Quincy Street Railway Fare Hearing Opens Before Illinois Utilities
Officials for the Quincy Street Railway Company faced a long hearing before Examiner Hunter in Springfield over a petition to raise fares to 7 cents. City witnesses described poor service and dilapidated cars while the company argued for improvements as a basis for higher rates. testimony covered overcrowding, broken rails, worn switches, and staff issues. The hearing adjourned to two weeks hence for the company to present its side, with further evidence about service conditions and capital at stake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Street Railway Company
Hunter
Illinois Public Utilities Commission
Ward
Peoria
Ines
Springfield
Erent
Quincy
Bartlett
T. J. Garner
Attorney Ward
South Front
Walton Heights
Perry Ellis
George L. Klein
Ellis
Klein
Frank Garner
Front Street
John A. Thompson
Tunner
Thompson
Alderman Klein
Adolphs
Thurlington
Eighth and
Mains Streets
St. Peter's Church
Gardner
Twelfth Street
Garner
James McKinney
Eighth
Maine Streets
Stegemann
Warren Company
Forthove
Twelfth Streets
High School Notes on Examinations and Debates
The third term report cards issue today as exams run February 3 to 12 with cleanup days on February 13 and 14. Exams count one third or one fourth. Eighteen pupils signed up for debate tryouts on a league of nations police powers and a regular team will be chosen from twelve. Centennial debating club meets tonight with an arranged program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Nations
Burlington
Springfield
Centennial Debating Club
Witnesses Testify Against Ed Otis in Grand Jury Case
Grand jury hears testimony in case against paroled convict Ed Otis accused of assaulting undertaker D. A. Wheeler found in Wheeler residence cellar. Police expect indictment. Also testimony in case against George Rue alleged horse theft. Jury chaired by A. B. Leeper with William Schaefer clerk. adjourned noon then to reconvene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tin
Edward Otis
D. A. Wheeler
Otis
Wheeler
George Rue
A. B. Leeper
William Schaefer
Akers
Lima
Foreman
Clayton
J. H. Smith
North East
Andrew Bartell
Camp Point
S. Esham
Houston
T. W. Echols
Honey Creek
B. F. Clair
Keene
Frank Murray
Mendon
F. R. Nutt
Ursa
Charles E. Smith
Concord
Dolpha Baker
McKee
Robert Whittaker
Beverly
E. A. Stockwell
Columbus
Jacob Mader
Liberty
William Schwartz
Richfield
A. F. Kubrick
Gilmer
Joseph Goeht
Burton
C. W. Harkness
Payson
J. D. Blauser
Ellington
Leonard Shriver
Melrose
J. W. Loos
Fall Creek
Walter Beckman
Riverside
E. P. Smith
Rich Moore Held For Embezzlement in Quincy
Sheriff James Simmons expects to return to Quincy with Richard Moore a former Quincy broker charged in a warrant with embezzling 400 dollars. Moore once ran a bucket shop and later worked for Shannon in insurance. He was arrested in Chicago at Shannon's request after leaving Quincy amid failed settlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Simmons
Quincey
Richard Moore
Twenty-seventh
Spring Streets
Quincy
Oscar Shannon
Shannon
Moore
Chicago
Burlington Railroad
Simmons
Eric N. Floreen
Sailor Russel Meyer Ends Eight Day Furlough
Russel T. Meyer left Monday noon for the Atlantic coast after an eight day furlough with his parents Mr and Mrs Joseph H Meyer. He will rejoin the U S S Pauling mates and has seen much naval service in two years. He has made six round trips across the Atlantic and was at the Firth of Forth when the German fleet surrendered. Meyer enlisted before the war and was in Nantes when the war began. The French welcomed America at the war’s entry and Meyer has visited major cities in France England and Ireland during service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russel T. Meyer
Atlantic Coast
Joseph H. Meyer
U. S. S. Pauling
Ife
Atlantic
Firth of Forth
Meyer
Nantes
America
Young Meyer
France
England
Ireland
Fiery Fate Airplane Showdown Leads The Iron Test
In the sixth episode Fiery Fate Antonio Moreno and Carol Holloway star in Vitagraph’s The Iron Test. Moreno pilots a real airship as enemies climb the plane’s sides. The plane battles a stormy rise then lands safely after he hurls foes away. The Quincy theater Wednesday screens the episode.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vitagraph
Antonio Moreno
Carol Holloway
Moreno
Earth
Quincy
Farm Sale Reported for 80 Acre Mendon Land
