorf Lumber Company Parent- Teachers’ Association

Arizona governor race stalled as court weighs contest

Phoenix January 10 Both houses of the Arizona legislature adjourned until Thursday awaiting the state supreme court action on the Hunt Campbell gubernatorial contest. Arguments on the application for mandamus to compel Thomas Campbell to deliver the office are to be made, delaying a final outcome.

Arizona Phoenix Ariz State Supreme Court Hunt

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Ilinois Walter Provine Edgar County Bank Senate Missouri Telephone Pioneer Butter Pioneer Creamery Co Spring St Quincy, Ill States Attorney Healey Thomas Sheridan State Street Charles A. Sheridan Salem Ore Lucille Schulte Tenth Jersey Daisey Vincent Adams Street Tennessee Driscoll St. Peter's Catholic Church Holy Name Chesleigh Gray The Postoffice Hutmacher Edith Crane Blessing Hospital Miss Crane Frank Crane Knights of Columbus O’farrell Vance Williamson Wyconda St. Ann's Guild of the Good Shepherd Church Theodore Helake Cincinnati Ida May Akers Hannibal Miss Akers Model Millinery Company Crooks and Cox Millinery Company C. N. Thompson LaBelle Albert Dick Dick Brewery Kansas City N. 5Th St Serre S John W. Bull A.C. Me & Co Freetes Fealte Geo. H. Gille Hampshire St Warn Underwear Sheepskin Boys’ Department
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