C E Delaplain in Stern Building yesterday contracted for Wm Stone Mendon IL to purchase a farm south and west of Plattville Adams county comprising 80 acres with a two story house a fair barn and out-buildings Pike county parties bought it Delaplain seeks more small farms as buyers await March possession from several prospects Ady
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Delaplain
Stern Bldg
Wm. Stone
Mendon
Plattville
Adams County
Pike County
Delaplain
Ady
Jollification Plans For Temperance Rally Sharpened
Plans for a temperance jollification rally on Wednesday evening are being perfected. The committee of H. B. Dines, H. B. Lummis, J. Kay, and Rev. R. V. Meigs will meet this morning in Mr. Dines office for a final session. A resolution toward world prohibition will be presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temperance
H. B. Dines
H. B. Lummis
Rev. R. V. Meigs
Mr. Dines
Resolutions Stood Up For Quincy Garages At Meeting
A majority of Quincy Auto Trades association members met at Hotel Quincy Monday night to condemn a published attack by two directors of the Quincy Motor Club. The group, representing 90 percent of garages and shops, declared the charges of hold up tactics unfounded and said garage prices here are lower than in similar cities. They adopted a statement noting the attack targeted only a few members and urging fair treatment of garages. Pricing schedules were discussed, and plans were announced to pursue adjustments if needed. The association also praised progress on the hard roads bond issue, with hopes for the Springfield connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Motor Club
Quincy Auto Trades Association
Quincy
Motor Club
Auto Trades Association
The
Quincey Motor Club
T. Hutchins
Fred Giesing
R. J. Clarke
H. F. Lummis
A. Twubbard
William Childers
Thomas M. Beatty
Legislative Committee
Springfield
Beatty
Masonic Temple To Host Adams Soldiers Reunion Dinner
Arrangements are set for the Adams county soldiers and sailors reunion at the Masonic temple on January 27. Adjutant General Frank Dickson of Springfield will be the speaker. The event will feature a four course dinner prepared by the Ruth and Naomi society of the Christian church, with the Empire orchestra providing music as township chairmen report large turnout potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County
Masonic Temple
Frank Dickson
Springfield
Adams County War Fund
Steve Lawless
Ruth
Navy Lieutenant Brings West Indies Deer Home On Furlough
Lieut. James Ross French returns from the U S S Baltimore on a 10 day furlough and brings a young deer born the day the armistice was signed. The deer, about eighteen inches high, was taken from its wild mother in the West Indies. The deer’s sponsor is the lieutenant’s sister in law, and the family awaits the christening. After Quincy the lieutenant will resume duty aboard the Baltimore then plan a trip to Scotland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ross French
James Ross
Dave Ross
South Thirteenth Street
U. S. S. Baltimore
West Indies
Ross
Linet. Ross
Walter. French
Quincy
Baltimore
Scotland
Col Wood enters GOP mayoral race in hopes of nomination
Col Frank Wood announced plans to seek the Republican nomination for mayor and will take out a petition at the City Clerk Duke Schroer’s office. His entry follows urging from friends, with rival potential entrants including Frank Bolles, while Democratic hopefuls Al Grimmer, Albert Schneiders, and George J Saalig also filed petitions for various city offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wood
Duke Schroer
Col. Wood
Frank Bolles
Seventh Ward
Bolles
al Grimmer
Albert Schneiders
George J. Saalig
South Seventh Street
Schroer
Saalig
Miss Naomi Kendall Reappears in Quincy After Disappearance
Naomi Kendall, formerly en route from Marrill Kansas to Gem City Business College in Quincy, reappears Sunday night. She had been visiting in Blackwell Oklahoma with her sister where illness struck her and her brother in law. Letters to Kansas were not mailed. family searches through D. L. Musselman yielded no trace until her arrival. A telegram notified her parents of her safe return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naomi Kendall
Quincy
Marrill
Kas
Gem City Business College
Miss Kendall
Blackwell
Okla
Kansas
D. L. Musselman
Women Stage Bout For Big Street Crowd
Mrs. May Tolen and Mrs. Kate Williams staged a sure enough fight Monday afternoon at Eighth and Lind streets before a crowd of more than 100. The hair pulling oaths and clinches drew police who took them to headquarters. Charges of disturbing the peace were filed and both were released on bond. Gossip fueled the bout and Val Barton faces assault charges in police court on a warrant involving Ella Ferguson. the case will be heard this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Tolen
Kate Williams
Eighth and Lind Streets
Bond
Val Barton
Ella Ferguson
Quincy Consistory To Go To East St. Louis
About 25 members of the Quincy Consistory will travel to East St. Louis for the reunion and exemplify the 29th degree in the afternoon. The group departs Wednesday and their wives will accompany some attendees. Named attendees include George Reeves, Tom Burrows, Ed Allen, Frank Miller, Harry Cason, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
St. Louis
George Reeves
Tom Burrows
Ed Allen
Frank Miller
Harry Cason
William H. McMein
J. M. Irwin
WK. Stanbury
Charles L. Bartlett
H. E. Wisherd
F. W
Quincy’s Pulse Continuance For Boys Granted In Police Court
Five youths Charles Snow Archie Hollenstein Herbert Schaefele James Crawford and Jerty Brown were granted continuances until January 25 after a New Year’s Eve assault case. Grand jury action may follow, as the assault appeared not to be for robbery and penalties could be light. A separate item reports Ministerial Union endorsement of a prohibition celebration at Vernon Street Methodist church and Rev Robert Van Meigs urging a peace based on Christianity.
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Charles Snow
Archie Hollenstein
Herbert Schaefele
James Crawford
Jerty Brown
Charles Tushaus
Vernont Street
Robert van Meigs
League
Peace Conference
Seven Teachers and Principal Off Duty to Illness
Seven teachers and one principal of the public schools reported off duty to Superintendent Charles Mill on Monday due to illness. Rolla N. Stary, principal of Dewey school, and Mrs. Stacy, a teacher, are confined to their homes suffering from influenza.
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Charles Mill
Rolla N. Stary
Dewey
Stacy
Exemption Boards Near Windup
Exemption boards at county and city stage near end as records close. Questionnaires will be packed in bundles of 50 and stored in steel film cabinets. The state inspector will be sent next week the 19th to instruct on shipping procedures.
Street Cars Face State Action Over Service Improvements
Quincy Street Railway may endure for years yet with improvements likely only after months of legal action before the Illinois Board of Public Utilities. Aldermen voted to compel repairs via franchise terms, with state orders possible if the company balks. Examiner Hunter warned that state orders, not city revocation, secure better service, and 30 to 60 days are needed to spur results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy's Street Railway Company
Board of Public Utilities of Illinois
Quincy Street Railway Company
Public Utilities Commission
Decatur
Hunter
Quincy
Alderman McNutt
State Board of Public Utilities
State Board
Ellis
State
Lepper
Chubbuck
McNutt
McKinnay
James McKinnay
Corporation Counsel
Springfield
Soldiers Send News From Front And Home Front
Mrs John Wheelock reports that Mr Wheelock has not yet sailed from France while others in Quincy announce arrivals back in the U S George Proctor of Adams reunites with kin in New York after France service with the Third Trench Mortar Battery and trains at Camp Mills A dozen Red Cross canteen workers greet veterans at Burlington station Harris Walls returns to New York for a transport home from France and a two day furlough Eight or nine Jefferson barracks men pass through with discharges Joseph Mellert 1620 Spring st arrives at Newport News Va from overseas and expects home in about three weeks Private James F Ahalt in France with the 15th Unit Vet hospital says he is about 200 miles from Paris and unsure when he’ll come home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolphs
Eighth and
Maine Streets
John A. Thompson
FH. L. Breinig
Highland Park
Edna Walton
Moonan Company
George T. Earle
Otis Elevator Company
James Riggs
Lindstreet
J. Keller
Otis Company
John W., Myers
E. F. Black
James McKinnay
J. N. Adolphs
Burlington
George Klein
Perry C. el Hs
Frank Stegeman
J. D. Warren Manufacturing Company
J. G. Forsthove
The
Car Company
Chris Klein
John C. Wheelock
Rock Island
Mr. Wheelock
L. L. Boyer
George Proctor
Adams
New York
France
Third Trench Mortar Battery
Camp Mills
Burlington Station
Red Cross
John Wall
Harris Walls
Ouiney
Navy
Jefferson Barracks
Joseph Mellert
1620
Spring Street
Newport News
Mellert
Quincy
Camp Wadsworth
Spartansburg
James F. Ahalt
Paris
Archies Bernard and Meyer Return Home From War Service
Archie Bernard of the Three Hundred Thirty-eighth Field Artillery has returned to Quincy with an honorable discharge after months at Camp Dodge and overseas service of five months. He trained at Camp De Souge near Bordeaux and Camp Genicarte before departing Bordeaux December 24, sailing via the Pochantas to Newport News January 4. Bernard spent Christmas and New Year’s Day at sea and was discharged at Camp Dodge. Lester Meyer accompanied him home, with Percy Bernard in Brooklyn Navy Yard awaiting a Quincy furlough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Bernard
Three Hundred Thirty-eighth Field Artillery
Quincy
Camp Dodge
Bernard
Camp de Souge
Bordeaux
Newport News
Lester Meyer
France
Elmer Duescheker
Duescheker
Fowley Invested All in Bonds and Stamps
As evidence of deep patriotism, former Humane officer John Fowley’s estate shows he invested nearly all savings in Liberty bonds and war stamps. He held $250 in bonds and $200 in War Savings stamps at his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fowley
Soldiers In City Left Jobless Seek Work For Veterans
A city committee plans to visit Quincy factories to place three to five hundred returning soldiers and sailors. About 300 unemployed veterans are confirmed, with 1,000 idle men in town. The group aims to start street and highway work to provide unskilled labor and aid skilled workers in finding jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Management of the
Labor Bureau
Quincy
R. E. Hackman
Board of Management
Hackman
Lieut Col Blasland Returns to Camp Kearney
Lieut Col Harry Blasland, visiting his mother Mrs Helen Blasland in Quincy, returns to Camp Kearney near San Diego Cal where he is stationed. An old Quincy lad he led local militia in the Spanish American War and later re enlisted. He has twice served in the Philippines and spent recent years in Scofield Barracks Honolulu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Blasland
Quincy
Helen Blasland
Camp Kearney
San Diego
Cal
Blasland
Philippines
Blosland
Honolulu
Scofield Barracks
Deaths and Funerals for Romilda Breummer
Romilda Mary Bruemmer three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph H Bruemmer of 1011 North Eleventh street died at St Mary hospital after a week of pneumonia born in Quincy October 16 1915 Survived by parents and brothers Edward Albert and Wilburt Funeral details not listed in the read text
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Romilda Mary Breummer
Joseph Hf. Bruemmer
North Eleventh Street
St. Mary Hospital
Romilda
Quincy
Edward
Albert
Wilburt
Funeral for Sister M. Gideon Nemmers at Saint Marys Chapel
The funeral of Sister M. Gideon Nemmers will be held this morning at 8 o'clock from St. Marys academy chapel. Burial will follow in St Boniface cemetery. Friends are invited to attend the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Gideon Nemmers
St. Mary's Academy Chapel
St Boniface Cemetery
Funeral for Gideon Allen Held at Daughter’s Home
The funeral for Gideon Allen was held from his daughter’s residence on Jersey Street at 9 o'clock Monday morning. The body was transported to Tioga for burial. Services were conducted by Commander Dunton of the Salvation Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gideon Allen
Jersey Street
Tioga
Dunton
Salvation Army
Weather Outlook for Illinois Missouri and Iowa
Generally fair conditions across Illinois Missouri and Iowa with continued mild temperatures. Sun rises at 7 20 a m and sets at 3 03 p m with the moon rising at 10 52 p m.
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Illinois
Missouri
Iowa
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South Front Street
Abe Martin
Bud
ED Otis
Rich Moore
Masonic Temple For Soldiers’ Reunion
Miss Naomi Kendall
East St. Louis
Utilities Commission
Fowley
Col
Kearney
Romilda Mary Bruemmer
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